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Leaving the bar, Li Xiaoyao drove aimlessly.

As he drove, he found himself by the riverbank.

Love and romance are the things most troubling to one's state of mind.

Zhang Meng's text message let Li Xiaoyao know that she definitely heard or learned something.

As for what it was, Li Xiaoyao was not interested.

Zhang Meng was an understanding girl. She didn't kick up a fuss like other girls, but quietly said such words to Li Xiaoyao.

However, her obedience made Li Xiaoyao feel somewhat heartbroken.

Li Xiaoyao exhaled a breath of turbid air, got out of the car, and walked to the riverbank, allowing the raging river wind to buffet his face and body.

In the blink of an eye, it was late at night, and Li Xiaoyao had been sitting here for an entire day.

Just as Li Xiaoyao was preparing to leave, he suddenly saw a person on the nearby riverbank, someone lying on the sand.

Li Xiaoyao walked over to find an old man with graying hair, wearing a Taoist robe, his clothes soaked, probably washed ashore from upstream.

Li Xiaoyao crouched down and felt the major artery in his neck.

"Pretty tough life, not dead yet?"

Li Xiaoyao pulled the old man out of the sand and headed towards the car.

To think he would encounter a Taoist while out trying to clear his mind; his life sure had some bizarre turns.

Back at home, the old man's clothes had mostly dried.

Li Xiaoyao extended his palm, pressing it on the old man's head, and a stream of spiritual energy entered his body, causing him to immediately open his eyes.

The old man's eyes snapped open, showing no sign of weariness or confusion, his vigilant gaze like that of a born killer, quickly scanning the surroundings.

Li Xiaoyao knew this old man was no ordinary person, as he sensed spiritual energy on him.

However, Li Xiaoyao was shocked to find that he could not see through the old man's cultivation level.

Could it be, this old man is even more formidable than me?

"Stop looking around. This is my home. I found you on the riverbank and rescued you," Li Xiaoyao said.

The old man looked at Li Xiaoyao, his gaze scanning over every inch of his body as if it were a scanner.

After sensing for a moment and ascertaining that Li Xiaoyao was just an ordinary person, the old man said with a smile, "Thank you, young friend. May I inquire what you do for a living?"

With a system like his that defied the heavens, hiding his own cultivation level was a piece of cake for Li Xiaoyao.

"I do physical labor," he replied.

The old man nodded, sat up from the sofa, and there was an air of immortal grace about him.

"I am Jiang Lichun. I thank you for saving my life today. If you ever find yourself in trouble, come seek me at Zhongnan Mountain," the old man offered.

Li Xiaoyao rolled his eyes and said, "I got nothing better to do than go to Zhongnan Mountain to look for you?"

"Can you give me money, or can you give me status?"

"Er…"

Jiang Lichun found himself at a loss for words.

"Alright, alright, there's no need to thank me. Encountering and saving you was fate. Since we are fated, let's not talk about owing each other favors," Li Xiaoyao said.

Jiang Lichun's aged face turned a rare shade of red as he said, "That's not acceptable, young friend. As you are a common person, you naturally have your desires. Tell me what you want, and I will surely help you to obtain it."

Li Xiaoyao glared and said, "What's wrong with being a common person? Are you saying I'm inferior? If you can't speak properly, you could just keep your mouth shut. I didn't ask you to speak."

Jiang Lichun did not become angry, but instead, he acted like an old fortune-teller, calculating with his fingers.

After a few seconds, he put away his fingers and said, "Young friend, you seem to have a problem with your emotions."

"Eh~ That's kind of interesting."

Li Xiaoyao stroked his chin and asked, "Are you a fortune-teller?"

Jiang Lichun stroked his beard and said, "Hehe, I am a person of the Xuan Sect."

"Xuan Sect? What's that?"

Although Li Xiaoyao was a cultivator, he knew nothing about the cultivation sects.

Jiang Lichun explained, "Mountain, medicine, fate, physiognomy, divination."

Li Xiaoyao became even more confused, and Jiang Lichun continued his explanation, "The so-called 'mountain' refers to the Taoism Origin cultivation methods. It is a study that aims to transcend the body and mind through methods such as taking elixirs, alchemical practices, profound texts, martial arts, and talismans. Utilizing the energy of the natural world and the cosmos to change one's fate, this is what Taoism often refers to as seizing the energy of heaven and earth, transforming and evolving."

"The so-called 'medicine' is about practicing medicine and saving lives, providing relief to the world!"

"The so-called 'fate' means understanding life through reasoning about fate and can also change a person's life. Mainly it is about seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster, improving human development."

"The so-called 'physiognomy' is the method of understanding the truth by observing forms. Generally, it is divided into three major categories: one is observing the heavens (astrology), two is observing the land (geomancy), and three is observing people. It's a technique that observes the forms existing in the phenomenal world. If to use a more common explanation, it's like a fortune-teller's spiel."

"The so-called 'divination,' simply put, is divination! The divination lineage in our sect has dedicated itself to the nation for generations, true people of great chivalry!"

After hearing Jiang Lichun's explanation, Li Xiaoyao roughly understood what the Xuan Sect was about.

All in all, this Xuan Sect was divided into five branches, each with its own pursuits and responsibilities.

But what puzzled Li Xiaoyao was, why are you explaining all this to me? I'm not interested in this at all.

Leaning on the sofa, Jiang Lichun said with a trace of pride, "Young friend, do you still think I cannot be of help to you?"

Li Xiaoyao rolled his eyes, realizing this old man was just showing off.

"Hmm, impressive!"

Jiang Lichun hummed with pleasure and said, "You saved my life today, young friend, and I am naturally obligated to repay this debt. However, before I repay you, I have a favor to ask."

"What is it?" Li Xiaoyao looked at him warily, feeling a bad premonition.

Jiang Lichun chuckled and said, "I am old and frail, unsuitable for long journeys. I hope the young friend would allow me to stay with him for a while."

"You just said you're from Zhongnan Mountain?"

"Yes, I indeed come from there. As for why I ended up in the river, that..."

Li Xiaoyao interrupted him, saying, "I'm not interested in how you fell into the river. Didn't you just say you wanted to repay me?"

"What would you like me to do in return, young friend?"

Li Xiaoyao suddenly revealed a cunning smile, which made Jiang Lichun feel a bit uneasy.

"Zhongnan Mountain must have a lot of medicinal herbs, right? Well, just randomly send me a few thousand-year-old herbs, and that will do."

Jiang Lichun's face twitched: "A thousand-year-old..."

"What? You think your life isn't worth as much as a few herbs?"

Jiang Lichun couldn't refute, and after a few seconds, said, "There is a sect on Zhongnan Mountain called Medicine God Valley. Since you like medicinal herbs, once I return, I will go to Medicine God Valley to rob... oh, no, to borrow a few herbs."

"The Taoist is generous, then I shall thank you in advance!"

Moods lift when good news comes, and this old Taoist didn't seem like he was bluffing.

The thought of having several thousand-year-old medicinal herbs once this old Taoist returned to the mountain filled Li Xiaoyao with excitement.

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