Knowing the Will of Heaven and Wanting to Go Against It

"A bloody disaster?" Chen Ying was stunned, looking at Li Fan's serious demeanor.

"How can you say that?" Chen Ying asked, half-believing, half-doubting, truly not expecting this Ancient Heavenly Mystery Sect Cultivator to give her such a surprise upon their first meeting.

Li Fan did not answer immediately. Instead, his expression turned solemn as he closed his eyes and began making calculations with his fingers.

Seeing this, Chen Ying stood to the side, not daring to disturb him.

The deduction lasted for a full stick of incense.

Li Fan's aura fluctuated, and his face grew increasingly pale.

This made Chen Ying nervous as well.

Suddenly, Li Fan opened his eyes and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

"Fellow Daoist Li Fan, are you alright?"

Chen Ying was startled and was about to step forward to check.

"It's nothing serious, just a slight backlash," Li Fan said, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth and waving his hand.

Before Chen Ying could react, Li Fan stared at her and asked, "Fellow Daoist Chen, are you planning a long journey recently?"

Chen Ying was first taken aback, then suddenly shocked.

Not long ago, she had indeed received an order from the Headquarters to go to a newly discovered Wood Attribute Grotto-Heaven.

However, she hadn't mentioned this to anyone else yet. How did Li Fan know?

Could it be that he really saw something through his deduction technique?

Chen Ying quickly took out a Vitality Embracing Origin Pill and handed it to Li Fan.

"Fellow Daoist, please take this Medicinal Pill; it can alleviate your injuries."

After Li Fan swallowed it and his complexion improved, Chen Ying asked solemnly, "That's true. I am indeed leaving Congyun Sea for a reason recently."

"Is the bloody disaster you mentioned related to this long journey?"

Li Fan slowly nodded: "Returning early is fine. The longer you delay outside, the more dangerous it will likely be."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ying's heart sank by half.

This mission would definitely take at least ten years, or even half a century, to complete.

Didn't that mean that as long as she went, it was destined to be more ominous than auspicious?

At this thought, Chen Ying couldn't help but entertain the idea of disobeying the order.

But it was only a fleeting thought.

The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance Headquarters' order was something a mere Nascent Soul cultivator like her could not refuse.

Unavoidable, a dead end?

No wonder she had been feeling uneasy lately, yet could never find the reason.

It turned out to be related to this!

Chen Ying's face instantly became incredibly grim.

After a moment of daze, she looked at Li Fan beside her, and an idea sparked in her mind.

"This long journey is unavoidable. Please save me, Fellow Daoist!" Chen Ying said with a hopeful expression.

Li Fan sighed slightly: "Knowing the heavens is easy, defying the heavens is difficult. I can barely manage to glimpse the mysteries of the future. But to defy fate and change destiny, this…"

"Fellow Daoist, you are truly putting me in a difficult position."

"However, I can offer you some advice."

"It's merely an act of doing my best; I cannot guarantee it will be absolutely effective."

Just as Chen Ying was utterly disappointed, Li Fan's tone suddenly shifted.

Chen Ying was overjoyed: "Fellow Daoist, please speak!"

Li Fan first assessed Chen Ying, then asked, "Forgive my bluntness, but if it truly comes to a life-and-death struggle, how is your combat prowess?"

Chen Ying's expression was somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this: "As the saying goes, each has his own specialty. Alchemy and cultivating spiritual plants, I'm good at those. Fighting and killing…"

Chen Ying shook her head.

Li Fan asked again: "If you encounter a sudden attack, how is your ability to protect yourself? Do you usually prepare various methods such as defense, concealment, and escape techniques?"

"The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance has been peaceful for a long time, and I have always been amiable with others. I really feel that these things are not needed in daily life…" Chen Ying answered honestly.

Li Fan sighed deeply: "That's it! Fellow Daoist, you have no sense of vigilance at all. If a calamity suddenly strikes, without any preparation, it's naturally easy to perish."

