Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 182 - 147: Bai Qingyi: This Audacious Fellow...

Faced with Bai Qingyi's slightly abrupt request, Ling Changqing hesitated for a moment before getting up and walking over.

Immediately, a pair of fragrant, supple hands as white as snow rested on his wrist, slipping the faintly warm Red Jade Crystal Bracelet onto it.

"This pair of bracelets is a high-quality Magical Treasure,"

Bai Qingyi said softly, "It can activate on its own at a critical moment to block one fatal attack. I don't really have a use for it anymore,

You'll be traveling with Qingxuan in the future, and you're bound to face some tribulations. This will be perfect for helping you overcome those calamities!"

"Then thank you, Mother."

Ling Changqing nodded. The bracelets were indeed very valuable to him now, equivalent to having two extra lives.

Bai Qingyi gave a faint smile and finally let go of his wrist.

Back in his seat, Ling Changqing once again picked up the Wine Jar before him, sipping it slowly.

This Spirit Wine Nectar produced by the Deep Sea Dragon Palace was not only incredibly delicious but also offered intangible benefits for the advancement of his Cultivation.

Bai Qingyi naturally noticed this and said warmly, "So, Changqing, you enjoy drinking? The Dragon Palace has countless fine, aged wines. Later, I'll take you to the vaults to pick out some better ones..."

After a pause, she shook her head slightly, a look of regret on her face. "Unfortunately, your Cultivation is still a bit too weak. Many types of Spirit Wine Nectar have medicinal properties that are far too potent and aggressive. I'm afraid your body wouldn't be able to handle it!"

This was easy to understand. With the profound resources of the Deep Sea Dragon Race, some of their Top Grade vintages, treasured for centuries, had such a terrifying kick that even a Nascent Soul True Monarch would struggle to handle it, let alone a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Ling Changqing wasn't bothered by this and smiled. "That's no problem. We can just pick some varieties I'm able to drink, right?"

'In any case, as long as I stay grounded and patient, my Cultivation will rise sooner or later.'

'I may not be able to drink them now, but I will in the future.'

"Mm, that makes sense!"

Bai Qingyi beamed, her fair, jade-like face blushing slightly. She was as magnificently graceful as a noble peony, her voluptuous and demure figure wrapped in a gorgeous palace gown. Her long, elegant neck was exposed, and the majestic, snow-white peaks beneath were faintly visible.

Ling Changqing's gaze lingered for an instant before he discreetly looked away.

'This is Luo Qingxuan's mother. I shouldn't be having any ideas about her, no matter what.'

However, what was Bai Qingyi's Cultivation Realm? The handsome young man's admiring gaze naturally couldn't escape her keen perception.

She calmly accepted a fresh cup of tea from a Maid, elegantly lifted the lid, and took a sip. A flicker of shyness flashed in the depths of her eyes.

'This little fellow seems quite audacious, doesn't he? Daring to sneak glances at me like that?'

...

Meanwhile, a sullen Luo Qingning left the palace gate. She didn't linger, intending to find her sister.

A moment later, Luo Qingyu and the others, who were still gathered and waiting for news, saw Luo Qingning storm in.

"Did your persuasion fail?"

The Eldest Princess, Luo Qingyi, wasn't surprised.

Luo Yunting sighed. "With Mother watching, failure was to be expected, wasn't it?"

Luo Qingning sullenly took a seat, grabbed a teacup from the table and drank two mouthfuls, and then briefly recounted her meeting with Ling Changqing.

Luo Qingyu's slender brows knitted as she looked to Luo Qingyi. "Eldest Sister, your Cultivation is the highest. Is there any way to make him share some of that immense good fortune with us?"

"Whether we rob him openly or steal it through some trick, in short... we can't let Sixth Sister take all the benefits!"

Luo Qingyi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled helplessly. "Easier said than done. The matter of a living being's fortune and destiny has always been mysterious and unfathomable."

"Unless the person is willing, there's no way to do it. The side effects of forcefully seizing it are too great. The slightest misstep could trigger a backlash from the Celestial Secret!"

The Secret Vaults of the Deep Sea Dragon Race did contain some Scriptures on Forbidden Techniques related to this, but the Dragon Race's upper echelons had long ago issued a strict order forbidding their use. Not even the clan leader could easily defy it.

Even though Luo Qingyi coveted these benefits, she was unwilling to take such a great risk. A single misstep could lead to her losing more than she stood to gain, getting herself trapped in the process.

Luo Qingyu's expression was full of indignation. "Does that mean we just..."

"Say no more,"

Luo Qingyi shook her head. "This kind of thing is not a joke. Third Sister, don't be foolish!"

She herself was already a Nascent Soul True Monarch, so she naturally didn't feel it was necessary to take such a risk.

With the Eldest Princess's aptitude and talent, as long as she cultivated diligently step by step, in a few hundred years, she would almost certainly have a chance to attempt a breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Realm.

Therefore, Luo Qingyi wasn't actually too concerned about whatever fortune Ling Changqing might possess.

If she obtained it, it would be her fortune; if she lost it, it would be her fate.

She just didn't yet know if, in the future, as this little Human Race Cultivator's Cultivation Realm continued to rise, his fortune would also increase proportionately, perhaps even reaching a level that even a Nascent Soul True Monarch could no longer ignore.

"..."

The group of Dragon Sons and Daughters looked at one another, speechless.

Luo Qingning glanced at her two older brothers, then swallowed the words she had been about to say.

'If there was any ideal solution to this problem,' she thought, 'it would be to ask our Royal Father for help.'

'But no matter what, the Dragon Sons couldn't hope for a share of the benefits.'

...

