If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 4 Greed, Anger, and Demons
noon.

Gu An, Meng Lang, and Li Ya stood in front of a wooden fence in a park. Meng Lang stared at the white-haired mouse in Gu An's hand with great curiosity.

Li Ya pondered and said, "This should be a White Spirit Rat. They are very interested in rare and precious natural treasures with rich spiritual energy, hence the name Treasure-Seeking Rat. They can barely be considered a spirit beast."

Upon hearing this, Meng Lang couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's the difference between spirit beasts and demon beasts?"

"Demon beasts are formed through self-cultivation, while spirit beasts are born with the ability to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. They can also cultivate, and their aura is not as bloody as that of demon beasts. To put it simply, spirit beasts are not as dangerous as demon beasts," Li Ya explained.

Upon hearing this, Gu An suddenly didn't want to kill the rat.

Meng Lang became even more interested and chuckled, "Gu An, why don't you give me this mouse?"

Gu An raised an eyebrow, cursing inwardly, "You beast! You really dare to speak up!"

Li Ya said coldly, "White Spirit Rats generally don't live alone. The appearance of one means there's a nest nearby. Go catch it yourself. It's a bit beneath you to fight over even a single rat."

Upon hearing this, Meng Lang's cheeks flushed red with anger, and he snorted, "Fine, arrest me then!"

After that, he turned and left.

After he walked away, Gu An said to Li Ya, "Thank you."

Gu An discovered that Li Ya, despite his seemingly aloof demeanor, was actually quite easy to get along with and generous. He usually didn't stop Gu An from watching him practice swordsmanship, and today he even spoke up for him.

If Li Ya doesn't speak up, Gu An will be in big trouble.

If he beats Meng Lang to tears, with that kid's loud voice, the noise will definitely be quite loud!
Li Ya looked at Gu An, scrutinized him carefully, and said softly, "I feel like you've suddenly changed a bit, but I can't quite put my finger on what's different."

His right hand suddenly grabbed Gu An's wrist. His speed seemed so slow to Gu An, but Gu An did not dodge. Instead, he pretended to be surprised.

"Brother Li, what's wrong with you...?"

"nothing."

Li Ya withdrew his right hand. He hesitated for a moment and added, "Your breathing is steady and your body is fine. It's just that you lack spiritual power. No matter how mediocre your talent is, don't forget to cultivate. As long as you work hard, you will have hope sooner or later."

Gu An nodded and started chatting casually, going along with what he said.

Li Ya seemed to be in a good mood and was very talkative today. Through him, Gu An also gained a better understanding of the cultivation world.

It must be said that royal children are different; even without traveling the world, they are still very knowledgeable.

Half an incense stick later, Meng Lang strode over.

"Something terrible has happened!" Meng Lang came to Gu An's side and whispered, his tone tense.

Gu An looked up at the entrance of the Medicine Valley.

Li Ya asked, "What is it?"

Meng Lang stared wide-eyed and said, "There's a cultivator guarding the entrance to the valley. I went up and asked him a few questions, and he said he was an inner disciple of the sect. He accepted our master's bounty mission and came to protect us for a month."

"I guess the reason Master issued the mission is because of the demons we talked about before. What if that inner disciple can't stop the demons? Wouldn't we be doomed?"

Gu An had already spotted the inner disciple's figure in the distance, and with his current eyesight, he could clearly see the person's face.

He was a young man, dressed in a long blue robe, with a handsome and refined appearance, clearly not an ordinary person.

[Chu Jingfeng (Foundation Establishment Level 1): 19/290/870]

A mere nineteen-year-old can reach the first level of the Foundation Establishment Realm?
genius!

No wonder he was able to become an inner disciple.

Looking at the detection prompts before him, Gu An was filled with emotion.

The Tai Xuan Sect truly lives up to its reputation as the premier sect of the Tai Cang Dynasty; geniuses abound.

Li Ya and Meng Lang began to talk about the mysterious demon. Meng Lang found it absurd. The Tai Xuan Sect was so powerful, how could a demon have infiltrated it? And it had been half a month, and they still hadn't caught it.

Li Ya thought it was normal. In his words, the Tai Xuan Sect was too big, and the Medicine Valley was located on the periphery, so it was normal for disciples to encounter danger.

“A hundred years ago, a demonic cultivator invaded the Tai Xuan Sect, harmed hundreds of disciples, and then left triumphantly. That demon may know some secret techniques, making it difficult to capture.” Li Ya said in a low voice.

"Let alone the Tai Xuan Sect, there is no absolutely safe place in this world. The spiritual resources that the imperial dynasty provides to the Demon Suppression Prefectures in various regions every year are an immeasurable amount..."

Li Ya began to talk about the world, and Gu An and Meng Lang listened attentively with great interest.

Gu An's family, the Ji family, was a family of cultivators. Having grown up in the Ji family, Gu An knew very little about the world. This was the first time he had realized how dangerous the world was.

Demons and evil spirits roam the land, and three or four out of ten cultivators die at the hands of demons and evil spirits.

Gu An became even more frightened after hearing this.

He absolutely cannot go out anymore; he must stay in the Tai Xuan Sect and accumulate lifespan!
Let him wait a thousand or ten thousand years, until the Tai Xuan Sect goes bankrupt!

"But our Medicine Valley has so many medicinal herbs, which are of great significance. Why did the sect only send an inner disciple?" Meng Lang said indignantly.

Li Ya shook his head and said, "There are more than fifty such medicine valleys in the Tai Xuan Sect. The herbs cultivated here are not considered very precious. Inside the Tai Xuan Sect, there are even more valuable medicine valleys, where rare and precious herbs are grown. Each one can change the fate of mortals."

