Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 409 - 240: Ling Changqing: My Lady, I Don’t Want to Strive Anymore...

’Once they fully recover their past-life memories and Cultivation, my status as the Grand Palace Master of Lu Hua Palace will seem rather inadequate in their presence.’

At this thought, Qin Mengxuan’s expression grew more serious, and her attitude toward the other women unknowingly became a little warmer.

Originally, this heaven’s favored daughter valued Ling Changqing, but that didn’t mean she had to lower herself to befriend the women around him.

But now, it seemed Qin Mengxuan’s thinking might have been flawed. Any woman chosen by Ling Changqing was likely far from simple.

Being able to meet Ling Changqing and become his Dao Companion in itself meant that their Life Charts and destinies surpassed those of most other heaven’s favored daughters in this world.

After a bit of idle chatter, Tang Qiu Yao returned to announce that the banquet was ready.

So, the women went to the banquet hall together. The Array Restriction outside had already been activated to ensure no outsiders could see in.

...

「Yuzhou, Divine Maiden Mountain Range.」

This magnificent mountain range, which snaked and coiled for over a hundred million li like a primordial dragon, was one of the three main Dragon Veins in Yuzhou.

Through long ages of evolution, numerous branch ranges, both large and small, had split off from this massive mountain system, giving rise to countless Spirit Vein Blessed Lands.

The main peak of the mountain range was over ten thousand li high and was known as Shana Fanghua Peak. The headquarters of the Liuying Family was located here.

At this moment, atop the main peak, amidst layers of opulent and beautiful palaces, numerous stunningly beautiful and youthful Female Cultivators hurried back and forth, riding their Escape Lights.

In a grand hall suffused with a radiant glow and swirling Spiritual Mist, the magnificently graceful Patriarch, Liu Ying Ziyi, who wore a floral, bright red palace robe and had a dignified expression, was discussing matters with several Elders.

"...You’re saying that Grand Palace Master Qin Mengxuan’s whereabouts are unknown?"

Liu Ying Ziyi blinked her sparkling, bright eyes, her expression puzzled.

"Yes. Ever since she learned that the Child of Destiny had appeared in Danyang Valley over half a year ago, she decided to go investigate personally. After that, her whereabouts became unknown."

Below, a Female Cultivator Elder with a mysterious aura, completely wrapped in a black robe, answered in a hoarse voice.

"Then... what was the situation at Lu Hua Palace at the time?"

Liu Ying Ziyi pressed.

"At the time, Palace Master Qin ordered the entire Sect to be on high alert and dispatched a powerful team to urgently assemble and rush to Danyang Valley in an attempt to vie for the Child of Destiny."

"But as for what happened later, you already know, Patriarch. All the major powers fought a great battle, and in the end, it was all for nothing!"

the Female Cultivator Elder replied.

During that massive, chaotic battle, Lu Hua Palace arrived late, so their involvement wasn’t deep; they were mostly just observers.

Once the melee finally came to a close, the group of Female Cultivators returned to Lu Hua Palace under the command of Vice Sect Leader Su Qinglian, and they made no further moves afterward.

Liu Ying Ziyi hadn’t seen Qin Mengxuan make an appearance back then; the latter had only maintained contact with her through a Communication Jade Talisman, and she hadn’t thought much of it.

’But thinking back on it now, something seems a little off, doesn’t it?’

’Could Qin Mengxuan have met with some accident? Was she ambushed and plotted against by a Great Power from a rival faction? Or did she run into some other kind of trouble?’

At this moment, Liu Ying Ziyi had not yet considered the possibility that Qin Mengxuan might have beaten her to finding Ling Changqing, let alone that she had already gotten her wish and consummated their relationship.

She was simply worried about her good friend’s safety and wanted to confirm the situation.

"Never mind. For now, don’t mention this matter to anyone else. Just make sure you keep it a secret."

Liu Ying Ziyi instructed after a moment of thought.

"Yes, Patriarch!"

The Female Cultivator Elder rose, bowed, and then left the hall.

Liu Ying Ziyi waved her hand. All the surrounding Female Cultivators bowed slightly and withdrew in silence.

When there was no one else around, the Female Patriarch took a Deep Purple Jade Talisman from her Storage Bracelet and began trying to contact Qin Mengxuan.

As close friends whose families were also strategic allies, the two women naturally had a special means of communication.

This time, she was not disappointed. A response quickly came from the Jade Talisman:

"...Little Sister, what’s so urgent? Urgent enough for you to use this Magical Artifact?"

Qin Mengxuan’s slightly languid and sultry voice sounded from the Jade Talisman.

Liu Ying Ziyi was delighted and quickly said, "Big Sister, you haven’t made an appearance for so long, I thought something had happened to you! I’m so glad you’re all right!"

