Beast Taming Immortal Clan

Chapter 103 Human Nature and Human Heart [Please Subscribe]

Although he is the owner of "Qingshuang Cave".

However, Master Liu Shiyun was quite protective of her disciples and did not forbid them from bringing cultivators from outside the sect to her cave as guests.

So after Liu Shiyun brought Zhou Chun to the outside of the cave, she simply greeted a senior sister who was guarding the mountain's protective formation, and then easily led Zhou Chun into the cave.

Perhaps because all the previous owners of the cave were female, the layout of "Qing Shuang Cave" has a special feminine touch.

For example, many trees on the mountain have been replaced with fruit trees that can bloom with bright flowers, as well as various flowers and plants that bloom in different seasons throughout the year, and exquisite and elegant pavilions and towers.

Liu Shiyun's residence is a large courtyard located at the foot of the main peak of the mountain.

That courtyard was much larger than the one Zhou Chun lived in on Pagoda Peak; it was at least three times the size of his courtyard.

There are more than a dozen houses with different functions in the courtyard, all of which are built in a grand and elegant style, showing that a lot of thought has been put into them.

"This courtyard originally belonged to one of Shiyun's senior uncles. However, that senior uncle passed away a few years ago without leaving any descendants, so Master bestowed it upon Shiyun to live in."

Seeing the look of surprise in Zhou Chun's eyes as she looked towards the courtyard, Liu Shiyun immediately offered an explanation and then opened the door to invite Zhou Chun inside.

Once inside the courtyard, Zhou Chun quickly saw Liu Qingshan, who had come to greet him after hearing the commotion.

Whether it was the soil and water of Qinglian Temple that were so nourishing, after not seeing him for a while, Zhou Chun discovered that this Fellow Daoist Liu had not only broken through to the twelfth level of the Qi Refining stage, but also looked several years younger.

Upon seeing Zhou Chun and Liu Shiyun arrive, he immediately laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Zhou, you've finally arrived! I've prepared the food and wine; today, we'll drink until we're both drunk!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun smiled and said, "It's been a long time. Fellow Daoist Liu, not only has your cultivation improved, but you also look younger. Could it be that the environment of Qinglian Temple is truly so nourishing?"

"Haha, perhaps it's because seeing Shiyun join the Qinglian Temple and find a good teacher has lifted all my burdens. I, Liu, am now completely free of worries!"

Liu Qingshan smiled again, his face beaming with joy.

As a father, seeing his children achieve success and have fulfilling careers would probably make him feel just as proud and happy.

Although Zhou Chun had never been a father, he still understood the principles.

He then went along with her words and praised Liu Shiyun again, making both father and daughter beam with joy.

Then the three of them went to the living room for a meal.

On the dining table was a full spread of dishes, all made with monster meat, spiritual herbs and medicinal plants. The workmanship and ingredients were impeccable.

Zhou Chun was somewhat stunned by this scene, not expecting that the food and wine that the Liu father and daughter had mentioned would be so lavish.

Just as he was in a daze, Liu Qingshan looked at him with gratitude and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhou is a great benefactor to my father and me. I once said that after I got away, I would definitely host a banquet for Fellow Daoist Zhou at Tianxian Tower."

"It's not a good time to go to the Celestial Immortal Pavilion now, but fortunately, there are also spiritual chefs specializing in spiritual cuisine inside the Qinglian Temple. This meal should be just as good as the Celestial Immortal Pavilion's signature dishes!"

At this point, he stepped forward, picked up a jade wine pot from the table, poured a cup of golden spirit wine, and handed it to Zhou Chun, saying, "And this pot of [Golden Dew Jade Wine] was a gift from Shi Yun's senior sister when she became a disciple. It's said that a pot of it is worth over a hundred spirit coins. Today, I'll bring it out for Fellow Daoist Zhou to try!"

"You two fellow Daoists are giving me far too much credit!"

Zhou Chun opened his mouth, then let out a sigh, feeling both amused and exasperated.

He never expected that this father and daughter would actually prepare such a large meal just for him.

I can only say that I appreciate their sentiments, but there was absolutely no need for them to do so.

The father and daughter, who were probably independent cultivators, had never eaten spiritual food before joining the Qinglian Temple, so they had high expectations for it.

It's more likely that they've been hearing other independent cultivators boast about how delicious spiritual food is and how beneficial it is to their cultivation, which has created a habitual way of thinking.

That's why they felt that serving Zhou Chun a sumptuous spiritual meal was the only way to show their respect and gratitude for him.

However, Zhou Chun had already eaten spiritual food more than once, and he knew very well that this thing was like the golden meal in his previous life, something that was purely for enhancing one's status.

