Potential of an Earth Immortal

The sunset was not bleak; instead, it was a brilliant red, staining the buildings and falling on people, giving off a faint red and pale gold glow.

Qian An is seventy-five years old, but he doesn't look old. He is in good spirits, wearing exercise clothes and holding a scripture, giving him a detached and otherworldly air.

Behind him was a Daoist temple that wasn't very large.

Every brick and tile exudes ancient charm, with a pale golden halo reflecting on the tiles and the sunset clinging to the courtyard walls. The entire Daoist temple, nestled amidst the mortal world, possesses a celestial aura.

Old Qian greeted Chen Yongjie and Wang Xuan with a big smile and led them into the Daoist temple.

"As I get older, all I seek now is inner peace," he said calmly.

Old Chen nodded and said, "In fact, what people ultimately pursue is inner peace, but it takes time. Some people achieve their life goals and eventually return to the countryside, finding solace in nature. Others suffer constant setbacks, physical pain, and mental distress, unable to break free or escape, and after enduring hardships, they can only pursue inner peace."

At this point, he smiled and said, "Old Qian, you are the former, your mind is at peace. I am the latter, still struggling in the mortal world, unable to break free."

Qian An shook his head and said, "Old Chen, if that's what you're saying, I really want to switch places with you. I'd like to become an extraordinary person and live a carefree Human World. All this talk of inner peace is just self-deception. If I were young and Fang Gang, would I want to live this kind of life? It's all out of necessity. I'm too old to keep up with the pace."

"You seem to have a good attitude," Old Chen said with a smile.

Qian An laughed and said, "My mindset, sigh! Look, everyone around me is so youthful and energetic, which means I'm nostalgic for the past. Looking at them, I can savor the beautiful times of my youth."

Wang Xuan glanced at his assistant, a rather young and beautiful girl, and felt that although the old man was old in body, he was not old in spirit.

Old Chen said, "You're enjoying life. As for me, I'm being targeted and I'm still trying to protect myself."

"Old Chen, you're really something else. You scared a lot of people this time. And young Little Wang, you're so promising. A lot of people are starting to pay attention to you because you're much stronger than Chen Yongjie was at the same age. You're a promising future Earth Immortal!"

Wang Xuan raised an eyebrow and said, "Who is trying to kill me with flattery? I stumbled and fell, and only managed to get to this point by taking some spiritual medicine in the secret place. Someone wants to harm me."

Qian An smiled and said, "Little Wang, don't be modest, and don't underestimate the advisory groups of each family. Their analysis of the myths is quite accurate, and some people even suspect that you are already a superhuman. That picture, 'The King's Disdain,' is considered by many to be very apt."

After they entered the courtyard, Mysterious Factor slowly rippled, rising in the evening glow as someone approached, which Wang Xuan could clearly see.

"What can I say if I'm put next to two extraordinary beings? If this continues, I'll be in trouble." Wang Xuan guided some particles into his body.

He fought a fierce battle with Old Chen on the Cloud Mist Plateau, but ultimately lost some Super Material. This couldn't go on for long, so he needed to take a spaceship to outer space to replenish it.

The surface of New Star is so sparse in terms of various Energy Substance that it is almost dry.

But if every family had such ancient sites, then it would be a pure land after a pure land, and there would be no need to take a spaceship to "the heavens beyond" to collect essence.

"Young, with immense strength, seemingly extraordinary, and yet so low-key—truly remarkable," Qian An exclaimed.

Before Wang Xuan could say anything more, he continued, "Little Wang, do you have a girlfriend or a boyfriend? What do you think of this girl next to me? She's young, beautiful, and capable. She started her own business as a sophomore in college and now owns a highly profitable internet technology company."

Wang Xuan was speechless. This old man wanted to be a matchmaker the moment they met?

A vibrant young woman next to Old Qian rolled her eyes and said, "Grandpa, what are you saying!"

Wang Xuan was speechless. He had thought that this beautiful new girl was one of Qian An's assistants, but he didn't expect her to be his granddaughter.

