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

Chapter 230: No hope of immortality, farewell forever!
The heavy rain continued to pour down, soaking Xiao Hongtang's red cotton jacket and melting the two sugar figures in her hands.

Xie An slowly squatted down, took a candy man from Xiao Hongtang, put it in his mouth, and bit it with a "crunch". "Last time, things happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to wait for Xiao Hongtang's candy man. This candy man is also very good."

Xiao Hongtang jumped into Xie An's arms, hugged him tightly, and called him "Little Grandpa".

"Little Grandpa, I thought I would never see you again!"

Tang Linshi watched from the side for a while, her nose feeling a little sore and her eyes burning. After a long time, she came over with an oil-paper umbrella, "Okay, come inside quickly, don't get yourself wet."

After greeting Tang Lin, Xie An took Xiao Hongtang's hand and slowly walked into the Xie Mansion.

The layout and decoration of the mansion are still the same as the Xie Mansion in Qingwu County, but it is much more magnificent and can accommodate many people together.

Perhaps because they are all outsiders, they choose to live together to keep each other warm and to take care of each other if something happens.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Xie An heard the bustling sounds. These sounds were very familiar to Xie An.

When we entered the restaurant, the lively atmosphere immediately quieted down and everyone looked towards the door.

Xie An took a quick glance.

They are all acquaintances.

Han Li was now a man in his thirties. Years of martial arts training had given him a tough, resolute demeanor, a certain air of heroism, and crow's feet at the corners of his eyes.

He Chunli looked slightly younger than Han Li, and possessed a much calmer disposition. Sitting next to He Chunli, Chunlan, with a large belly, was clearly pregnant, and was chatting casually with Yuhe.

Tang Qingfeng and Tang Qingyun were already very old, with gray hair and deep wrinkles on their temples.

"Master!"

"Master!"

Han Li and He Chunli immediately rushed forward and bowed eagerly.

Xie An was filled with emotion upon seeing his old friends, yet he could sense that there was no great unfamiliarity or alienation between them. He reached out and helped the two men up, "It's been four years since we last met, and you seem much more composed. Don't be polite, both of you sit down and talk."

Afterwards, Xie An greeted everyone one by one, then took the seat at the head of the table and asked everyone to sit down and eat.

Yuhe was extremely excited and took the initiative to add more bowls and chopsticks for Xie An. Tang Qingfeng even took out the old wine that he had collected for many years.

During the meal, everyone toasted each other and chatted. As the conversation progressed, the unfamiliarity between them gradually dissipated, and they began to talk about everything, just like they were back in the Xie Mansion in Qingwu County four years ago.

Things and people have changed, but the bond hidden in each other's hearts has never faded.

As Xie An drank, he looked at everyone chatting and smiling, feeling very comfortable and relaxed. Scenes from the past ten years emerged involuntarily in his mind.

Chunlan was pregnant and in a good mood. He Chunli sat beside Chunlan, taking care of her from time to time, occasionally stroking her belly, with a smile on his face.

Although Han Li was a bachelor, he worked in the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division and became a small leader of the Demon Suppression Guards. He always talked about the Demon Suppression Division in his casual conversations.

Yuhe also opened a school nearby, dealing with education and educating people. She was particularly excited when she talked about which children were naughty. Chunlan said that when her child was born, she would send him to Yuhe's school to learn to read and write and learn the principles of life.

As for Tang Qingyun, Tang Qingfeng and the Tang Lin family, they naturally surrounded Xiao Hongtang, hoping that Xiao Hongtang would achieve something in the future, and they talked about Xiao Hongtang's homework every other sentence.

Everyone has his or her own life and his or her own hopes.

After a brief period of enthusiasm, Xie An felt like an outsider and somewhat out of place.

But as a person who had experienced it, Xie An knew that this was inevitable.

The children had grown up and finally had their own support and hopes. Naturally, it was impossible for everything to revolve around Xie An. Although everyone still maintained their enthusiasm for Xie An, Xie An could still feel this change.

If I have to say that there is someone who can be relied upon, it is only the innocent and lovely little girl Xiao Hongtang.

After the meal, Yuhe and Tang Lin were busy clearing away the dishes, while Xie An stayed to drink a few cups of tea with everyone. Then, Xiao Hongtang dragged her to the backyard, eagerly asking Xie An to teach her knife skills.

Xie An didn't expect Xiao Hongtang to be so interested in swordsmanship and martial arts, so he smiled and said, "Then let our little heroine show you some swordsmanship. Let me see."

