Sara was thrilled when she realized that the elixir before her was an evergreen elixir, capable ofsting for 500 years. Ovee with gratitude, she eximed, “Feiyan, thank you so much, Master! Don’t worry, Master, I will surely drive the Manchu Emperor back to Ninggu Pagoda!”


    Aasif nced at the two pills, then turned to Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) with a hint of nervousness in his voice. “Master, why did you choose to give such a valuable pill to your disciple today?”


    Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) replied nonchntly, “A thousand years may sound like an eternity, but in reality, it is just a fleeting moment. The concept of longevity, as it turns out, is merely an extension of the normal lifespan. It’s akin to a gold ingot; while it can be drawn out into a long thread, its true essence remains that of the original ingot.” Aasif looked on, perplexed, and said, “


    “Master, I admit I’m not as wise as you. I don’t fully grasp what you mean; please rify…”


    Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) continued, “Expelling captives and entering the Tao in middle age might grant one a thousand years of life, but over 900 of those years were spent in meditation. Had I not met you, I would have remained oblivious to the changes in the world outside. Looking back, even though I’ve lived for a millennium, the most wonderful experiences amount to only a few decades. The past nine centuries have been dull and monotonous. Sometimes I wonder if it would have been better not to have entered the Tao, so I could have enjoyed the joys of family, children, and grandchildren…”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Aasif, even more confused, blurted out, “Master, you have practiced for thousands of years and sought to change your fate. If one day I seed in ascension, wouldn’t that mean I could attain true longevity?”


    Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) offered a wry smile andmented, “Changing one’s fate against the heavens… such a notion is merely a fantasy. A thousand years of dreams and a dull existence await me!”


    Noticing a shift in his Master’s mood, Aasif inquired with concern, “Master, what’s troubling you today? Are you angry about something sad?”


    Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) waved his hand dismissively, saying, “There’s nothing sad about it; I simply feel a sense of reluctance as my time draws near.”


    “A limit?!” Both Aasif and Sara gasped in shock.


    Calmly, Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) exined, “The time limit of a thousand years for me is approaching. Sadly, I have not unraveled the next puzzle that would allow me to extend my life. These two pills are gifts to you before my timees. After I’m gone, you must take the elixirs and go down the mountain to continue your fight against the Qing Dynasty!”


    Aasif’s eyes filled with tears as he questioned in disbelief, “Master, are you joking? You’re so powerful, how could this be happening…?”


    Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) sighed, “No matter how strong one is, they cannot defy the way of heaven. All I can do is dy the inevitable. It seems the heavenly mandate for me is only two days away.”<fn5f09> This content belongs to Find★Novel</fn5f09>


    Sara, suddenly realizing something important, spoke up, “Master, if the way of heaven ising for you… then… then…”


    At that moment, Sara hesitated, struggling to articte her thoughts.


    Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) looked at her with a gentle smile, encouraging her, “Sara, feel free to express what’s on your mind.”


    Gathering her courage, Sara said, “Master, if the way of heaven is indeed approaching you, could you pass on all the magical tools and elixirs you’ve gathered over your lifetime to me and senior brother? If the Immortal Zuohua were to truly pass on, wouldn’t these treasures go to waste…”


    Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) nced at the two evergreen pills and then at Sara, understanding her concern. She must have thought that after practicing for thousands of years, he possessed countless treasures and could not possibly have only two pills. Before he could respond, Aasif interjected sharply, “Feiyan! What are you saying?! You shouldn’t speak to Master like that!”


    Looking at Sara with a smile, Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) reassured her, “Sara, while it’s true that I have many lifelong teachings and treasures, I’m not miserly. It’s not that I don’t want to pass them on; it’s simply the way of the world.”