Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 90 - 85: The True Master Recruits, Tao Qian Leaks Secrets

In the quiet room where Lin Xiaohua got married, Tao Qian's complexion changed several times.

He originally thought that this "Hong Youhu" was just like the leader of the Changchun Society, merely an evil cultivator coveting the body of Little Age.

But unexpectedly, he suddenly discovered such a huge conspiracy.

"There's a 'Saint Child' from a mysterious organization who stays as an advisor near Ji Xianxian, secretly colluding with the Devil God Army under Tang Xianzong, intending to cause chaos across Southern Yue. Their goal seems to be to help Ji Xianxian cultivate some magic skill? The ultimate aim appears to be to place Ji Xianxian on the Dragon Court?"

"On the official side, both the Seven Killings Pavilion and the Changchun Society are controlled by that Saint Child and Ji Xianxian. On the demon side, the Beautiful Corpse and a group of Great Demons within the Iron Buddha Temple are under Tang Xianzong's control. Both parties are colluding, and the only victims are the millions of common people in Southern Yue."

"And, has this plan been prematurely initiated?"

Realizing this, Tao Qian's expression became very solemn, and he couldn't help but stare at Hong Youhu.

This evil person had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, and Tao Qian had seen his bizarre and terrifying combat methods at the Seeking Immortal Pier. Unfortunately, his evil clashed directly with an evil ghost, and now he was in a pitiful and desperate state.

Not only were his limbs folded together, his cultivation was crippled, and it seemed that even his divine soul and thoughts were frozen by some method used by the Ghost General, truly unable to live or die.

When Tao Qian made eye contact with him, he seemed to understand the last thought in his mind and said with a sneer,

"You're thinking if I want to interrogate you, I must release your restraints, and then you can use your hidden sinister methods against me or simply end it all yourself."

"Unfortunately, I'm not going to do as you wish."

Having said that, Tao Qian planned to take this man to see Master Xiao and the group of righteous experts.

The secret he had glimpsed was too great, and Tao Qian felt that he, with his minor abilities, had no right to be involved.

After throwing this hot potato to Master Xiao, he could take Little Age and Lian Jing'er and leave this place.

No, leaving Seeking Immortal County wasn't enough.

Now, with Southern Yue being the center of the storm, they had to leave the entire province.

As these thoughts just surfaced in Tao Qian's mind, suddenly, a familiar, gentle voice entered his ears—it was Master Xiao summoning him.

Clearly, Master Xiao wanted to see him after the "Ghost Country wedding" ended.

Tao Qian frowned slightly, turned his head towards Little Age and Lian Jing'er hugging and crying together, and sighed inwardly, recalling what Lin Xiaohua had once told him about these two little things' misfortune in the mortal world.

Without any hesitation, Tao Qian took Hong Youhu and then extended a hand to each of the little ones, gesturing for them to hold on.

Little Age and Lian Jing'er, just as Lin Xiaohua had described, were naturally perceptive.

Each sensed a whisper of emotion in Tao Qian's heart, held hands with him with sniffles and sobs, clearly still immersed in the sadness of losing "Lin Xiaohua."

Tao Qian led them toward the top level of the Star-picking Pavilion.

They were still ushered by the Yellow Robed Maid; however, this time, Tao Qian met Master Xiao in a warm room.

This warm room was filled with a kind of fragrance that could relax anyone.

And the cultivation within the body was also receiving a somewhat exaggerated boost.

But Master Xiao, sitting formally on a soft, fragrant couch at the head of the room, appeared rather haggard despite a faint smile on her face, indicating a good mood.

Tao Qian's puppet body had witnessed the great battle at the Iron Buddha Temple last night up close and knew the cause.

Though Master Xiao had almost fallen victim to the Beautiful Corpse's deadly grip, fortunately, at the critical moment, the Bai Qin Old Monk appeared, saving both her life and the child, and the slight injuries naturally couldn't spoil her mood now.

"I wonder if the terrible news I bring will spoil Master Xiao's good mood,"

Tao Qian thought to himself, while preparing to bring out Hong Youhu from the talisman seed.

But at that moment, Master Xiao unexpectedly spoke first, casting a scrutinizing look at Tao Qian, then nodding in satisfaction, she asked, "Tao Qian, would you be willing to give up the Spirit Treasure Method and switch to cultivating the Basic Method of the Infant Sect?"

Upon hearing this, a look of astonishment immediately appeared on Tao Qian's face.

Master Xiao had anticipated his surprise, and her gentle voice continued without pause,

"The No Food Country Princess just forcibly took your friend, the abandoned disciple of the Heavenly Talisman Sect. It's not that I, as your senior, was unwilling to stand up for your friend."

"The circumstances here are quite complicated. The marriage between your friend and Pei Niannu is destined and unchangeable. Moreover, your friend deep down is quite willing to become the Prince Consort of No Food Country. I really have no reason to intervene."

"Of course, I also admit that even if I rashly intervened, I would not be a match for the No Food Country Master, not to mention the Beautiful Corpse on Iron Buddha Mountain who also didn't dare to act just now."

"She considers herself a talented genius, maybe someday achieving the Dao. She's usually overbearing, but when facing an invincible enemy, she's even more frightened than a turtle withdrawing into its shell, afraid to anger the No Food Country Master and be beaten to death."

After explaining this and subtly belittling her opponent,

Master Xiao then looked at the two Alien Species held by Tao Qian, without any greed in her eyes.

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Then, Master Xiao suddenly became serious, and addressing Tao Qian formally, she said,

"You odd junior, have aided me numerous times to considerable merit. Now, you've been entrusted with these two little things, and you might not yet realize your situation will be somewhat difficult."

