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"Are you blaming me for not saving your mother?"
Chen Changsheng spoke softly, and Li Niansheng quickly replied.
"No, I've never blamed you!
When my mother died, I saw sadness and pain in your eyes.
I know you too well. If you had a way to save my mother, you wouldn't have just watched her die.
This secret was something my mother told me before she passed. She knew I..."
Before Li Niansheng could finish, a bun was stuffed into her mouth.
Chen Changsheng smiled and said, "Tomorrow, I'll take you to catch rabbits. Let's drop this matter."
With that, Chen Changsheng continued to drink his porridge, seemingly unaffected by Li Niansheng's words.
Seeing Chen Changsheng's demeanor, tears welled up in Li Niansheng's eyes.
"Why! You missed a chance back then, and now you're going to do the same thing?"
Faced with Li Niansheng's agitation, Chen Changsheng had to put down his bowl again and said softly.
"I hope it's your descendants who bury you, not me. Do you understand what I mean?"
Hearing this, Li Niansheng clenched her fists.
Eighteen years ago, before she was born, Chen Changsheng and her mother were already deeply in love.
But eighteen years have passed, and Chen Changsheng still looks like he's twenty.
Although she didn't know why this was the case, Li Niansheng knew that Chen Changsheng could live for a very long time.
Even to an extent that mortals couldn't imagine.
Thinking of this, Li Niansheng's lips trembled, but she forced a smile and said.
"Brother Changsheng is always so easy to fool, I've tricked you again.
As punishment, what do you plan to give me today?"
Seeing the tears at the corner of Li Niansheng's eyes, Chen Changsheng took out a small wooden carved rabbit from his pocket and handed it over.
"This is your birthday gift."
Taking the rabbit from Chen Changsheng's hand, Li Niansheng held it tightly.
Her fingers were already turning white from the force.
"Brother Changsheng, I heard that immortals are coming to town tomorrow to choose disciples. I want to give it a try. Immortals can live for a very long time, maybe then I can always be with you."
"Niansheng, immortals aren't so..."
"Brother Changsheng, let me be willful just this once, okay?"
Before Chen Changsheng could finish, Li Niansheng interrupted him.
Seeing Li Niansheng's stubborn look, Chen Changsheng nodded and said, "Alright, everything will be as you wish."
Receiving Chen Changsheng's answer, Li Niansheng stood up and said.
"I'll head back first. Brother Changsheng, make sure to get some sun when you have time, don't always lie in the coffin."
With that, Li Niansheng turned and left, but paused slightly at the door.
"Brother Changsheng, have you ever heard the saying, 'A person is trapped for life by the things they couldn't obtain in their youth.' What you're doing is just adding another shackle to yourself."
As her words fell, Li Niansheng's figure had already disappeared.
Watching the direction Li Niansheng disappeared to, Chen Changsheng remained silent for a long time, and what he was thinking, no one knew.
***
Whoosh!
A Yellow Talisman emitted a dazzling golden light above the small town.
Under the illumination of this golden light, the plague enveloping the town was quickly dispelled.
The entire town was grateful for the immortal's miraculous intervention.
However, despite the gratitude of the people, the woman standing on the flying sword maintained a cold demeanor that kept everyone at a distance.
With a wave of her right hand, a giant stone, three meters high, flew out from the ring on her hand.
The stone landed heavily on the ground, causing web-like cracks to appear on the surrounding floor.
"Those under sixteen who seek immortality, step forward to test your Immortal Fate."
Though it was just a short sentence, it stirred the entire town into excitement.
If imperial power and officialdom were positions that ordinary people could only dream of, then immortals were beings beyond even their wildest dreams.
Becoming an immortal not only meant freedom from hunger but also liberation from the cycle of reincarnation, achieving great freedom in the world.
Even the emperor on the dragon throne would bow to the legendary immortals!
Soon, people from the town brought their children to test for Immortal Fate.
Unfortunately, Immortal Fate wasn't as common as Chinese cabbage on the street. Most of the children in town were tested.
However, only a few managed to make the stone glow, and even among those few lucky ones, the light from the stone was very dim.
After waiting for a long time, Li Niansheng finally reached the giant stone.
When she gently placed her hand on the stone, it immediately emitted a dazzling blue light.
Seeing this, the woman who had been hovering in the air appeared beside Li Niansheng and carefully examined her physique.
"Indeed, a supreme Water Spiritual Root!"
Confirming Li Niansheng's physique, the woman with a thin veil on her face excitedly said.
"Girl, would you like to take me as your master?"
Seeing an immortal willing to take her as a disciple, Li Niansheng was initially happy.
But the smile didn't last long on her face before she became hesitant.
Seeing Li Niansheng's expression, the woman wasn't in a hurry.
Mortals often waver when first encountering Immortal Fate, most of them reluctant to part with their familial ties.
The woman was very familiar with handling such situations.
"Are you worried about your family?"
Hearing the woman's words, Li Niansheng looked up and asked, "Immortal, if I take you as my master, can I come back?"
"Of course, once you've completed your training, you can return.
Also, here are some things you can give to your family."
As she spoke, the woman took out a bundle from her Spatial Ring and handed it to Li Niansheng.
Seeing this, Li Niansheng asked in confusion, "Immortal, what's inside?"
"You'll know once you open it at home. You have one hour to settle your affairs. After that, I'll take you away."
Looking at the bundle in her hand, a familiar face flashed in her mind.
Li Niansheng bowed and said, "Thank you, Immortal. Please allow me to handle some trivial matters."
With that, Li Niansheng turned and left.
Watching Li Niansheng's departing figure, the woman's eyes narrowed.
When recruiting disciples, there were always some who were unwilling to go.
For those mediocre ones, it didn't matter if they weren't accepted, but a supreme Water Spiritual Root was truly rare.
If she hadn't passed by by chance and decided on a whim, the sect might have missed this great opportunity.
Such an opportunity must not be allowed to slip away.
***
Coffin Shop.
Chen Changsheng was half-leaning in a coffin, reading the "Funeral Scripture," when Li Niansheng walked in with pursed lips.
Seeing Chen Changsheng's face, a timid voice emerged from Li Niansheng's mouth.
"Brother Changsheng, the immortal wants to take me as a disciple."
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