"Little grandpa, just watch this." Xiao Hongtang was very pleased with himself. He drew his sword from its sheath with a clang and began to practice in front of Xie An in a very professional manner.

At first Xie An thought it was just children playing house, but after watching for a while his expression became much more serious.

Blood rush!
At the age of fourteen, Xiao Hongtang had actually reached the Chongxue realm!
Extraordinary talent.

Moreover, Xiao Hongtang's knife skills are sharp and neat, with great force and power, and his moves are very smooth.

If this happened in Qingwu County, he would already be considered a master.

At this moment, Tang Qingfeng walked over, stood beside Xie An, and said softly, "Little Hongtang has been particularly diligent and conscientious over the past four years. Perhaps influenced by you, she is determined to become a great swordsman. Later, the eldest princess came and was moved by Little Hongtang's determination, so she took her to the Yunzhou Taoist Temple. Since then, with the guidance of a good teacher, Little Hongtang has practiced swordsmanship year after year. She has made rapid progress. Her adoptive father said that she will achieve extraordinary things in the future. Qingwu County has suffered a great disaster, and the Tang family's hopes are pinned on Little Hongtang. She is gradually becoming more sensible, and the pressure is not small."

Xie An nodded, "Little Hongtang is indeed extremely talented, but what is even more rare is his character. Now that he is being nurtured by the Yunzhou Taoist Academy, he will surely become a great talent in the future."

Tang Qingfeng was obviously very satisfied with Xiao Hongtang's performance, and he couldn't hide the satisfaction between his brows. "Father said the same thing."

Xie An asked, "Why didn't Brother Tang come to finish his meal?"

Tang Qingfeng said, "Father is in the yard. I'll take you there later."

Xie An agreed.

At this time, Xiao Hongtang finished practicing swordsmanship and walked up to Xie An excitedly, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "Little Grandpa, how is it?"

Xie An smiled and said, "You are an excellent swordsman. If you persist for ten years, you will surely become a master."

After receiving Xie An's affirmation, Xiao Hongtang's face turned red, and she was obviously greatly encouraged. "Grandpa said that you have become a martial arts master. How about showing me a set of swordsmanship?"

"it is good."

Xie An took the knife from Xiao Hongtang, walked into the rain and began to practice.

Little Red Sugar watched at the side very seriously, stunned.

Xie An's blade was as swift as lightning, as fierce as thunder, and every strike was accompanied by a whistling sound of bones and muscles trembling. The ground within a ten-meter radius was shaking, and the surrounding rain was twisted and swept around by the blade, giving the impression of mobilizing the power of heaven and earth.

After Xie An put away his sword, the rain within a radius of ten meters returned to normal.

Little Red Sugar took the knife in a daze, only to be horrified to find the blade had turned red hot, burning her hand. Soon, cracks appeared on the blade, and finally, with a clang, it shattered into countless pieces of iron, which fell to the ground with a clanging sound.

Xiao Hongtang took a step back in shock, staring blankly at the remaining knife handle in his hand, his face extremely pale.

She was no longer a newbie and knew that the knife could not withstand Xie An's blood and energy and broke into pieces on its own.

Is this the power of a martial arts master?

Little Hongtang was trembling with excitement, her bones were soft. She raised her head and looked at Xie An expectantly, "What rank of Grandmaster is Little Grandpa now?"

Xie An said: "Fourth rank. But I have the blessing of health-preserving skills, combined with other secret methods, I can kill a second-rank master."

In order to arouse Xiao Hongtang's ardent yearning for the master, Xie An did not hide anything.

hiss!
Xiao Hongtang and Tang Qingfeng both gasped.

Xiao Hongtang had heard about the terrifying power of Grandmasters in the Taoist temple, but Tang Qingfeng was the most shocked. He simply couldn't imagine that the old man who had studied the Five Animal Play at the Chen Clan Martial Arts School in Wuqiao Town had become a fourth-grade Grandmaster in just fourteen years.

It's scary!

Little Red Sugar clenched his fists and shouted excitedly, "Great! Little Red Sugar wants to become a Grandmaster like Little Grandpa in the future."

Xie An felt the heat and desire in Xiao Hongtang's eyes, and stroked Xiao Hongtang's forehead with a smile, "Come on, Xiao Hongtang, as long as you don't change your heart towards the Tao, you will definitely succeed."

Little Red Sugar uttered a heavy "hmm".

