Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 308 The Upper Realms and Immortality

Miao Youyou smiled sweetly, stretched lazily, and looked like a cat.

A moment later, he took Wu Xian to a coffee shop in the city, where they sat down and chatted.

Wu Xian had no time for pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Are you representing your master, or yourself?"

“Of course it’s myself,” Miao Youyou said with a smile.

“Interesting,” Wu Xian suddenly realized something, “It seems you’re not so loyal to the higher-ups after all.”

Miao Youyou remained noncommittal.

"So you came to see me today because you want to join forces with me to rebel against your master?" Wu Xian guessed.

"Resist? Why should we resist?" Miao Youyou asked with a smile, "Isn't it good as it is now?"

"..." Wu Xian was speechless. "Then why did you come to find me?"

"I'm just very interested in your little brother's abilities," Miao Youyou teased. "To be honest, your Jade Scroll Divine Dog has greatly impressed me."

Wu Xian suddenly realized, so all this time they wanted him to create a cat-themed scroll?
What kind of international joke are you kidding?
Miao Youyou said slowly, "Ever since the birth of those three true gods, life at the top has indeed been difficult, but even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. At least we Miao family can still live off them for another ten or so years. You should understand what I mean."

"Just attach yourself to whoever is more powerful," Wu Xian said with a smile.

“Little brother, you’re not very nice to talk to~” Miao Youyou said with a hint of resentment, but he did not deny it. “However, the upper echelons do seem to be running out of steam. My Miao family is not like those stupid dogs. We always have to make some long-term plans.”

At this point, Wu Xian basically understood.

It can only be said that cats and dogs are indeed different.

"Why don't you go and talk to those three true gods?" Wu Xian asked, puzzled. "That true spirit would be quite suitable for you, wouldn't it?"

“It is quite suitable, but not entirely suitable,” Miao Youyou said meaningfully. “Our ultimate goal is to give birth to a cat god, a cat god that truly belongs to our Miao family.”

"I'm sorry, I don't have the kind of scroll painting concept you're looking for," Wu Xian said directly.

"Don't rush," Miao Youyou laughed, "Just because we don't have one now doesn't mean we won't have one in the future. As long as you can come up with a cat god that satisfies me, I don't mind being your little kitten~!"

As he spoke, a strange power rippled outwards, forming an energy barrier around them.

Then, to Wu Xian's astonishment, Miao Youyou transformed into a flamboyant two-tailed black cat at a speed visible to the naked eye. She lazily lay down in front of Wu Xian, her tails twitching slightly, exuding an alluring charm.

Wu Xian felt dirty instantly after being rubbed by the little black cat.

He quickly pushed it aside and asked curiously, "How...did you do that? Was it some kind of higher-ups' method?"

"I suppose so," Miao Youyou said, turning back into human form with a hint of disappointment. She pointed to the collar around her neck. "It's partly due to our cooperation, and partly thanks to this collar."

Little brother, would you like to give it a try?

"..." Wu Xian's forehead went black. "I advise you to be careful with your words and actions."

Miao Youyou pouted sullenly, "Little brother, you really don't understand romance."

"Heh," Wu Xian chuckled coldly, then began to probe, "Speaking of which, have you ever been to the upper levels?"

“I occasionally go up there to tease my master,” Miao Youyou said noncommittally, “but I haven’t been to many places.”

Well, it seems this woman doesn't know much about the upper echelons either.

After all, it was just a pet of the upper class, and its access to information was limited.

"Is there anything special about it up there?" Wu Xian pressed.

“The spiritual energy is abundant and the resources are plentiful,” Miao Youyou said. “Most importantly, there is a peculiar power in the upper world that can strengthen and refine the spiritual structure of the body, allowing people to refine the power of the scroll and use it for their own purposes.”

Wu Xian understood. No wonder Xu Cunxin said that the "human body scroll" was somewhat similar to the power of the upper class.

"What exactly is this strange power?" Wu Xian pressed.

"I don't know, it's like psionic energy, a power that permeates the upper world." "Have you absorbed it?"

Miao nodded, "I've only absorbed some of it. Only when I truly reach the upper levels in the future will I be able to truly begin that kind of cultivation."

"Because of the distortion and pollution?" Wu Xian asked tentatively.

"Wow, little brother knows quite a lot."

Wu Xian remained calm and continued to press, "By the way, why be a pet to the upper class? Wouldn't it be better to be an upright person?"

"Is there a difference?" Miao Youyou asked with a light laugh. "With all kinds of abundant resources, what's wrong with being a pet? Isn't it better than you struggling in the lower classes?"

Wu Xian was both amused and exasperated. It turned out that being a pet had become an addiction, and he had developed a sense of superiority from it.

Wu Xian was too lazy to argue with her. "Can't you still go up by working hard to improve yourself? At least you'll still be a person."

"Easier said than done," Miao Youyou joked. "The upper levels are already overflowing with people, where would there be any spots left?"

"Uh, there's a limit to the number of spots?" Wu Xian was stunned.

“Oh right, I forgot to tell you, the biggest temptation in the upper levels is actually immortality,” Miao Youyou added jokingly. “That’s why the upper levels were already overcrowded hundreds of years ago. Now, if you try to climb up through cultivation, you’ll at most become a flower, grass, bird, beast, fish, or insect.”

Wu Xian's lips twitched, and he finally understood why some people were willing to go up there as pets.

So, even if you cultivate diligently, you can only become a flower, grass, bird, beast, fish, or insect.

If that's the case, then it's definitely better to be a pet.

But that's not the point; the point is the word "immortality."

"Immortality?" Wu Xian fell into deep thought.

Only then did he realize the true allure and temptation of the upper world.

No wonder there are always people willing to do things for those in power.

The word "immortality" is incredibly tempting for mortals whose lifespan is coming to an end.

The higher one's status and the greater one's power, the harder it is for them to resist the temptation of immortality.

It's just like the immortal realm in cultivation novels.

There is always a steady stream of cultivators from the lower realms, like moths to a flame, rushing headlong into the flame.

"How's it going? Are you excited?"

“That’s true to some extent,” Wu Xian stroked his chin and asked, “What about the three true gods of today? Are they also immortal?”

"I'm not quite sure about that," Miao Youyou smiled wryly, then flipped her hand and produced a peculiar potion. "Little brother, would you like to try this?"

"What's it for?" Wu Xian frowned warily, suspecting it was some kind of drug.

"It can extend your lifespan by a month," Miao Youyou tempted.

Wu Xian's eyes flickered slightly. "So, the upper class achieved immortality through this thing?"

"So, how about it? Are you interested in establishing some initial communication and cooperation with our Miao family?" Miao Youyou asked with a smile. "Consider this miniature [Life Source] a small gift. Come on, let's exchange contact information. You never know when I might need your help."

Wu Xian pondered for a moment before accepting the peculiar substance called "Life Source" and exchanging contact information with Miao Youyou.

To be honest, these traitors from the Miao people might actually come in very handy in the future.

Moreover, this woman did indeed allow him to learn about the inner workings of the upper echelons.

As for the [Life Source] thing, he didn't care much about it.

On the one hand, he is still young and vigorous; on the other hand, he will definitely be able to figure out a way to extend his lifespan in the future.

(End of this chapter)