I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 180 Keep it simple, keep your way of speaking simple (Fourth update)

Wenren Yue was not a good apprentice because he was obsessed with his master.

She can hardly be considered a good teacher, because she didn't create the Cherry Blossom Sword Pavilion with the intention of leaving behind a legacy.

Wenren Yue is a true cultivator with a long lifespan. Five hundred years have passed, but for her, it's no different than five years.

Top-tier cultivators can live for thousands of years as easily as playing around... Most of the deceased cultivators perished during their quest for the Dao.

Just like the cultivation world in the primordial world, there are a great number of cultivators in the primordial world, but basically many of them will perish and will not survive the great calamity.

Therefore, true practitioners mostly emphasize the transmission of knowledge and skills.

Wenren Yue is an exception. She doesn't care about inheritance at all. Moreover, in the era when the Zhenwu system was prevalent, she could live for five hundred years as if it were a game. But even if she painstakingly raised a few disciples who reached the maximum level, their lifespan would basically not exceed one hundred and fifty years.

This is hardly something to be passed down.

None of them can survive as well as they can.

It's no wonder that Wenren Yue treats the disciples of Luoying Sword Pavilion like consumables. After all, even if she does nothing, her lifespan is limited, and she has to replace them every few decades. Over time, she gets used to it and becomes numb to it.

Kagura Mai knew that if she couldn't bring back her master, she would definitely be punished when she returned. At best, she would be left in the Japanese archipelago for life; at worst, she would be thrown into the far north to count penguins; and in the worst case, she would be sent on a death mission.

In short, the streamer will absolutely not be soft-hearted.

She created the Cherry Blossom Sword Pavilion to wait for the man before her.

He is Bai Wuming, a terrestrial immortal from five hundred years ago.

Kagura actually felt that just knowing this secret brought her infinitely close to death.

She did consider running away.

If she really escapes, the lord of the river will most likely not care about her; her chances of survival are at least 50%.

But she still didn't choose to run away, because if she ran away, she would be harming her relatives in Japan, and the punishment for defectors is the system of collective punishment.

After much deliberation, Kagura realized that she could only beg her master for mercy.

Bai Xuan understood the difficulties Kagura faced with her costume, but the problem lay in...

...I'm having a hard time too.

...If we just go there like this, wouldn't it be like delivering it directly?

Bai Xuan said, "It's impossible for me to go to Japan. There are still many things to do in the Central Plains... Besides, given her personality, I will only go to see her once I have enough ability to protect myself. Otherwise, I will have no initiative."

Kagura Mai said weakly, "Then what should we do? If we just go back like this, the lord will definitely send Kagura to the frontier to count penguins."

Bai Xuan glanced at him and said, "That's your problem, it has nothing to do with me."

"Grandmaster, you can't just ignore Kagura. You have to take some responsibility for this situation."

“How can I take responsibility?” Bai Xuan sighed. “How about this, after I’ve mastered my divine skills, I’ll go back and suppress your master, then rescue you…”

"What if you can't beat the Lord of the Rivers?"

"You kid, can't expect me to be any better?" Bai Xuan felt there was no way to continue the conversation, so he asked, "You came here solely for this reason?"

"Yes." Kagura Mai nodded: "Kagura came to the Central Plains to find her master."

"Then your mission can be considered complete, and Wenren Yue hasn't assigned you any new tasks. You can continue traveling in the Central Plains. Isn't it much more fun here than in Japan?" Bai Xuan pointed out directly, "She hasn't given you any other tasks yet, has she?"

Kagura tapped her fingers: "Actually, there are some. The lord of the river made Kagura follow you, but he also wanted to be wary of whether there were other women around you."

"for example?"

"That little bitch surnamed Xie?"

"That's your senior uncle!" Bai Xuan scolded, "You have no manners."

