Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 897 - 450: A New Immortal Destiny, the Second Child of Destiny (2)

Thus, every Child of Destiny requires a protector, particularly to shield him during his fragile early stages.

In such a manner, opportunities for development arise.

"Impossible, does that mean the Heavenly Dao of this realm dispatched me here merely to safeguard this boy through his initial helpless stage?"

"Without my intervention, this boy—no, the whole Green Willow Village—would have fallen to the Blood-Eyed Demon Wolves."

Jiang Fan narrowed his gaze.

He figured this scenario was quite probable.

Indeed, without crossing paths with him, Zhu Ming and his group would have faced utter ruin.

Even supposing a few lingered to delay the Blood-Eyed Demon Wolves, allowing some to escape,

that choice would only unleash a devastating calamity upon Green Willow Village, drawing relentless demonic chases.

The entire human settlement would get eradicated by the Blood-Eyed Demon Wolves.

Though Shi Ping’an holds great potential, he remains merely an eight-year-old child at present.

He hasn’t awakened his Life Chart yet; surviving such a disaster is utterly impossible for him.

Yet my presence delivered salvation to Shi Ping’an and the rest, overturning their inescapable doom.

"It’s no surprise my Destiny experienced a sudden boost."

"And my attunement with this world’s Heavenly Dao has deepened further; is it all thanks to this boy?"

Jiang Fan’s gaze shimmered.

He sensed his grasp on Fate had grown even more profound.

Each decision could trigger boundless alterations across infinite possible futures.

"Whatever, this is merely a trivial issue."

"I rather fancy this boy. I’m curious if he’d agree to take me as his master?"

At that instant, Jiang Fan curved his lips into a faint smile, showing his indifference to such concerns.

Next, he addressed the village chief, Shi Hao.

What?!

These words left the inhabitants of Green Willow Village stunned, their eyes fixed on Jiang Fan in utter astonishment.

The village chief, Shi Hao, found it especially hard to believe.

Moments ago, he had been mulling over ways to forge a stronger bond with this enigmatic cultivator.

A mighty figure like him could provide simple aid, sufficient to guide Green Willow Village past its pressing hardships.

But he hadn’t dreamed that this enigmatic cultivator would offer to accept his grandson as a disciple.

His keen instincts assured him the proposal came from genuine intent, free of any hidden agendas.

This confirmed that his grandson’s aptitude had truly impressed the man.

Without question, it presented an extraordinary chance for his grandson and the whole Green Willow Village alike.

"Lord Jiang, do you truly mean this?"

The village chief, Shi Hao, couldn’t resist inquiring.

He feared it might be a jest from the other side.

After all, he viewed his grandson’s talents as average, so how could they attract such notice?

"Naturally, it’s sincere."

"I’m wondering if your grandson would accept?"

Jiang Fan offered a gentle smile.

Since he already mentored numerous disciples within the Primordial Talisman Sect, adding one more posed no issue.

Moreover, the boy was a Child of Destiny in the Spirit Ruins Realm.

"Yes, absolutely willing."

The village chief, Shi Hao, responded at once, then signaled his grandson to formally take the apprenticeship.

"Master."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ping’an proved quick-witted, recognizing the immense fortune before him, and dropped to his knees with a resounding thud, performing three deep bows toward Jiang Fan.

"Excellent."

Witnessing this, Jiang Fan brimmed with approval and promptly lifted Shi Ping’an to his feet.

Boom~~

In that moment, he detected a tremendous surge of Destiny flowing from Shi Ping’an’s form, blending into his own and instantly awakening Shi Ping’an’s Life Chart.

"Hmm?!"

Shi Ping’an blinked in surprise, feeling that after his master’s assistance, a fierce hunger rumbled in his belly, as though his entire being craved sustenance desperately.

......

A few days passed.

Jiang Fan made a temporary home in Green Willow Village, selecting a vacant spot at random to construct a simple stone dwelling as his interim abode.

Through days of careful probing, he had grasped nearly every detail about Green Willow Village’s circumstances.

The settlement now housed around 18,000 souls, approaching 20,000 in total.

With the surge in births lately, shortages of provisions plagued Green Willow Village.

Being nestled deep in the mountains, cultivating crops proved exceedingly challenging.

Green Willow Village depended on a unique mineral known as Red Bright Stone for illumination.

This ore, when slightly infused with Spiritual Power, glows to brighten spaces much like a lamp.

Furthermore, its light endures for a full week.

