Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 415 - 289: Ultimate Happiness True Master Xiu Zhonglin, Qiankun Treasure Boat's Seven Fragrant Chariots - 3

"This is also a kind of small trick to avoid the cost, my dear nephew, take a good look, if you can escape this calamity, you can learn to use it in the future."

"Speaking of which, if it weren't for your extremely conspicuous fortune at the moment, finding you amidst the chaotic fates stirred up by Mr. Duobao would have been as hard as ascending to heaven."

"Now, well! Just say a word to my treasure that excels at finding the 'Child of Fortune' [Seven Fragrant Car], and immediately, you were found."

"Mr. Duobao, do you have some regrets now, that back during the search for treasures in ancient ruins, you snatched the [Qiankun Treasure Boat] that I had in my grasp, only to discard this car in your eagerness to placate me."

"What's meant to be will be."

The last two sentences were clearly addressed to Duobao True Monarch.

The information was vast and obvious.

In the past, Duobao Daoist had explored ancient forbidden lands with this Elder of the Xiu Family. His master had relied on his Divine Skills in gathering treasures to forcefully snatch what was already in someone else's hands, and tossed them an ordinary item as compensation.

Now, this ordinary item turned out to help Xiu Zhonglin capture his apprentice, Duobao's.

When calculated carefully, it was indeed a huge loss.

"Master has set me up!"

Immediately, Tao Qian's resentful gaze fell once again on the token that was thrown out.

The Buddha Bird Relics that had already been taken out were silently put away.

Xiu Zhonglin!

A peer of Duobao True Monarch, from the Ultimate Happiness Realm.

Without fighting, he knew this was an existence akin to Kongchan Arhat, Taishang Demon Saint True Monarch Lingwa.

Let alone fighting, there was no escape.

Despite Tao Da True Master's defiance against heaven and earth, continuously antagonizing the Taishang Demon Sect, warlords, the Xiu Family, alchemists, and the likes, it all depended on external items and his own resourcefulness.

If it came down to fighting, Tao Qian of the Cavernous Mystery Realm dared to engage.

But the Ultimate Happiness Realm? Better to rest instead.

He could only hope that his master could drive away this powerful being with a mere word from afar.

Just as this thought flashed through Tao Qian's heart, Xiu Zhonglin suddenly reached out and took the token into his hand.

"Mr. Duobao, you and I have been acquainted for many years, Zhonglin is naturally aware of your talents in persuasion."

"Don't waste your effort, this nephew is even more capable than you were at his age, and I can't let him succeed in causing a fight between the Xiu Family and alchemists."

"If you seek revenge, feel free to come."

Having said that, Xiu Zhonglin did not wait for Duobao's reply, and immediately sealed the token by casting a spell.

When he threw it back into Tao Qian's arms, he also telekinetically fetched the Yuan Gong Statue.

Pretending to be an expert, he casually smiled at Tao Qian and then turned to address the Yuan Gong Statue:

"Who would have thought that Mr. Yuan Daoist would end up in such a state, only a Divine Thought remaining, clinging to this world, probably hoping to find a worthy successor for your swordsmanship."

"This nephew is indeed a rare Talent, but Daoist Brother, don't be deceived by Duobao."

"This nephew is cultivating the 'Scripture of Salvation,' and in the future might inherit Duobao's mantle. Teaching him your swordsmanship is like throwing a meat bun to a dog—gone without return?"

"Besides, this child is about to face calamity right now and might die... Why not do this, Mr. Yuan Daoist, follow me instead, and I, Xiu Zhonglin, will find a suitable disciple for you, and I will ensure you are satisfied."

Xiu Zhonglin did not intend to wait for Yuan Gong's reply after speaking, and directly sealed it.

Then, he was about to tuck it into his own bosom.

Tao Qian watched him, evidently not planning to search on himself for the Holy Embryo Bag or Buddha Bird Relics anymore.

With a turn of his eyes, he immediately guessed that this Elder of the Xiu Family must have overheard the argument between Yuan Gong and his master earlier, prompting this intervention.

Firstly, to prevent Tao Qian from seeking refuge in the Seven Ruins Cave Heaven, and secondly, to stop him from hastily agreeing to Yuan Gong's conditions.

"This old codger eavesdropping and blocking all my escape routes!"

"Nephew, are you secretly cursing me as an 'old codger'?"

Tao Qian looked up to see Xiu Zhonglin's annoying smile, his gaze seemingly able to see through people's hearts.

He didn't blame Tao Qian, but instead nodded in agreement:

"You should curse, although I am alleviating worries for the Xiu Family, my actions are indeed not honorable. So, nephew, go ahead and curse."

"But you should also sympathize with me. After your death, I, Xiu Zhonglin, will still have to face Mr. Duobao's wrath... In this world, no one dares say they can live well after being targeted by Mr. Duobao, nor can I, Xiu Zhonglin."

"It seems I might also die and go seeking you, how difficult."

"Nephew, you go first. Look, your true calamity has arrived...."

Upon finishing, Xiu Zhonglin, who was sitting on the Seven Fragrant Car, directly pointed ahead.

At the border of Anqing Province, atop hundreds of desolate mountains, under the sky, a sky-full of blood and flesh rushed forth.