Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2413: 207: Master of Quiet Cave

“Little Friend Wang?”

A figure burst forth rapidly from the streak of light.

Dressed in white robes and looking quite young, this was none other than the True Spirit Mystic Tortoise, Xuan Yuanzi, from the old days in Little Cang World!

Xuan Yuanzi spotted Wang Ba and felt a mix of shock and happiness, though he rubbed his eyes in disbelief, obviously not anticipating such an encounter in this place.

Wang Ba, too, brimmed with an overwhelming sense of delight that words couldn't capture.

Among the greatest pleasures in life, bumping into a long-lost companion far from home ranked as the ultimate thrill right now.

Still, as his gaze fell on Xuan Yuanzi, Wang Ba instinctively looked beyond him toward the Innate Divine Demons amid the Chaos Origin Substance, his face showing both excitement and bewilderment:

“Taoist Friend Xuan Yuanzi, what brings you to this spot?”

Xuan Yuanzi voiced his own astonishment in return:

“I was just about to inquire, Taoist Friend—whatever could have drawn you here…”

While they exchanged words, the snake-headed, human-bodied Innate Divine Demon named Ji Hu—the one who had recently pushed Wang Ba away—rushed over quickly. It fixed a wary and doubtful stare on Wang Ba, its tongue darting out while its eyes flashed with a menacing glow. Then, it tilted its head toward Xuan Yuanzi and spoke in a grave tone:

“Stay cautious around this cultivator; don’t allow him to trick you.”

Xuan Yuanzi paused for a moment in surprise, then appeared to grasp the situation. He quickly reassured Ji Hu with a warm smile:

“Brother Ji Hu, rest easy—he’s a close companion from my days before Cultivation Ascension. I never dreamed I’d run into him today. All I seek is a brief talk with him; there’s truly no cause for alarm.”

Wang Ba had been ready to clarify things, but this unfolding scene left him momentarily stunned.

Deep down, his mind raced with secret amazement.

Xuan Yuanzi clearly shared a strong bond with the Innate Divine Demons of the Quiet Cave?

Even more astonishing to Wang Ba was how Ji Hu wavered, shot a look at Xuan Yuanzi, and actually pulled back several paces—yet it kept a sharp, watchful eye on Wang Ba, poised to unleash a powerful attack at the slightest provocation.

This display stirred something in Wang Ba’s chest, halting the explanation he’d prepared.

After convincing the Innate Divine Demon to withdraw, Xuan Yuanzi pivoted back to Wang Ba with a beaming expression, exclaiming happily:

“Haha, Little Friend Wang, I honestly never thought I’d encounter you in a place like this.”

At those words, Wang Ba snapped out of his daze and let out a heartfelt sigh:

“The feeling’s mutual—I never saw this coming either. Back when you resolved your physical form and ascended, I figured our reunion would happen in the Cloud Sky Realm. Who knew you’d end up here instead… You must have quite the tale to tell, Taoist Friend?”

Xuan Yuanzi chuckled freely, holding nothing back as he nodded in agreement:

“You’re right—I had planned to rise to the Cloud Sky Realm at first. But though I originated inside that realm, my essence still carried the mark of an Innate Divine Demon. So, post-ascension, while the Cloud Sky Realm remained an option, fate led me to drift into the Realm Sea of Origin by some twist. After some aimless travel, the Master of Quiet Cave found me, reformed my body, and placed me here. That’s the story behind my current appearance.”

With that, he casually lifted his hand, unleashing a wave of his aura that still echoed the essence of an Innate Divine Demon.

Yet his cultivation level far surpassed his time in Little Cang World, reaching the early phase of the Eighth Tier.

“Innate Divine Demon?”

Wang Ba blinked in mild shock, a complicated look crossing his features.

Xuan Yuanzi had chased this goal his entire life, desperate to cast off his Innate Divine Demon shell and rebirth as a human to pursue the Great Path afresh—yet despite every effort, he remained ensnared in that very form.

Xuan Yuanzi, for his part, showed little dismay. Noticing Wang Ba’s tangled emotions, he replied brightly:

“Truth be told, it’s not so bad. The body granted by the Master of Quiet Cave proves far superior to my old one in Little Cang World… Plus, I’ve found a path here to finally break free from this shell. It’s merely that worldly matters keep me tied up for now, and the moment hasn’t arrived.”

Wang Ba held back from probing deeper, assuming Xuan Yuanzi aimed to seek a Domain for reincarnation and rebirth like Tao Bingji. He nodded with relief:

“Should you manage to tread the Great Path, that’d be perfect. If not, you’re always welcome back in my Little Cang World—it’s thriving these days.”

“Oh? Tell me, how fares Little Cang World nowadays? Has the external Chaos Origin Substance been restored?”

Xuan Yuanzi perked up at the mention of Little Cang World.

Wang Ba shared freely with his longtime ally, skipping only the immortal-related secrets, and summed up his journeys with Little Cang World in a few concise lines—touching on the clash with the Six-fingered Divine Demon and their flight into the Chaotic Sea. Xuan Yuanzi’s eyes widened in astonishment as he burst out:

“Taoist Friend, after my departure, you’ve faced such thrilling adventures! How I wish I’d been there; maybe I could’ve stood against that Six-fingered Divine Demon myself.”

His former Mystic Tortoise physique had been potent enough to dominate even late-stage Seventh Tier foes, and against the Six-fingered Divine Demon from back then, victory might have hung in the balance.

Xuan Yuanzi brimmed with regret, as waves of sentiment washed over Wang Ba.

So many trials endured on the road now felt routine, even sparking laughter from an old companion—yet in the heat of those moments, each had been a desperate fight for survival.

If he had the choice, Wang Ba never wanted to relive such ordeals.

“The biggest shock for me was learning you’re the famed True Man Taiyi of the Cloud Sky Realm. During my searches for Dao Law beyond, other cultivators buzzed about your sudden rise to prominence, wondering which mighty realm birthed such a figure. They had no clue you hailed from Little Cang World… It’s an honor to call you a friend, haha.”

Xuan Yuanzi grinned at the fond memories, but suddenly a thought struck him—his face grew a touch serious as he asked with evident surprise: