Dao Cheng Gui Xian

Chapter 501 Your father-in-law treats you very well.

"You want to take charge of the Sealing Spirit Path?"

Wu Zhuangyuan was not surprised by what the old beggar said.

From the last time Li Wushou asked him for the twelve continents, Wu Zhuangyuan could tell that Li Wushou harbored a desire for territory, or rather, for incense offerings.

But he wasn't sure whether the old beggar wanted it or Li Wushou wanted it.

If it were simply Li Wushou who wanted it, he would naturally not object. As long as he could protect it, it didn't matter who took it.
But if the old beggar wanted it, he would have to be careful.

The older generation is too mysterious. Although they may not necessarily have bad intentions, they represent the unknown and trouble, so we must be wary.

The old beggar seemed to understand Wu Zhuangyuan's thoughts quite well. Seeing that he confirmed Li Wushou's identity, he was not angry, but rather seemed even happier.

Li Wushou had been planning to contact Scholar Wu for endorsement, but the old beggar's suggestion saved him the trouble.

Faced with Wu Zhuangyuan's question, he simply nodded and replied:

"With the passing of the Sparrow Lord, the Sealing Spirit Path is leaderless. It would be a pity to let it go to waste. The world is changing rapidly, and time is running out. By integrating the resources of the Sealing Spirit Path, I can become stronger even faster."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhuangyuan nodded slightly, not wanting to delve into the reasons why Li Wushou wanted to take control of the Fengling Dao.

Whether it's for the sake of the seniors or for your own sake.

There's nothing he should do to interfere with things that Li Wushou decides for himself.

He didn't intend to say anything more, but for some reason, Scholar Wu stamped his foot and said again:

"Taking charge of a region is no easy task. Qinghe often says you're afraid of trouble, but you should think this through."

And whether I agree or not is not important; what's important is whether you can hold on to it.

As you have been instructed by your elders, you should know that a region is crucial to your chance to become a supreme being.

I have informed Yanwu and Xuanhuang that they will not intervene.

However, there are countless Nascent Soul cultivators under each of their ranks who aspire to become Venerables. Since we will not intervene, we will not obstruct their path.

Even the Nascent Soul cultivators from other Sacred Realms who entered the mortal world after the great changes in the heavens and earth, these people have accumulated profound knowledge and are eager to become Venerables. At that time, the Sealed Spirit Path will inevitably be filled with powerful figures.

Although you have made remarkable progress, you cannot dominate everything until you become a respected figure.

A visible spear is easy to dodge, but a hidden arrow is hard to guard against, let alone various treacherous methods.

Wu Zhuangyuan spoke slowly and deliberately, and his expression seemed somewhat indifferent, but the content he spoke about was very detailed.

It not only points out the opportunity, but also reveals the crisis.

It was as if they were afraid that Li Wushou would act rashly without considering the consequences.

Upon hearing this, the old beggar beside him smiled even more broadly, took a sip of wine, and remained silent with a smile.

Li Wushou was also somewhat surprised by Wu Zhuangyuan's words. He hadn't even asked Wu Zhuangyuan to endorse the text when Wu Zhuangyuan had already taken the initiative to inform Yanwu and Xuanhuang.

That's enough for him!
As for the competition among the other Nascent Soul cultivators?
Now that things have come to this, Li Wushou is naturally not afraid.

A smile appeared on Li Wushou's lips as he cupped his hands in greeting to Scholar Wu and said with a smile:

"As long as Yanwu and Xuanhuang don't get involved, that's fine. If they can't even stop some Nascent Soul cultivators, then what's the point of talking about taking charge of the Sealing Spirit Path?"

Seeing Li Wushou's confident demeanor, Wu Zhuangyuan said nothing more.

In his view, Li Wushou had learned the secret of becoming a Venerable from the elders and wanted to use the Sealed Spirit Dao Heaven and Earth to empower his own Dharma Realm and transform into a Venerable.

Although he had some reservations about this method of attaining enlightenment, he was still an enlightened being, wasn't he?

If he relied solely on the transformation and comprehension of his own Daoist arts, the world might change drastically before Li Wushou even touched the threshold of the path to becoming a Venerable.

Who knows, if there's a turmoil at that time, we might all turn to dust.

Becoming a Venerable One is better than not becoming one, no matter what!
Wu Zhuangyuan waved his hand at Li Wushou and then said:
"Think it through yourself!"

Even as he finished speaking, he still added another sentence:
"Furthermore, aiming to become a supreme ruler in a specific region is both a blessing and a curse, so we still need to be cautious."

Li Wushou was taken aback when he heard this, but then he realized that Wu Zhuangyuan thought he was about to become a Venerable of the Sealed Spirit Path.

After thinking for a moment, he didn't explain, but instead clasped his hands in thanks again.

Scholar Wu accepted it readily, then looked at the old beggar, bowed, and turned to Li Wushou to continue:

"With your guidance from senior colleagues, there's no need for me to elaborate."

These words seemed to be instructing Li Wushou, but they were more like a reminder for the old beggar to explain the pros and cons to Li Wushou.

The old beggar didn't mind and nodded with a smile.

After a slight pause, Wu Zhuangyuan's expression turned serious.

Light and shadow flickered in his palm, and with a gentle toss, the two objects transformed into streams of light and landed in Li Wushou's hand.

Looking down, he saw a token and a treasure.

These were the Lotus Heart Realm Treasure and the Sea Patrol Envoy Token left behind by Li Wushou when he left Fubo Domain to pursue the Azure Lotus Envoy.

