After saying that, Shi Erli took out a blue jade stone. Its surface rippled like water. "This is a Longevity Stone. Place one hand on it and slowly release your inner breath. I'll check your remaining lifespan."
Xu Yi's eyes lit up. "What a treasure. Where did you get it?"
He had known about the existence of Longevity Stones for a long time, but had never had the chance to see one.
Now that Shi Erli had managed to get his hands on one, it had come just in time.
At the moment, what he wanted most was to learn the state of his health. If he was going to kick the bucket tomorrow, what was the point of going to all this trouble?
Shi Erli spat out, "I had to give up three Black Origin Beads for this Longevity Stone. I begged and pleaded before I finally borrowed it. I owe someone a huge favor."
Warmth filled Xu Yi's heart. He sat down across from Shi Erli, then carefully reached out his left hand and placed it on the Longevity Stone. It felt like dipping his hand into a basin of water.
He slowly released his inner breath, and the Longevity Stone's surface began to ripple gently. Shi Erli gestured for him to take his hand away. Before long, the ripples finally came to a stop.
A spectrum of three colors appeared on the Longevity Stone.
Shi Erli's expression changed in an instant. Xu Yi's heart sank. "How is it? I just hope it isn't too bad."
"It's not too bad," Shi Erli said. "It couldn't possibly be worse. According to the Longevity Stone, you've got five years at most. Heavens! I really don't know what happened to you. Others have wandered into the Misty Path before, and at