Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 67 - 64: Tang Qiu Yao: A Man’s Mouth, a Deceiving Ghost
In the Inner Garden Flower Hall.
Ling Changqing and Tang Qiu Yao shared an intimate moment before the stunningly beautiful woman finally released him, sitting back down to handle her official duties.
Ling Qiyue had been in seclusion for over half a year, and there was no telling when she would emerge. However, with Tang Qiu Yao present, the family’s core operations remained largely unaffected.
Besides, with the Ling Family’s current strength, few would dare to provoke a conflict with them anymore.
Ling Changqing sat upright behind another Golden Silk Cloud Sandalwood Table, opened a Jade Scroll, and pretended to study it seriously.
In reality, his mind had already sunk into his sea of consciousness, silently communicating with the Era Star Palace.
’...As expected, this Pill Scripture’s grade is at least Low Grade Profound level. It’s a pity it’s not complete, otherwise it would probably be even higher, right?’
’My current cultivation might not be high enough, but with this, my future Alchemy Mastery is bound to reach new heights. My elixir refining will become much more efficient, and their quality will be even higher!’
Ling Changqing mused to himself. The Wu Family’s envoy was a genuine Treasure Delivery Boy, handing him such a magnificent gift for nothing.
Normally, even a Great Cultivator in the Golden Core Realm would covet such an item. He wondered how the Wu Family’s Patriarch had ever managed to obtain it.
If that Wu Family envoy wasn’t lying, and Wu Canglang really did have clues to the remaining parts of the Pill Scripture, then when he eventually exterminated the Wu Family, he would have to capture their Patriarch alive.
In his Sea of Consciousness, a message suffused with a profound Dao Rhyme silently appeared:
[Alchemy Dao: 4950/10000 (Rank One Middle Grade)]
[Primary Cultivation Technique: Profound Truth Black Water Scripture (3rd Layer) 997/20000]
[Spirit Root: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, High Rank Character 79/20000]
As expected, the mysterious Pill Scripture had a significant effect on his Alchemy Mastery, raising Ling Changqing’s skill in the Alchemy Dao by a huge margin.
His primary technique, the Profound Truth Black Water Scripture, had also finally reached the third layer. After all, it had been over half a year since he’d advanced to the Qi Cultivation 7th Layer, and with an abundance of Cultivation Resources, this breakthrough was only a matter of course.
What especially delighted Ling Changqing was the increase in his Spirit Root Talent level. He had been stuck at the Middle Rank Character level for far too long, and now he had finally taken another step forward.
It was easy to imagine that his cultivation efficiency would now improve even more, leading to an overall enhancement of his physical body and Divine Soul Origin. Consequently, the upper limit of his potential achievements would also rise.
’I wonder how many people with an Earth Grade Spirit Root there are in the Hanyue Gate and those other established Golden Core powers? There can’t be too many, I imagine.’
Ling Changqing considered this. Normally, it wasn’t too difficult for a cultivator with a High Rank Character Spirit Root to reach Foundation Establishment. They even had a chance of eventually becoming a Pseudo Core master.
However, achieving a True Pill was far more difficult, and reaching the Golden Core Realm was practically impossible—unless they encountered a world-shaking opportunity that allowed them to defy fate.
If a cultivator possessed an Earth Grade Spirit Root, even one of the bottom rank, the difficulty of reaching the Golden Core Realm would be significantly lower, provided their Cultivation Resources were sufficient.
The Hanyue Gate currently had only two Golden Core Great Cultivators in residence, and it was doubtful whether they even had a third. This meant that the number of disciples with the potential of an Earth Grade Spirit Root could be counted on one hand.
Ling Changqing felt that at his current rate of growth, it was entirely possible for his Spirit Root to evolve into an Earth Grade Inferior Spirit Root when he reached Foundation Establishment.
Withdrawing his thoughts, Ling Changqing refocused his attention on the Royal Jade Scroll in his hands.
The Wu Family had suffered a setback this time and would not likely let the matter rest. He wondered what other tricks they had up their sleeves, though of course, Ling Changqing wasn’t particularly concerned.
In any case, the Wu Family was doomed to destruction. No matter how much they thrashed about before their demise, they couldn’t change their tragic fate.
"Senior Sister..."
By the time Ling Changqing finished reading a Medicinal Manual, his gaze swept over Tang Qiu Yao’s voluptuous, graceful, and utterly enchanting figure, and the fire in his heart was naturally rekindled.
"What is it?"
Tang Qiu Yao’s head was lowered as she imprinted several lines of text onto a Jade Scroll with her Divine Sense. Hearing the young man call her, she responded in a soft, gentle voice.
Ling Changqing walked over, climbed onto the wide chair behind her, and wrapped his arms around her voluptuous, smooth body. With practiced ease, his hands scaled the proud, lofty peaks of her chest.
"Don’t be naughty!"
Tang Qiu Yao’s lovely face flushed slightly. After a few token struggles, she let him do as he pleased.
"When exactly, Senior Sister, will you agree to be my Dao Companion?"
