Chapter Seventy-Six: The Mystery of Startling Sister!

Chapter Seventy-Six: The Mystery of Startling Sister!

What is "After the event, brush the robe and leave, deeply conceal oneself and name"?

In the eyes of Qinxuan Ya, this was exactly how it was for Li Changshou this time.

Senior Brother Changshou exerted all his efforts, went through hardships, and faced great dangers, barely forcing a victory against the disciples of the Jie Sect and the Second Prince Ao Yi of the Dragon Palace of the East Sea...

But he remained extremely modest, not seeking fame, quietly leaving...

However;

In reality...

Li Changshou first helped Ao Yi up by himself, saying that he had offended him in many ways;

This was to eliminate potential hostility, reduce the resentment of the Jie Sect and Ao Yi towards him.

Then Li Changshou apologized to the hall, saying that he won unfairly, just using the techniques and talismans taught within the sect, which tarnished the reputation of the sect, and he was willing to accept the sect's punishment;

This was to further reduce resentment and elevate the prestige of the sect, and subtly indicate to Senior Brother Jiuwu that he wanted to return to Little Qiong Peak.

Afterwards, Li Changshou made a gesture of respect towards the group from Golden Turtle Island, with a look of embarrassment...

With just a few simple sentences and actions, Li Changshou gave enough leeway to all parties without leaving any traces.

The elders of the Daoist sect were also reasonable people. They saw that Li Changshou didn't want to have enmity with Golden Turtle Island and the Dragon Palace, so they deliberately reprimanded him a few words with a stern face, letting him return to Little Qiong Peak to reflect...

This elder was actually just putting on a show. The underlying message was to let Li Changshou return to Little Qiong Peak and await later rewards.

But Qinxuan Ya kept frowning beside him. If it weren't for her master pressing her down all the time, she would definitely stand up and defend her "not yet full" Senior Brother Changshou...

Watching Li Changshou's figure disappear into the starry sky, Qinxuan Ya sighed softly.

"When will I be as outstanding as Senior Brother?"

After Li Changshou left Broken Heaven Peak on a cloud, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Finally dealt with that, it was quite troublesome indeed."

But no matter how he handled it, the fact was that Little Qiong Peak had attracted attention from within the sect.

After returning from his outing, Li Changshou continued to refine elixirs with his head down, planning to stay calm for another eight to ten years before continuing his plan to amass wealth.

No, eight to ten years wouldn't be enough. At least...

Twenty years to start!

"That little dragon, judging by his expression, he might come to apologize to my Little Qiong Peak later."

Li Changshou thought for a moment and hid away the aphrodisiacs in his pouch, lest he accidentally reveal them later. Besides, he wasn't the only one who could refine aphrodisiacs; there were countless Qi Refiners in the Primordial Era who liked drinking.

With just this point, the investigation into the Dragon-washing Case in the Eastern Sea wouldn't find anything on him.

Broken Heaven Peak was now very lively. The celestial beings had already started discussing the Dao. Those who had watched the battle were still there, listening to the celestial beings on both sides discussing the Dao.

However, Li Changshou saw that the group from Golden Turtle Island was still holding back their anger. He estimated that later on, they would still clash with their own celestial beings...

This had nothing to do with him. He had just successfully completed the task assigned by the sect.

After returning to Little Qiong Peak, Li Changshou wandered around the alchemy room for a few laps;

Thinking about where he might have made mistakes, and if there were any, how to remedy them.

If his master's enemies were also watching today...

What would they think?

If he could provoke these enemies to act against him, that would be even better. He could give these enemies a chance, deliberately go out, find a place to provoke them...

Before taking action, he could even leave behind a voice and image ball as evidence, showing that the other party was trying to harm his disciple, fortunately, he had the poison given to him by Elder Wanlin Yun to protect himself...

Afterward, even if he were punished to meditate in seclusion at Little Qiong Peak for hundreds of years according to the sect's rules, it wouldn't be a problem at all. After all, he didn't want to go anywhere else.

Li Changshou chuckled, knowing that this was just wishful thinking on his part.

A quasi-immortal seedling at the seventh level of Returning to Void, after all, was still a young disciple, and the other party probably didn't feel any threat...

Let's see how things unfold.

Although Li Changshou also wanted to ask his master who the enemy was back then;

But firstly, he was afraid that his master would recall the past, and secondly, he considered his master's dignity.

If he asked others, when the enemy appeared later, he might also be suspected...

This matter needed careful planning.

This time, he was "exposed" for no reason at all...

There was no need to be overly self-deprecating. Li Changshou had done his best to protect himself in all aspects.

However, who could have expected...

While he was happily strolling around Lihai Town, buying herbs, selling elixirs, and returning to his senses, he found that Jiuwu and Ao Yi, two completely unrelated people, were wandering around his alchemy room in confusion...

What's going on?

Although there were signs before— he had encountered the group from Golden Turtle Island in Lihai Town.

