Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 115 The Heavenly Eye Accepts a Disciple, His Background Revealed

"Shiyun, are you alright?"

Seeing Qi Shiyun fall silent, Lin Ruoshui became somewhat worried.

"It's nothing. I was just thinking about the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus. How do I disguise it?"

Qi Shiyun casually told a lie, then looked at another peer of hers who had never been able to sense the other's feelings.

Before Lian Shanxin, Lin Ruoshui was the first peer who never made her sense any of her thoughts.

She discovered Lin Ruoshui's preferences and behavior by using the power of the Nine Heavens.

This is a victory of power, not a victory of talent.

Because she became interested in Lin Ruoshui but could never defeat her, Qi Shiyun mobilized all her energy to investigate Lin Ruoshui and discovered that she loved doing good deeds and was a saint in the eyes of the world.

But Qi Shiyun, judging others by her own standards, always found it strange.

It's one thing to be canonized after death.

Are there really saints among the people still alive in this world?
She didn't quite believe it.

However, based on Lin Ruoshui's actions, she could not find any evidence that could disprove them.

Today she catered to their preferences, and the effect was very good.

So Qi Shiyun began to waver in her belief: perhaps there really are pure and good people in this world.

However, this did not change Qi Shiyun's other thought—Lin Ruoshui must have a secret.

Lin Ruoshui was unaware of Qi Shiyun's thoughts, nor did she realize that Qi Shiyun was testing her. She simply made a natural deduction: "Perhaps the Crown Prince had never seen the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus, and Lian Shanxin bribed the people around the Crown Prince, so he got away with it."

"That's unlikely. The Crown Prince has already consumed quite a few century-old snow lotuses. Could eating just one more be enough? Unless..."

Qi Shiyun originally wanted to say that only a thousand faces could deceive the Crown Prince.

But Lin Ruoshui's eyes lit up, and she blurted out, "Unless the Crown Prince's illness has been cured."

Qi Shiyun blinked.

That's one possible approach.

"Poem says, perhaps the Crown Prince and Lian Shanxin are in cahoots, they are putting on a show together."

Based on her own guesses, Lin Ruoshui naturally made the following deductions.

Then she began to worry about Qi Shiyun: "You and the Crown Prince don't get along, and Lian Shanxin is one of your men. Shiyun, could this be a plot by the Crown Prince to get revenge on you?"

Qi Shiyun laughed: "Of course not, Shui Shui. Although I have conflicts with the Crown Prince, why would he target me like this? You overestimate me. Besides, Lian Shanxin is the chosen one I discovered in Jiangzhou. The Crown Prince didn't even know about him back then."

Lin Ruoshui thought about it and agreed: "The Crown Prince may just want to plant a pawn in your chosen lineage. Lian Shanxin knew about the relationship between the Crown Prince and you, but still accepted the Crown Prince's offer of a hand. This shows that his intentions are not pure. At the very least, he is pursuing fame and fortune."

Qi Shiyun laughed again: "What's so strange about pursuing fame and fortune? We, the chosen ones, all pursue fame and fortune. Shui Shui, you're too naive. Actually, these behaviors are just human nature."

She didn't feel that there was anything wrong with Lian Shanxin being close to the Crown Prince. If she was worried, it was only about Lian Shanxin's chastity.

After all, acquired charm is still charm; the allure is undeniable.

What if Ashin's bottom line is too low, and for the sake of wealth and glory, he grits his teeth, closes his eyes, and goes all out...

Given the flexible methods employed by their chosen lineage, Qi Shiyun felt that this was not impossible.

However, these were all previous ideas.

Now, Qi Shiyun is beginning to worry that she and Lian Shanxin have some other entanglement.

"If Ashin is really a demon child like me, then what kind of relationship do Ashin and I have?"

Are they siblings?
They're not related by blood.

This problem is far too complex.

Qi Shiyun felt that she probably wouldn't be able to figure it out in the short term.

In addition to that, she also had to consider another matter:

Should we confront Ashin?

……

It is no coincidence.

Lian Shanxin was also wondering whether he should go directly to Qi Shiyun and talk things out in person.

However, Lian Shanxin could not determine whether he was born or was a gift from practicing martial arts.

Moreover, once the matter is brought up, it will involve one's third eye.

Just as Qi Shiyun never told anyone about her ability to read minds, Lian Shanxin didn't want to reveal his most closely guarded secret to others, even though he believed Qi Shiyun wouldn't harm him.

"Forget it, I'll investigate it myself first. If Qi Shiyun can sense my thoughts, she should come to me on her own initiative."

The ability to "read minds" is too easy to understand.

Qi Shiyun hasn't come looking for me yet, otherwise it's because Qi Shiyun doesn't want to confront me.

Otherwise... Qi Shiyun's "telepathy" is just like her own "Sky Eye"—it works sometimes and doesn't work at all.

This is also normal.

If it really is the legendary "Six Supernatural Powers," then this world of advanced martial arts would have been conquered by them long ago, and there would be no way to stop such heaven-defying abilities.

