Chapter 678 - 73: True Love Exists in This World

"Why not reveal your true self, Daoist friend, and let me see if you are the one I have been searching for my entire life?" Half a month later, on this day, Fuxiang Ascendant gracefully arrived at Li Ji’an’s Dao Field, smiling sweetly and exuding irresistible charm.

Facing Fuxiang Ascendant’s enchanting figure and alluring demeanor, scantily dressed, Li Ji’an merely responded with a calm smile.

Compared to Ning Sujin, she was somewhat lacking in both appearance and aura.

Fuxiang Ascendant was also a legend in the Yellow Heaven Domain.

Born into a Core Formation Immortal Race family, her lineage was illustrious, her talent unusual, and her beauty unrivaled.

She was supposed to be the hope of her family, yet she fell in love with a Loose Cultivator, defying her ancestral teachings to elope with him.

Unfortunately, her partner eventually abandoned her, taking another woman as his Dao companion.

Previously, she feared that her partner would feel inferior because of her status as an Immortal Race prodigy, so she concealed her identity. The reason her partner abandoned her for another woman was the cultivation resources of the other woman’s Foundation Establishment Clan.

This matter created a huge uproar back then, and she became the laughing stock of the Cultivation Realm.

Through this incident, her heart nature drastically changed, leading her to practice Absorption Evil Technique, creating havoc among male cultivators in the Cultivation Realm.

There were no fewer than tens of thousands of male cultivators who died under her allure.

She later gained the favor of the Joyful Union Sect and joined its ranks.

She most enjoyed seducing married men, relishing in breaking apart couples and watching heartless men abandon their wives and children.

"Husband, do we have a guest?" At this moment, Ning Sujin emerged on her own accord, gently taking Li Ji’an’s arm.

She then slightly bowed toward Fuxiang Ascendant.

Li Ji’an gently patted Ning Sujin’s hand, then turned to Fuxiang Ascendant, saying, "My lady, this is the Saint Sect Master, a distinguished guest."

"So it’s the Saint Sect Master, I am honored." Ning Sujin gracefully greeted her.

Fuxiang Ascendant gave Ning Sujin a once-over, a slight curiosity in her eyes.

She had heard that Changqing Talisman Master and his Dao companion were deeply in love and would grow old together, but she sneered at it, not believing it at all.

In her view, as Changqing Talisman Master was originally in the Realm of the Ascendant, the pinnacle of existence here, if he preferred women’s company, he could certainly be surrounded by wives and concubines, yet there was always only one old and dull white-haired old woman by his side, which was impossible.

Don’t speak to her of love stronger than gold, or true love in the world, it must be some kind of exploitation, possibly just a Dual Cultivation Furnace Cauldron.

Yet at this moment, facing Ning Sujin, she was momentarily taken aback.

She was genuinely an old white-haired woman, not in disguise.

She was even just at the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation level.

Such an elderly woman, with her depleted life force, wasn’t even qualified to be a Furnace Cauldron.

"How can there be true love in this world?" she inwardly sneered as she came back to her senses, then showed interest.

"Oh, sister, you are truly fortunate to have such a loving companion in Daoist Changqing, making me envious," Fuxiang Ascendant said, swaying her snake-like waist as she stepped forward, lightly taking Ning Sujin’s arm, casting a meaningful glance at Li Ji’an.

"I am indeed blessed, to have my husband’s love, my life has no regrets," Ning Sujin also glanced at Li Ji’an, her eyes overflowing with happiness.

Li Ji’an gave a hearty laugh, wrapping an arm around Ning Sujin’s waist, "What nonsense, having you by my side is the greatest blessing for me."

"..."

The couple shamelessly showed their affection, making Fuxiang Ascendant’s eyelids twitch slightly.

It only fueled her abnormal pleasure-seeking mania within.

"Tear them apart!"

"Make this old woman watch as her beloved enjoys himself on my stomach!"

"Make her understand that there’s no such thing as true love in this world!"

As the thoughts raged within her, Fuxiang Ascendant’s gaze on Li Ji’an grew even more seductive.

"Daoist friend, do you have any important matter for this visit?" Li Ji’an turned and asked.

Fuxiang Ascendant smiled enchanting, "I happened to hear about Daoist Changqing’s outstanding talisman art, and I need a specific talisman crafted, which is why I took the liberty of visiting."

