I will teach you how to cultivate immortality

Chapter 425 The Great God of the World (23)

"You want to use me to commit suicide!?"

Hearing Xi Luo's suddenly raised voice, Xiang Yao, contrary to his previous sharp tongue, simply flicked his tongue calmly.

"To be precise, he wanted to die before I arrived."

"After all, gods are very difficult to kill, especially gods like Xiang Liu who have lived for thousands of years."

"If a head can survive to this day, can you guarantee that the death of the body will completely kill Him?"

After Li Boyang's reminder, Xi Luo immediately realized what was going on.

But it was precisely because of this that Xi Luo seemed even more confused, and her gaze toward Li Boyang became strange.

"So, why is he so afraid of you?"

Xi Luo is very curious about Li Boyang's reputation in the outside world and in the Great Xia Dynasty.
Why is it that even a celestial being like Xiang Yao is so terrified of meeting Li Boyang?

"Turn your eyes away, I'm not as scary as you think."

Li Boyang glared at Xi Luo speechlessly, immediately seeing through her little scheme.

"The reason he was afraid to meet me was that he had some secrets he didn't want me or anyone else to know."

"Do you think my guess was right, Xiangyao?"

Taking a deep breath, Xiang Yao's snake-like face revealed a hint of human-like awe.

"You're only partly right. I do have some secrets that I don't want outsiders to know."

"But what this lynx said isn't entirely wrong. You seem to have underestimated your reputation beyond the Hundred Mountains."

"Refining the Void into a furnace, traversing thousands of miles of mountains and rivers in the blink of an eye..."

"If the reason why the Great Xia did not deal with the Hundred Mountains before was simply because it was temporarily unable to spare the time due to internal strife."

"So ever since that 'shocking change' five years ago, Great Xia has only felt awe towards you."

Li Boyang never expected that Xiang Yao would use the word "astonishing change" to describe the birth of the Bagua Furnace.

"Haven't you noticed that the Hyakuchi Mountains have been peaceful for the past five years?"

"In this era of great strife and great change, the Hyakuchi Mountains, located at the eye of the storm, have remained peaceful for five whole years, without even a slightly large-scale disaster occurring."

Now it was Xi Luo's turn to be a little confused, because she really hadn't thought about such a thing.

But upon closer reflection, Xiang Yao himself is actually a typical example.

Xiang Liu died as a consequence of the chaos in the East Sea, and died in rebellion against the second generation of Gonggong.

If we calculate based on this time point...

It is highly likely that Xiang Yao had already been lurking in the Hundred Mountains for seven years.

Aside from giving birth to Li Xi, a hybrid of human and god, due to the improper wish made by the Soul Jade, he caused no disturbance whatsoever throughout the entire process.

Even recently, it has been being chased by mantises.

Xiang Yao also chose to flee westward to the Forest of Trees instead of causing a ruckus in the Hundred Mountains.

This is Li Boyang's current prestige; in the eyes of the gods and great shamans of the Great Xia Dynasty, he is the great god of this era.

The scenario depicted in Li Boyang's past life—where the protagonist possesses immense power yet is still constantly harassed by the villains—is absolutely impossible for these cunning and treacherous individuals.

"The great celestial being of our time, the patriarch of Taoism who preaches and spreads the Dharma..."

"Hundred Heavenly Beings, your prestige and reputation are far greater than you imagine."

Staring intently at Li Boyang, Xiang Yao's tone remained calm, so calm that it even conveyed a sense of disheartened disillusionment.

"Insight into the subtleties of his mind; unimpeded communication..."

"I remember you referring to those supernatural powers specifically used for preaching as something like that, right?"

"In the following conversation, will you be able to read my mind without using that supernatural power?"

"I promise I'll answer whatever you ask next."

"Believe me, I won't lie, and I won't hide anything." His tone was more sincere than ever before; Xiang Yao only had this one request.

He has lived for thousands of years and has too many secrets hidden in his heart, making it unsuitable for outsiders to pry into his mind.

As for whether Xiang Yao will lie or conceal anything?

Whether it's his ability to detect lies through telepathy or the Heavenly Mandate Bone Armor, he can predict them all.

"I understand how you feel. Everyone needs a little privacy, right?"

"Don't worry, as long as you don't lie or hide anything, I promise I won't pry into your mind."

Li Boyang fully understood Xiang Yao's concerns, which is why he had always been cautious in using "telepathy".

Forcibly prying into someone's mind is far more outrageous than checking their browser privacy records.

A browser's privacy records should at least have a genuine history.

【Telepathy】is an incredible supernatural ability that can keenly capture even the fleeting thoughts of others.

"Then ask away! Ask whatever you want."

Clearly, Xiang Yao didn't fully believe Li Boyang's promise, but he had no choice but to trust him now.

After all, I am now completely at the mercy of others, and I can't even commit suicide. What else can I do but believe?

"Alright, let's start with the first question: Why did you betray Gonggong?"

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In the courtyard of Li Boyang's house in Lijia Village.

"Did my brother go off to do something again?"

Reaching out to grab Li Jingshu's clothes, Xiao Xi's joy gradually faded, replaced by a barely perceptible sense of attachment.

She is the adopted daughter of Li Yu and Chen Yun, a couple who have tacitly agreed to adopt her.

There's nothing wrong with Xiao Xi calling Li Boyang "brother".

In addition, Li Boyang really liked Xiaoxi and often carried her around to play—just like Li Jingshu once carried Li Boyang.

Therefore, in Xiaoxi's mind, besides Li Yu and Chen Yun, the person she was closest to was Li Boyang.

"Yes! Your brother is a very busy man now."

"Unlike your older sister, I finally finished all my work and can finally spend time with our Xiaoxi."

Li Jingshu said with a smile as she squatted down and pinched Xiao Xi's little face.

The flower mantis had been sent back to Qingniu Mountain by Li Boyang, who also told Li Jingshu the whole story.

Therefore, Li Jingshu is now completely free, and naturally has the time and energy to spend with Xiao Xi.

"Not my older sister, but my aunt."

With her lips pouting, Xiao Xi corrected him indistinctly.

Although Li Jingshu is only a few years older than Li Boyang, she is of the same generation as Li Yu.

In terms of seniority alone, it's perfectly acceptable for Xiaoxi to call Li Jingshu "aunt".

It seemed that apart from the person involved being somewhat unhappy, everyone else was just watching with amusement.

“Since you call me ‘Brother Buku’er,’ you must call me ‘Sister.’”

Deliberately rubbing Xiaoxi's little face, Li Jingshu, just like every time before, pretended to be angry and emphasized.

Seeing this, the red carp behind them couldn't help but smile, before looking towards the direction of Yunmengze.

【Siming…have you encountered some trouble this time?】

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(End of this chapter)