novelsite Chapter 2618: Convict the King
Chapter 2618: Convict the King
Chapter 2618: Convict the King
Even Han Li, who was always arrogant, realized the deeper meaning behind Lingyun Sect's move.
He looked at Qu Zhenzun with a strange expression. "Baiqiao is really ruthless... You want it?"
Qu Jianlei's lips twitched slightly, and he hesitated before speaking, "Isn't there a second option?"
If there were other options, he really wouldn't want to choose this one.
There aren't many complicated reasons, it's just that... I don't want to do what Baiqiao wants!
Ling Yun did indeed have a second option: if Qu Zhenzun could preach in Taiyuan Sea, he could lend out a sixth-order spiritual vein for five hundred years!
Although it is only used for cultivation, five hundred years is enough time to witness a Golden Core cultivator go from birth to natural death.
You must know, that's a sixth-order spiritual vein—sixth-order!
"The vast Taiyuan Sea is only used for cultivation?" Qu Jianlei smiled dismissively.
He's seen many magical artifacts at the Nascent Soul level before. Not to mention the palace in Han Li's hand, Mount Ling is also a clone of a magical artifact of the same level.
To give a simple example, if he takes Taiyuan overseas and encounters any danger, wouldn't it be a very strong defense to hide inside?
He may not necessarily need to use similar functions, but not granting him the relevant rights—who are we underestimating?
"You're overthinking it," Han Li laughed. "They only lent you a sixth-order spiritual vein for cultivation, they didn't say it was the Taiyuan Sea!"
"Holy crap..." Qu Jianlei looked at Jin Ge in astonishment, "Ling Yun has a second sixth-order spiritual vein?"
This is really... some are dying of drought, while others are drowning in floods!
“I don’t know about that,” Jin Ge shook his head. “Sixth rank…that involves the division of the spirit, so I can’t ask.”
Treasures at the Nascent Soul level are not something a True Venerable can inquire about casually, let alone avoid suspicion from the sect!
However, he hesitated for a moment, then added, "With a sixth-order spiritual vein, one can create clones!"
Even spiritual veins can have clones now... Qu Jianlei was speechless.
However, upon further reflection, it doesn't seem to be that difficult to understand.
If a fifth-order spiritual vein can spontaneously generate intelligence, then is it strange that a sixth-order one can have an avatar?
After a moment's thought, Qu Jianlei asked again, "They only said they'd lend me a sixth-order spiritual vein for cultivation, but didn't mention the Taiyuan Sea?"
“Hmm,” Jin Ge nodded, then hesitated for a moment before adding, “I don’t think it’s likely to be Taiyuan Sea.”
“Even beings like Realm Envoys disdain to deal with True Venerables. Taiyuan Sea… unless it is willing, Baiqiao cannot force it.”
“Those are all excuses,” Han Li scoffed. “Maybe Ling Yun is worried that Qu Zhenzun has run away with Taiyuan Hai.”
He had truly pondered how unfathomable the hidden trump cards of the True Venerable were.
When planning the battle against the Human-Faced Bee, Qu Zhenzun stated that he would be responsible for cleaning up the mess in the final battle.
Based on his past performance, it can be understood that he is quite confident in dealing with the remnant soul of the Divine Lord.
The power of birth and death is very strong, but it is far from sufficient to make such a promise.
The key point is that Han Li only took the palace on a whim and didn't expect to be able to refine the Nascent Soul level treasure.
As it turned out, the palace was indeed quite stubborn, but through his tireless efforts, it is now actually usable to a certain extent.
Of course, it's still a long way from being fully refined; it might take a thousand or eight hundred years.
However, what Han Li values is that even a Nascent Soul cultivator might be able to refine a Nascent Soul level treasure that was stolen.
Heroes are just ordinary people, and so are those mysterious treasures. Once the mystery is exposed, they become less mysterious.
"Heh, Taiyuan Sea?" Qu Jianlei chuckled dismissively, then frowned. "Tsk, what's the third option?"
“No more, only two,” Jin Ge shook his head. “What, you’re not satisfied with either?”
“Indeed,” Qu Jianlei nodded, “I admit, Baiqiao truly understands people’s hearts…”
"But I can improve the spiritual veins of Cangwu sooner or later, so why should I accept Ling Yun's favor?"
If he were to enhance the spiritual veins of Cangwu through his own abilities, the nature of the situation would be different.
At that time, Cangwu will no longer be just a subordinate force of Lingyun, but will become a semi-independent force.
Although it is semi-independent, it is still considered to be under the sect's name, but at least it can be said to be subject to orders but not summons.
Qu Jianlei was quite confident about this, as he knew all too well how deep Cangwu's resentment towards Houde was.
Of course, he had seen many intelligent beings who feared power but did not appreciate virtue, and he would not easily gamble on human nature.
However, he still has a certain degree of trust in his core supporters.
Even if he loses the bet, it's not a big deal. He can afford to lose just the Cangwu Realm.
Even if it might be a little embarrassing, so what?
Isn't it better to discover an untrustworthy and ungrateful place as early as possible? That way, you can save a lot of sunk costs.
Even though Cangwu was semi-independent, Qu Jianlei had no intention of becoming a mountain king.
