Longevity Chronicles

Chapter 321 - 236: Asking Yuan Gong for a Plan to Overcome Yulou, Tao Qian Uses the Beauty Trap Again

At last, it was the first time Tao Qian had come into contact with Zhang Baisui, the Tribulation Leader.

Having seen him twice before, Tao Qian had already thoroughly understood his character.

A second-generation warlord, he was quite appealing, although somewhat indecisive, but he definitely wasn't a bad person.

Especially since Zhang Baisui had also practiced the Forbidden Technique, and although he was merely a Destiny Defining Fetus Cultivator, he was a part of the Cultivation World, where the moral standards were much lower than in the Mortal World. By comparison, this young master was indeed a Good Person.

Zhang Bai didn't know that the stranger from the Jin family, a Tribute to the Overseas Dragon Demon, unexpectedly deemed him worthy of a Good Person Card.

Provoked, he angrily burst out, first hurling an insult at the Ninth Prince, Zhu Qi.

This scared several cultivators in the vicinity so much that their souls nearly flew out, and they all rushed to cover Zhang Baisui's mouth.

Tao Qian found it amusing yet understandable.

"Though he is a second-generation, he was sent here as a hostage, he really should be careful in what he says."

"Moreover, these guardian cultivators were initially thought to be backed by the Great Sect supporting the warlord Zhang Jiudeng; now it seems they are not. A true Great Sect wouldn't be so cowardly."

After these thoughts flashed through his mind, Tao Qian was just about to bid farewell.

Suddenly, Jin Xiuju, who had been lying in Zhang Baisui's arms all this while, stood up.

She wiped her tears, then returned the Exorcism Jade Machine filled with gold and silver treasures and spiritual materials and techniques to Tao Qian, and said very sincerely:

"My father's will made it clear. The Jin family's treasure is a reward for Sister Yunrong and Senior Jin Lin for escorting Xiuzhu here; if Senior Jin truly regards Xiuzhu as a junior, he should not refuse."

"Brother Zhang is still willing to abide by the marriage agreement to marry Xiuzhu, which is a blessing Xiuzhu cultivated in her previous life."

"Now that Xiuzhu's entire family has perished, without any blood relatives left to arrange things for her, only Sister Yunrong and Senior Jin Lin are left. I don't know if they could also stay for a while longer, see Xiuzhu off in the wedding palanquin before leaving."

After these three sentences, a flicker of surprise passed through Tao Qian's eyes.

Unexpectedly!

The previously spoiled and naive young miss had also matured.

Clearly, Jin Xiuju also knew that, for Mortals or ordinary cultivators, the invaluable Jin family treasure had no allure for Tao Qian and Yunrong.

If things were to end just like that, allowing the two to leave,

even though Zhang Baisui was provoked into fulfilling the marriage agreement, there was still no real guarantee for her.

On the contrary, by giving up the Exorcism Jade Machine and finding a reason for the two to stay at Zhang Mansion, even just for a while, she, Jin Xiuju, would have pillars of support.

If, within these days, she could seize the opportunity to grow closer to them,

then even as an orphan marrying into the Zhang Family, her life might not be so miserable.

"No wonder, suddenly facing such a huge catastrophe, with her entire family gone, only she is left."

"Suddenly maturing is also quite normal."

With this thought, Tao Qian sighed inwardly.

Then, under the anxious gaze of Jin Xiuju, he slightly nodded.

Seeing this, a look of joy could barely be concealed in Jin Xiuju's eyes.

Beside them, Zhang Baisui hadn't noticed anything amiss, but the group of guardian cultivators and the butler dispatched by Zhang Jiudeng to take care of the Young Master were in a panic.

These people did not want to openly defy the Young Master's decision in public, but they had already decided to immediately send someone to gather information.

If Prince Zhao Mansion persisted in exterminating the Jin family members, they would forcibly send Jin Xiuju away.

Because of this abrupt change, apart from Zhang Baisui, the other members of the Zhang Family did not show pleasant expressions towards Tao Qian and Yunrong.

Until the next moment, Tao Qian pushed the Jin family's treasury back into Jin Xiuju's hands, and then said:

"If it's said to be a dowry, then it's a dowry."

"It's not that I look down upon your Jin family, but Yunrong and I indeed don't lack these things."

"When the time comes for you to marry, as your only two elders, Yunrong and I will give you another great gift."

Hearing this, the expressions of the Zhang Family people looked much better.

Jin Xiuju, touched by something, began to cry and laugh.

...

Although Zhang Baisui was provoked and promised he wouldn't breach the agreement.

But Jin Xiuju, Tao Qian, and their group still didn't stay at Zhang Mansion. The group of guards and butlers sent someone out to gather information, and after confirming that Prince Zhao Mansion had no plans to punish the Jin family, arranged for them in a neighboring vacant Bie Fu.

During this time, Tao Qian, having nothing else to do, randomly selected a guard cultivator from Zhang Mansion, tapped his palm, and glimpsed the background of these people.

He also learned some trivial information about the ludicrous warlord Zhang Jiudeng.

"Heavenly Immortal Dao!"

"Calls itself a part of the Daoist, but it actually belongs to a Heterodox force, initially a hidden small sect within the Ancient Qin Province, taking advantage of the crumbling Forbidden Technique, the whole sect of cultivators, big and small, stepped into the world."

"Because of the special nature of the 'Jade Emperor Heavenly Immortal Origin Scripture,' the Great Book they cultivated, this sect grew crazily strong through the power of Divine Dao incense, and in no time, it became the leading Heterodox force within the Ancient Qin Province."

"To extend its influence beyond Ancient Qin, it formed an alliance with the great warlord Zhang Jiudeng, becoming one of the many Cultivation forces supporting this warlord."

"This sect is adept in cultivating spiritual power and Summoning God among other Divine Power techniques. Once prepared, it can fight above its level, although not for long, and every battle requires a heavy toll."

"Over time, with many such battles, they inevitably perish."

"To gain the trust of Zhang Jiudeng, the sect resorted to a cunning strategy."

"First, they created a false god called the Golden Lotus Heavenly Girl, and nourished it for several months using the power of Divine Dao and incense. This Heavenly Girl, transformed from death to life, was stunningly beautiful, with an ethereal immortal aura, and later was presented by the Heavenly Immortal Dao to Zhang Jiudeng."

"This warlord, truly a hungry ghost in his lust, was greatly pleased to have the Heavenly Girl, and thus deeply entangled with the Heavenly Immortal Dao, further leading to more corruption in Ancient Qin Province.