Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 228 167: Luo Qingxuan: What Genius Can Withstand Such a Test?

But when the man's value is great enough, the situation becomes completely different. The proactiveness and boldness of the women would be beyond your imagination.

Don't be fooled by those proud, celestial beauties who usually act all noble and aloof, like ice queens keeping everyone at arm's length. When they encounter one of those top-tier men, the kind that make up less than one in ten thousand, the speed at which they shed their clothes is nothing short of decisive...

"Just wait. After the Meteor Fall Abyss closes, you two leave first. I'll find a chance to meet up with you later."

Ling Changqing said. Under so many watchful eyes, this sort of thing was indeed difficult to manage.

"Fine! Just don't let those women turn your head, Husband!"

Liu Ying Meng Luan thought for a moment and realized Ling Changqing was in a difficult position, so she finally stopped insisting.

"Sister Meng Luan, how did it go?"

Flow Shadow Ice Cicada asked in a low voice.

Liu Ying Meng Luan gave her an affirmative look and relayed the outcome of the conversation via Divine Thought.

'As expected! I knew it!'

Flow Shadow Ice Cicada barely managed to suppress the joy in her heart. She had searched high and low for him to no avail, never imagining he would be right here in front of her.

"The stakes are enormous. Be careful not to blow our cover, or he and all of us sisters will be in danger."

Liu Ying Meng Luan warned with a grave expression.

"Mhm, I understand."

Flow Shadow Ice Cicada replied. No matter how carefree she usually was, she would never be reckless about something like this.

The two women conferred for another moment and ultimately decided not to inform the Female Cultivators from their family who were with them, to prevent the news from leaking.

Flow Shadow Ice Cicada had originally planned to call over another group of Female Cultivators from their family for support, but Liu Ying Meng Luan rejected the idea.

There was no guarantee that there weren't spies from other families among those Female Cultivators. One careless mistake, and Cultivators from other powers might catch wind of the situation and flock here, making things even more complicated.

From their perspective, inaction was better than action. This was the most ideal choice at the moment.

'...If the situation gets out of control later, help me alter my appearance and aura, then teleport me to another region, okay?'

Ling Changqing silently communicated with Gong Ling.

"Yes, Master!"

Gong Ling replied readily.

Putting down the wine pot in his hand, Ling Changqing turned to face Yu Qingyang and asked:

"Brother Yu, do you have any Second Rank Demon Beast Cores on hand? Third Grade would be even better. I can trade Spirit Gold Materials for them."

After a pause, he added, "I have a strong interest in the Alchemy Dao, so I plan to get some Inner Cores to take back for concocting medicine."

Yu Qingyang looked slightly taken aback, then immediately smiled. "Second Rank Inner Cores? I do have a few on hand. Don't even mention trading, I don't mind just giving them to you, Fellow Daoist."

With that, he took out nine Demon Beast Cores of varying colors and auras from his Storage Pouch and stuffed them all into Ling Changqing's hands.

'Making a request is a good thing. Building a closer relationship starts with these kinds of interactions.'

Ling Changqing accepted the Inner Cores but still insisted on giving him a few Spirit Gold Materials as a return gift.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, so you're a Pill Master?"

Yu Yalan said with a smile, "I have some Inner Cores here as well. You can have them all!"

"Then I thank you, Sister Lan."

Naturally, Ling Changqing accepted all offers.

Beside them, Yu Youqin also took out several Inner Cores. These were all obtained from the various Spirit Beasts and Spiritual Birds they had slain on their journey.

In the end, Ling Changqing had over twenty Demon Beast Cores in his possession, including two Third Grade ones.

'If I sacrifice these to Gong Ling later, I'll be able to exchange them for a good amount of Lifespan.'

His mind at ease, Ling Changqing continued to fish.

As time went on, he pocketed one piece of Rank Two and Three Spirit Gold Materials after another.

A little over an hour later, a large stretch of Escape Lights appeared on the distant horizon.

