Life-Sharing Gu

The crowd's gazes differed.

It is unknown who the woman in black veiled that Lin Xueshuang brought is, or what her purpose is.

Ning Qi's gaze was filled with inquiry. He had already discovered the presence of the woman in black veil earlier, initially assuming she was a member of the Lin clan, but now it seemed she wasn't. Sensing the peculiar aura emanating from the woman, he seemed to be deep in thought.

While pondering, the woman in black veil gave a slight curtsy to the Daoist Longshan:

"The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang, Lan Yiyi, has met you in True Person."

Her voice was cold, but her words made everyone's eyes freeze.

Southern Xinjiang!

Everyone knows the relationship between the Southern Frontier and the True Martial Sect, but now the Holy Maiden of the Southern Frontier has actually gone to the True Martial Mountain. This is really unbelievable. Lin Ruhua is a little anxious. She doesn't know why her mother brought a key figure from the Southern Frontier to the True Martial Mountain. Lin Xueshuang just tells her to calm down.

Daoist Longshan sized up Lan Yiyi before him, a few thoughts flashing through his mind in an instant. He suppressed his smile and said calmly:

"May I ask what brings Miss Lan to my True Martial Mountain?"

He didn't speak ill of them, thinking that perhaps the recent calamity suffered by the Demon Sect had changed Southern Xinjiang's mind, and they no longer wanted to antagonize the True Martial Sect.

But the next moment...

The composure on his face froze.

Lan Yiyi looked directly at everyone and said softly:

"I've come to save Qin Yun."

His words stirred up a huge controversy.

The most excited person was Jiang Baishan.

His eyes lit up instantly, and he rushed in front of Lan Yiyi, bowing respectfully.

"Miss Lan, can you really save my eighth junior brother?"

Everyone was in a good mood.

Qin Yun's ordeal has always been a pain in their hearts. Although they are all determined to save Qin Yun in the future, no one knows when they will see hope. Even Ning Qi is the same. Lifespan is an intangible thing that involves the mysteries of the human body. He has no idea how to extend his lifespan, and he needs to extend it by a large amount in a very short period of time.

Ning Qi sat upright, his gaze calm yet exuding an air of authority.

"May I ask, Miss Lan, what methods did you use to save my eighth senior brother? Why did you save him? Are there any conditions?"

He knows best the difficulties involved, and the key points need to be clarified.

Everyone fell silent.

The questions Ning Qi asked were very important. If they casually allowed an enemy to treat Qin Yun, and the enemy suddenly resorted to ruthless tactics during the treatment, they would regret it too late.

Lan Yiyi looked at Ning Qi and was taken aback to see that he was a young Daoist with an extraordinary bearing, but then she sighed softly:

"I saved him simply because he is Qin Yun. No conditions were required. You need not doubt me. Although I come from the Southern Frontier, no one there knows about this."

The words were not explicitly stated, but everyone already understood the deeper meaning.

Ning Qi's gaze turned slightly strange. It seemed that... this Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang actually had feelings for his Eighth Senior Brother? He then felt a sense of respect. Her act of venturing alone into the cave was enough to convince most people that she was truly a woman of great resolve.

Lin Xueshuang stepped forward:

"Everyone, I can vouch for this. Qin Yun's situation in the Demon Sect was not good before. He only went to the Ten Thousand Mountains with the help of Miss Yiyi. The two are indeed very close. Qin Yun told Miss Yiyi about this before he set off."

"Later, Qin Yun failed to return for a long time, and the Demon Sect also suffered a misfortune. It was then that Miss Yiyi found me. I told her about Qin Yun's situation, and she then said that she wanted to go up the mountain with me."

"If you all have no other ideas, you might as well listen to Miss Yiyi's suggestion."

Everyone suddenly realized.

The Daoist Longshan stood up and bowed, but Lan Yiyi quickly avoided him, her pretty face slightly flushed beneath the black veil.

"Miss Lan, please forgive us. If there's anything we can do to help, please let us know." The Daoist Longshan's eyes held a hopeful look.

Lan Yiyi said:

In the southern borderlands, there exists a magical worm called the Shared Life Gu.

The mere mention of that name sent a chill down everyone's spine.

"The one who receives the Gu can share a lifespan with the one who planted it; this is called 'shared life.' I planted a Gu of shared life in Qin Yun, and he can then receive half of my lifespan and awaken from this state. However, this Gu also has a flaw, because Qin Yun's lifespan comes from me. If I were to die one day, his lifespan would also be wiped out."

"Therefore, once Qin Yun awakens, if possible, you can find him a longevity-extending artifact. That way, even if I perish one day, he won't immediately die young."

These simple words left everyone speechless, their thoughts unreadable.

Even among fathers and sons, brothers, it's hard to say that everyone would be willing to give up half of their lifespan, but Lan Yiyi did so without hesitation, earning everyone's deep respect.

