Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

Gu An looked for a while and then withdrew his gaze. Without knowing the other party's intentions, he didn't want to provoke them.

The ocean trench had been around for many years without any disaster so far. Gu An hoped this tranquility could last long enough to give him time to grow.

He picked up the latest volume of the Green Hero Travelogue from the table and started reading. This book was sent by Xuan Tianyi, and he had already read it several times. Each reading gave him a different flavor.

Xuan Tianyi seemed flamboyant and unrestrained, but he was actually meticulous and skilled in writing about women.

Night fell.

Yang Jian came to the Blood Prison Great Saint's side, wanting to say something but hesitating.

The Blood Prison Great Saint stood up and, with a twist of his ox-like butt, dropped a line before leaving, "Follow me."

Yang Jian had no choice but to follow.

"Well, maybe by appeasing it, it will mess with me less in the future," Yang Jian thought silently, his mood improving.

The man and ox arrived in a forest a dozen miles away. The forest was vast, echoing with the sounds of insects.

The Blood Prison Great Saint turned around to face Yang Jian, then started cultivating energy. In an instant, his red ox hair began to flow like burning blood flames, and a fierce aura erupted from his body.

"Huh?"

Yang Jian's eyes widened, his whole being becoming alert.

This aura... .net

Could this lazy ox really know spells?

The Blood Prison Great Saint let out a deep ox roar, making Yang Jian feel an explosion by his ear, his brain buzzing.

It took him a while to recover, looking at the Blood Prison Great Saint in horror. The Great Saint still maintained his aura, looking especially menacing in the night.

Yang Jian's gaze towards the Blood Prison Great Saint became fervent.

The Blood Prison Great Saint raised his ox head and said, "This is a spell of the Blood Prison Divine Skill called the Blood Prison Roar. If you train to a minor achievement realm, it can cause the enemy's divine soul to become unsettled in battle. If perfected, it could kill enemies with a roar."

"So powerful? I want to learn! I want to learn!" Yang Jian felt ignited, the image of the Blood Prison Great Saint completely transforming in his eyes.

The Blood Prison Great Saint, full of pride, said, "Cultivating the Blood Prison Roar isn't easy, are you ready for hardship?"

"I'm not afraid of hardship!" Yang Jian said firmly.

The Blood Prison Great Saint grinned. Under Gu An's divine sense, he found an ox smiling to be quite eerie.

This guy didn't have any ill intentions, right?

...

Autumn and winter passed, and the new spring arrived.

The Third Medicine Valley began preparing for the Spring Festival once again. On this day, Wu Jue arrived, but Gu An wasn't there, so he wandered around the valley.

He saw the minor cultivator who had previously guided him carrying water, so he walked over and asked with a smile, "Little brother, aren't you a cultivator? Why are you carrying water yourself?"

Yang Jian's eyes lit up when he saw Wu Jue. He hadn't forgotten Wu Jue's movement technique from that day, ethereal like an immortal.

He replied, "This is... our... a form of... cultivation method..."

His voice was hoarse, speaking haltingly, making Wu Jue uncomfortable to listen to.

"What happened to your voice?" Wu Jue asked with a frown.

Yang Jian answered, "From... practicing..."

Wu Jue shook his head with a smile, patted Yang Jian on the shoulder, and turned to leave.

The reason Wu Jue remembered Yang Jian was that before leaving last time, Gu An had asked him about his thoughts on Yang Jian. Being remembered by Gu An, he naturally developed a bit of interest in Yang Jian.

But now it seemed, this boy's talent was quite mediocre, with almost no advancement in cultivation over the years.

Yang Jian didn't know what Wu Jue was thinking. Just being asked by him already made him very happy.

Wu Jue continued wandering in the valley.

An hour later, he sensed Gu An's aura. But when he turned his head, he frowned.

There were actually two women beside Gu An!

"Why isn't it Ms. Shen?" Wu Jue wondered. He always thought Gu An and Shen Zhen liked each other, but now seeing Gu An chatting and laughing with two women beside him, he felt upset.

Brother Gu was letting down Ms. Shen!

Gu An, with Ye Lan and Zhen Qin, flew in. The two women were curious about the scene in the Third Medicine Valley, constantly asking questions, and he answered with a smile.

After landing, Wu Jue approached, pointing at Zhen Qin and asked, "Gu An, who is this?"

His tone was sharp, making Zhen Qin look at him in confusion.

He knew Ye Lan, Gu An's junior sister, but seeing Zhen Qin clinging to Gu An's arm made him feel uneasy.

Zhen Qin's eyes lit up and said, "Are you Wu Jue?"

Ye Lan nodded and said, "Yes, he is the true disciple who has recently become famous in the Supreme Sect, Wu Jue."

Seeing Wu Jue, she felt very emotional.

At the Golden List Conference, she met Wu Jue through Gu An. Back then, Wu Jue surprised her, but she didn't expect him to achieve so much today.

Why did geniuses always appear around senior brother?

Gu An smiled and said, "This is my disciple, Zhen Qin. Let's go inside and talk."

Hearing this, Wu Jue's expression softened.

"When is Ms. Shen coming?" Wu Jue asked.

He always believed that Gu An and Shen Zhen were meant to be together.

Gu An casually replied, "How would I know when she will come?"

Hearing this, Zhen Qin's eyes darted between Gu An and Wu Jue, thinking about something.

