Beast Taming Immortal Clan

Chapter 269 If I Can't Have It, I'll Destroy It [Please Subscribe]

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The threat posed by a Golden Core cultivator is something that no cultivator below the Golden Core stage would dare to ignore.

Moreover, the words of the Su family patriarch did not sound like a joke at all.

He is absolutely capable of doing that!

However, doing that might not be a good thing for Su Yuzhen and Zhou Chun.

That's all Zhou Chun can bargain for.

At this moment, Zhou Chun looked at the cold-faced patriarch of the Su family, gritted his teeth, and said, "Senior Su, you are right. Whether I agree or not, you can indeed have me help Miss Su with her cultivation!"

"But if I am unwilling, then Miss Su can only have my body, not my heart!"

"I believe that such an outcome will definitely do more harm than good to Miss Su's future cultivation!"

When Zhou Chun said these words, he really felt bad.

Deep down, he still has some male chauvinism.

If the circumstances hadn't been beyond his control, he really wouldn't have been able to say such a thing.

However, he was right.

Upon hearing his words, the Su family patriarch's expression changed slightly, indirectly confirming his guess.

However, the Su family patriarch was, after all, a Golden Core cultivator, and he quickly calmed down. He nodded slightly to Zhou Chun and said, "No wonder you are so young yet able to become the patriarch of a major cultivation clan. Your reaction speed is indeed unmatched, and your courage is truly remarkable!"

"That's right, you're absolutely right. If we force you to cultivate with Yuzhen, it will definitely do more harm than good in the long run!"

At this point, his expression changed instantly, and he stared at Zhou Chun with eyes as sharp as knives, saying, "But if you insist on refusing this marriage, then the Zhou family will become the enemy of the Su family, and I, your ancestor, will personally kill you as punishment for daring to disobey my will!"

He was a dignified Golden Core cultivator, and he would never allow a Foundation Establishment cultivator to defy his will or desecrate his dignity.

In the world of cultivation, strength ultimately reigns supreme.

When a Golden Core cultivator becomes shameless, even other Golden Core cultivators at the same level will feel a headache, let alone forces without a Golden Core cultivator in their ranks.

To be honest, Zhou Chun hadn't expected that the Su family patriarch would be so shameless for the sake of Su Yuzhen.

He was indeed stunned by the fierce and sharp words of the Su family patriarch, and remained silent for a long time.

If I can't have it, I'll destroy it!

This patriarch of the Su family was undoubtedly a ruthless person.

At this moment, Zhou Chun was sweating profusely.

He knew all too well that his next answer would likely determine whether he lived or died.

One thought can lead to heaven, another to hell; life and death can be decided in a single sentence!

His head was lowered, his mind racing as he pondered how to answer the Su family patriarch.

What kind of answer would allow him to maintain his self-respect without provoking the Su family patriarch to kill him?

After pondering for a long time, he suddenly raised his head and looked at the Su family patriarch, saying, "Senior Su, you are wise. I have always believed that becoming a Daoist partner is a major life event and cannot be forced!"

Before the Su family patriarch could get angry, he continued, "Of course, if Miss Su truly needs my help in her cultivation, I am happy to lend a hand!"

"What do you mean? Explain yourself clearly!"

The Su family patriarch frowned, glancing at him with displeasure, clearly annoyed by his roundabout approach.

Seeing this, Zhou Chun could only bite the bullet and say, "What I mean is, I am willing to dedicate myself to helping Miss Su cultivate, but whether or not to become her Daoist partner is not something to be rushed into a decision. It's better to wait until I have spent some time with Miss Su and have a genuine emotional foundation before making a decision!"

"Ancestor, I understand now. You want it both ways, inside and out. You're certainly greedy!"

The Su family patriarch nodded thoughtfully, then sneered as he revealed Zhou Chun's inner thoughts.

How could he not understand the meaning behind Zhou Chun's words?

It's not uncommon in the cultivation world for people to only engage in physical cultivation without becoming cultivation partners.

In order to break through to a higher realm, some high-level cultivators will also study dual cultivation techniques based on their own physique and cultivation method.

Then they would seek out cultivators of the same level who met their requirements, and engage in dual cultivation with them to attempt a breakthrough.

Because they either already have a Daoist partner or have no intention of finding one, even if they have a relationship involving dual cultivation, they will not become Daoist partners with each other. At most, their relationship will be closer than that of ordinary cultivators.

But that's a technique only high-level cultivators can master; it's a last resort for a group of cultivators who have lived for hundreds of years, seeking to extend their lifespan.

What qualifications does Zhou Chun, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, have to use this kind of method?

Based on the Su family patriarch's hundreds of years of life experience, he had already seen through Zhou Chun's true thoughts.

Since he was forced to engage in dual cultivation with Su Yuzhen due to the pressure he exerted, the only way to appease his pride was to not become her Daoist partner, thus saving face.

To be honest, this was undoubtedly a laughable thing in the eyes of the Su family patriarch.

