Longzang

Chapter 991 My Personal Princess (Part 2)

Wei Yuan narrowly avoided a claw attack and said to the young cultivator, "Senior, I am very busy with various matters and I am afraid I cannot devote much energy to the princess. It would be bad if I delayed the princess's future."

"Then put your other things aside."

Wei Yuan took a step back, dodging another claw that was about to scratch his face, and said sincerely, "The things I'm dealing with are quite important, concerning the well-being of tens of millions of mortals..."

The young cultivator remained unmoved and said calmly, "If the number of mortals is less than one hundred million, then this matter is even more important to you."

"This...isn't a big deal?"

“This is a big deal.”

"It's really nothing..."

"It's a big deal!"

Wei Yuan was quite helpless. This immortal was impervious to reason, and he couldn't afford to offend him. He didn't know how to reason with him. But he had a gut feeling that no matter what he did, it would be pointless.

At this moment, Wei Yuan couldn't help but miss Yan Shi, wondering what this immortal from his own sect was doing. The young cultivator seemed to know what he was thinking and said, "Guess why Yan Shi hasn't shown himself yet?"

Wei Yuan originally had no idea, but since the other party said so, a thought suddenly popped into Wei Yuan's mind: Could it be that Immortal Lord Yan Shi lost the battle?
As soon as he had this thought, the young cultivator nodded and said, "If Yan Shi were to perfectly ascend to immortality, I would naturally have to step back. But for now... if you have time later, you can go and comfort him. Of course, you don't have to go either; if you refuse to cooperate, there will be many more such incidents in the future."

Wei Yuan was shocked. Zhao Li, this immortal ancestor, was actually so powerful.

Wei Yuan now understood his predicament. This hot potato was something he had to accept, whether he wanted to or not. Moreover, the immortal's hint was quite clear: accepting this wild little kitten would give the Taichu Palace another ally. If he didn't…

Wei Yuan seemed to hear a cold laugh from the endless heights of the heavens.

Wei Yuan could only bow deeply to the ground and say, "This junior will do his best..."

With a ripping sound, Wei Yuan was unable to dodge in time and was hit on the buttocks by a claw, leaving several bloody scratches!
Wei Yuan was taken aback. The little princess's actions were completely unexpected, and he hadn't been alerted at all! Moreover, she clearly had only mediocre cultivation, so how could she have scratched his skin? You should know how strong Wei Yuan's physical body was. Even the thinnest part of his body, his face, could be sawed off by an ordinary Dharma Avatar without leaving a mark.

"Wait! Let's talk this out!" Wei Yuan had no choice but to grab her wrist, preventing her from scratching any further. The Sixth Princess's little claws were rather strange; the scratches she made were surprisingly difficult to heal.

Seeing the two bickering, the young cultivator nodded and said, "I'm leaving Ningyi in your care. From now on, you and Shenji can get along as you please. It's okay if you fight a few times when you're unhappy. Even if you're in the wrong, I won't interfere. But you must remember one thing: I need people."

"Are they from within Zhao territory or from Zhao itself?" Wei Yuan asked. The difference between the two is quite significant.

"A man from Zhao."

Wei Yuan then asked, "Senior, do you want people or people's luck?"

"All of them."

"Alright, then I know what to do."

The young cultivator was quite satisfied, and pointed at the Sixth Princess, saying, "Don't treat her as a complete burden. If you use her well, you'll benefit. My Zhao-Li bloodline grants me innate supernatural abilities. The old fellow who established the Mingwang Hall path in your Taichu Palace back then had the innate supernatural ability of avoiding harm. My innate supernatural ability is seeking benefit. The two of us have shared the power of the Heavenly Fortune Path."

That old guy is impossible to catch or kill, while I, as long as I don't die, will only get stronger. Ning Yi has good talent; his bloodline abilities are just beginning to manifest. You're a smart person; you should know how to utilize them.”

Wei Yuan became serious, noted the matter down, and made it a priority to integrate it into everyday life. He also sent copies to Zhang Sheng, Bao Yun, and Ji Liuli, but not to Feng Tingyu.

If Feng Tingyu finds out, he'll probably come and challenge the little kitten to a duel. Once the Dharma Image is cast, who knows what might happen inside? No matter who suffers a loss, that's not what Wei Yuan wants to see.

He wanted to see the process.

After giving his instructions, the young cultivator added one last thing: "Remember to check on Yan Shi, or you won't be able to see it if you're too late." Then he vanished into thin air.

Wei Yuan said to the Sixth Princess, "You sit here for a while. I need to go out as your Immortal Ancestor instructed. I'll be right back." Then, Wei Yuan called out to Yan Shi in his mind, and suddenly his vision blurred, and he appeared in the small courtyard in the void.