The four of them headed towards the pavilion, Zhen Qin continuously asking Wu Jue questions enthusiastically, making Wu Jue a bit shy.

Before they reached the pavilion, a figure flew in quickly.

Gu An silently thought, oh no.

"Ms. Shen!" Wu Jue called out excitedly and waved at Shen Zhen.

Ye Lan and Zhen Qin looked towards Shen Zhen. She wore a white dress with a veil on her face, looking like a celestial being, with an outstanding temperament.

Shen Zhen landed beside Zhen Qin and smiled, "Wu Jue, long time no see."

She was often in seclusion and didn't know about Wu Jue's reputation over the years.

She looked at Ye Lan and Zhen Qin, full of curiosity.

Gu An pretended to be calm and began introducing them to each other. The three women exchanged pleasantries, creating a harmonious atmosphere, but Gu An could feel the undercurrent.

"I didn't expect it, Gu An, you have so many female confidants?"

You Yingying suddenly approached, asking excitedly.

Wu Jue's loud voice had drawn her attention. Seeing the three women surrounding Gu An and chatting, while Wu Jue maintained a polite distance, she felt there was a good show to watch.

Gu An turned black-faced and said, "Don't talk nonsense!"

Ye Lan looked at You Yingying and asked, "Who is this?"

So senior brother's previous jokes were true, many female disciples in the valley liked him!

"I'm You Yingying, working for Gu An," You Yingying said with a smile. No one believed her, as how could an errand girl call the valley master by name?

You Yingying continued, "I forgot to tell you, Senior Lu should be coming back for the festival."

Gu An kept a straight face and said, "Let her come back if she wants to."

Ye Lan squinted her eyes and asked, "Is Senior Lu a man or woman?"

You Yingying said, "A woman, Lu Lingjun. You should have heard of her. She's a great cultivator in the Mystic Heart Realm!"

Ye Lan and Zhen Qin's faces changed. They had indeed heard of Lu Lingjun, but didn't expect her to be connected with Gu An.

Shen Zhen's eyes curved in a smile, looking appreciatively at You Yingying.

What a talent!

I like her!

Gu An took Ye Lan's hand and walked towards the pavilion, saying, "My junior sister is here for the first time, I need to attend to her."

Ye Lan's face blushed, Zhen Qin hurriedly followed, feeling victorious. She proudly gave You Yingying a challenging look.

You Yingying glared at Zhen Qin before turning to leave. Shen Zhen tacitly followed suit without a word.

Wu Jue stood in place, watching the backs of the three women. After thinking it over, he decided not to follow them.

If they really start fighting, he would step in to protect Gu An.

"Ah, no wonder Brother Gu doesn't cultivate, too busy tending to his peach blossoms. Indeed, Master is right; women are obstacles on the immortal cultivation path, they are inner demons." Wu Jue shook his head and continued strolling through the valley.

Upstairs in the room, Gu An poured tea for the three women.

Ye Lan started chatting with Shen Zhen. Having worked in the Law Enforcement Hall for many years, she was adept at handling people and situations, making the conversation lively and pleasant among the three women, appearing like close friends.

After Gu An sat down, Shen Zhen asked, "After Journey to the West, will you write another book? I want to read about Sun Wukong becoming the Victorious Fighting Buddha."

Ye Lan and Zhen Qin already knew Gu An was Pan An, but still looked at him curiously, eager for his answer.

Zhen Qin looked at Gu An, marveling inwardly. Her master's cultivation talent might be mediocre, but his writing was extraordinary.

By now, more and more people knew Gu An was the author, so he didn't mind Shen Zhen revealing his identity intentionally. After all, his apparent cultivation level was no longer weak, and he could defend himself.

"No more writing, busy researching other minor arts." Gu An answered casually.

Shen Zhen felt a bit disappointed and began praising Journey to the West, saying it was better than the Investiture of the Gods and more meaningful. She felt Journey to the West was critiquing something.

Ye Lan also joined in the discussion about Journey to the West, while Zhen Qin gazed at Gu An with admiration, realizing its impact had even surpassed the Investiture of the Gods.

An hour later, another guest arrived at the valley, freeing Gu An somewhat.

Lv Baitian!

Lv Baitian entered the room, and Ye Lan and Zhen Qin quickly stood up to greet him. They were already true disciples and had naturally met Lv Baitian before.

Shen Zhen also greeted Lv Baitian courteously.

"Hmm, you all go out and have a look around. I have something to discuss with Gu An," Lv Baitian said indifferently, but he laughed inwardly.

This kid was impressive, having so many peach blossoms, not inferior to my younger days!

Zhen Qin couldn't help but curiously ask, "Sect Leader, are you very familiar with my master?"

Lv Baitian looked at her, knowing she was Gu An's disciple, then laughed, "Of course. He is my appointed successor to the sect leader. During the Golden List Conference, the World's Number One Sword Dao Tournament, the Alchemy Conference, and so on, it was all his idea. From now on, you can call me Martial Master."

Upon hearing this, the three women widened their eyes.

Gu An silently thought, this is bad.

Shen Zhen also felt surprised. She knew Gu An was close with Lv Baitian, thinking it was because of Pan An's identity. She didn't expect Lv Baitian to hold Gu An in such high regard.

Seeing Gu An's expression, Lv Baitian was amused and said, "Never mind, you all stay and listen."

The three women quickly thanked him. Their gazes towards Gu An made him uneasy.