Chapter 422: Execution Immortal Four Sword Diagram

"Sister Yun, would you like some wine? My senior brother brewed it himself!""Hmm, just a little is fine...""Sister Yun, try this! My senior brother's cooking skills are amazing!""It truly is a rare delicacy. I've eaten so little before, but it seems I'll have more delicious food to look forward to in the future."

W-what just happened?From the window of the opulent kitchen, which resembled a golden palace, Li Changshou leaned back, holding an iron pot, and watched the distant scene in bewilderment.His immortal sense couldn't detect Yun Xiao's presence; he had to rely on his physical sight.

The little romantic strategies he had prepared were now utterly useless!He hadn't done anything, yet Yun Xiao and Ling'e had become so close, just like that?

Ling'e's eyes were clear, her soul active, and there was no hint of abnormality compared to before. Moreover, based on Li Changshou's understanding of her, Ling'e was even less nervous than usual, and those continuous "sister" calls...He, as her senior brother, had never been called so sweetly!

Yun Xiao usually carried a faint halo and rarely approached others, unless it was Fairy Qiong or Fairy Bi.But Ling'e was sitting shoulder to shoulder with her right now. Ling'e even pressed down on Yun Xiao's skirt while kneeling, yet Yun Xiao not only didn't mind but also gazed at Ling'e with a gentle expression...

She made a move, Yun Xiao made a move!Good heavens, Yun Xiao braided Ling'e's hair!

Li Changshou seemed to be caught in a bizarre spiral of confusion, descending deeper and deeper, unable to extricate himself!Could it be that he had misunderstood something about the Primordial World's environment?

Li Changshou's neck felt as if it were stretching, his brows furrowed deeper, and his eyes widened.Why had he been so "soft-hearted" just now and not used his Paper Effigy of the Swimming Fish?If only he had known, he would have been ruthless and eavesdropped on what they said!At the time, he just wanted to respect them, even if it meant accepting and fixing the most difficult situations...How did they end up being so mutually accepting?

A glint flashed in Li Changshou's eyes...A trick, it must be a trick!

"Water God, let me handle it! You're about to burn this! This azure silk jade radish is a rare and premium ingredient!"Bai Ze rushed over, shouting, took the iron pot, and tossed it a few times. He first let out a sigh of relief, then began to exclaim in wonder:

"Amazing, indeed, truly amazing.But for little Ling'e, who is only at the Heaven Immortal realm, to be so harmonious with Fairy Yun Xiao, a Quasi-Saint...Water God, do you have some secret method?Perhaps one day, this humble Daoist will also feel a worldly desire and go find a few fairies to forge some connections."

Li Changshou crossed his arms, the apron on his person being one of his few remaining tributes to his past life. He pondered, "Mr. Bai, your idea is a bit inappropriate.It's best not to approach matters of emotion with any ulterior motive, otherwise, you'll lose sincerity and purity."

Bai Ze adjusted the flavors of the dish in the pot, habitually refuting, "This humble Daoist, however, believes the Water God's statement is somewhat incorrect.The feelings between men and women inherently arise from the interplay of yin and yang. If there wasn't an instant attraction, how could any story follow?This humble Daoist has lived among mortals for over ten thousand years, and these matters are quite common.Which young master with a dashing demeanor, or which delicate maiden with a graceful figure, would approach each other if they weren't initially captivated and didn't have something in mind for each other?"

Bai Ze, a true ancient contrarian.Li Changshou said, "This matter cannot be generalized. Different beings have different perspectives; some focus on external aspects, while others prioritize internal qualities. Both are perfectly understandable."

Bai Ze chuckled, "So, Water God, when you look at Fairy Yun Xiao, do you focus on her internal or external qualities?""Why do I feel like Mr. Bai is setting a trap?"

Li Changshou pursed his lips, saying calmly, "When I first met Fairy Yun Xiao, I found her gentle and captivating.Most fairies in the Primordial World are born beautiful. If that were the only reason, then I truly would be a lecherous philanderer.Actually, what truly left an impression on me at the time was how incredibly powerful this gentle fairy was; with a single command to kneel, Brother Gongming immediately complied."

Bai Ze smiled dismissively, "Really?""Naturally," Li Changshou chuckled, "The reason I admire Fairy Yun Xiao is partly for her decisiveness when facing matters, partly for the precision and ruthlessness of her actions, and partly for her gentleness.Such a woman is indeed quite a unique being."

