Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 184 - 149: A Handsome Bane

Ling Changqing was unaware of the scene that had just unfolded in his Cave Mansion Hall.

Perhaps it was the work of fate. Had he remained on the Changqing Continent instead of being here in the Deep Sea Dragon Palace, he would most likely have been cornered by those two indescribable beings.

As for what fate would have awaited him then, it was truly hard to say.

Here, Luo Qingxuan was a true woman of action. After sharing a tender moment with Ling Changqing, she hastily departed with her people.

Ling Changqing remained in the Pill Hall, Opening the Furnace and Refining Pills. When his Magical Power ran low, he would rest for a moment. His days were simple yet fulfilling.

As for how the refined Elixirs would be distributed, Luo Qingxuan had already made it clear: he could keep half for himself, while the other half had to be turned over to the treasury.

Thus, over the past six months or so, Ling Changqing’s personal wealth had grown considerably.

Ten days later, a radiant Luo Qingxuan appeared before him again, the triumphant satisfaction in her eyes almost impossible to conceal.

"...It’s all settled!"

Luo Qingxuan wrapped her arms around Ling Changqing and gave him a firm kiss, saying with a beaming smile:

"That shameless bunch all had to bleed a little. They shouldn’t dare to come after you for a while!"

"That’s good to hear."

Ling Changqing breathed a sigh of relief. Their endless harassment had been incredibly annoying for him as well, and now, things had finally quieted down.

As the Long Nu with the greatest hope of inheriting the throne, Luo Qingxuan had maintained her own separate estate for many years. Not only did she command a large legion of elite troops, but she also had numerous Cultivator Tributors and Honored Guest Elders in her service.

Over the past few days, Luo Qingxuan had taken her elite subordinates to "visit" each of her brothers and sisters one by one.

After meeting, they engaged in a round of "reasonable and sensible" discussion, which ended with these Dragon Sons and Daughters being thoroughly subdued, repenting and admitting their mistakes, and offering substantial compensation. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

The moment Luo Qingxuan left, these characters immediately changed their tune. They rushed to the Dragon Race Leader to cry and complain, unanimously accusing Luo Qingxuan of being cruel, domineering, and utterly unreasonable.

At first, the Dragon Race Leader didn’t take it seriously, thinking it was just a squabble among the younger generation. He offered a few simple words of comfort and sent them away.

Unexpectedly, the relentless Luo Qingxuan followed the trail, dealing with all her brothers and sisters, not even sparing their trusted subordinates.

The only exception was the Eldest Princess, Luo Qingyi, who had also broken through to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm.

Luo Qingxuan didn’t provoke her, and Luo Qingyi didn’t take the initiative to stir up trouble, maintaining a stance of a detached observer.

Later, as the matter escalated and public anger mounted, the Dragon Race Leader had no choice but to step in and summon all the Dragon Sons and Daughters, along with their mothers.

In front of the upper echelons of the Dragon Race, the Dragon Race Leader fiercely reprimanded Luo Qingxuan, then sternly warned the other Dragon Sons and Daughters.

Finally, Bai Qingyi stepped in to play the good cop, declaring the matter closed. From now on, no one was allowed to use this as an excuse to cause trouble, nor were they to have any designs on Ling Changqing.

Naturally, those Dragon Sons and Daughters and their mothers were seething with frustration, but there was nothing they could do but choose to endure it silently.

"...In that case, my lady, your relationship with them... I’m afraid there’s no way it can be restored, is there?"

Ling Changqing said, his expression slightly worried.

Now that they had torn all pretense of cordiality, Luo Qingxuan would surely be targeted by them in unison. There was no telling how many open and hidden attacks would come her way.

When the stakes were high enough, so-called blood ties couldn’t be trusted at all. Oftentimes, one’s own family could be far more ruthless than outsiders.

Ultimately, the entire affair had started because of Ling Changqing. For a moment, he even felt like a male femme fatale.

Luo Qingxuan said softly, "Of course I know, but this was unavoidable."

"Never mind distant examples, just look at my father. When he fought for his position, more than a dozen of his brothers and sisters met rather unfortunate ends."

"Only those Dragon Sons and Daughters who declared their withdrawal from the competition for the throne early on, wisely protecting themselves, were left unscathed!"

In comparison, the succession struggles in Mortal Dynasties were mere child’s play before the Dragon Race.

Therefore, Luo Qingxuan was well aware of what she would face next, but she didn’t particularly care.

’A flock of weaklings is still just a flock of weaklings. They won’t magically turn into true dragons.’

"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore!"

Ling Changqing gently hugged the beauty in his arms, nuzzling against the majestic, snow-capped mountains, and said, "My lady, what do you plan to do next? Any ideas?"

Now that her Nascent Soul True Monarch Cultivation was stable, she would normally venture out to travel or lead her armies on campaigns.

As the future leader of the Deep Sea Dragon Race, Luo Qingxuan couldn’t possibly remain idle. There were far too many matters that required her personal attention.

Luo Qingxuan mused, "It’s hard to say for now. I’ll have to discuss it with my father before I can decide."

In the vast, boundless seabed, the Dragon Race’s influence and sphere of power were unparalleled, but there was also no shortage of powerful Demon Kings with formidable Cultivation who had formed their own independent factions.

Their strength naturally couldn’t rival the entire Dragon Race, so for the sake of self-preservation, they all tacitly acknowledged the Deep Sea Dragon Race as their overlords in name.

