Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 482 - 335 Yellow Robed Seductive Spirit, Peeking at the True Form

Tao Qian didn't need Yuan Gong's reminder; he could already guess what Ying Qingdi was up to at this moment.

This fiend created the Ancestor Dragon Society with the idea of gradually contaminating and taming its many talented members, step by step.

Before this, a large number of low-level members had already lost themselves, and not a few higher-level cultivators like Pei Hong and Linghu Ying had been tainted.

The powerful talents weren't so easily sullied by the "Yellow Heaven Evil Slave Summoning Divine Spell," so most were personally dealt with by Ying Qingdi.

Some couldn't even be handled by him personally.

Thus, he thought of using an even more circuitous and maliciously damaging method.

This matchmaker, Lin Runiu of Toad Sect, had just demonstrated extremely powerful combat ability and potential, and with the presence of the Valley God Gui, Ying Qingdi was exceedingly covetous, unable to resist making a move.

The beauty before him indeed perfectly matched Tao Qian's tastes.

Had it not been for his possession of a Spirit Treasure Sublime Body and his will as steadfast as unmatched, he would have already been unable to restrain himself, moving forward to warmly greet the woman and revealing his feelings.

Even so, he was still struck dumb on the spot.

Seeing this scene, Ying Qingdi's lips curled into a smile, and he immediately introduced:

"Brother Lin, this is Miss Wei Ziyan."

"You are bound for the Demon Trap Pit with a heavy responsibility; going alone might be too exhausting and you may not be able to handle everything."

"Daoist Wei is a disciple of the neighboring province's major sect, White Cloud Temple, adept in alchemy and health, virtuous and pure, and can assist you."

Hearing this, Tao Qian knew that he couldn't refuse.

The woman was both a honey trap and a spy.

After all, the dozen or so cultivators assigned to Tao Qian were only at the Foundation Establishment level. With the power that Tao Qian had shown, no matter what he intended to do, these subordinates would not be able to stop him, nor even become aware of it.

With this "Wei Ziyan," however, it was different—through the sensing of Qi, she was also of the Cavernous Mystery Realm.

"Creating such a great beauty in such a short time is no small feat."

"And to come up with a Cavernous Mystery Cultivation, Ying Qingdi sure has made a big investment to control me."

"If I refuse, he probably won't take action directly, but I'm afraid he will find ways to strip me of my position as Grain and Grass Officer."

Many thoughts flashed through his mind, and Tao Qian made a decision on the spot.

Without delay, he clasped his hands and warmly said, "Lin Runiu has seen Mr. Wei Daoist."

Despite wanting to shake hands, which would give him a chance to touch the woman and trigger the Record to get a glimpse of her origins and background.

Unfortunately, following the persona of this Toad Sect matchmaker, he couldn't do that.

Previously on Green Jade Square, he had touched the Ancestor God Tablet out of curiosity, but now he couldn't use the same excuse to touch the hand of another's girl.

That touch, as expected, yielded nothing.

Having had the experience of touching Yellow Robed Eunuchs, Tao Qian was not at all surprised; he was even more certain that a powerful Outer Realm Evil God must be behind Ying Qingdi, daring to use the tablet as a counterfeit Ancestor God Forbidden Technique Fragment, surely he had absolute confidence it wouldn't be discovered.

"This woman, I fear, is from the same source as that Divine Tablet, the 'Yellow Heaven Secret Scroll.'"

"This external appearance, compiled from the desires and tastes in my heart, is probably filthy and foul on the inside; if I really did as Ying Qingdi wished and had skin contact with this woman, I'd likely be afflicted immediately, and there would be no saving me."

Tao Qian muttered this to himself.

The woman also stepped forward to return the courtesy, saying:

"Ziyan has met Brother Lin. I arrived late and did not witness Brother Lin's divine prowess, which I regret. Fortunately, that does not hamper anything; as your assistant for the coming days, Ziyan will help Brother Lin refine the Five Grains Essence, looking forward to being guided by you."

Wei Ziyan's nature seemed to be gentle.

She came forward and greeted him softly, her voice sweet and strong enough to penetrate one's soul.

