The Quest for Immortality

This is such an important matter, and this waste only speaks of it now. If it weren’t for this, I would have used all means to capture that little ghost back then!

Master Xiao looked at Shui Yan with murderous intent, then turned his head, eyes slightly open, with a sinister gaze, looking toward the distant ”Mo Hua”.

In his eyes, blood-colored Evil Qi surged, a terrifying aura.

But the distant ”Mo Hua”, being just a ”blanket person”, didn’t feel afraid, so there was no reaction at all, resting calmly by the broken wall.

Instead, Gu Changhuai, nearby, sensed something unusual and looked over coldly.

Both of them locked eyes, atmosphere tense, but neither spoke a word, and after a moment, they each withdrew their gaze.

Master Xiao coldly harrumphed in his heart.

”This Gu Changhuai, still as alert as ever...”

”As for that little ghost...heartwide indeed, sleeping soundly...”

He collected his emotions, his eyes squinted again, hiding everything within his heart’s city fortress, and calmly said:

”I understand, the matter of the Water Prison Forbidden Box, do not mention it to anyone...”

”Yes.”

”How is your cultivation technique progressing?” Master Xiao asked Shui Yan.

”Not to let Big Brother down, I’ve already reached the fourth layer.” Shui Yan replied.

Master Xiao’s expression slightly eased, nodding: ”That’s about right...”

Upon hearing Master Xiao’s words, Shui Yan also seemed relieved, cupping his hands:

”The spell point of the Water Prison Sect is indeed exquisite, all thanks to Big Brother’s full teaching that I could have such abilities at my disposal.”

Full teaching?

Mo Hua was taken aback upon hearing this.

So all of Shui Yan’s abilities were taught by the smiling tiger?!

Master Xiao ”hmm”ed in acknowledgement, saying no more, instead waving his hand to let Shui Yan leave.

Shui Yan saluted and then left.

There was only Master Xiao left in the field.

Mo Hua frowned and was about to leave, when suddenly a divine thought moved, discovering another silhouette.

”Someone else is coming?”

Mo Hua thought for a moment, then continued to stay at the corner of the wall, pricking up his ears to listen.

After a while, a figure stepped out from the shadows, walked up to Master Xiao, and cupped his hands: ”Uncle.”

The visitor was exceptionally talented, precisely Xiao Tianquan.

Master Xiao glanced at Xiao Tianquan, with an extremely complex expression, then after a moment, coldly laughed, ”No need to call me uncle.”

Xiao Tianquan said, ”The bloodline is unbroken, with this bond of cause and effect, you will always be my uncle.”

”Bloodline...”

Master Xiao’s expression was indifferent, with a touch of ridicule, ”Everyone knows, in the eyes of the wealthy, money is nothing; in the eyes of the nobles, power is nothing; and in the eyes of the family, blood ties are nothing.”

Master Xiao looked at Xiao Tianquan, his expression growing colder, his gaze more indifferent, even carrying a trace of long-suppressed anger and unwillingness:

”I have worked hard, scheming for so many years, did so much dirty work, paid countless efforts for the Xiao family, all I sought was the position of Court Leader.”

”Some matters, even, in order not to implicate the family, all the dirty water I bore alone.”

”You, at a young age, entered the Taoist Court, it was also me who supported you step by step.”

”You wanted achievements, fine! I found people to work for you; you were bored, I went to Rouge Boat to find women for you; you wanted prospects and network, I introduced you to the Young Masters’ Pavilion...”

”I even planned it, as long as I became Court Leader, managed relationships, paved the way, the next Court Leader of the Fifth Grade Qianxue Dao Tribunal, would definitely be yours!”

”But I never expected...”

Master Xiao’s eyes were filled with anger, ”Those old undead in the clan are so eager to even bypass me and directly elevate you to compete for the Court Leader position!”

Master Xiao laughed in extreme anger, ”What a great plan! I worked tirelessly all my life, laid down the path with great difficulty, not even having stepped on it yet, only to find myself as nothing but a stepping stone.”

”This is the family! When it comes to connections, it’s all kinship; when it comes to interests, it’s all indifferent beasts!”

Xiao Tianquan’s face turned slightly pale, expression somewhat ashamed, ”Uncle, this is the Ancestor’s arrangement, I am also helpless...”

”Of course you are helpless, the benefits all fall onto you, what more do you want?” Master Xiao coldly laughed.

Xiao Tianquan lowered his head and bowed to Master Xiao.

Master Xiao stared at Xiao Tianquan for a moment, knowing that in this matter, his nephew indeed had no say in it, feeling understanding, but simultaneously could not help but feel envy in his heart.

Blame only the fact that among this generation of disciples of the Xiao family, Xiao Tianquan was truly too outstanding.

Bloodline, spiritual root, talent, perception, appearance—everything was excellent.

If I were the Ancestor, I would surely also favor this direct-line grandson, thinking of ways to pave the way for him.

Compared to this energetic Heaven’s Chosen Son, an aging, petty middle-aged Supervisor like me, if discarded, no one would care, nor would anyone spare a glance.

As long as one is young, talented, and attractive, the future interests for the Xiao family are limitless.

Especially... arranged marriage.

Master Xiao said indifferently: ”I heard that the Ancestor and the others are discussing your engagement with Xia Canonical Official...”

This sudden statement was like a bolt from the blue, stunning the eavesdropping Mo Hua.

The Howling Celestial Dog... and Xia Canonical Official’s engagement?!

What??

Mo Hua’s mouth was agape like a duck egg.

What in the world?

After the shock, Mo Hua immediately realized something, collected his emotions, focused intently, and continued listening.

In another place, within the sound isolation formation.

Xiao Tianquan cupped his hands, silent, clearly acknowledging it.

Master Xiao’s face carried a hint of mockery, and a hint of admiration, nodding: ”Truly worthy of the Ancestor, doing what others don’t dare to think...”