Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

"This place is really remote."

Upon reaching Spirit Mine Island, Chen Xueqing observed Yi Quan, her brow furrowing almost imperceptibly, and said softly.

"However, the concentration of spiritual energy is not bad, it's about the same as that of the Beast Island in the Sea."

Uncle Lin bowed respectfully to Chen Xueqing, clasped his hands, and said, "Miss, you are of noble birth, and it is indeed a hardship for you to come to this barbarian land."

While the two were talking, Yu Changsheng and Elder Wei quietly appeared, standing in front of them and watching them silently.

Yu Changsheng frowned slightly and asked calmly, "May I ask what brings you two fellow Daoists to this small island?"

Chen Xueqing's spirit boat was so conspicuous that Yu Changsheng had already noticed it before it even arrived at the spirit mine island.

He had been observing them until the two landed on the island and passed through the barrier formation without any hindrance. By then, Yu Changsheng had a general idea of ​​their identities.

"You're Yu Changsheng?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueqing and Uncle Lin turned to look at Yu Changsheng and Elder Wei. Their gazes swept over Elder Wei briefly before settling on Yu Changsheng, their eyes filled with a subtle scrutiny. With curiosity, Chen Xueqing asked.

"Um."

Yu Changsheng nodded slightly, looking at the two of them with a frown.

Uncle Lin stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Yu Changsheng, and chuckled:

"Young friend Yu, there's no need to be nervous. We are all from Sea Beast Heavenly Island. This is my young lady, who is also the sixth Holy Maiden of Sea Beast Heavenly Island. She has come here to discuss some matters."

"The Sixth Holy Maiden?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng glanced at Chen Xueqing, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He remained highly vigilant, but outwardly displayed a gentle smile, saying softly:

"So it's the Holy Maiden who has arrived. I'm so sorry for not welcoming you properly. Come, this isn't the place to talk. Let's have a proper conversation."

Yu Changsheng spoke gently, then made a welcoming gesture and led the two toward their residence. In his mind, he quickly recalled information about the Sixth Holy Maiden, Chen Xueqing.

"Chen Xueqing, a sixth-rank disciple of Sea Beast Heavenly Island, has a cultivation level at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm. She is stunningly beautiful and seems easy to get along with, but in reality, she is extremely aloof. She is quite popular on Sea Beast Heavenly Island and is the dream goddess of many male disciples."

"Rumor has it that a Nascent Soul True Venerable inner sect elder from the Sea Beast Heavenly Island once pursued Chen Xueqing, but ultimately nothing came of it..."

These fragments of information flashed through Yu Changsheng's mind, while Chen Xueqing, who was following behind Yu Changsheng and Elder Wei, was also silently looking Yu Changsheng up and down, her eyes slightly brightening.

Before long, the group arrived at Yu Changsheng's residence. Yu Changsheng personally got up, brewed some spiritual tea for Chen Xueqing and the other woman, and then greeted them with a smile and invited them to sit down.

"Your presence is a great honor to my humble abode, Holy Maiden. However, one does not visit without a reason. Is there anything I can help you with, Holy Maiden, that is so late?"

Yu Changsheng slowly picked up a cup of tea, took a small sip, and smiled as he spoke. His tone was gentle and neither humble nor arrogant, yet his attitude carried appropriate respect.

Chen Xueqing pondered for a moment, then nodded gently. Her beautiful eyes glanced at Yu Changsheng, and a smile appeared on her exquisite face, like a snow lotus blooming on an iceberg. Her voice was melodious, as clear and melodious as a lark's.

"You don't need to be so reserved. We're all from the same sect, so naturally no one has any ill intentions."

Chen Xueqing covered her mouth and chuckled, then continued, "I heard that Fellow Daoist Yu has only recently come from Sea Beast Heavenly Island and has not been working on this Spirit Mine Island for long. Yet, he has already killed the former mine steward Liu Yun. This matter has already spread throughout Sea Beast Heavenly Island. Fellow Daoist Yu has quite the courage."

Yu Changsheng smiled slightly, maintaining a gentle tone, waved his hand, shrugged, and said nonchalantly:

"What's the big deal? I had no choice but to do this. Liu Yun doesn't do any real work in this mining area. Instead, he arbitrarily withholds salaries, suppresses disciples, and secretly enriches himself. He's a demonic cultivator, and countless innocent lives have died at his hands. Many of our fellow disciples on Sea Beast Sky Island have also died under his clutches."