"Then you should go to bed early, as you still have to go to the Taoist temple tomorrow. I'll go see your grandfather." Xie An said goodbye to Xiao Hongtang, and under the guidance of Tang Qingfeng, he came to the villa to visit Tang Zhengyang.

Tang Qingfeng did not enter the house, Xie An went there alone.

Entering the living room, Xie An met Tang Zhengyang.

However, after seeing Tang Zhengyang's appearance, Xie An was shocked.

Tang Zhengyang is now much older than he was four years ago. His hair and beard are all white, his face is full of wrinkles, and his complexion is pale. He looks very old and seems to have not much time left.

Tang Zhengyang sat in front of the incense table, with his head lowered and his waist hunched, looking depressed.

"Big brother."

Xie An shouted.

Tang Zhengyang then raised his head, and after seeing Xie An, his cloudy eyes slowly brightened up, "It's my fifth brother!"

Then, Tang Zhengyang stood up tremblingly, walked forward and shook Xie An's hand tightly, looking at Xie An carefully, "Fifth brother, as your eldest brother, I am satisfied to see that you are safe."

Xie An saw the countless yellow spots in Tang Zhengyang's eyes and knew that he couldn't see clearly, so he moved closer to take a look.

"Brother, I'm sorry for making you travel thousands of miles to Yunzhou over the years, and for causing you so much suffering." Xie An felt very uncomfortable.

"Hey, what are you talking about? If it weren't for your help, my Tangjiabao would have been gone long ago. As your eldest brother, I am grateful for your kindness." Tang Zhengyang said angrily, pulling Xie An to sit down. Then, with trembling hands, he poured Xie An a cup of tea, "Come, have some hot tea."

The tea was cold.

The teacup is very dirty and hasn't been washed for a long time.

He picked up another sweet-scented osmanthus cake and handed it to Xie An, "This is the pancake Qingyun bought. Have a couple of bites."

Xie An knew that Tang Zhengyang was getting old and confused.

Not very clear consciousness.

Xie An did not point it out, but drank a sip of "hot tea" and ate a pancake.

Tang Zhengyang leaned forward and looked at Xie An, "How does it taste?"

Xie An's nose was sour, "What big brother gave me is delicious."

Tang Zhengyang finally smiled, "Then eat more. I'm old, and I'm not particular about what I eat and drink. I hope you don't mind, Fifth Brother."

"No, big brother."

Xie An ate the whole plate of pancakes and drank the hot tea in the teapot. Then he said, "I have come all the way here and I am indeed hungry."

Tang Zhengyang was very pleased, "It's good to be able to eat. How long do you plan to stay in Yunzhou this time?"

Xie An originally wanted to say he would stay for a few days and then leave, as he still needed to go look for the Jin family. However, facing Tang Zhengyang's lingering look, he couldn't bring himself to say it, so he said, "I've found a job outside and will be here for a long time. If I have time, I'll come and visit Big Brother."

Tang Zhengyang felt warmed by what he heard, but he said, "Well, what's so good about a dying old man like me? My ability as a big brother is limited, and I can't help you much. You still have to earn your own future. Don't worry about me."

Xie An couldn't bear to listen any longer, so he reached out and grabbed Tang Zhengyang's wrist, transferring some of the spiritual energy in his body to Tang Zhengyang. As the spiritual energy was injected, Tang Zhengyang's complexion began to improve significantly.

But within a short moment, Tang Zhengyang became energetic, his cloudy eyes became brighter, his hunched back straightened, and he regained his spirited appearance.

"Fifth brother, is this... innate vitality?" Tang Zhengyang sensed something.

Xie An nodded, "Yes."

Tang Zhengyang was greatly surprised, "Fifth brother, have you broken through to the Martial Saint level?"

Xie An shook his head, "No. But I absorbed some of the Martial Saint's innate energy, so I have this ability."

Tang Zhengyang sat up straight and boiled water to make tea for Xie An again. He looked much more cheerful. "Fifth brother, you really have a great opportunity. Congratulations."

Xie An realized that Tang Zhengyang was sincerely congratulating him and had no jealousy at all.

The two talked about their experiences over the past few years.

Finally, Tang Zhengyang sighed, "Fifth brother is luckier than the other four brothers."

Xie An vaguely realized something, "How are the four brothers?"

Tang Zhengyang pointed to the spirit tablet on the incense table behind him and said, "My second brother, Longxia, was searching for immortality in an ancient tomb in Huangzhou four years ago when he was attacked by the enemy and died.

