Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Remarkably gifted?

Hearing those two words, Mo Qingxue froze for a moment.

How could Li Chang’an, with his mere Low Grade Spirit Root, possibly be worthy of being called remarkably gifted?

In talent, Cultivation, and even Skills with Puppets, she far surpassed Li Chang’an.

Why hadn’t this Soul chosen her?

Could it be…

…that the Soul’s power had been so worn down by the ages that it had grown muddled?

Li Chang’an was also perplexed.

But he didn’t ask any questions. He seized the Jade Scroll and instantly began its Refinement.

’A Tier Three Middle Grade Puppet inheritance!’

His expression remained unchanged, but joy surged in his heart.

This reward far exceeded his expectations.

After all, the Mo Family’s own Puppetry Technique inheritance was also Tier Three Middle Grade.

The Mo Family hadn’t produced a Core Formation Master in a very long time, yet with a single Tier Three Puppet, they still held their position securely among the Seven Great Noble Families.

“Thank you for bestowing this inheritance upon me, Senior!”

Li Chang’an thanked him sincerely, clasping his hands in a respectful salute.

The Soul’s wish was fulfilled. Its lingering obsession dispersed, and its form grew increasingly transparent, clearly about to travel the Reincarnation Path.

Before it vanished completely, its intermittent voice sounded out.

“You… you are very good… Keep going, slowly… keep going…”

At that moment, Mo Qingxue could no longer hold back.

She spoke up, asking, “Senior, why did you choose him and not me?”

“You… you are also good… But, he is better…”

With those words, the Soul vanished completely.

Mo Qingxue stood stunned, those words echoing endlessly in her mind.

’Li Chang’an is better?’

’Better in what way?’

She couldn’t understand. Subconsciously, she looked over at Li Chang’an.

The Li Chang’an before her, dressed in white robes and as refined as jade, did possess a different sort of air about him compared to his Qi Refining Stage days. But a mere change in disposition wasn’t enough to receive an inheritance.

“Daoist Li, is that a Puppetry Technique inheritance within the Jade Scroll?”

“It is.”

“May I know its Tier?”

Mo Qingxue’s eyes were cold as her gaze fell upon the Jade Scroll.

She knew the question was somewhat abrupt, but she never liked to beat around the bush and asked directly.

Li Chang’an replied, “Daoist Mo, the Tier of this inheritance does not exceed that of your Mo Family’s. You can rest assured.”

“Daoist Li, you misunderstand!”

Mo Qingxue shook her head gently. She had no intention of suppressing Li Chang’an.

She immediately swore an oath on her Dao Heart.

No matter how high the Tier of this Puppetry Technique inheritance, she would not try to seize it, nor would she use the Mo Family’s power to suppress Li Chang’an.

The only reason she asked was because she truly wanted to know.

Since that was the case, Li Chang’an told her the truth.

“It is a Tier Three Middle Grade Puppet inheritance.”

’So it really is!’

Mo Qingxue had suspected as much all along.

If the inheritance’s Tier had been too low, it couldn’t possibly have given her that feeling of a fateful connection.

“Daoist Li, could you give me a copy of this inheritance?”

“And why is that?”

Li Chang’an was surprised.

The Mo Family already possessed a Tier Three Middle Grade inheritance. Why would Mo Qingxue seek something far away when a closer alternative was available, asking for the one he held?

Mo Qingxue immediately explained, her tone not as cold as before.

“The Mo Family’s Puppetry Technique inheritance did indeed reach Tier Three Middle Grade, but a portion of it is missing. I must ask that Daoist Li keep this matter a secret.”

“Alright. May I ask which part is missing?”

“The Flesh Puppets.”

These so-called Flesh Puppets were different from Ordinary Puppets.

Ordinary Puppets are assembled from individual components inscribed with Spirit Patterns.

Flesh Puppets, however, are made by directly carving Spirit Patterns onto a body of flesh and blood and implanting various control components within the body.

After this kind of Puppet is created, the Puppet itself might still be alive, its consciousness not even having dissipated, but it can only be manipulated at will by its master.

Therefore, if this Puppetry Technique were used on Cultivators, it would be somewhat cruel.

But it was perfect for use on Demon Beasts.

A Tier Two Great Demon, when modified with the Blood and Flesh Puppetry Technique, could become a living Tier Two Puppet.

“Daoist Li, does your inheritance contain information on Flesh Puppets?”

“Let me see…”

Li Chang’an’s interest was piqued. He sent his Divine Sense into the Puppetry Technique inheritance he had received.

He scanned through it roughly and quickly gave his answer.

“Yes!”

The inheritance for Flesh Puppets from Tier One to Tier Three Middle Grade was all there, complete down to the last detail.

Mo Qingxue said solemnly, “Daoist Li, if you are willing to give me a copy of this inheritance, from this day forward, you will be an esteemed guest of my Mo Family.”

“Daoist Mo, could you perhaps offer some tangible benefits?”

Li Chang’an cared little for status; his heart was set only on Treasure.

Next, the two began to haggle.

Some of Li Chang’an’s demands were so outrageous that Mo Qingxue lost her usual icy demeanor. A faint blush appeared on her frosty, beautiful face, and she was visibly annoyed.

“Daoist Li, you would be a perfect fit as an Honored Guest Elder for the Jin Family, specializing in negotiating prices with outsiders for them!”

“Daoist Mo, you flatter me. I am merely looking out for my own reasonable interests.”

Li Chang’an smiled, his tone light as he continued to bargain.

In the end, because the value of this inheritance was simply too high to be measured in Spirit Stones and Treasure, Mo Qingxue had no choice but to make a promise: she would agree to three of Li Chang’an’s requests in exchange for the section of the inheritance concerning Flesh Puppets.

However, there was one condition: these three requests could not be too outrageous!

“Three requests?”

Li Chang’an pondered for a moment.

This was equivalent to three favors!

Counting the previous one, that made a total of four favors, enough to have Mo Qingxue act on his behalf four times.

His thoughts subconsciously turned to the opportunity for Core Formation.

“Daoist Mo, for my first request, I want a Core Formation Spiritual Object.”

“Daoist Li, I have not yet reached Core Formation myself. How could I possibly give you one?”

Mo Qingxue sighed. She was truly feeling mentally exhausted.

She would rather fight against a horde of Tier Two Great Demons in a Beast Tide than continue bargaining with Li Chang’an.

In the end, she had no choice but to make another promise.