Kagura whispered, "To be honest, doesn't Grandmaster think there are too many girls around you? Kagura also knows the rumors about the 'white moonlight' in the martial arts world. You're over five hundred years old..."

"Why did you include the time I spent lying in my grave?" Bai Xuan retorted, "According to your calculation, Qin Shi Huang would have been over a thousand years old."

Kagura Mai thought for a moment and said, "That wouldn't be appropriate either, since it seems like no one else knows about our master's identity."

Bai Xuan crossed his arms: "I have always been virtuous and clean-living. All my mistakes are due to my succubus constitution."

Kagura Mai suddenly realized: "So the engagement between Grandmaster and the eldest daughter of the Lin family is just a rumor?"

Bai Xuan was directly hit where it hurt: "This, although it is true, they did not obtain my consent."

"Is it just a rumor that our grandmaster risked his life to save the King of Southern Chu?"

"...That's true too, it was just a side effect."

"So you and Xi Qingqing have a close relationship..."

"No, that's not it." Bai Xuan denied it directly: "She just wants my money."

Kagura Mai said thoughtfully, "I understand."

Then I took out my notebook and started taking notes.

"what are you writing?"

"A letter to the Lord of the River."

"?"

"Grandmaster, could you please tell me the names of all the girls who are related to you as well..."

"Have you always been this brave, friend?" Bai Xuan grabbed Kagura Mai's forehead. "You asked her for information right in front of me and then wrote a letter to her in front of me? Is this asking me to write a self-reproach letter? You're getting a little too cocky. Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're related to your grandparents. If you anger me, I'll treat you to a beating with a belt!"

"Grandmaster, spare me! Kagura's head, her skull is screaming!" Kagura Mai begged for mercy while saying, "Kagura is giving a regular report. With regular reports, the lord won't be so anxious, and it can buy us some time."

Bai Xuan's expression softened slightly: "Hmm...that makes sense!"

Controlling the outflow of intelligence can at least alleviate the situation somewhat.

Now that Wenren Yue already knows his identity, it's not surprising that he will do whatever he wants next. In that case, having Kagura stay by his side to give regular reports is also an option.

However, Bai Xuan still had some concerns.

"What if you get possessed by a ghost again next time?"

“A ghost? The lord of the lineage… it’s probably impossible in the short term.” Kagura tapped her brow: “The prerequisite for mastering the Seven Emotions Sword Intent is to possess the Seven Emotions Sword Heart, which requires the lord of the lineage’s help. The connection hasn’t been severed, but it’s impossible to restore it in the short term. Kagura thinks it will take at least three months.”

“That’s enough,” Bai Xuan pondered. “As long as you don’t get possessed by a ghost, I can keep you here.” “Thank you, Grandmaster.”

“But if you disobey me, I can kick you out at any time,” Bai Xuan said. “Be prepared.”

"Kagura can do anything." Kagura Mai clenched her fist and said happily, "I can even warm the bed!"

Bai Xuan waved his hand: "Let's forget it. Although I know this is a traditional culture of Japanese companies, she is very jealous. I don't even want to think about what she might do tomorrow if you dare to warm her bed today."

He paused for a moment: "Later, I will also write a letter, which you will send to her along with the information you send back."

"Alright, then I won't disturb you any longer, Grandmaster." Kagura Mai bowed and respectfully left the room.

Bai Xuan nodded.

Then I glanced at the other person's departing figure.

"I?"

Did she forget to change how she refers to herself?

He was probably nervous.

He pushed open the window and shouted up, "You can stop now! Stop playing the flute!"

Xi Qingqing flipped down from the roof and jumped in through the window: "What did you talk about?"

"It's nothing, I just adopted a granddaughter."

"Ok?"

Xi Qingqing didn't make a fuss. She immediately noticed the braised chicken leg on the table: "You're secretly eating chicken legs, so I won't be polite."

Just as she reached out her hand, she suddenly shrank back, looking around suspiciously: "Where did this murderous aura come from?"