My third brother, Yi Qiutang, also sought immortality in Bingzhou, but was unfortunately ambushed and had his arm severed to survive. He also passed away two years later. As for my fourth brother, Chen Donghai, he failed in his quest for immortality in Beiliang. After returning home, he was depressed and felt that the path to immortality was elusive and the path to the great world was hopeless. He died in despair.

Xie An was greatly shocked. He still vaguely remembered the time when they were drinking and chatting happily in the courtyard of Tangjiabao in Qingwu County, plotting the path to immortality.

That year, everyone was full of ambition and anticipation for the path to immortality.

I didn’t expect that more than ten years would pass, things would change and people would be separated by life and death.

Thinking of this, Xie An slowly stood up, walked to the incense table, lit three incense sticks for his three brothers, and bowed deeply, "Second brother, third brother, fourth brother, fifth brother is offering incense to you."

The thousand-year-old wild ginseng given by the second brother, the black iron from outer space given by the third brother, and the fish monster bone given by the fourth brother...

Everything is still fresh in my mind.

"Life is short, and plants and trees wither in autumn. It is hard to find an immortal fate. After all, we are just mortals, and after a hundred years, we will be buried in the underworld." Tang Zhengyang walked forward and lit three incense sticks.

"Longxia, Qiutang, Donghai..."

Xie An stood beside him, watching Tang Zhengyang's sorrowful cry. Suddenly, he understood why Tang Zhengyang aged so quickly.

The death of his three sworn brothers made Tang Zhengyang extremely sad. He also despaired of the immortal path and became depressed.

If people lose their goals, they may really not be able to survive.

It is said that people live for a breath, and Buddhas fight for a stick of incense.

It's not an exaggeration at all.

After three bows, Tang Zhengyang stood up straight and turned to look at Xie An. "Fifth brother, you helped me a lot back then, and the princess also gave me the Acquired Vitality Pill, but I still can't break through to the martial arts master level. Even if I break through the barrier with the Mingyu Gong, it won't take more than a hundred and fifty years. It won't be long before I, the eldest brother, will go down to accompany the three younger brothers."

Xie An said: "Brother, there is no need to be so desperate. I have discovered that there may be a chance for immortality in this world. Moreover, it is in Yunzhou."

Tang Zhengyang's dim eyes suddenly brightened up, "Really?"

"Really?" Xie An took out a small brocade box and handed it to Tang Zhengyang. "This is a Xiantian Yuanqi pill. It can prolong my life."

After saying that, Xie An took out another brocade box and said, "These are two acquired vitality pills that can help big brother reach the martial arts master level. As long as big brother breaks through the martial arts master level, he can enjoy another hundred years of life. Big brother, please boost your confidence and don't despair of this world. When I find my destiny, I will fulfill the oath we made that day and share the destiny with big brother."

Tang Zhengyang took the two brocade boxes, opened them and looked at them. Tears streamed down his face and his hands were shaking.

How lucky it was to recognize Xie An as my fifth brother and pass on the Mingyu Gong to him.

"Brother, this is an immortal technique I found, the Five Elements Soul Tempering Technique. I copied it down, please take a look." Xie An took out the immortal technique he had copied down long ago and handed it to Tang Zhengyang. "This matter is of great importance, please don't spread it to others, otherwise you may suffer a fatal disaster."

……

Xie An left the villa and breathed a sigh of relief.

He will never forget the kindness of Tang Zhengyang in teaching him Mingyu Gong.

If it weren't for the Mingyu Gong, there would be no future for me, and it would be even more impossible for me to reach this point today.

Xie An has always been grateful for Tang Zhengyang's kindness.

Now that it was like this, Xie An felt that he had repaid a favor, and he felt much more at ease.

I did everything I could.

As for whether Tang Zhengyang can break through and become a martial arts master to extend his life for another hundred years, it is not up to him to decide.

The brothers who had once sworn brotherhood had agreed to conspire for immortality... but now all had returned to dust, and in the end, all their efforts were in vain.

Everyone has his own destiny, which cannot be forced by human power.

Xie An went to Tang Qingfeng's villa and found Tang Qingfeng. He also called Tang Qingyun over. Xie An closed the door to isolate himself from outsiders.

Seeing Xie An so serious, Tang Qingfeng knew something was wrong. "But what do you want to explain?"

Xie An said: "I will be away from here for a while. The risk is not small, and I can't predict what will happen in the future. I just saw that my eldest brother was on the verge of death, so I gave him an innate elixir and two acquired elixirs. If my eldest brother can use the acquired elixir to break through to the martial arts master level, he can live another hundred years. If not... there is nothing I can do as his younger brother."

