This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 406 - 404 Feng Chun Fishing for Gods, Whistling Snake Aid
In the northern part of the Southeastern Region, a branch pavilion of the Four Seas Pavilion.
"Teacher! How—how did you escape back here!"
In Lin Qi’s bedroom, he had just undone his long robe, preparing to change into his training clothes to sit and cultivate. He froze mid-motion, still undressing, upon seeing the familiar figure lying on the bed. Such a ’greeting’ was almost blurted out.
"Escape?"
Wu Wang turned over, letting out a deep sigh.
"I just walked back openly. What could they do to me?"
Lin Qi laughed, his eyes slightly reddening. He then hurriedly ran to the bedside, momentarily at a loss for what to do.
That originally somewhat delicate and gentle face had now become well-defined, with a hint of sharpness.
He was about to bend his knees and kneel before Wu Wang, but Lin Qi quickly felt a resistance before him. His knees remained slightly bent, and then he was gently pushed to stand upright again.
Wu Wang chuckled wearily, "Why the need for such grand formalities? Have you done something against your conscience that makes you afraid to see me?"
Lin Qi quickly explained, "Disciple has never done anything to feel guilty about! It’s just that upon seeing Teacher, my Dao Heart was too agitated, and for a moment, I didn’t know how, how to..."
"Alright, I was just teasing you," Wu Wang said.
Yawning, Wu Wang sat up from the bed. Just as he was about to gather his spirits, he looked down and sighed.
Uncomfortable all over.
After getting close to Fairy Ling, Wu Wang, who had been slapped away with a single palm strike, now felt thoroughly uncomfortable.
Logically speaking, isn’t one supposed to extend... *that*... when kissing? Isn’t this a perfectly normal physiological reaction?
However, Wu Wang had already clearly sensed that Xiaolan was trying her utmost to suppress her instinctive ’counterattack’ impulse. To manage this much on her first attempt was actually quite commendable.
It’s just...
Ultimately, Wu Wang couldn’t help feeling somewhat dejected, inwardly lamenting his tumultuous emotional journey.
"Teacher, is something wrong?"
Lin Qi asked with concern, "Are there any troubles? Disciple is willing to share your burden."
"What can you share? This is about Fairy Ling."
Wu Wang got to his feet, sized Lin Qi up for a few moments, then patted Lin Qi’s shoulder, simultaneously checking his current Dao foundation and cultivation.
Wu Wang laughed, "Not bad at all. The increase in your cultivation is beyond expectations."
Lin Qi smiled awkwardly. The shyness that had enveloped him in the Human Domain’s military camp, after Wu Wang had smacked him to the ground, seemed to have returned to his face.
Wu Wang headed towards a nearby chair. Lin Qi immediately rushed to the door, calling out to those outside,
"Someone, bring some tea and refreshments; I’m a bit thirsty. Just leave them outside the door; I’ll come out to get them myself."
He then completely deactivated the Barrier around this loft to prevent Wu Wang’s whereabouts from being exposed.
Wu Wang sat down in the chair, slumping over as if devoid of strength. He rested his head on the table, a wave of sentimentality washing over him as those enticing images persistently surfaced in his mind.
She sat in the water, wrapped in a silk cloth, her jade-like feet lightly touching. She maintained a calm demeanor, turning her head to the side, yet her slender hands were nervously tugging at the edge of the cloth by her legs...
Using this to test a cadre—what cadre could withstand such a trial!
Wu Wang lowered his head, adjusted the hem of his long robe, and sighed deeply again.
Lin Qi stood by obediently. Though curious about what had transpired, he didn’t ask.
His teacher would speak when he was ready.
A while passed.
"Qi," Wu Wang sighed, "check later if Ji Mo is finished with his duties. If he is, call him over. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you both, and I do miss you."
Lin Qi promptly responded, "Yes, Disciple will go at once!"
"Don’t alarm anyone else."
"Disciple understands!"
Lin Qi lifted the hem of his Dao robe and dashed out energetically. Soon, he dragged the disheveled Ji Mo into the room.
His frantic demeanor caught the eyes of many passing Maidens and Fairy Immortals, their minds beginning to conjure some rather improper scenes.
Upon seeing Wu Wang resting on the table, Ji Mo was so shaken, trembling all over, that he almost cried out,
"Brother Wuwang!"
"Ah..."
Wu Wang replied, lifting his head to glance at him. He smiled, "Why so excited? It hasn’t been that long since I left the Human Domain."
"Weren’t you taken by the Heaven Palace—!"
Ji Mo’s words stopped abruptly. He quickly turned to look outside and, still not feeling assured, took out several treasures and laid down two layers of Formations. Only then did he run to Wu Wang’s side to look him up and down, clicking his tongue in wonder.
"Brother Wuwang, are you still in one piece?"