The world and its environment have changed drastically; nothing is absolutely constant. Besides, legends are just legends; who knows if they're true or false?

"Ah-Shin, is Thousand Faces dead?"

After returning to the Nine Heavens headquarters, Zhuo Biyu did not go back to her own room, but instead went to Lian Shanxin's place.

Tian Ji followed closely behind and entered.

Even Shan Xin didn't hide the existence of Qianmian from his nine clans of friends, since he would definitely need Qianmian's abilities in the future.

"He's not dead yet, but he's half-dead. I'm thinking of keeping him alive. What do you all think?"

Zhuo Biyu pondered and said, "Qianmian is a grandmaster. If we cooperate with him, we will easily become his subordinates, just like Xue Guanyin and I before."

“The situation is different. Qianmian is no longer a Grandmaster,” Lianshan said.

"what?"

Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji both looked at Lianshan Xin in surprise.

Lian Shanxin shrugged: "Qianmian was severely injured several times before, falling from the Grandmaster realm. Later, a god cursed him, causing him to lose half his life. Now, Qianmian is still no match for me."

Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji looked at each other in bewilderment.

"I'm planning to be Qianmian's introducer and recommend him to join our Jiutian. What do you think?"

Tian Ji burst out: "Ah Xin, what are you thinking? His Majesty hates Qianmian to death!"

“But Thousand Faces’ ability is indeed very useful. As long as he changes his identity, how will His Majesty know that he is Thousand Faces?” Lian Shanxin said matter-of-factly: “Are you going to report Thousand Faces?”

Zhuo Biyu raised her hand: "Don't tell me who Qianmian is, otherwise I'll be innocent of the truth."

Tian Ji offered a different opinion: "A Xin, why don't you bring Qianmian into our Yixin Society and completely develop him into one of our own? You're right, Qianmian's abilities are indeed very useful."

“Good idea, anyway, he and we have had similar experiences.”

They all offended the top-ranked figure.

"Fine, do as you please. Ah Xin, since that's the case, why don't you introduce Thousand Faces to me?" Zhuo Biyu said, "I accepted the Empress's mission, which requires me to contact the Demonic Sect. Thousand Faces is the person I'm chosen to reconnect with the Demonic Sect."

The Empress said that as long as she could rise to the position of elder in the Demonic Sect, the Nine Heavens would leave a vacancy for her.

This pie in the sky looks much more tempting than the Blood Guanyin statue.

Moreover, Zhuo Biyu felt that she really had a chance to eat this cake.

Unlike the cakes of the Blood Guanyin, which require killing Yu the Great to eat, who could endure that?
"Alright, once we arrive in Jiangzhou, I'll take you to see Qianmian."

"Where is he now? Is he coming back to Jiangzhou with us?"

“Of course, if he continues to linger in the capital, His Majesty will go mad.”

Lian Shanxin hopes that the top two leaders can coexist peacefully and not fight to the death.

After all, they were all his financial backers, and Young Master Xin had always been a peace lover.

...Achoo!

Qianmian sneezed and felt someone talking about him.

"Could it be my good apprentice?"

Even in private, Qianmian regarded Lianshan Xin as his most prized disciple.

There's nothing we can do; he's currently hiding in Miaoyinfang.

Moreover, he can no longer defeat Lian Shanxin.

He is in a situation where he needs someone to protect him.

Compared to trusting other demonic sect disciples in Shenjing City, especially Xue Guanyin's subordinates, Qianmian believed that Lianshan Xin, his most prized disciple, was more worthy of his trust.

"I need to think of a way to get my good apprentice to take me in, protect me, and completely accept me."

Qianmian knew that although she had deep feelings for Lian Shanxin, Lian Shanxin might not appreciate them.

We need to create some other connections.

"I'm afraid I'll have to tell him some secrets, but I don't know how he can handle it. Will he be scared?"

A thousand faces gradually hardened their gaze.

Click.

Just then, Lian Shanxin pushed open the door and walked in.

"How's the injury?"

Thousand Faces, who was still lying in bed, saw his good disciple come to see him and struggled to sit up.

"It's alright, you won't die. Although the Immortal's Curse is domineering, I am not someone to be trifled with, and I have my own ways to counter it."

The tough-talking Qianmian made Lian Shanxin laugh: "I think the toughest thing about you is your mouth. Are you my match now?"

Qianmian glanced at Lianshanxin and thought to himself that it really wasn't true.

Damn immortal, once I overthrow Yu the Great, I'll make you taste my methods.

"My disciple, do not underestimate your master. I have roamed the world for decades. How could you possibly compare to me now?"

"Keep blowing."

"Forget it, you wouldn't believe me even if I told you. What brings you here this time?"

"I'll be going back to Jiangzhou this afternoon. Can you still pretend to be someone else now?"

"of course."

"Then you can join the Nine Heavens team and ride back to Jiangzhou with me on the Vermilion Bird. The capital city is full of hidden talents, and it would be dangerous for you to stay there in your current physical condition."

Qianmian deeply agreed and was very moved by Lianshan Xin's decision not to forget to take him along: "Good disciple, it's not in vain that your master has been so good to you."

