Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 171 - 136: Luo Qingxuan: It’s Enough That I Like You

Chapter 171: Chapter 136: Luo Qingxuan: It’s Enough That I Like You

In the Cultivation Chamber of the courtyard.

Ling Changqing took the shimmering golden Jade Scroll from his Storage Pouch, then placed a stack of Second Grade Thunder Talismans beside it.

Following the Sacrificial Refining Technique recorded in the Jade Scroll, Ling Changqing opened the golden Jade Scroll to its first page, took a Thunder Talisman, and placed it on the page before carefully channeling his Magical Power into it.

A few breaths later, a golden light flowed across the page, which had silently merged with the Talisman, becoming one and the same.

Ling Changqing studied it for a moment, nodded in satisfaction, and then picked up a second Talisman to repeat the process.

With experience, his speed quickly increased.

A short while later, by the time Ling Changqing’s Magical Power was depleted, all sixty-four pages were covered with Talismans.

Seventy percent of them were Attack Talismans, while the rest were for Defense, Illusions, and Void Shifting Talismans, among others.

This special Magical Artifact was now linked to Ling Changqing’s mind. In battle, he only needed to summon it to instantly unleash dozens of powerful offensive Divine Techniques.

Any Cultivator below the Pseudo Core realm, even if there were eight or ten of them attacking at once, would inevitably be blasted to smithereens.

Ling Changqing was very curious about the origin of the Mysterious Jade Scroll. Logically, a Magical Artifact with such unique power shouldn’t have been in the possession of a mere Loose Cultivator.

’Perhaps... that female cultivator with the surname Ma was lucky enough to find it in some Immortal Mansion Ruins?’

But she was dead now, and any clues to its origin were gone with her.

After taking stock of all his possessions, Ling Changqing realized he was now carrying a vast amount of wealth and resources. In the eyes of others, he was no different from a rare, fat sheep ready for slaughter.

However, if anyone actually dared to target him, the only result would be their own demise at his hands, with not even their bones left behind.

After dealing with these miscellaneous matters, Ling Changqing took out his Communication Jade Talisman and sent messages to Ling Qiyue, Tang Qiu Yao, Qin Yun, and Ling Bingyun, briefly explaining his situation.

Real-time communication was impossible over such a vast distance.

Even for sending short text messages, a Dharma Artifact Level Communication Jade Talisman was useless. One would need a Top Grade Spiritual Artifact-level Jade Talisman for it to barely work.

The one Ling Changqing held had been special-ordered from a branch of the Xingyun sun Commerce Association, as were the ones Tang Qiu Yao and the others had.

He had already received several messages in the Communication Jade Talisman from Ling Qiyue, Tang Qiu Yao, and the others. They mainly asked about his current situation and specifically warned him not to "pick any wildflowers by the roadside."

In the days since he’d left, nothing major had happened back on Changqing Continent. With Ling Qiyue holding down the fort, everything both inside and outside the family was peaceful.

The last message was from Xue Qingtan. She stated that she had gathered enough resources for Core Formation and was planning to return to the Commerce Association’s headquarters soon to enter seclusion and attempt a breakthrough to the True Pill Realm.

Ling Changqing recalled that she was currently at the Pseudo Core master Realm. However, with the right Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, it was possible to dissolve a Pseudo Core and try for the True Pill Realm again.

If her luck was good enough, it wasn’t impossible for her to form a Golden Core, but the probability was extremely low. It wasn’t a problem that could be solved with resources alone.

After a moment of contemplation, Ling Changqing replied, hoping she could wait a little longer and not rush back to headquarters for her seclusion.

’Perhaps, when I return to Changqing Continent in the future, I can offer her some help and increase her chances of success.’

"...I should get some sleep first, then take a stroll through the Marketplace."

Ling Changqing mumbled to himself. He hadn’t had a proper sleep in a long time, not since he left home.

Although Foundation Establishment Cultivators had far more energy than ordinary people and could recover with just a moment of meditation, he still enjoyed the habits of a mortal life.

Entering the exquisitely and lavishly decorated bedroom, Ling Changqing took a quick shower, shed his clothes, and climbed into bed. The embroidered canopy immediately fell into place.

’It’s a shame my senior sisters aren’t here to warm the bed. Sleeping alone is a bit uncomfortable.’

’Should I call for the maids outside and have them arrange for a Courtesan Cultivator for the night?’

