The ancient giant bear hiding in the world of immortal cultivation

Chapter 458 Wang Zhige: Upright and Honest

Qingxue is quite stubborn; she's clearly single-minded. Is this question really that important?
Wang Wu thought for a moment and then said, “It’s not that I’m trying to hold out for a higher price, but my strength doesn’t allow me to make more demands. Although I don’t want to admit it, your master is indeed the only person I’ve ever met with such extraordinary strength who still treats me as an equal. So I cherish my relationship with your master. Perhaps my thoughts are a bit greedy and shameless, but it’s only human nature to try to curry favor with someone powerful. If I have offended you, I am willing to accept the punishment.”

"Okay, I guess that's a rough answer. So, you're not planning to ask for anything else for now?"

Qingxue wanted to confirm again, but she was really just stubbornly sticking to a rut.

Wang Wu was getting impatient. "You're not your master. Why do you keep asking about one thing? What will make you satisfied?"

He blurted it out immediately.

"Alright, then I beg you, Master, to marry me! That's not too much of a request, and it shows my attitude. I'm not trying to sell you off for a higher price, and there's no ulterior motive. I want to marry you openly and honestly. That's settled, no changes."

As a result, Qingxue seemed to freeze up, was she shy? Even someone as tough as you can be shy.

But why does your face look a bit bluish? Shouldn't it be red?

Wang Wu cautiously took a step back, fearing that Qingxue might suddenly retaliate.

Fortunately, Qingxue did not go berserk.

But it still took a long time for her expression to calm down.

"You already have wives and concubines, so this request doesn't count."

"What kind of reason is that? Who among us cultivators would care about that? Look, don't be so quick to refuse. You're not your master, so why should you make the decision for her? Anyway, to prevent you from accusing me of being opportunistic, scheming, or having ulterior motives, this is my request: I, Wang Zhige, am open, honest, and upright! I would never cheat or deceive!"

"When I've completed my cultivation, I'll go and propose to your master."

Wang Wu was determined to prove them wrong. Although he was joking half of it, he genuinely wanted to quickly and effectively establish a special relationship with the Frost Domain faction. He really needed a powerful backer to boost his sense of security.

"This matter, this matter, we'll talk about it later. Go and meditate, put on your three-proof armor, and don't take it off without my permission!"

At this moment, Qingxue didn't seem shy, but rather somewhat dazed. After hurriedly saying a few words, she fled in panic.

What? You think you can fight me with just this little bit of experience in the martial world? Even your senior brother Bai Yu isn't my match, haha!

Wang Wu was in a good mood, mainly because he was truly at ease. Yes, the level 25 danger perception and level 1 warning finally took effect at this moment, meaning that it was safe here.

Qingxue made him feel safe.

He didn't feel comfortable bothering Qingxue any further. He figured that was enough. He couldn't very well ask Shuangjun to marry her disciple to him, could he? Honestly, he was starting to regret it. This little vixen kept asking him questions, and he wasn't satisfied with any of her answers. What could he do?
Adjusting his mindset and donning the three-proof armor, Wang Wu felt confident and could confidently enter into meditation and cultivation.

As a result, this meditation lasted for a full half month.

Qingxue didn't bother him during this time; she was shy and probably embarrassed.

Of course, the main reason is that now that the location of the Heaven and Earth Needle has been determined, the rest of the construction is not too difficult.

At this moment, Wang Wu opened his eyes, looked around, and saw that everything was normal.

Qingxue did not isolate the space he had drawn with the jade talisman.

He sat in the corner wearing three protective armors, like a statue.

Inside the main fortress space, two old prisoners were nurturing their three-defense armor. I recognized them; they were among the eleven prisoners from before.

So, Qin Wushuang and Zihan, these two array masters, have abandoned their duties again?
Just then, Xiong Wangshou walked in with heavy steps, silently took off his three-proof armor, and quietly nurtured it, without even glancing at Wang Wu.

This is really strange; in just half a month, his personality has completely changed.

Next, the other prisoners returned one after another. Oh, there were two new prisoners too. Everyone was very quiet, very well-behaved, and unusually obedient.

After entering the main fortress, they voluntarily handed over their settlement, then obediently sat on the other side of the main fortress, nurtured their three-defense armor, and then left without stopping for a moment.

In less than three hours, all the prisoners had left.

From beginning to end, no one gave Wang Wu a second glance, as if he had disappeared.

"So this is the effect of killing Gray Eyes? He's finally become obedient, haha! Before, that old Deng dared to take advantage of Qingxue, he really went too far!"

At this moment, three more figures walked back. Wang Wu thought it was Qingxue and his hair.

He was stunned when the first person took off their three-defense armor; it was Bai Yu.

Hey, Brother Bai, you're really a brick, always ready to be moved wherever needed. How did you end up being exiled here? That makes sense. This place is complicated, and we need two trusted confidants who can keep things in check. Bai Yu just left his post, so he's perfect for this.

