Chapter 144: Only Little Senior Uncle Can Defeat Little Senior Uncle

Hearing his grand-master say she wouldn't stay long within the sect, Li Changshou felt a slight pang of disappointment.

He had originally planned to involve his grand-master in the formation construction, hoping to acquire more rare materials for Little Qiong Peak...

Cough, none of that truly mattered.

If his grand-master had only returned for a brief visit of a few days, Little Qiong Peak could still maintain its former stability and peace, which wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

Li Changshou already had a plan in mind. Once Jiang Lin'er finished speaking about her 'entrustment,' he said,"Grand-master, there are two matters your disciple has kept from my master, but I must report them to you."

"What would you need to hide from your master but report to me?"

Jiang Lin'er scrutinized Li Changshou, naturally detecting nothing unusual.

Having spent years battling outside, she had developed keen instincts.

At this moment, her intuition told Jiang Lin'er that among her three disciples and grand-disciples, this newly met grand-disciple in the Return-to-Dao realm was far more reliable than her second disciple...

...much more reliable.

Li Changshou deliberately showed a hint of helplessness and replied,"My master is prone to emotional outbursts, so I had to keep it from him. But Grand-master, your mind is surely resolute and you won't do anything regrettable on impulse."

Jiang Lin'er's fingers trembled slightly, and she immediately said, "Could it be... something happened to your senior uncle as well?"

As expected, she was sharp.

That would make explaining things much easier for him.

Li Changshou sighed, "Senior Uncle went to North Continent to collect herbs years ago and was injured by a poisonous beast. The sect's deacons were slow to respond, and Senior Uncle reincarnated more than eight hundred years ago."

Jiang Lin'er closed her eyes, her breath trembling for a moment, then she quickly exhaled.

"Is this matter also related to his Xianlin Peak?"

"Senior Uncle Wan Jiangyu was searching for a precious medicine to repair my master's spiritual foundation. The cause was Daoist Kuai Si of Xianlin Peak, who acted on lustful impulse, so it's naturally related."

Jiang Lin'er clenched her left fist, and the White Tiger Ferocious Soul Saber she carried emitted low growls.

"Do you know how that Daoist Kuai Si died? Killed by an outside enemy; he got off too lightly!"

Li Changshou considered his words carefully, watching Jiang Lin'er. Once she had calmed down, he transmitted his voice:"This is the second matter your disciple must report. One day, during a dream, I happened to witness...

...It seemed to be in a market town on the border of North Continent. Daoist Kuai Si discovered someone impersonating him and pursued them.

Daoist Kuai Si, being ruthless, intended to ambush and kill the impostor but was knocked unconscious by a poisonous pill.

The person took Daoist Kuai Si to a canyon, destroyed his spiritual foundation with a poisonous pill, and then used a grand lightning formation to simulate a heavenly tribulation for ascension, striking him until his body was destroyed, his dao dissipated, and his soul scattered.

Afterward, that person entered North Continent using Daoist Kuai Si's form, disappearing without a trace.

My dream ended there."

"Good!" Jiang Lin'er gritted her teeth and cursed, "Nothing less could appease my hatred!"

Then, Jiang Lin'er closed her eyes and concentrated, her aura gradually calming down.

When Jiang Lin'er opened her eyes, her face was tinged with sorrow. She sat in the armchair, lost in thought.

Li Changshou remained silent beside her, simply waiting.

Jiang Lin'er adjusted her emotions surprisingly quickly. She said in a low voice,"Later, I will search through the Five Continents and Three Thousand Worlds, and spend the rest of my life, if necessary, to find your senior uncle's reincarnated self."

"Grand-master, perhaps it would be a good idea to go to the Underworld as a Human Dao disciple, bring some gifts, and inquire with the ghost messengers."

Li Changshou shook his head and sighed, "If my cultivation weren't too low, preventing me from entering the Underworld through the mortal world's City God temples, I would definitely try to inquire myself."

"Right! Why didn't I think of that...?

Hmm?"

Jiang Lin'er eyed Li Changshou with a hint of suspicion.

Li Changshou sighed inwardly. As expected, this grand-master wasn't easy to fool.

But it didn't matter. He was already prepared to strike at any moment and incapacitate her.

Li Changshou's gaze was open and frank as he met Jiang Lin'er's eyes, feeling no guilt whatsoever.

Jiang Lin'er murmured, "It seems my second disciple has taken on an extraordinary student."

"My junior sister, Ling'e, truly has exceptional talent," Li Changshou said. "Seeing Grand-master's valiant demeanor today has filled this disciple with immense admiration.

However, Grand-master, it would be best if what I saw in my dream is not spread externally."

Jiang Lin'er calmly said, "Am I someone who doesn't know the gravity of things?

You... how did that person in your dream achieve that?"

"That, your disciple does not know."