However, the thought surfaced for only a moment before Ling Changqing dismissed it.

’The world outside is too dangerous, and so are the people. A moment of carelessness could lead to an Immortal Leap, or even an encounter with Demon Cultivators or Evil Cultivators. Better not risk it!’

Ling Changqing pulled the Phoenix Harmony Brocade Quilt over his head, rolled over, and fell into a deep sleep.

「The next morning, in the Marketplace.」

Ling Changqing, dressed in magnificent purple robes and carrying himself with a regal air, strolled leisurely along the side of the wide street, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the roadside stalls.

After wandering for a while, he randomly selected a few merchant houses, went inside, and sold off his recent spoils in batches, accumulating over a thousand Middle grade Spirit Stones.

Of course, he kept the items that were useful to him, such as the Mysterious Jade Scroll and a few decent High Grade Spiritual Artifacts.

After making a round through the Marketplace, Ling Changqing also acquired some suitable materials from various stalls, spending over a hundred Middle grade Spirit Stones in total.

’Maybe... I should go fleece those Little Fairies again?’ Ling Changqing mused.

’I’m leaving soon anyway, and who knows when I’ll be back. I don’t have to worry about my identity being exposed and raising suspicion.’

At this thought, Ling Changqing didn’t hesitate. He immediately found a deserted corner, changed into an azure Magical Robe, altered his appearance and physique, and then walked into the Celestial Fate Pavilion.

A moment later, in a private room, the matchmaker Hongxi looked at the blue-robed young man before her and said with a wide smile:

"A man with outstanding qualities like you, Fellow Daoist Mu, is perfectly suited to become one of our esteemed clients!

Since you intend to find your perfect match here, I will make the arrangements for you!"

He, under the alias Mu Fanqing, nodded and said warmly, "Then I’ll have to trouble you, Fellow Daoist Hong. The Spirit Stone fee is not an issue!"

Hongxi chirped a few pleasantries, then, swaying her full hips, she got up and left to make the arrangements.

A short while later, to the pleasant tinkling of jade pendants, a young female cultivator in a water-red dress, with a pure and lovely appearance, gracefully entered.

She wore a perfectly shy smile, and upon seeing Ling Changqing’s appearance, a hint of satisfaction flickered in her eyes. She stepped forward and gave a slight curtsy.

"There’s no need for such formalities, Fellow Daoist. Please, have a seat," Ling Changqing said gently.

’This Female Cultivator is at the Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation. Her Root Bone and aptitude seem decent, but her primordial yin is already gone.’

’Furthermore, her aura is somewhat mixed. I wonder how many Male Cultivators she’s been with. Is she looking for some honest fool to settle down with now?’

Of course, that didn’t matter. For Ling Changqing, the process would be the same regardless.

However, after just a few dozen breaths, the seemingly pure Female Cultivator’s expression changed drastically. She berated Ling Changqing with a few angry words, then turned and stormed out, muttering curses as she went.

Waiting in the lounge outside, Hongxi, unfazed by the scene, put down her teacup and instructed the next Female Cultivator to go in.

In her opinion, a client’s failed matchmaking attempt was more delightful than a success. After all, a successful client might never come back.

But a client who failed would likely be unwilling to give up and might come back every day. That was how she and the Celestial Fate Pavilion could maximize their profits.

A day passed quietly.

When the lanterns were lit at dusk, Ling Changqing cheerfully paid his bill with Spirit Stones and returned to his inn to rest.

The next morning, he appeared on time in the private room at the Celestial Fate Pavilion once again.

Three days passed like this. Ling Changqing was content with his "fleecing," and Hongxi was beaming from all the Spirit Stones she had received.

Both parties were very satisfied. The only ones who were unhappy were the "Little Fairies" with their high opinions of themselves.

By the evening of the fourth day, there were only a few Female Cultivators left to meet with Ling Changqing.

’Hmm, after I’ve seen the last few, maybe I’ll go treat myself to a big meal?’ Ling Changqing mused to himself. Having reaped a bountiful harvest, he was in an exceptionally good mood.

With the pleasant rustle of a beaded curtain, the last Female Cultivator gracefully entered.

She wore a long, fiery-red dress that perfectly accentuated her voluptuous and scorching-hot figure. She carried an unusual, domineering aura, and her glossy black hair was simply tied back.

