Daily Plan, Medicine Gu

Leg techniques that are fast?

Xiao Chuan, Lu Jiujia, and Ye Lan all had their expressions change slightly. They simultaneously thought of Gu An, but they didn't look at him, only muttering to themselves.

Meng Lang asked, "What do you mean? The two of you didn't manage to beat that Demonic Path spy?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Yang's expression immediately darkened.

He took a deep breath and said, "It is true that our skills were inferior. My cultivation is at the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment realm, and my cousin's is at the fourth level. A demonic cultivator who could easily defeat us must have an unfathomable level of cultivation. If you have any leads, tell us as soon as possible, lest you bring disaster upon yourselves."

Once he revealed their cultivation levels, Meng Lang, Xiao Chuan, and the others all gasped in shock.

Meng Lang felt afraid and quickly asked, "Since you are no match for him, why do you still dare to hunt him? Why not go and invite the Inner Sect disciples?"

Shi Yang replied, "We have our own contingencies."

He felt increasingly annoyed with Meng Lang; this kid was truly asking for a beating, as his words always struck right at the heart.

Gu An took the opportunity to say, "If the other party is truly a Demonic Path spy, and the two seniors were defeated so easily, it doesn't make sense. Looking at your injuries, they don't seem severe. Would a demonic cultivator be so kindhearted?"

Shi Yang looked at him with a subtle gaze. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "It is indeed hard to determine, but both Outer Sect and Inner Sect disciples have their own Cave Abodes; it is impossible for them to run here to breakthrough. There must be something fishy. Do you truly have no clues?"

Li Xuanyu sized up Gu An, who feigned nervousness and dared not meet the gaze of the two Outer Sect disciples.

"The two of you, it seems my disciples have indeed not seen any Demonic Path spy," Cheng Xuandan spoke up, breaking the subtle atmosphere.

Shi Yang still wanted to speak, but Li Xuanyu, standing to the side, said first, "In that case, we shall take our leave."

Having said that, she raised her hand to salute Cheng Xuandan and then turned to leave.

Shi Yang had no choice but to follow in her footsteps, though he glared at Meng Lang before leaving.

Xiao Chuan turned to look at Gu An, wanting to say something, but was stopped by Ye Lan, who held a finger to her lips in a shushing gesture and kept winking at him.

Cheng Xuandan didn't say much and turned to walk toward his own Pavilion.

Watching Shi Yang and his companion leave the valley, Gu An finally walked toward his own Courtyard, with the others following closely behind. Xiao Chuan seemed to have something to say but held back.

Gu An glanced at him and asked with a smile, "Why, do you think your Senior Brother's leg technique is powerful enough to defeat two Foundation Establishment cultivators?"

Xiao Chuan's face turned red, and he couldn't help but scratch his head.

Meng Lang burst out laughing and retorted, "Your Senior Brother is only at the third level of Qi Refining, and the Residual Wind Leg he practices is one of the most common leg techniques in the Outer Sect. How could he possibly be the Demonic Path spy the Outer Sect disciples are talking about?"

Lu Jiujia nodded. He truly never thought of Gu An as a Demonic Path spy; in his eyes, his Senior Brother was the gentlest and kindest person he had ever met.

Ye Lan, however, was somewhat dissatisfied and said, "Even if it is the most common leg technique, Senior Brother will surely master it to perfection sooner or later."

The incident where Gu An suppressed Meng Lang with a single kick had not reached Meng Lang's ears; this was at Gu An's request, and neither his Junior Brother nor Junior Sister had let the secret slip.

Meng Lang shook his head with a laugh and then left on his own, planning to practice his Spell in the woods.

Ye Lan watched his retreating figure, waving her fist in anger, her small face puffed up like two steamed buns.

"Alright, everyone go practice. Strive to enter the Outer Sect as soon as possible," Gu An said with a smile, waving for his Junior Brother and Junior Sister to disperse.

On the other side.

Above the mountains, Shi Yang and Li Xuanyu flew side-by-side on their swords. They were not moving fast, their eyes scanning the area below.

