Sitting and forgetting longevity

Chapter 1959 Gains and Losses

The biggest gains Liu Qinghuan made on this trip to the Mountain and Sea Ruins were various kinds of aquatic spiritual materials and demon cores.

Some of it was obtained by hunting sea monsters along the way, while others was stolen from other people's storage spaces using the art of stealing from the heavens and the earth.

Unfortunately, time was of the essence, and he didn't manage to find much in the Star Nirvana Ancestor's storage space, regrettably missing a golden opportunity to empty the coffers of a rogue immortal.

Fortunately, it wasn't all for naught.

Liu Qinghuan took out a rope.

It is thin and long, less than three feet long, and looks ordinary. But if you look closely, every inch of the rope is engraved with tiny Daoist runes, as small as mosquitoes. This is the Primordial Treasure Immortal Binding Rope.

It is said that this rope is extremely powerful, changing in length and thickness according to the shape of the enemy, and the more the bound person struggles, the tighter the rope will become.

Liu Qinghuan put it away with satisfaction, then thought for a moment and found two more daggers in her storage ring.

This is a weapon that Xing Nirvana took out to defend himself and fight back after his magic power was sealed. It is a lustrous green color all over, and it is impossible to tell what material it is made of. Its grade is not as high as a Primordial Treasure, but it is higher than a Chaos Treasure, somewhere in between.

He casually waved his hand twice, and the sound of wind cutting through the air instantly rang out, clearly indicating that it was extremely sharp.

The color that broke through the sky also attracted the attention of the three spirit beasts nearby. Yue Yan walked over with a list in her hand.

"Master, the list of items is almost complete. Among them are three top-grade water-type demon cores, one mist demon crystal core, and twelve top-grade water-type spiritual materials, needle-thorn ice corals..."

As Liu Qinghuan listened, she picked up the small teapot from the tea stove next to her and poured herself a cup of tea.

Yueyan pointed to a pile of storage bags: "The spiritual materials that Master may need for alchemy in the future will all be put in this bag."
The average quality items have also been cleared out; they can be sold at sect-run shops or major auction houses.

There are also 160 ordinary-quality five-colored stones, 20 high-quality stones, 13 top-quality stones, and 41 divine five-colored stones…

Liu Qinghuan was somewhat surprised: "So many Five-Colored Divine Stones?"

Yue said, "These should all have been obtained by the master from Xing Nie's storage space."

Liu Qinghuan remembered that he was somewhat dissatisfied at the time. Although the Five-Colored Divine Stone was good, wouldn't it be even better if there were two more primordial treasures like the Immortal Binding Rope?

As for the five-colored stones obtained on the mountain, most of them were given to Li Shan.

"In addition, there are four ninth-tier sea beast corpses and most of a loose immortal-level sea clam spirit corpse." Yue Yan then showed him the storage bag.

“We have already broken down all the useful spiritual materials. The rest can serve as food for the Void Devouring Insects, enough to feed them for a long time.”

Liu Qinghuan nodded, then remembered, "We found a spiritual spring on an island before, let's put it in the wormhole space too."

It took the entire day for the person and their three pets to sort through all the spoils of the trip.

A few more days.

Jiang Nian'en's marriage ceremony was not held in a grand manner, but was instead held on Qingmiao Peak, the back mountain of the Wenshi Sect and the seat of Liu Qinghuan.

There weren't many guests present; besides the elders and some disciples from the sect, there were also close friends from both sides.

However, although the celebration was not grand, as Liu Qinghuan's only direct disciple, Jiang Nian'en still received congratulatory gifts from various circles, to the point that the disciple in charge of keeping the gift list almost broke his hand from writing so many gifts.

At dusk, yin and yang alternate, and heaven and earth unite in harmony, reflecting a joyous occasion;
Music and rituals resonate in harmony, phoenixes soar together, and auspicious days forge a bond of eternal life.

Sitting in the main seat, Liu Qinghuan watched as the child she had raised from childhood, holding her Daoist partner's hand, walked step by step up the high platform and made a Daoist vow under the afterglow of the setting sun and the first bloom of the moon. She couldn't help but feel a few emotions.

