Exposed After I became an Immortal - Chapter 34

Chapter 34: The Seven Stars Life Extension Technique! Liu Bowen’s Shock!

Very soon, Zhu Xuanji brought Liu Bowen and his disciple back to the vicinity of the Yunmeng Dao Pavilion. At this moment, the waters of Xuanwu Lake remained calm and undisturbed. Usually, when Xiao Shu, Xiao Zhi, and Xiao Ning cultivated, they would be like the old turtle, diving deep into the lake for their practice. Especially Xiao Shu and Xiao Zhi—after their breakthroughs, they needed to diligently cultivate in the deep lake.

As Liu Bowen took in the sight of the Yunmeng Dao Pavilion, the Pill Refining Room, the Spirit Gathering Array, and the extensive herb fields, he was momentarily rendered speechless by surprise.

After a while, he slowly said, “Realized Being Xuanji! Is this your place of cultivation? It is truly a blessed land! In the past, Zijinshan has been home to several renowned Immortal Dao Realized Beings, but I think none could match your achievements. Twenty years ago, when I climbed Zijinshan, there were no such structures on this mountain. It seems these buildings were all created by you.”

Zhu Xuanji smiled, choosing not to elaborate further on the matter. Instead, he called out to Da Huang and Xiao Liuzi, “Da Huang! Xiao Liuzi! Go pick some spirit mulberry fruits and steam some Five Colored Sprout Rice Seeds. Bring out some fruit wine.”

Da Huang and Xiao Liuzi immediately responded, “Yes, Master.”

Their speech once again shocked Liu Bowen and his disciple Shan Tianxie.

Shan Tianxie, in disbelief, exclaimed, “Master! That big mountain dog and that little monkey can actually speak human words!”

Liu Bowen turned to Zhu Xuanji, his awe evident, “Realized Being Xuanji! You truly are a divine person! Even your spirit beasts are extraordinary!”

Zhu Xuanji invited Liu Bowen to sit at a stone table by Xuanwu Lake. Liu Bowen noticed the chessboard and pieces on the stone table and curiously asked, “Does the Realized Being also enjoy playing chess?”

Zhu Xuanji smiled, “Just a way to pass the time. Sitting idle is just sitting idle. Would you like to play a game with me, sir?”

Liu Bowen laughed, “Of course! I would love to!”

They then determined who would play first, with Liu Bowen taking the black pieces and Zhu Xuanji playing the white. As they played, they chatted, and Zhu Xuanji asked, “Mr. Liu, since you are a descendant of Zhuge Wuhou, have you ever thought about extending your life?”

Hearing this, Liu Bowen was taken aback. “Extending life? Why do you say that, Realized Being?”

Zhu Xuanji replied, “I have heard that Zhuge Wuhou had a miraculous technique called the Seven Stars Life Extension Technique. Does Mr. Liu not know of it?”

Liu Bowen shook his head helplessly and said, “The Seven Stars Life Extension Technique is the most difficult miraculous technique in the Wuhou legacy. To perform this technique, one needs the right time, place, and people. Even Zhuge Wuhou never successfully performed it! I have dedicated my life to assisting Emperor Zhu for the sake of the people. I have done some things, but I have also severed ninety-nine dragon veins in Zhonghua! This has greatly shortened my lifespan.

“If I were to set up the Seven Stars Life Extension Array, there would be unforeseen consequences! Although most of those ninety-nine dragon veins were dragon serpent veins, even dragon serpents, after death, would turn into spiritual entities in this world. Those with deep resentment would condense into tangible spirits, hiding in this world! Usually, I am protected by Wuhou’s golden light, so these resentful dragon spirits dare not approach me. But if I were to set up the Seven Stars Life Extension Array, I could not afford any disturbances.

“If any of the seven stars life extension lamps were extinguished, all would be lost! Why would I bother? Birth, old age, sickness, and death are the natural order. I am not a pure Immortal Dao practitioner. When it’s time to die, I will die! No need to force it!”

Hearing Liu Bowen’s carefree attitude toward death, Zhu Xuanji felt even more admiration for him. Facing death, how many people could be so calm? This deepened Zhu Xuanji’s respect for the clever and calculating Liu Bowen.

Zhu Xuanji said, “Mr. Liu, you can find someone to protect the array. Why not give it a try? This beautiful Zhonghua—have you seen enough of it yet?”

Liu Bowen responded with a bitter smile, “Forget it, forget it! The resentful dragon spirits are pervasive and unavoidable, impossible to guard against! Even a skilled Realized Being cannot resist them.”

At this moment, Xiao Liuzi came bouncing over with three spirit mulberry fruits. “Master, the fruits are here!”

Zhu Xuanji signaled Xiao Liuzi to place the spirit mulberry fruits down and then pushed the fruits toward Liu Bowen. “Mr. Liu, these fruits are grown in my spirit fields. They are considered sweet things. There’s not much on this mountain to entertain guests. Please accept these fruits as a token of my respect! Please!”

Liu Bowen did not decline. He took a fruit and began to eat. Zhu Xuanji also signaled Xiao Liuzi to hand a fruit to Shan Tianxie, who also did not refuse and began to eat.

The master and disciple ate the spirit mulberry fruits in large bites, immediately feeling a surge of spiritual energy in their stomachs. A fragrant aroma spread from their lips and teeth—it was simply unforgettable!

“What a wonderful fruit!” Liu Bowen praised endlessly after finishing.

At this moment, from the wooden dummy post, Zhu Biao’s extremely excited voice rang out, “Xuanji! Xuanji! This wooden dummy post is truly amazing!”