But there were always some troublemakers who were unwilling to follow the rules, and every few years they couldn’t help but stir up some trouble to challenge the Dragon Race’s authority.

At such times, to maintain the Dragon Race’s majesty and influence, the Dragon Race Leader would dispatch a capable general to lead an expedition.

The final result was usually that those rebellious Demon King titans were slain or sealed and suppressed, or they fled their territories alone to become wandering rogue cultivators of the mountains and marshes.

In any case, the Dragon Race’s position in the Deep Sea remained unshakable to this day, just as the Human Race’s Cultivation Realm held absolute dominion over the land.

But then again, every family has its own troubles. Having propagated and passed down its legacy since the distant Ancient Era, the Deep Sea Dragon Race had also accumulated its fair share of internal hidden dangers and problems.

"Let’s not talk about that for now,"

Luo Qingxuan wrapped her arms back around the young man, gave him a kiss, and asked, "My dear, how much longer will you need to advance to the Golden Core Master Realm?"

Due to the vast difference in their Cultivation, it was no longer suitable for the current Luo Qingxuan to continue Dual Cultivation with Ling Changqing. Otherwise, it would be a disadvantage for her.

She had to wait until Ling Changqing broke through to the next Great Realm before this negative effect would disappear.

Luo Qingxuan was quite frustrated by this. ’If I had known, I shouldn’t have been in such a hurry to break through to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm.’

"Well..."

Ling Changqing pondered, "It will probably take a few more months to reach the late stage Foundation Establishment. As for the Golden Core Master level, I might need another twenty to thirty years?"

In truth, for the vast majority of Cultivators, this pace was already considered extremely fast. However, from Luo Qingxuan’s perspective, it was indeed a bit hard to endure.

"Then, my dear, what is the grade of your Spirit Root Talent right now?"

Luo Qingxuan asked with a frown.

She really didn’t want to wait for several decades, even though for High Rank Cultivators, such a short period of time was nothing—it could pass in a single session of seclusion.

"Earth Grade Inferior Spirit Root."

Ling Changqing said. Luo Qingxuan had never asked him about this before, so there was no need for him to hold back now.

For a major power like the Deep Sea Dragon Palace, an Earth Grade Spirit Root Talent wasn’t exceedingly rare, so there was nothing to worry about.

"That’s still a bit low. Why don’t I go ask Mother and get you one of the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that can improve Spirit Root Talent?"

Luo Qingxuan said softly.

The Dragon Palace also had resources that could directly enhance one’s Cultivation, but using them came with some side effects, and her dear might not be willing to accept that.

If it were Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that improved Spirit Root Talent, the negative effects would be much smaller, to the point of being negligible.

Ling Changqing’s expression grew solemn. "Wouldn’t that be too precious? I’m afraid it would put Mother in a difficult position, wouldn’t it?"

These types of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures were incredibly valuable. They weren’t a dime a dozen for any top-tier power, especially resources for those at the Earth Grade Spirit Root level and above, which were often available in name only on the market, with no one willing to sell.

A Prince Consort to a Long Nu Princess, strictly speaking, was still an outsider. Would those old-fashioned, stubborn Dragon Race Elders be willing to part with such a benefit for him?

Luo Qingxuan huffed. "If it were anyone else, it naturally wouldn’t be worth me asking. But you, my dear, are different."

"Even if Father and Mother learn of this, they won’t object. Just wait for the good news!"

"Alright."

Ling Changqing said no more.

’I don’t really have high hopes for this,’ he thought. ’The more benefits I accept from the Deep Sea Dragon Race, the deeper my ties to this great power will become, and the harder it will be to break away in the future.’

Luo Qingxuan didn’t care what he was thinking. ’He’s my man, so I’ll spoil him.’ She believed that only by firmly grasping Ling Changqing, both emotionally and physically, could she feel at ease in the future.

The couple shared a tender moment before Luo Qingxuan hurriedly left.

Just one hour later, she returned, her expression somewhat complicated.

"Mother said she can agree to this matter,"

Luo Qingxuan said in a low voice, "but she wants to speak with you alone about certain matters concerning the Dragon Race."

A glint flashed in Ling Changqing’s eyes. "That’s no problem. Are we going now?"

"Yes."

Luo Qingxuan nodded, then added, a little worried, "Although I trust Mother won’t make things difficult for you, if she really does make certain demands, my dear, just refuse them!"

Ling Changqing smiled. "I understand. You don’t have to worry, my lady."

In any case, this Long Nu truly cared about his feelings.

And so, the couple left their territory. Surrounded by a large group of guards, they traveled via a Teleportation Array to the Dragon Race Leader’s Dragon Palace.

Bai Qingyi was already waiting in her bedchambers. After the Female Officials announced his arrival, that beautiful, purple-robed youth with red lips, white teeth, and a dragon-like, phoenix-like grace appeared before her once again.

"Alright, Qingxuan, you may go out and wait. Mother wants to be alone with Changqing for a while."

the noble, beautiful, and graceful woman in magnificent robes said softly.

"???"

Luo Qingxuan looked at her mother in confusion, feeling that something was a bit off.

However, she couldn’t very well ask questions, so she secretly gave Ling Changqing a look before getting up and leaving.

Next, Bai Qingyi dismissed the Palace Maids and servants by her side, and the last Female Official activated the Restriction on the palace gates.

And so, in the lavish, magnificent, and fragrant bedchamber, only Bai Qingyi and Ling Changqing remained.