Wu Wang hummed, "More than just in one piece, I’ve actually put on weight."
Ji Mo raised an eyebrow, pulled up a stool, and sat down beside Wu Wang. He didn’t ask Wu Wang about the hardships he had endured, why Wu Wang had chosen to arrive in the Southeastern Region at this particular time, or even how Wu Wang had escaped from the Heaven Palace.
Instead, he blurted out, "Has the Young Master really taken a liking to you?"
Wu Wang smiled, his eyes crinkling; the answer was obvious without words.
"SSS!"
Ji Mo’s eyes shone brightly. He leaned in close to Wu Wang’s ear and whispered, "Is there any difference between a Divine Spirit and an Immortal?"
Wu Wang raised his hand and rubbed his nose, speaking softly,
"There shouldn’t be much difference. Becoming an Immortal means achieving an innate Dao body. Divine Spirits, however, can freely adjust their physical form and appearance, which is a considerable advantage."
Ji Mo gave a thumbs up. "Impressive, truly impressive! Brother Wuwang, you’re a role model for us all!"
"Heh! Ever heard of Yang Wudi of my Annihilation Sect?"
Wu Wang cursed in annoyance, "Even though I arranged it, that fellow has now climbed into a goddess’s bed. The last time he returned, he was almost a dried-up husk!"
"This?"
Ji Mo shivered, as if experiencing it himself.
Wu Wang gestured for Lin Qi to sit with them. Chatting and boasting with these two finally calmed the agitation in his heart.
He was just one step away! However, great things were now foreseeable!
After the three of them chatted for a while and Lin Qi brought tea and snacks, Ji Mo couldn’t help but ask, "Brother Wuwang, how did you return from the Heaven Palace?"
"Just like this."
Wu Wang raised his eyebrows, pulled out the decree given to him by Emperor Shun from his sleeve, and spread it on the table.
Ji Mo and Lin Qi huddled together to look at it, a touch of shock in their eyes.
"This decree from the Heavenly Emperor is well-written," Ji Mo praised. "I didn’t expect the Heavenly Emperor to issue such a decree."
Lin Qi frowned, looking at it for a few moments, puzzled. "Are there words on it? Is it because my cultivation is insufficient that I can’t see them?"
Ji Mo blinked. "If your discernment is lacking, naturally you can’t see it."
Lin Qi actually believed him.
Wu Wang, standing by, couldn’t help but burst into laughter. He took back the decree and said with a smile, "There’s nothing written on it. This is a protective charm Emperor Shun gave me, allowing me to deal with those Innate Gods in the Southeastern Region who try to cause trouble on my own."
"This?"
Ji Mo wondered, "Why would the Heavenly Emperor... Could there be some scheme behind this?"
"He wants to divide the Human Domain, using me as an example. Of course, there are other reasons; the situation here is very complicated."
Wu Wang considered it for a moment, then said seriously,
"Moreover, we cannot rule out the possibility that the Heavenly Emperor intends to divert the disaster eastward, inciting a great war between the Human Domain and the Candle Dragon, all so he can retreat unscathed and stage a comeback. This possibility, one might even say, is quite high."
Ji Mo and Lin Qi looked at each other.
Discussing such matters was somewhat beyond their current comprehension.
"Don’t worry too much," Wu Wang said with a smile. "If the sky falls, His Majesty the Human Emperor will be there to hold it up."
"If Emperor Shun really does this, then that’s truly shameless."
Ji Mo frowned, "He enjoyed the power of the Heavenly Emperor, basked in the worship of the Hundred Races, but when the Candle Dragon threatens to attack, he just runs away? How can he command respect like that?"
"One can command respect through strength if they manage to survive."
Lin Qi said,
"Alternatively, after the battle between the Candle Dragon and the Human Domain, he could simply eliminate those in the know and rewrite the history of the Great Wilderness.
It wouldn’t be too difficult for the Heavenly Emperor to achieve these things."
"Exactly," Wu Wang said. "That’s why I’m a bit anxious right now. I’m genuinely afraid that Emperor Shun will set me up as a target... He could even feign death, change his identity, and start over."
Lin Qi and Ji Mo fell silent.
They had only glimpsed a fraction of the pressure on Wu Wang’s shoulders, yet it was already enough to make them feel suffocated.
Suddenly, Wu Wang sighed deeply, images of the beauty in the water persistently surfacing in his mind.
The unobtainable always causes a stir, while the favored are fearless in their privilege.
Once again dejected, Wu Wang laid his head on the table and asked in a low voice, "I have a question for you two."
Lin Qi responded earnestly, "Please ask, Teacher. Although I dare not say for certain that I can assist you, I have recently been diligently studying military tactics and researching strategies for governance!"
Ji Mo also said, "Under Yao’er’s supervision, I’ve learned quite a few things recently and am not as ignorant as I once was."