"Cousin, I keep feeling that the Medicine Valley from earlier was a bit strange," Shi Yang remarked, his eyes flashing with coldness.

That guy was so infuriating!

Shi Yang was thinking of Meng Lang's ugly expression, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became.

Li Xuanyu's expression was cold as she whispered, "I think that Handyman Disciple was right. Perhaps the other party isn't a Demonic Path spy at all, just someone who didn't want to be recognized. The fact that you and I are still alive is the best proof."

Shi Yang frowned and said, "Is there such a person in the Outer Sect? I feel he has at least the ninth level of Foundation Establishment cultivation, and that leg technique is one I have never seen before; it must be some kind of unique skill. His background likely has a deep origin."

"We will know sooner or later."

Li Xuanyu looked toward the horizon, seemingly thinking of something as her brows furrowed tightly.

Shi Yang also fell into silence. Both of them were renowned geniuses of the Outer Sect, and the thought that their opponent from the previous night was also an Outer Sect disciple was a heavy blow to his pride.

Summer was gradually arriving, and the summer at the Taixuan Sect was scorching hot. The entire world seemed to be warping, and Lu Jiujia, who was tilling the soil, was covered in white steam.

Gu An, already twenty-one years old, was refining medicine in his courtyard. A small cauldron sat before him, and he stared at the boiling medicinal water, hesitating whether he should throw the herbs in his hand inside.

Alchemy really is technical work!

Just as Gu An was struggling, Meng Lang ran into the courtyard, rushing into his room in a flurry. Less than ten breaths later, he came out carrying a bundle.

"Gu An, I'm going to participate in the Outer Sect assessment! Once I make a name for myself, I'll come back to take care of you!"

Meng Lang left this sentence behind and departed in high spirits.

Outer Sect assessment?

Gu An was surprised. Meng Lang was only at the seventh level of Qi Refining; how could he participate in the assessment?

If one cannot demonstrate exceptional talent upon entry, one can only enter the Outer Sect after a successful Foundation Establishment.

This is the Taixuan Sect, the number one sect of the Great Cang Dynasty!

Foundation Establishment cultivators might be worshipped in some third-rate sects, but in the Taixuan Sect, they can only serve as Outer Sect disciples.

Gu An looked in the direction Meng Lang had sprinted toward and saw Cheng Xuandan coming downstairs.

Cheng Xuandan was actually planning to take Meng Lang out of the valley with him.

Gu An felt there was something fishy about this, but even if he tried to stop him now, Meng Lang wouldn't listen; this fellow had become paranoid in his pursuit of becoming an Outer Sect disciple.

Why bother interfering? I'm here to pursue the path of immortality. If I meddle in this and meddle in that, will I ever have any peace?

Gu An thought to himself, his gaze turning resolute.

He continued refining pills, trying his best to put the matter of Meng Lang out of his mind.

As a result, he sat withered before the small cauldron for an entire day, successfully refining a pile of medicinal dregs.

It wasn't until late at night that he snuck out.

He wasn't leaving Medicine Valley for Meng Lang's sake, but for his own cultivation. Two months had passed since Shi Yang and Li Xuanyu had left, and he was ready to begin his daily plan.

From now on, he would sneak out every night to invest one year of lifespan into his cultivation.

This time, the commotion caused by investing his lifespan to improve his cultivation was also quite significant, though fortunately, it was far less than before and ended very quickly.

The next day, Gu An took the opportunity to ask Ye Lan how her cultivation had gone the previous night. Ye Lan hadn't heard any noise this time and had practiced quite smoothly.

Gu An was completely reassured; the daily plan could be implemented!

Days went by.

Half a month had passed since Cheng Xuandan and Meng Lang left, and they still hadn't returned. Gu An could be certain that Meng Lang was in grave danger.

Previously, when Zhang Chunqiu went to the Outer Sect, he would return within seven days at most and never delayed this long.

When Xiao Chuan and the others asked when their master would return, Gu An could only divert their attention and tell them to focus on their cultivation.

Two months later, Cheng Xuandan finally returned.

Cheng Xuandan's hair was completely white, and he wasn't wearing his cloth cap. His appearance shocked Xiao Chuan and the others, who crowded around him, and Gu An did the same.