In reality, spiritual food doesn't taste any better than ordinary food, and its effect on improving cultivation is nowhere near that of elixirs, unless you eat it every day.

If Zhou Chun really had to choose, he felt that he would be happier if Liu Qingshan and his daughter directly gave him a bottle of pills to improve his cultivation or a hundred-year-old spiritual herb.

"It's just a small token of our appreciation. Compared to the kindness Fellow Daoist Zhou has shown our father and me, this is nothing!"

Liu Qingshan, of course, had no idea what Zhou Chun was thinking. He assumed that Zhou Chun was embarrassed by their spending so much, so he immediately smiled and waved his hand, acting as if he didn't care.

This made Zhou Chun realize that the best thing she could do at that moment was to accept the other party's "kindness".

So he could only sit down with a wry smile and join the Liu father and daughter for a meal.

To be honest, it's possible that the chefs at Qinglian Temple are truly skilled, or perhaps they use better seasonings. The spiritual dishes on the table did indeed taste much better than the ones Zhou Chun had eaten before.

Moreover, these spiritual foods might not be very effective for increasing cultivation, but they seem to be very effective in replenishing qi and blood. After eating them, Zhou Chun felt hot all over, showing some signs of not being able to absorb the tonics.

Liu Qingshan clearly realized this quickly as well, and immediately shook his head repeatedly, saying, "No, no, I can't eat anymore, or I'll vomit blood!"

Then he pulled Zhou Chun to drink with him.

That pot of [Golden Liquid Jade Dew Wine] truly lived up to its reputation as a spiritual wine gifted by a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Not only did it taste excellent, but it was also far more effective than spiritual food in improving cultivation. Zhou Chun felt that one sip was equivalent to one or two days of meditation and cultivation.

He and Liu Qingshan drank one cup after another, finishing a pot of spirit wine in less than an hour. They were both full and leaning back in their chairs, looking completely satisfied.

Seeing that the two didn't want to move, Liu Shiyun couldn't help but shake her head. She could only clear away the leftovers on the table and then brew a pot of spiritual tea to help them sober up.

After finishing another pot of spiritual tea, Zhou Chun seemed to remember something and suddenly looked at Liu Shiyun and asked, "May I ask Miss Liu a question? Did the senior members of Qinglian Temple who chased after that black dragon in Yunzhou successfully kill it?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Shiyun shook her head and replied, "No, it is said that the senior uncles only cut off one of the black dragon's tails and two of its claws, and then let it escape into the Dragon Abyss Swamp."

At this point, she couldn't help but sigh, "Because neither of the two dragons was successfully killed, and several of my senior uncles were injured as a result, this matter caused quite a stir within the sect. As a result, those senior uncles who participated in the dragon-slaying were all reprimanded and punished by the abbot!"

After saying that, she looked at Zhou Chun with a slightly apologetic expression and said, "Shiyun originally wanted to ask for some dragon flesh and blood for Fellow Daoist Zhou, but because those senior uncles were reprimanded and punished by the abbot, my master doesn't allow Shiyun to go to them now."

Upon hearing her words, Zhou Chun quickly bowed and thanked her, saying, "I appreciate Miss Liu's kindness, but you no longer need to worry about this matter. With your reminder, I have already obtained some dragon blood spiritual items from Yunzhou, which is more than enough."

After saying that, he also revealed his true purpose for coming.

"Actually, the reason I came to visit Fellow Daoist Liu and Miss Liu this time is twofold: firstly, to thank Miss Liu for her previous kindness in sending the message, and secondly, to present a gift to Fellow Daoist Liu."

As Zhou Chun spoke, he reached into his storage bag and took out the data ledgers of the new members of the Dragon Transformation Sect, explaining their origins.

Of course, in his account, the old man in black was not killed by him, but by the clan leader Zhou Daoyi.

After all, the fact that one could break through the Foundation Establishment stage by refining Qi was too astonishing, and neither Zhou Daoyi nor Zhou Chun wanted outsiders to know about it.

Upon hearing Zhou Chun's words, Liu Shiyun immediately declined, saying, "How can this be! Fellow Daoist Zhou has not yet repaid the great kindness that saved my father and me, so how can we accept the credit that should belong to your esteemed family patriarch!"

Liu Qingshan chimed in, "Yes, yes, Shiyun is already an inner disciple of Qinglian Temple. This achievement is just icing on the cake for her. Fellow Daoist Zhou really doesn't need to do this."