"Well," Wu Wang asked, tilting his head, "the first time you... made love, how did you persuade your partner?"
Ji Mo and Lin Qi’s expressions faltered.
Wu Wang laughed and said, "Purely an academic exchange!"
Ji Mo scratched his forehead and muttered, "With Yao’er, it was on our wedding night. I’d had a bit to drink and was a little tipsy, so I don’t remember it all that clearly."
"I’m asking about your very first time."
"That also involved a bit of drink," Ji Mo clicked his tongue in wonder. "That time, it was a Fairy Immortal, as lovely as a peach blossom. I offered Spirit Stones, she removed her clothes, and everything unfolded so pleasantly that I barely had to do a thing.
How about you, Little Lin?"
"This disciple... well," Lin Qi stammered for a long time before muttering, "It was *they* who went to learn many things from the concubines in the manor. At that time, this disciple was just... just led along by them."
*Them*? Wu Wang’s mouth twitched. This fellow actually dared to use the plural ’them’ so openly! Isn’t he afraid of being struck by lightning?
Wu Wang sighed faintly, his forehead gently thudding against the tabletop as a faint, cold light emanated from his body.
Ji Mo laughed and said, "What about you, Brother Wuwang? Don’t just ask us."
"Me? Heh," Wu Wang sneered with disdain and calmly uttered, "Soon."
Ji Mo’s hand trembled; he stared at Wu Wang in utter shock.
Admiration instantly filled Lin Qi’s eyes.
"Alright, let’s not talk about this sorrowful matter."
Wu Wang sat upright and said seriously,
"My visit to the Southeastern Region this time serves two purposes: firstly, to protect Xiaolan, and secondly, to use the foolishness of Heaven Palace’s Anti-Spring Alliance to expand my influence within Heaven Palace.
Right now, I need to establish my own power base within Heaven Palace to counteract Emperor Shun."
Ji Mo and Lin Qi adopted serious expressions and nodded.
Lin Qi said, "You make the arrangements, Teacher."
Ji Mo also said, "Our perspective is still too narrow. But if there’s anything that needs to be done, and if it’s inconvenient for you to show your face, Brother Wuwang, we can still handle small matters like relaying messages."
Wu Wang nodded, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.
"I want the Human Domain and the Heaven Palace to fight a preliminary battle. Kill a few Divine Spirits, trap a few Divine Spirits, and then I’ll make my entrance and rescue them.
There are many factors to consider in this process, so I won’t lay out specific plans. You two discuss it with Xiao Jian.
There are several key points to note. First, after forming an encirclement around the Divine Spirits, anticipate the counterattack from Heaven Palace forces.
Second, control the scale of the conflict. We need to inflict pain on Heaven Palace but cannot allow all the Heavenly Gods to emerge. Essentially, we must prevent a full-scale war between Heaven Palace and the Human Domain. This requires precise tactics.
Third, be vigilant against spies throughout the entire operation.
I’m beginning to suspect that within Heaven Palace, there might not only be spies from the Human Domain but also hidden operatives from the Candle Dragon Divine Faction.
What the Candle Dragon Divine Faction most wants to see now is an all-out war between the Human Domain and Heaven Palace, so they can take advantage of the ensuing chaos to seize control of this world."
Ji Mo whispered,
"If that’s the case, while Heaven Palace might have spies from the Candle Dragon Divine Faction, it’s also possible that the Human Domain has them too.
After all, Heaven Palace only has a few hundred gods. Comparatively, it would be much easier to plant spies within the Human Domain."
Lin Qi murmured, "Now that Teacher mentions it, I’ve suddenly recalled something."
"What is it?"
"I heard from my father that there’s a hidden faction within the Human Domain, and this faction once contacted our Lin Family."
Lin Qi continued,
"They offered my father numerous benefits and promises, including gifting several precious Refining Masters to our Lin Family.
The strange part is, they only wanted my father to strive to do one thing—he had to personally kill an Evil God or a lesser God.
When my father told me about this, I thought this faction must harbor a deep-seated hatred for Heaven Palace.
But thinking about it now, perhaps there’s a deeper meaning."
"Oh?"
Wu Wang raised his eyebrows and pondered with his arms crossed.
If the Candle Dragon Divine Faction wanted to plant spies in the Human Domain, it would be incredibly easy.
After all, in a sense, the Candle Dragon Divine Faction and the Human Domain share a common enemy—Heaven Palace and Emperor Shun. Their operational goals could temporarily align.
But the Candle Dragon is, ultimately, an enemy.
"Ji Mo, keep an eye on this matter," Wu Wang said. "If you run into trouble, go straight to the Human Emperor Pavilion and say that I asked you to investigate it secretly. Later, get a few Image Projection Balls to record a few of my words as a token of authenticity."
