Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 176 - 141: Luo Qingxuan: You Dare Touch Him?

The Long Nu who had suddenly appeared was tall and curvaceous. Her features were exceptionally beautiful yet aggressive, framed by cyan hair and purple eyes. She wore a magnificent Jade Half Body Armor over a Light Gold Long Skirt, the astonishing curves of her long legs faintly visible beneath its hem.

An Ink-Colored Long Sword with Scabbard hung at her waist. The decorative patterns on the Sword Scabbard were so vivid they seemed to ripple like a vast, green sea.

Luo Qingxuan's expression turned cold as she got a clear look at the newcomer.

"Third Sister, I'll go wherever I please. I don't believe I need you to question my whereabouts, do I?"

This woman was none other than Luo Qingyu, the third daughter of the Dragon Race Leader.

The current Dragon Race Leader had been on the throne for a millennium and had taken hundreds of concubines into his palace over the years. However, not many had borne him children; there were only a few dozen in total.

The two Princesses were merely half-sisters and rivals, so naturally, there was little affection between them.

Luo Qingyu's face broke into a smile. "Sixth Sister, why be such a stranger? As your elder sister, I'm just showing a little concern! I mean nothing else by it…"

"How rare for you to be so thoughtful, Third Sister!"

A hint of mockery flickered in Luo Qingxuan's lustrous, beautiful eyes.

'Unsolicited attention means she's either a thief or a scoundrel.' Luo Qingxuan didn't believe for a moment that her sisters' motives could be so pure.

"I'm going to see Mother. Third Sister, feel free to go about your business."

Luo Qingxuan said coolly, having no interest in continuing this meaningless chatter.

"Sixth Sister, why the rush? I still have something to say to you."

Luo Qingyu sidestepped to block her path, her gaze naturally falling upon Ling Changqing at her side. A playful glint entered her eyes.

"Oh? And who is this handsome young man from the Human Race? Sixth Sister, aren't you going to introduce us?"

Ling Changqing frowned slightly, took an imperceptible step back, and showed no intention of speaking.

'It seems her relationship with Luo Qingxuan is strained. They aren't even what you'd call fake friends.' He naturally saw no need to engage with her.

"He's just a friend. In any case, it has nothing to do with you."

Luo Qingxuan's expression grew even colder. The woman's endless pestering had exhausted her patience.

"Is that so? Well, if he's your friend, dear sister, then surely he can be my friend too. What do you say, young man?"

Luo Qingyu said with a wide smile, reaching out a slender hand to touch Ling Changqing.

Luo Qingxuan's eyebrows shot up. Without any perceptible movement from her, the air temperature plummeted, and a waterfall of violent Sword Qi came crashing down.

"You shameless hussy! You dare try to touch him?"

Luo Qingyu's expression changed abruptly. She hadn't expected her sister to react so violently, attacking without a moment's hesitation.

"Sixth Sister, have you lost your mind?!"

In the nick of time, a moon-like radiance as clear as water emerged from within Luo Qingyu, forming a barrier of light that blocked the storm of Sword Qi.

However, the grade of that Magical Treasure was clearly inferior to Luo Qingxuan's Flying Sword. Within moments, its glow dimmed, and it began to flicker as if on the verge of collapse.

Luo Qingyu snorted. With the sound of a surging tide, the Longsword in her hand erupted in a burst of watery light that spread to engulf the area.

Just as the two sisters were about to come to blows, an unprecedentedly terrifying pressure descended upon them, forcibly separating them without recourse.

A Dragon Race Elder with a tense expression appeared silently, clad in a floor-length, blazing gold gown, wearing a high crown, and holding a Scepter.

"This is the Forbidden Palace. Private duels are forbidden. Do you two Princesses wish to test the law yourselves?"

The Dragon Race Elder questioned them icily, her gaze profound.

Luo Qingxuan pursed her lips, took a step back, and said softly, "Forgive us, Elder. We were rash."

