I am about to die of old age, and I have awakened the character of longevity.

Chapter 180 It’s worth coming to this world!
That night.

Outside the door, the snow was flying and the wind was howling.

Because of the power he had just used, the furniture in the room was in disarray, wood fragments were scattered all over the floor, and even the windows were blown open. The biting cold wind howled in and slapped Xie An, who was only wearing his lining.

Xie An, however, did not feel the cold at all, letting the cold wind blow his thin clothes and lift his long, shiny black hair. His entire attention was fixed on the masculine and heroic young man in the bronze mirror.

In his previous life, Xie An had watched too many TV dramas, and the ancient bronze mirrors in those dramas couldn't even clearly reflect people. In fact, when he arrived in Daqian, Xie An realized that this was all a misunderstanding.

The craftsmanship of bronze mirrors in this world is very high. They are polished and smooth, and metals such as tin and lead are added to make the bronze mirrors look silvery and shiny. They can clearly reflect people.

However, after a period of use, the bronze mirror will become dull due to oxidation, also known as "dark mirror". Therefore, it is very necessary to regularly find a "mirror polisher" to maintain the bronze mirror in order to maintain the clarity of the mirror.

Mirror grinders use abrasives made of tin powder, alum, deer antlers, mercury, etc., and then wipe the mirror surface vigorously with felt until the mirror is so smooth that even the fine hairs of a person can be clearly seen.

In order to achieve better results, the "mirror grinder" will also use a grinding wheel with the same curvature radius as the mirror as a reference surface, and grind the mirror against it, so that the mirror will become smoother.

The boy's appearance reflected in the large bronze mirror in front of him was so clear that even his hairs were visible.

As he watched, Xie An's nose felt sore and his eyes became hot.

Scenes from the past flashed through my mind.

When Xie An traveled through time and space to this world, he was a passionate young man of twenty. However, he suffered as a prostitute apprentice in the imperial court. In troubled times, he could only hide his ideals in his heart. He toiled every day to make a living and was ignored by others. He watched helplessly as the years passed and his hair turned gray...

Since learning the health-preserving exercises, Xie An has calmed down and gradually accepted the old man's haggard face.

However, that so-called acceptance... was nothing more than being forced.

If there is a chance to return to the body of a teenager, who wouldn’t want it?

Now, I’m really back to my youth!
Eight years of painstaking training, nearly seven years of refining the Mingyu Gong. Diligent efforts through winter and summer, toiling away in spring and autumn... Finally, today, I've returned to my youth!

It's not easy!
Upon closer inspection, he saw that this person looked like an eighteen-year-old, two years older than when he had traveled through time. He looked completely different from the Xie An before. Unless someone like Madam Li had seen Xie An age, no one could recognize him!

Xie An pinched his face and crotch hard... then a brilliant smile appeared on his face.

A young body is so powerful.

Soon, Xie An discovered a problem:
Will I show myself in this body from now on, or will I go back to my 30-year-old self?
The eighteen-year-old body looks young and full of vigor. Young girls would probably scream in their hearts when they see it... But if she goes out like this, the secret of Mingyu Nineteen will be exposed.

The body of a thirty-year-old is less vigorous and energetic, but more stable, mature and restrained.

The struggle between heaven and man...

If Xie An were 20 or 30 years younger, he would definitely be eager to show off his youthful appearance to others.

But now, Xie An no longer has the desire to show off.

"Forget it, old man, I'd better be calm. Don't try to act cool and young. My body is already very good at thirty years old."

After Xie An made up his mind, he no longer hesitated.

But... the young man in the mirror is truly stunning. It would be a shame to keep him hidden forever. He has to be of some use after all...

Suddenly, Xie An had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and thought of a perfect use for the young man's body:
If someone offends me openly in the future, and I am not in a position to take action... then I will use the boy's body to kill him!

God knows it was me who did it?

A passionate young man should do these things!

After making up his mind, Xie An felt relieved. He touched his face and was about to practice Mingyu Gong to return to his previous appearance.

At that moment, he suddenly felt unwell. His muscles were numb, his bones were tingling... Xie An scratched frantically in unbearable pain.

what's the situation?
After feeling it for a while, Xie An discovered that the cold and hot energies in the muscle and bone cells throughout his body were constantly conflicting with each other and were not very stable.

"Could it be that the cold and hot energies are unstable, causing the rejuvenation to also be unstable?"

After much thought, Xie An guessed that it was most likely due to this factor.