But, he really didn't expect things to develop like this.

"Later, tell Master to refuse all visitors at Little Qiong Peak."

Li Changshou sighed and sensed the spiritual power of the paper Daoist, then instantly switched over, finding that it was quiet around him without any threat, and then switched back to his original body in an instant.

That "inn" was set up by the Lihai Sword Sect. The rent for a small suite was not cheap;

But it was relatively safe there, with high-level cultivators of the Lihai Sword Sect stationed nearby and patrolling celestial soldiers paying close attention.

Now, it was only a matter of waiting for the sect to calm down completely before considering the plan to amass wealth.

Li Changshou was still a bit worried. He took a few laps around the mountain and checked the concealment of the various underground formations;

After being busy for a while, his divine sense suddenly caught a figure flying from the direction of the Cauldron Peak, and soon landed at the grass hut by the lake...

Li Changshou hurriedly drove the cloud back, and from afar, he saw a figure standing by the lake;

Ling E floated out of his grass hut and pointed to the lakeside, where an old man with a copper cane was standing...

Elder Wanlin Yun.

...

"Elder, what are you doing here?"

Li Changshou hurried forward to salute.

Villin Jun turned his head to look at Li Changshou, his eyes carrying a hint of admiration, and his lips twitched slightly, revealing a merciless smirk...

"I used my divine sense to see you defeat that Dragon Prince, only to be criticized by other elders.

So, I thought I'd come and take a look.

This time...

You did well.

Escaping technique, it's also your own skill, your own ability. You don't have to care too much about what others think.

Later, if someone inside the sect blames you, just show them this."

As he spoke, Elder Villin Jun pushed forward with his somewhat shriveled palm, using divine power to send over a black jade;

Li Changshou took it with both hands, bowed his head to take a look, and saw that within this jade contained a trace of aura, with a 'Jun' character in the center, dancing like a dragon and phoenix.

"Just as I said," Elder Villin Jun said in a stern tone, "in the future, the disciples of our Little Qiong Peak will be protected by me. Not everyone can criticize and blame you!"

Li Changshou felt warm in his heart and quickly thanked him.

He knew that this elder was not plotting anything, and Little Qiong Peak had nothing worth plotting.

Elder Villin Jun had truly isolated himself for many years, ignorant of worldly affairs.

——Previously, when Li Changshou tried to give face to several elders, Elder Villin Jun mistook him for something else, and Li Changshou was criticized within the sect.

His escaping technique was looked down upon by the disciples;

His poison was also looked down upon by the disciples...

Thinking in his heart, Li Changshou speculated that Elder Villin Jun might have remembered the past events, which made him 'excited' like this...

Elder Villin Jun's leg injury was inflicted by his own master's hands; because Villin Jun studied poison, he was scolded by his master for deviating from the orthodox path and disgracing alchemy;

And for tens of thousands of years, Elder Villin Jun delved into the path of poison, just to prove in front of his master, [Poison, it's also medicinal] —— this sentence was written at the end of every poison scripture written by Elder Villin Jun.

However, when Elder Villin Jun saved the Immortal Sect from the hands of the demons tens of thousands of years ago with his poisonous pills, his master had already passed away...

Li Changshou held the jade, bowed deeply.

"Disciple thanks Elder for your concern."

Elder Villin Jun showed that stiff smile again, saying, "Rest, I have to go back to refine pills." "Disciple will visit the peak another day."

"Mm, come anytime."

Elder Villin Jun put away his smile that could soothe crying babies, tapped his cane, and rose into the sky towards the Dan Cauldron Peak.

This old man came here just to encourage Li Changshou.

Other elders didn't praise Li Changshou, he did;

Other senior disciples didn't protect Li Changshou, he did;

It's just that simple...

With the jade in his hand, Li Changshou stood by the lake and looked into the distance for a while, finally feeling calm in his heart.

Although the Primordial Wilderness is dangerous, the people of the Primordial Wilderness are not all bad people.

"Elder Brother!"

Ling E peeked out of the window again and whispered, "There are visitors over there!"

"I see."

Li Changshou put away the jade, sighed lightly with his hands behind his back, today really had too many guests...

"Junior Sister, you've been well-behaved today," Li Changshou turned his head and praised.

Ling E, who was leaning on the window sill, made a face, "It's not because I'm afraid of causing trouble for you and getting scolded again!

By the way, Elder Brother, just now... Did you concede?"

"I won," Li Changshou transmitted his voice, "but in our own mountain gate, we still have to consider these things.

By the way, tidy up later and bring some tea to my room.

The Crown Prince of the Dragon Palace, Ao Yi, brought a companion over. Our Little Qiong Peak also needs someone with good looks."

Ling E blinked, then pursed her lips and chuckled twice;

She quickly opened the isolation formation that her elder brother had just improved outside her room, and began to change clothes and dress up quickly...