Bai Ze scooped the dish onto a plate, eyes squinted in a smile, "Water God, why are you so unwilling to admit it? ...Never mind, as long as you're happy."Li Changshou shook his head and said, "I'll make a few more dishes. Mr. Bai, please prepare some more ingredients."

Incidentally...With his Super-Tier Wind Whispering Spell fully activated, he distinctly heard Ling'e and Yun Xiao's voices carried by the wind.However, what puzzled Li Changshou was that they didn't mention anything related to his "Longevity" (寿) at all. Instead, they were discussing cultivation methods.When he said "discussing," it was, of course, Yun Xiao guiding Ling'e in her cultivation...Because of this, Li Changshou became even more cautious.

A moment later, Li Changshou and Bai Ze each floated to the side of the pond with two exquisite dishes. After arranging the plates and setting out the bowls and chopsticks, just as Li Changshou was about to speak, Bai Ze stood up and said:"Well, there's a distinction between master and servant. This humble Daoist is merely a propitious beast pulling carriages for the Human Path and a cook, so I'll go lie down nearby."

As soon as Bai Ze finished speaking, he was about to distance himself and stay out of the matter, but a relentless hand pressed down on his shoulder from the side.Li Changshou sternly said, "Though there are no outsiders today, if someone were to pass by and see such a scene, they might think our Human Path is persecuting propitious beasts."

Bai Ze's mouth twitched, and his goatee trembled. "Water God, have you persecuted too few already...?""Mr. Bai, please join us at the table."

Yun Xiao's gentle voice drifted over: "Since I'm here to visit today, I also have a few words I'd like to say to Mr. Bai."Bai Ze suddenly shivered, his Dao heart inexplicably tensing. He first stood up, then kneeled formally, back straight, smiling with narrowed eyes, and bowed his head, saying:"Please, Fairy Yun Xiao, command me."

"Mr. Bai, you speak too highly. You are a wise strategist from ancient times; how could there be any talk of commands?"Yun Xiao looked at Li Changshou, a touch of tenderness in her eyes. Seeing Li Changshou smile and blink, she then turned her gaze to Bai Ze.

"I know Mr. Bai has his own plans for joining the Human Path, but please remember that the Water God is not solely involved with the Human Path; he assists all three Daoist sects.""Fairy, please rest assured," Bai Ze said, bowing his head, "This humble Daoist will do his best to assist the Water God from now on, with absolutely no other intentions!"

Yun Xiao nodded gently, winked at Li Changshou, and then continued to whisper softly with Ling'e.Bai Ze secretly let out a long sigh of relief, his left hand trembling. His neck seemed to be stuck, and it took him several tries to turn and look at Li Changshou. Just as he was about to speak, a gentle breeze swept past, yet his back was drenched in cold sweat.

Li Changshou couldn't help but frown inwardly...Why did both of them feel such immense pressure when facing Fairy Yun Xiao?Carrying two huge question marks, Li Changshou interjected himself into Yun Xiao and Ling'e's conversation, pulling out a reserve of knowledge he had never displayed before.From clothing color coordination to various hairstyles, and then to the compatibility between the Dao and one's temperament...

Li Changshou gently took over the lead in the conversation, ensuring that neither Ling'e nor Yun Xiao felt abrupt or left out.But unfortunately, despite his subtle probing, Li Changshou failed to elicit any useful information.

As the sun dipped in the west and night fell, Yun Xiao remembered that she shouldn't stay long and bid farewell.Just as Li Changshou stood up to escort Yun Xiao out of the mountain gate, Ling'e surprisingly chimed in:"Senior Brother, even if you use a clone, remember to escort Sister Yun Xiao back to Three Immortals Island."

Li Changshou smiled and agreed. He didn't use a clone at the moment, instead riding a cloud to escort 'Young Master Xiao' away from the Immortal Du Sect.After flying several thousand miles outside the sect, Yun Xiao stopped her cloud, turned, and gazed at Li Changshou before her, as if a thousand words were conveyed in her eyes at that moment.

"You don't really need to escort me. Otherwise, I'll worry about you."Li Changshou coughed and directly asked, "Although it might be undignified to ask, I'm truly curious: what did you and Ling'e talk about?"

"You can ask Ling'e yourself later; I won't say much more."Yun Xiao's gaze was somewhat distant. She lowered her head and gently said, "From now on... if you need me to do anything, just tell me directly. Don't make things too difficult for yourself.If you can't even trust me, why should we interact like this?"