"Qian Qian, this young man you see has the potential to become an Earth Immortal, bringing mythology into reality. He's a rare talent with great potential," Qian An said with a smile.

Wang Xuan naturally didn't take it seriously. What era are we living in? How could a powerful conglomerate need such a marriage alliance? It was all just Old Qian joking around to get closer to each other.

"Brother Wang!" Qian Qian called out. This girl had a good sense of propriety; her smile was friendly, and her big eyes blinked, making it easy for people to feel good about her.

But that's all; neither of them will take it seriously.

Old Qian then called over a young man named Qian Rui, instructing him to spend more time with Wang Xuan and to ask him for advice on any issues he encountered in his cultivation.

The small Daoist temple housed both older and younger generations, all arranged by Qian An. This way, everyone had their own topics to discuss, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Old Qian was very polite, without the haughty attitude of a core member of a conglomerate, and was very enthusiastic towards Old Chen and Wang Xuan.

"Old Chen, don't worry. Even if everyone has their complaints and concerns, I will stand firmly on your side and explain to them that times have changed. If they don't accept extraordinary individuals standing on the New Star, something bad will happen sooner or later."

Qian An solemnly stated that this was a rather direct statement, and then asked Old Chen what his demands were.

"Actually, I did everything to protect myself. Who would want to kill for no reason? Someone commissioned Gray Blood, this terrifying and bloody organization, to take my life," Old Chen said in a deep voice.

He then stated that after becoming a superhuman, he had no great desires; he only wanted to cultivate in peace. As long as no one disturbed his peaceful cultivation life, he wanted to be an ordinary person, and in his spare time, study methods of health preservation and Extend Life.

Clearly, Old Chen was sending a signal to all parties through Qian An: don't overthink it, he has no ambition and doesn't want to be enemies with any side.

"In this age of advanced technology, even immortals can be defeated. What waves can I possibly make? I am a law-abiding citizen," Old Chen emphasized earnestly.

Qian An smiled and nodded, saying, "I know you. It's just that some people have more concerns. For example, they worry about being beheaded by superhumans when they travel."

Unsurprisingly, Lao Qian was speaking on behalf of a group of people. They are used to the control of the financial groups and large organizations, and now that there are changes, they have concerns.

Old Chen shook his head and said, "I was just about to mention this. This time, I encountered Supernatural Practitioner the New Arts Domain on the Cloud Mist Plateau. Although I severely injured him, he still managed to escape. They are very well hidden, and I don't know how many of them there are. This is just New Star. On that Superstar, the birthplace of the New Arts, how many powerful figures are hidden, and how strong are they? The conglomerates and major organizations should be careful; I have a feeling trouble is brewing!"

Old Chen understood very well that he couldn't let only he and Wang Xuan be exposed; he had to find out who was behind the New Arts and have all the major organizations keep an eye on it and study it extensively.

"Oh!" Qian An was moved, took it very seriously, and became extremely solemn.

Both Wang Xuan and Old Chen noticed his momentary emotional fluctuation and caught some of his thoughts.

Although he was alarmed, the Qian family conglomerates were not oblivious. They were well aware that there were changes in the New Arts Domain, and that large conglomerates were supporting, controlling, and arranging things behind the scenes.

Therefore, the Qian Family has been in close contact with Old Chen recently, and all parties were actually prepared.

In an instant, Wang Xuan and Old Chen roughly understood that the relationships between the various parties on New Star's side were intricate and complex.

This time, Qian An's invitation to Old Chen to appraise his collection of scriptures was merely a pretext; it was more of a test, indicating an intention to cooperate.

The two sides weren't so direct with each other; they subtly gauged each other's intentions through casual conversation, confirming that there were no conflicts of interest and that they could get closer.

"Come on, Old Chen, Little Wang, take a look at my collection. Although I don't have much talent for practicing Old Arts and only practice boxing to improve my health, I have still found some good scriptures."

Qian An led them into a palace with rows of bookshelves filled with various scriptures and classics.

Upon arriving here, the Mysterious Factor intensified. Wang Xuan was certain that this Daoist temple was no ordinary place, and that Ascension Strange Item was exceptionally amazing, with extremely intense energy fluctuations. The person Ascension to Immortality back then was likely incredibly powerful!