Luo Qingyu, though seething internally, also softened her tone. "To have disturbed the Elder's peaceful cultivation is indeed this junior's fault. I will go to my Father King to atone for my actions later."

The Dragon Race Elder nodded. Without another word, her figure quietly faded and disappeared.

After shooting her sister a vicious glare, Luo Qingxuan turned, put her arm around Ling Changqing, and swept away under the escort of numerous maids and guards.

Luo Qingyu's eyes remained fixed on Ling Changqing's departing back. She spoke in a low, haunting voice.

"Elder Qi, did you notice anything?"

An old man in a white robe with a long beard and a shiny forehead appeared behind her. He bowed his head slightly in greeting and said in a low voice:

"Princess, I cannot give a definitive answer for now. However, this Human Race Cultivator is certainly no simple character. Since the Sixth Princess cares for him so deeply, it would not be a mistake to try and steal him away!"

"Mm, Elder Qi's suggestion is very much to my liking!"

Luo Qingyu broke into a smile. 'It would be best if I can steal him. If I can't, then I'll just have to…'

In any case, as long as it made Luo Qingxuan miserable for a while, she wouldn't consider it a loss.

In mid-air, in an area hidden from the view of others, several majestic figures silently watched the scene unfold.

"…Those two lasses aren't old, but their tempers are fiery. They're just like I was when I was young!"

"…I, for one, am rather curious about that young man from the Human Race. If he really is *the one*… when did the Sixth Princess's luck get so outrageous?"

"There's no need to guess. I think he is! The Sixth Princess's future chance to attain the Dao and achieve eternal life is now secure!"

"But… not many people will want him to live, if you understand my meaning."

"True. The outsiders will never tolerate him living, and within our own race… at least seventy or eighty percent of them don't want him alive either, do they? After all, they don't stand to gain anything from it!"

"But such a fateful opportunity is rare. Even if we old-timers prefer not to meddle, we have no choice but to make an exception for something like this!"

"Mm, so be it."

…

"My dear, that Third Princess… is she very difficult to deal with?"

Ling Changqing asked softly from within the grand and magnificent palace chamber.

"Don't even mention that slut!"

Luo Qingxuan's anger hadn't faded. "Ever since we were children, she's had to fight me for everything and challenge me at every turn. I've tolerated her for far too long!"

Although she didn't get along with most of her siblings, her rivalry with Luo Qingyu was particularly nasty, to the point where they were openly hostile with each other.

Ling Changqing mused, "In that case, she definitely won't let this go."

Luo Qingxuan smiled and hugged his arm tighter.

"Don't worry, she's no match for me. When I inherit the position of Race Leader, I'll capture her, put her on a dog leash, and give her to you as a slave, my love!"

Ling Changqing just smiled without saying a word. 'With me by her side,' he thought, 'who's to say that scene won't actually happen a few years from now?'

Of course, at that very moment, Luo Qingyu was in her own chariot, gritting her teeth and making a vow.

"One day, I will snatch that Human Race Cultivator from that Fox Spirit's side, put him on a dog leash, and humiliate her right to her face!"

…

「Changqing Continent.」

In a Women's Embroidery Tower, several women of peerless beauty were seated, having taken their places as host and guests.

"…What did you say? That fellow Changqing went off to explore an Ancient Cave Mansion Secret Realm again?"

asked Ling Qiyue, her brow furrowed. She was dressed in a snow-white Magical Robe that complemented her radiant beauty.

Fu Yin Xue, who had just arrived, nodded with a helpless expression.

"He insisted on going, and I couldn't talk him out of it. So I could only do as he asked and bring this to you.

I also took the opportunity to see this new territory of yours. It's quite incredible, I must say. The heavens have truly blessed your Ling Family!"

It was Fu Yin Xue's first time seeing Changqing Continent, and she was naturally curious about this landmass born from the eruption of a supervolcanic chain in the Deep Sea.

