Master Changsheng

Chapter 3.003: Lao Tzu's Immortality

For 19 consecutive days of training, An Kai did nothing but eat, drink, and relieve himself.

After checking the supplies at home, I found that there weren't many left, and I only had 16 copper coins left.

Ankai decided to go hunting and fishing in the desert to supplement his family's income.

It would be wonderful if we could run into the same traveling merchant from last time!

After quickly tidying up, Ankai headed out of the town.

As An Kai walked through the town, many residents greeted him.

This was impossible before.

The change in the residents stems from Ankai's current identity: a first-tier mage!

According to Ankai's year-long investigation, in this era, mages are now at the top, while warriors and wizards are inferior to mages.

There are also archers, lancers, knights, and so on, whose positions and status are lower than those of mages, warriors, and wizards.

Therefore, the first-tier mage is the most noble profession among the first-tier professions.

It's not surprising that the residents greeted Ankai on their own initiative.

In some places, the status of mages is even higher and more exaggerated.

Once outside the town, Ankai glanced at Hanks. Behind him, the yellow horse was still there, priced at two low-grade magic stones.

After silently cursing him as a "shady businessman," An Kai prepared to venture deeper into the desert.

But Hanks called out to him…

"Hey! Your Excellency, look this way!"

With a mocking smile, Hanks shouted at Ankai…

Beneath this teasing, however, lies a deeply hidden jealousy…

Ankai paused, preparing to head over to Hanks to see what the old man was up to.

He had been dealing with Hanks for almost a year, and the two knew each other quite well...

"Incredible! That brat is now a mage master!" Hanks smacked his lips, pretending to be envious.

An Kai smiled shyly and replied sarcastically, "Widow Wang invited me to her house to peek through the window, hehehe..."

"What?!"

Upon hearing the words "Widow Wang," Hanks seemed to lose his mind.

His eyes were wide open, as if he wanted to devour An Kai.

"Tell me, what did you want? Tell me and I'll tell you whether I went to peek through Widow Wang's window or not."

An Kai spoke calmly and unhurriedly.

Hanks had originally intended to use his information to control Ankai, but now, he's the one being controlled...

"We're about to go to war!" Hanks said irritably...

"War?" An Kai was puzzled. What did war have to do with him?

He frowned, waiting for Hanks to explain. Since Hanks had spoken up, it meant that he had some kind of connection with him.

"In the Duchy of Buklin, the old king has passed away, leaving behind five children, but no will has been made. Who will succeed him as king?"

"The old king had four sons and one daughter, among whom the fifth princess came from the Law Society of the Principality of Buklin."

"Furthermore, the Fifth Princess is exceptionally talented; at such a young age, she has already become a third-tier mage!"

"And she has already gained the support of her master, who is also the president of the Booklin Mage Association!"

"It won't be long before you, the official mages, are selected to go to the battlefield to fight for Her Highness the Fifth Princess."

"Do you think this has anything to do with you?"

After Hanks finished speaking, he looked at Ankai, whose expression was becoming increasingly unpleasant, and felt a surge of satisfaction...

"You look like a shifty-eyed rascal. You might actually make a name for yourself on the battlefield. Don't forget about me then!"

Hanks winked at Ankai and said.

After Hanks told Ankai this news, his heart was in turmoil...

War is a meat grinder.

He didn't believe that he, as a first-tier mage, could stand out on the battlefield.

He was even less willing to risk his life to fight for a princess he had never met!

I'm immortal, yet I'd risk my life to fight for you?!

"Old man, are you sure what you're saying is true?"

Hanks smiled with his arms crossed…

"I didn't go to Widow Wang's house; she's not my type."

Ankai then recounted his affair with Widow Wang.

Hanks' eyes lit up, and his face regained its radiance...

"I have my sources. If you don't believe me, you can go to the Mage Association. I expect your former president will come out and mobilize people in the next day or two!"

"Thanks!"

After saying thank you, An Kai took off running, and soon his figure disappeared into the town…

"He actually thanked me?" Hanks chuckled.

Then he began to feel melancholy; the civil war in the Duchy of Buklin had begun, and he would have to stop doing business there…

Seeing Ankai rush into the town, Hanks muttered to himself, "We're going to find Widow Wang tonight. Even if we have to force her, we have to take her away!"

...

When Ankai arrived at the Mage Association, the atmosphere was quite tense.

Just as Hanks said, the old chairman just launched a mobilization...

He said he would personally lead the team to the capital of the Principality of Buklin in two days to fight for the Fifth Princess!

The purpose of this trip is to secure a bright future!

A notice was also issued stating that the town's mage association would be temporarily closed.

We'll discuss everything after the war ends.

After listening to the discussions around him, An Kai quietly withdrew.

He returned home and tidied up briefly.

I sat inside, waiting for night to fall.

Ankai is preparing to run away...

He realized that the old chairman's trip was a sign that he was about to die.

At your age, trying to achieve some kind of bright future? Isn't that a joke?!

This future is for whoever wants it, he certainly doesn't!

His path to immortality has just begun, and he is unwilling to take on enormous risks while he is still weak...

Ankai planned to go into hiding and wait for the war to end before returning.

During that year, he also figured out some places in the desert.

Ankai also set up two places for people to hide.

So when An Kai entered the desert, he wasn't flustered at all.

The only challenge is acquiring skill points, which will become more difficult.

However, compared to his own life, none of these things mattered.

As dusk fell, An Kai, carrying a small bundle on his back, quietly ran out of town…

When he appeared on the street, he realized...

He wasn't the only one who thought the same thing...

Many people, carrying large and small bags, like Ankai, silently ran towards the edge of the town...

Overnight, it seemed the entire town had learned of the impending war…

War is brewing, and this small border town is no longer safe.

It would be better to go into the desert, which is a no-man's-land.

Furthermore, the town's residents have lived here for many years, and they are more familiar with the desert than Ankai…

You're hurting me!

"Shh... I didn't mean to..."

"Hanks, you son of a bitch, you dare kidnap me? You just wait!"

"I...I'm doing this for your own good..."

Not far away, Hanks, no longer hunched over, rode his yellow horse, carrying Widow Wang, and galloped away...

An Kai thought to himself, "Is the old man serious?" Then, he pulled down the cloth covering his face and continued rushing out of town with his head down...

Just then, a gentle breeze blew by...

After the wind subsided, An Kai found a package in his arms…

The third floor of the Dharma Masters Association.

The old guild master packed his belongings and waited until most of the townspeople had left. Then, a gentle breeze carried him out of the Mage Guild and he walked into the distance…

The direction was not towards the capital of Buklin.

(End of this chapter)