"I am fine, I just need to rest for a few days."

Cheng Xuandan waved his hand, his voice weak. He gently pushed Lu Jiujia aside and walked toward his Pavilion.

Gu An frowned deeply.

He could see that Cheng Xuandan's cultivation had regressed to the second level of Qi Refining, and his lifespan had been shortened as well; he only had two years left.

He had originally thought Cheng Xuandan intended to plot against Meng Lang—either to possess his body or refine him into a puppet—but instead, Cheng Xuandan looked like a man on the verge of death.

Gu An watched Cheng Xuandan's retreating back, lost in thought.

Ye Lan thought he was worried about Cheng Xuandan and spoke up to comfort him: "Senior Brother, don't worry, Master will be fine."

Gu An looked at her and smiled, nodding.

After chatting with his junior brothers and sister for a while, Gu An left on his own.

"I feel like something is wrong with Master," Lu Jiujia said in a low voice, pulling Xiao Chuan aside. His brow was furrowed, and his eyes were sharp.

Xiao Chuan nodded and said, "It's definitely not right."

Lu Jiujia leaned into his ear and began whispering.

Ye Lan, meanwhile, kept her eyes fixed on Gu An's retreating back.

After Cheng Xuandan returned, he remained locked in his room. Gu An could sense him practicing to heal his wounds, but his aura grew weaker with each passing day.

It wasn't until winter was approaching that Cheng Xuandan finally left his room. He called out to Gu An from a distance, and Gu An immediately ran over.

"Master." Gu An bowed respectfully.

Cheng Xuandan's hair was stark white, even his beard and eyebrows had turned white, and brown spots had even appeared on his face. He looked extremely aged.

"Let's go, I'm taking you to the Outer Sect," Cheng Xuandan said, stroking his beard with a kind smile.

Gu An couldn't help but ask, "Why are we going to the Outer Sect?"

"Don't you want to be the Valley Master in the future?" Cheng Xuandan countered.

Upon hearing this, Gu An's heart skipped a beat, but his face changed drastically, and he asked in a panic, "Master, what's wrong with you? Please, don't scare me like this!"

Seeing how flustered he was, Cheng Xuandan's expression softened even more.

"Let's go, we can talk on the way," Cheng Xuandan said, turning and walking toward the outside of the valley.

Gu An quickly gave a word of instruction to Xiao Chuan, who was closest to him, and then followed in Cheng Xuandan's footsteps.

After leaving the valley, Cheng Xuandan headed toward the forest. He could no longer fly on his sword, which meant they would have to walk all the way to the Outer Sect.

Gu An suddenly felt an urge to turn back and tell Xiao Chuan and the others not to pick the medicinal herbs that were about to ripen, but to wait for him to return to pick them.

As the master and disciple walked through the woods, Gu An tried to support Cheng Xuandan, but was politely refused.

"The sect provides limited stipends to a Valley Master. You must think carefully when recruiting Handyman Disciples in the future, and you must also hand over a certain amount of harvest every year..." Cheng Xuandan walked in front, speaking in a nonchalant tone.

Gu An appeared to be listening intently, but he remained vigilant in his heart.

After all, the fate of Meng Lang still remained uncertain.

Cheng Xuandan did not walk very fast, and with the surrounding hills being so numerous, it took the two of them half an hour to cover only a few miles.

Gu An's patience was starting to wear thin; how long would it take to reach the Outer Sect at this rate?

He was half-tempted to just carry Cheng Xuandan on his back!

As the two crossed a small stream, Cheng Xuandan suddenly asked from the front, "Why haven't you asked about the whereabouts of Meng Lang?"

Gu An feigned confusion and asked, "Didn't he go to participate in the Outer Sect examination? Did he fail to pass?"

"I lied to him; he has already been refined by me into a Medicine Gu."

Cheng Xuandan answered while continuing to walk forward, seemingly unafraid of Gu An launching a sneak attack from behind.

Upon hearing this, Gu An's expression remained unchanged as he carefully sensed his surroundings, confirming that there was no one else nearby.

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