Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

Chapter 912: Chapter 904: Gu An and Hong Yi

Gu An’s eyes didn’t blink as he calmly stared at the small lake ahead. After the eggshell shattered, a graceful figure appeared on the lake’s surface.

It was a girl who looked about sixteen or seventeen years old, her long hair reaching her calves. Her skin was as white as snow, with delicate features perfectly harmonious, yet her expression remained cold.

Her feet submerged in the lake water, she slowly turned around and looked at Gu An, her gaze unchanging.

Gu An nodded slightly. To be able to undergo Transformation right after being born, her talent far surpassed the first batch of beings in Central Heaven.

The human form is the most suitable for cultivating the Dao, containing the true essence of the universe’s Great Dao. For this reason, the Human Race has a short Life Span, because they already possess the sought-after form for cultivating the Dao.

After several Eras, when the Demon Race rises, there will be Immortal Gods descending to create the Human Race, to counterbalance the Demon Race, and at the same time, use the Demon Race to help the Human Race rise quickly.

The original Human Race was created by the Celestial Emperor, establishing the status of the Human Race, destined to become the most important race in the Heavenly Dao.

Of course, besides the Heavenly Dao, in Chaos, many worlds have Humans. The birth of Humans itself is the insight Cultivators gain while pursuing the Great Dao, inevitably, the initial creations are based on oneself, creating a race that resembles oneself.

Gu An waved his hand, a strong wind rushed towards this newly-born Taiqing Golden Immortal, catching her off guard.

Her eyes showed a moment of confusion, but when her gaze returned to normal, she spoke, “Who are you?”

Her words surprised her, and instinctively, she reached out to touch her mouth.

Her voice was melodious, ethereal, yet devoid of any emotional shift.

Gu An smiled and said, “Who I am doesn’t matter; what’s important is who you think you are. Have you thought of a name for yourself?”

He had just given her some memories, helping her establish the language system of the Heavenly Dao.

After her Transformation, she could now speak human language, but having never communicated with others, she hadn’t established a cognitive framework.

Upon hearing this, the long-haired girl frowned, deep in thought, as Gu An patiently waited without disturbing her.

After a long while, the long-haired girl spoke, “My name is Hong Yi.”

Hong Yi?

Gu An immediately saw the deeper Cause and Effect surrounding her.

It turned out that her Great Dao opportunity came from that place.

Gu An asked, “Do you want to follow me in Cultivation?”

Hong Yi understood what Cultivation was, but she didn’t feel an impulse to cultivate just yet. However, she was curious about Gu An, so she nodded subconsciously in agreement.

Gu An turned around, and after a moment of hesitation, Hong Yi followed his steps.

As they walked, Gu An waved his hand, and pieces of crystal flew from the grass. These were transformed from Hong Yi’s accompanying eggshell, and under his manipulation, these crystals quickly gathered together and ignited with a cyan flame.

This scene finally brought a spark of expression to Hong Yi’s eyes as she stared intently at the cyan flame in mid-air.

Soon, the cyan flame flew towards her. She didn’t dodge it; instead, she watched it curiously.

The cyan flame landed on her, enveloping her body from the neck down. As she looked down, she felt warm all over, remarkably comfortable.

When the cyan flame dissipated, a white garment appeared on Hong Yi. The robe was bright white, with silver crystal inlays at the waist and wrists. The hem was long, resembling a skirt’s edge, and even without shoes, wearing this garment dramatically changed her aura.

Hong Yi continued forward, feeling the garment on her body, feeling uncomfortable and wanting to take it off.

“Don’t take it off. This is a form of Cultivation as well. You must get used to it.”

Gu An’s voice came from ahead. Hearing this, Hong Yi stopped her actions, looking at Gu An’s back, confused but refrained from asking.

For some reason, in front of Gu An, she instinctively chose to obey.

An hour later.

Gu An led Hong Yi to a vast, boundless mountain. When they stopped, as far as the eye could see, it seemed like they were on a grassland.

He turned to face Hong Yi, then lifted his robe and sat in meditation, gesturing for Hong Yi to sit down as well.

Hong Yi mimicked his posture and sat down, but once seated, she couldn’t help but squirm.

“Before Cultivation, let’s first help you understand the kind of world you are in,” Gu An said. As his words fell, Hong Yi’s entire being froze, her eyes widened, pupils revealing numerous scenes, leaving her dazzled.

Gu An watched Hong Yi, his expression calm but inwardly filled with anticipation.

Given her potential to become a Saint, what heights might she reach if he were to mentor her?

Gu An was not afraid of Hong Yi surpassing him. Having someone to chase him would be quite delightful. Not only he felt this way, but the Celestial Emperor also shared this thought.

The wind in the world blew across the mountain plain, where Gu An and Hong Yi appeared insignificant, as seen from high above the clouds, they were insignificant amidst the green ocean.

…

Since deciding to mentor Hong Yi, Gu An frequently left the dojo. The disciples either didn’t notice his departure, and even if they knew, they dared not ask.

Time flows quickly.

A million years passed in the blink of an eye.

On this particular morning, Gu An arrived in the depths of the mountain forest, a stretch millions of billions of miles long. Even some powerful Cultivation Level beings who ventured there would lose their way, as the true essence of the Great Dao was very strong there.

Deep in the forest, there was a pavilion in front of an ancient tree.

Hong Yi, in her white robe, was standing in front of a water tank, gazing at her reflection, lost in thought.

Gu An walked up to her and with a smile, asked, “What are you looking at?”

Hong Yi turned her head to look at him and replied, “I’m pondering who I truly am, why I was born, and what goal I should have for Cultivation.”

Even after following Gu An in Cultivation for a million years, Hong Yi’s temperament remained cold and indifferent. She was curious about everything, but that curiosity evaporated once she understood.

“If you can’t find it yet, just continue to cultivate. Sooner or later, you’ll find out,” Gu An said casually. Indeed, this was a question Hong Yi had to ponder, and he could only guide, not decide.

Gu An did not wish to limit Hong Yi’s existence. More variables might add more interest.

“Who are you, really, and how should I address you? Are we considered master and disciple?” Hong Yi asked, staring at Gu An.

A few years ago, a group of Cultivators flew over this forest, and Hong Yi overheard their conversations. Some people, with intertwined Cause and Effect, interacted as master and disciple, which piqued her curiosity about such relationships.

Gu An said, “If you truly wish to know, maybe you can take it as your Cultivation goal. If one day, you can defeat me, I will tell you who I am. As for whether we are master and disciple, it does not matter. I am teaching you because, like you, I am curious.”

After hearing this, Hong Yi’s expression remained unchanged, only murmuring softly, “Is it also out of curiosity?”

With those words, she suddenly raised her palm and struck towards Gu An, the attack swift and fierce.

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