Beside her was Mu Yinyin, who had been in seclusion for a long time but had specially emerged for this grand ceremony. Her appearance was exactly the same as when they first became a couple, like spring flowers and autumn moon, untouched by the passage of time.

Suddenly, Liu Qinghuan grasped her hand. She turned her head, revealing a gentle smile, and asked softly, "Qinghuan?" "It's nothing," Liu Qinghuan said. "I just remembered when we became lovers, we swore an oath with heaven and earth as our witness."

"Yes..." Mu Yinyin also showed a nostalgic look.

In the cultivation world, there are not many cultivators who truly form a Daoist partnership under the witness of heaven and earth, because the Daoist vow is too heavy, and many people cannot fulfill or uphold it.

Therefore, most people would choose a simple marriage ceremony, or simply take concubines without marriage, and there were also many casual relationships.

There are those who are single-minded in their spiritual path and maintain their virginity from beginning to end, but they are not as numerous as one might imagine. After all, before becoming an immortal, one is a mortal, and the seven emotions and six desires are as difficult to relinquish as the three thousand strands of afflictions.

A moment later, Jiang Nian'en walked over with Xiaoxiao.

The two knelt down before Liu Qinghuan and bowed in unison, saying, "Master!"

Liu Qinghuan said with satisfaction, "Rise! You two have now formed a bond of immortality, finally achieving enlightenment. I wish you both to roam the Three Realms together, hand in hand, guarding the path of immortality. With the Dao as your medium and your hearts as your bond, you will respect and support each other, together overcoming mortal tribulations. From this day forward, may the Milky Way bear witness, the sun and moon as your covenant, and may you live forever, fulfilling your destiny of immortality..."

Living up to our destiny as immortals, cherishing every moment of our lives.
With a heart that embraces mountains and valleys, one's steps traverse mountains and rivers.

Half a lifetime of trials and tribulations have worn down his edges.
A moment of pure joy transcends worldly clamor.

Do not lament that fleeting fame is as thin as dew.
Let us follow our original aspirations and soar high into the clouds.

……

Wisps of smoke rose and wisps of ethereal mist drifted away, and the tranquility of the room seemed to freeze time itself.

Liu Qinghuan sat cross-legged on the futon, her whole being as if she had sunk into deep water, her face calm and still as a still well.

After an unknown amount of time, his brows suddenly furrowed, and various emotions gradually appeared on his face, as if he had entered a complex dream and was changing with the dream.

The incense in the burner finally burned out, and the last wisp of smoke dissipated, leaving only white ashes.

Liu Qinghuan slowly opened her eyes, stared at the empty ground in front of her for a while, and then sighed softly.

"Just as I thought, we still can't get past this..."

As the saying goes, "Don't bite off more than you can chew." He attempted to undergo two major tribulations at once, which caused his mental state and spiritual realm to fall behind, leaving many flaws.

The seventh tribulation of cause and effect was something he originally thought would be easy for him, since he cultivated the path of cause and effect. However, after experiencing it, he realized that some causes and effects cannot be resolved simply by ending them.

Even more unexpectedly, the sixth level is the illusory tribulation, which requires cultivators to see through all illusions and let go of all attachments.

But there are some things he can't let go of.

"No, there must be something I haven't grasped yet." He muttered to himself, "Taiqing and the others have all reached the ninth level of the Mahayana stage, yet they haven't become emotionless and devoid of human nature..."

He had seen many immortals, both wandering immortals and true immortals, in his life. The so-called detachment from emotions and desires was more like a lie, and no one could actually achieve it.

Could it be a matter of degree?

As she was pondering, she suddenly felt something. Liu Qinghuan paused for a moment, then stood up and walked toward the stone gate that had been closed for many days.

As soon as it was opened, Yueyan looked over in great surprise.

"Master, you've...you've emerged from seclusion..."

"Why have you been lingering outside?" Liu Qinghuan asked.

Yueqin hesitated and said, "There's something I'm not sure if I should bother you, Master. A young monk came today saying he's an old friend of yours and wants to see you..."