"I have already reviewed your talent, you can cultivate Dao, Demon, and Heterodox methods, though all are extremely incomplete divine skills, they undoubtedly represent an outstanding talent."

"To thank you, I will make you a promise, if you wish to join the Infant Sect, I will personally take you in."

"If you do not wish to worship me, I can also find you a mentor among the elders in the sect, as long as you diligently cultivate day and night, you might eventually compete for a position among the True Cultivation Disciples."

"Consider this carefully and do not answer impulsively."

After uttering the last two words, Master Xiao fell silent, clearly giving Tao Qian time to think.

At this moment, Tao Qian was indeed somewhat shocked.

He had not expected to suddenly receive an olive branch extended by an elder of the Ten Thousand Infant Sect, and from Master Xiao's tone, it seemed that once Tao Qian joined, he would be highly regarded by this Great Cultivator.

If Tao Qian were still a fresh Loose Cultivator, new to the Cultivation World,

he would have agreed without hesitation.

The Ten Thousand Infant Sect, although perhaps not as strong as the Twelve Major Daoist Sects, was definitely not far behind.

Unfortunately, after listening to three lectures by Lin Xiaohua, Tao Qian was very clear about his own condition.

Choosing the Basic Method was a critical checkpoint for all Cultivators.

Only by choosing the most suitable could there be a chance of achieving the Dao later.

Tao Qian originally chose the Spirit Treasure Method due to inspiration and compatibility, even going so far as to wash away the powerful Bo Dragon Bloodline, unexpectedly acquiring a new Divine Power, "Nine True Spirit Sound," and after securing the Life Seed, he further obtained the "Innate Dao Seed," a top-tier talent even rare among True Cultivation Disciples of Great Sects.

Various signs and Tao Qian's own insights were all indicating that the Spirit Treasure Method was most suitable for him.

To switch to the Infant Sect Method just as he was about to advance to the Qi Refining Realm, despite seeming beneficial, was merely a flower in the mirror, a moon in the water, especially since Tao Qian's heart had always resisted it.

After contemplating seriously for quite some time, Tao Qian couldn't help but smile inwardly.

"I seek great power, longevity, with the Dao Path already at my feet, why should I waver and choose another?"

"Following one's heart, it should be so."

This idea, in fact, began from the start, dominating Tao Qian's mind.

Then, Tao Qian directly bowed to Master Xiao and said, "Master Xiao, Tao Qian thanks you greatly for your regard, but as for the Dao Path, this junior has already made a decision; indecision is not what I desire."

Having said that, Tao Qian paused for a moment, then simply spit out the plan he had considered earlier:

"My good friend indeed entrusted these two little ones to me, because of this, I must make early plans."

"Soon, I intend to leave Seeking Immortal County, find a safe place to first advance into the Qi Refining Realm, then take them to the Spirit Treasure Sect Mountain Gate."

"With an elder's referral letter, plus the sturdiness of my intention to pursue the Dao, I might be able to secure a place for myself within the Spirit Treasure Sect."

As soon as Tao Qian finished speaking, he immediately saw a mix of amusement and annoyance appear on Master Xiao's face.

First, he sighed with regret, then extended his pale jade-like finger, pointing at Tao Qian and said, "This junior, you are reminding this True Master not to forget your merits, your reward then. Well, the pursuit of cultivation exactly stresses the law of cause and effect, it seems there is no master-disciple fate between us."

Having said that, Master Xiao seemed to recall something, and his eyebrows gently furrowed.

"Your idea is good, advancing to the Qi Refining Realm early, and entering the Spirit Treasure Sect early, you can also cultivate and pursue the Dao early."

"But I fear your plan is unviable, I will not hide it from you, just today, across various cities and counties in Southern Yue province, for some unknown reason, chaos has emerged, various small-scale riots and displaced peoples are one thing, but many demons and monster species have also appeared and started causing trouble, and even signs of the Devil God Army and White Lotus Sect forming rebel armies have emerged."

"The latest military reports say that in the southwest and the southeast regions of Southern Yue, over a dozen cities and counties have fallen into the hands of rebel armies and demons, affecting over a million civilians."

"Although the neighboring provinces are also not peaceful, none have a chaos like that in Southern Yue, I used the 'Infant Spirits Restoration Divine Skill' to make predictions, and amazingly discovered someone is concealing the heavenly mechanism, disturbing the fate..."

While Master Xiao was speaking, Tao Qian suddenly showed a realization.

He abruptly stepped forward, and then took out from the "Mustard Seed Talisman Seed" the folded, frozen body of Hong Youhu.

With a bang as it hit the ground, Tao Qian's voice filled with personal feelings also began:

"I did not have time to inform the True Master, but now is the perfect opportunity."

"After my friend's affair was over, a Ghost General suddenly appeared at my door and dropped this man in front of the junior."

"And explicitly stated that this scoundrel, coming from an organization called the Seven Killings Pavilion and obeying orders from someone called 'Saint Child Qin Wuxiang,' is involved in some dark dealings, secretly colluding with the Devil God Army and Beautiful Corpse Bodhisattva to disrupt the entire Southern Yue, seeking personal gain."

"This is a secret I extracted from this scoundrel's Divine Soul using magic by that Ghost General brother, this junior does not know the truthfulness, just right to hand this man over for the True Master to deal with."

"Boom!"

As Tao Qian dropped Hong Youhu's pitiful body, succinctly revealing the malicious plan.

The next moment, Master Xiao, who was originally sitting on the fragrant couch, seemed as if struck by a heavy blow, his expression suddenly froze, and he quickly stood up.

"What did you say?"

With a tempting fragrance, Master Xiao instantly moved in front of Tao Qian like teleportation, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.