Chapter 1328, Yao Yao Is a Grown-Up; The Grandmaster of Alchemy, Lin Qiuhan

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Gu Changge returned to the Prosperous Dao True World after so many years. It had naturally caused a commotion.

 

Everyone was paying attention to his every action, wanting to know Gu Changge’s intention of returning to the Prosperous Dao True World.

 

However, even the people who had visited him that day were puzzled about it, let alone the others.

 

Moreover, after they saw him once in the Divine Empire, he was nowhere to be seen again. No one knew where he was.

 

Certainly, Gu Changge never went anywhere else during his stay in the Divine Empire.

 

After spending a few days with Yin Mei and Wang Zijin, he refined the World Sphere into the depths of the Divine Empire. It merged with the Sun in the sky.

 

The dazzling light seemed eternal, illuminating every part of the Divine Empire and the void. The World Sphere radiated boundless light, which hid it within the Sun.

 

Immense Powers of Fortuity and Faith streamed towards it. The energy merged with rivers and oceans as the waves undulated in the depths of the Divine Empire.

 

The noise was so deafening that it was as though a hundred thousand horses were trotting through it.

 

All his Concubines, whether they were in seclusion or not, could feel some divine substance falling from the void. The divine substance was thin and ethereal. No one could see or touch the substance, but they could feel it with their divine senses. It was as though they were nurtured in a warm ocean.

 

Their divine senses were growing stronger every second. Regardless of which technique they practised, they could master it extremely quickly.

 

Certainly, Gu Changge could see that the divine substance was like the thickest of light from dawn. It was a mixture of yellowish purple as it landed in different territories and radiated different colours.

 

People like Wang Zijin and Yin Mei, who had the Dao Seeds, could feel it directly. Snow seemed to be falling in their Knowledge Seas. The energy was immense and supreme, filling every part of the void and space, making them go through some inconceivable transformation.

 

Gu Changge was gratified to see the transformation happening in the Divine Empire. He had spent around a thousand years to refine the World Sphere, and the outcome met his expectations.

 

Upon his return to the Prosperous Dao True World, he realised that people like Yue Mingkong and Jiang Chuchu were still in seclusion so he did not disturb them or rouse them.

 

Although their places were independent Small Universes, those were still within the Divine Empire’s territory. Naturally, those places would also be nurtured by the Indomitable Matter and the Creation Matter from the World Sphere.

 

Other than paying attention to the transformation in the Divine Empire, Gu Changge also made an effort to go to a barren land, which was closest to Xianer’s Palace.

 

This used to be the Land of Abandoned Celestials, but he moved it to this territory using a powerful technique. It was placed near the palace Gu Xianer wanted to build so that it would be easier for her to return to the Peach Village and visit her Masters.

 

Nothing had changed in the Peach Village over the years. It was tranquil. The houses were neatly built and there were not many people. The residents of Peach Village had gotten used to the fact that Tao Yao was gone.

 

Certainly, the Peach Village was not big as it covered only a radius of several hundred metres and there were fewer than a hundred Families.

 

Most kids in the village were around seven to eight years old. The toddlers were still drinking the milk of beasts. They were learning how to cultivate from the adults.

 

Even if they did not become cultivators in the future, they could strengthen their bodies and enter the mountains to hunt for game.

 

Many kids were imitating the adults as they were seated on rocks and breathed in the Sun’s direction.

 

The village had a wonderful environment with lush mountains and clean water. There was a clean lake in the distance from which the spiritual beasts were drinking water. Some divine horses with white fur came in a group as they lowered their heads and drank from the lake. The place seemed like a serene paradise.

 

The villagers of the Peach Village were shocked when Gu Changge appeared out of nowhere.

 

Anyway, the Village Chief and the others who were already aware of Gu Changge’s return to the Prosperous Dao True World were not surprised. They welcomed him into the village.

 

Yao Yao was naturally surprised and elated that her Master, Gu Changge, had returned. After so many years, she still looked as delicate as a porcelain doll. It was as though time had never left any marks on her appearance.

 

Gu Changge showed her the gifts he had prepared and pulled her into his embrace.

 

He had decided to come to the Peach Village to visit this young woman.

 

As her Master, he certainly was not a responsible one. He rarely took care of her after leaving her behind in the Peach Village. Fortunately, the young woman was always obedient and never caused him any trouble.

 

“Yao Yao missed you very much. She’d always seat atop the boulder at the village entrance and wait for the entire day, from dawn to dusk. Sometimes, she’d also go to the village entrance at night.” When the Village Chief saw Yao Yao leaning against Gu Changge, he shook his head and sighed.

 

Gu Xianer’s other Masters nodded and sighed as well upon seeing that.

 

“We’ve never heard from Xianer again since she left that day. Yao Yao told us that Xianer is no longer in this True World, though.”