Hearing this, Tang Qingfeng and Tang Qingyun immediately stood up and bowed to express their gratitude, their eyes red.

Xie An helped the two people up, took out two acquired great pills, and handed them to each of them. "This is the acquired vital energy pill, one for each of you. Strive to break through to the martial arts master level in your lifetime."

Then, Xie An took out another post-natal pill and handed it to Tang Qingfeng, "This one is for Xiao Hongtang."

Afterwards, Xie An found Han Li and He Chunli, gave each of them a post-natal pill, made some instructions, and finally found Yu He and gave her two post-natal pills.

Yu He was greatly surprised, "Master, I am only a seventh-rank Grandmaster now..."

"You keep it for now."

Yuhe accepted it only after noticing Xie An's serious expression.

"By the way, where's Master Huang?"

Yuhe said, "Master Huang is gone."

"gone?"

"Master Huang left a letter for you. I'll get it for you."

Xie An was extremely shocked after reading the letter left by Master Huang.

It turned out that not long after Master Huang led everyone into Yunzhou City, they encountered a man in black. This man in black kidnapped Jin Xiaotang. This made Master Huang feel very guilty and felt that he had let Xie An down. He left a letter and searched everywhere for the whereabouts of the man in black.

The letter mentioned that the man in black finally disappeared at the red light in Crescent City.

After reading the letter, Xie An sat in the chair in a daze for a long time.

I didn't know so many things happened here.

Even though Master Huang was a fourth-grade or even third-grade master, he was still able to be kidnapped by someone.

After a long while, Xie An finally remembered something. "Didn't the Princess come here? Did she do anything?"

Yuhe said, "The young lady has been here before and went to look for Jin Xiaotang. By the way, the young lady said that if you come, you should go to the Demon Suppression Division.

"I heard from the young lady that His Majesty has conferred upon you the title of Duke and appointed you the Chief of the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division. Yunzhou is a powerful state, and a Chief of this state is a very important person, a true second-rank official, and a top figure after entering the capital."

When Xie An heard this, he didn't feel too excited.

Four years ago, Xie An would have cared about all this. But in the past four years, Xie An had found his destiny as an immortal, cultivated immortal techniques, mastered the Spiritual Mirror Seal, and even mastered the Half-Step Immortal Technique. He no longer had much interest in worldly wealth, fame, and power.

Moreover, Xie An had previously sought status and power in order to more conveniently seek immortal fate. Now, it was not necessary to do so.

"I still have some things to deal with. We can talk about the Demon Suppression Headquarters later."

Yu He opened her mouth wide and looked at Xie An in disbelief. She thought to herself: The first-class Duke, the General Manager of Yunzhou... Xie An didn't seem to care much.

Yu He clearly felt that Xie An four years later was very different from before. "If the young lady asks, what should I say?"

Xie An thought for a moment and said, "Just say what I said."

Leaving a word, Xie An walked out of the room.

The Demon Suppression Commander-in-Chief, Duke Xie... it's good, but Xie An is now working with Chen Yu'er to plot against the ancient city of Kongsang. It is not convenient for him to do it in public for the time being, and it is more convenient to do it in secret.

……

Four hundred miles outside Yunzhou City, there is a small town called Crescent City.

The town had a population of only a few hundred thousand, mostly wandering wuxia warriors. Martial arts were prevalent, and fights and competitions were common.

There are red lights in the city.

The magnificent seven-story building was hung with red lights and had a large stage built inside. Girls played music and danced, the singing and dancing were so charming that it made people lose themselves in the beauty.

There were countless seats on the three floors surrounding the stage, most of which were occupied by wealthy businessmen and knights who came to drink and have fun. However, most of them wanted to save face, so even though there were girls accompanying them, they maintained courtesy and did not touch them.

But there are also shameless ones who pull the girl into their arms in public and squeeze her hard. It is really a heavenly day.

Master Huang is one of those shameless people.

I was surrounded by girls and felt extremely happy.

But Master Huang's eyes were fixed on the red lantern on the door of a room opposite.

In the past few years, Master Huang has been searching for Jin Xiaotang in Crescent City.

Suddenly, the lantern on the door of the room lit up.

Master Huang was shocked. After pinching the two girls hard, he threw down two pieces of precious silver and let them go.

The next moment, a woman in a pink dress walked out of the door. She glanced around and then left the red light.

