Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Li Chang’an had always hated trouble and detested dealing with tedious, trivial matters.

Fortunately, he was not alone.

If the three great families from the foot of Changqing Mountain were willing to follow, he could offload all the miscellaneous tasks onto them.

Li Chang’an stood in his new courtyard, quietly making plans.

’The area of the Tier Three Spirit Vein on this mountain is quite large. The Evergreen Vine will need its own plot of land, and the Profound Water Turtle will need a lake. Dahuang is easy enough; a doghouse will do just fine for him...’

’As for the remaining space, I can establish Spirit Lakes, Spirit Fields, a Beast Breeding Ground, a Spirit Medicine Garden, and more...’

This was the first time Li Chang’an had ever owned such a large piece of land.

There was so much land that, for a moment, he found himself unable to completely portion it out.

’Why does this feel like I’ve become a landed lord?’

He couldn’t help but smile. It was a pretty good feeling.

’I’ll just keep calling this place Changqing Mountain.’

Li Chang’an didn’t bother thinking of a new name, simply reusing the old one.

The name resonated with his Dao Heart.

As for his previous Tier Two Spirit Vein, the Cyan Cloud Sect had already gifted it to Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an decided to name that Spirit Vein "Lesser Changqing Mountain" to commemorate the many years he had spent there.

Soon after, he returned to Lesser Changqing Mountain and moved the Evergreen Vine and the Five Elements Life-generating Array to his new sanctuary.

He then summoned the Luo, Chen, and Wang families, along with Xu Yang’s Xu Family, to inform them of the move.

"I have obtained a Tier Three Spirit Vein in the heart of the Southern Domain..."

Li Chang’an explained briefly.

After he finished speaking, the patriarchs of the four families showed no hesitation, each declaring their intention to follow Li Chang’an.

The chance to follow a Golden Core Master and establish themselves near a Tier Three Spirit Vein was an opportunity no one but a fool would refuse!

...

「The next day.」

The news spread, sending shockwaves through the Southern Domain.

None of the various Golden Core Influences had anticipated that the Purple Mist Sect would actually gift the Spirit Vein to Li Chang’an.

They had all been waiting for Li Chang’an to make his choice.

It seemed there was no longer any need to wait.

"The Purple Mist Sect is so generous, giving away a Tier Three Peak Spirit Vein just like that!"

"Alas, it seems my Cyan Cloud Sect was truly not destined to be affiliated with Li Chang’an."

"So be it. Prepare a gift. A housewarming of this magnitude certainly calls for congratulations..."

Soon after, people from the various Golden Core Influences arrived one by one at the new Changqing Mountain to congratulate Li Chang’an.

With a smile on his face, Li Chang’an accepted all the gifts without exception.

’Another day of raking in gifts.’

He was in high spirits as he took stock of the gifts.

Meanwhile,

The four families also began relocating to the foot of the new Changqing Mountain.

As for the Spirit Vein and Marketplace at Lesser Changqing Mountain, they left people behind to continue managing them, ensuring a handsome annual income.

Luo Yunshu came running up excitedly. Her face lit up with joy as she felt the density of the Spiritual Power on the mountain.

"Ancestor, I want a Tier Three Cave Mansion."

"You may. Go carve one out on the mountainside yourself."

"Thank you, Ancestor! Ancestor, you are peerless in this world, your fame is widespread, you are handsome and dashing... MMPH MMPH..."

Luo Yunshu’s little mouth was sealed shut once more. Her face flushed red as she ran off in a huff, her cheeks puffed out.

A little while later, Wang Lingjing also came running, asking for a Tier Three Cave Mansion.

Li Chang’an told her the same thing: to go and carve one out on the mountainside herself.

Before long, two new Tier Three Cave Mansions appeared on the mountainside. The Spiritual Power density within was sufficient for even a Golden Core Master to cultivate, to say nothing of two Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

’Yunshu’s Spiritual Root is quite good, approaching an Earth Spirit Root. Within a Golden Core Influence, she would be considered a prime candidate for Core Formation. Her Cultivation is already nearing the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment; she has a good chance of forming her core in the future.’

’As for Lingjing, her talent is a bit lacking. Her Spiritual Root is close to Top Grade. She should be able to cultivate to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, but reaching Core Formation will depend on serendipity...’

Li Chang’an glanced at the two new cave mansions, lost in thought for a moment.

Then, he turned his gaze to the foot of the mountain.

With the arrival of the four families, the base of the mountain was no longer quiet and deserted. Everywhere, people were constructing dwellings and clearing land for Spirit Fields.

The four families each occupied one of the cardinal directions—east, south, west, and north—forming a protective ring around the whole of Changqing Mountain.

’The Xu Family still lacks a Foundation Establishment cultivator.’

With a single step, Li Chang’an appeared within the Xu Family’s new settlement.

The numerous Xu Clan Members hastily bowed.

"Greetings, Changqing Ancestor!"

"Mm."

Li Chang’an gave a slight nod, his gaze landing on the person with the highest Cultivation present.

This man was named Xu Shouye, the current Patriarch of the Xu Family and a direct descendant of Xu Yang. His Spiritual Root was merely Low Grade, and though he was nearly sixty, he had only barely managed to cultivate to the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

Li Chang’an asked him, "Xu Shouye, do you wish to reach Foundation Establishment?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Shouye trembled, his face filled with joyful surprise.

He hurriedly replied, "Ancestor, achieving Foundation Establishment is the greatest pursuit of my cultivation life. But I am already advanced in years, my qi and blood are not what they were in my prime, and my body is riddled with hidden injuries and old ailments. Furthermore, I lack a suitable Foundation Establishment Treasure."

"Not even sixty and you’re calling yourself old? I’m over a hundred."

Li Chang’an flicked his finger, sending a stream of Evergreen Magical Power into him.

The Magical Power circulated once through Xu Shouye’s body, healing all of his hidden injuries and old ailments.

With a grand wave of his hand, more than a dozen rays of Spiritual Light flew out from his Storage Pouch, materializing into various Foundation Establishment Treasures that landed before Xu Shouye.

To the current Li Chang’an, Foundation Establishment Treasures were nothing remarkable.

He had plenty of them in his Storage Pouch.

However, he still declared, "After your Foundation Establishment, remember to return all of these items to me. If you cannot repay me, then your descendants can do so slowly over time."

"Yes, yes, thank you, Ancestor!"

Xu Shouye was ecstatic.

Among these Treasures, in addition to a Foundation Establishment Pill and various Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, there was even a Treasure that could temporarily boost his qi and blood. They seemed tailor-made for him.

That very day, he successfully reached Foundation Establishment on Changqing Mountain, elevating the Xu Family to the status of a Foundation Establishment Clan.

Li Chang’an went to Xu Yang’s grave and placed a jug of fine wine before it.