The Daoist Longshan sighed:

"On behalf of that wicked disciple, I thank Miss Yiyi. But may I plant this life-sharing Gu?"

He felt that Lan Yiyi's method was already excellent, and sacrificing half of her lifespan was too much of a sacrifice.

Jiang Baishan then said:

"Master, let me plant it! This is what I owe Xiao Ba."

His eyes held a pleading look.

The others also wanted to speak.

But Lan Yiyi shook her head slightly:

"None of you can cultivate it. This Gu is born with me and has become one with me. Only I can cultivate it."

Seeing the disappointment on everyone's faces, she was actually happy for Qin Yun. At least Qin Yun would have such a good master and fellow disciples after he woke up.

Ning Qi sighed inwardly.

He originally thought that since his lifespan was the most abundant, he was the most suitable to be the one...

The Daoist Longshan remained silent and bowed again, but Lan Yiyi still avoided it.

"Miss Yiyi, I will never forget this kindness. Once Qin Yun wakes up, I will make sure he repays your life-saving grace!"

Lan Yiyi shook her head:

"I have one condition."

"Please speak, Miss Yiyi."

"When Qin Yun wakes up, don't tell him that I saved him."

Everyone was stunned, not understanding Lan Yiyi's thoughts.

But Lan Yiyi was extremely determined:

"I only have one request, please True Person it."

silence.

A moment later.

Daoist Longshan let out a long breath and said in a deep voice:

"Okay, I promise."

Although the exact nature of the relationship between Lan Yiyi and Qin Yun is unknown, there must be a deep affection between them that outsiders cannot understand. The one who tied the knot must untie it, so we can only agree for now and discuss it later.

Lan Yiyi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Take me to see Qin Yun." Her eyes began to flicker.

Daoist Longshan gestured, and the group headed towards the innermost part of the Mingwu Pavilion.

then.

A lifelike ice sculpture appeared before everyone's eyes.

Looking at Qin Yun lying on the Xuanbing Jade Bed, Lan Yiyi's fingers clenched unconsciously, and her heart twitched slightly. The aged body in front of her seemed to be a completely different person from the handsome and heroic young man before, but in Lan Yiyi's eyes, the two kept overlapping and becoming one.

Her eyes were slightly red, but she lowered her head so that no one else would notice.

Taking a deep breath, she gradually regained her composure:

"Let's begin planting the Life-Sharing Gu. This process will take anywhere from three to six months. During this time, I will also fall into a deep sleep. I urge you, True Person, to protect me and ensure that no one disturbs us, otherwise all our efforts will be in vain, and both Qin Yun and I will be in mortal danger."

Daoist Longshan solemnly said:

"Alright, Miss Yiyi, don't worry!"

Lan Yiyi slowly approached, then lay down on the Xuanbing Jade Bed, side by side with Qin Yun. The biting cold made her shiver instinctively, and then she circulated her Gang Qi and slowly closed her eyes.

She didn't ask everyone to leave, which made them feel more at ease, since no matter how sincere she was, there was still some risk involved.

If anything seems amiss, Ning Qi can immediately intervene to stop it.

Everyone held their breath and watched.

Then, a faint light began to gather around Lan Yiyi. Then, she parted her lips slightly, and a small insect with a jade-colored glow flew out and hovered between her and Qin Yun.

Everyone was amazed, but Ning Qi's eyes gleamed with golden light as he explored the mystery.

It was both an insurance policy and a way to see if there were any areas for improvement that might come in handy later. He was somewhat surprised; some of the methods used by the people of Southern Xinjiang were indeed mysterious. The Blood King Gu from before had already made him feel that it was quite different from the martial arts of the Great Flame, and now this Shared Life Gu was even more miraculous.

The jade-colored insect emitted a pulsating sound, and faintly, specks of the same light gathered on the other side. Everyone realized that it was condensing a sub-gu.

Once the offspring worm is fully formed, it will be implanted into Qin Yun's body.

The time-consuming process that Lan Yiyi mentioned lies in this: both condensing the offspring Gu and grafting the lifespan bridge.

Lan Yiyi's aura gradually subsided, and she eventually fell into a deep sleep.

After the guidance is complete, the rest depends entirely on the instincts of the Life-Sharing Gu.

Daoist Longshan glanced at Ning Qi almost imperceptibly, and was immediately relieved after seeing Ning Qi nod.

He waved the crowd away.

"From now on, apart from you few, no other disciples of the Mingwu Pavilion are allowed to approach."

Everyone responded respectfully.

They glanced at Qin Yun and Lan Yiyi again, feeling a mix of emotions—a sense of wonder and anticipation. They hadn't expected such a dramatic turn of events; they had actually obtained a way to save Qin Yun from the people of Southern Xinjiang. This left them with mixed feelings.

However, it's a good thing overall.