Master Huang followed immediately.

……

Yunzhou City.

Xie Mansion.

Xie An stayed here for seven days.

At the beginning, Xie An felt that it was okay. Everyone was having a great time.

But as time goes by, everyone has their own things to do.

He Chunli accompanied Chunlan who was about to give birth, Han Li was busy going to the Demon Suppression Division to slay demons, Tang Qingfeng and Tang Lin were busy with Xiao Hongtang's homework, and Yuhe was also busy with school affairs.

As for Tang Zhengyang, he began to retreat to strive to become a martial arts master.

Everyone has their own life.

Although Xie An felt very relieved to see this scene, he couldn't help feeling a little redundant.

Moreover, Xie An's ambition to live forever was totally incompatible with their pursuit.

Everyone has his own destiny and his own life.

Xie An got up early that morning, had breakfast with everyone, and watched everyone busy with their own things.

He looked at it for a long time.

Finally, he left a letter in Master Huang's room and planned to leave Xie's house quietly.

Everyone has his own things to do and ambitions, and Xie An also has things to do.

When I walked out of the gate of Xie Mansion, the sky was gray.

"Little Grandpa, are you waiting to send me to the Taoist temple?"

At this time, Xiao Hongtang came out leading the horse and looked at Xie An with anticipation.

Xie An smiled with relief, remembering the time when he sent the five or six-year-old Little Red Tang to the Military Academy, "Yeah."

Xiao Hongtang was extremely happy to hear this. She stopped riding the horse, held the horse's reins in one hand, held Xie An's hand in the other, and hurried towards Yunzhou Taoist Temple side by side.

When he arrived at the gate of the Taoist temple, Xie An was truly shocked by the grand and majestic gate.

There is a stone gate that is more than ten feet high. At the entrance stands a ten-foot stone tablet with a line of words written on it: Three Refuges, Nine Precepts, and Twelve Vows, to realize the truth and verify the great way.

What a grand oath.

It gives people a sense of solemnity when looking at it.

Xie An had only stood at the door for a moment when he saw countless knights and young men coming in. They were wearing uniform clothes, had a pious attitude, and were walking very quickly, which was very encouraging.

Little Red Sugar was reluctant to leave, "Grandpa, I have to go in."

Xie An nodded, let go of his hand, and watched Xiao Hongtang walk towards the gate, looking back every three steps.

As he watched, Xie An felt a strong reluctance to leave, and suddenly said, "Little Red Sugar."

Xiao Hongtang suddenly stopped and looked back at Xie An, "Grandpa, is there anything else you want to tell me?"

Xie An waved at her, "Come here."

Little Red Sugar hurried over and asked, "Are you reluctant to leave Little Red Sugar?"

Xie An hooked her nose and said, "Xiao Hongtang is so diligent in practicing martial arts, I naturally can't bear to let her go."

Xie An took out a small brocade box and stuffed it into Xiao Hongtang's hand. "Keep this pill. Remember, don't tell anyone."

Little Red Tang didn't open the brocade box. She just held it tightly in her hand and nodded heavily, "I'll remember what Grandpa said."

Xie An touched her head and said, "Go ahead and practice martial arts well."

Xiao Hongtang accepted the brocade box, bowed to Xie An, and then turned and left.

Xie An stood there, watching the figure disappear at the end of the crowd, muttering in his heart:

"Little Red Sugar, Grandpa has to do something very dangerous. After this separation, I don't know when we will meet again. This is the Xiantian Great Pill. This is all Grandpa can do for you. You need to walk the rest of the way alone, Little Red Sugar."

Although I have many old friends.

There are Han Li, He Chunli, Yuhe, Tang Zhengyang and Tang Qingfeng.

However, Xie An felt that Xiaohongtang had the greatest potential and could reach the highest heights in the future. He was also the one he couldn't let go of.

"Little Red Sugar, Grandpa really likes you, little girl. Come on!"

He waved gently to the crowd in front of him, then turned and left.

Although he held Bai Yujing's hundred-character token and was Bai Yujing's direct disciple, and anyone entering a Taoist temple in any state with the token would receive preferential treatment, Xie An still did not enter.

The road to immortality has reached a very critical juncture. Xie An feels that he still needs to proceed with caution and does not want to create any unnecessary trouble.

He came to Xie's house alone and left alone.

Back to Qixingzhai outside the city, he lived a peaceful life as usual.

