Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

"These are tea leaves from the Deep Sea Wonderful Life Tree that I obtained by chance in Hailuoyuan City a few days ago. Knowing that the Third Elder usually enjoys drinking tea, I would like to offer them as a token of my respect. I hope the Third Elder will accept them."

"After all, Wang Sheng is, in a way, a member of the Beast Taming Sect."

As Wang Sheng spoke, a respectful expression appeared on his face. He bowed slightly, lowered his head, and handed the wooden box to the Third Elder with both hands.

The wooden box is entirely red, antique in appearance, and surrounded by spiritual energy. The material itself looks extraordinary. Through the spiritual energy, you can see wisps of green mist emanating from the wooden box.

Upon taking a whiff, you are immediately greeted by an indescribable, refreshing fragrance.

The Third Elder paused abruptly, slowly turning around to look at the respectful Wang Sheng. A hint of surprise flashed across his face upon hearing his words, but his expression softened considerably. He didn't take the wooden box, but instead narrowed his eyes slightly and asked calmly:

"To obtain such a treasure from Hailuoyuan City must have taken considerable effort and was extremely difficult. This item is precious, so why give it to me? Wouldn't it be better to keep it for yourself?"

"The tea leaves of the Deep Sea Wonder Tree are rare, sprouting only once every hundred years. The effects of this tea leaves can not only calm the mind and soul, increase cultivation, nourish the spirit and soul, and stimulate physical vitality, but also make people clear-headed and increase their enlightenment. This stuff is very valuable, and it would be too expensive and wasteful to give it to an old man like me."

The Third Elder spoke calmly, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over the wooden box, a hint of unease flashing in his eyes.

This slight ripple naturally did not escape Wang Sheng's notice, who had been silently observing the Third Elder. Wang Sheng maintained a smile, his tone respectful, and said with a light laugh:

"It's nothing special. After all, I am a member of the Beast Taming Sect. The Third Elder has devoted himself to the Beast Taming Sect all these years, and these juniors have seen it all and are naturally very grateful. I heard that the Third Elder enjoys tea the most, so this is just a small token of my appreciation. It will be perfect for him to rest during his leisure time on Shanchang Island, and it can be considered to make the most of its value."

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder's gaze lowered slightly. He gave Wang Sheng a deep look, and after a moment, his tone softened. He didn't reach out to take the wooden box, but instead put his hands behind his back and said calmly:

"You've put your heart into it. Now, tell me, what brings you here?"

Wang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that the Third Elder did not accept the tea directly, he simply placed it on the stone table to the side, clasped his hands respectfully, and said, "As expected, nothing can be hidden from the Third Elder. The reason for your frequent visits is not only to catch up with the Third Elder, but also to discuss some other matters."

"A small matter?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder raised his eyes, glanced at Wang Sheng with amusement, and said in a light tone with a hint of teasing:

"Is it really just a small matter? Although I haven't paid much attention to things on the island these past few years, I'm not completely ignorant. There's been a lot of talk about you, the Seventh Holy Son, lately."

Upon hearing this, a hint of embarrassment and gloom flashed across Wang Sheng's face, but he remained calm on the surface. He nodded slightly, clasped his hands, and said, "These are just some wild rumors from the outside world. They can't be taken seriously. Please don't take them to heart, Third Elder."

"Hehe," the Third Elder chuckled and shook his head. "As for the specifics, I won't be broadcasting it live anymore. You know the answer yourself. As you said, you are practically a disciple of my Beast Taming Sect. You should know your limits when doing things and not go too far, lest you end up in a dilemma."

The Third Elder's tone held a deeper meaning as he looked at Wang Sheng, his posture like that of an elder looking at a junior, the implication clear:

"You should know in your heart what you have done. As for these things, since you are the seventh holy son of my Sea Beast Heavenly Island, I have naturally chosen to turn a blind eye."

"However, as I said before, don't go too far. After all, this is not a place where you can act recklessly. If you want to suppress some disciples who have offended you, we won't stop you. After all, in cultivation, it's inevitable to compete with others. But all of this must be based on putting the overall interests of the Sea Beast Heavenly Island first. This time, the incident at Spirit Mine Island must not be allowed to happen again."

The Third Elder, Wang Donghai, spoke calmly, his tone revealing no emotional fluctuation, but a subtle threat was implied in his words.

"Yes, I understand."

