Meeting Someone in the Rain

Li Zhōujūn, having left the Kaishan Sect, appeared on a quiet official road.

He wasn't in a hurry to return to the Dao Tian Sect.

After all, he had lived in this world for over forty years without ever properly exploring it.

He might as well take this opportunity to wander around a bit.

However, fate was not on his side.

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered, and a light rain began to fall.

As the raindrops were about to fall on Li Zhōujūn, they miraculously parted, avoiding him.

It was as if Li Zhōujūn was surrounded by an invisible barrier, keeping the rain at bay.

Furthermore, the falling rain turned the dirt road into mud, making it difficult to walk.

Yet, strangely, as Li Zhōujūn walked through the mud, not a speck of it clung to his feet.

"I'm not using any cultivation, so why is the rain avoiding me?" Li Zhōujūn wondered in surprise.

[Ding: The True Immortal Physique is a body of purity, naturally repelling the mundane world.]

"So, I'm a True Immortal? I had no idea!" Li Zhōujūn asked, utterly bewildered.

[Ding: You are certainly not a True Immortal. This is all thanks to the special effects of the True Immortal Physique.]

"I see," Li Zhōujūn said, a look of understanding dawning on his face.

As he walked, Li Zhōujūn's attention was caught by a small blade of grass under a tree by the roadside.

The grass was being pressed down by a stone, yet it had miraculously managed to push the stone up.

"It's a weed that has actually developed a trace of spirituality," Li Zhōujūn remarked, quite surprised.

Immediately, Li Zhōujūn walked over to the grass and crouched down, smiling. "Our meeting is fate. Now, I shall lend you a hand and move this stone."

With that, Li Zhōujūn reached out and moved the stone.

The blade of grass immediately sprang upright.

[Ding: The host's compassionate act has earned a random reward from the System: 'Spirit Gathering Formation!']

"Even this counts?" Li Zhōujūn was stunned.

[Ding: The System has detected that this grass possesses considerable spirituality. A mission has been issued: The host is to help this grass engrave a Spirit Gathering Formation to aid its cultivation, planting a seed of good karma! Reward: If this grass achieves cultivation success in the future, it will naturally seek out the host to repay the kindness.]

"System, you're basically telling me to take a pawn, aren't you? Even the rewards are so random, I'm speechless," Li Zhōujūn muttered, exasperated.

Despite his grumbling, Li Zhōujūn looked at the blade of grass and smiled. "I shall give you another gift."

As he spoke, Li Zhōujūn's finger moved nimbly, drawing an exquisitely complex Spirit Gathering Formation in the air above the grass.

After finishing, Li Zhōujūn clapped his hands. "Little one, if you achieve cultivation success in the future, do not cause trouble, or I will personally strike you down."

Unexpectedly, the blade of grass seemed to understand. It swayed its body a few times, as if responding to Li Zhōujūn, expressing its gratitude and showing remarkable sentience.

At the same time.

Two people approached from behind Li Zhōujūn.

One was a simple-looking youth with faint stubble on his chin, and the other was an elder with white hair.

The honest youth had an umbrella strapped to his back and held another in his hand, shielding both himself and the elder.

When the honest youth saw Li Zhōujūn crouching by the tree, he couldn't help but take a closer look. He observed the young man in the blue robe, finding him refined and handsome, much like the great scholar his master and he had visited some time ago, though that scholar was already elderly.

So, the honest youth smiled and asked, "Sir, are you taking shelter from the rain here?"

"Indeed," Li Zhōujūn replied, surprised by the voice from behind him. He turned and saw the elder and youth, then smiled and answered.

"I happen to have a spare umbrella on my back. If you don't mind, sir, you could use it." Saying this, the honest youth took the umbrella from his back and offered it to Li Zhōujūn.

Li Zhōujūn was slightly taken aback, then smiled. "Thank you kindly. I shall remember this favor, young man."

With that, Li Zhōujūn accepted the paper umbrella from the honest youth's hand.

At the same time, Li Zhōujūn was also observing the elder and youth.

The elder had white hair and a face that exuded an immortal aura. Li Zhōujūn knew he was no ordinary person, but he couldn't discern the elder's cultivation level. He suspected it surpassed Nascent Soul and had reached the Spirit Transmutation realm.

As for the honest youth who offered the umbrella, Li Zhōujūn could see through him. He had a Foundation Establishment cultivation and appeared to be just over sixteen years old.

To have reached Foundation Establishment at sixteen, the elder beside him could certainly not be ordinary.

While Li Zhōujūn was observing the pair.

The elder was also observing him.

He had heard that this road was often frequented by demons. The fact that this young man could be here alone suggested he was no simple person.

Moreover, his demeanor was extraordinary. Every movement, though seemingly ordinary, seemed to contain some profound principle.

So, the elder smiled and asked, "Forgive my presumption, but are you heading to Jiang City, Mr. Li?"

"I'm just sightseeing, and I don't know where this path will lead," Li Zhōujūn said with a smile after thinking for a moment.

He also didn't know where this path led. He was just tired of flying and wanted to walk around and enjoy the scenery. As for the destination, Li Zhōujūn didn't care.

"Mr. Li certainly lives a carefree life," the old man chuckled. "I've always heard that there are bandits and evil spirits in this area. If you don't mind, please accompany me to Jiang City. This city is built along the river and its scenery is captivating; you'll likely enjoy it."

"No need, old sir," Li Zhōujūn shook his head and gently refused with a smile. "I'm used to traveling alone. I can go by myself. Take care, both of you."

As he spoke, Li Zhōujūn opened his paper umbrella, held it with one hand, and placed the other behind his back, slowly walking into the rain.

The old man and the young man watched Li Zhōujūn gradually walk away until he turned into a small path and disappeared from view.

"Master, look at that blade of grass!" the simple-minded young man suddenly exclaimed, pointing at a rather spiritual-looking blade of grass.

"What an exquisite formation!"

When the old man saw the Spirit Gathering Formation on the blade of grass, his expression was one of shock.

"This must have been set up by that gentleman just now," the simple-minded young man said.

The old man nodded in agreement. "To be able to set up such an exquisite Spirit Gathering Formation, that gentleman's mastery of formations is likely unparalleled in the world."

The simple-minded young man's jaw dropped. He knew that his master's mastery of formations was very high, definitely above that of a Fifth-Rank Formation Master.

To receive such praise from his master, that gentleman was truly extraordinary. It was a pity that the gentleman hadn't taken the road to Jiang City, so he wouldn't be able to witness the expert's true appearance again.

"You were favored by an expert, and this is your fortune. However, we arrived unexpectedly, and that gentleman seems to have forgotten to hide this formation. I shall add my touch to it."

At this moment, the old man smiled faintly as he looked at the blade of grass. With a movement of his hand, he concealed the formation that Li Zhōujūn had set up.

"Alright, Ashi, we should be on our way," the old man said to the simple-minded young man.

"Okay, Master." The simple-minded young man, called Ashi, nodded solemnly.

The master and disciple were heading to Jiang City to treat the granddaughter of the master's friend, who was gravely ill. It was said that the friend's granddaughter had fallen ill after entering a Void Immortal Cave Mansion and had not recovered since.