Lian Shanxin smiled slightly: "Call me Master."

Thousand Faces: "?"

Lian Shanxin said very seriously, "After I become a Grandmaster, I will be able to guide others to the Dao and let them cultivate the Dragon-Supporting Immortal Technique. Thousand Faces, are you really not going to take me as your master?"

Qianmian's eyes lit up: "You want to teach me the Dragon-Supporting Immortal Technique?"

"If you become my disciple, I might consider it. Thousand Faces, you should know very well whether joining the Nine Heavens or staying with the Demonic Sect is a better path for you, right?"

Qianmian was caught in a fierce internal struggle.

Lian Shanxin continued to tempt him, "With your talent, as long as you don't meet His Majesty in the palace, he won't be able to see through you. The others in the Nine Heavens will be even less aware of your existence. After you recover your strength, choose a prince to support, and becoming a prince in the Nine Heavens in the future is definitely not a pipe dream. Qianmian, think it over carefully."

"You trust me that much?" Qianmian felt a flutter in his heart.

But he didn't know why Lianshanxin would give him such a great benefit.

“You don’t understand our chosen lineage’s cultivation method. If you become my disciple, we can work together. As your strength improves, so can mine.”

Lian Shanxin did not conceal the cultivation method of the Fulong lineage—he only mentioned the castrated version of the Fulong Immortal Technique.

If Qianmian were the Grandmaster he once was, Lianshanxin would never have considered taking him as a true disciple. Back then, Qianmian's strength was too great for him to handle.

But now that the Thousand-Faced Tiger has fallen into the plains, it has given Lianshanxin an opportunity to buy at the bottom.

How much benefit could he gain if he could quickly support a Grandmaster?

Lian Shanxin was very clear about one thing: whether it was killing dragons or stirring up trouble, it was all for the purpose of rapidly increasing his strength.

Taking Qianmian as a disciple and helping him recover from his injuries will also help him quickly improve his strength.

Since that's the case, let's take decisive action.

"I see."

After hearing Lian Shanxin explain the cultivation method of the Dragon-Supporting Immortal Technique, Qianmian's eyes shone brighter than ever before: "As expected of an immortal technique inheritance, it is truly miraculous. In this way, you will do your best to help me restore my Grandmaster strength, and you can also use me to rise to the top. We will both win."

"Yes, a win-win situation."

“Wonderful! My esteemed teacher, please accept my bow.”

Qianmian revealed the flexible bottom line of his status as a grandmaster of demonic arts.

In the face of magical arts, what is dignity worth?

Of course, one should immediately bow down in worship.

Lian Shanxin helped Qianmian up with relief: "My good disciple, I am very happy that you have abandoned the darkness and turned to the light."

Qianmian is somewhat unaccustomed to the change in identity.

But thinking of the unpredictable wonders of the Dragon-Supporting Immortal Technique, he forced himself to adapt quickly.

“Master, you must become a grandmaster as soon as possible.”

Qianmian now hopes his teacher will become a dragon.

The Fulong lineage can only help others enter the Dao after they have reached the Grandmaster level.

Lian Shanxin asked sincerely, "Disciple, do you have a way to help your master break through to the Grandmaster realm as soon as possible?"

Qianmian pondered seriously: "If I return to Jiangzhou, it will definitely be difficult to get involved with the dragon race in the short term. I can only continue to stir up trouble. Master, has anything major happened in Jiangzhou recently?"

"Yes, a divine artifact has been created in Kuangshan."

"What?" Qianmian was taken aback.

He stayed at Miaoyinfang to recover from his injuries and was unaware of the outside world's developments for the past two days.

After Lian Shanxin shared the information with him, Qianmian quickly realized one thing:

"The leader will probably come to Jiangzhou in person."

Lian Shanxin was startled: "The Peacock King?"

“Yes, Master, this is your best chance to stir up trouble and become a Grandmaster.” Qianmian looked intently at Lian Shanxin: “I have a plan.”

"You said."

“My dear teacher, you may not be human.”

"You want to die?"

“Master, don’t worry. You might not be human, but a demonic fetus.”

Lian Shanxin's body trembled.

"Your ability to see through my disguise has a name in the Holy Church—the ability to know one's destiny. Those who master the ability to know one's own destiny and the deeds of all beings in the Three Realms and Six Paths over hundreds of millions of lifetimes."

Lian Shanxin felt a chill run down his spine; what Qianmian said seemed to make a lot of sense.

However, there is a problem:
"I cannot see through your past life destiny."

His third eye was not as domineering as the preordained destiny ability described by Qianmian.

Thousand Faces solemnly said, “Master, if you have mastered the power of predestination, you may be a demonic fetus. If you are a demonic fetus, you may be the reincarnation of Maitreya. If you are the reincarnation of Maitreya, then the entire Holy Sect will be your believers.”

Lian Shanxin had a profound realization: "Hiding from the will of Heaven and avoiding cause and effect, all kinds of shackles bind my true self; following the will of Heaven and accepting cause and effect, I now know that I am who I am. It turns out, I am Maitreya!"

(End of this chapter)