Upon hearing this, Gu An's eyes lit up, and he began to inquire about the situation of the medicine valley.

However, Li Ya only knew that the medicine valley existed; he didn't know the specifics.

The three chatted for a while longer before parting ways. Each of them had to check the park regularly to prevent any unexpected situations from occurring with the herbs.

After the inspection, they each went back to their rooms.

Gu An tied a rope to the white spirit rat's body, preventing it from escaping.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, placed the white spirit mouse on his lap, and began to cultivate.

He cultivates the Dragon Strength Divine Yuan Technique, which can enhance strength and lifespan. As for other techniques, he is too lazy to cultivate them. He will just use them to increase his lifespan when he has enough.

As night fell, Medicine Valley became quieter than ever before. Gu An's senses were now exceptionally sharp, and from a distance of a hundred feet, he could hear Cheng Xuandan talking to Chu Jingfeng, an inner disciple. Cheng Xuandan was very respectful to Chu Jingfeng, suggesting that Chu Jingfeng was more than just an inner disciple.

Through their conversation, Gu An learned the name of the demon.

Greed, anger, demons, and ghosts!

Chu Jingfeng was quite disdainful of the greedy, angry, and demonic spirits. His confident tone reassured Cheng Xuandan, and Gu An could clearly feel that Cheng Xuandan's heart rate had returned to normal.

"Greed, anger, demons..."

Gu An's eyes flickered. He was curious and wondered if his Dragon Force Divine Essence could annihilate the greedy and angry demons.

According to the inherited memories of the Dragon Strength Divine Essence Technique, its Dragon Strength has the effect of suppressing demons and eliminating evil.

He had to prepare for the worst, in case Chu Jingfeng couldn't hold on!

No matter how long his life is, he only has one!
He can't afford to gamble!

That night, everyone in the Medicine Valley was breathing very slowly, clearly affected by their emotions. Gu An, noticing this, became even more nervous.

Gu An didn't fall asleep until dawn.

For the next five days, no demons or ghosts appeared, and Gu An's tense heart gradually relaxed.

sixth day.

As always, Gu An went back to his room to rest after dark. This time, he brought back four travelogues from the library, intending to broaden his understanding of the world.

The white spirit rat darted out from under the bed and quickly jumped onto the table. Ever since it sensed the aura of Gu An cultivating the Dragon Strength Divine Yuan Technique, it had become dependent on Gu An. Now, even if it wasn't leashed, it wouldn't run away.

Gu An sat down at the table, teased the white spirit mouse, and then began to read a book called "The Travels of the Green Knight".

The window was half-open, and the night breeze blew in, causing the candlelight on the oil lamp to flicker and the shadow of the white mouse on the table to lengthen from time to time.

Gu An found the travelogue quite interesting.

It's about too much romance between men and women. The chivalrous hero travels the world, experiencing the scenery of the north and south of the country. He slays demons and monsters, and also has fleeting romances.

As Gu An watched until late at night, he began to feel that something was amiss.

How come every woman Qingxia encounters falls for him? This guy even pretends to be in a difficult position, letting the women half-heartedly give in...

Could this have been written by a scholar?
Gu An secretly despised the author of this book, but still enjoyed reading it.

call--

A gust of cold wind blew in from the window, and even Gu An, who had mastered the Dragon Strength Divine Yuan Technique, couldn't help but shiver. He put down the book in his hand, got up, and prepared to close the window.

Before he even reached the window, he suddenly heard a noise in the distance. He stopped and listened carefully.

"Monster! Die!"

Chu Jingfeng's low shout made Gu An's hair stand on end.

Has the demon of greed and anger arrived?

However, Chu Jingfeng didn't seem afraid at all; in fact, he was quite excited and seemed very reliable.

"what--"

Just as Gu An's heart was beginning to settle, he heard Chu Jingfeng's scream, which startled him so much that he quickly went to close the window and turned back to blow out the oil lamp.

Gu An retreated to a corner of the room. The white spirit rat clearly sensed something and quickly jumped into his arms.

This little beast is actually trembling too!

Its trembling intensified Gu An's fear.

From childhood to adulthood, Gu An had never encountered any monsters or evil spirits. There was no way around it; the Ji family was too safe. When he was a child, the most terrifying beings in his eyes were the Ji family's guards, like Zhang Fei and Li Kui.

"Chu Jingfeng, you'd better live up to your boast. And Li Ya next door, I see you have extraordinary talent and a unique destiny. You're destined to be the protagonist of a novel. Slay that demon, and you'll rise to power in a single stroke of luck..."

Gu An tried to calm himself down, his fists clenched, already gathering the dragon energy within his body.

Soon, he heard the sound of the door next door being pushed open. It was Li Ya, who rushed to support Chu Jingfeng with his sword.

As for Meng Lang, he was even worse than Gu An, hiding under the bed, which almost made the already nervous and uneasy Gu An curse out loud.

This bastard usually acts all high and mighty in front of him, calling himself the big brother, but I never expected him to be such a coward when things get tough.

As Gu An thought this, every second that followed felt like torture.

In his perception, Chu Jingfeng's aura suddenly disappeared, and he wondered if he was dead.

"You monster! Shut up!"

Gu An caught Li Ya's voice, which sent chills down his spine.

This demon wants to eat them?

Immediately afterwards, Gu An heard a bang, and Li Ya's voice came to an abrupt end.

Is it over?
So useless?

Gu An's heart was pounding like a war drum, and he couldn't calm down at all.

Cheng Xuandan and Zhang Chunqiu both hid in their respective rooms, pretending not to hear such a commotion. Truly, like master, like disciple...

Silence fell outside, and even Gu An, with his exceptional senses, could not detect the movements or presence of the demons of greed, anger, and lust.

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