Wait, something's not right. At this moment, Wang Wu watched as the second figure took off his three-proof armor. This time, it was a man as cold as an iceberg, dressed in white, exuding a murderous aura. His gaze was like a knife. This is not right. Where did this person come from?

Moreover, this guy is incredibly strong. In the blink of an eye, he had already sensed Wang Wu's spying, while Bai Yu didn't even feel anything. He's at least a level 25 passive stealth user, yet he's completely worthless in front of this person.

But where did Qingxue go? Because the third figure was none other than his own hair-like creature!

Where is Qingxue?
"Senior, are you awake?" The icy man suddenly spoke, his tone cold but not impolite.

Wang Wu could only stand up, cup his hands in greeting, and the icy man returned the greeting meticulously, even Bai Yu was bowing respectfully.

This left Wang Wu completely bewildered. Just as he was about to ask a question, the icy man said directly, "I am Feng Muhan, the third disciple of Frost Lord. I am currently in charge of the construction of the Vermilion Bird Heaven and Earth Needle. This is my junior brother, Bai Yu. This is Wu Qianyan, the guest elder of my Frost Domain. It is a great honor for our Frost Domain to have you here today. The daily construction of the twenty-fifth Heaven and Earth Needle is progressing smoothly. Would you like to take a look?"

and many more?

senior?

What and what?
Is Qingxue playing some kind of role-playing game again?

For a moment, Wang Wu didn't even know how to ask the question.

Besides, who am I?
"Ahem, where did Qingxue go?"

Wang Wu composed himself; the most urgent task was to find Qingxue.

"Excuse me, senior, who is Qingxue?"

Feng Muhan seemed somewhat puzzled by the ice block, as did Bai Yu beside him, both of whom looked bewildered.

No way, do all the people of Frost Realm like to act like this?

"Um, how long have you been here?"

Wang Wu felt that this shouldn't be a prank.

"Reporting to senior, my junior brother and I have been here for ten days now, escorting supplies and related personnel on our master's orders."

"Oh, that makes sense. Since you've come here, someone has to step in and hand over the reins. Before this, who was in charge here?"

"It is Elder Wu Qianyan, of course."

"No Qingxue?"

"Where did Qingxue come from?" Although Feng Muhan spoke coldly, he didn't seem to be lying, which made Wang Wu feel increasingly strange.

"So, you don't have a senior or junior sister named Qingxue?"

"not at all."

"Doesn't your master have a daughter named Qingxue?"

"Senior, please be careful with your words. My master has never had a Daoist partner."

"Okay, so here's the question: Who am I?"

Wang Wu was now certain that this was all an act. Qingxue, that little girl, was indeed clever and mischievous. Otherwise, how could it be explained?

Wu Qianyan was an incarnation of his hair, and Qingxue disappeared without a trace.

What a fool.

Upon hearing Wang Wu's words, Feng Muhan and Bai Yu exchanged glances, clearly confused as well. What was wrong with this guy?
In the end, Feng Muhan answered honestly, "Senior, you are my master's former close friend, a grandmaster of formations, the Immortal Zhishui. You have lived in seclusion for nine thousand years. This time, it was only because the repair of the Prison Tower was of great importance that my master had no choice but to ask you to come out of seclusion."

"Oh, I remember now, my name is Master Zhishui, a grandmaster of formations, and an old friend of Frost Lord. Well, well, I'm getting old and forgetful. Many times I even forget who I am, hahaha!"

Wang Wu chuckled awkwardly, not caring about the embarrassed expressions on Feng Muhan and Bai Yu's faces. He immediately went out for a stroll, glanced at the Heaven and Earth Needle, which was under construction and progressing at an incredibly slow pace, and thought, "Hey, at this speed, it'll be good if it's completed in three years."

But for Wang Wu, it was exactly what he wanted, as he had nothing else to do but cultivate.

"Senior, you are a grandmaster of formations. Do you think there are any shortcomings or deficiencies in our construction?" Feng Muhan continued to humbly seek advice, genuinely and sincerely.

However, in Wang Wu's opinion, Feng Muhan and Bai Yu's construction skills were no less than those of Qingxue and Zihan; they all possessed the formidable ability to carve intricate details on dung.

This is not meant to be derogatory; truly, those who can still carve patterns on excrement amidst such complex and ever-changing Yin and Yang energies, and the interference of the Three Calamities, are already top-tier array masters.

"Excellent, excellent. It will definitely be completed within three years."

"Alright, don't bother me any longer. I'm going into seclusion!"

"Please wait, senior."

Feng Muhan spoke up again, "My master's idea is that the construction of the Heaven and Earth Needle should be accelerated, and we should strive to complete it within two years. In addition, the cost should also be reduced. The Frost Domain has had large expenses in recent years. The original plan was to use one hundred trillion dou of spiritual energy, but now we can only come up with sixty trillion. But my master said that you, senior, must have a way."

"What?"

Wang Wu was completely dumbfounded. Sister Shuangjun really thought highly of him.

(End of this chapter)