Chapter 1330, The Evening Mist Dampens My Clothes; Gu Changge’s Promise

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Was it several thousand or several ten thousand years ago?

 

Lin Qiuhan could not remember the last time she saw Gu Changge. At that time, he was clad in red clothes to marry the Saintess from the Mortal Palace in the magnificent hall of the Divine Empire.

 

She remembered being dazed and bewildered when she watched everything from the corner. She kept moving backwards so that no one would notice her. She clenched her clothes and went somewhere quiet. Then, she secretly left the place.

 

No one noticed her presence, nor did anyone realise she had left. She was like an inconspicuous breeze that came and went without anyone seeing her.

 

Now that they finally met again after so many years, she felt pleasantly surprised more than anything else. Moreover, it seemed that Gu Changge had intentionally come to see her, and he was on his own.

 

At that moment, Lin Qiuhan was satisfied and elated. She even did something that she had never dared to do in the past. She had touched him and felt his warmth. She also caught a whiff of his breath that was as warm as spring. Even when doomsday arrived and the world fell apart, she wouldn’t have any regrets.

 

She was done with cleaning up the courtyard. Although the moonlight was slightly icy, she found it tender. She was seated with a straight back but propped up her chin with her hands. Her eyes reflected the moonlight. Since she was close to Gu Changge, she could hear his magnetic and gentle voice.

 

Steam continued to rise from the tea as its aroma permeated the small courtyard. The tea smelled like flowers which bloomed between winter and spring.

 

Lin Qiuhan knew little about preparing tea. She had learned from Su Qingge about Gu Changge’s preferences. She kept those in mind and practised preparing tea. She had also purchased some precious tea leaves. Perhaps Gu Changge would find the tea ordinary, though she had carefully selected and kept the tea leaves for him.

 

Fortunately for her, Gu Changge was pleased with the tea she had prepared and even complimented her.

 

Having been praised by the man, Lin Qiuhan put on a jovial smile. She took a close look at Gu Changge while resting her chin on her palms.

 

Gu Changge talked about his experiences in the Boundless Expanse during this period. Although Lin Qiuhan understood little about what he was saying, she did not find it boring. She was just happy with listening to his voice.

 

She also told Gu Changge about her experiences during her stay in the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect, her insights on Alchemy, and incidents that she thought were interesting.

 

For example, an old monster awakened from the River of Time some years ago. He went around to visit the Alchemy Sects in the Prosperous Dao True World in the hope of getting some ancient Pills. Nevertheless, he only knew the name of those Pills but not the recipe.

 

The Alchemy Sects he had visited were harassed. Those who accidentally affronted him would be destroyed overnight.

 

His infamous name soon spread across different Alchemy Sects in the Prosperous Dao True World. Even those from the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect were aware of it, so they were worried that the person would come to find fault with them.

 

Many Alchemy Sects secretly collaborated to lure the old monster to the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect, hoping to bring trouble to them.

 

As expected, when the old monster learned that the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect was the top Alchemy Sect in the Prosperous Dao True World, he came over in a hurry. Since he was an Immortal Emperor, no one in the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect was a match for him.

 

One had to know that at that time, the strongest person in the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect was only in the True Immortal. He was still some distance away from the Immortal King Realm. Naturally, their forces was not comparable to those of the Alchemy Sects which had already gained a footing in the Immortal Domain back then.

 

Some Immortal Kings were on good terms with the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect. However, when facing an old monster in the Immortal Emperor Realm, they wouldn’t dare to interfere in this matter, let alone lend them a hand.

 

At that time, Lin Qiuhan was in seclusion to comprehend the Alchemy Dao. Since a calamity was about to befall the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect, the Elders and Ancestors went to look for her and told her to head to the Heavenslayers Alliance to seek help. After all, they were aware of her relationship with Gu Changge.

 

Left with no choice, she could only get ready to go to the Heavenslayers Alliance to ask for help.

 

For some reason, the old monster heard some news and thought that she was Gu Changge’s woman. Flabbergasted, he came over and knelt in front of the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect, saying that he did not mean to offend them.

 

The news spread across the Prosperous Dao True World, causing a commotion. An old monster in the Immortal Emperor Realm would be treasured even by the Heavenslayers Alliance, but he just knelt in front of the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect without caring about his dignity.

 

It showed that even though Gu Changge had left the Prosperous Dao True World, his name was still as intimidating and terrifying as ever. Even an old monster, who had returned from the River of Time, was appalled with just his name.

 

The incident shocked countless cultivators and Forces. At the same time, it solidified the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect’s status.

 

Other than these interesting incidents, Lin Qiuhan also brought up some tales about her Master, Zi Yan.

 

When Gu Changge brought her to the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect back then, many Elders were eager to take her on as a Disciple. In the end, it was the Sect Master, Zi Yan, who showed up and took her on as a Disciple. She also gave Gu Changge a token that could be used to mobilise all the Alchemists of the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect.

