MTLNOVEL Chapter 12:
Chapter 12: Return of the Unparalleled Longevity Pill:
The disciples who had been hiding and spying on Elder Xu’s courtyard were filled with regret. They had hoped to witness a miracle—and to their shock, they had seen exactly that.
Elder Xu had given away ten Foundation Establishment Pills to the last disciple remaining in his courtyard.
Regret flooded their hearts. Had they left too soon? Should they have stayed longer to earn his favor?
“Damn it!” one muttered. “If I’d known, I wouldn’t have left!”
In the courtyard, Xu Xiao glanced at Jin Liuxiang, who was kneeling to thank him. He was interrupted by the sound of the system in his ears.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully gifting ten Foundation Establishment Pills. For the first time gifting to Jin Liuxiang, a hundredfold critical strike has been triggered, returning a top-quality Longevity Pill.]
[Top-Quality Longevity Pill: Upon consumption, increases lifespan by 300 years.]
“Three hundred years of life?!” Xu Xiao’s heart leaped with joy. This was exactly what he needed.
With only fifty-one years of lifespan remaining, Xu Xiao’s future depended on breakthroughs. To extend his life beyond a thousand years and step into the Soul Formation Realm, he would need to pass the Thunder Tribulation and reach the next level of cultivation.
This Longevity Pill was a godsend. It would not only ensure his survival but also allow him to work toward his peak condition, where his youthful appearance and vitality would return.
Filled with satisfaction, Xu Xiao smiled warmly and helped Jin Liuxiang to her feet. “Haha, Xiao Jin, there’s no need for such formality. You and I are fated. If you encounter any challenges in cultivation, feel free to seek my guidance.”
Jin Liuxiang’s eyes sparkled as she gazed at the benevolent elder before her. But inwardly, she chuckled. Elder Xu… In his old age, it seems he desires the company of women.
Feigning a moment of clumsiness, she suddenly stumbled forward.
“Ah!” she cried softly, falling into Xu Xiao’s arms.
Xu Xiao froze momentarily but quickly steadied her.
“Oh… Elder Xu… I’m so sorry! I twisted my ankle…” Jin Liuxiang murmured, standing up slowly with his support.
Xu Xiao’s expression remained composed. “It’s no trouble. Be careful next time.”
Jin Liuxiang smiled sweetly, a glint of triumph in her eyes. “Thank you for your kindness, Elder Xu. I will never forget your generosity.”
After bowing deeply and thanking him once more, Jin Liuxiang left the courtyard, her mind racing with plans. Elder Xu was clearly an invaluable figure in her cultivation journey. If she played her cards right, her future was set.
Her departure left the spying disciples stunned.
“Did… Did we just see that?” one whispered.
“Did Jin Liuxiang throw herself into Elder Xu’s arms?!” another exclaimed.
“Elder Xu didn’t even resist…”
Shock rippled through the group. They couldn’t believe what they had witnessed.
“That green tea schemer! She’s using her beauty to manipulate Elder Xu!”
“Elder Xu, please don’t fall for her tricks!”
Back in his room, Xu Xiao chuckled as he settled on the futon. Jin Liuxiang, while clearly a cunning individual, didn’t bother him. She was still a Daughter of Luck, and he had no reason to reject her. After all, these lucky individuals brought him unparalleled benefits through their connections.
Taking out the top-quality Longevity Pill from his space library, Xu Xiao admired its crystalline glow. Its value was astronomical—far beyond the Middle-Grade Longevity Pill he had taken earlier, which had only extended his lifespan by fifty years.
Without hesitation, he swallowed the pill.
A surge of vitality coursed through his body, rejuvenating him from the inside out. His internal organs were repaired, his tendons strengthened, and his once-withered skin began to regain a healthy glow. Wrinkles faded slightly, and his overall vitality far surpassed that of an average young man.
He inspected himself, nodding with satisfaction. “The effect is impressive.”
The system updated his stats:
[Name: Xu Xiao]
[Age: 1008 years old]
[Realm: 4th stage Foundation Building Realm]
[Special Physique: None]
[Remaining Lifespan: 301 years]
“Ah, so the new pill overwrites the previous one’s effects,” Xu Xiao mused. “No matter. This should suffice for now.”
Feeling revitalized, he sat on the futon and resumed cultivating the Misty Immortality Technique. Balance between effort and rest was crucial for sustained progress.
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The next day.
A storm of gossip swept through the sect. Not just Zongmen Square, but the male and female dormitories buzzed with the latest news.
“Did you hear? Elder Xu gifted Jin Liuxiang ten Foundation Establishment Pills yesterday!”
“Ten pills?! That’s insane!”
“She didn’t even do much—just watered the plants in his courtyard, and he gave her all that!”
“It’s madness. Elder Xu has completely lost it!”
The disciples gathered in small groups, their discussions growing more heated by the second.
“He gave Lin Yan’er ten pills before, and now he’s done the same for Jin Liuxiang. Have you noticed something?”
“What?”
“All the recipients are stunningly beautiful! Elder Xu seems to favor beauties from the outer mountains…”
“Shut your mouth! How dare you slander Elder Xu like that?!”
“No, no! I didn’t mean it like that! Elder Xu is a man of virtue—he’s beyond reproach. I’m just saying… perhaps he notices them more because of their beauty?”
“Enough nonsense! Elder Xu is highly respected and upright. There must be another reason! Perhaps Jin Liuxiang’s perseverance impressed him. After all, she was the last one to leave!”
The debate raged on, but one thing was clear: Elder Xu’s reputation as a generous and mysterious figure continued to grow. For better or worse, the outer sect disciples could not stop talking about him.
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