 

“Old people like us can no longer keep her company every day. She’s no longer the young girl she used to be.”

 

They had some speculation about Gu Changge’s intention of returning to the village.

 

Now that Gu Xianer was no longer in the Peach Village, it was impossible that he was there to visit old people like them.

 

“My Master has been busy changing the world.” Yao Yao was still hugging Gu Changge tightly. When she noticed that the Village Chief and the others seemed to be blaming Gu Changge for not coming to see her, so she explained it on his behalf in a small voice.

 

Gu Changge smiled upon hearing that. He ruffled her hair and said, “I’m sorry. As your Master, I should’ve visited you more often.”

 

“It’s fine. I know you have more important matters to attend to. I’m glad that you’ve come to see me today.” Yao Yao hurriedly shook her head.

 

Gu Changge was surprised by what she had said.

 

“Yao Yao is all grown up now…” The Village Chief said in melancholy and pride.

 

Yao Yao still leaned her head against Gu Changge’s shoulder. Her eyes were black and clear like two obsidians. After the initial elation, she was calm now.

 

Although her body would never grow, she was more mature than most adults. Certainly, she was in the process of growing up. She would not always remain the naive and carefree young girl she used to be. After all, the kids who had played with her in the past had already married and given birth to children. Many of them were even buried and had turned into skeletons.

 

She had seen people of the same generation growing up, getting married, giving birth to children, and dying. Then, their children would go through the same process that didn’t seem to end. People came and went just like leaves which grew in spring and fell in autumn.

 

Any ordinary person would suffer a mental breakdown to see such a repetitive process. She could not cultivate, couldn’t grow up, and wouldn’t die.

 

Even her dearest Older Sister had been forgotten. All the traces and memories about her had vanished from the world. It was as though they were erased by some mysterious force.

 

This kind of life was like an irresolvable curse for her.

 

Although the Village Chief and Xianer’s Masters treated her well, that meant nothing to her. There were no changes in her life, which was boring and tormenting.

 

She was naturally pleased that Gu Changge had arrived, but her eyes soon dimmed.

 

Gu Changge would not stay here forever. He would leave sooner or later. Then, she would go through the same process and fall into the weird cycle again. If she were still the naive and carefree young girl who would not grow up, she would not mind or understand it, and she would accept a life that would never change.

 

“You’re really a grown-up now…” Gu Changge was conflicted deep within when he noticed the changes in Yao Yao’s emotions.

 

Yao Yao was born from Tao Yao’s Dao Fruit. Her growth showed that she had gotten rid of Tao Yao’s influence.

 

Now, she was an independent life form on her own, no longer restricted by the constraints of origins as a Dao Fruit.

 

That was because Tao Yao’s existence had been wiped out from this world. All her karmic connections, traces, influence, and all the memories about her had vanished as well.

 

“I’ve come to the Peach Village to take you away from here.” Gu Changge said gently while looking at Yao Yao, who was leaning against him. “From now on, I’ll take you with me and teach you how to cultivate.”

 

The Village Chief and the others were surprised, and Yao Yao was startled upon hearing that. She was unable to come to her senses. Her eyes widened as she could not believe what she had just heard.

 

[Did Master say he would take me out of the Peach Village and teach me how to cultivate? Is that true? Am I dreaming?] She was in a dazed state, still feeling like she was dreaming.

 

“Isn’t Yao Yao unable to cultivate?” The Village Chief said in shock after coming to his senses.

 

He was aware that Yao Yao had a special Physique, which made it impossible for her to cultivate and grow up, nor would she get hurt. She was like the legendary Celestial Spirit. It was useless for them to teach her any cultivation method.

 

Yao Yao looked at Gu Changge with surprise as well upon coming to her senses.

 

“She’ll be able to cultivate now.” Gu Changge said calmly without explaining anything.

 

Having received a definitive reply from Gu Changge, Yao Yao could hardly conceal her excitement. Her voice was shaky and she almost fell from Gu Changge’s embrace.

 

The people of the Peach Village were happy for Yao Yao as well. Since Gu Changge had said so, it must be the truth.

 

The next day, having stayed in the Peach Village for one night, Gu Changge turned into a Divine Light and left with Yao Yao.

 

Yao Yao watched the Peach Village becoming a black dot and eventually vanishing. There was a conflicted expression on her porcelain-like face. Anyway, she soon became determined.

 

“Master, have you forgotten about my Older Sister as well?” She looked at Gu Changge who was just beside her. She could not help but ask him the question in a shaky voice.

 

Everyone in Peach Village had forgotten about Tao Yao. They did not even remember how the Peach Village got its name. They only knew that this had been the village’s name since the beginning.