In order not to put Wu Zhuangyuan in a difficult position, Li Wushou distanced himself from Zhenhai City and directly used his personal grudge against the Luo family to exterminate them.

Why are these two items being returned now?
Li Wushou was pondering when he heard Wu Zhuangyuan snort coldly and say:
"I appoint you as the Western Sea Patrol Envoy so that you can maintain the stability of the Fubo region."

Do it when you want, and don't do it when you don't want to?
As expected, you have no sense of responsibility! However, there is only one rule in Fubo Domain, and that is my rule. It is not your place to make decisions.

Didn't you want to take charge of the Sealing Spirit Path?

Fenglingdao is located west of Fubo Domain, which is also within the scope of the Western Sea, so it is a perfect match.

If you dare to mess things up again, watch out for your legs!

Upon hearing this, Li Wushou paused, somewhat taken aback.

Is Fenglingdao also considered part of the Western Sea?
Why didn't you say this when the Master of Mahjong was around?!
His lips twitched a few times, but he didn't refute it again.

Judging from Wu Zhuangyuan's appearance, if he were to utter a single word of dissent, he would surely be beaten today.

After accepting the token and the treasure, Li Wushou did not refuse again.

Seeing this, Scholar Wu's expression softened, and he slowly said with his hands behind his back:
"I didn't know about Tommy's matter beforehand. I gave you the World Treasure afterward so that you could kill him completely. Why are you trying to use personal grudges as an excuse?"
Whether the Luo family's affairs are complicated or simple, what does it have to do with you?

It's nothing more than a matter between me, Qinglian, and Xianlian!
This is a complex matter; it's not something that can be influenced or controlled simply by killing a few people.

So what if we kill all of the Luo family?

At this point, Wu Zhuangyuan raised his eyebrows, seemingly quite dissatisfied.

Li Wushou's expression turned solemn, and he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Scholar Wu.

Wu Zhuangyuan's actions were somewhat unexpected by Li Wushou. The reason he sent the patrol envoy's order and the boundary treasure that day was not only to avoid involving Wu Zhuangyuan in the conflict with the Luo family.

He harbored some resentment towards Wu Zhuangyuan.

Afterwards, he initially believed that this treasure was a hush money payment and compensation for him.

Although he understood some things afterward, Wu Zhuangyuan's explanation at this moment finally dispelled the last bit of resentment in his heart.

After storing the token and the treasure in his hand into his divine aperture, Li Wushou smiled and said:
"Alright, if I can't withstand the storm of the Sealing Spirit Path, I'll go back to Zhenhai City to beg for alms."

Looking at the grinning Li Wushou, Wu Zhuangyuan couldn't help but feel an itch to fight again.

At first glance, Li Wushou seemed too indifferent to Li Wushou, an indifference that stemmed from a disregard for human life.

When Fubo Yu met him again, Li Wushou had become more human, which was why Fubo Yu was willing to keep Li Wushou in Zhenhai City.

But while Li Wushou had become more human, he also noticed that Li Wushou always acted with a hint of probing and caution.

In many cases, this is a good thing.

However, in many situations, it can make one appear too indecisive.

When he received the order to patrol the sea and the treasure from Li Xing, he was actually somewhat disappointed.

For an ordinary person, there's naturally nothing to say.

However, because of Wu Qinghe, his expectations of Li Wushou unconsciously rose as well.

Until the last time Xianlian brought back news that she had met Li Wushou, Wu Zhuangyuan gradually learned about the destruction of the Yanyang Luo Clan and the death of the Qinglian Envoy.

Although there was no evidence to suggest that Li Wushou was responsible, Wu Zhuangyuan directly identified Li Wushou as the perpetrator.

The disappointment in my heart faded considerably after that.

If you're afraid to kill, and worried about killing, what kind of immortal path can you cultivate?
As long as they're not cowards!

He also speculated that Li Wushou's concealment of his actions was likely related to his senior.

What trouble could a young man like him possibly cause?
The more mysterious the elder is, the bigger the trouble will be.

Unfortunately, Li Wushou had a very deep connection with the old master.

The top scholar Wu had a headache just thinking about this.

Looking at Li Wushou, who was now carefree and grinning, Wu Zhuangyuan felt a surge of anger. Suppressing the urge to punch him, he said to the old beggar:
“Senior, the world is undergoing rapid changes, and many things need to be done ahead of schedule. I will go now. Please feel free to contact me if you have any instructions.”

The old beggar naturally tucked the wine jug into his waistband and smiled at Scholar Wu, replying:
"Easy to say, easy to say."

He paused for a moment, then added meaningfully:
"Well, that old fellow Qinglian is probably more anxious about this than you are. He's more adept at preparing things."

A glint flashed in Wu Zhuangyuan's eyes, and Li Wushou felt a chill run down his spine. He then fell into deep thought.

After a long while, Scholar Wu clasped his hands in thanks to the old beggar and sincerely expressed his gratitude:

"Thank you, senior. I understand!"

After saying that, he glanced at Li Wushou, turned around and disappeared from the spot.

Li Wushou stared at the ever-smoothing void, speechless for a long time.

What an eventful time!
He didn't want to take charge of the Sealing Spirit Path, but he couldn't avoid it. Even someone as strong as Wu Zhuangyuan was caught in the vortex and constantly running around. What could he do?

His resolve to take charge of the Sealing Spirit Path became even stronger.

Just as I was about to set off for Queshen Mountain, I suddenly heard a sigh.

"Li Wushou, your father-in-law treats you very well."

(End of this chapter)