His journey is to the stars and the sea; he looks down on this small corner of the world and wants to pursue semi-independence, but he doesn't like the feeling of being bound.
Furthermore, he couldn't bear to disappoint those who had high expectations of him.
However, this will take some time. Currently, his financial resources... if he goes all out, they're probably about the same.
The key issue is that his level of understanding is too low, so this matter can probably only be handled after he is distracted, which is somewhat regrettable.
“I understand what you mean,” Han Li nodded, then spoke again, “but why are you only thinking about choosing one of them?”
"I remember you said that only children make choices, adults want it all!"
Qu Jianlei was slightly taken aback at first, then shook his head with a wry smile, "Did I say that? This... is probably a bit difficult."
“It’s not difficult!” Jin Ge immediately spoke up when he saw him considering the possibilities.
The sorcerer was actually very bitter inside. The sect had become an obstacle to his advancement, and he also had to help protect its interests. Who could understand this dilemma?
So when he helps his friends come up with ideas, he really doesn't hold back at all.
He believed that he could discuss the Dao in Taiyuan Sea, but the reward would be five hundred years of cultivation in a sixth-order spiritual vein, plus the enhancement of Cangwu's spiritual vein.
In this way, Ling Yun gains face and Qu Zhenzun gains benefits, isn't that great?
He even bluntly stated, "Does this mean that only Lingyun is allowed to set a price, and no one is allowed to bargain?"
“This… is exactly what I’m looking for,” Qu Jianlei said, frowning.
Since they were all family, he decided not to hide anything. "But if I care so much about Cangwu, wouldn't that expose my weakness?"
"Those with flaws are human; those without flaws are monsters!" Jin Ge declared without hesitation. "Do you want to lose your humanity?"
"I told you long ago to sever your ties to the mortal world," Han Li muttered. "Let's see how you, with your compassionate Dao, advance to the Nascent Soul stage!"
“A Daoist partner is also a form of affection,” Qu Jianlei glanced at him. “I don’t want to live too pragmatically; I only seek a clear conscience and a clear mind!”
"Being a Daoist partner is also a form of affection. I remember what you said," Han Li nodded with a smile. "Although I'm a little jealous of them, I'm also very happy."
"However, Senior Master Shu, this is our bottom line. If Baiqiao tries to bargain again, be careful we don't actually run away with Taiyuan Sea!"
A master of courting death, truly extraordinary in his capacity for doing the fool.
However, the word "we" indicates that his hopes are not only placed on Qu Zhenzun, but he also has his own methods.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes at him. "It's nothing but Taiyuan Sea. Look at you, so ignorant."
He had no doubt that the Dao Stele could restrain Taiyuan Sea, especially since the other party was a spirit of a weapon, which should be in a soul form, making their business a perfect match.
But why expose such a trump card? Besides, that's Lingyun's most prized treasure!
Let alone kidnapping him, even just having such a thought would be unbearable for Ling Yun.
"Young man, I've put up with you for a long time," a woman's voice suddenly rang out, "What have I done to offend you?"
"Damn it..." The spider on Qu Jianlei's shoulder instantly jumped a long way away. "It's...it's...it's you?"
Qu Jianlei and the other two were stunned.
After a long silence, the handsome young man finally managed a dry laugh, "This, senior... we meant no disrespect."
"Shut up!" the woman said softly. The next moment, Han Li was swiftly thrown far away and disappeared without a trace.
However, the female voice did not appear. "You have a big problem with me?"
"I...I didn't, did I?" Qu Jianlei exclaimed in astonishment. "I never intended to abduct or run away with you, senior!"
What kind of crazy plot twist is this? Not only is the artifact spirit at the Divine Transformation level, but it can also roam freely, and even the restrictions of Jiuyou Island can't stop it!
Considering that the Great King was nowhere to be seen before, is he about to enter a phase of... being distracted everywhere?
"If you dare to dream, I might even admire you!" the woman said calmly. "Then why have you repeatedly looked down on me?"
Qu Jianlei finally understood the consequences of the outspokenness of the human-faced bee—there are some things that even a great ruler cannot tolerate.
He thought for a moment and then said, "It's probably because my senior didn't protect me, so I harbored resentment and underestimated him. It was my fault."
“You really don’t know how to talk,” the woman’s voice came again. “Give me a nicer, more pleasant explanation.”
"Senior!" Han Li shot over from afar, "I was the one who said the offensive words, you can say them to me..."
The next moment, he disappeared again.
"A pleasant... explanation?" Qu Jianlei felt a chill run down his spine. So, lately, I've been cursed by a great ruler?
Fortunately, so far the other party has not shown any ill intent—after all, it was they who spoke recklessly first.
But who could have imagined that the spirit of the Taiyuan Sea would be so miraculous?
It seems that in the future, when making casual remarks... no, when analyzing higher-dimensional existence, we really need to be careful about various taboos.
But at the same time, he was a little unconvinced. How could so many of the great virtues that had disappeared from the Great King suddenly appear?
After thinking for a moment, he slowly spoke, "Your Majesty, I've been single all this time, and I'm really not good at making girls happy..."
"Who's the girl? I'm the ancestor!" the woman's voice said softly. "It's true you're single, but that explanation is too perfunctory!"
That being said, it's clear that she doesn't reject the term "girl".
(End of this chapter)