Hearing her words and meeting her charming eyes, anyone would have been confused.

Tao Qian, an actor by nature since his arrival in this world, knew exactly how to play the role of an "admirer."

After hearing her words, he showed a face that tried to suppress joy while pretending to be earnest.

Seeing this harmonious scene, Ying Qingdi laughed out loud, proclaiming:

"Good! Seeing you both, I see kindred spirits in you, excellent, excellent. You may become revolutionary partners, aiding in the success of our New Moon rebellion."

"Hurry to the Demon Trap Pit; before dawn, the first batch of the rebel army's provisions rests entirely on Brother Lin's shoulders."

Finished speaking, Ying Qingdi clasped his hands and turned to leave.

Leaving behind only a solitary man and woman at the door, facing each other.

Tao Qian watched Wei Ziyan, and she looked back at him.

To others, it would seem that the two were exchanging affectionate glances.

But at that moment, Tao Qian's mind was on finding an opportunity for another touch.

While thinking about touching her, he said aloud:

"The colleagues who obeyed orders within the society have already gone ahead to the Demon Trap Pit."

"Our task is important; let us delay no longer and set out."

As if waiting for those words, Wei Ziyan immediately smiled sheepishly and replied, "How is Brother Lin's Escape Skill? Ziyan is ashamed that, immersed in the Alchemy Dao for many years, I have not been able to cultivate any decent Escape Skill. The road to the Demon Trap Pit is long; may I trouble Brother Lin to take me with you?"

These words reached his ears, and Tao Qian's eyebrows quirked.

What's called a pillow for one's snooze?

This was it.

Without any hesitation or worry that others would call him eager, he reached out and pulled Wei Ziyan's graceful, soft figure into his embrace.

His heart secretly thrilled with some anticipation, but on the surface, he maintained the air of a gentleman of integrity, seriously saying:

"My Escape Skill isn't refined to perfection, but it's decent enough for one to witness."

"Mr. Wei Daoist, stand firm now."

As the voice faded, Tao Qian spat out the Nine Toad Bead.

Immediately he embraced Wei Ziyuan and leapt into it, activating his mana, and the bead instantly transformed into a Three-legged Golden Toad, which thrust forcefully and turned into a golden streak of light, drawing a crescent arc in the Void and landing thousands of miles away.

He was honest to a fault. Speaking as a member of Toad Sect, this blunt method of escape was far from refined; it was downright unsightly.

Of course, neither Wei Ziyuan nor Tao Qian,

this man and woman, each with their own schemes, their love and affection a mere facade, cared about the refinement of the escape technique.

Wei Ziyuan snuggled into the man's embrace, thinking to herself, "What a pretense of decency, I must capture this scoundrel on this trip, and the master should reward me."

While Tao Qian was focused on the Records surging in his mind.

He had not held much hope originally, yet to his surprise, he did indeed make a discovery.

At first, it was all chaos with no information.

But as the two left the territory of Hidden Dragon Mountain, series of Records surged forth:

[Record Name: Yellow Robed Seductive Spirit.]

[Record Type: Alien Species.]

[Record: There is a Secret Technique in the Outer Realm Evil Scripture 'Yellow Heaven Secret Scroll' that can summon the Outer Realm Evil Spirit 'Yellow Robed Seductive Spirit'. This spirit is similar to a Yellow Robed Eunuch, only higher level, all serving evil spirit entities in Yellow Robes. This spirit is an extremely Yin Life form, born with mysterious Extraordinary Power, able to absorb living beings' desires and change into myriad forms without flaw. If one is willing to engage in acts of joy with it, it can spawn a large progeny, each inheriting one supernatural ability of the blood donor, though most offspring are also evil spiritual entities.]

[Note One: The spirit was summoned by Ying Qingdi, who forcefully fed it Essence Blood and elevated it to the level of Cavernous Mystery Cultivation. Once someone engages with it, Ying Qingdi will immediately become aware, and within the spirit's body hides the "Yellow Heaven Evil Seal," which, at the moment of contact, will brand itself onto the Divine Soul, leaving one's life or death beyond their control.]