As usual, Immortal Lord Yanshi sat with the freshly boiled spring water in the small hand warmer in front of him. He picked up the kettle and slowly poured the water into a teacup. Two butterflies flew out from the rim of the cup and danced around it, indicating that the immortal tea was cooked to perfection.

The cup in front of Wei Yuan was exceptionally fragrant; just smelling it cleared one's mind and allowed one to divide one's consciousness into several strands. Such a precious drink, Wei Yuan naturally drank it all in one gulp, then ignored Yan Shi's bruised left eye.

Yan Shi remained calm and said, "That guy must have sent you to see me make a fool of myself."

Wei Yuan quickly explained, "I was just worried about you, that's why I was anxious to come and see you..."

Yan Shi snorted, indicating his disbelief, and then said, "You handled this well. My Tai Chu Palace has gained another powerful ally. Otherwise, with a formidable enemy at hand, I'm afraid I would have had to abandon my old face and ask some of my former adversaries for help."

Wei Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he had made the right move and brought a powerful ally to the Taichu Palace. He was just worried about who Yan Shi meant by this formidable enemy. But if Yan Shi didn't tell him, Wei Yuan knew asking would be pointless.

Yan Shi glanced at Wei Yuan and nodded, saying, "Not bad, your luck is enough to protect you for now. But if the enemy is determined to fight to the death, it's still not enough."

Since Zhao Min moved in, Wei Yuan has gained over five million units of green qi after just a few meals of meat soup. Now, he possesses nearly twenty million units of human fortune. Any ordinary immortal facing Wei Yuan would be forced to retreat a hundred years with a single sword strike, or have their cultivation level drop after having their head severed.

Immortal Lord Yan Shi never speaks useless words. Since he said so, Wei Yuan knew that someone was probably already plotting in secret, perhaps preparing to exchange an old immortal whose lifespan was about to end for him.

Although immortals nearing the end of their lifespan would never give up easily, like Xu Wangu, who managed to forge a new path in his last ten years, this matter should not be ignored.

Yan Shi chatted with Wei Yuan for a few more minutes, pointed out some difficulties in his cultivation, and then waved for Wei Yuan to leave.

After Wei Yuan disappeared, Immortal Lord Yan Shi sat in deep thought, constantly twirling the teacup in his hand. After a long while, he finally made up his mind. Xuan Yue's figure appeared in the void in front of him and said, "The situation is strange. That guy will not act without profit. His eagerness this time and his early heavy bet are very suspicious. We must be wary of this. You should put aside your old face and ask Zhang Sheng for someone to rely on."

Xuan Yue's face suddenly flushed, and he was momentarily speechless. Seeing his reaction, Yan Shi said, "That's right, that's what I mean!"

Xuan Yue hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "For my grand-disciple's sake, I'm willing to lose my old face! But the Palace Master has the most important face, why doesn't he go find some outside help?"

Yan Shi sighed and said, "He's clearly hiding from us. As long as he doesn't want to show his face, who in the world can find him?"

Xuan Yue stamped her foot in anger and said, "That old man is quite patient!"

Yan Shi sneered: "Don't worry! The world is in chaos, it's the perfect time to show off his abilities. He's been holding back for hundreds of years, I reckon he can't wait much longer, he's just waiting for the right opportunity."

……

Upon returning to Qingming, Wei Yuan saw the Sixth Princess sitting in her seat behind her desk, engrossed in reading a book. The official documents on her desk were scattered about, clearly having been read by her.

She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't notice Wei Yuan coming in.

Wei Yuan didn't disturb her, but took the opportunity to observe her carefully. The Sixth Princess was from the Empress's lineage, and although she shared the same father as the Princesses of Anguo and Ningguo, they didn't share the same mother, so there were subtle differences between them.

Compared to the Yuanfei sisters, who were both alluring and innocent, the Sixth Princess was even fairer-skinned, with a slender and delicate figure, yet her entire body was plump and fleshy, presumably due to her exceptionally slender frame. Her small, slender hands were beautifully shaped, with an outline similar to Princess Ningguo's, but four small dimples were present at the base of her fingers.

But the burning sensation on his buttocks reminded Wei Yuan that this girl only appeared harmless. The scratches showed no signs of healing.

Fortunately, this girl likes to read, so she's relatively easy to teach. Wei Yuan carefully reviewed what he had learned and found that he wasn't actually that bad, making it even easier to teach her. Completing the immortal's request shouldn't be too difficult.

With a firm resolve, Wei Yuan wanted to see what book she was reading. He saw four large characters on the cover: "First Exploration of the Wilderness."

Wei Yuan suddenly felt a strong sense of unease, as if he could hear the molten dragon in the sky sneering at him.

(End of this chapter)