"Young lady, what brings you here?"
Fang Zelin stopped and turned to look at the woman beside him, asking with a hint of doubt.
As he looked at the other person, Fang Zelin couldn't help but take a few more glances.
The woman in front of me is actually a wealthy heiress?
Fang Zelin only needed to glance at the other party to tell that they came from a well-off family; he didn't even need to use his special eyesight.
What puzzled Fang Zelin was the way the woman in front of him looked at him, which he found quite strange.
It seemed as if the other person knew him/her?
But after carefully examining the woman several times, Fang Zelin was quite certain that he truly did not recognize her.
Upon hearing this, Ran Qianqian immediately came to her senses and became absolutely certain that the person in front of her was the one she was looking for.
Thinking of this, Ran Qianqian could no longer stay in the carriage and quickly got up.
He hurriedly lifted the curtain, then quickly stepped down from the carriage and came to Fang Zelin's side.
Then she bowed gracefully to Fang Zelin, her posture extremely respectful.
"This Ran Qianqian, pays her respects to the Immortal Master."
The servants, seeing their young mistress alight from the carriage, were initially puzzled, but in their haste, they tried to persuade her to return.
After all, although the person in front of them looks very kind, it's still unknown whether he's good or bad.
Getting off the carriage like this now would be somewhat dangerous.
However, before he could say anything, he froze in shock after hearing what his young mistress said.
Even the others standing nearby were stunned at this moment.
At this moment, everyone turned to look at Fang Zelin with suspicion.
What was the young lady calling this gentleman just now? "Immortal Master"?
Why would my young lady address someone in such a way?
At this moment, everyone looked at Ran Qianqian with some confusion.
At this moment, Ran Qianqian's pretty face was full of smiles, and her smiles were quite charming.
Fang Zelin also felt something was amiss at this moment.
How did Ran Qianqian know that he was a cultivator? And why was she so certain?
Do you know me?
Fang Zelin looked at the other person with some doubt. Could it be that he was a descendant of the Great Qian Imperial Family, and therefore knew about him?
That's not right either, Jiuchuan didn't keep a portrait of him back then.
Therefore, it's unlikely to be Jiuchuan's offspring.
Moreover, the other party's surname is Ran.
Surname Ran?
Fang Zelin's heart skipped a beat at this thought. "Your surname is Ran. What is your relationship with Ran Ziming?"
"It is indeed the young female ancestor."
When Ran Qianqian saw Fang Zelin calling out her ancestor's name at this moment, she felt not anger but joy.
How could an ordinary person know the names of her ancestors?
The immortal before him knew that this was enough to prove that the other party was indeed that immortal.
The fact that the other party still remembers it means that the words left by the ancestors are true.
Thinking of this, Ran Qianqian was naturally overjoyed.
Fang Zelin realized what was happening when he saw the other person come down.
Indeed, he left behind such a painting in this world.
Back then, that same painter painted a picture for him, Fang Zelin quite liked at the time and even wanted to buy.
However, the painter himself quite liked it, and Fang Zelin then made an agreement with him.
If he sees it again in the future, he should give the painting to him, and in return, the other party can grant him a request.
Looking back now, it seems like time has flown by and things have changed.
Everything has changed beyond recognition.
Thoughts drifted through his mind, and Fang Zelin couldn't help but sigh, " Ran Ziming, your painting skills back then were truly extraordinary."
"I never imagined that so many years would pass like this."
At this point, Fang Zelin couldn't help but sigh.
Feeling a pang of nostalgia, Fang Zelin habitually reached for a gourd at his waist and took a small sip of wine.
Seeing Fang Zelin's nostalgic expression, Ran Qianqian immediately said softly, "Our ancestor left a message saying that meeting the immortal and being able to paint a portrait of him was truly a great joy in life."
"This life has not been in vain. If I could see the immortal one last time before I die, that would be the best thing."
In earlier years, many members of the clan believed the words left behind by their ancestors.
However, after more than ten generations, few people were willing to believe it anymore.
After all, for people at that time, the events of their ancestors' era were a very, very long time ago.