Wang Sheng immediately bowed respectfully and said in response, his eyes darting around as he moved closer and whispered:

"However, Third Elder, do you think it's inappropriate for an outer sect disciple to hold such an important position on a spirit-mining island like our Sea Beast Heavenly Island?"

"Perfect is also very curious about who this so-called Yu Changsheng is."

Wang Donghai remained as calm as ever, watering his plants while saying casually:

"What do you mean by 'outer sect' or 'inner sect'? He's now an elder in charge of one of the islands under my Sea Beast Heavenly Island, and he's proven himself capable of holding this position. Isn't that enough?"

"I know you harbor resentment towards him, but it's impossible to simply expel him from Sea Beast Island from my grasp now, especially since I'm not the only one watching him."

Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng smiled awkwardly. Mentioning Yu Changsheng, a hint of ruthlessness and resentment flashed in his eyes, yet he maintained his composure and slightly clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"I'm just curious about this person. Now that he's a prodigy, I'm afraid he won't be content to be just an outer sect elder sooner or later."

"I'm afraid they'll find an opportunity to let it continue developing like this, and one day it will return to Shanghai Beast Heaven Island and stand on equal footing with us."

Wang Donghai turned his head, his gaze sharp and piercing, looking directly at Wang Sheng. His eyes were so deep they seemed to see right through him. He opened his mouth slightly and spoke calmly:

What are you trying to say?

Wang Sheng bowed his head and clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, his tone still deferential:

"What I think is the same as the Third Elder's, except that I have some conflicts with Yu Changsheng. I know that the Third Elder also dislikes Yu Changsheng and is afraid that Yu Changsheng will take the opportunity to rise up and threaten Xu Chengbo, thus adding some obstacles to Xu Chengbo's competition for the Holy Son. The previous selection between me and Yu Changsheng is also irreconcilable. Since that's the case, why doesn't the Third Elder use me as a tool to eliminate future troubles?"

Wang Sheng spoke slowly and deliberately, but his expression was very sincere and earnest.

At this point, he was too lazy to beat around the bush with Wang Donghai, so he simply spoke frankly and directly. After all, he knew in his heart that he and Wang Donghai should be on the same side and there was no direct conflict between them.

However, her own little schemes could not be hidden from Wang Donghai; after all, an old fox is an old fox.

The Xu Chengbo he mentioned is the third Holy Son of the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, a man of great strength. Wang Donghai is also one of Xu Chengbo's open supporters, and they have a close relationship.

The reason is simple: Xu Chengbo's mother and Wang Donghai come from the same family, and there is a certain blood relationship between them.

Therefore, Wang Donghai naturally favored the third holy son, Xu Chengbo. As Wang Sheng said, the reason Wang Donghai sent Yu Changsheng away was to prevent any eventuality, fearing that Yu Changsheng might threaten Xu Chengbo one day.

In retrospect, his initial idea was not wrong; Yu Changsheng's performance did indeed pose a certain threat.

Therefore, upon hearing Wang Sheng's blunt words, Wang Donghai's expression faltered, and he paused for a moment, but he wasn't angry. He simply gave Wang Sheng a deep look and pondered for a while:

"You're quite something. You have a grudge against Yu Changsheng, yet you still want to drag me into this. What, do you really think I should get involved in your affairs?"

Wang Donghai chuckled.

Wang Sheng, however, remained gentle, merely nodding slightly, bowing deeply to Wang Donghai, and saying:

"Third Elder, you jest. I was only referring to myself. This junior is willing to become a weapon, at your beck and call."

Wang Donghai remained silent for a long time, then gently exhaled. After thinking for a moment, he took out a jade tube from his robes, tossed it to Wang Sheng, and shook his head, saying:

"This contains all the information about Yu Changsheng, including how he came to the Sea Beast Heavenly Island and why. Take a look; you might find what you need inside."

"Thank you, Third Elder."

Wang Sheng's face lit up with joy, and he nodded, accepting the jade tube.

"Hmm," Wang Donghai turned away, no longer looking at Wang Sheng, and instead lowered his head to tend to the flowers and plants he had cultivated, his voice drifting slowly and ethereally:

"I'll say it again: seize the opportunity yourself. This happened on the phosphate island, and people are already paying attention. As a result, Yu Changsheng has come into the sights of some people, although it's nothing yet."