"Since this calamity cannot be avoided, you can only face it head-on."

"I observe that Fellow Daoist can purchase such an Immortal Cave on Wanxian Island, so your wealth must be considerable. The only way now is to spend money to avert disaster!"

"In the tianxuan mirror, there are many defensive Magic Treasures and methods. Fellow Daoist must not be stingy; purchase and strengthen yourself as much as possible."

"If you can manage to withstand the attack of a Dao Integration cultivator for a moment, perhaps you can find a glimmer of hope."

Li Fan spoke eloquently.

"The attack of a Dao Integration cultivator?" Chen Ying was startled.

With the contribution points she had accumulated over the years, if she spent everything, she might indeed be able to buy one or two treasures that could withstand the attack of a Dao Integration cultivator.

But those were what she had prepared to exchange for a Dao Integration Cultivation Technique.

If the calamity Li Fan spoke of didn't happen, it would be equivalent to a complete waste of so many contribution points.

Everything would have to be accumulated from scratch.

"Is that a bit…" Chen Ying couldn't help but ask, but saw Li Fan subtly shake his head.

"I've said all I can say. Whether Fellow Daoist believes it or not, it has nothing to do with me!"

Li Fan turned to leave.

Chen Ying hurriedly stepped forward to stop him.

"Fellow Daoist, having come so quickly, how can you leave so quickly? I will repay your life-saving kindness in the future. For today, please allow me to fulfill my duty as a host!" Suppressing the various thoughts in her mind, Chen Ying led Li Fan to tour her Immortal Cave.

After introducing his self-created Restriction method for accelerating the growth of spiritual plants to Li Fan, Chen Ying personally refined a batch of Medicinal Pills in front of him.

And during their conversation, Chen Ying discovered that this person was indeed worthy of being an Ancient Cultivator.

He was knowledgeable, and although he wasn't proficient in the Dao of Alchemy,

He could effortlessly bring up various pharmacological knowledge, and some of his insights even greatly benefited her.

Li Fan stayed in Chen Ying's Immortal Cave for a full seven days, finally taking his leave amidst Chen Ying's reluctance.

Before leaving, Chen Ying generously presented Li Fan with a bottle of Enlightenment Pills.

This Medicinal Pill was refined by him using a unique method; it would have a miraculous effect when used during the Breakthrough from Golden Core to Nascent Soul Realm.

The Materials were rare, and the success rate of forming the pill was surprisingly low.

Chen Ying herself didn't have much in stock and generally didn't sell them.

Instead, they were given as gifts under special circumstances.

It was also Chen Ying's way of reciprocating, seeing that Li Fan's cultivation had recovered to the Late Stage Golden Core and he was about to form his Nascent Soul again.

"This person is not one to play mysterious tricks; he has true talent and knowledge."

After seeing Li Fan off, Chen Ying, alone, mused to herself.

"A bloody disaster, huh…"

"It's just a few contribution points. If they're gone, I can earn them back. At most, it'll just be a bit harder, refining a few more batches of Medicinal Pills."

"If I die, then everything is over."

"It's better to believe it than not."

At this thought, Chen Ying secretly made up her mind.

She opened the tianxuan mirror in her Immortal Cave and began searching and browsing.

…

"I wonder if Chen Ying will escape with his life."

After leaving the Immortal Cave, with layers of Restrictions blocking it, Formless Killing Intent lost its specific sensation of Chen Ying.

It could only vaguely sense his aura's presence.

"It all depends on his own fortune."

Li Fan stopped thinking further, left the residential area on Wanxian Island, and returned to the tianxuan mirror.

"If I didn't know that the entire Congyun Sea would disappear soon, I would definitely buy an Immortal Cave, no matter the cost."

Feeling the relatively cramped space within the tianxuan mirror, Li Fan couldn't help but have this thought.

There's still a chapter, I'll wait a bit.