Chapter 588: Chapter 582: I Don’t Care About the Length of My Lifespan

[Profound Immortal] Zhao Guanlan appeared, and the atmosphere on-site plunged into an icy silence.

Master of awkward pauses, as expected.

Talking about presence, this response sure has some presence.

No one in the great hall dared to say anything, but the live broadcast room was a completely different scene.

The bullet comments from various countries were densely packed, almost giving anyone with trypophobia a heart attack at first glance.

"Zhao Guanlan?"

"How dare you! The name of [Profound Immortal] is not for you to call directly!"

"That’s right! You’re not worthy of saying his name! [Funny.jpg]"

"Alright, stop pretending to be against him! I think this Profound Immortal guy, although ruthless and black-hearted, looks like a villain more than anyone in movies, TV shows, and novels, but he’s ultimately righteous, right? During several Earth crises, he did step in!"

"Suddenly feeling a bit awkward, kind of embarrassed to diss him now."

"Boo... I’ve been dissing [Profound Immortal] since the Sea Demon disaster, all the way up to now. I’ve dissed him till I’ve got feelings, and now I can’t diss him anymore. It feels so odd..."

"I hereby expel your Earth membership!"

"I declare your declaration invalid! What’s wrong with dissing Zhao Guanlan? We weren’t dissing blindly; we had reasons and evidence! Those who randomly slandered him have had their ashes eaten by fish, and those with a slightly better end have tomb grass three feet high."

"Am I the only one wondering if [Sword Master] and [Profound Immortal] will fight?"

"Don’t think about it, they won’t fight. They’re both Cangming Overlords. Zhao Guanlan, the third generation, wouldn’t be on the throne without the recognition of the first and second generations. It’s a P.Y. deal!"

"I heard that when Zhao Guanlan first came to Earth, he was just a head, and the ones who acted were [Sword Master] and [Demon Child]!"

"Huh? Zhao Guanlan was turned into that miserable state by Lin Qiubai and Zhang Kuang?"

"Goodness, I straightforwardly say goodness! Internal strife in Cangming is quite something too!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Isn’t there an informative post on the Earth Super Forum about ’Profound Immortal Left Arm’s Secrets’? Can’t you go check it out yourself? Zhao Guanlan was too over-the-top on Cangming Star, breaking extraordinary inheritance and borrowing lifespan without returning, so he got beaten up by his brothers. That’s called hitting is caring, scolding is love!"

"Makes sense. I heard [Martial God] and [Prophet] often sparred at Grass Hut Academy, causing heaven to collapse, stars to annihilate, and even the great path to almost vanish! This fits the principle of hitting is caring, scolding is love!"

"Why does it all sound so gay? Something’s off with you guys!"

"The one off is probably you?"

"[Martial God] is a woman, dude! What world did you just cross over from? Rural connections?"

"Zhao Guanlan: Sword Master and Demon Child have issues; I borrowed lifespan by my capability, why return it?"

"Lin Qiubai/Zhang Kuang: Please, you’re weak! Weaklings, be quiet, okay?"

"Zhao Guanlan: That’s why I learned my lesson and came to Earth to collect Life Span Tax, hahaha..."

"Put away your poor imitations! The personas are all collapsing! You’re still messing around cosplaying here!"

"What’s there to say for a two-on-one? If you’re capable, fight one-on-one! My [Profound Immortal] Lord is invincible in the cosmos, undefeated across all heavens, unbeaten in single combat!"

"Fans owe, idols pay. Zhao Guanlan really hit the jackpot with this group of fans!"

"Quiet! Quiet! My [Sword Master] is about to speak! Everyone be good!"

In the great hall.

Lin Qiubai looked calmly at Zhao Guanlan and spoke in a dispassionate tone: "Ma Ran’s lifespan shortfall, leave it to you to make up for it. Once this is done, you and Cangming will be clear of causal ties."

Not far away, Zhu Hanyi, known as [Rain Boiling Sword], upon hearing these words, gently stroked the sword hilt with his right hand, a slight smile curling at his lips.

Although the actual interaction time wasn’t long, yet...

This is indeed a classic Sword Master style!

Simple and direct, no beating around the bush, straight to the point at any time, simplifying complex issues, resolving them with the most decisive means!

Beside Zhu Hanyi, Wan Haihao, trying hard to maintain a standing posture against his sword, brightened up upon hearing this.

Even though he could clearly sense that the current [Sword Master] was now many realms stronger than before, still, [Profound Immortal]’s strength was also obvious to all.

Even if his heart believed Lin Qiubai was stronger, Wan Haihao didn’t really want to see the two of them fight.

What if [Sword Master] defeated [Profound Immortal] but got hurt in the process?

He didn’t want to see [Sword Master] get injured.

Even a minor injury was undesirable.

Being able to negotiate would be the best outcome.

Moreover...

[Sword Master]’s proposal, in Wan Haihao’s view, is a win-win situation! Kill two birds with one stone!

It not only resolves grievances and clears Cangming’s causal ties but also compensates for Ma Ran’s lifespan shortfall.

This is simply the perfect proposal!

Of course, the decision isn’t up to him, Wan Haihao, but to [Profound Immortal] himself!

After hearing Lin Qiubai’s words, Zhao Guanlan fell into contemplation, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

Just a moment of silence, yet it felt like an incredibly long time for everyone present.

Finally, Zhao Guanlan spoke! 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

A faint insidious smile curved on his lips, and his tone was as frivolous as ever, tinged with a bit of nonchalance: "Sword Master senior, you and Demon Child should both know..."

"I don’t care about the length of life."

"In fact, I’m not very interested in lifespan."

"Previously borrowing lifespan from everyone on Cangming Star was merely to complete the cultivation technique, nothing more."

Saying this, Zhao Guanlan smilingly glanced at Ma Ran, speaking with significance: "We’re all brothers who drank the Brotherhood Wine; even without Sword Master’s reminder, I’d help you."

"Whenever there’s a need, just let me know."

Hiss...

Hearing this, Su Qiangwei couldn’t help but take a breath in shock.

It’s confirmed!

The "Life Span Tax" Zhao Guanlan imposed in Japan... no, in Guanlan Country, can indeed be used freely!

Not only can he squander it himself, but he can even pass the excess lifespan onto others!

The eyes of everyone present and many viewers in the live broadcast room turned red.

Even those who didn’t follow the news from Guanlan Country were at least somewhat familiar with the term "Life Span Tax."

On the Earth Super Forum, an expert once analyzed, after summarizing materials and data, that even if the wastage rate in collecting the Life Span Tax exceeded 90%, Zhao Guanlan could still net over 100,000 years of lifespan per month!

What does eternal life mean?

What is the closest entity to immortality?

Snapping back to reality, Su Qiangwei let out a sigh of relief.

No need to worry about Ma Xiansheng’s lifespan anymore.

Although Lin Qiubai likely made this request due to a transaction once made with Ma Ran, a promised commitment, he ultimately stood by his word after all these years.

Thinking about this, Su Qiangwei found Lin Qiubai and Zhao Guanlan much more agreeable than before.

No matter how poor [Profound Immortal]’s character, no matter how bad his personality, he wouldn’t deceive [Sword Master], right?

Having promised, then wanting to go back on it...

Better ask if the sword in Lin Qiubai’s hand agrees!