For them, it's quite normal for ancient people to like associating themselves with immortals and the like.
Subsequently, the Ran family also experienced several periods of turmoil.
After the family property was divided several times, this painting also ended up in her hands.
Actually, back then, quite a few people were interested in this painting.
Although Ran Ziming wasn't particularly famous back then, it's from a long time ago, so it's still worth a considerable amount of money.
Upon hearing Ran Qianqian mention Ran Ziming, Fang Zelin couldn't help but shake his head.
"Perhaps it was because I was in seclusion cultivating back then. After all, I wasn't able to see my good friend Jiuchuan one last time."
Jiuchuan?
Ran Qianqian was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, but then quickly came to her senses.
Isn't that Grand Progenitor of Great Qian?
The name of the Grand Progenitor of Great Qian is rarely mentioned anymore; people usually refer to the emperor's name or something like "the greatest emperor of all time."
If she hadn't been so convinced of the person in the painting that she even went out of her way to find some information from that time, she probably wouldn't have known the person's name.
Just like Ran Qianqian's servants, these servants all looked confused when they heard Jiuchuan's name at this moment.
How could we possibly know about the Jiuchuan?
Only by changing the name might they find out.
At this moment, Ran Qianqian was also somewhat shocked.
She consulted a lot of materials at that time and heard that the founding emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty had some connection with immortals.
She also believed that the Great Qian Dynasty had fabricated the story to legitimize its actions.
But now that I see it, I realize it's true.
If even an immortal has admitted it so openly, how could it possibly be false?
"Our ancestors only felt regret back then, and dared not blame the immortals."
Worried that Fang Zelin might misunderstand, Ran Qianqian quickly offered an explanation.
Fang Zelin nodded slightly upon hearing this, then glanced towards the other party's carriage.
At that moment, he also saw the portrait inside the other party's carriage.
With a slight reach, he took the portrait inside the carriage into his hand.
I unfolded the portrait from back then and looked at it; it still contained the same water, the same bed, and the same person.
Compared to the person in the painting, Fang Zelin has hardly changed.
He looked like this a thousand years ago, and he will look like this a thousand years later.
This was also what terrified Ran Qianqian the most.
If she hadn't known that the painting was indeed from a thousand years ago, she would have thought that someone had switched it.
How could anyone possibly maintain an ageless appearance for a thousand years?
Such Divine Ability are what women envy most.
Fang Zelin looked at the portrait in his hand, filled with emotion, and then spoke.
"I made a promise with your ancestor that when I come to collect this painting in the future, I will grant his descendants one request."
"Now that I've seen it, I'll take the painting with me. In that case, you can make me a request that I can fulfill."
This painting has been around for so long, I imagine the other party would be quite willing to take it.
Ran Qianqian was overjoyed upon hearing this.
To be honest, after meeting Fang Zelin, she was already thinking about whether she could make a request.
Now, the other party has spoken directly.
However, after the initial joy, Ran Qianqian quickly calmed down and then fell into deep thought.
These are difficult times, if possible.
"Immortal Master, I want to cultivate immortality!"
At this moment, Ran Qianqian spoke with an extremely firm expression.
The world is tough, and if she could, she'd rather stay by his side and cultivate immortality.
In this way, she could remain young forever and live forever.
Besides, with her magical powers, what can't she get or do?
Therefore, becoming an immortal is the best choice!
Moreover, there's a saying in the world, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
She just wanted to catch the fish!
Fang Zelin wasn't surprised by this, but he didn't immediately agree.
Instead, a golden light flashed in his eyes as he looked Ran Qianqian up and down.
Just a moment later, Fang Zelin sighed and shook his head.
"It's not that I don't want to agree, but you have no affinity with the immortal sects, so this matter cannot be agreed to."
Ran Qianqian's fleeting thoughts vanished quickly upon hearing Fang Zelin's words, and she promptly asked a question.
"Why do you say that, Immortal Master? Since Qianqian was able to meet you here and recognize you, isn't that a matter of fate?"
Ran Qianqian was a little anxious.
She had already met this immortal, and the immortal had said he could grant her one request.