Xie An didn't rush to take Jin Yuping to the Jin family. Instead, he asked Bai Hu to keep an eye on the cliffs of Daliang Mountain. He also asked Ma Tiedan to keep an eye on the movements of the three major gangs outside Yunzhou City, especially the South Valley...

Xie An himself went to Yueya City, hundreds of miles away, to find Master Huang.

He didn't plan to go to the Jin family until he figured out how Jin Xiaotang was rescued.

……

Everyone in the Xie family felt a sense of discomfort at Xie An's quiet departure. But they also vaguely understood Xie An's intentions. After a few days of adjustment, everyone returned to their own lives, much as usual.

Three months later.

Chunlan gave birth.

It's a boy.

Everyone in the Xie family was very happy.

He Chunli named the child He Zhijin, which means to be wise and cautious throughout life.

Another month later, the Xie family held a full moon banquet.

Su Yuqing went to Xie's house to congratulate him.

After the banquet.

Yuhe and Su Yuqing came to the room to drink tea, and Yuhe told them that Xie An had come.

After hearing this, Su Yuqing sighed: "It seems that Xie An is determined to live forever."

Yu He was stunned for a long time and asked, "Miss, is there really immortality in this world?"

Su Yuqing stood up and looked at the bright moon in the sky outside the window. "For five thousand years, countless people have tirelessly pursued immortality. There are always people who firmly believe that immortality exists in this world. Xie An has always been cautious. If he hadn't discovered something, he probably wouldn't have such a firm ambition for immortality. Perhaps... immortality really does exist."

Yuhe said, "If you pursue something your whole life, only to find that it's all in vain, wouldn't that be too cruel?"

Su Yuqing murmured, "Immortality is inherently like this. As long as one remains steadfast in their devotion to the Tao and diligently pursues it throughout their lives, why fear life and death? Perhaps... only those who cherish the desire for immortality can find the true opportunity for it."

Yuhe was silent, looked up at the Haoyue, and remained silent for a long time.

half year later.

Autumn, the 115th year of Jingtai.

This autumn is particularly cold.

Soon after the beginning of autumn, heavy snow began to fall in Yunzhou City.

The backyard of Xie Mansion.

puff!
Tang Zhengyang, who had been in seclusion for a year, spat out a mouthful of blood and lay on the ground, his hands and feet twitching, his mouth spitting blood, his hair and face disheveled. He looked like he was in a state worse than death.

He was lying alone on the ground and it took him a lot of effort to get up.

"After all, I'm not talented enough. I've taken all the acquired vitality pills and innate pills, but I still haven't reached the level of a martial arts master. My life is over!"

He clenched his fists and stared at the sky, his eyes filled with resentment.

"God, you are too cruel. I, Tang Zhengyang, have been determined to achieve immortality for a hundred years. I've practiced health-preserving techniques for a hundred years, and even obtained the acquired and innate elixirs... but in the end, I can't escape the fate of turning into dust and dry bones."

Tang Zhengyang laughed at himself.

As he laughed, he spat out another mouthful of blood.

He knew that there was no hope for him to live longer in this life.

After a long moment, Tang Zhengyang lowered his head and said with a self-deprecating laugh, "A hundred years of life is just like this. Heaven's way is like this. Who can be the enemy of Heaven? Who can escape the cage of Heaven?

The world of Daqian has a population of hundreds of millions, and countless people are gifted with extraordinary talents. I, Tang Zhengyang, am just a humble one among them. It's perfectly normal that you can't find immortality. If immortality were so simple, the world would have been in chaos long ago.

Ha ha ha ha."

Tang Zhengyang laughed a miserable, desperate laugh. Finally, he walked to the incense table and lit three incense sticks for his three younger brothers. "My three dear brothers, even as the eldest brother, I cannot escape the prison of heaven. I will come to accompany you. We are not alone on the road to the underworld."

Afterwards, Tang Zhengyang walked tremblingly into the room, boiled water solemnly, took a shower, changed into new clothes, packed his clothes, and put on a bag.

"Qingyun and Qingfeng are like me, both aiming to maintain their health and achieve immortality. Xiaohongtang is also like me, and my fifth brother is even more ambitious for immortality. I cannot bring pessimism and despair to them. If people lose hope, they really can't live. Even if they are alive, they are just walking corpses."

Thinking of this, Tang Zhengyang adjusted his breathing, bit off all the despair and swallowed it into his stomach, revealing an extremely bright smile, and then walked out of the yard.