Tang Qiu Yao, dressed in a bright red gown that highlighted her charming, jade-like face, furrowed her delicate brow and asked doubtfully:

"Senior Sister Fu, did Changqing really go to the ruins of an Ancient Cave Mansion to seek a fateful encounter?"

"It's absolutely true." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Fu Yin Xue said with a frank expression, "You don't think I abducted him, do you?"

"You jest, Senior Sister. We wouldn't go that far,"

said Qin Yun softly. Dressed in a gown as black as ink, she possessed a pure yet mysterious allure, and the doubt in her heart did not diminish in the slightest.

'This Fu Yin Xue's words are pleasant enough, but who knows if she has crooked ideas?'

However, Ling Changqing's character was trustworthy, so Ling Qiyue and the others didn't dwell on it for now.

Perhaps in a year or two at most, they would see that handsome, purple-robed youth again.

…

「Deep Sea Dragon Palace.」

Before the plaza of the Scripture Hall, shrouded in a rosy, misty light. The building was simple yet majestic, every brick and tile exuding the aura of bygone eras.

Bai Qingyi and Luo Qingxuan flanked Ling Changqing as they ascended several hundred steps together, arriving before a closed Bronze Gate.

Bai Qingyi revealed a reddish-bronze Command Token and chanted a long string of mystic syllables in a low, pleasant voice. Amid the rumbling resonance of Dao Rhyme, the heavy Bronze Gate slowly swung open.

Stepping into the hall, which was filled with a rosy mist and brimming with Dao Rhyme, Ling Changqing looked around, feeling utterly dazzled.

Rows upon rows of bookshelves crafted from refined gold and exquisite jade stood in neat lines. They were filled with various objects shimmering with Spiritual Light, such as Jade Slips and Jade Books, as well as Jade Tablets and Jade Documents of different styles.

Of course, there were also paper books and Scriptures, as well as various items like Beast Hide Scrolls, Bronze Tokens, Crystal Balls, and Obelisks.

Without exception, all were engraved with various characters from the Ancient Celestial Book. They were shrouded in spiritual radiance and exuded a stern pressure, with a dense aura of Dao Rhyme flowing over them.

"Feel free to look around,"

Bai Qingyi said with a gentle smile and a soft voice.

"Most of the Cultivation Method Scriptures here are for the Dragon Race; not many are suitable for a Human Race Cultivator. Of course, if you search diligently, you should still be able to find a few Scriptures that you can use."

"Alright."

Ling Changqing agreed. Even if the collection lacked the legendary Celestial-rank Techniques and Divine Power Scriptures, it shouldn't be difficult to find one or two Earth Tier ones.

With the terrifying foundation the Deep Sea Dragon Race had built over tens of thousands of years, he figured he wouldn't be leaving disappointed.

Bai Qingyi hesitated for a moment before adding, "You have three days to search. When the time is up, you must leave. This is the consensus of those old-timers."

Luo Qingxuan was taken aback. "But Mother, since my love is already here, can't he stay a few more days?"

Bai Qingyi shook her head. "Letting him in once was already an act of special grace from the Elders. How could we ask for more?"

Ling Changqing said, "My dear, don't worry. Three days should be enough."

"Oh, alright then. I'll help you look!"

Luo Qingxuan could only agree, but she had already made up her mind. 'Why not just move all the Scriptures suitable for a Human Race Cultivator back to our quarters and let my love take his time choosing?'

Bai Qingyi gazed at the handsome, purple-robed youth before her and said softly:

"If you haven't made a decision by then, I will bring the Cultivation Method Scriptures suitable for the Human Race back to my chambers. You can stay there and take your time looking through them."

Ling Changqing breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I must thank you, Mother."

He thought to himself, 'Staying in Her Majesty's chambers… my safety should be guaranteed.'

No matter how bold Luo Qingxuan's siblings were, they would never dare barge into Bai Qingyi's chambers and cause trouble.