 

This made Yao Yao miserable. It seemed that she was the only one in the world who still remembered her Older Sister, who was always graceful and clad in white clothes. Her voice trembled nervously when she asked Gu Changge that question. She was worried that even Gu Changge had forgotten about her Older Sister.

 

Upon hearing the question, Gu Changge gave it some thought and said, “Hasn’t Xianer left the Prosperous Dao True World to venture into the Boundless Expanse? Why would I forget about her?”

 

“I’m not talking about Sister Xianer. I’m talking about Sister Tao Yao.” Yao Yao shook her head while feeling anxious.

 

Gu Changge frowned and shook his head before saying gently, “Are you mistaken, Yao Yao? You don’t have another Sister.”

 

Yao Yao was rooted to the spot as though she had been struck by lightning. Her face was pale.

 

Gu Changge fell silent and brought her to the Divine Empire.

 

Given Yao Yao’s Physique, she did not need to build a foundation. As Tao Yao’s Dao Fruit, she carried the memories of Tao Yao’s understanding and insights on cultivation. She was born close to the Great Dao, so it was easier for her than anyone to become a cultivator.

 

However, if she wanted to embark on the cultivation journey, Gu Changge needed to give her some guidance at first.

 

Therefore, he told Yin Mei and the others to look for suitable materials to help build Yao Yao’s foundation. He also cleared the obstacle that stopped Yao Yao from becoming a cultivator. The materials he carried were of a high level and they did not suit her.

 

As for why he did not acknowledge Tao Yao’s existence, he had other considerations. After all, he was the one who had erased all traces of Chan Hongyi and Tao Yao. He had other arrangements and plans.

 

…

 

A few days later, in the depths of the Divine Empire Hall stood an ancient square bronze cauldron with four legs as a fire burned from below.

 

Lights streamed towards the void and constructed ancient images such as primal chaos. Substances such as the five innate energies, primordial light, and the essence of Immortality clashed with each other.

 

In this cauldron boiled the purest Immortal Dao Source Matter, the True Blood of different ancient Divine Beasts, and millions of spiritual herbs.

 

Yao Yao was naked while bathing in the cauldron. Her face was red because of the heat. She gritted her teeth and held on with determination. She would not let the pain show on her face.

 

When she learned that even Gu Changge had forgotten about Tao Yao, she was in a state of disbelief as though lightning had struck her. She could not accept it.

 

While in a dazed state, she even suspected that something was wrong with her memories. Perhaps her Older Sister had never existed at all, that she was mistaken all along.

 

However, she could never forget that when they were in the Peach Village, Tao Yao and Gu Changge sat across from each other and drank tea. Sometimes, they would walk along the lake and drop the bait into it.

 

They were always clad in immaculate white clothes. Their clothes would sway with the wind. They looked like a match made in Heaven, as though they had stepped out of a painting.

 

Yao Yao had always dreamt that she would grow up to be as beautiful as her Older Sister and that she would venture into the outside world along with Gu Changge. But now, she was suddenly told that all her memories were fake and that her Older Sister had never existed.

 

She did not believe it, nor could she accept it. She had to become a cultivator and get to the truth behind her Older Sister’s disappearance. She was determined to find her.

 

It took them half a month to build Yao Yao’s foundation. During this period, Gu Changge went to the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect, but he did not appear in person. He only took a look at Lin Qiuhan from the void.

 

Now, Lin Qiuhan was the Supreme Elder of the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect. She would only make the best Pills.

 

She was done with making a furnace of Pills when Gu Changge arrived. The thick aura of the Pills shot into the sky, stirring the clouds. Half of the Star Territory trembled as lights of different colours crisscrossed one another. Immense energy surged and many shocking scenes were enacted.

 

Lin Qiuhan rose from her feet and waved her hand. A silk ribbon shot out and turned into a galaxy to crash into the Tribulation Clouds in midair. It was apparent that she had expected it and was used to doing it.

 

“Incredible, Fairy Qiuhan. You can easily make Pills needed by Immortal Kings. It won’t take long before you’ll be able to make Pills needed by Quasi-Immortal Emperors.”

 

Cultivators who had been waiting for a long time showed up. Admiration was written all over their faces. An Immortal King with a long beard cupped his fists with respect while staring fixedly at the furnace of Pills.

 

Lin Qiuhan was wearing a face veil. Her figure was curvy and immaculate, like that craved from Heaven. She stepped out of the Alchemy Peak and nodded with a gentle gaze. “I’m glad I didn’t disappoint all of you.”

 

Then, she passed the Pills to the Immortal King.

 

She was still some distance away from the Immortal King Realm. But, she was talented in Alchemy, so it was natural that her cultivation improved slowly.

 

That said, even ancient Immortal Kings respected her.

 

Under Lin Qiuhan’s leadership, the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect had become the top Alchemy Sect in the Prosperous Dao True World.