Having already formed an obsession, Fuxiang Ascendant immediately let go of her initial idea to probe Li Ji’an’s depths, immersing herself entirely in the grand project of dismantling this loving white-haired couple.

"Oh? I wonder what type of talisman the Daoist friend needs?" Li Ji’an was also somewhat surprised and asked instinctively.

Fuxiang Ascendant lowered her eyes, looking as if she was about to weep, "I wish for a Spirit Talisman that could make my beloved have a change of heart."

Once she finished speaking, her long lashes fluttered as she stared straight at Li Ji’an, "Daoist Changqing, can you do it?"

"Daoist friend, are you truly one of impassioned nature?" Li Ji’an asked with a smile.

"Pardon the laugh, though Fuxiang has already reached the Realm of the Ascendant, there is almost nothing in the Yellow Heaven Domain that cannot be accomplished, except making my beloved have a change of heart."

"Once seen the vast sea, none other waters will suffice; apart from Mount Wu, none other clouds shall enchant. Matters of love cannot be forced, why not let yourself go, Daoist friend?" Li Ji’an smiled and shook his head.

"What you said is correct, Daoist friend. I am not hung up on past love; it’s just my nature. Even now, reaching the Realm of the Ascendant, I still hope to find broad shoulders to lean on.

Unfortunately, those who have become Ascendants in the domain mostly have a firm Dao heart, detached from emotion and love, while those below the level have too vast a gap in realm and cultivation, unable to sit and discuss the Dao, plus they often fear me and also will age and pass on.

Moreover, should I wish to bear children for a Dao companion, it must be with another Ascendant.

It’s genuinely difficult to find a suitable partner." Fuxiang appeared pitiful and devoid of any Ascendant dignity.

Her words were often accompanied by glances toward Ning Sujin.

She had already implied heavily that an Ascendant should seek another Ascendant, and a female cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage couldn’t bear children for an Ascendant like Li Ji’an, nor could she accompany him for a lifetime, as she would grow old and lose her allure.

"The Daoist friend is truly indulgent in emotions and nature." Li Ji’an replied with a smile.

Fuxiang Ascendant then gave a self-deprecating laugh, "Enough, enough, let Daoist Changqing and sister have a laugh at my expense, today I was moved by your deep affection, hence my emotions were stirred."

"You’re too kind, Daoist friend." Li Ji’an nodded slightly toward Ning Sujin.

Thereafter, Fuxiang Ascendant took her leave.

It was just the first meeting, so no rush, but she was confident this wouldn’t require much effort.

After all, she was merely an old, dull Foundation Establishment Stage old woman, how could she compare to her, an esteemed Ascendant, retaining youthful beauty and charm?

In the following days, she frequently sought Li Ji’an to exchange cultivation insights and share life experiences.

But Ning Sujin was always by Li Ji’an’s side, leaving her with few chances.

It wasn’t until a month was nearly up that she found an opportunity to invite Li Ji’an to her temporary Dao Field, finally getting a moment alone.

This time, she was no longer subtle and directly employed her best seductive techniques.

Her skin, nourished and renewed by magical power, was smooth like jade and fairer than snow, her figure enchantingly graceful.

Coupled with a certain Enchanting Secret Technique, ordinary male cultivators might have felt their blood boil, difficult to restrain themselves.

However, Li Ji’an remained unmoved, even feeling a sense of dullness.

Having Ning Sujin, such an unparalleled beauty, constantly by his side, his threshold had already been raised too high, making it really hard for this woman to catch his interest.

Failing with seduction, Fuxiang seemed a bit annoyed and then tried lure by profit.

Yet, whether it be Lifespan Extension Pills or the Evergreen Secret Skill, or even Superior Spiritual Talent, Li Ji’an was not enticed.

Finally, she attempted to exert pressure by stating her position as an Elder of the Joyful Union Sect, still to no avail.

This left her quite frustrated.

She couldn’t help but feel somewhat shaken: Could it be that true love indeed exists in the world?

Unconsciously, the extreme mindset she had developed from past traumas seemed to gradually stabilize, as if all had been a dream.

Before her state of mind could fully stabilize, the Communication Talisman vibrated, heralding the arrival of the one she awaited.