Cultivation of immortality begins with an eighty-year-old eunuch.

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Xiao Dengzi looked at his godfather, who was hunched over and warming himself by the fire in front of the stove, and a hint of heartache appeared in his eyes.

He got up, stretched, and turned to go outside to chop wood and fetch water.

After warming his hands, Chen Fan got up and walked back.

Last night's heavy snow turned the entire Imperial Horse Stable palace walls and eaves white, and now the snow has begun to melt as soon as it gets light.

Chen Fan could hear the sound of water droplets falling on the bluestone slab very clearly.

After leaving the kitchen, his hunched back straightened.

Back inside, Chen Fan immediately took out the golden bowl and poured himself some water.

He drank it down bowl after bowl, along with withered leaves and medicinal dregs.

Meow…

When they finished drinking the last bowl of water, the tabby cat jumped onto the table.

It licked its lips, having already made this place its home, and looked at Chen Fan.

"You eat what we eat...you drink what we drink..."

Chen Fan patted the cat's head with a smile on his face, then took a bowl with blue and white porcelain trim and poured some water into it.

Seeing this, the tabby cat licked its lips and quickly went over to drink water.

A eunuch and a cat—the scene looks extremely harmonious.

After drinking the water, the spiritual energy in Chen Fan's dantian began to stir again.

Unhurriedly, he put away the golden bowl and returned to his bed to sit cross-legged and meditate.

As his Qi circulated throughout the body, heat emanated from Chen Fan's shoulders and head.

In the first part of Changchun Gong, this phenomenon is called "exhaling qi," which is a sign that one is about to break through to the Void Breaking Realm.

However, Chen Fan always felt that there was a vague obstacle preventing him from moving forward.

He wasn't in a hurry; he simply patiently and steadily cultivated his skills.

Time flew by, and it was soon noon.

Chen Fan slightly opened his eyes upon noticing the small stool had arrived.

He then got out of bed and sat in a chair to wait.

Squeak...

"Godfather...dinner's ready..."

As the door was pushed open, a small stool covered in snow walked in.

"It's snowing outside again..." Chen Fan said with a smile, his eyes narrowed.

"You don't need to bring us food these next couple of days. I haven't had much of an appetite lately."

"It's snowing again," Little Stool said worriedly, his eyes red.

"Godfather, how can you not eat? Why don't I go to the palace and invite the imperial physician for you?"

"Don't worry, we won't die," Chen Fan said with a smile.

"When people get old, they don't need to eat as much anymore, do you understand?"

"Yes... Godfather." The little stool, still somewhat worried, glanced at the tabby cat inside the house and said:

"That little stool went to feed the horses, Godfather."

Watching their departing figures.

Chen Fan smiled slightly.

He glanced at his lunch on the table, then took it to feed the cat.

Meow…

The tabby cat rubbed against Chen Fan gently before turning around and starting to eat.

With nothing else to do, he got up and went outside again.

Pushing open the door, I saw snowflakes, as fine as goose feathers, falling from the sky.

Scattered on the palace walls, eaves, and the bluestone floors of the corridors, they quickly piled up.

The temperature at the Imperial Horse Stables dropped significantly under the biting wind.

"snowflake…"

Chen Fan, who wasn't cold at all, was completely absorbed in watching the snow.

Snow falls from the sky and turns into water when it lands.

Water freezes into ice again, and then melts back into water.

Chen Fan seemed to have grasped something, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Having made no progress for a long time, he immediately headed towards the vegetable garden in the backyard.

As the snow fell heavily, Chen Fan took out his longsword from the small wooden house.

With a sudden realization, he casually swung his hand, and the longsword in his hand instantly emitted a soft humming sound.

The next second, Chen Fan began practicing with his longsword in the snow.

The sword's edge sometimes cuts through snowflakes, and sometimes pierces them.

With his graceful and unrestrained style, Chen Fan's swordsmanship became increasingly refined.

Overjoyed, he disregarded his happiness and simply drew his sword based on instinct.

He only stopped after his spiritual energy was completely depleted.

"Our family is done..."

Chen Fan stood in the snow with a smile on his face.

Looking down, he saw that the snow beneath his feet had been trampled into the shape of a yin-yang symbol.

After practicing swordsmanship, the "obstacle" that had troubled Chen Fan's mind for so long seemed to have eased considerably.

This feeling of breakthrough made him feel great!

Reaching out and catching a snowflake, Chen Fan felt the coolness in his palm and a smile appeared on his lips!

……

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Imperial City of Daeyu was extremely lively during the Lunar New Year.

Whether inside or outside the palace, everything was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, creating a joyous atmosphere.

Just like in previous years.

Chen Fan, one of the three treasures of the royal family, was once again invited out of the Imperial Horse Stables.

After Princess Yuanping returned this time, he specifically named those who were required to attend.

This forced Chen Fan, who initially didn't want to go out, to obey the order.

The square of the Taiji Hall in the Imperial City was filled with people.

The princes, ministers, and their families sat on one side, the princes and princesses on the other, and the emperor and empress sat in the center.

Directly opposite is the square, where the actors will perform.

With lanterns and decorations, the imperial city of Dayuan was filled with the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.

In a corner not far from Princess Yuanping, Chen Fan sat with a beaming smile.

He was hunched over, his hair was white, and his face was full of wrinkles, looking as if he were about to die.

The four palace maids and eunuchs serving him did not dare to take their eyes off him for even a moment.

Chen Fan was not surprised.

Having already attended several year-end parties, he appeared calm and composed.

His gaze swept over the emperor, princes, and ministers one by one, finally settling on the figure standing in the southwest corner.

The man was dressed in eunuch's clothes just like him, but had no beard.

Eunuch Wei, the Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Household Department of the Great Abyss City, is a Void Breaking Realm expert!

Chen Fan only glanced at the other party before sensing the terrifying aura emanating from him.

After calmly withdrawing his gaze, he secretly marveled at how formidable the old eunuch was!

Chen Fan was initially quite pleased with himself after reaching the Breaking Void Realm a few days ago.

I felt like I was someone important in this imperial city.

But now he realizes he's still too weak!

Compared to eunuchs like Eunuch Wei, Chen Fan felt he still needed to work harder.

As he was lost in thought, the sound of opera drifted from the Taiji Hall square.

Upon closer inspection, the actors, dressed in flamboyant attire and striking seductive poses, were on stage!

As the opera reached its climax, the old emperor clapped and cheered, and the princes, dukes, and ministers also joined in the applause.

Chen Fan, on the other hand, seemed rather calm.

He wasn't interested in these opera performances and couldn't help but yawn.

At the same time, Chen Fan noticed that Princess Yuanping and the two noble ladies from the Changchun Sect also had indifferent expressions, appearing somewhat aloof.

Especially Princess Yuanping.

Chen Fan hadn't seen her for a few days, and he noticed that the princess seemed to have looked quite haggard.

Not daring to look any longer, he shook his head slightly, then closed his eyes to prepare for a nap.

There's an assassin!

But at that moment, a loud shout came from the Taiji Hall Square!

The next second, the crowd erupted into chaos.

"Protect the Emperor... Where are the Imperial Guards?!"

"Eunuch Wei...protect the Emperor!"

"Catch the assassin!"

"Protect the Emperor..."

……

In the midst of the chaos, Chen Fan also opened his eyes.

Looking up, he only saw people running around all around him...