Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 204 - 158: Ling Changqing: Women are Tigers

Flow Shadow Ice Cicada silently shook her head at her, communicating via Divine Thought:

"Let's just forget it. That girl isn't appealing at all—she's got no chest, no butt, just a total beanpole. How could our husband possibly like her?"

Realization dawned on Liu Ying Meng Luan's face. She nodded her delicate head. "Alright, I'll go warn them. No one is to say the wrong thing!"

Although they hadn't spent much time together, the beautiful, palace-gowned woman had already noticed some of Ling Changqing's preferences.

For instance, his gaze lingered longest on her own majestic, snow-white peaks, and he didn't neglect the First Miss's or the other sisters' either.

It was clear their dear husband particularly favored women with voluptuous, enchanting curves. He most likely had no interest in those who were too thin or slender.

Thus, Bingchan took Ling Changqing's arm and gave him some quick instructions, while Meng Luan called the other female cultivators over to brief them.

"Husband, I have an Illusory Mirage Waistband here. Putting it on can alter your appearance and aura. Take it!"

Bingchan took a dusty, unremarkable waistband from her Storage Pouch and handed it to Ling Changqing.

"Alright, I'll give it a try!"

Ling Changqing said, taking the waistband.

He actually had similar Spiritual Artifacts, but their effects were limited. They couldn't block the prying of certain advanced scouting-type Divine Techniques, so he had never used them.

After fastening the waistband, Ling Changqing's appearance and aura did indeed undergo a subtle change, adding another layer of disguise.

Meng Luan came over to inspect him and seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

"It's easy enough to fool ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but for people like me and the First Miss, seeing through it wouldn't be difficult."

It was, after all, only an item at the Spiritual Artifact level. One couldn't expect too much.

"Let's not worry about it for now. It's better than nothing!"

Bingchan said with a smile. 'Perhaps when we get back, I can ask our clan's ancestor if he has any better treasures.'

A moment later, dozens of streaks of Escape Light arrived before them, descending gracefully from mid-air to reveal the figures of several dozen female cultivators.

Every one of them was a beauty with a graceful figure and gorgeous features—all except for the one in the lead.

"...Sister Bing Chan, so it was you?"

A somewhat childish, tender voice rang out.

The speaker was the female cultivator in the lead. She had rosy lips, pearly teeth, and a face of floral beauty, but unfortunately, she looked to be no older than ten.

Moreover, her figure and body type were also like that of a little girl: a chest as flat as an airfield, and legs like spindly reeds beneath her skirt.

Ling Changqing merely glanced at her before silently retreating behind Meng Luan.

'Just as I thought.'

Bingchan understood completely. An enthusiastic smile appeared in her eyes as she stepped forward to exchange pleasantries with the loli.

This was another of the Liu Ying Clan's Immortal Seeds: Liuying Jing.

Her Cultivation Level was similar to Bingchan's. Although she didn't look old, she had in fact been on the path of Cultivation for thirty years.

While Liuying Jing spoke with her clan sister, her gaze swept casually over the female cultivators behind her. Most of them were familiar faces.

That was normal, since they were all from the same clan.

"Eh? Who's this?"

Liuying Jing's eyes narrowed slightly as she asked in surprise, "Sister, why is there a man in your group? That's against the rules, isn't it?"

The Liu Ying Clan's expedition into Dragon Soul Valley this time consisted only of female cultivators; there wasn't a single male cultivator among them.

That was why Liuying Jing concluded that Ling Changqing wasn't from their clan and must have been someone Bingchan found along the way.

Meng Luan said gently, "Ninth Miss is correct. This fellow Daoist is a disciple of the Mu Family. He happened to help us with a small matter, so we're bringing him along temporarily. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

As soon as we help him find the Mu Family's group, he'll leave on his own."

"Oh, is that so?"

Liuying Jing nodded and didn't press the matter, seemingly believing the explanation.

However, Ling Changqing keenly noticed a subtle, hidden look in her eyes. 'She probably didn't believe Meng Luan's explanation at all,' he thought.

The two groups of female cultivators gathered together, chattering away, and the scene instantly became much livelier.

Since Bingchan and Meng Luan had to deal with them, Ling Changqing inconspicuously hid behind a group of the other female cultivators.

These female cultivators cooperated tactfully, blocking any of the clan sisters from Liuying Jing's side who tried to come over and strike up a conversation.

"Ninth Sister, we're heading to Koi Bay next. What are your plans?"

Bingchan asked.

Dragon Soul Valley was vast, and the many opportunities were scattered in different locations. Two months was nowhere near enough time.

Therefore, where to go to hunt for opportunities depended on the cultivators' own decisions.

Before Liuying Jing could answer, a sudden cry of alarm came from the back of the group.

The women snapped their heads around just in time to see a blurry, indistinct figure appear beside Ling Changqing and lightly pat him on the shoulder.

Immediately after, Ling Changqing's figure faded rapidly, disappearing along with the attacker, leaving nothing but empty space.

Bingchan's vision went black, and she nearly fainted.

"Ninth Sister, you... you're insane!"

Bingchan roared, her voice cracking with fury, her killing intent boiling over.

Her hard-won prospective Dao Companion had just been snatched away by someone else. She was starting to lose her composure.

Liuying Jing, looking completely bewildered herself, hurriedly explained:

"It wasn't me! I swear on my soul and primordial spirit, that was not one of my people!"

And it was true. She hadn't even figured out the male cultivator's identity yet, so how could she have acted so rashly?

"Then the situation is even worse,"

Meng Luan's face instantly turned deathly pale. "There's a traitor among us! That person... they stole the hope for the Liu Ying Clan's rise and prosperity for the next ten thousand years!"

If someone from the Liu Ying Clan had taken Ling Changqing, there would still be room for negotiation. At least the prize would be kept in the family.

But if the Child of Destiny fell into the hands of an outsider, the Liu Ying Clan would gain nothing at all.

"Is it... really that serious?"

Liuying Jing's expression changed. She hadn't expected the problem to be this severe.

"That man is Ling Changqing, the Child of Destiny identified by our clan's ancestor!"

Bingchan said through gritted teeth.

At a time like this, she couldn't be bothered with secrecy anymore.

Liuying Jing froze for a moment, then shot to her feet, her voice shrill.

"Sister Bing Chan... why didn't you say so sooner?!"

If she had known that was the case, she definitely would have cozied up to Ling Changqing.

If she had been by his side, she would have been able to react in time when the incident occurred.

But now... it was too late to say anything!

"Stop with the useless chatter,"

Meng Luan had already calmed down by this point. "We need to figure out where Ling Changqing was taken, and then we must get him back at any cost. We absolutely cannot let an outsider have him!"

"Alright, together!"

Liuying Jing nodded firmly and said through gritted teeth, "Let's get this straight first. After we get him back, we all have to share the blessings. No one is allowed to monopolize him!"

"Fine, have it your way!"

Bingchan couldn't be bothered with such things at the moment and hastily agreed.

...

When Ling Changqing's vision returned to normal, he found himself at the bottom of a dark, gloomy cave.