Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 497 - 343: Zhong Ziyang's Emotional Wound Affects His Dao Heart, He Vows to Kill Ying Qingdi

Regarding his grudge against Tao Qian, Li Wanshou should be the first.

Yet Qin Wuxiang was also a victim, and now he cursed Tao Qian without any courtesy, describing him in each sentence as a little beast who had stumbled upon good fortune and comparing Duobao True Monarch to a blind old man, even belittling his own sect's venerable ancestor.

A cultivator of the Daoist Transformation Realm had suffered a setback at the hands of a little cultivator, a great loss of face.

Normally, with Qin Wuxiang's prudence, he would never speak such words.

Unfortunately, he had been struck by the "True Word Secret Decree," and once he started speaking, he seemed unable to stop.

It was only when he noticed that the expression of Lin Runiu, who possessed the secret teachings of the Toad Sect, had darkened and the murderous aura emanating from him seemed to solidify, that he slowly paused and, after he stopped speaking, felt as though he had walked between life and death.

"Could this man have a past with that little beast?"

Qin Wuxiang kept silent and muttered to himself.

The reason he did not associate Lin Runiu with Tao Qian was not due to a lack of perception.

First was the mystery of the Secret Demon Transformation Technique.

Second was the influence of Human Dao Destiny.

To see through Tao Qian's true form, apart from needing great Divine Power, one also had to be a possessor of great fortune.

Qin Wuxiang was not among them.

As he stopped talking, Tao Qian also silently suppressed the urge to kill.

This man was an Alchemist Saint Child, and having finally caught one, how could he kill him so readily without squeezing out every last bit of utilitarian value?

With that thought, Tao Qian made no move but regarded Qin Wuxiang seriously.

He then deliberately sighed, shook his head, and said with a disappointed face,

"I had heard that every Saint Child among the alchemists is a talent of their time, with divine powers and mana not inferior to the true inheritors of the great sects."

"Seeing today, I realize rumors cannot be trusted."

"Daoist, do sleep for a while, let me think it through before I deal with you."

Having said that, Tao Qian did not give Qin Wuxiang a chance to respond.

He raised the Wa Dang in his hand, and with a "bang," a handsome face suffered misfortune.

When the treasure was activated, the hit person immediately fainted.

With another bang, Zhou Yingchun followed suit.

Tao Qian, having made such a ferocious move and holding the Wa Dang, revealed an expectant look on his face.

Clearly, he was waiting for a reward from the Toad God.

However, this time, there was none.

The Toad God, perhaps recalling his previous refusal, completely ignored him.

Seeing no benefits coming, Tao Qian felt greatly disappointed and silently ceased his thoughts of smashing.

"Sinful, sinful."

"This treasure is indeed marvelous, but it has led me into many bad habits, truly a blessing entwined with calamity."

Tao Qian was used to pretending ignorance, but unfortunately, there was only one bystander here.

The female ghost transformed into "A Cuo," lively and lovely, full of curiosity about everything, saw Tao Qian striking and not only lacked fear on her face but seemed eager to try.

From the look of it, she clearly wanted to ask Tao Qian for the Wa Dang to wield it as well.

Tao Qian was not a stingy person, but he worried that if he lent the treasure and there was no one else to smash, the girl might target him, Master Tao.

He hastily waved his hand to collect the two into the Holy Embryo Bag, and coughed, saying,

"A Cuo, didn't you say we were pressed for time earlier? Why are you still dallying?"

"Quick, take me to the gathering, let's not keep your young master waiting."

Upon hearing this, A Cuo indeed did not dare to delay.

Reluctantly glancing at the stored Wa Dang, she immediately came forward and dragged Tao Qian's Divine Soul towards a mysterious void.

...

Inside the Inner World of the Nine Sons Ghost Mother, in the Senluo Treasure Palace.

Lin Bujue, Zhong Ziyang, Chen Xiyi, Qi Daozhen, Shen Ruolan, Shazhei Monk, Qin Ming, Dai Feipeng, Liu Yuying—all nine were seated and had been discussing for an hour.

While conversing, they suddenly felt something and turned their attention towards the eerie chair in the center.

With a flash of light, A Cuo appeared dragging Tao Qian.

All nine knew the importance of Lin Runiu's position, and they were concerned about his delay.

Seeing him arrive, they all looked over with concern.

Tao Qian didn't bother with small talk and directly stated,

"I've just been the target of an assassination attempt!"

"The perpetrators are one of the true inheritors of the Seven Evil Sects, Master Baihua Zhou Yingchun."

"Another was Alchemist Saint Child Qin Wuxiang."

"These two were unaware of my methods, and although they found my whereabouts, their attempt to assassinate was turned, and they were captured by me."

Hearing this, all nine were shocked and pleased.

Lin Bujue, who oversaw the Ancestor Dragon Society's intelligence, knew the most secrets.

After hearing this, he immediately responded,

"I know of Zhou Yingchun, his Divine Power Cultivation is indeed formidable; I didn't expect that this time he would fall into Mr. Lin Daoist's hands."

"He is the son of Zhou Chunming, the great elder of the Seven Evils Sect, who must be privy to most of the sect's secrets, a great asset."

"Capturing him is another great achievement for Mr. Lin Daoist."

"As for Qin Wuxiang, although I have heard some about him, I know not much; he is one of the inner saints of the alchemists, possessing a notable position. Unfortunately, he attempted to incite a major disaster in Southern Yue, supporting the ambitious Ji Xianxian to ascend, which was thwarted by Daoist Tao from the Spirit Treasure Sect, resulting in a significant fall in his status. I didn't expect him to resort to the dirty work of an assassin."

"He might also be of some use, perhaps employing some Secret Techniques to peer into the secrets of his Divine Soul."

After Lin Bujue finished speaking, the other eight were delighted.

That was normal!

Even among cultivators, there were distinctions between the strong and the weak, and killings often decided life and death.

But "capturing" was difficult.

Especially those disciples from powerful backgrounds and major sects had numerous life-saving Divine Powers. Even at the very last moment, they would mostly choose to self-destruct or undergo Corpse Disintegration, methods impossible to stop, to avoid falling into the hands of enemies, resulting in a fate where they could neither live nor die.

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