Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts

“She wants the dragon vein of the Tianxuan Sect,” Xu Ming said slowly.

Hearing Xu Ming’s words, Qin Qingwan was momentarily stunned before her brows furrowed.

For Qin Qingwan, the truth was that she didn’t feel much attachment to the Tianxuan Sect. If the sect’s dragon vein was taken, so be it. At worst, the disciples of Tianxuan Sect could just join another sect.

The disciples of Tianxuan Sect were all highly talented. Even if they switched to a new sect, they would surely thrive, and many sects would be eager to take them in.

If nothing else, they could simply establish a new sect and start afresh.

But for her master, things were different.

Her master was already 3,700 years old and had spent all those years in the Tianxuan Sect. The bond and affection her master had for the sect were beyond words.

Would her master really agree to hand over the dragon vein that the Tianxuan Sect had nurtured for ten thousand years?

The chances seemed slim.

“Regarding the matter of the dragon vein, I personally don’t feel strongly about it,” Qin Qingwan said slowly. “Though I’m a disciple of the Tianxuan Sect, to be more precise, I’m a disciple of the Wanhua (Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers). Most of my time has been spent there, so my feelings toward the Tianxuan Sect are, to be honest, not that deep.”

She sighed softly, guilt flashing in her eyes as she looked at Xu Ming.

“But for my master, it’s a completely different story.

“Xu Ming, I’m sorry. I can’t convince my master about this. She has to make this decision herself.

“But Xu Ming, don’t worry. I will help you get the Tianxuan Mirror! I promise—”

Before Qin Qingwan could finish speaking, Xu Ming stood up and gently placed his hand on her head.

“Qingwan, you’re overthinking this. You’re putting too much pressure on yourself.

“I’ve already told you, I’ll handle the matter of the Tianxuan Mirror on my own. You don’t have to help me. The fact that you, as a disciple of Tianxuan Sect, aren’t blaming me is already enough to make me happy.

“What you should do is follow your heart. Do whatever you feel is right. Don’t worry about me.

“Of course, from my perspective, I’d prefer if you left this place as soon as possible.

“When the Zixia Grand Ceremony becomes a battlefield, it’ll definitely be a war between cultivators at the fifth stage and above.

“You have great talent, and your future is limitless, but your current level is still too low.

“As for the dragon vein, you can talk to Elder Wangxuan about it. It’s no big deal.

“Even if Elder Wangxuan doesn’t cooperate with us, that’s fine.

“My concern is whether you’d feel upset if the dragon vein of the Tianxuan Sect is taken.

“If it would upset you, then I won’t do it. I don’t want to become your enemy.

“But since you said it doesn’t matter to you, I can act without hesitation.

“Alright, I’ve said what I needed to say.

“I’ll head out now. Think it over carefully. If Elder Wangxuan wants to see me, just call for me at my courtyard.”

“Mm…” Qin Qingwan nodded. “When Master returns, I’ll have a good talk with her.”

“Alright, I’m leaving,” Xu Ming said, withdrawing his hand. “If Elder Wangxuan finds me still here when she returns, I’m afraid her impression of me will only worsen.”

“Haha…” Qin Qingwan chuckled softly, covering her mouth. “Does her impression of you really matter? Is it that important? Don’t tell me you’re interested in my master?”

Xu Ming flicked her forehead lightly. “I don’t like your master. But she is the master of someone I like.”

“You… What nonsense are you saying!” Qin Qingwan’s cheeks flushed red as she turned away in embarrassment.

Looking at the plain hairpin he had given her, now adorning her hair, Xu Ming’s gaze softened.

“Shengsheng, let’s go.”

“Alright…”

Xu Ming and Shengsheng’s voices echoed behind Qin Qingwan.

When Qin Qingwan turned around, Xu Ming had already left the Wanhua (Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers) with Shengsheng.

By the time Xu Ming returned to his courtyard, Mo Zhuer was already sitting outside, waiting for him.

To be honest, every time Xu Ming saw Mo Zhuer, he couldn’t help but feel a little tense.

And with the increasingly deep exchanges he’d had with Mo Zhuer, Xu Ming found it harder and harder to discern whether she was an enemy or a friend.

“Come in.”

Xu Ming lifted the array barrier and brought Mo Zhuer into the courtyard.

Shengsheng felt a little unhappy in her heart. She had thought she could have some alone time with her Brother Xu, but here came that big sister again.

This big sister was always clinging to her Brother Xu!

What’s more, this big sister used to hate Brother Xu. Shengsheng remembered her Brother Xu spanking her once!

But despite her small displeasure, Shengsheng still ran off to play elsewhere, not wanting to disturb her Brother Xu as he handled serious matters.

Sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard, Mo Zhuer smiled faintly. “I wonder how your conversation with the Fairy Qin went?”

Xu Ming replied honestly, “I told Qingwan everything. She said she’d talk to Elder Wangxuan about it, including the matter of you wanting the Tianxuan Sect’s dragon vein.”

Mo Zhuer nodded. “That’s as it should be.”

Xu Ming: “…”

“Why are you looking at me like that?” Mo Zhuer asked.

“I thought you’d be angry, but you’re surprisingly calm,” Xu Ming said.

Mo Zhuer chuckled. “What’s there to be angry about? I can’t claim the dragon vein on my own anyway. If you told her, then so be it.

“Besides, in my plan, I already intended to involve Elder Wangxuan.

“Even if you hadn’t said anything, I would have gone to see Elder Wangxuan tomorrow or the day after.

“Did you really think that just the two of us could achieve our goal? That would be impossible.

“Still, I do have one question.”

“What is it?” Xu Ming asked.

Mo Zhuer stood up, casually flicking a strand of spiritual energy toward Shengsheng. The energy seeped into Shengsheng’s mind, making her feel drowsy. She leaned against the wall and fell asleep.

Only then did Mo Zhuer walk behind Xu Ming. She wrapped her arms around him from behind, her warm breath brushing against his ear as she whispered softly, “Did you really tell Fairy Qin everything?”

Mo Zhuer’s hand slid to Xu Ming’s chest. “Did you tell her about the nights we’ve spent together?”

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