Immediately, Xie An returned the cold and hot energies that were trapped in the muscle and bone cells throughout his body to the Crimson Palace. As expected, the cold and hot energies in the Crimson Palace returned to normal, and Xie An's appearance also returned to his previous appearance at the age of thirty.

I feel much more comfortable.

"Sure enough."

"It seems that my Mingyu Gong hasn't been fully cultivated yet. If I rashly force the cold and hot energies to return to my young body, the effect won't last long and there will be certain side effects. But it's not a big deal. I'll just have to get used to it slowly."

"Let me try the effect of Mingyu Gong."

When Ming Yu Gong reaches the nineteenth stage, in addition to the effect of rejuvenation, it also significantly enhances the five senses, speed and strength of the body.

Xie An activated the Beginning of Winter solar term and stepped out of the room in one step, appearing in the central courtyard.

He ran as fast as a stream of light, and struck with a punch as powerful as a mountain or sea. Controlling it with his extraordinary five senses was a bit strenuous, but with full concentration, it wasn't a problem.

How many times stronger than Frost Descent?
click!
Xie An tapped the tree trunk lightly and rushed onto the roof, his toes touching the black tiles, as light as a swallow. Looking out, most of the county was in sight, and the sky was full of flying snow.

"This body is so comfortable. My hands and feet feel nimble, and I can control weights or weights. My five senses are so sharp that I can detect even the slightest movement. I feel like I can do anything."

I have never controlled such a magical body.

Yes, Xie An felt that he could do many incredible things at this moment.

He slowly raised his right hand and spread out his palm, letting the snowflakes fall into his palm, then melt into water and slide down the lines of his palm and fall to the ground.

"After eight years of hard training, I finally obtained the nineteenth section of Mingyu."

Although he was happy, Xie An did not get too carried away.

After all, Su Yuqing had said that only four high priests could rival a ninth-grade Grandmaster. In other words, he was currently equivalent to about a quarter to a fifth of a ninth-grade Grandmaster.

The blessing effect brought by Mingyu Nineteenth Section is already so terrifying, and the Grandmaster is even better than this.

Martial arts...Grandmaster!
As long as I don’t meet a martial arts master, I can walk around freely.

Comfortable!

A chivalrous hero in the martial arts world, taking pleasure in revenge.

Behind the scenes, it still depends on strength.

If you don't have the strength, you will be killed before you can even get your wish.

Xie An rubbed his hands. "Now, I can kill a ninth-level martial artist. I just don't know how powerful a ninth-level master is..."

Strength gives courage...

At this moment, a cold voice came from behind, "What? Want to fight a Ninth Rank Grandmaster?"

Xie An was startled, then his five senses sensed... that it was Su Yuqing coming, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Xie An turned around and saw Su Yuqing, dressed in a blue silk dress, standing gracefully on a rooftop ten meters away. The falling snow made her dress appear even more holy and free.

Xie An bowed, "Excuse me, Princess. Why are you still awake so late?"

Su Yuqing walked over slowly and said calmly, "How can anyone sleep when you make such a big noise during your retreat?"

Xie An had been so engrossed in the matter that he didn't really pay much attention to it. He soon realized Su Yuqing's intention and said, "Thank you, Princess, for your support."

Su Yuqing slowly walked up to Xie An and looked him up and down. "Congratulations. Why don't you use the more handsome and energetic young man?"

After hearing what Su Yuqing said, Xie An knew... she had seen herself rejuvenated just now.

But it doesn’t matter, after all, they did support me during my retreat.

"I'm getting older and don't really like to show off. It's better to be cautious. I look good the way I am right now."

Su Yuqing chuckled lightly, "You are quite steady. But seeing your rejuvenation, I found it truly miraculous. The Mingyu Gong is truly a remarkable feat. It can truly restore a person to the physique of youth. No wonder the martial arts world fought so fiercely for this feat. Even the King of Huainan was deeply tempted. Now, after seeing your miraculous feat, I understand why."

After a pause, she looked up at the snow-filled sky in the distance. "Even if you're a prince, holding unparalleled power, you'll eventually grow old, your hair will turn gray, and who wouldn't want to be young again? The human heart is never satisfied."

Xie An seemed to have some understanding and nodded in agreement.

Then, Xie An turned his head and looked in the direction Su Yuqing was looking, and also saw the vast sky and flying snow.

In his mind, he was thinking:
Rejuvenation is good and cool, but it only returns the appearance and physique of a young person. You will still die.

The immense power, splendor, and wealth of this world are but fleeting clouds. Even if one sits upon the throne of supreme authority, after a hundred years, it will turn to dust. Only by seeking the immortal way, attaining immortality, can one's journey to this world be worthwhile.

