Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant-Chapter 242 - 187: Zhou Libai’s Recruitment (Long - ) (Part 3)
"You must have heard about this matter, so I’m here to ask Brother Lin, will you leave or stay? If you stay, what will you choose?"
Indeed.
Li An had already anticipated this.
Xiaoli and the Great Lizard are the two strongest demonized spirit beasts under Mountain Master Bai.
Dividing into left and right teams means all cultivators under Mountain Master Bai must choose sides.
To others, it might not matter, but within the Celestial Killer Mountain range, alchemists are considered strategic talents, and whichever side an alchemist chooses affects others’ choices.
Zhou Libai is the patron of the Great Lizard’s demon child, so she runs around for its sake. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
But Li An frowned slightly; as a Second Grade alchemist, he actually holds no real status since Second Grade pills aren’t much use to Core Formation cultivators.
How could Zhou Libai, being in her prime, come personally to invite him?
Unless she is really lacking!
That would mean... Lady Shee chose Xiaoli’s side?
After all, Lady Shee is the only Third Grade alchemist under Mountain Master Bai.
This is the only possibility.
Understanding this, Li An immediately said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhou, for the reminder. I wish to think it over carefully, may I?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Libai’s brow furrowed, and her face turned somewhat cold:
"Fellow Daoist Lin, you should think it over carefully."
"Xiaoli’s awakened demon blood level is only Yellow Level, while the Great Lizard is Profound Level!"
"Moreover, I can tell you that the external rumors about the arrival of the Demon Race army are indeed true. At that time, demon children will all be heavily utilized, and the stronger the talent and bloodline, the more stable the future status within the Demon Race."
"Furthermore, if you join Xiaoli’s side, with your level in alchemy, you won’t be heavily utilized. On the contrary, if you follow the Great Lizard, you will certainly be specially trained!"
"Some opportunities only come once; miss it, and it’s gone forever－－"
She felt that Lin An truly did not appreciate kindness!
What position she holds, she now condescends to come, yet Li An dares to refuse.
Li An smiled bitterly, "I really cannot decide just yet, I ask Fellow Daoist Zhou’s understanding－－"
Zhou Libai’s face turned somewhat unpleasant, she lightly bit her teeth, saying, "Surname Lin, this is the second time you refuse me, have you considered the consequences?!"
Her words already carried a hint of threat.
She never forgot the refusal and humiliation Li An gave her years ago.
Li An sighed, "Sorry."
Zhou Libai stood up, saying, "Fine, I originally thought of past favors, giving Fellow Daoist Lin a chance, but since you cherish it so little, then forget it－－"
She said meaningfully, "I hope you won’t regret it after going to Xiaoli’s side－－"
Of course, after speaking, she left with a flick of her sleeves.
...
After she left.
Li An breathed a sigh of relief, deciding to immediately get up to visit Lady Shee!
The reasons he didn’t choose Zhou Libai are simple.
Firstly, Zhou Libai already had old grudges.
Secondly, if he went to Zhou Libai’s side, as the only alchemist, he indeed would be specially trained as Zhou Libai said, but it also means being specially targeted.
Li An just wants to be a marginal person for now; after going to Xiaoli’s side, with Lady Shee in charge of alchemy, no one will bother him.
Thirdly, and most importantly, after the two battles between Mountain Master Jie and Mountain Master Bai, Li An has always suspected Lady Shee is the so-called traitor.
This person is unfathomable!
If he sides with the Great Lizard, that would mean facing Lady Shee, the ruthless one, later, such a risk is too great.
Li An doesn’t believe Zhou Libai could be a match for Lady Shee.
Of course, Li An also considered that proactively reaching out to Lady Shee might alert her... but it doesn’t matter, she would only pay attention to Li An for a short while, and he would make her slowly lose patience...
When it comes to endurance, Li An is never afraid of anyone.
...
Soon after, Li An arrived at "Cyan Mist Peak," where Lady Shee resides.
"Oh, it’s Fellow Daoist Lin, please come in－－"
Lady Shee smiled, inviting Li An inside.
Just one meeting, Li An already keenly sensed a subtle change in Lady Shee’s life aura...
"Demon Qi... "
He was slightly shocked inside.
Why does Lady Shee have Demon Qi on her? Could it be she became a demon?
She conceals it very well, not to mention ordinary cultivators, even if a demon child comes, they might not be able to see through.
But Li An’s Life Nourishing Immortal Skill is too sensitive to life aura; others simply cannot hide from it.
"Indeed..."