"Understood," Ji Mo immediately nodded. "Rest assured, Brother Wuwang. If such an undercurrent truly exists, I will ensure they remain completely unaware of my investigation."
"Lin Qi, you’ll be responsible for relaying messages for me externally," Wu Wang glanced around. "I’ll be occupying your loft for a few days, as I don’t have anywhere else to stay around here."
"Yes!"
Lin Qi rose, clasped his fist in a salute, and responded resolutely, his entire being brimming with vigor.
「Half a day later.」
In the Human Domain, at the Annihilation Sect’s base.
Lin Suqing held the message-bearing Jade Talisman, pondering briefly before immediately summoning her cloud and flying out of her residence toward the cliff on one side of the Annihilation Sect.
Just outside the grand Annihilation Sect Formation, clinging to the formation’s light barrier, was an inconspicuous fissure in the rock.
As soon as Lin Suqing arrived beside the fissure, a dark glow flew out from within.
The dark light swelled slightly, transforming into the figure of Whispering Serpent. Her elongated, serpentine eyes fixed on Lin Suqing, an unmistakable urgency swimming in their depths.
"It’s from the master..."
"Yes," Lin Suqing passed the Jade Talisman over.
Whispering Serpent’s hand trembled as she felt the aura on the talisman, and her entire body shuddered.
She cradled the Jade Talisman in both hands and looked at the message it contained, a serene smile gracing her lips. She placed the Jade Talisman against her chest, bowing her head to savor the wondrous sensation brought by the infused aura.
Whispering Serpent spoke softly, "The master wants me to go to the Southeastern Region."
"Mm," Lin Suqing felt a slight discomfort deep down.
She was, of course, aware that Whispering Serpent was influenced by an Ancient Divine Spell and harbored an extraordinary attachment to that Young Master.
But every time Whispering Serpent displayed such fervent eyes and made these ambiguous gestures, it made Lin Suqing feel somewhat... fearful.
In a quiet voice, Lin Suqing said, "The letter from the Young Master was urgent; it was delivered directly by an expert from the Human Emperor Pavilion."
"I shall depart at once! The master needs my Heaven and Earth power!"
Whispering Serpent declared with resolve, then looked at Lin Suqing with concern.
"What is it?"
Lin Suqing looked down, surveying herself.
"If I leave this place, you must also be careful here in the Annihilation Sect," Whispering Serpent said. "If possible, try not to go out."
"Okay," Lin Suqing smiled gently. "Thank you for your concern. I’ll be fine. Who would pay any mind to a little Maiden like me?"
"The master cares."
Whispering Serpent’s alluring yet solemn face held a serious expression as her right hand flipped, presenting a pure black Scale to Lin Suqing.
Whispering Serpent instructed, "Keep this item with you at all times. Do not part with it."
"Got it!"
Lin Suqing smiled tenderly, taking the Scale in hand. A strange sensation welled up inside her.
It’s rather warm.
As Whispering Serpent turned to leave, Lin Suqing, not knowing why, suddenly called out to her.
"Wait!"
"Hmm?" A hint of confusion flickered in Whispering Serpent’s eyes.
Lin Suqing bowed her head and removed the pair of earrings she wore. They were one of the many gifts Wu Wang had given her in the small wooden cabin in the Northern Wilderness and held considerable sentimental value.
"Could I use these as a return gift?" Lin Suqing spoke softly, wrapping the earrings in Mana and presenting them to Whispering Serpent.
Whispering Serpent, however, stood frozen, her gaze fixated on the earrings.
Feeling a little anxious, Lin Suqing asked, "Is the return gift too insubstantial?"
"Certainly not."
Whispering Serpent cradled the earrings in her hands, a faint light twinkling in her eyes as she murmured, "Thank you."
"Why are you thanking me? Aren’t we just exchanging gifts..."
Lin Suqing muttered softly, but Whispering Serpent’s figure trembled slightly as if stirred by the wind, until only an afterimage remained.
"She’s gone."
Lin Suqing stuck out her tongue playfully, then looked somewhat helplessly in the direction of the Southeastern Region, her lips slowly forming a pout.
That darn Young Master, just because my cultivation is low! He used to say he would take me wherever he went! Time to go back and cultivate!
In the vast darkness, Whispering Serpent hid within a beam of dark light, racing along the strands of Heaven and Earth.
The earrings dangling from her slightly pointed earlobes glimmered faintly, reflecting the tender smile that lingered on her lips for a long, long time...
...
(PS: Got my second shot and my arm is killing me. Gonna sleep it off tonight and write the next update once I wake up! Will try to catch up tomorrow!
Also, Guigui recently participated in a charitable event, "A Letter to the Children." The proceeds from this event go towards donating books to children in need. It’s quite meaningful, and I put some effort into crafting the letter. You’re welcome to check it out when you have time~)