Soon, Ao Yi, Han Zhi, and Jiu Wu, who was guiding them on the side, descended on clouds.

Li Changshou greeted them, exchanged a glance with Jiu Wu, and the two instantly understood each other...

Li Changshou had already guessed that they would come, and also guessed that Ao Yi would apologize, but he didn't expect that the young prince would bow as soon as they met.

"Second Prince, no need to be so polite. Please come inside quickly. My humble abode is crude, please forgive me for any shortcomings."

Immediately, Li Changshou led Ao Yi and Han Zhi into his humble grass hut.

Without waiting for Ao Yi to mention today's matter, Li Changshou immediately said, "Does the Prince have any knowledge in painting?"

Redirecting the topic to something unrelated.

Soon, Ao Yi and Han Zhi were distracted by Li Changshou;

And Li Changshou also took out many of his collected and leisurely drawn scrolls for them to appreciate.

The topic was completely controlled by Li Changshou, and Ao Yi and Han Zhi, one dragon and one person, began to nod continuously on the side, feeling particularly interested;

Jiu Wu was originally worried that the atmosphere would be awkward, but soon, this short Daoist was also attracted by the topic and joined in the appraisal and appreciation. He also took out his own collection...

Half an hour later, Ling E, who had been carefully dressed up, came to serve tea, which also brightened the eyes of the three 'guests'.

Seeing this little junior sister of Li Changshou ——

White silk robe, delicate cloud-like hair, jade hairpin slanted, white pearl pendant.

Beautiful eyes and delicate nose, powdered lips, delicate ears with curled eyelashes, sweet teeth.

Eyebrows like crescent moons, a slender neck exuding a fragrance.

Skin as fair as frost and snow, a slender waist incomparably graceful.

At first glance, one felt that she should be a fairy dancing with a qin in the heavenly palace;

But at second glance, one felt that she was the beauty who stepped out of those paintings of beautiful women...

In terms of temperament and appearance, Ling E slightly suppressed the Daoist fairy Han Zhi;

And when Ling E sat next to her elder brother, her clear eyes and bright demeanor made Jiu Wu couldn't help but think...

'Little Jiu, she shouldn't have any interest in Changshou, right?

If there's really a bit of interest, the little junior sister by Changshou's side... I have to remind Little Jiu.'

——The keen sense of crisis of someone who has been through it.

A conversation about painting went on from midnight until dawn. Ao Yi and Han Zhi felt that Li Changshou was a sophisticated person who appreciated refinement.

Everyone was enjoying themselves, but Li Changshou noticed that they didn't seem to want to leave yet, so he redirected the conversation to music.

But then Han Zhi suddenly received a message from her master and whispered a few words to Ao Yi. The young dragon furrowed his brow, expressing regret, and then promptly bid farewell to Li Changshou.

There were some changes at Broken Sky Peak, so Ao Yi's two senior brothers also needed to spar with the two elders of the Daoist sect. They had to rush over to take a look.

Li Changshou escorted them out of the grass hut, all the way to the lake, before finally bidding them a reluctant farewell.

Finally, they were gone...

The young dragon prince, still smiling, said, "If Brother Changshou has some free time, please come play at Golden Tortoise Island. I, Ao Yi, will personally welcome you, and we can have a good chat."

"Sure thing, sure thing."

Ao Yi and Han Zhi hurried off to Broken Sky Peak, and Jiu Wu silently gave Li Changshou a thumbs-up before following them on his cloud.

Li Changshou waved his hand and muttered to himself, "If we meet again... well, hopefully not."

After sending off the troublemakers, Li Changshou stretched lazily and used his divine sense to observe the situation at Broken Sky Peak.

Forgetful was about to make a move again. Although Li Changshou really wanted to go see, he felt that there had been enough trouble for one day, so he contented himself with watching the celestial 'spar' from afar.

Inside the grass hut, the cheerful Ling E began energetically tidying up, collecting cups and plates, and organizing the scattered paintings.

Her eyes were drawn to a partially revealed painting, and she tilted her head to take a look. At the top, she saw a line of text: "My Favorites."

The handwriting belonged to her senior brother. Favorites? Ling E thought to herself, "Hmph, I wonder what kind of women you like."

She sneakily glanced at Li Changshou standing by the lake, then pulled out the painting and slowly unrolled it.

This thing was actually... a retired treasure!

It was none other than the "Hundred Beauties in Old Age," a secret treasure made by Li Changshou in his early years but later discarded. It was named so because of its exquisite workmanship and higher-than-average painting skills, and Li Changshou had kept it as an emergency backup.

It had been thrown into the bag where finished paintings were stored and had been lying there for decades. Li Changshou had accidentally taken it out earlier and hadn't displayed it.

Ling E kept unrolling the scroll and quickly saw the various "beauties." Her small hand began to tremble uncontrollably, her slender legs weakened, and she fell onto the desk.

What... should she do?