Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1128 - 352: Daoist Lord, You Wouldn’t Want That Either...

'After requesting reinforcements this time, Shen Hou should be more highly regarded by the Heavenly Monarch.'

Jiang Li looked at the various information collected in the Karma Collection, thinking to himself: 'Even if the Heavenly Monarch doesn't fully trust Shen Hou, he will at least reward him, raising his status, bringing Shen Hou closer to the core. In this way, it's not in vain that I didn't stop Shen Hou from requesting reinforcements.'

Although he had never contact Shen Hou, Jiang Li was quite clear about Shen Hou's movements, such as Shen Hou going to enlist the Immortal Queen.

And Jiang Li did all this with the intention of getting the Heavenly Monarch to share some of Shen Hou's Qi Fortune, to let this undercover play his role.

Considering the current situation, the progress should be quite smooth, except that one thing might go awry: how to find a new home for Shen Hou after the defeat of the Heavenly Monarch.

'What a headache.'

Jiang Li silently decided to let Shen Hou continue finding a new home, serving a purpose, while thinking this, he ended the calculation, looking to the nearby distance.

A board-horned green bull was cautiously approaching, its sturdy body exuded a sneaky feel similar to that of Xiao Tian, as if it might flee at any moment. On the broad back of the green bull, a Daoist Lord sat cross-legged, performing breathing control, his aged face resembling golden paper, marked with evident weakness.

But seeing that this green bull was still in good shape, without a scratch, one knew that the Daoist Lord still had some spare strength.

He could protect the bull beneath him from the attack of the Heavenly Monarch, even if Jiang Li arrived a moment later, the Daoist Lord could still hold on.

These old folks have various tricks, even heavily injured, they aren't so easy to kill. The Daoist Lord himself isn't a rash brute ruled by emotion, even wanting to save Taibai True Monarch, he wouldn't recklessly take risks without some assurance.

Rescuing is rescuing, but if it costs his life, then from some perspective, even if Taibai True Monarch is saved, it would be an unwise sacrifice.

To put it harshly, even the value of three Taibai True Monarchs isn't equal to one Daoist Lord.

The Daoist Lord certainly acts out of the bond of master and disciple, but won't let it affect his rationality. Supreme Forget Love means having feelings but not letting emotions influence one's mental state, such is this Mental State.

And the assurance in the Daoist Lord's rescue······

"Have you thought about how to repay me, Daoist Lord," Jiang Li said with a faint smile, "having me lend a hand comes at a high cost."

The assurance in the rescue was Jiang Li.

Regardless of Jiang Li's Yi Dao advancing to the current Realm, he couldn't predict the future involving the Heavenly Monarch, Daoist Lord, and a group of third-grade experts.

Besides, Jiang Li didn't have much interaction with Taibai True Monarch. Although he understood human nature better than the Heavenly Monarch, it was impossible for Jiang Li to foresee Taibai True Monarch's behavior under these circumstances.

However, there was someone who knew Taibai True Monarch.

As the saying goes, a teacher knows his disciple best; there shouldn't be anyone who understands Taibai True Monarch better than the Daoist Lord.

Therefore, the Daoist Lord notified Jiang Li in advance, asking him to come to the rescue.

As for the Heavenly Monarch, he assumed Jiang Li, even if he knew his intentions, couldn't detach himself, yet didn't expect Taibai True Monarch to be so extreme, resulting in falling into Jiang Li and the Daoist Lord's siege.

It can only be said, a wise hunter often appears as prey; this saying truly makes sense.

It appears the Daoist Lord was the prey, yet how wasn't he a hunter?

And now, it's time for Jiang Li to collect his remuneration.

The Daoist Lord sitting on the bull's back heard Jiang Li ask for payment, he slowly opened his eyes, smiling: "If the old Daoist gets killed by the Heavenly Monarch, it's likely not pleasant for you either; Fellow Daoist would help out because you think it's necessary." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

All the Daoist Lord did was deliver the information to Jiang Li's hands, no mention of payment, nor was it needed, because Jiang Li would act surely.

And indeed, that was the case.

But the Daoist Lord wasn't ungrateful; although he didn't promise, he would still appreciate Jiang Li's intervention, only he didn't want to be extorted by Jiang.'

As for the probability of Jiang Li daring to harm the Daoist Lord······

There is, but the Daoist Lord is able to escape.

He let the green bull approach unscathed, telling Jiang Li that there's still some space to maneuver, Fellow Daoist should be mindful, don't overdo it with your demands.

Jiang Li naturally understood Daoist Lord's meaning, but he wasn't flustered, smiling, saying: "Yes, it's indeed reasonable, but if I were to tell Daoist Lord, Taibai True Monarch is in my hands, what would Daoist Lord do?"

Daoist Lord heard this, his eyelids slightly lowered, "The old Daoist's foolish disciple broke through the barriers, resulting in a drop in power, but the Realm post-break has refined, alongside leveraging the power of the Gouchen Dao Fruit, he has comprehended the Sword Slash Heavenly Secret Realm······an ordinary person can't find him."

"Not to mention ordinary people, even a family master might find it difficult to locate your disciple's whereabouts, but as it happens, I recently made progress in Yi Dao,"

Jiang Li smiled while gesturing "a little bit," "a family master couldn't pinpoint Taibai True Monarch's location but I can."

So, Daoist Lord, you wouldn't want Taibai True Monarch to lose his life, right?