"But if such an opportunity comes again, your scheming may become a stepping stone for him to rise to the top. So either do nothing or do things thoroughly. Don't expose your weaknesses, and don't create momentum for others. You should know that your position as the seventh holy son is not secure."

Wang Sheng remained silent, nodded, and replied in a low voice, "This junior understands that this time it was just an accident. There were many concerns that caused this junior to lose to Yu Changsheng once, but this time it won't happen again."

"It's best if you know it yourself."

Wang Donghai didn't say anything more, but he sighed quietly to himself.

In fact, there was some conflict between Wang Sheng and Yu Changsheng. He didn't want to get involved and would have preferred to let Yu Changsheng remain unknown. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned, and the more you want peace, the harder it is to achieve.

I'm currently reading the error-free version! This is the first time I've published this novel.

The conflict between Wang Sheng and Yu Changsheng erupted unexpectedly for him. What he didn't expect was that Wang Sheng would ultimately be defeated by Yu Changsheng, so that Yu Changsheng, while not exactly famous, is now going against his original intentions.

His elaborate plan to nearly exile Yu Changsheng was precisely because he feared Yu Changsheng's fame would attract the attention of certain individuals on the Sea Beast Island, who would then recruit him and make him one of Xu Chengbo's formidable rivals, thus increasing the pressure on him...

It can only be said that Wang Sheng's actions were unexpected. Wang Donghai was naturally unhappy with Wang Sheng's actions, but since things had already come to this, and judging from Yu Changsheng's tone, he felt it was better to go along with Wang Sheng and do things to the extreme, nipping him in the bud before he could fully show his talent.

This will eliminate future troubles.

"Thank you, Third Elder. In that case, I will take my leave now. I hope you will take good care of yourself. I will not disturb you any longer."

Watching Wang Donghai's retreating figure, Wang Sheng quietly breathed a sigh of relief. After clasping his hands in a fist salute and saying this, he glanced lightly at the wooden box on the stone table beside him and then quietly left the place.

Since you're asking for a favor, you need to be mindful of your attitude.

"It's just a pity about my Deep Sea Miracle Tea..."

Wang Sheng sighed inwardly, feeling a pang of regret, but he naturally showed no sign of it on his face.

Wang Donghai didn't stop Wang Sheng from leaving. He nodded silently and stopped paying attention, continuing to casually fuss over the spiritual plants.

"While this may seem unseemly, there's nothing we can do about it. Sometimes, life doesn't always go as planned..."

Wang Donghai's gaze was deep as he pondered these thoughts. He looked down at a lotus in full bloom before him, then suddenly smiled and gripped the lotus tightly in his hand.

Click...

In an instant, the spiritual lotus turned into dust and drifted away with the wind.

Wang Donghai clapped his hands lightly, his expression completely calm.

"In the end, you're just an ornamental flower. Just enjoy it as you are. That's your greatest value. If you're too stunning, you'll be easily broken."

Wang Donghai murmured softly:

"Besides, Wang Sheng is a fairly sensible person. It's convenient to use him to carry out some things. Other than that, he has nothing to do with me. Let's see how Wang Sheng performs."

"Or perhaps, can Yu Changsheng withstand it? If you can, then you must have extraordinary talent..."

Wang Donghai thought for a moment, then slowly shook his head, suppressing the complex emotions in his heart. He looked at the stone table in the pavilion and his gaze fell on the wooden box that Wang Sheng had placed on the stone table. He gently picked it up and slowly opened the box.

Inside the wooden box, there were some tea leaves placed on a bed of silk brocade. Upon opening the box, a fragrant aroma immediately wafted out. The fragrance was rich and lingered for a long time, and just one whiff of it made one feel refreshed, relieved of fatigue, and invigorated.

The spirits are naturally drawn to it and linger around it.

The tea leaves were dark red all over, as thin as cicada wings, and resembled tiny five-pointed stars. They were crystal clear and quite unusual, clearly not an ordinary thing. However, there were only about eighty leaves.

"Deep Sea Wonderful Tea..."

Wang Donghai pondered for a moment, then gently picked up a tea leaf, sniffed it slightly, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

"It's a good item, perfect for sending to Bo'er. Since that's the case, why not give this Wang Sheng a chance?"

Wang Donghai chuckled and deftly pocketed the wooden box with a flick of his sleeve. (End of Chapter)