[Note Two: This spirit possesses spiritual intelligence, but is absolutely loyal to those who cultivate the 'Yellow Heaven Secret Scroll'.]

[Note Three: Engaging with it but not reaching climax exempts one from all consequences... If one climaxes, only some of the consequences can be waived.]

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Inside the Toad Pearl, Tao Qian was still holding Miss Wei, seemingly forgetting to let go.

Yet inwardly, he couldn't help but swear.

"What a scheme Ying Qingdi has concocted, using beauty as a trap, and even hiding a thunderbolt within it, utterly despicable and insidious."

"Fortunately, I'm not Xiao Hua Daoist, otherwise I would have surely fallen into the trap."

While Tao Qian insulted, he also didn't forget to metaphorically stab his good friend in the back.

While cursing Ying Qingdi in his heart, he rapidly strategized.

"This Yellow Heaven Seductive Spirit is essentially a deluxe version of a Joyful Demon. According to the Record, it indeed sounds tremendously useful."

"However, summoning one should be much harder than summoning those Yellow Robed Slaves. Otherwise, Ying Qingdi would have already wholesale distributed these Seductive Spirits, and in a few days, the Ancestor Dragon Society would be under Ying Qingdi's name."

"Then there's the 'Yellow Heaven Evil Mirror.' I could not previously see the Records atop Hidden Dragon Mountain; surely this treasure's protection interfered."

"If I try to touch upon Ying Qingdi now that I am outside the mountain, might there be something new to gain?"

"As for this spirit, I can let her stay by my side for now, which could stabilize the situation with that individual."

As these thoughts settled, another curious idea came to Tao Qian.

Previously, the Yellow Heaven Evil Mirror's interference prevented him; he had stealthily activated the High Spirit Vision several times without seeing anything.

Now, away from the mountain, could he finally discern this Lustful Charm's true form?

Without much hesitation, just before the Demon Trap Pit was about to be reached, Tao Qian turned his head to look quietly at Wei Ziyuan.

In an instant, his eyes developed double pupils, and the High Spirit Vision bestowed by Senior Sister Lingji opened abruptly.

In the next moment!

What exactly did Tao Qian see?

His body tensed imperceptibly, his pupils constricting, and his whole being seemed to return to the moment he first met Nongyu Immortal Pan Hongniang in the Iron Buddha Temple using the body of Situ Fei.

A mix of thrill, disgust, and aversion... a complex tide of emotions swelled up at once.

The sight in Tao Qian's eyes, was that a human?

Yes and no.

The Miss Wei he was holding at the moment did indeed resemble a woman of the Human Clan, with head, trunk, limbs, and even voluptuous breasts and hips, alluring enough to provoke fantasies. However, upon closer inspection, her body was devoid of any hair or skin, covered only in ambiguous flesh and dark red, seemingly perpetually moist, sticky fluid.

And starting from her face and continuing down to her ankles were round marks.

But upon closer inspection, one could immediately tell.

What are these marks?

Clearly, they were peculiar organs, round and hollow, with fine, sharp teeth within.

Uneven and undulating incessantly.

Invisible strands of Charm were emanating from them, trying to penetrate Tao Qian's body.

None of the Cultivation World's aphrodisiac Medicine Ointment Elixirs could compare.

Tao Qian only had to glimpse for a moment before an anomaly arose within him, which was promptly countered by his Spirit Treasure Sublime Body.

But he didn't dare look any longer, swiftly shutting off the spiritual vision.

Just then, their destination arrived.

The Toad Pearl trembled abruptly and plummeted into the depths of the great mountain, expelling both passengers.

Before they could take in the sight before them, they were met by a pungent cloud, steamy mists overwhelming the senses, and a sense of indescribable filth and blood that seemed to bypass all defenses.

"Huff,"

Tao Qian took this chance to exhale a breath of foul air and promptly sealed his mouth and nose, simultaneously taking the opportunity to release Wei Ziyuan.

He worried that if he didn't take the opportunity to let go, he might not be able to refrain from pulling out the Toad God Tile and knocking this woman unconscious on the spot.