Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

Chapter 971: Chapter 963: Uninvited Guest

Hong Yi was very happy; she hadn’t felt this way in a long time since she parted ways with Gu An.

The two of them chatted casually in the courtyard. Hong Yi’s nature was very indifferent; even when recounting her experiences, her tone was still calm.

After leaving Gu An, she traveled the world. Occasionally, she encountered conflicts, but her reputation never spread because she did not bother to reveal her name to others.

Later, she came to this mountain and secluded herself here. Whenever she was bored, she would enlighten some wood spirits to make the courtyard lively.

Speaking of wood spirits, Hong Yi had those bamboo people come out and greet Gu An.

These bamboo people jumped onto Gu An, chattering incessantly like a flock of birds. He didn’t find it noisy and started to playfully tease the bamboo people.

Seeing Gu An enjoying this atmosphere, Hong Yi couldn’t help but smile. These bamboo people were all her creations, companions for so long, and she had feelings for them. Although she couldn’t yet describe this emotion, she hoped Gu An could accept them.

After playing with the bamboo people for a while, Hong Yi had them leave, giving the courtyard over to their solitude.

Gu An looked around and asked, “Do you plan to stay here forever?”

Hong Yi replied, “When I break through to the next Great Realm, I’ll find a new place.”

Her current cultivation level was at the Miaozhen Daluo Immortal Realm Perfection, just one step away from the Dao Extreme Daluo Immortal.

Even in present-day Central Heaven, a Dao Extreme Daluo Immortal is a peerless Great Power above all living beings. Reaching this realm is considered reaching the pinnacle of the Immortal Dao, free to wander between Chaos and the Heavenly Dao. Beyond that lies the path of seeking the Dao and pursuing the Great Dao.

Gu An nodded, not expressing any opinion.

Hong Yi looked at Gu An and asked, “How much longer must I be apart from you?”

Gu An, who was admiring the flowers, was surprised and asked, “When did we ever part? You don’t think it’s troublesome for me to come see you, do you?”

“Isn’t it?” Hong Yi slightly raised her chin and asked.

To be honest, she looked quite spirited in this posture.

Gu An smiled and asked, “Then how can I convince you?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Hong Yi suddenly thrust a palm towards Gu An, with power like thunder.

Boom—

The forest behind Gu An was directly obliterated, forming a massive void strip. The mountains turned to powder, even the sea of clouds was torn apart.

Gu An’s azure robe fluttered vigorously, and his long hair danced with the wind, yet his expression remained unchanged, still smiling.

Hong Yi raised an eyebrow and once more increased her mana, causing the very mountain they stood on to shatter. The earth collapsed continuously, and the sky was filled with lightning resembling dragons and serpents, ravaging the heavens.

The bamboo people gathered around Hong Yi as if they were fish in boiling water, jumping incessantly.

Gu An raised his hand, grabbed her wrist, and dissipated her momentum. Suddenly, the shattered world returned to its original state, and the courtyard reappeared, as if everything that happened just now was an illusion.

Hong Yi was not surprised; she had seen Gu An’s methods many times before, which was why she dared to act recklessly.

“I’ve known you since I was born. Before, I had no understanding of the world, but now I have some understanding of Central Heaven. I want to know, who are you really? A human, or an immortal?”

Hong Yi withdrew her hand, looking steadily at Gu An, and seriously asked.

Each time she thought of Gu An, she was curious about his identity.

Though she rarely engaged in combat over the years, she had visited Great Power Dao Fields to listen to teachings, and she had seen other cultivators engage in combat. However, everyone she had seen, including the Immortal Gods, were far inferior to Gu An, at least in her heart.

Gu An’s strength wasn’t in destruction, but in mystery.

She felt that no matter what she did, Gu An could resolve it.

Like just now, the environment that was obviously destroyed suddenly returned to normal, and she couldn’t tell if it was an illusion or reality.

Gu An’s performance made her feel he was omnipotent.

She had speculated on all sorts of possibilities, but she still hoped Gu An would tell her in his own words what his true identity was.

Gu An faced her gaze calmly and laughed softly, “Then let’s get reacquainted. I’m Gu An, not an immortal, not a god, just an ordinary person without fame.”

“What is an ordinary person?” Hong Yi asked curiously.

This question left Gu An a little perplexed.

Indeed, the term “ordinary person” sounds quite contradictory.

Gu An shook his head with a laugh and said, “Anyway, those identities you speculate about don’t belong to me. I am like you have been during this time, cultivating quietly, without anyone knowing.”

Hong Yi was pensive, then said, “Then can you take me with you in the future?”

This girl was determined to stick with him.

Gu An did not object. He previously hesitated to take Hong Yi with him because he hoped she would establish her perceptions in the world and clarify her path.

With the passing of so many years, Hong Yi’s decision wasn’t impulsive, and he naturally respected it.

But…

“Don’t rush; you might change your mind in a while.”

Gu An said meaningfully, then stepped toward her pavilion.

Upon hearing this, Hong Yi grew more interested and immediately followed Gu An, questioning him. Unfortunately, no matter how she asked, Gu An did not answer.

It wasn’t until evening that Gu An left.

Hong Yi, still not at ease, waited until noon the next day. When Gu An reappeared before her, she finally believed his words.

When the matter Gu An spoke of occurred, she would follow him, no longer wanting to cultivate alone.

And so, days passed by.

Several months later.

When Hong Yi was still immersed in Gu An’s company, an unexpected visitor arrived.

Hong Yi, who was in the courtyard in Sword Enlightenment, opened her eyes, while Gu An lay relaxing on the roof eaves, basking in the sun.

There were no anomalies in the world, but Hong Yi could sense something unusual.

The wind stopped.

The surrounding environment seemed unchanged, but in reality, they had been pulled into another space.

She looked up, and the forest beyond the courtyard was tranquil, with no sign of any figure.

The little bamboo people were lying in lines on the steps in front of the door, all sleeping, with even some snoring. In the current environment, their snores seemed so loud.

Hong Yi looked into the depths of the forest without getting up.

Time ticked away, minute by minute.

After about half a cup of tea’s time, a figure emerged from the forest depths, walking along the steps towards Hong Yi’s courtyard. When he reached outside the courtyard, the bamboo fence could only cover the lower half of his body.

It was a white-haired man, dressed in black, wearing a silver long crown, with a chain draped across his forehead, adorned with a blood-colored gem resembling a vertical eye.

His skin was so pale, his pupils silver, his expression cold and chilling.

The white-haired man’s gaze fell on Hong Yi, filled with strong greed.

His gaze then shifted to Gu An on the roof eaves, his brow slightly furrowed, as if surprised by Gu An’s presence.

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