"You don't know? That's fine," Jiang Lin'er slowly nodded. "I can see you've taken very good care of my second disciple. You've worked hard."

Li Changshou bowed. "Your disciple may have spoken out of turn just now. Please don't be offended, Grand-master."

"Offended by what?

Having traveled and fought outside for so many years, I've seen countless extraordinary people and strange deeds; nothing surprises me anymore.

As for my second disciple's situation, ultimately, it's because I wasn't in the mountains to protect them fully, allowing them both to suffer such immense grievances..."

Jiang Lin'er looked down at her hands, then suddenly raised one!

Li Changshou instinctively took a step back, his left palm already gripping an engraving knife.

Simultaneously, dozens of formation foundations within Little Qiong Peak flickered with light, and the paper figurine in Li Changshou's sleeve had already uncorked a porcelain bottle, ready to activate its medicinal power at any moment!

But...

Jiang Lin'er merely raised her hand and slapped herself.

Li Changshou: ...

Grand-master, such sudden movements could easily lead to trouble.

Consequently, Jiang Lin'er's cheek swelled, crimson blood trickled from the corner of her lips, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she quickly sniffed and held them back.

She stood up and declared, "I'm going to the Underworld right now."

"Grand-master, there's no need to rush," Li Changshou hastily said. "You've just returned to the sect; you should spend more time with my master!

Your disciple has kept this matter from him, even using some tricks to mislead him, saying that Senior Uncle didn't wish to see him, and my master has been feeling melancholy about it..."

"True, there's no need to rush this now. I was a bit flustered,"

Jiang Lin'er sat back in her chair and raised a hand to smooth out the swelling on her cheek.

She then thought of something else, looked at Li Changshou, and forced a somewhat awkward smile.

"Are you... a reincarnation of an eminent person?"

Li Changshou replied seriously, "Your disciple was taken in by my master at a young age and has followed him in cultivation ever since. Grand-master can ask my master about this."

Jiang Lin'er then asked, "Today, why did Elder Wan Linyun protect me? I've had no dealings with this elder whatsoever."

"Your disciple received several poison scriptures from Elder Wan Linyun and often interacts with him. Elder Wan also holds your disciple in high regard."

Not a single leak.

Jiang Lin'er pondered for a moment and understood. She gave a wry smile. "With you by my second disciple's side, I don't have much to worry about anymore.

Your name is Changshou, isn't it?"

"Yes, I am."

"Is there anything you desire?"

Li Changshou shook his head. Instead, he took a treasure pouch from his robe and handed it over with spiritual power.

Inside were numerous pills for healing, consolidating vitality, and restoring spiritual power, as well as two spirit pills capable of stabilizing severe injuries.

"This is a small token of respect from your disciple. All these pills were obtained from Elder Wan. Please accept them, Grand-master, and please do not mention this to anyone."

Jiang Lin'er took the treasure pouch, scanned it with her divine sense, and then her mouth twitched.

Li Changshou said, "Grand-master, you've been traveling and toiling outside; taking care of yourself is paramount."

"You..."

Jiang Lin'er was suddenly torn between laughter and tears.

She suddenly realized that the total value of spirit stones, rare materials, and pills in the two ring-type storage magic treasures she had just given away was less than a third of the immortal pills inside this pouch.

Furthermore, life-saving spirit pills were incredibly precious to an Immortal like her, who had just broken through and often flirted with death.

Jiang Lin'er shamelessly put away the treasure pouch, feeling a bit awkward.

So, she stood up, patted her chest, making her plate armor clank, and declared firmly,"I, Jiang Lin'er, am determined to be friends with someone like you!"

"Grand-master, I am your grand-disciple."

Jiang Lin'er said wistfully, "Let's just interact as friends privately. Don't make me feel too useless."

Li Changshou: ...

"Whatever makes you happy. Please guide my master more when you are on the peak, Grand-master."

"Don't worry. I originally only planned to stay for three days, but this time, for your sake... I'll stay for ten days to half a month before leaving."

Li Changshou wanted to ask more about the Three Thousand Worlds, but after thinking it over, he decided to remain silent.

Asking too many questions could easily lead to more karma.

Soon, Jiang Lin'er and Li Changshou finished their conversation. She deactivated the formation and pushed open the wooden door, allowing the others outside to enter.

Jiang Lin'er's mood had recovered. She seemed to have forgotten the two matters Li Changshou mentioned. After scolding Qi Yuan for being useless a few times, she began praising Ling'e's talent.

The others looked at Li Changshou with suspicion. Qi Yuan couldn't help but pull Li Changshou aside to ask what he had told his grand-master.

Li Changshou had already prepared his excuse, simply saying that his grand-master had lectured him and given him some benefits, instructing him to protect Little Qiong Peak well in the future.

Qi Yuan... believed him.

Xianlin Peak, having seen bloodshed today, seemed filled with an air of defiance.