Xie An felt that he should start planning.

We can't continue to waste time.

However, this is probably a century-long project. No one in Daqian has surpassed the upper limit of lifespan in the past five thousand years, so this matter requires further consideration. Once I ascend to a high position in Daqian, I can begin scouring the national registers and treasures, mobilizing the nation's might... to find the secret to immortality for myself. Take your time; there's no rush.

At that moment, Su Yuqing suddenly turned around and looked at Xie An, "Do you want me to let you fight with the Ninth Rank Grandmaster as you wish?"

Xie An recovered and was actually quite eager to try. "Aren't there only two martial arts masters in Nanzhou, the Princess and He Nanfeng? Where did this ninth-grade master come from?"

Su Yuqing said calmly, "I can suppress my strength to the ninth rank and fight with you."

Xie An thought about it and finally shook his head to refuse.

Fists and feet have no eyes, especially when it comes to Xie An's level. Although the princess has suppressed the realm, there is no guarantee that there will be scratches or something. She is a golden branch and jade leaf, so it is not suitable.

In fact, when it comes down to it, Xie An felt that he and the eldest princess were not that familiar with each other.

Otherwise, Xie An really wanted to try the power of Mingyu Nineteenth Section.

It wasn't that Xie An was aggressive, but now that he had achieved a breakthrough, he wanted to understand his actual combat power. Only a ninth-level martial artist could find out. A ninth-level master would be even better...

Su Yuqing didn't force it. "Your current strength is already above that of a ninth-level martial artist. Only a few extremely powerful ninth-level peak martial artists can be your match. You can go to the Demon Suppression Division's library to find some martial arts to practice. The Heavy Mountain Blade you practiced before is no longer suitable for you."

"Thank you for the reminder, Princess."

Su Yuqing continued to remind him, "Also, although Mingyu Gong has a great effect on the body, it is ultimately a blessing, not the self. You still need to consolidate your martial arts realm and reach the ninth level as soon as possible. If possible, you can choose an opportunity to break through to the martial arts master level."

Xie An heard the hidden meaning in the words.

It seems that the eldest princess still feels that Ming Yugong is not as good as the martial arts master.

Is there any mystery behind this?
Xie An did not miss the opportunity to ask, "Although Mingyu Nineteen Sections cannot be compared with the Ninth Rank Grandmaster, Mingyu Twenty Sections and Twenty-One Sections can definitely be compared with the Ninth Rank Grandmaster. Is there any other explanation between the two?"

Su Yuqing nodded slightly, "Of course. Do you know... why martial arts masters look down on Mingyu Gong?"

"Why?"

"Ming Yu Gong is indeed good, but it is only suitable for martial artists. However, it does not change a martial artist's lifespan. Only by breaking through the martial arts master level and unlocking the secrets of the human body can one enjoy a lifespan of three hundred years. This is one reason.

Secondly, if one cultivates the Mingyu Gong to twenty-something stages, one should be comparable to a ninth-grade Grandmaster. If one reaches great perfection at twenty-four stages, one might even be comparable to an eighth-grade Grandmaster. However, if one is injured, such as a broken arm or internal injuries, there's no way to recover. It's no different from a martial artist. However, a martial arts Grandmaster is different. Having unlocked the secrets of the human body, their essence and blood are vast, their true self is powerful, and they can influence external objects. Even if internal organs are ruptured or limbs are severed, with the help of certain medicinal pills, they can be regenerated and restored to their original state.

In short, becoming a martial arts master is the right path."

Xie An was stunned when he heard this.

After all, there are many benefits to being a martial arts master.

Although Xie An lived a long life, he was only calm and indifferent. He was not a big man who had been in a high position for a long time, and his knowledge was far inferior to that of the eldest princess.

Xie An bowed, "Thank you, Princess, for your advice."

Su Yuqing chuckled and said, "No need to thank me. It's amazing that you've come this far on your own. You have a promising future."

After saying goodbye to Su Yuqing, Xie An returned to his bedroom.

But Su Yuqing's last words were still on my mind.

Even if the internal organs are ruptured and the limbs are broken, they can be restored.

This is indeed a bit unbelievable.

He also has to be a martial arts master.

Although this method was not as fascinating to Xie An as immortality, it was still very attractive to Xie An now.

Living in a chaotic world with poor medical conditions, Xie An was afraid of getting injured or sick... and then dying.

If you can become a martial arts master, you won’t be afraid of these things.

