723 - My Longevity Simulation

Chapter 723: The Stone Disc Finally Acquired "Brother Dongfang, there's no need to despair excessively. Although Brother Huangfu has met a tragic fate, the fortunate thing is that the Afterlife Mansion exists today. He now has a chance to be resurrected," Li Fan sighed deeply, offering comfort. He summoned a new plain boat and pulled the still-grieving Dongfang Yao inside. Then, he released the Heavenly Measure Mirror. Once the synchronization of the exploration records from the Mystic Realm was complete, Li Fan checked his account—a little over a hundred thousand Qingxuan points—and noticed the [Final Stone Disc] was still unredeemed. Without hesitation, he opted for the exchange. His meticulously accumulated Qingxuan points depleted in an instant. A subtle white glow materialized alongside, and a heavy gray disc appeared in Li Fan's hand. "So, this is the Final Stone Disc?" The disc was merely palm-sized. Li Fan weighed it in his hand, studying it for a moment. It truly lived up to its name, indistinguishable from ordinary stone. Neither spiritual consciousness nor spiritual power could elicit any response from it. "I wonder how the Overturning World Association from my past life figured out its use." Li Fan knew this matter couldn't be rushed. He had ample time in this lifetime to unravel its mysteries. He set it aside and brought out the items he collected from Huangfu Song's remains, laying them out before him. Besides the Heavenly Measure Mirror and Separation Disc, there were two storage rings. "Brother Dongfang, do you know if Huangfu has any close relations still alive?" Li Fan inquired. Dongfang Yao, somewhat composed, shook his head slightly. "Like me, he was without attachments, solitary in the world." Hearing this, Li Fan frowned. "Then these belongings..." Dongfang Yao glanced at them briefly and decided, "Huangfu's belongings were retrieved by you at great personal risk. You should hold onto them for now. When we find Huangfu's reincarnation in the future, we can hand them over." Li Fan sighed softly, "That's all we can do. Yet, the Xuanyuan Realm is vast. Who knows where Huangfu will reincarnate in eighteen years? If it's within the Immortal Alliance, it's manageable, although it may take some effort to find him. The concern is if he ends up in the Five Elders Association's territory..." "The Afterlife Mansion must have artifacts to track the approximate location of a true spirit's reincarnation. With Huangfu's death, I have no desire to explore the white mist further. Once I return, I'll inquire about this. I must find Brother Huangfu as soon as possible," Dongfang Yao said sternly. "I'll ask around too. Brother Shuo Feng might know something," Li Fan also suggested. The two then began their journey back from the depths of the white mist. They first arrived at the Huanyu Courtyard in Tianyu Prefecture and informed them of Huangfu Song's unfortunate demise. The host was none other than the lean Shangguan Shi, whom Li Fan had met once before. As a long-time colleague, Shangguan Shi looked somber upon hearing the news and sighed, "I will inform Director Ji about this. Thank you for your efforts." Feeling ashamed, Dongfang Yao did not linger. He bowed and quickly left. Outside the Huanyu Courtyard, he bid farewell to Li Fan, leaving a communication talisman before heading off to gather information on the Afterlife Mansion. "This Dongfang Yao, he surely has a candid nature," Li Fan mused as he watched Dongfang Yao's figure disappear from view. Instead of returning to Changsheng Valley, Li Fan headed straight for Tianquan Prefecture. During his time in the white mist, Shuo Feng had sent several invitations for a duel. Li Fan had politely declined, citing his entanglement in the white mist as the reason. As an honorary guest of the Xuan family, although Shuo Feng hadn't outwardly complained, repeated refusals had subtly changed the tone of his messages. Thus, as soon as Li Fan found himself free, he reached out. The honorary guest status with the Xuan family still proved beneficial. A few friendly sparring sessions were all it took to maintain the status, so it was no real inconvenience. Shuo Feng was currently in the Tianquan City residence. A gift from his mother, Fei Xue Xianzun, this location, despite being smaller in area than Shuo Feng Mountain in the outskirts, was worth ten times the price. Without significant influence, mere contributions wouldn't suffice to purchase it. Arriving at the central cave dwelling district of Tianquan City, one could clearly see the imposing central governing hall. A female cultivator in a red dress was waiting outside. Unlike the previous yellow-dressed female cultivator Zhijin, this was a different face. Without betraying anything in his expression, Li Fan silently followed the red-dressed cultivator into the residence. "Frustrating! Even with the Afterlife Mansion allowing revival, Mother still imposes so many restrictions on me," Shuo Feng's irritated voice carried from afar. The red-dressed cultivator showed no emotion, as if she hadn't heard Shuo Feng's complaints. After bringing in Li Fan, she politely excused herself and departed. "Ah, Brother Li, it's been a while!" Sensing Li Fan's presence, Shuo Feng's joy was evident. However, instead of a warm embrace, Li Fan was greeted by a flash of white sword light! Li Fan's eyes glimmered, and almost instinctively, a blue water sword materialized before him, blocking the attack. Boom! Amidst the explosion, Li Fan said loudly, "Congratulations, Brother Shuo, on overcoming the challenge of initiating an attack." "My 'Silken Thread' technique appears no longer to be a match for Brother Shuo." Flying to stand before Shuo Feng and surveying the scene, a flicker of astonishment crossed Li Fan's eyes. Shuo Feng's attire remained simple, but a cyan willow leaf-shaped flying knife hovered above his head. The knife's tip wasn't aimed outward but downwards, directly at Shuo Feng's own head! "Haha, Brother Li, what do you think of my method? Since the 'sword' refuses to strike first, I've forced it into action. With a blade poised above, my life hangs by a thread. Once it integrates with me and perceives a threat, it instinctively counters. I seize the sword light it releases to fend off enemies," Shuo Feng explained, somewhat smugly casting a glance at the blade above. "Ingenious! Brother Shuo, you truly are exceptionally gifted," Li Fan praised him accordingly while eyeing the cultivator seated beside Shuo Feng. With sharp brows and striking features, he exuded a heroic aura. Though not quite matching Xu Bai's unparalleled appearance, he was undeniably remarkable. In this life, Li Fan hadn't met him before, yet he wasn't unfamiliar with him. He was none other than Dantai Tao, a genius in array formations who met an untimely end during a training session in the previous life. This time, that fate hadn't occurred, allowing him to live on. "And this is?" Li Fan feigned ignorance, turning to Shuo Feng. "Brother Dantai is a rare genius in the field of arrays. You should get to know him," Shuo Feng briefly introduced. "Pleased to meet you," Dantai Tao greeted Li Fan warmly. After the introductions, the three engaged in casual conversation, discussing the Afterlife Mansion.