"Cultivation~ Cultivation~
Alas, seventy years have passed in the blink of an eye, and in the end, it's all for nothing."
In a dimly lit room, Wang Jianqiang shook his head helplessly.
Seventy years ago, he had joined the Hehuan Sect with great ambition, determined to embark on the path of immortality and achieve longevity.
However, his own aptitude was exceptionally poor, and his comprehension was even more lacking. After years of arduous cultivation, he had only reached the third level of Qi Refining.
Forget about immortality; even reaching the Foundation Establishment stage to extend his lifespan by a century seemed out of reach.
Now, at over ninety years old, his lifespan was nearing its end.
Reflecting on the past, his face was full of self-mockery.
For a transmigrator from Blue Star to end up in such a state, it was quite a unique case, wasn't it?
"Forget it, having crossed over once, I can't just end this life in such misery."
At this moment, the heart that Wang Jianqiang had held onto for seventy years, the heart for immortality, was finally worn down by reality.
He didn't have many years left to live and didn't want to waste any more time.
Since he was destined to have no connection with immortality, he might as well seize the remaining time to indulge himself.
In this way, he wouldn't have lived this life in vain.
Knock, knock, knock~
Just then, a sudden knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.
Wang Jianqiang waved his hand, dispelling the formation array covering the room, and opened the door.
A graceful figure appeared before his eyes.
Seeing the visitor, Wang Jianqiang's brow furrowed slightly, but then he pulled his wrinkled face into a smile.
"Jiaojiao, it's been a while since I've seen you. What brings you to your uncle's place all of a sudden?"
The visitor was named Chen Jiaojiao, the niece of a friend from the same clan.
Seventeen years ago, she joined the Hehuan Sect, and the following year, her uncle reached his lifespan limit. Before dying, he entrusted Chen Jiaojiao to Wang Jianqiang's care.
That friend had shown him some kindness, and to repay it, he readily agreed to take care of Chen Jiaojiao, treating her as his own.
To this day, most of Chen Jiaojiao's cultivation resources came from him.
Initially, Chen Jiaojiao was respectful to him, but over time, he noticed that she began to take his efforts for granted.
In the past two years, her attitude had worsened, and he had sensed disdain and disgust from her more than once.
"Uncle Wang."
Chen Jiaojiao looked at Wang Jianqiang's wrinkled smile and forced herself to suppress her disgust, "The elixirs you gave me last year are all used up. Hurry and find a way to get me some more."
"You want more Spirit-Gathering Pills?"
Wang Jianqiang frowned at her words.
Due to his slow progress in cultivation, he had specifically learned pill refining.
Although his talent in pill refining was as poor as his cultivation talent, after more than twenty years of effort, he had barely become a First-Rank Junior Alchemist.
While his level of pill refining couldn't enhance his extremely poor Five-Spirit-Root Constitution, it did make him considerably wealthier.
Because of this, he could afford to supply Chen Jiaojiao.
Last year, to help Chen Jiaojiao break through, he had given her ten Spirit-Gathering Pills.
The Spirit-Gathering Pill was a First-Rank Intermediate Spirit Pill, something he, as a First-Rank Junior Alchemist, couldn't refine. He had bought them from the Hall of External Affairs.
The Spirit-Gathering Pill was quite valuable, and ordinary cultivators at the fifth or sixth level of Qi Refining couldn't afford it.
Although he was an alchemist, he not only had to cultivate himself but also supply Chen Jiaojiao, which was costly, and he hadn't saved much wealth.
Purchasing ten Spirit-Gathering Pills had already depleted most of his resources.
And she still wanted more?
Just as Wang Jianqiang was about to speak again, Chen Jiaojiao's voice, full of disdain, reached his ears.
"Spirit-Gathering Pills are good, but they're still a bit low-level. Get me ten Azure Spirit Pills. I need to break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining quickly."
Wang Jianqiang was momentarily stunned, then couldn't help but laugh.
His laughter was filled with mockery.
Azure Spirit Pills?
She really dared to ask for the moon.
The Azure Spirit Pill was the top among First-Rank Intermediate Spirit Pills, with a single pill worth about ten Spirit-Gathering Pills.
How could she have the audacity to ask so confidently?
Not to mention that he couldn't afford it, even if he could, he wouldn't give it to her.
Besides, he was already heartbroken by Chen Jiaojiao's behavior in recent years.
He was planning to do nothing himself, so why should he care about Chen Jiaojiao's fate?
Since she was an ungrateful white-eyed wolf, he might as well stop supporting her...
"What are you laughing at?"
Noticing the mockery in Wang Jianqiang's laughter, Chen Jiaojiao was taken aback, then became embarrassed and angry.
Wang Jianqiang's smile faded, and he shook his head coldly, "Leave. From now on, I won't give you any more resources."
Chen Jiaojiao was incredulous, "What did you say?"
"Wasn't I clear enough? From now on, we have nothing to do with each other. Don't come looking for me again," Wang Jianqiang said calmly.
"How can you do this?
You were friends with my uncle, and he was kind to you. How can you just abandon me?
You're ungrateful!"
Chen Jiaojiao finally came to her senses, pointing at Wang Jianqiang with a stern voice, her fair and smooth fingers trembling with agitation.
Wang Jianqiang looked at her expressionlessly.
Chen Jiaojiao's uncle had indeed given him some guidance when he first joined the sect, but he had also taken care of Chen Jiaojiao for sixteen years, more than repaying that kindness.
He didn't want to argue any further and just shook his head, "You know how you've thought of me and spoken of me to others over the years. Leave, once things are said, it won't look good for anyone."
Chen Jiaojiao's face changed repeatedly at his words.
Wang Jianqiang's reputation as a failure had long spread throughout the outer sect, making him the laughingstock of all the outer disciples.
As Wang Jianqiang's "adopted niece," she naturally received some strange looks while walking within the sect.
In the early years, she didn't care much, but as she grew older, her mindset gradually changed.
Especially after forming a Dao Companion, influenced by her companion's thoughts, her relationship with Wang Jianqiang even became a source of shame in her life.
But Wang Jianqiang had given her so much that she couldn't bear to sever this relationship.
So she claimed to have severed ties with Wang Jianqiang to others, mocking and humiliating him with others, while still maintaining contact with him in private.
She hadn't realized that her changing mindset had silently influenced her behavior and attitude toward Wang Jianqiang.
Despite her efforts to disguise it, occasional "genuine feelings" were still keenly perceived by Wang Jianqiang.
The resources Wang Jianqiang provided had always accounted for the majority of her cultivation resources.
If she truly severed ties with Wang Jianqiang, she couldn't imagine how difficult her future cultivation path would be.
Thinking of this, Chen Jiaojiao's face turned pale.
Wang Jianqiang looked at Chen Jiaojiao's delicate and beautiful face, her slender and full figure...
He had always regarded Chen Jiaojiao as a junior, never thinking in other directions.
But now, looking at her, she was indeed quite attractive.
Once this thought opened up, inspiration began to flow.
His heart stirred, and he cleared his throat, "Jiaojiao, don't say I didn't give you a chance. If you agree to one condition, I'll forgive you."
Chen Jiaojiao, who had been in despair, suddenly brightened at Wang Jianqiang's words, "Uncle Wang, I was wrong. Tell me, I'll agree to anything."
You're not admitting your mistake; you're just scared.
Wang Jianqiang pursed his lips, automatically filtering out her pretense, and looked at her with a smile.
"Sleep with me."
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