Hence, despite the absence of sunlight, Green Willow Village stays illuminated as if in broad daylight, courtesy of the Red Bright Stone.

Regrettably, the village’s confined territory complicates securing ample sustenance.

Even more critically, hunting demons yields few successes; every expedition claims lives.

In the long run, the people of Green Willow Village risk perishing from starvation.

"The settlement can undergo a transformation."

"Convert the soil into Spiritual Soil and sow some Spirit Rice."

"Additionally, I can deploy the Tier Five Spiritual Eye Spring to enrich Green Willow Village’s Spiritual Qi."

"Since I possess a Tier Six Spiritual Eye Spring already, parting with a Tier Five one is no great loss."

"Hold on, did the Destiny lead me here to safeguard Green Willow Village as a whole?"

"Am I truly turning into some venerable elder?!"

Jiang Fan rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

He found himself at a loss for words, feeling rather bemused.

Still, his journey here yielded substantial gains, such as the First-Grade Opportunity Rebirth Immortal Talisman.

Had he bypassed this place, acquiring such an Immortal Talisman would have remained out of reach.

Thus, sacrificing a few Treasures amounts to little in comparison.

"That famed willow tree is in fact a Tier Three Heaven and Earth Spirit Plant."

"On par with a Golden Core Level entity."

"It absorbs Demonic Qi and cleanses demons, thereby shielding the entirety of Green Willow Village."

"Should this willow tree perish, the village’s fate would seal in destruction."

"Numerous human enclaves in this Demon Realm endure thanks to these exceptional Spirit Plants."

Jiang Fan had thoroughly examined this enigmatic willow tree, of course.

The massive willow towered at Green Willow Village’s center, its branches spanning the whole area.

From time to time, it released a soft emerald radiance.

All the Spiritual Qi in Green Willow Village stemmed from this willow tree.

As a result, the villagers revered it as a divine entity, offering regular worship.

Annually, they conducted rituals in its honor.

This custom has woven itself into the fabric of human villages across the Demon Realm.

"I’ve discovered it at last, I’ve truly found it."

"Among the Taixu Sect’s inherited legacies, there lies a Body Refinement Cultivation Technique."

"Its caliber rivals that of the Mixed Element Talisman Scripture and the Taixu Scripture."

"It bears the name Undying Taotie Scripture."

"This stands as a paramount Body Refinement Cultivation Technique, empowering the consumption of diverse Spirit Medicines to swiftly bolster one’s physical form."

"The greater the intake of Spirit Medicines and Spiritual Objects, the quicker the progress."

"Legend holds it as a method wholly reliant on devouring, shrouded in enigma and depth."

"Yet, this Cultivation Technique demands excessive external aids."

"In today’s Void Realm era, it borders on obsolescence, too arduous even to commence."

"But do you believe this Cultivation Technique fits that lad?"

The Primordial Talisman Pen promptly questioned.

At present, the Primordial Talisman Sect not only inherited vast legacies from its own origins but also from the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, Taixu Sect, and various Ancient Sects.

The Sect’s heritage ran extraordinarily deep, with elite Cultivation Techniques easily at hand.

"Yes, this Cultivation Technique aligns perfectly with that boy."

"He harbors a unique Spirit Body."

"I suspect that even consuming mere earth, he could ascend to Immortality."

Jiang Fan rubbed his chin again.

Learning about the Undying Taotie Scripture’s nature, he instantly recognized its ideal match for Shi Ping’an.

A premier Cultivation Technique paired with Immortal Destiny resembled empowering a tiger with wings.

Indisputably, barring encounters with dire perils, Shi Ping’an’s Destiny would ensure his endurance through the most unforgiving trials.

Even within a Land of No Spirits, he could rapidly advance his cultivation via Destiny’s might.

This highlights the potency of Immortal Destiny, boasting an exceptionally elevated foundation.

As long as he avoids death, Immortality awaits him in time.

"It appears the Primordial Talisman Sect has welcomed yet another promising disciple."

At these words, the Primordial Talisman Pen replied joyfully, delighted by the Primordial Talisman Sect’s ongoing expansion.

The greater the number of talented disciples, the more robust the sect’s legacy becomes.

It had never foreseen the day when the Primordial Talisman Sect would extend its branches to other realms.

Yet the old saying rings true: "A cunning rabbit has three burrows."

Should calamity ever befall the Void Realm, the Primordial Talisman Sect’s foothold in the Spirit Ruins Realm would prove a wise safeguard.