 

Then, she stayed by Zi Yan’s side and studied the Alchemy Dao. She improved rapidly, becoming the Chief Disciple of the Sect Master. She used to be someone from the Lower Realm who had little to no foundation.

 

She also became a famous prodigy of the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect. Her name was known by many from nearby Alchemy Sects.

 

If not for Zi Yan’s selfless guidance, she wouldn’t have become who she was.

 

Despite knowing Gu Changge’s intention of sending her to the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect, Zi Yan was still willing to nurture her and teach her Alchemy. She also gave her plenty of resources.

 

To Lin Qiuhan, Zi Yan was her Master as well as someone akin to an Older Sister. There was no way she could repay all these favours in her lifetime.

 

Time went by quickly. Soon it was dawn as the Sun was rising from the horizon. Only then did Lin Qiuhan come to her senses.

 

She had been chatting with Gu Changge from midnight to dawn. Still, she had a lot to say without feeling exhausted, nor did she sense the passing of time.

 

When she brought up the death of her Master, she was sorrowful. Anyway, after a night’s talk, she was content deep within. She hadn’t talked to Gu Changge like this for a long time, expressing her grievances as well as happiness.

 

Gu Changge got to his feet and looked at the sky which was beginning to brighten. After some consideration, he said with a smile, “Take me to her grave.”

 

Lin Qiuhan was startled for a moment before nodding. Then, she entered her house and took out a bamboo basket.

 

“Please give me some time, Young Master. I’ll prepare the dishes and wine that my Master used to love.” Despite the fact that the farm had been dampened by the morning mist, she picked up the bamboo basket and lifted the hem of her dress before pulling out the vegetables.

 

She had planted these vegetables when she was free in the past. Beside it was the herb garden which she took good care of. The herbs were well-grown and the place was full of light. The wind brought with it the aroma of herbs and the smell of earth.

 

Gu Changge looked calmly at everything from outside the farm while recalling a familiar scene. When he was in the Green Mountain Village back then, Su Qingge would also pick up a basket early in the morning and enter the farm to collect fresh vegetables. She always donned a bright smile.

 

“’I get up in the morning and work on the farm, and I only go home when night falls. The path is narrow and the grass is overgrown. The evening mist dampens my clothes…’” Gu Changge could not help but recite a poem.

 

Humans and nature were supposed to become one, and it was the law of development and evolution for everything in the world. Heaven was governed by the Heavenly Dao and Humans were governed by laws. Only when Heaven and Humans became one would there be nature.

 

Soon, Lin Qiuhan was done with collecting the vegetables she needed. Then, she went to the kitchen, put on an apron, and rolled up her sleeves before starting to prepare the dishes. Gu Changge did not tell her to hurry up.

 

After he took Lin Qiuhan to the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect, Zi Yan was the one who took care of her all the time. Zi Yan was more than just Lin Qiuhan’s Master. Therefore, Gu Changge understood why Lin Qiuhan was doing this. Hours later, in an area in this mountain range where it was full of greenery and covered in clouds, Gu Changge saw Zi Yan’s grave.

 

It was a simple grave with a green jade tombstone that was half the height of an adult. The words engraved on it showed that it was the grave of Lin Qiuhan’s Master, Zi Yan. There was nothing else.

 

The area that surrounded the grave was neat. Lin Qiuhan would frequently come here and do some cleaning. Besides that, she had also left behind an Array to ensure the place’s cleanliness.

 

Zi Yan loved cleanliness and tranquillity before her death, so Lin Qiuhan forbade others from coming to her grave.

 

“Young Master and I have come to see you, Master…” There was a sense of longing and sorrow on Lin Qiuhan’s face when she looked at the tombstone. Then, she placed the dishes and wine on the ground.

 

Gu Changge watched everything in silence.

 

He was not close to Zi Yan. He only met her once when he came to the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect back then, and he never came into contact with her again. He no longer remembered her face.

 

Naturally, if he wanted to, he could trace back to the time when he met Zi Yan and even return to that particular Spacetime.

 

Anyway, Humans went through the cycle of life and death and it was the law of nature. Although Zi Yan was Lin Qiuhan’s Master and she was mournful over her death, Gu Changge had no intention of interfering in this matter.

 

The resurrection of an insignificant person might mean nothing to an entire era, but when the cycle of life and death was disrupted, there might be some unexpected problems.

 

The Prosperous Dao True World was on the right track, so Gu Changge did not want it to be veered off course.

 

“Thanks for taking care of Qiuhan on my behalf over the years. The Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect will continue to flourish for eternity because of the favour you’ve done.” Still, when Gu Changge saw how miserable Lin Qiuhan was, he picked up a cup of wine and splashed the liquid onto the floor.

 

It was a promise he made to Zi Yan and the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect.

 

“Young Master!?” Lin Qiuhan turned to look at him in shock.

 

Gu Changge did not explain anything. He only told her that she would meet her Master again twenty years later. As for how she would see her, he did not go into details.

 

He had looked into Zi Yan’s destiny. Although she passed away thousands of years ago, she would go through reincarnation and meet Lin Qiuhan once more twenty years later.

 

“I-Is that true, Young Master?” Lin Qiuhan was astounded by what she had heard. When she came to her senses, she was pleasantly surprised while finding it inconceivable. Her voice was slightly shaky.

 

She had no idea how Gu Changge knew that, but she understood that Gu Changge was mighty and everything he did was inscrutable.

 

Naturally, she would not doubt his words.

 

“Of course.” Gu Changge nodded.

 

“That’s great. I’m so glad…” Lin Qiuhan crashed into Gu Changge’s embrace. Elation was written all over her face and she almost broke into tears.

 

She would see her Master again twenty years later. Considering her cultivation, the time period, twenty years would pass in the blink of an eye. She would usually spend more than twenty years on a single session in seclusion.

 

[It will not take long before I can met Master again…]

 

Several days later, Gu Changge left the Violet Supreme Alchemy Sect while Lin Qiuhan looked longingly at him.

 

He had left behind many ancient books on Alchemy that were not found in the Prosperous Dao True World. It would take Lin Qiuhan a long time to read all the books. During this period, her cultivation and Alchemy skills would go through transformative changes.

 

Gu Changge did not  expect Lin Qiuhan to pave her own path in Alchemy in the current Prosperous Dao True World. Although she was talented, she was not good enough to open up a new path.

 

If Lin Qiuhan wanted to assist him, she would need to have a chance to ascend to the Dao Realm first.

 

Gu Changge did not expect her to repay his favour. As for whether he was doing this to make up for the fact that he had made use of her back then, only he knew the answer.

 

Yao Yao’s foundation was still being built in the Divine Empire. After several days, her strength had gone through a drastic transformation. She was like a completely new person now. She had never cultivated, but her foundation was now in the Sacred Realm.

 

Wang Zijin was shocked and thought that it was insane.

 

One had to know that when she was born, she fully absorbed the energy of nearby Star Territories and retained her memories from her previous life. Still, all this led to a foundation that was only at the Sacred Realm.

 

On the other hand, Yao Yao’s foundation had just been built and without any knowledge, she had already accomplished this feat. It could only be said that the benefits and opportunities Gu Changge had given her were immense.

 

Naturally, when her foundation was built, Yao Yao also grew from a porcelain-like kid to a young woman around thirteen or fourteen years old.

 

The age of her bones could not be calculated. Since her foundation was newly built, the age of her bones was erased. In other words, if anyone tried to calculate her age, they would realise she was only several months old.

 

This was a move against the law of nature. Other than Gu Changge, no one else would dare to do it.

 

Since Yao Yao had grown up slightly, she shared some similarities with Gu Xianer and Tao Yao. However, there was a mark that looked like a peach petal beside her right eye. It was as big as a drop of tear. This made her look strangely alluring despite her young age.

 

After Gu Changge returned to the Divine Empire and took a look at Yao Yao, he left again.

 

He went to the Forces behind the people who had followed him in the past. Some of those young people had died a natural death or were killed in battles. Some became proud heroes who had achieved great things.

 

The Young Master of the Yaksha Clan, Ye Han, whom Gu Changge had trusted, had become the Patriarch of his Clan, and the Yaksha Clan was now among the top one thousand Forces in the Prosperous Dao True World.

 

Previously, after Gu Changge slaughtered countless people in the Upper Realm, many universes fell apart, and a lot of ancient Forces were either destroyed or on the decline. Only a small number of them survived.

 

Since the Yaksha Clan had been following him and growing stronger, it was not surprising that they held such immense power now.

 

After all, for Forces from the Upper Realm, other than those which had something to do with the Immortal Domain, most were ranked below the ten thousandth place. They were truly insignificant in the Prosperous Dao True World.

 

Gu Changge took a look at the Yaksha Clan’s territory before leaving. He did not show up. Ye Han, who was talking to his children in the depths of his palace, detected something and looked out the hall while feeling doubtful.

 

“That’s strange.” He shook his head. He felt as if someone was looking at him, but it also felt like an illusion.

 

He was not overly concerned though. He just continued boasting about his experiences of following Gu Changge to wage wars against different Forces in the past in front of his children.

 

Although he used to follow Gu Changge, he never saw him again after the wars in the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains were over.

 

After that war, he knew he no longer had the right to keep working for him.

 

As time passed, the leader he used to follow was now a being no one was a match for. Ye Han knew he would not be able to aid the Young Master much. Still, because of the fact that he used to work for Gu Changge, he could attain such achievements and status. He was more than satisfied.