"Killing such a beast, who is worse than an animal, would be unjustifiable. This is a helpless act, and it is also my duty and responsibility as an elder of this Spirit Mine Island. I have reported these matters to my superiors in detail, and I believe it is reasonable."

After Yu Changsheng finished speaking, he sighed softly, his tone wistful, and a hint of indignation involuntarily appeared on his face. He said, "I believe that any elder of the Sea Beast Heavenly Island would do the same thing as me if they encountered such a thing. Killing this beast is too lenient."

Chen Xueqing listened quietly, then nodded, took a sip of tea, and slowly exhaled a breath of hot air, blurring her expression. She then chuckled softly, "What Fellow Daoist Yu said makes sense. This kind of person, especially a demonic cultivator, should indeed not be allowed to live. He only tarnishes the reputation of my Sea Beast Heavenly Island."

"What Fellow Daoist Yu did in this matter was certainly absolutely right, however..."

Chen Xueqing's gaze shifted, she sighed softly, put down her teacup, and her tone held a hint of unspoken worry: "However, I'm not afraid to tell you, do you know that this Liu Yun is a man of the Seventh Holy Son, Wang Sheng?"

"Wang Sheng is a ruthless and vicious man with an eccentric personality and domineering behavior, but he is also quite strong. Wang Sheng is a thorn in his side. If you kill him like this, it will probably enrage Wang Sheng. He will definitely not let it go and will find an opportunity to cause you trouble."

"I know."

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng showed no surprise whatsoever, simply nodding calmly: "So what? The person has already been killed. As for the rest, we'll just have to take it one step at a time."

"You know?"

Chen Xueqing was surprised, a hint of astonishment and doubt appearing in her beautiful eyes. She asked, "Since you knew that, why did you still insist on killing Liu Yun? This action provoked Wang Sheng, who is not a kind person and should not be trifled with."

"They're not easy to mess with, but that's how it is now, isn't it? What else can we do?"

Yu Changsheng curled his lip and shrugged indifferently.

Chen Xueqing remained silent, observing Yu Changsheng's nonchalant demeanor. After a long pause, she smiled gently, a hint of interest in her eyes, and said, "Fellow Daoist Yu is right, but since you knew he was Wang Sheng's man, why did you insist on killing Liu Yun and thoroughly enraging Wang Sheng? Weren't you afraid?"

Yu Changsheng chuckled: "You must be joking. As I said, you know what Liu Yun has done. There's no turning back now. Some things have to be done, even if it offends people. There's no other way."

Yu Changsheng paused for half a second, then continued, "There's a saying that goes, 'A true man is born between heaven and earth, and there are things he will not do and things he must do.' Having too many concerns is not the mindset a cultivator like myself should have."

"Moreover, Liu Yun was in the wrong first, and I had a reason to kill him. Even if he was Wang Sheng's man, so what? Wrong is wrong, and he deserves to die."

As Yu Changsheng spoke, his tone became somewhat indifferent towards the end.

"A true man, born between heaven and earth, has things he will not do, and things he must do."

Chen Xueqing was taken aback, her expression slightly apprehensive. She lowered her eyes and murmured the words softly. After a while, she looked up at Yu Changsheng, a strange glint in her eyes, and said softly:

"Fellow Daoist Yu sees things very clearly. I'm starting to admire your mindset. With your talent and strength, you have a bright future ahead of you. There's no need for you to fight this King of Death to the death..."

Chen Xueqing pondered, "I also have other purposes for coming here. As you know, I am the Sixth Holy Maiden and I have some irreconcilable conflicts with Wang Sheng. Your ability to kill Wang Sheng's confidant Liu Yun is a great help to me. Therefore, I should be grateful to you."

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"I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do, Holy Maiden, you flatter me." Yu Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly and spoke calmly.

"As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Actually, I think we should befriend each other. You are also a remarkable person. As I said, Wang Sheng will not let you off easily, whether in the open or in the dark. He has ways to deal with you. It would be a real pity if you were to die like this. I don't want to see that happen either."