With the existence of the Su family patriarch, a Golden Core cultivator, could Zhou Chun really be so capable of taking advantage of him and then refusing to acknowledge the debt?

Besides Su Yuzhen, which other female cultivator would dare to compete for the title of Daoist partner?

Thinking of this, the Su family patriarch waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. As long as you agree to help Yuzhen with her cultivation, that's fine. As for the title of Daoist partner, I don't care. Just don't flirt with other female cultivators during this time!"

"Thank you for your understanding, senior!"

Zhou Chun raised his hand to wipe his forehead, looking as if he had just escaped a disaster, and quickly bowed to express his gratitude.

He knew that he had passed the most dangerous hurdle of the day.

As for what to do next, let's talk about that later.

In short, he didn't want to be alone with the Su family patriarch anymore!

At this moment, the Su family patriarch's expression softened slightly, and he nodded gently to him, saying, "Since you have agreed to this matter, Yuzhen will come to the Zhou family to find you in a few days. At that time, you must let her stay at your residence and spend more time with her."

"If she feels the time is right and wants to engage in dual cultivation with you, you must not refuse for any reason!"

"Ancestor, can you do what I've said?"

In the end, his words carried a hint of threat.

Zhou Chun could only nod repeatedly with a bitter expression, replying, "This junior understands, and will certainly follow your instructions, senior."

"Very well, then it's settled. You can go back now."

The Su family patriarch nodded in satisfaction and immediately waved for them to leave.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Chun felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He quickly bowed and left the stone chamber, then swiftly exited the cave.

Just after Zhou Chun left, the Su family patriarch raised his hand and released a burst of magical power that landed in a corner of the wall. There, a flash of light appeared, revealing Su Yuzhen's figure.

It turned out that Su Yuzhen had been inside the stone chamber all along, but the Su family patriarch had used magic to conceal her figure and aura, making it impossible for Zhou Chun to detect her.

At this moment, after Su Yuzhen revealed herself, the Su family patriarch immediately changed his expression, looking at her with a face full of doting affection and saying, "Yuzhen, is there anything you want to say?"

Faced with his question, Su Yuzhen frowned and said, "I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Ancestor, but I feel that using such power to force him to agree is going too far. It might make him even more resistant to me in the future!"

"Hehehe, you can rest assured about that."

"I have seen countless people in my life. I dare not say that I am 100% accurate in judging people, but I can at least see 70% or 80% of them."

"That kid may seem tough, but he's just too proud and obsessed with saving face."

"Today, I used the threat of death to tear down his shell, but I also saved him some face. With his intelligence, he will definitely know when to cooperate with your cultivation."

"And don't underestimate the influence of the 'Plain Maiden Mystic Art'. After you and he cultivate together, your auras will intertwine and merge, and his resentment towards you will naturally and gradually dissipate."

"With your beauty, temperament, and personality, Yuzhen, there's absolutely no need to worry about him not falling for you over time!"

The Su family patriarch smiled smugly, revealing his plans with an air of complete confidence.

Hearing his confident words, Su Yuzhen didn't say anything more.

Knowing the drawbacks of the "Plain Maiden Mystic Art" long ago, she had no objection to becoming a cultivation partner with a stranger.

The main reason is that the Su family has a strong background, which can ensure that she will not be bullied.

Since she had received care from her family elders, she naturally couldn't argue with them anymore.

On the other side, after Zhou Chun left the cave of the Su family patriarch, he and Zhou Daoyi quickly left the Su family mountain gate.

On the way, Zhou Chun didn't hide anything and directly told Zhou Daoyi about his conversation with the Su family patriarch.

After hearing his account, Zhou Daoyi was just as shocked by his situation at the time.

After regaining his senses, he nodded repeatedly and said to him, "This result is already very good. Zhengchun, don't resent anything. This is the rule of the cultivation world. Since you can't change it, just try to adapt!"

These words may seem lighthearted, but they actually encapsulate the philosophy of conduct and interpersonal relationships of cultivators in the cultivation world.

In this cruel world of cultivation, almost any cultivator who is weak will be oppressed and coerced by cultivators of higher realms.

Faced with such oppression and coercion, the weak are actually powerless to resist; all they can do is try to minimize their losses.

Just like when Yu Jinghua betrayed the Zhou family and forcibly dismantled it, Zhou Mingde and others had no power to resist. All they could do was try their best to leave one more person and one more resource for the Zhou family.

Just like when Qinglian Temple tried to dismantle the Three Absolutes Sect, the Three Absolutes Sect had no power to resist.

Now, the Su family patriarch is forcing Zhou Chun to engage in dual cultivation with Su Yuzhen, and Zhou Chun is powerless to resist.

This kind of powerless situation can happen to any individual or force at any time, and once encountered, the only option is to compromise.

It could even be said that only those who know how to compromise can go further and reach greater heights.

Those Golden Core cultivators and Nascent Soul cultivators were undoubtedly incredibly prestigious and renowned after they formed their cores and nascent souls.

However, when they were weak, most of them had encountered situations beyond their control and had to compromise with reality.