"This Daoist temple was moved from the Old Earth Zhongnan Mountain," Qian An told us.

Wang Xuan was moved, for one of the Daoist Ancestral Court is located in Zhongnan Mountain!

Who among them attained immortality in Zhongnan Mountain? There are traces to follow.

Wang Xuan and Old Chen quickly went to look at the scriptures. There were indeed quite a few, including various boxing manuals and martial arts secrets, but most of them were Old Arts practiced by ordinary people.

The two exchanged a glance, realizing the chaebol's guess had been right. The chaebol's rare scriptures weren't so easy to obtain; they hadn't displayed them, proving they wouldn't do a losing business.

However, Wang Xuan still diligently memorized them, scanning them with his powerful mental domain. These boxing manuals would be very useful if the extraordinary tide receded in the future.

Even now, it still has some reference value for him, helping to improve his cultivation path.

"Old Chen, Little Wang, I have another bookshelf here, containing a few rather unusual scriptures. They're written in a very mysterious and fantastical way, like myths. I don't know if they'll be of any use to you, but if they are, please help this old man maintain his health. At my age, I still want to live a few more years."

Qian An spoke with a smile, and then his words became somewhat direct: he had some good stuff, but he wanted to experience the health regimen the two had discussed at their earlier gathering.

Wang Xuan and Old Chen both laughed. This was part of the planned "arrangement," and they had the same idea. Otherwise, how could they get close to each other's studies?

Old Chen said, "I practice martial arts that involve killing, while Little Wang studies methods for health preservation and longevity. Go find him."

In another hall, Wang Xuan and Old Chen were deeply moved. Although there were only six scriptures here, they demonstrated a complete system of cultivation.

This is the cultivation method of the Golden Elixir Dao!

They had also practiced many Old Arts, but they knew little about the path to forming the Golden Core, or the specific scriptures related to this direction.

Regardless of whether they choose to follow the Golden Elixir Dao in the future, such classic texts are very important to them and are worth studying and learning from.

Immediately, Wang Xuan invited Qian An to sit down, and he began to draw in the Mysterious Factor of the Daoist temple, continuously injecting it into his body.

The effect was extremely obvious. In a short while, Lao Qian's complexion became rosy, and in the end, his whole body seemed to have a faint, crystalline glow.

Beside them, Qian Qian and Qian Rui were both stunned. They saw a soft light slowly flowing around their grandfather's body, and he was sweating profusely. The old man was groaning with pleasure, his back straightening more and more, and his cloudy eyes were even shining brightly!

"Is this... real, or fake?" The two of them wished they could take their place and try it out themselves.

During this process, Wang Xuan kept patting various parts of Qian An's body to cover up the truth that he was receiving the Mysterious Matter. Of course, this method also had an effect, as it could improve blood circulation and allow the Mysterious Factor to work better.

"It's amazing! I feel light and healthy, as if I've become much younger, and my energy is exceptionally high." Qian An exclaimed in amazement.

Wang Xuan nodded. He had drawn in the Mysterious Factor to soothe his aging meridians and revitalize his flesh and blood, which would naturally be of great benefit to him.

The expected results were achieved. Wang Xuan didn't mind introducing more Mysterious Factor here to help him continuously improve his physique. With Qian An as an example, the advertising effect should be amazing, and he would most likely be able to knock on the doors of some old guys' studies one after another.

"Little Wang, if you encounter any problems recently, just ignore them. Some people are restless and have many ideas, so you don't need to pay attention to them!"

After receiving the benefits, Qian An offered this advice to Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan immediately understood: Were some people trying to cause trouble and break through his defenses? Or were some tycoons deeply suspicious of him and wanted to uncover his secrets?

He frowned. If it was just a normal test, that would be fine. But if someone overthinks things and forces him to become stronger, those people should never regret it!

Thanks to: Sanshengyuan Cat Sister's loyal fan, Xuefengyang, and Xianling, and thank you for your support, Alliance Leader!