The woman wore no jewelry or ornaments. Her features were naturally exquisite—a beauty so stunning it was soul-stirring and impactful.

Moreover, she was exceptionally tall, a perfect nine-heads-tall beauty. Her radiant, beautiful eyes were incomparably clear, as if they could see right through to the bottom of one’s heart.

Her pupils, in particular, had a faint golden tint, giving her a unique charm and revealing that she was not of the Human Race.

The moment he saw the woman’s face clearly, Ling Changqing’s expression changed, and the blood in his veins nearly froze solid.

The woman’s visible Cultivation Realm was Golden Core Peak. Furthermore, the tyrannical pressure of her aura far surpassed that of any Human Race Cultivator.

In the vision of the Era Star Palace, what stood before Ling Changqing now was not a nation-toppling, mature beauty, but an elegant yet majestic four-clawed Crimson scaled Flood Dragon.

Although he didn’t sense any malice from her, Ling Changqing’s mind remained tense, and he didn’t even dare to breathe.

He, a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator, was nothing but an ant that she could crush with a flip of her palm.

"F-Fellow Daoist... did you perhaps walk into the wrong room?" Ling Changqing swallowed hard and asked cautiously.

It was no wonder he reacted this way. All the Cultivators of Hanyue Continent, major and minor combined, wouldn’t be enough to challenge her.

To put it bluntly, in the surrounding sea spanning tens of millions of miles, there was simply no one who could stand against this woman.

Ling Changqing was utterly baffled. Shouldn’t a Demon King and Great Power like her be enjoying a peaceful life in her Deep Sea Cave Mansion Hall, not wandering around the territory of Human Race Cultivators?

What on earth could have prompted her to leave the bottom of the sea, appear in the Hanyue Continent Marketplace, and even, out of sheer boredom, participate in a matchmaking event for human cultivators?

’The very idea is absurd!’

The Red Skirt Dragon Maiden pursed her cherry lips. Her pale golden eyes studied the handsome, purple-robed young man before her for several breaths, and she gave a slight nod.

Her gentle, beautiful voice, tinged with a strange magnetism, rang out, "As expected. Your Luck and Fortune are exceptionally deep, and your Life Chart is so special that you are a one-in-a-billion seed for attaining the Dao.

I am Luo Qingxuan, and I am very pleased with you. Come with me. From now on, you are my Dao Companion!"

Ling Changqing shook his head. "Your qualifications are far too outstanding, Fellow Daoist. I am not worthy of you. You should consider other talented geniuses instead!"

The dragon maiden named Luo Qingxuan frowned slightly and said,

"One’s Cultivation Realm is not nearly as important as their Luck and Fortune. Your current qualifications are more than enough to match with me!"

"But I don’t like you, so let’s just end this here!" Ling Changqing said hastily. He didn’t dare bring such an incredible troublemaker back with him.

The relationship between the Deep Sea Dragon Race and the human Cultivation Realm was far from friendly. This Luo Qingxuan definitely had a powerful family clan behind her; her background was likely unimaginably great.

Luo Qingxuan huffed. "It doesn’t matter. It’s enough that I like you!"

"..."

Ling Changqing was speechless. Who ever heard of a matchmaking session that involved coercion? It was completely unheard of!

"I am not fortunate enough to accept your affections, Fellow Daoist. Farewell!"

Ling Changqing said, his figure blurring as he flew toward the door.

In the next instant, however, he crashed into a wall that was soft yet possessed astonishing elasticity, his momentum abruptly halted.

Looking up, Luo Qingxuan’s majestic, mountain-like peaks were practically pressed against his face, a faint, pleasant fragrance wafting from her.

"Don’t even dream of it. You can’t escape!"

Luo Qingxuan lowered her head, her beautiful eyes shimmering like water. She pulled her jade-like arms inward, embracing the handsome, purple-robed young man tightly.

The terrifying strength she used squeezed Ling Changqing directly into her ample bosom, his face buried so deep in the bottomless central valley that he couldn’t pull it out.

Moreover, she didn’t seem to know how to control her strength. Ling Changqing only smelled a strange, faint fragrance before a suffocating sensation, like Mount Tai crashing down on him, overwhelmed him.

"Can you loosen up a bit? I... I’m about to suffocate!"

Ling Changqing struggled to communicate using his Divine Thought.