The difference between the strong and the weak is that the strong grow and evolve through repeated compromises until they no longer need to compromise with others.

The weak will sink and lose their way through repeated compromises, losing all confidence and ultimately becoming useless people who can be bullied by anyone.

Zhou Chun actually knew these principles as well.

As Zhou Daoyi said, achieving this result is already quite good.

For a Foundation Establishment cultivator to retain some dignity under the coercion of a Golden Core cultivator is already quite remarkable.

So when faced with Zhou Daoyi's comforting words, he took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "I understand. If that Miss Su comes to the family in the future, I will receive her calmly and respectfully. I will not deliberately embarrass her because of what happened today."

"That's right. Whether you'll fall for that Miss Su depends on fate, but you absolutely mustn't hold a grudge against her because of what happened to the Su family patriarch. You must understand that!"

Zhou Daoyi nodded and then gave Zhou Chun some pointers.

Why did the Su family patriarch threaten and coerce Zhou Chun?

It's all for Su Yuzhen!

If you can't even see this clearly, and you vent your resentment towards the Su family patriarch on Su Yuzhen, then you're just courting death!

After flying for about two days, the two returned to the Zhou family and informed Zhou Mingde about the results of the Xuanjing Stone Mine treatment and their trip to the Su family.

The outcome regarding the handling of the Xuanjing Stone mine was relatively straightforward, but the marriage alliance with the Su family was something that made Zhou Mingde quite upset.

"Foolish! Foolish indeed!"

"Such a good opportunity, and you two idiots squandered it yourselves! How foolish!"

"What kind of family is the Su family? If we could form a marriage alliance with the Su family, especially with the most favored descendant of the Su family's patriarch, do you not know how much benefit that would bring to ourselves and our family?"

"You two, one a former clan leader and the other a current clan leader, have absolutely no sense of the bigger picture!"

Inside the cave at the top of the mountain, Zhou Mingde looked at his two juniors with a disappointed expression and immediately launched into a tirade of criticism.

"I won't say anything more about Dao Yi, we can talk about your matter later. But Zheng Chun, your matter must be settled today."

"In the past, you always encouraged this person to take more concubines and have more children, and encouraged that person to get married and have children to expand the family. How come when it comes to you, you keep pushing things away?"

"Is this all the responsibility you, as the clan leader, has to offer? All you can do is shout slogans and get others to do the work?"

"Are you only satisfied when people laugh at us, the Zhou family patriarchs, for being childless and without descendants?"

This stern reprimand left Zhou Daoyi and Zhou Chun somewhat bewildered, completely unprepared for Zhou Mingde's strong reaction.

Little did they know that Zhou Mingde had actually been waiting for such an opportunity for a long time.

The fact that Zhou Daoyi, Zhou Chun, and other outstanding younger members of the Zhou family were unwilling to marry and have children had always been a major headache for Zhou Mingde.

However, this is indeed a private matter, and Zhou Mingde shouldn't interfere too much.

Now, with Zhou Chun's matter as an excuse, he naturally wanted to use a loud and forceful rebuke to wake the two of them up.

Faced with Zhou Mingde's reprimand, Zhou Chun was momentarily stunned before hurriedly explaining, "Elder, you misunderstand. I absolutely did not mean what you said. However, the matter of a Daoist partner is of great importance, and how can a decision be made so hastily!"

Unexpectedly, Zhou Mingde sneered upon hearing this, "What do you mean by 'hastily deciding'? Do you intend to find a celestial maiden as your future partner? Or someone you'd love to the point of obsession, someone for whom you'd risk your life and abandon your family?"

"Elder, you're being a bit extreme."

Zhou Chun frowned, also very dissatisfied with Zhou Mingde's extreme words.

"It's not that I'm being extreme, it's that your own mindset is fundamentally flawed!"

Zhou Mingde stared at Zhou Chun with a serious expression, and shouted in a thunderous voice, "What do you think a Daoist partner is? Is it someone you love and who loves you back?"

"Completely wrong!"

"Even ordinary mortals only get tired of love for a few years. Once it goes on for a long time, they'll get bored with each other, and even if they don't get tired of each other, it's hard to regain the initial intensity!"

"Even for mortals whose lifespan is only a short hundred years, their so-called love and affection cannot last until the end of their lives, let alone for us cultivators with long lifespans."

"Daoist companion, Daoist companion, Dao comes first, which is enough to explain its meaning. A Daoist companion is someone who can help one cultivate immortality and seek the Dao, someone who can assist one on the way!"

"The Miss Su you mentioned is an excellent choice for your Daoist partner in every respect."

"If you adjust your mindset, cast aside all those romantic feelings, and regard that Miss Su as a rare treasure of heaven and earth, a treasure that can help you open your Purple Mansion, or even condense your Golden Core, would you still refuse to become her Daoist partner?"

Today is the third day, and I have a fever, cough, headache, and fatigue again. The worst part is that there's no one to take care of me, so I have to cook, do laundry, boil water, and write to maintain my full attendance record. Waaah!

(End of this chapter)