「A day and a night passed quietly.」

Above the grotto-heaven where the Dragon Transformation Pool was located, vast, five-colored clouds materialized from thin air. Waves of auspicious light pulsed as radiant mists rose, and the faint sound of heavenly music seemed to swirl in the air.

Immediately after, the entire Black Stone Hall began to tremble, and a sound like faint thunder echoed on the level of the Divine Soul.

"Huh? Th-this is..."

Bai Qingyi shot to her feet, her large, bright eyes filled with utter disbelief, as well as hints of pleasant surprise and anticipation.

The several Dragon Race Elders guarding the Dragon Transformation Pool also appeared, their expressions grave as they pondered in silence.

"Qingxuan... she must have succeeded, right?"

Ling Changqing's voice was calm; he wasn't particularly surprised by the scene before him.

Bai Qingyi glanced at him, her expression a bit complicated, and said,

"That's right. And she should have... awakened some kind of powerful Talent Divine Technique, right?"

Years ago, when Luo Qingxuan's royal father entered this very Dragon Transformation Pool for his Thunder Tribulation Baptism, a similar phenomenon had occurred.

Although Bai Qingyi had a premonition, seeing it actually happen still filled her with inexplicable joy and surprise.

'No matter what, my daughter's future succession is secure. It can be said that no one can take it from her now!'

From the Light Gate in the center of the hall, faint dragon roars echoed as rolling purple qi and rosy light surged out. A tall, slender, and exquisitely beautiful silhouette gradually emerged, drawing closer.

The pressure in the surrounding space climbed abruptly, soon reaching a level that was difficult for Ling Changqing to bear.

"Come here, next to me."

Bai Qingyi called out softly, knowing that Ling Changqing's Cultivation was still too low for him to withstand the pressure.

Ling Changqing couldn't afford to stand on ceremony and immediately moved closer to Bai Qingyi.

She then wrapped an arm around him, and a stream of powerful yet gentle Magical Power flowed into him, shielding him from the pressure of a newly-ascended Nascent Soul True Monarch.

A dozen or so breaths later, the pressure in the hall quietly receded. The purple qi and rosy light gradually faded, revealing once again Luo Qingxuan's devastatingly beautiful form.

Her beautiful eyes, shimmering with golden light as if they held the stars and the moon, still carried a trace of bewilderment. They only regained their clarity after she took in the scene before her.

Compared to before she entered the Dragon Transformation Pool, Luo Qingxuan hadn't changed much, aside from growing slightly taller. The curves of her snow-capped peaks and full moon had simply become a little more ample and voluptuous.

And then there was her Cultivation Realm. She was now a genuine Nascent Soul True Monarch.

"How did it go? Which Talent Divine Techniques did you awaken?"

Bai Qingyi's figure vanished, reappearing in front of her daughter in an instant as she asked with great anticipation.

Luo Qingxuan paused for a moment before using her Divine Thought to convey the details to her mother.

Although Ling Changqing couldn't hear their exchange, he knew from the look of sheer, delighted surprise on Bai Qingyi's face that Luo Qingxuan's gains this time were extraordinary.

"Alright, we'll talk more when we get back!"

Bai Qingyi grabbed her daughter's arm, called over Ling Changqing, hastily said a few words to the Elders, and then took her leave, unable to wait a moment longer.

Of course, this scene quickly spread through various secret channels among the Dragon Race's upper echelons.

Back in her own palace chambers, Bai Qingyi dismissed all the Eunuchs and Palace Maids, led the young couple into the Secret Hall, and activated the Shielding Array's Restriction.

"Husband..."

Luo Qingxuan habitually moved to wrap her arms around Ling Changqing and take a few nibbles, but she suddenly remembered her mother was right there and froze. Her fair, jade-like face instantly flushed as red as a sunset cloud.

Bai Qingyi shot her an exasperated glare before saying,

"You must inform your royal father about this immediately, and then report it to the reclusive elders. After that, your position will be secure!"

"Yes, I understand."

Luo Qingxuan nodded her lovely head, her eyes shimmering. "Speaking of which, everything went so smoothly largely thanks to my husband's help!"

Without the boost from Ling Changqing's fortune, passing the Thunder Tribulation Baptism wouldn't have been difficult for her, but it's hard to say how many benefits she would have received.

As for awakening Talent Divine Techniques? That would have been almost impossible to hope for.

Ling Changqing asked, slightly curious, "What kind of Divine Techniques are they, exactly? Can you tell me?"

"I actually awakened two Talent Divine Techniques. One is for Defense, and the other is for healing and recovery. They're both very practical abilities..."

Luo Qingxuan explained in a soft, gentle voice.

Ling Changqing looked stunned. The Physiques of the High-rank Dragon Race were already famous for their toughness. With the blessing of these two Talent Divine Techniques, wouldn't Luo Qingxuan become some kind of unkillable monster?

From now on, it would be incredibly difficult to injure her in a fight. Even if she did get hurt, she'd be able to recover quickly.

'As her opponent, one would feel nothing but despair, right?'

"...You really are exceptionally gifted!"

In the end, that was all Ling Changqing could say.

'Having such an unreasonably powerful wife is a mixed blessing.'

'The good news: I won't have to worry about being bullied by outsiders.'

'The bad news: if my wife wants to bully me, I'll have no choice but to take it.'

"Husband... you don't seem very happy?"

Luo Qingxuan keenly sensed his subtle thoughts. She raised a delicate eyebrow, asking with a half-smile,

Ling Changqing was inwardly alarmed and quickly denied it. "Of course not! I was just worried that for a long time to come, I'm afraid I won't be able to engage in Dual Cultivation with you!"

"About that..."

The smile on Luo Qingxuan's face froze.