Chapter 44: Sunset is like the Rising Sun

The flying swords, magic tools, elixirs and talismans in the world are divided into nine levels, corresponding to different realms of cultivation. Generally speaking, levels one to three are mundane things, mostly used by practitioners below the level of Dongzhen. Levels four to six are aimed at practitioners in the three realms of Dongzhen and Yangshen Chengyi. The last levels seven, eight, and nine are all classified as Guiyi realm.

The reason for this division is that the Return to One State is already an unattainable destination for most practitioners in the world. There are too many geniuses who became famous at a young age, but failed to make another step forward in their entire lives and ended up dying in the Return to One State.

Therefore, the cultivation world usually summarizes things related to the Unity Realm as above the ninth level to highlight their preciousness.

If what Gu Zhuo asked for from Changzhou Academy that day was not Tongsheng Pill but anything else, the vice-president would not have thought that he had crossed the line too far and would not have thought of teaching him a lesson.

The medicinal effect of Tongsheng Dan is extremely miraculous. It can help practitioners break through the realm, improve their qualifications and prolong their lifespan.

It has only been over a month since Gu Zhuo broke through to the Dongzhen realm. He has no idea of breaking through again to the Yangshen realm. Besides, the problems he encountered could not be solved by breaking through.

Yes, the life span of a cultivator will indeed become longer as his realm improves. As long as a cultivator who has entered the state of unity is willing to stay where he is and give up on taking one step forward, it is not overly difficult for him to linger on for another three hundred years.

However, Gu Zhuo had determined a long time ago that this method would not be of much use to him.

Therefore, he really needed the time that Tongshengdan bought for himself.

The wind is clear on the river and the remaining sunshine is warm.

Along with the gentle caress of all things, the last trace of the medicinal effect of Tongsheng Pill finally completely dissolved and slowly merged into his body and soul, bringing Gu Zhuo an almost burning sensation.

Strangely, the burning sensation did not cause him pain, but rather a wonderfully pleasurable feeling.

This feeling of pleasure is hard to describe. It is like being slightly drunk, or like being in a dream with boundless freedom and no restraint.

If a powerful person of Pei Jinge's level was present and his eyes were focused on Gu Zhuo, he would find that the huge medicinal effect of the Tongsheng Pill after it was completely refined was disappearing at an incredible speed, like a stone sinking into the sea.

After an unknown amount of time, Gu Zhuo opened his eyes.

The river breeze became sharp and blew away the tiny beads of sweat on his body, leaving him feeling fresh.

"how was it?"

A voice sounded in Gu Zhuo's mind, sounding quite concerned.

Gu Zhuo stood up, walked to the window, stretched, and said softly, "Five years."

It was exactly the same as what he had calculated at the beginning. Tongsheng Dan bought him five years, no more, no less.

If this pill were given to an ordinary cultivator, such as the dean of Changzhou Academy, it would be enough to extend his remaining lifespan by nearly a hundred years, and he might even be able to break through to the Unity Realm and become immortal.

There is a world of difference between five years and a hundred years, but Gu Zhuo is very clear about his situation, so he is very satisfied.

"What are you going to do next?"

The voice sounded again.

Gu Zhuo looked out the window, met the skylight’s gaze, and replied, “At first, I wanted to choose one of the two, the Tongsheng Pill or the Tanye Divine Talisman, and then take different paths. I didn’t expect to get both in the end... So I’ll take both paths.”

If the Tan Ye Divine Talisman represents a remote and dangerous mountain road that requires haste, then the Tong Sheng Dan undoubtedly represents a steady and broad road that allows him to walk more safely without having to face so many risks.

But there is no conflict between these two different paths, both of which seek to prolong the limited time left.

So why choose to give up one?
"Besides, I'm extremely famous now. Even if I want to hide, it's not that easy..."

Gu Zhuo murmured to himself, thinking about Pei Jinge's meaningful smile, the storyteller on the deck who probably received a lot of money, and the world's attention that the first place in the summer festival would inevitably bring. He still felt it was very troublesome.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Gu Zhuo thought about it, did not close the window, and turned to open the door.

The person standing in front of the door was naturally Lin Wanyi.

She had obviously packed up and even washed herself up. Her youthful face was bare-faced and moist, making her look particularly beautiful. "It's almost time. I came to remind you. I hope I didn't disturb you?"

"No."

"Then let's go together?"

"it is good."

Gu Zhuo picked up the luggage that had been packed long ago and left side by side with Lin Wanyi.

The two of them continued to talk on the way, mostly chatting about the Divine Capital. For example, they heard that the scenery in a certain place was nice, or that a certain academy had been quite competitive in the Summer Festival in recent years, or that representatives of all the major sects in the world had arrived in the Divine Capital, and it was said that a grand banquet would be held before the Summer Festival so that geniuses from all over the world could get acquainted with each other in advance... and other such gossips heard on the boat.

By the time the two men reached the deck, the spring day had already set and the sunlight was yellow.

The storyteller had left long ago, and the venue was no longer as noisy, but still lively.

Many young people stood by the railings, trying their best to look at the world's most majestic city that had already become clear, looking at every dark blue stone on the city wall, and from time to time looking up and pointing to a certain place, saying that there stood a general in dazzling armor, their voices full of excitement, and their eyes full of expectations and hopes for the future.

Further inside, the adults who had been to the capital of gods many times also greeted this scene with kindness and encouragement smiles. They did not care that the crows and sparrows transformed from youth were chirping and disturbing their ears. They just felt that no matter how many times they saw it, such youth was still wonderful. Even the setting sun at this time felt like the rising sun, full of fresh meaning.

Lin Wanyi became quiet at this time and stopped talking.

Gu Zhuo turned his head, looked at her seriously, and said nothing.

"what happened?"

Lin Wanyi was a little puzzled, and wondered if there was a problem with her maintaining her cool and dignified demeanor?
Gu Zhuo said: "You now look a lot like the you I first met."

Lin Wanyi was slightly startled, then asked curiously: "Which one of me looks better?"

Gu Zhuo thought about it seriously and shook his head.

"what do you mean?"

Lin Wanyi frowned slightly, and asked in displeasure, "Could it be that no matter which one I am, I am not good-looking?"

"No."

Gu Zhuo looked at her and said honestly, "Yes, they are both very beautiful. I can't tell which one is better at the moment, so I can't answer."

Lin Wanyi smiled sweetly.

……

In the distance, on the city wall of Shendu.

A feminine man in brocade clothes watched this scene from more than ten miles away, and his eyes became a little sharp.

After a moment of silence, he ordered in a cold voice: "Ask the Lin family again to see how they are prepared. Don't let..."

At this point, the man's voice suddenly stopped, as if he didn't know how to address Lin Wanyi correctly.

"...Let Miss Lin be neglected in the slightest."

After a moment, the feminine man finished his words.

The city gate officer standing nearby nodded very seriously. Thinking of the identity of this eunuch from the palace, he did not dare to be careless at all and decided to go there in person.

(End of this chapter)

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