With a major matter settled, everyone felt much happier, especially Jiang Baishan, who had almost let this matter weigh on his mind.

now.

He was extremely grateful to this holy woman from the southern borderlands.

Daoist Longshan then discussed with Lin Xueshuang some matters regarding where the Lin clan members would settle.

After all, although Lin Xueshuang and the Lin family have decided to sever ties with the Demon Sect, a small number of them have still made their mark in front of the imperial court. Therefore, it is not advisable to be high-profile now. After things calm down and time passes, the Lin family will naturally establish itself.

For now, finding a place near True Martial Mountain to rest and recuperate is the best option.

then.

The two then set a wedding date for Jiang Baishan and Lin Ruhua for the eighth day of next month.

This would be a double celebration.

The gloom in Daoist Longshan's heart finally dissipated completely. His fifth disciple no longer faced a dilemma, his eighth disciple had hope of awakening, the threat from the Demon Sect and the Southern Frontier was greatly reduced, and the True Martial Sect was thriving. Everything was getting better.

Ning Qi was also in a good mood.

Although he firmly believed that he would eventually be able to create a method to revive Qin Yun, it would naturally be better if he could wake up sooner.

Time passed slowly.

Jiang Baishan and Lin Ruhua's wedding date has arrived.

On this day, the place was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the atmosphere was festive. However, this was limited to the pavilions in the True Martial Sect elders' area. The matter was not publicized too much, after all, Lin Ruhua's identity was still somewhat sensitive.

On the True Martial Sect's side, only Ning Qi and a few disciples, including Luo Nianchu, were present, while on the Lin Clan's side, Lin Xueshuang and several important figures were present.

Although there were few people, they were all close friends or family.

Everyone offered their heartfelt blessings and gifts, creating a lively atmosphere.

The newlyweds had faces beaming with happiness.

Ning Qi watched this scene with some emotion. Time really flies. When he was one year old, his fifth senior brother told him that he would focus on martial arts and never get married. But he had forgotten about it in the blink of an eye. Sure enough, everything changes when you meet the love of your life.

He wondered if he would one day meet a woman like that.

But then he shook his head and chuckled.

Life is unpredictable, and no one knows what the future holds. He doesn't reject it, but he doesn't crave it either.

But the only thing he was certain of was that any woman who caught his eye must be someone who shared the same aspirations as him.

After the wedding.

The True Martial Sect returned to peace.

However, the True Martial Sword Stele and the Tower of Ten Thousand Paths remained incredibly lively, with a constant stream of martial artists coming to visit. The Tower of Ten Thousand Paths, in particular, had deepened its foundation day by day and was no longer limited to the Sword Dao. In a short period of time, other martial arts had become enough to rival its foundation in the Sword Dao.

However, Ning Qi didn't need to worry about it. He only needed to communicate with the martial arts imprint every now and then, absorb the useful nutrients, and improve his martial arts.

His understanding of martial arts is progressing at a speed that is difficult for ordinary people to comprehend.

This is just one example.

Ning Qi is now focusing his main energy on cultivating the Three Flowers.

With the blessing of the Heaven-Reaching Pill, his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, advancing at an astonishing rate every moment, which in turn boosted his combat power.

This feeling fascinated him.

He eagerly awaited the day when he would achieve Perfection with the Celestial Person.

This is an extremely important key point for him.

Celestial Person his Divine Intent fully restored to Perfection, he could clearly see the scene deep within the White Ape's bloodline.

Once the three flowers have gathered at the top, we can officially begin exploring the realm of Martial Saint; otherwise, all the previous conjectures were merely deductions.

Furthermore, one can begin to explore the mysteries of the Martial Saint's power within the Yu King Pearl.

During this period of time.

He had studied the Yu King Pearl many times, but apart from gaining more complete control over it, his biggest gain was only to unleash the astonishing destructive power of the remaining Martial Saint power. However, he was completely unable to explore the mysteries of the Martial Saint power.

This let him know.

The convergence of the three flowers at the top of the head is perhaps an extremely important condition.

Therefore, besides studying scriptures and seeking enlightenment, Ning Qi devoted himself to spiritual cultivation.

Time passed slowly.

One Heavenly Pill after another was being consumed at a steady pace.

This day.

In the Dao-Seeking Courtyard.

A gentle breeze is pleasant.

The Enlightenment Tea Tree, nurtured by the flesh and blood of dozens of the Celestial Person Realm cultivators, is now flourishing with lush foliage. Ning Qi's idea from a few years ago to lie on the Enlightenment Tea Tree to cool off and read scriptures has been initially realized, and it continues to grow, perhaps one day covering the entire Dao-Seeking Courtyard.

Ning Qi sat under the Enlightenment Tea Tree, drifting into a state between sleep and wakefulness.

His condition is somewhat peculiar; he's on the verge of a breakthrough.