Li An almost instantly witnessed the confirmation of his suspicion.
The Demon Transformation Flower lost by Jiang Ribai and the Top Grade Demon Blood taken from Mountain Master Jie should have been obtained by her, and instead of using them on the Spirit Beast, she actually used them on herself!
This person... is extremely ruthless!
"I wonder if sir Lin has any business coming today?" Lady Shee asked with a smile.
"I’ve heard that Mountain Master Bai will be reforming soon. By then, Xiaoli will be the Left Captain, and Great Lizard will be the Right Captain... For this reason, I have come." Lin An said calmly.
Li An stated, "I am willing to follow Lady Shee afterward－－"
Expressing his stance!
Lady Shee was quite surprised, looking at Li An.
After all, most people’s choice is actually Great Lizard!
Although Lady Shee is an Alchemist, from a long-term perspective, Great Lizard is sure to have higher status within the Demon Race.
Therefore, only a small portion of old friends chose to follow Xiaoli with her.
Lin An came by proactively, which she did not expect.
"Actually, choosing Great Lizard’s side should serve you better, sir Lin," she smiled slightly.
Li An said, "To not hide from my friend, I have some enmity with Zhou Libai..."
He laughed and immediately spoke of refusing Zhou Libai’s proposals after her husband’s death.
"Therefore, I formed a grudge against her. Moreover, when I first joined Mountain Master Bai’s faction, Lady Shee helped me greatly. This kindness I dare not forget, hence, coming to your esteemed house."
Lady Shee couldn’t help but smile at these words.
"Alright, in a few days, you and I will go to meet the Left Captain."
Only then did Li An leave.
After he had left for quite a while.
"Sister, is this the person you mentioned who was recognized by Xiaoying for raising Spirit Birds? This person does have some intrigue..."
In the cave mansion, another woman stepped out. She looked younger than Lady Shee, resembling her in appearance.
She was Lady Shee’s sister, Shee Anqi!
Lady Shee curiously asked, "What did you discover?"
Shee Anqi said, "His Soul Power fluctuations are very still, particularly still; the most still I’ve ever seen!"
"Whenever someone has desires, their Soul Power naturally shows some signs, but this person... seems to have no desires at all. He is quite perplexing!"
Lady Shee pondered, "Is it because he has no desires, or his desires are unimaginable?"
Shee Anqi said, "Perhaps his focus is too singular, his resolve singular so that no mundane affairs can stir his inner thoughts... but I’ve never met such a person."
Lady Shee said, "This person should not be underestimated."
"When he joined Mountain Master Bai, he brought with him a Spirit Bird. I thought it was a coincidence, but later, under Bai Jiang’s targeting, he did not die; I heard he scavenged quite a lot of stuff."
"He never participated in Mountain Master Bai’s released tasks, but when on the brink of being expelled, he showcased the level of a Second Grade Alchemist."
"Now you noticed his extraordinary Soul Power; it appears to be a silent but capable one..."
She sighed slightly and then said:
"Anqi, in the future, find a way to approach this person, if possible, visit his dreams to investigate."
Shee Anqi laughed and said, "Sister, although I also think he’s odd, aren’t you being too sensitive? Even if all you said is true, it might just be his good luck and caution..."
Lady Shee shook her head, "No."
"Bai Jiang died over at Spirit Charm Mountain; it was said to be caused by the Hundred Flowers Valley Evil Vein erupting, but I am very familiar with that area. Without external force, the Evil Vein in Hundred Flowers Valley wouldn’t be that severe."
"At that time, there were only two people at Spirit Charm Mountain, Zhou Libai and Lin An."
Shee Anqi said, "Sister, haven’t you investigated? Besides, even if Bai Jiang’s death really involved others, it would be related to Zhou Libai... Why still suspect Lin An?"
Lady Shee nodded but still smiled and said, "Perhaps it’s intuition. Lin An, this person, always seems a bit unfathomable to me..."
"Oh, sister, is there someone you can’t quite see through? Very well, in a few days, I will move to a mountain peak with him and help you see him through, see him thoroughly!"
Shee Anqi smiled.
Lady Shee seemed to be in thought and said, "Mm, be sure to observe his bird, thoroughly understand it!"
Shee Anqi suddenly said, "Sister, you’re such a perv..."
...
Meanwhile, Li An just left from Lady Shee’s place.
Within his Spirit Platform, Shangguan Xiaoxiao’s voice suddenly came:
"You almost got seen through earlier."
Li An: "??"
...