She turned to look at Bai Xuan and said, "Are you really that stingy? You can't even afford a chicken leg?"

“This chicken leg is extremely precious, perfectly seasoned, and tastes wonderful,” Bai Xuan explained. “But you’d better not eat it.”

"Why can't we eat it?" Xi Qingqing took another step forward, then jumped back: "There's murderous intent again!"

Bai Xuan said, "I already told you you'd better not touch it."

"Could it be that you are..." Xi Qingqing looked at Bai Xuan suspiciously, as if she had guessed something.

At this moment, there was a slight movement under the blankets on the bed, and a pair of eyes with a faint blue hue were watching every move in the room.

Xi Qingqing continued, "This isn't some offering from someone else's grave, is it?"

A sudden burst of inspiration.

Bai Xuan asked curiously, "You've eaten other people's offerings before?"

"I've eaten it before. When I was sneaking a bite, I could feel the chill in it. It must have been some bastard cursing me behind my back," Xi Qingqing said. "It's similar to now."

"There are very few people like you in the martial arts world. You are not only down-to-earth, but also very grounded in reality," Bai Xuan praised sincerely.

"There's nothing wrong with the offerings. Anyway, I'm tough as nails, I'm not afraid of any curses." Xi Qingqing got angry: "This chicken leg... I just don't believe it."

She grabbed the oil paper package, scooped up the remaining chicken legs, and leaped out of the window before the murderous aura could catch up, her presence disappearing into the night sky.

Then there was a whoosh.

Guogan Girl threw off the covers and got up. Under the moonlight, her slender blue figure chased after Xi Qingqing.

"Chicken thief! Put down that chicken leg!"

"Too late, the chicken leg is already mine!" Xi Qingqing's arrogant voice rang out.

Bai Xuan: Is it really worth it for a few chicken legs?
He shook his head helplessly, closed the window, yawned, and sat back down on the bed.

Continue your cultivation and strive to break through to the second level of the Finger Profound Realm within three days.

……

Outside the inn.

Kagura was walking slowly when suddenly a figure appeared in front of her.

“Brother…” she was about to speak.

"Greetings, Lord Liu." Gale knelt on one knee.

"..." Kagura paused, then smiled: "As expected, they are siblings. I can tell."

"Even if the lord is reduced to ashes, I will still recognize him."

"..." Wenren Yue said calmly, "I'm in a good mood right now, so I won't hold it against you. You have a task to complete next."

"Please speak, Lord Liu."

"Establish strongholds and intelligence stations in the Southern Chu region. Sakuragi Shrine will send people to you, with Shiranui as the main personnel," Wenren Yue ordered. "There is only one objective: to eliminate as many of the strongholds as possible."

"Yes." Gale was secretly excited; this mission was much more challenging.

Wenren Yue said calmly, "Go."

Hayate lowered his head and spoke cautiously, "Please, Lord Ryu, take good care of Kagura's body as much as possible."

"Do I need you to remind me?" Wenren Yue glanced sideways, an immense sense of oppression descending from the sky.

"Your subordinate deserves to die!" Gale slapped himself in the face.

Wenren Yue's face was cold as he ran his fingertips across his face: "Kagura is my living god priestess. No one else can accept my long-term séances. I will not treat her as a consumable. I understand your concern for your sister, but there will be no next time."

As she spoke, her figure swayed slightly, and the light in her eyes was fading: "Time has indeed been shortened too much. As expected of my master, he almost broke Kagura's Seven Emotions Sword Heart at our first meeting. But he did not expect that there was Shinto in Japan as a second channel. We can look forward to the days to come."

Wenren Yue gazed at the desolate moonlight, reaching out his hand towards the bright moon in the sky as if to pluck it down.

Master, before you completely belong to me, I don't mind spending some time playing games with you.

We've waited five hundred years already, what's a little longer?

You are mine, and you will always be mine.

(End of this chapter)