Meanwhile, Little Qiong Peak was already bustling with activity, starting fires for cooking.

By the stove, Li Changshou and Lan Ling'e exchanged glances, each showing a slight smile, as they busied themselves with Youqin Xuanya.

However, Youqin Xuanya's sole duty was to taste the dishes; she dared not interfere with other tasks.

Ling'e found an opportunity and whispered, "Grand-master, is it settled?"

Li Changshou pursed his lips and transmitted his voice back, "Not completely stable yet. While Grand-master is on the peak, you should attend to her by her side."

"Okay," Ling'e agreed, continuing to busy herself.

In the evening, a banquet was set up in the thatched hut.

Aside from the Three Immortals of the Wine Clan, no other guests came to disturb them today.

Li Changshou again secretly reminded Jiu Wu, who gave him a reassuring look.

Jiu Wu was careful not to drink too much, fearing he might say something regrettable after imbibing.

Jiang Lin'er also drank quite a bit. After three cups, she exhibited a rare boldness for a Qi practitioner.

She took off her plate armor, revealing a coarse cloth short shirt, underneath which she wore a tight bandeau.

Li Changshou, with an academic curiosity, took a few more glances. It seemed there really wasn't much... curvature.

As a result, Ling'e's sense of closeness to her grand-master doubled, while the grand-master gradually began accumulating anger towards Little Jiu Jiu, dragging her into a drinking contest.

But...

Jiu Jiu, from the Potian Peak lineage, the last disciple of Immortal Wanging, had practically swum in wine vats since childhood and hadn't stopped drinking for a thousand years of cultivation. Her alcohol tolerance was beyond immense!

Before long, Jiang Lin'er was showing signs of intoxication, while Jiu Jiu merely smacked her lips, not even getting started...

Old Daoist Qi Yuan asked, "Master, how have you been these past thousand years outside?"

"Passable."

Jiang Lin'er's expression was a little complex, showing joy, bitterness, and mostly, a sense of profound emotion.

She raised her hand and patted Qi Yuan's shoulder, calmly saying,"Your master now has many dubious friends. You also have some new 'uncles' and 'aunts' out there, but rest assured, your master will definitely not let them come into the sect to take advantage of you."

Qi Yuan immediately gave a wry smile.

Jiang Lin'er then sighed softly, stretched, and said,"Meeting you today is truly a stroke of luck for your master, a turning point.

Originally, I had given up all hope of breaking through to the Heavenly Immortal realm. About a few years ago, I was severely wounded in an attack. As I lay dying, a flash of insight suddenly appeared in my mind, allowing me to achieve the breakthrough.

Truly, all my fortune from the past thousand years was used for this breakthrough.

I have a friend who is skilled in divination. Afterward, she cast a hexagram for me, saying that I had received help from a noble person in the unseen, and my fortune had been elevated by a notch..."

As she spoke, Jiang Lin'er looked at Li Changshou, chuckled, and said meaningfully,"Now, I understand a little something."

The short Daoist, Jiu Wu, laughed, "Talk of fortune is inherently a bit ethereal."

"That's because you, Little Wu, don't know the art of observing aura," Jiang Lin'er retorted irritably, and Jiu Wu repeatedly offered appeasing smiles.

Jiang Lin'er's cheeks were flushed. She suddenly asked, "Your master... has he found a Dao companion in these thousand years?"

"That's naturally impossible," Jiu Jiu interjected. "My master's Daoist title is Wanging, so he naturally wouldn't harbor emotional thoughts."

"Wouldn't harbor emotions?" Jiang Lin'er snorted. "He changed that Daoist title to Wanging himself back then. If you don't believe me, go ask him...

But, speaking of which."

Jiang Lin'er swayed as she stood up. With a flicker, she appeared behind Jiu Jiu and looked down at her.

"I understand the reasoning, but why are you so... *hiss*..."

Jiu Jiu inexplicably felt a pang of unease in her heart. Memories that had been concealed by repeated drunkenness quietly resurfaced.

A thousand years ago, it seemed she was often...

Jiu Jiu shivered and immediately tried to stand up and dodge, but Jiang Lin'er pinned her down, rendering her immobile.

"Elder Jiang, please don't mess around! I'm over a thousand years old!"

"Is being over a thousand years old so great? Your master and I entered the sect at the same time, you little brat!

Let your senior aunt check you. You're definitely hiding some unspeakable misdeeds!"

"Ah! Changshou, quickly control your grand-master!"

"Hehehehe... I'm the boss here now. What do I have to fear if your master isn't around?"

Beside them, Ling'e, Li Changshou, and Youqin Xuanya suddenly had a realization.

Little Martial Aunt Jiu Jiu's occasionally wild behavior today seemed to have found its origin...

However, playfulness aside, Li Changshou still maintained his usual habit of monitoring Xianlin Peak.

Judging by the reactions from that side, there would still be some trouble to deal with later.