In the hall outside, Tang Qingfeng and Tang Qingyun were discussing Mingyu Gong, completely absorbed in it. Little Hongtang was studying nearby, while Tang Linshi sat under the eaves mending shoes, her smile breaking from time to time.

Such a heartwarming scene made Tang Zhengyang feel very relieved.

I really can't bear to do that.

Not reconciled.

"Grandpa, you're here." Xiao Hongtang was the first to notice Tang Zhengyang. She came over with a smile and held Tang Zhengyang's hand.

Tang Qingfeng and Tang Qingyun also stopped talking and handed over their luggage.

"Father."

"Godfather, did you succeed in breaking through the barrier?"

Tang Zhengyang didn't say it clearly, "Come with me to the living room."

In the living room, Tang Zhengyang sat at the head of the table, while the others stood beside him respectfully, not knowing what Tang Zhengyang was going to say.

Tang Zhengyang looked at the family with a smile, nodding his head repeatedly, "Great, everyone in my Tang family is a dragon and a phoenix among men. Qingfeng Mingyu has mastered the art, and Qingyun will soon be mastered. Xiao Hongtang has entered the Taoist temple, and the future is promising. Everyone is doing well.

Qingfeng, although you are not my biological son, you have served me so well in Tangjiabao for so many years that I have come to treat you as my own son. From now on, you will be in charge of the affairs of the Tang family."

Tang Qingfeng realized something and was deeply moved. "Godfather, what are you doing..."

Tang Qingfeng said, "I won't hide it from you. I've discovered my destiny. I need to leave home to seek it. If I have the chance to achieve immortality in the future, I will definitely come back. I'll take you with me. But the future is long, and after this separation, I don't know how long it will take for me to return. There are some things that I still need to explain clearly."

Everyone was reluctant to leave and their eyes were hot.

But no one stopped him.

Everyone knows that Tang Zhengyang has been practicing health preservation and seeking immortality all his life. Now that he is in his twilight years, he has the opportunity to live forever. Naturally, everyone is happy for Tang Zhengyang.

Tang Zhengyang continued to smile and said, "Qingyun, you must assist Qingfeng and take care of the Tang family's affairs. Xiao Hongtang, you must be obedient. That's it, I'm leaving."

After saying that, Tang Zhengyang left with his bag on his back.

"Grandpa, Little Red Sugar can't bear to leave you."

Little Red Sugar was reluctant to leave and chased after him.

Tang Zhengyang felt as if he had been struck hard. He turned around reluctantly and took Xiao Hongtang into his arms. He suppressed his sadness and forced a smile, "You have your own paths to walk. In life, there are always separations."

Little Red Sugar burst into tears, "Then Grandpa must promise me that he will come back."

Tang Zhengyang's heart ached, but he smiled and said, "Okay. Grandpa promises you that he will come back to see you."

Little Red Sugar finally smiled and let go of her hand, "Then I'll see Grandpa off."

"Don't send me off. It's not like we're parting forever."

Tang Zhengyang reluctantly declined, then pushed Xiao Hongtang away and walked away step by step on the snow.

"Little Red Sugar... Grandpa can't bear to leave you either."

"Little Red Sugar!"

Tang Zhengyang muttered to himself.

After leaving Xie's house, Tang Zhengyang walked tremblingly in the snow.

Every step is difficult, but we take it with great determination.

He knew that the Little Red Sugar family was watching him leave at the door, so he forced himself not to look back. He was afraid that if he looked back, he would never be able to bear to leave.

After leaving Xie's house, Tang Zhengyang walked tremblingly in the snow.

Walked out of Yunzhou City.

There was an endless mountain ahead, and Tang Zhengyang struggled to walk to an uninhabited deserted mountain.

Tang Zhengyang finally couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed to the ground in the snow. He could clearly feel his life force rapidly fading away. Without that breath, he began to bleed uncontrollably.

He fell to the ground, turned over with difficulty, and looked at the white snow falling from the sky.

Suddenly I felt that this heavy snow was so beautiful.

He could no longer climb, so he stopped and looked at the vast sky.

"Thinking back on my life, Tang Zhengyang, I've spent a hundred years cultivating my health, aiming for immortality. But in the end, it was all in vain. Life... has come to an end just like that."

He watched and smiled.

Let the cold white snow fall on your body and gradually cover it.

The body's perception is disappearing bit by bit.

Then, he couldn't bear it any longer, and used up his last bit of strength to mutter.

"Little Red Sugar!"

"Qingyun, Qingfeng!"

"Fifth brother, goodbye!"

(End of this chapter)