Having gone through so much trouble to save Taibai True Monarch, these costs can't be sunk.

Daoist Lord gazed at Jiang Li, and Jiang Li gazed back at the Daoist Lord. From Jiang Li's eyes, Daoist Lord clearly deciphered the meaning of threat.

"Fellow Daoist, you are the Emperor, how could you do such things?" the Daoist Lord attempted to make one last effort.

"Who in the Nine Provinces doesn't know that I seized the throne," Jiang Li laughed, "Does the Daoist Lord really think I would care about that?"

Who doesn't know that Jiang rose through relying on others, even though Jiang Li is now the Emperor, his greatest strength is never forgetting his beginnings and absolutely not shackling himself with the bonds of morality due to changes in status.

Don't think of binding me with morality, I have none.

The Daoist Lord couldn't see a trace of morality on Jiang Li's face and finally sighed, saying, "Fellow Daoist, your action this time indeed relieved my urgent need, and indeed deserves a great reward."

Ninety-nine steps walked, and the disciple has crossed the greatest hurdle, can't push him into the pit now.

Jiang Li, upon hearing this, knew the deal was settled. He laughed, clapped his hands, and praised, "Daoist Lord and Taibai True Monarch are truly deeply bonded as master and disciple, making others envious."

"Overpraise, it's known to all, when it comes to deep master-disciple bonds, it should look at Fellow Daoist's master-disciple relationship. The bond between you and the Gongsun Family Master is truly astonishing," the Daoist Lord replied.

To nurture Jiang Li from a Jiang's branch family member to the Emperor, even biological sons wouldn't receive such treatment.

Any Great Zhou people, when speaking of deep master-disciple bonds, would think of Jiang Li and Tianxuan—they are the epitome of master-disciple affection.

However, this astonishment only stays in the mouths of those unaware, while for those in the know...

Jiang Li looked at the Daoist Lord, not knowing if he was aware or not.

Although the Emperor Jiang's "isolation illness" had spread within a certain range, not everyone knew it.

Theoretically, the Daoist Lord should not know.

'Forget it, just assume he doesn't know.'

Jiang Li generously forgave the Daoist Lord's slip of the tongue and said, "I have long heard of the Daode Sect's 'One Qi to Three Pure Ones' technique being unparalleled through the ages, I wonder if the Daoist Lord can impart some wisdom?"

The Daoist Lord's wealth is indeed abundant. Just the Vajra Mala, the Earth Leaving Flame Banner, and the True Martial Black Eagle Flag are enough to tempt Jiang Li.

But Jiang Li values "One Qi to Three Pure Ones" the most.

Compared to "One Qi to Three Pure Ones," everything else pales in significance, not to mention Jiang Li doesn't lack for Dao Artifacts now.

"Is it only 'One Qi to Three Pure Ones'?"

The Daoist Lord had long anticipated Jiang Li's desires. "One Qi to Three Pure Ones" was famed across the world; who wouldn't want it? Even the Heavenly Monarch acted this time not only for Daoism Rules the World but also to obtain the method of 'One Qi to Three Pure Ones.'

But the Daoist Lord was somewhat surprised by Jiang Li only wanting "One Qi to Three Pure Ones."

It must be known that Taibai True Monarch also knew this method, and Taibai True Monarch had already fallen into Jiang Li's hands. Even if the Daoist Lord didn't provide it, Jiang Li might still obtain the method.

Soul Search is a basic skill of advanced cultivators. Though Taibai True Monarch had ways to counter it, against Jiang, it was absolutely ineffective. With one "Emperor Emerges from Zhen," even if Taibai True Monarch died, Jiang Li could dredge the memory from his mind.

Of course, it might fail, and the probability isn't small.

But that doesn't stop Jiang Li from using this for negotiation.

However, Jiang Li thought it unnecessary.

"Just 'One Qi to Three Pure Ones,'" Jiang Li waved his hand and said, "Daoist Lord, don't think I'm like the Heavenly Monarch; I still have my limits."

Since there's no thought of becoming deadly enemies with the Daoist Lord, it's better not to do things to the extreme. The consequences of doing everything to the extreme were vividly demonstrated to Jiang Li by the Heavenly Monarch.

For the Daoist Lord, who was already prepared for significant losses, the result turned out to be quite bearable.

"One Qi to Three Pure Ones" was important. Still, the current situation was— even if the Daoist Lord doesn't provide it, Jiang Li might obtain it through other means.

Thus, the Daoist Lord found it acceptable.

Even with the Daoist Lord's wisdom through the aeons, he had to admit that Jiang Li's approach was brilliant. Though it was Jiang Li threatening him, it didn't make one too angry.

Aware that Jiang Li's words were also a tactic, the Daoist Lord found it quite pleasing.

"Emperor Jiang is indeed different from the Heavenly Monarch,"

The Daoist Lord shook his head with a smile, "At least, Emperor Jiang would make a suitable Fellow Daoist, making me not regret calling you 'Fellow Daoist.'

Not to mention, standing on the same side as Emperor Jiang is definitely more reassuring than with the Heavenly Monarch. If something happens, Jiang Li truly steps up.

Even if he doesn't step up, he won't betray like the Heavenly Monarch.

Jiang Li might scheme against allies, but judging from his past, there's not one instance of betraying allies—truly reputable.

"Thus, as you said, in exchange for 'One Qi to Three Pure Ones,'"