It was the Cultivator teams from the Yin Family, the Cui Family, and the Hao Family. Each group was about a hundred strong.

Just as Ling Changqing had expected, the teams from these three families also contained a number of beautiful Female Cultivators.

"Brother Yu, something seems a bit off,"

Ling Changqing said. "All these families are gathering here. Are they going to cause trouble later?"

Except for the Dragon Race's Cultivator team, you could say all of the Nine Great Families were now present in the Meteor Fall Abyss.

Yu Qingyang studied the other teams with a solemn expression and said:

"Fellow Daoist Wang, there's no need to worry. They wouldn't dare do anything to the disciples of our Yu Family."

On the surface, at least, the Meteor Fall Abyss was large enough that it wouldn't feel crowded even with ten thousand Cultivators present.

Besides, how much one could ultimately gain depended on a Cultivator's own luck; it couldn't be forced.

Therefore, this place was actually one of the least likely places for conflict to erupt.

It was unlike the opportunity in the Luoying Mountain Range, where there were only three Crystal Pearls in total. If the Cultivators didn't fight to the death, they wouldn't stand a chance.

"...Have those other families been here for long?"

The leading Male Cultivator of the Cui Family surveyed the scene, feeling a bit of a headache coming on.

'This scene clearly exceeds my expectations. I wonder if there's some kind of plot afoot.'

After hesitating repeatedly, he still didn't say anything. He simply led his family's Cultivators to a chosen area, set up an Array, and took out his fishing tools to begin.

The Cultivators from the Yin and Hao Families were no exception. Without sufficient reason, no one wanted to do anything unnecessary.

Over in the Mu Family's group, Mu Yunxiu stood up again and walked toward Ling Changqing.

"What does that Fox Spirit want now?"

Yu Youqin said irritably. Having set her sights on Ling Changqing, she was naturally unhappy to see Female Cultivators from other powers coming over to stir things up.

"Don't be hasty. Let's just see what she has to say."

Yu Yalan said with a smile. The Yu Family's team was large and powerful now; they had no fear of the Mu Family pulling any tricks.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I was just hoping to trade for some more suitable Spirit Gold Materials. Is that alright?"

Mu Yunxiu said with a curtsy and a radiant smile.

Ling Changqing nodded. "A trade is fine. I only need Rank Two and Three Demon Beast Cores. How many do you have?"

Mu Yunxiu was taken aback for a second before nodding in agreement. "No problem. I'll go back and gather some from the others. I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

She turned and returned to the Mu Family's group of Cultivators, spoke with them briefly, and finally brought back several dozen Second Rank Inner Cores.

Ling Changqing accepted them with satisfaction and gave her Spirit Gold Materials of corresponding value.

In the Yu Family's Cultivator team, a pair of radiant twin sisters looked over with puzzlement, seeming to want to get up and do the same, yet hesitating.

At this point, aside from the Yu Family, many Cultivators from the other eight teams had already fixed their attention on Ling Changqing.

"...Fellow Daoist Wang, there is something I need to discuss with you!"

Yu Qingyang's expression grew uncharacteristically serious as he communicated via Divine Thought.

"Feel free to speak your mind, Brother Yu."

Ling Changqing replied, having more or less guessed his intentions.

"Fellow Daoist, what do you think of my two clan sisters?"

"Their beauty is nation-toppling, and their character, appearance, and aptitude are all exceptionally outstanding!"

"In that case, Fellow Daoist... do you intend to become Dao Companions with them?"

Yu Qingyang stopped beating around the bush and made his intentions clear.

Ling Changqing smiled. "I am naturally willing, but I don't have the final say in this matter. They themselves, as well as their elders, must also approve!"

Yu Qingyang breathed a sigh of relief. "None of that is a problem. As long as you are willing to stay with the Yu Family, Fellow Daoist, this matter is settled!"

Ling Changqing: "..."