All the conditions were met, yet now they say there's no affinity for immortality? What kind of logic is that?
Fang Zelin shook his head helplessly upon hearing this, "Entering the immortal sect is not that simple."
"Before entering the Immortal Sect, all disciples spent thirty years wandering in the mortal world. If they violate any of the Daoist Sect's rules, they will be barred from the Daoist Sect."
"Once one enters the Daoist Sect, if demons wreak havoc on a region, one must risk one's life to protect its safety."
"Can you do all of these?"
Fang Zelin finished speaking, he looked intently at the woman in front of him.
After his eyes were opened, Fang Zelin knew that the woman in front of him, though kind-hearted, was not without reason.
However, it is still some distance from the state required by the Daoist Sect.
Of course, Fang Zelin could guide the other party into the Daoist Sect, allowing them to experience the same thirty years of trials.
However, after thirty years, the other person found that she had aged and lost her beauty, and many of her relatives had passed away.
He was in a terrible situation, having no children and no one to rely on.
This, however, is also a form of torture.
Therefore, Fang Zelin directly rejected the other party at this time.
Make it clear to the other party that they are not suitable for the Immortal Sect.
Hearing Fang Zelin's words, Ran Qianqian was stunned for a moment, then fell silent.
Back then, she collected a lot of information about immortals and the like.
I have indeed heard of immortals perishing during a great battle between immortals and demons.
There are even many legends that say that an immortal fought the demon to the point of the heavens and earth splitting apart, but the immortal sacrificed himself in exchange for the demon being severely injured and forced to retreat.
Honestly, if she had become an immortal, having finally gained Divine Ability and achieved immortality...
It's unlikely they would do such a thing.
After all, she valued her life.
However, if this request couldn't be made, she was at a loss for what to think next.
At this moment, Ran Qianqian suddenly felt conflicted and didn't know what to do.
"No rush, you can think about it some more."
Knowing that the other party had given up, Fang Zelin was not surprised.
Fang Zelin was often quite impressed by the excellence of the disciples in the Daoist Sect.
This is why it is sometimes quite difficult to recruit disciples.
It's highly unlikely that someone you just bump into on the street would suddenly have such qualifications.
"Then, is it possible to obtain the secret to immortality?"
Ran Qianqian hesitated for a moment, then asked.
Fang Zelin shook his head. "I can't do it."
"Moreover, if it were truly possible, others would likely covet it, which would put you in danger."
"Besides, even if you attain immortality, it will only be for you alone. Those around you will gradually leave you. Can you really endure such suffering?"
Ran Qianqian lowered her head upon hearing this and said nothing more.
There are spying people, that's easy to deal with.
If she could truly attain immortality, she would return to martial arts.
Even if her aptitude is poor, with immortality, becoming invincible in the world shouldn't be a problem.
However, those demons are not easy to deal with.
The departure of those around him is a problem.
But this won't work, that won't work, what should I do?
At this moment, Ran Qianqian fell silent for a moment, unsure of what to ask for.
The immortal was right in front of her, yet she didn't know what she wanted.
"Immortal Master, my daughter wishes to know if there will be any dangers on this journey?"
After thinking for a moment, Ran Qianqian immediately became concerned about her own safety.
If this journey is dangerous, then one can only ask the immortal before them to prioritize their safety.
As for the others, they can be kept behind you.
"You can rest assured about this matter; you will not face any danger on the journey."
Ran Qianqian breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Now that demons are all around, he was a little worried that he might run into one on the road.
Since the immortal says it won't happen, then it must be safe.
"Therefore, I humbly request the immortal's protection to ensure the well-being and prosperity of my descendants."
At this moment, Ran Qianqian finally made up her mind about what she wanted.
Fang Zelin was slightly taken aback by these words, then couldn't help but find them somewhat amusing.
This woman is quite quirky and clever.
It may seem like just a simple request, but in reality, the other party has quite a few requests.
For one's descendants to be healthy and safe, one should at least protect the safety of the other party before having children.
If one's descendants are healthy and prosperous, then it's equivalent to not experiencing the danger of extinction.