Ling Changqing asked after nuzzling against her gently.
After all this time together, their feelings for each other had steadily deepened. Ling Changqing had already made his intentions clear and was just waiting for the gorgeous woman to finally acquiesce.
Tang Qiu Yao tilted her flawless, jade-like face slightly and said in a soft voice,
"Your current cultivation is still not enough. You must at least wait until you reach the Qi Cultivation 9th Layer, or better yet, achieve Foundation Establishment, only then..."
She herself had already reached Foundation Establishment, while Ling Changqing was only at the Qi Cultivation 7th Layer. Without a suitable Dual Cultivation Technique to assist, he would be at something of a disadvantage.
"So that means you’ve agreed to be my Dao Companion? We can talk about Dual Cultivation later. I’m not in a hurry!"
Ling Changqing laughed, his hands slipping nonchalantly inside her exquisitely embroidered, bright red bustier. He began his game of "building a snowman."
’He had to admit, Senior Sister Tang’s "snowballs" were enormous, at least an F-cup. They were perfectly round, majestic, and perky, without the slightest hint of sagging.’
Tang Qiu Yao’s breathing instantly grew ragged. A rosy blush spread across her snow-white face, and her soft, charming voice trembled slightly.
"And what happens after I agree? Can you control yourself? Won’t you just take a mile if I give an inch and keep trying to misbehave?"
"Of course not! We just need to make it official first. I promise I won’t get carried away!"
Ling Changqing said with emphasis. The astonishing elasticity and the fragrant, exquisitely soft sensation flowing through his palms made his own breathing grow heavy.
"Hmph, like hell I believe you!"
Tang Qiu Yao huffed coquettishly. ’Just from the way this guy looks at me, if we really became official Dao Companions, wouldn’t he spend all day plotting how to strip me naked?’
’Men’s words are nothing but lies.’
"But have I ever broken a promise I’ve made to you, Senior Sister?"
Ling Changqing asked, hugging her and giving her a kiss.
Tang Qiu Yao sighed. She gently pulled the young man’s hands from her bustier, then drew him onto her lap.
"It’s an open secret how those young ladies feel about you. Don’t you have any thoughts about them at all?"
Tang Qiu Yao asked in a velvety voice, her smooth, jade-like hands gently caressing his face.
"I really don’t. I only want you, Senior Sister!"
Ling Changqing said. He was telling the truth. ’Ling Bingyun and the others are nice, but I’ve never really thought about them. Why would I, when I have a peerless beauty like Tang Qiu Yao right here?’
’With my current limited cultivation,’ Ling Changqing thought, ’it’s completely unnecessary to get into too many romantic entanglements. It would only hinder my progress on the Great Dao.’
’And then there was Ling Qiyue. Although she’s the Patriarch and has already touched the threshold of the Golden Core Realm, her status is far beyond what an ordinary cultivator could hope for.’
’But,’ Ling Changqing thought, ’I’ll catch up to her sooner or later.’
Tang Qiu Yao’s lovely face flushed. She leaned down to hug and kiss him, then whispered,
"Let’s wait a little longer. We’ll talk again after your Senior Sister Ling comes back."
’Although she and Ling Qiyue called each other martial sisters, their relationship was in reality one of master and servant. Therefore, she had to get Ling Qiyue’s permission for this.’
’Tang Qiu Yao was all too aware of Ling Qiyue’s hidden feelings. Joking about it was one thing, but if she actually made the first move, Ling Qiyue would absolutely fly into a rage.’
’How dare you touch a dish that I haven’t even taken a bite of yet?!’
’So, from Tang Qiu Yao’s perspective, even though she didn’t want to refuse Ling Changqing’s request, she knew she couldn’t rush into this.’
"Alright then, we’ll just wait a bit longer."
Ling Changqing said, cuddling in Tang Qiu Yao’s arms for a long while before reluctantly pulling away.
...
「Longhuan Island, Wu Family Headquarters.」
"...We failed again?"
Inside the main hall, Wu Canglang’s face was dark, his brows tightly locked. A storm of anger was brewing in his eyes.
Elder Wu Jinghong sighed and said in a low voice,
"The Ling Family reacted quickly. After all, that new Pill Master, Ling Changqing, is a heavily protected individual. They wouldn’t let an outsider scheme against him so easily."
Fortunately, their important mole had committed suicide before the plot was fully exposed, preventing more secrets from being leaked.
Of course, they had no idea that Ling Changqing had already obtained the full contents of the mysterious Pill Scripture they had used as a crucial bargaining chip.
This time, the Wu Family had truly tried to steal a chicken only to lose the rice, suffering a massive loss.
Wu Canglang was silent for a long moment before asking coldly, "What do you think we should do now?"
The Ling Family would certainly not let this matter rest. When they inevitably retaliated, the Wu Family might not be able to withstand the blow.
Wu Jinghong said in a low voice, "If there’s no other way, perhaps we can consider accepting Hanyue Gate’s... Elder Tianyang’s proposal?"
Wu Canglang: "..."
