Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 406 - 239: Qin Mengxuan: I will be the matriarch. Who approves? Who objects?

The "True Understanding of the Sword Dao" that Ling Changqing was currently cultivating was actually incomplete, qualifying only as Low Grade Earth level. This new scroll would make up for that deficiency.

The third Jade Scroll contained a Body Cultivation Technique called the "Xinghai Jade Pool Scripture." It was said to originate from a mysterious, ancient Daoist lineage and was also an Earth level Top Grade Technique.

"...My dear, it seems you’ve all done some very thorough research on me."

Ling Changqing said thoughtfully.

He was a Sword Cultivator, Magic Cultivator, and Body Cultivator, advancing on all three paths simultaneously. Moreover, he was quite proficient in the Four Arts of Cultivation, leaving him with no real weaknesses in combat.

Therefore, the several Cultivation Method Scriptures this beautiful woman had brought him were a perfect fit. Not only were they of a higher grade, but they were also complete, leaving him with no reason to refuse.

Qin Mengxuan smiled. "Of course! To win the favor of a Child of Destiny like you, all the top factions in Yuzhou have been racking their brains studying your strengths and preferences!

The Patriarch of the Liuying Family has already decided to save the most outstanding group of Female Cultivators in her clan just for you, though she has no idea if her dream will ever come true."

Ling Changqing’s expression faltered. He suddenly asked, "But... aren’t you allied with the Liu Ying Clan? Are you planning on telling her the truth?"

It was no longer a secret that these two lineages of female cultivators had formed an alliance to advance and retreat as one in their search for Ling Changqing.

"Of course not,"

Qin Mengxuan replied, her conscience seemingly clear. "Finding you, my dear husband, was entirely my own good fortune. Liu Ying Ziyi didn’t lift a finger, so on what grounds should she get a share?"

Ling Changqing was speechless. "Aren’t you two best friends? You’d sell out an ally without a moment’s hesitation?"

Qin Mengxuan leaned her delicate body forward, wrapped her arms around him for a kiss, and then said with a beaming smile:

"That may be so, but your safety is my top priority! Besides, if the Female Cultivators from the Liuying Family were to squeeze in, they would take up far too much of your time. I’m afraid they would tire you out."

’Forget allies, forget sharing. Unless I have absolutely no choice... aren’t the women of my Lu Hua Palace lovely enough? Why must I let the Liuying Family be the ones to benefit?’

Ling Changqing shook his head. No matter how profound her Cultivation Realm, she was still a woman in the end. There were just some things you could never expect them to be reasonable about.

The last Jade Scroll recorded the locations and descriptions of twelve ancient Secret Realm cave mansions. Immense opportunities and treasures were said to be hidden inside.

In the past, cultivators had set foot in these Secret Realms, including some illustrious masters of great power. Unfortunately, they were all thwarted by the vicious and terrifying Restriction Traps inside, returning in defeat without exception.

Lu Hua Palace had also tried in previous years, sending large numbers of elite forces to explore them. They paid a great price but still had little to show for their efforts.

Qin Mengxuan gave this Jade Scroll to Ling Changqing, hoping that he could use his supreme Luck and Fortune to perhaps open these ancient Secret Realms and obtain the opportunities within.

It was said that several renowned Ancient Heavy Artifacts, some lost Celestial rank Techniques, and rare Elixirs were among the opportunities hidden inside.

Whoever was fated to obtain them could change their destiny, soar to prominence, and become one of the handful of masters of great power in this world.

"Darling, you can hold onto this for now. You can go take a look in the future, once you’ve advanced to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm."

Qin Mengxuan said softly, and Ling Changqing nodded in agreement.

For the next several months, the young couple lived the life of an immortal pair in the cave mansion. Every day, when they weren’t engaged in Dual Cultivation, they were discussing the merits and flaws of various Cultivation Techniques and Divine Techniques, as well as training methods.

The benefits to Ling Changqing of having such a Great Power as his mentor proved to be immeasurable.

And Qin Mengxuan spared no effort in guiding him, showing even more dedication than when she had taught her own Direct Disciples. After all, she only had one husband, and he was far more important than any disciple.

Half a year slipped by quietly. With Qin Mengxuan’s help, Ling Changqing successfully grasped all three Earth level Top Grade Techniques, reaching an introductory level with each.

One day, after a satisfying round of Dual Cultivation, the couple finished soaking in the hot spring. Still wishing it could have lasted longer, they got dressed again.

"...Alright, darling. Our relationship is different now. Shouldn’t you take me back to your family’s home to meet them?"

Qin Mengxuan wrapped her slender hands around Ling Changqing’s neck, her beautiful, star-like eyes shimmering with flirtatious charm as she spoke in a cajoling tone.

"Well..."

Ling Changqing couldn’t help but feel conflicted. ’The Changqing Continent, and by extension the entire Feiyu Sea Region, is just too small. How could it possibly accommodate a Great Power at the Divinity Transformation Peak? She could cause all sorts of trouble. The combined Cultivation of all the women at home, Luo Qingxuan included, couldn’t hold a candle to hers. There would be no contest.’

"I can promise you that I absolutely won’t cause any trouble at home, and I won’t make things difficult for them. What’s more, I won’t leak any information about them. How does that sound?"

With Qin Mengxuan’s sharp and perceptive mind, how could she not understand Ling Changqing’s reservations? She immediately made a solemn promise.

"Then... alright!"

Ling Changqing thought for a moment and finally, reluctantly, agreed.

’The main reason is that, given our relationship as Dao Companions, even if I refused to tell her, she’d find her way there sooner or later, just like Long Nu—Luo Qingxuan—did back then.’

The two returned to the island above, where Qin Mengxuan waved her hand, forming several seals to reseal the cave mansion.

"Oh, right. You should take this Jade Talisman, darling. You can come and stay here for a while whenever you need to in the future."

Qin Mengxuan took out a palm-sized Jade Talisman, imprinted it with her Divine Sense, and handed it to Ling Changqing.