Unfortunately, Xie An did not have extraordinary talent in the martial arts, so he had to take his time. He was even unsure whether he could finally break through to the level of a martial arts master.

According to Su Yuqing, only one out of a hundred ninth-level martial artists can achieve a breakthrough...

However, Xie An was not panicked.

If you don’t have talent in martial arts, you can make up for it with health-preserving exercises.

Health-preserving exercises and martial arts are one and the same. You can take the lead by practicing health-preserving exercises to generate powerful potential energy, which will then spread to martial arts.

Xie An has verified this trick many times and it works.

When I cultivate Mingyu Gong to the twenty-fourth level of perfection, I will rush towards the martial arts with this powerful potential energy... and still not be able to break through to the Grandmaster level?

"After this breakthrough, I feel like my body is completely drained. I need to get some sleep first."

……

The next day, Xie An slept until noon before waking up leisurely.

Snow stopped.

The warm sunlight poured in through the window and fell on Xie An's face, making him feel warm.

Xie An slowly opened his eyes and felt extremely comfortable all over his body.

It's a completely young body.

All the expected reactions were there.

Xie An stood up and stretched, feeling really comfortable.

As I looked around, I found that the room was in a mess and many of the furniture were damaged.

After getting dressed and washing up, he went out and saw Han Li, He Chunli, Chunlan and Yuhe standing outside the hanging flower gate, looking at him worriedly.

He Chunli's eyes turned red. "Master, you really scared me to death. There was a lot of noise inside yesterday, but Miss Yuhe refused to let us in, saying you were trying to break through."

Xie An glanced at Yuhe and found that Yuhe was also worried. He immediately understood... It must be Su Yuqing who informed Yuhe not to let outsiders in.

I don't want these people to overthink it.

Xie An smiled and said, "I am indeed trying to break through the barrier, but it's not dangerous. Don't you know what kind of character I am? I won't do anything unless I am 90% sure. But my room is indeed quite damaged. Chunlan... or Yuhe, you should come and find a reliable carpenter to repair it."

There are precious plants planted in the courtyard, and Xie An is worried that Chunlan can't take care of them.

Chunlan felt a little disappointed when she heard that Xie An didn't ask him to do anything.

Then Xie An said, "Chunlan, I'm hungry. Go get me something to eat."

"Okay." Chunlan immediately went to work happily.

The county town was full of craftsmen of all trades, so Yuhe found a middle-aged carpenter named Yang nearby and repaired it in half a day. Before leaving, Yuhe didn't forget to give Yang a small ingot of silver.

Carpenter Yang looked very honest. He quickly put down his bag of tools and didn't dare to accept the money. He bent down and said with great fear, "Master General, I can't do this. I am very lucky to be able to repair your house. How dare I ask for money?"

Yuhe was very surprised, "Do you know the master?"

Carpenter Yang said, "Everyone in the county is saying that the new chief of the Demon Suppression Division is kind and righteous. He recently wiped out the Giant Whale Gang, benefiting 100,000 people in the six towns around. I live not far away, so how could I not know about it?"

Yuhe smiled and stuffed the silver into Carpenter Yang's pocket. "You say our master is kind and righteous, so I can't take advantage of you. Otherwise, my master wouldn't be kind and righteous."

"This..." Carpenter Yang suddenly realized that he had gotten himself into trouble. He was in an awkward position, not knowing whether to stop or not.

Xie An was amused by this and said, "It's not easy for everyone to make a living. Please accept it. I will definitely trouble you in the future."

Xie An spoke, and Carpenter Yang no longer dared to refuse. He took the silver with both hands, bowed and thanked him, "Thank you very much, General Manager. If you need me in the future, please call me anytime. I am Yang Jianhe, and I run a carpentry shop diagonally across the street."

After seeing Yang Jianhe off, Yuhe returned, looked at Xie An, and then smiled and pulled Xie An to Baozhi's side, "Master, look, I've increased the watering of the medicinal herbs according to your instructions these past two days. It has grown a small embryo. In a few days, it will grow into a tender shoot."

Xie An looked down and saw...

The five thumb-thick sprouts were eaten by the white fox, and now a new embryo sprout has grown out, which is blood-red and plump, but has already protruded from the stump.

Ok.

Grow out quickly.

Once it grows well, you can continue trading with the white fox.

Xie An finally discovered that the white fox had a mine at home, and it was a big mine.

I don't know what the white fox does at home...

"By the way, have you seen any foxes come to our house in the past two days?"

(End of this chapter)