What she didn’t expect was that, across a vast distance, on the other end of the Jade Talisman, upon a wide and lavish Beautiful Jade Embroidery Couch, brocade curtains hung low, and a faint fragrance permeated the air.

Stark naked, her snow-white skin dazzling, Qin Mengxuan was leaning against an embroidered lovers’ pillow. She held the Communication Jade Talisman in her jade-like hand, her stunning face flushed like a sunset, exuding an endless charm.

After their intense "battle," Ling Changqing was still acting like a small child, nestled in her arms and feasting on her "snowy peaks."

’I have to admit, being a kept man is truly wonderful. I wouldn’t mind living like this every day!’

’My dear wife, I don’t want to strive anymore!’

Ling Changqing mused to himself. The quality of Lu Hua Palace’s Dual Cultivation Technique was naturally beyond question. Combined with Qin Mengxuan’s devoted attention, the wonderful sensation it brought him was unparalleled, so much so that he was lost in pleasure and forgot about everything else.

"...Big Sister, where on earth has Ling Changqing hidden himself? Do you have any leads?"

Liu Ying Ziyi asked.

’Him? He’s right here in my arms, misbehaving!’

’Too bad I could never tell you that...’

Qin Mengxuan chuckled inwardly, her smooth, jade-like hand gently caressing Ling Changqing’s face. On the surface, however, she responded with a serious tone:

"That is indeed a difficult matter! The man is full of tricks, and no ordinary method works on him. Finding him is up to fate, I’m afraid. Er..."

Her soft and sensuous voice suddenly halted because Ling Changqing had just mischievously bitten her.

"Big Sister, what’s wrong?"

Liu Ying Ziyi keenly sensed that something was off with her voice.

"Ah, it’s nothing. I was just observing a Dao Scripture!"

Qin Mengxuan said, trying to cover her slip. At the same time, she shot Ling Changqing a coquettish glare and twisted his ear with her jade-like hand, applying a bit of pressure.

’You little rascal, I’ll deal with you in a bit!’

Ling Changqing just smiled. Finding the situation even more stimulating, he wrapped his arms tightly around her plump, smooth body and continued their Cultivation.

"Alright, Little Sister, let’s leave it at that for now. Next time we’re free... we’ll talk!"

Qin Mengxuan’s slightly panicked voice came through, and then the Communication Jade Talisman went silent.

"..."

Liu Ying Ziyi’s expression was one of confusion. Her feminine intuition made her feel that something was vaguely amiss.

But no matter how wild her imagination, she could hardly conceive that Qin Mengxuan—who had always been famously chaste and aloof toward any Male Cultivator—was currently with Ling Changqing...

After some thought, she had no choice but to put away the Jade Talisman, rise, and leave the hall.

「On the Beautiful Jade Embroidery Couch.」

"SMOOCH!"

"My lady, have mercy... I’ll never dare do it again!"

"You shameless little thief! Scared now, are you? Don’t you dare run!"

Qin Mengxuan’s charming voice, though filled with mock anger, rang out as she pinned Ling Changqing down, her voluptuous, smooth, and beautiful body pressing down hard on him.

...

「The next morning.」

When Ling Changqing emerged from the inner chamber of the boudoir, his steps were unsteady, and one side of his body felt weak.

The consequence of angering Qin Mengxuan last night was being pinned to the bed and thoroughly "squeezed dry" by her, again and again, with all sorts of techniques used in rotation.

The experience was both blissful and agonizing—an indescribable, bittersweet pleasure.

Facing the rising sun, Ling Changqing stretched his limbs and slowly went through a set of Health Boxing. A torrent of Spiritual Qi surged into his organs and meridians, and his completely depleted Essence, Qi, and Spirit quickly returned to its Peak.

"Husband, you’re up?!"

Adorned with a Cloud Hairpin Phoenix and dressed in a bright red Embroidered Phoenix Palace Robe, the noble and radiant Tang Qiu Yao walked over, her beautiful eyes sizing him up with a teasing smile.

Her gaze seemed to say: ’Serves you right for being so bold as to provoke and bring back such a living goddess. Now you know how powerful she is, don’t you?’

"Don’t laugh, alright? Spare me a little dignity, please?"

Ling Changqing sighed. ’I can’t really be blamed for this.’

"Come on, the Patriarch and the others are waiting for you!"

Tang Qiu Yao huffed, linked her jade-like hand through his arm, and they walked toward the Inner Garden Flower Hall together.

Ling Qiyue, Yu Ruoshuang, Luo Qingxuan, Xue Qingtan, and Meng Feiyu were all present and chatting amongst themselves.

Seeing Ling Changqing enter, Ling Qiyue didn’t say much. She simply nodded and said gently:

"Husband, you’re here. Let’s begin the meeting. First on the agenda is the plan to upgrade the family’s Protective Array..."