Li Changshou frowned and asked, "Have you divined something?""No," Yun Xiao looked away.

Li Changshou said, "Fairy, could you look me in the eye?"Yun Xiao raised her head and looked at the person before her. Their gazes met, and instantly, the clouds, moon, and stars seemed to vanish.

A moment later, just as Li Changshou was about to ask his question again, Yun Xiao spoke first: "I will keep that copper coin safe."As expected, she had divined something, but she certainly didn't know much.

"Yes," Li Changshou chuckled, "Don't worry, when I do things, self-preservation is always my top priority..."Yun Xiao suddenly asked, "If I can overcome my love tribulation and pass through the predestined calamities, would you and I journey together through the Three Realms and search among the stars?"

Li Changshou frowned slightly, gazing into her eyes that seemed to hold entire galaxies, and sighed:"I was wondering what you were worrying about, suddenly coming to the sect and seeming to have your heart healed by Ling'e.I didn't expect that you were actually feeling some anxiety and apprehension.Ling'e's disposition is indeed a perfect remedy for this kind of emotional ailment, no wonder..."

"Hmm?" Yun Xiao blinked."Ahem, emotional insecurity, or 'gains and losses,' is common when a relationship is warming up. It can be likened to a heart demon in matters of love," Li Changshou said, extending his right hand with a smile. "It stems from concern for each other, as the other person's importance in your heart grows.Its main symptom is overthinking, a feeling of unease, but it's really nothing.May I borrow your hand?"

"Yes," Yun Xiao extended her jade-like right hand. At Li Changshou's prompting, her fingertips trembled imperceptibly as they touched his palm.Li Changshou gently took her soft hand, without exerting any force;A faint blush appeared on Yun Xiao's cheeks, and a trace of confusion flickered in her eyes.

Li Changshou asked, "Are you worried that once your Dao heart is perfected, there will be no place for me within it?""How did you know..."

"Actually, I've worried about such things too," Li Changshou said, gripping her hand slightly firmer, "but I later found peace."Yun Xiao quickly asked, "Why did you find peace?"

"I always prioritize stability in my actions," Li Changshou chuckled. "When I considered these things before, it was much more complex than what you've imagined, otherwise, I couldn't have convinced myself to admit my true feelings.Let me tell you everything today.If you and I achieve a perfect karmic bond through the Dao of love, but because of it, you pass your love tribulation and no longer have me in your heart... then I will simply melt your Dao heart again and drill my way back in.I even considered what would happen if you were to get injured and lose your memory in the future; in that case, I would write our story into a novel, have you read it from the beginning, and then re-enact it with you.I meticulously considered all sorts of scenarios before deciding to let our relationship develop naturally.Actually, these aren't the most troublesome situations. What bothered me the most was my insufficient cultivation, which might prevent me from protecting you in the calamities you might face in the future. But then I understood...If I tried my utmost and still couldn't protect you, then I wouldn't be worthy of forming a karmic bond with you.What did you just ask me?"

Yun Xiao gently poked Li Changshou's palm with her finger. Li Changshou understood and loosened his grip, feeling a touch of disappointment in his heart.But then he felt several soft, jade-like fingers intertwined with his own. He instinctively tightened his hand, and without realizing it, their fingers were interlocked.

Yun Xiao gazed into his eyes and softly said:"If my love tribulation passes and my Dao heart is without you, I will destroy my Dao heart and cultivate an obsession related to you.I just asked:Can we make a promise based on calamity? Once I am free from all tribulations and disasters, will you journey with me through the Three Realms and search among the stars?"

"I will.""Today's promise, with no hesitation in my heart."

Yun Xiao's soft hand slowly slipped back. "May you prioritize self-preservation, act within your capabilities, and not forcibly defy destiny."Li Changshou sternly replied, "Don't worry, I am very stable."

Then he performed a Daoist salute, receiving a slight bow in return;The fairy stepped onto her cloud and flew forward, looking back once or twice.

But ultimately, she dissipated into the mist and vanished into the world. Li Changshou stood silently for a long time.The Investiture of the Gods calamity...He needed to redouble his efforts to secure power.And, he also needed to have a mature conversation with Ling'e when he returned.Rewards were definitely in order, especially since Ling'e would soon be going out for training, and writing more scriptures would be beneficial.One faced a life-and-death tribulation ahead, while the other had a longevity tribulation to come...It gave Li Changshou a headache, making it hard to feel at ease.