Seeing this, Zhou Chun had no choice but to clarify the matter: "The matter is not as simple as you two fellow Daoists think. This matter involves powerful forces such as the Hualong Sect and the Qinglian Temple. It is not something that a small family like our Zhou family can get involved in. Therefore, this item absolutely cannot be handed over to the Qinglian Temple by our Zhou family."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingshan immediately said with concern, "If Shiyun hands this over, won't the Dragon Transformation Sect target her?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun said with certainty, "It's definitely not true. Miss Liu is only at the eighth level of Qi Refining and has never left the Azure Lotus Mountain Range. Even if the Dragon Transformation Sect knows that she handed over the items, they won't think that she killed the Black Dragon Envoy."

After saying that, he continued, "Moreover, as Miss Liu is an inner disciple of the Qinglian Temple, the Qinglian Temple will definitely keep her identity a secret!"

"Then let Master handle this matter. I will deliver this item to Master, explain its origin, and see what Master says."

After a moment's thought, Liu Shiyun also shared her opinion.

Hearing this, Zhou Chun looked at her with slight surprise, then nodded and said, "That's fine too."

So Liu Shiyun immediately packed her things and left her residence to go up the mountain to visit her master.

After Liu Shiyun left, Zhou Chun suddenly looked at Liu Qingshan meaningfully and said, "Miss Liu is very perceptive. Fellow Daoist Liu can now enjoy a peaceful and carefree life!"

He realized from Liu Shiyun's words that she might know the real reason for his visit.

That's why he went along with it and directly reported the matter to his master, helping him make the connection.

Liu Qingshan was a seasoned veteran, and when he heard Zhou Chun's explanation, he finally understood.

After a series of changes in his expression, he smiled wryly at Zhou Chun and said, "I was foolish before. I was only worried about Shi Yun's safety and failed to see what Fellow Daoist Zhou meant."

"It is only natural for Fellow Daoist Liu to be concerned about his beloved daughter."

Zhou Chun shook her head slightly, indicating that she didn't care.

But Liu Qingshan seemed to have made up his mind at this moment, and quickly looked at him with a firm expression, saying, "No matter what, since Shiyun has the ability to help Fellow Daoist Zhou, then I, Liu, will definitely have her do her best to help you!"

It's always best to repay a life-saving debt as soon as possible.

Otherwise, no matter if the father and daughter's cultivation and status increase in the future, or if Zhou Chun's cultivation and status increase, the price for repaying the debt of gratitude will not be as small as it is now.

This is not to say that Liu Qingshan was a bad person who was always thinking about repaying the favor and severing ties as soon as possible.

Nobody likes to be indebted to others and not repay them, and they are even more afraid that someone will use that favor to make them do things they don't want to do in the future.

Therefore, although Zhou Chun saw through Liu Qingshan's thoughts and plans, he didn't mind at all. On the contrary, he appreciated the other party's gratitude.

There are far too many ungrateful people in this world!

The fact that Liu Qingshan and his daughter didn't forget to repay their kindness after they became successful shows that they have a high level of moral conscience.

Moreover, Zhou Chun knew that getting help through favors was far less effective than getting help through benefits.

Running around to repay a debt of gratitude is exhausting for anyone, and whether one can keep going depends entirely on one's moral conscience.

However, when people are busy and tired for their own benefit, they feel happy and satisfied, and they will grit their teeth and persevere no matter how hard or tiring it is.

Human nature cannot withstand the test!

Zhou Chun did not want to test human nature with gratitude or morality.

Alternating interests are still a more practical and reliable approach!

After waiting for about an hour with Liu Qingshan, Zhou Chun finally saw Liu Shiyun return.

"Master said that she accepted the gifts, and after a while, she will take Shiyun to the Zhou family to visit the Zhou family's Supreme Elder to thank the Zhou family for the gifts."

In the living room, Liu Shiyun cheerfully recounted the results of her trip.

Clearly, she knew the significance of her master's actions.

Upon hearing her words, Zhou Chun was overjoyed and immediately said, "Then please convey to your master that the Zhou family will certainly prepare a warm welcome for your distinguished guest!"

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Zhou, Shi Yun will definitely convey your message later."

Liu Shiyun nodded and readily agreed.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Chun couldn't help but give the Liu father and daughter a deep look before saying in a deep voice, "In short, thank you very much for this matter, Miss Liu. In the future, you two don't need to always treat me as some kind of benefactor. Let's just be friends."

At this point, without waiting for the Liu father and daughter's expressions to change, he immediately cupped his hands and said, "I have completed my mission for this trip. There are still many things to do in the family, so I will not disturb you two any longer."

"I, I'll give it to Fellow Daoist Zhou."

Liu Shiyun opened her mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything to persuade her to stay.

Even though she's clever and shrewd, she's still quite shy.

At this moment, Zhou Chun had half-revealed the secret between the father and daughter, and she felt quite ashamed, so she didn't have the face to ask them to stay any longer.

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