Chen Xueqing smiled gently, her eyes sparkling like stars as she stared intently at Yu Changsheng. A languid yet aloof smile appeared on her face: "So, that's why I'm here. I don't want you to die like this. It just so happens that I have a grudge against Wang Sheng. He wants you dead, but I want you to live. I can protect you."

"Oh?"

Yu Changsheng was surprised. He gently put down his teacup, carefully examined Chen Xueqin, narrowed his eyes slightly, and couldn't help but chuckle: "I didn't expect the Holy Maiden to value me so much. If the Holy Maiden is willing to keep me safe and protect me, then Changsheng is naturally willing and will be extremely grateful."

"However," Yu Changsheng hesitated for a moment, his gaze fixed intently on Chen Xueqing, and said, "The Holy Maiden has shown me kindness, and I am naturally grateful. But I'm afraid the Holy Maiden wouldn't protect me without reason, simply because I have a grudge against him. What are your conditions?"

After Yu Changsheng finished speaking, he looked at Chen Xueqing with a smile, his gaze gentle, as if he were admiring a perfectly crafted work of art.

Chen Xueqing frowned slightly, meeting Yu Changsheng's gaze, but said nothing. Her Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and her lips parted gently, producing a soft, melodious sound like a silver bell.

"Fellow Daoist Yu is a smart man. You are right, there is no free lunch in this world. You have offended Wang Sheng too badly. Although I have a grudge against him, it is not to the point of being irreconcilable. It is not worth it for an outsider like you to continue to cause the relationship between him to become strained and hostile. If I decide to protect you, it will naturally increase my risk."

"On the other hand, we are not related. If I were to simply protect you, his enemy, just because I dislike Wang Sheng, it would be both a provocation to him and somewhat illegitimate. Without a legitimate reason, rumors would inevitably circulate, causing trouble for both of us."

After speaking, Chen Xueqing calmly sipped her tea, and amidst the rising steam, she glanced at Yu Changsheng and said, "Fellow Daoist Yu, you should understand what I mean, right?"

Yu Changsheng scratched his head, a faint smile playing on his lips. He lightly rubbed his fingers on the teacup and said, "What the Holy Maiden said makes sense to me. You feel that without a suitable reason, you can't help me, right?"

"Yes, in any case, everything needs a name and an excuse, which is also a reason to support each other in getting along. Otherwise, it won't be solid or last long."

Chen Xueqing nodded, her gaze sharp as lightning. Without further ado, she said decisively, "I can help you deal with Wang Sheng, ensure your safety, and even help you break through to the Nascent Soul stage as soon as possible. However, the condition is that I need you to join me as my protector and become my subordinate."

"With this connection, if Wang Sheng insists on killing you, he'll have to think twice. I'll have enough legitimacy and reason to stop him. And with this connection, I can rightfully bring you back to Shanghai Beast Heaven Island."

Chen Xueqing smiled slightly, her expression carrying a hint of confidence and composure as if she had everything under control. Her gaze gently fell on Yu Changsheng, a few strands of her hair falling softly from her forehead. At this moment, her beautiful face revealed a look of compassionate pity, which was quite touching.

"I know you came here because of the Third Elder of the Beast Taming Sect. In reality, it's a way of ostracizing you. With me taking action, he won't say anything. For you, the benefits and advantages of following me are obvious."

Chen Xueqing's expression remained calm with a gentle smile, and her tone was the same, soft and persuasive, seemingly capable of bewitching people, possessing a kind of magic.

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng smiled, lowered his brows, and pondered for a moment: "To be your protector, to submit to you, does indeed sound quite good..."

"However..." Yu Changsheng looked up, met Chen Xueqing's gaze, and slowly but firmly shook his head.

"I'm used to being alone. If I were to revolve around someone, I really wouldn't be used to it. So, I appreciate the saintess's kindness, but I'll pass on the rest."

"Oh? You mean, you're refusing?"

Chen Xueqing's expression remained unchanged, still bearing a faint smile, though a hint of coldness flashed in her blue eyes, disappearing in an instant, as she smiled:

"This doesn't surprise me. It's true, it's normal for a genius like you, Changsheng, to be proud and arrogant. It's indeed a bit hard to accept that you would become my protector and vassal."

"However, I believe Fellow Daoist Yu is also a smart person. After careful consideration, this will only bring you benefits. You should still think twice before acting." (End of this chapter)