A short while ago, amidst the ethereal clouds, outside the Three Realms.On the steps of a certain palace, over a dozen figures had gathered, watching...Watching a cloud mirror, condensed by power, framed by four peerless divine swords.

The Four Immortal Slaying Swords were displaying exceptionally outstanding effects at this moment. Not only was the image incredibly clear, allowing for four different angles, but it also restored the original sound almost perfectly, re-enacting the speaker's tone and breath without the slightest deviation, making the viewers feel as if they were present. Truly worthy of their name as innate supreme treasures!In the image, a man and a woman held hands, fingers interlocked, and his voice transmitted:"I am very stable."

The immortals sitting on the steps had various expressions. They had just arrived and were gestured by their revered Master to watch what the cloud mirror revealed...Several female immortals were filled with emotion, a few male immortals showed satisfaction, and only one or two individuals held jade talismans, recording this practical lesson from the Three Sects' master of emotions.

"Ah," sighed the young Daoist seated at the highest point, popping a light-gold grape into his mouth. "If only you all had even thirty percent of little Chang Geng's skill in developing romantic relationships...All you do is cultivate, cultivate, which has led to our Jie Sect disciples generally being a step above those of the Chan Sect in terms of strength among the three sects!If the calamity of the Daoist schools' rise and fall doesn't fall upon our Jie Sect, who else will it fall upon?"

Daoist Duobao, Zhao Gongming, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, Grand Immortal Wuyun, and over ten other immortals bowed their heads in agreement.Turtle Spirit Holy Mother whispered, "Master, it's because you took too many disciples back then, so none of us dared to take any..."

"That's not important," the young Daoist waved his hand. "Who can analyze what was most important about that farewell on the cloud?"Everyone pondered for a moment, then Duobao chuckled, "This disciple awaits Master's teachings."

"Look, did Chang Geng make any promises to Yun Xiao just now?If you think carefully, he actually didn't.All his words had a prerequisite: that they form a karmic bond through the Dao of love. In other words, their relationship isn't that intimate yet.But why did it move Yun Xiao so much?It's precisely because for a disciple as intelligent as Yun Xiao, flowery words are absolutely useless; she would see through them instantly.Only the most sincere thoughts from one's heart, laid bare for Yun Xiao to see, can dispel her concerns.Like you, Gongming, you've gone out with Jin Guang a couple of times, always just looking at scenery. Can't you try to find the right feeling and say some loving words?"

Zhao Gongming sighed, "Alas, Master is right to admonish me.Master, did you summon us just to watch my second sister bid farewell to Chang Geng?Master, what did they do before this?"

"They drank wine, chatted, and talked about their feelings. Ahem, let's get to the main point."The young Daoist adopted a serious posture and said calmly, "The Great Dao does not increase, and heaven and earth do not grow.Recently, the heavenly secrets have been in chaos, and the great calamity is probably not far off, perhaps within one or two thousand years. You should all have sensed it.Now, the strength of our Jie Sect cannot increase any further. You should each find a way to promote the Dao of love, making everyone less focused on cultivation. If you have any difficulties, prepare gifts and seek advice from Chang Geng.This Master will soon go to the Chaos Sea to see if I can find any treasures to suppress the sect's luck...Gongming? Later, send Chang Geng a painting, tell him it was personally made by this Master, to uplift his spirits."

After speaking, the young Daoist swept his sleeve, and his figure instantly vanished, as if his presence had been directly erased from the scene, leaving no trace.Zhao Gongming was about to accept the command, but then he froze and quickly said:"Master, you haven't given this disciple the painting yet!"

From the void outside the hall came a soft hum, "Just find a piece of canvas and imprint it with the Four Immortal Slaying Swords. Remember to leave some of the original Immortal Slaying Sword Qi on it for him."The chief disciples of the Jie Sect and the attending immortals exchanged glances. The four precious swords hummed softly, automatically floating in mid-air, awaiting Zhao Gongming to retrieve a canvas to wrap them.

Thus, half a day later...In the back hall of the Sea God Temple, Li Changshou looked at the precious painting before him, his forehead creased with dark lines.What did Grandmaster Tongtian mean by this?After carefully examining the four swords in the painting, Li Changshou suddenly felt a chill on his neck, and his hair stood on end.