Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 205 - 159: Fishing in Troubled Waters

The very bottom of the cave was extremely spacious, and far from being pitch-black.

Rather than a cave, it was more like a stone hall, temporarily carved out using Divine Techniques.

A dozen or so Male and Female Cultivators, all clad in Profound Black Magical Robes, stood leaning against the walls. Their gazes were cold, and each carried a Longsword on their back.

The Cultivator in the lead appeared to be a handsome young man in his early twenties. He carried a Great Bow with a copper frame and iron sinew that emanated a dark glow. Faint phantoms of flame flickered around his body, radiating an oppressive heat.

The Cultivators' gazes toward Ling Changqing were filled with a hint of confusion, as well as a poorly concealed excitement.

Ling Changqing surveyed his surroundings, instantly gaining a clear understanding of his current predicament.

"...Young Master Tang, my mission is complete!"

A small, gaunt, masked Male Cultivator bowed to the young man, his tone reverent.

The imposing young man nodded, his voice low. "Tang Qin, your contribution this time was significant indeed. When you return, the Old Ancestor will surely not be stingy with a heavy reward!"

This Tang Qin was the culprit who had secretly approached Ling Changqing, then used a Teleportation Talisman to bring him here.

Of course, the Era Star Palace had already issued a covert warning the moment Tang Qin began sneaking toward the Liu Ying Clan's temporary camp.

For the sake of concealing his true strength, Ling Changqing had remained silent. He chose not to mention it to Flow Shadow Ice Cicada immediately, planning instead to observe the situation first.

And so, the scene had played out with Tang Qin eavesdropping on the Female Cultivators' conversation and seizing the opportunity to abduct Ling Changqing.

"So you are Ling Changqing? The legendary Child of Destiny?"

The imposing young man's gaze fell upon the beautiful, purple-clad youth before him, his expression growing more solemn.

"I am one of the four core seeds of the Tang Family's current generation. You can call me Tang Yifeng!"

The Tang Family was also one of the Nine Great Families of Yuzhou, but their ranking was somewhat low. Their overall strength was no match for the Yu Family or the Liuying Family.

Furthermore, although this major power was a Noble Family, its internal power structure, management, and operations were modeled almost exactly after a Sect.

Servants, Outer Sect, Inner Sect, True Inheritors, and Core Disciples—these were the hierarchical ranks for the younger generation within the family.

Therefore, this Tang Yifeng's status within his family was no less than that of people like Flow Shadow Ice Cicada or the Yu Piaoyun brothers.

Ling Changqing's gaze was calm. "Did you bring me all the way here just to chat?"

"Of course not,"

Tang Yifeng smiled. "I am under orders from my Patriarch to bring you back to the family, completely unharmed. As long as I can accomplish this, I can become the Closed-door Disciple of one of the Old Ancestors.

"As for you, the Patriarch will devote all his resources to cultivating you. He will also let you become his son-in-law!

"The women of my Tang Family are stunning beauties, no less than the women of the Liuying Family or the Dragon Race. You will certainly be satisfied!"

Ling Changqing chuckled. "This place can't be too far from the Liu Ying Clan's camp, can it? Aren't you afraid they'll track you here?"

The Teleportation Talisman that Tang Qin used was a Third Grade at best. After activation, it could only teleport two people a short distance.

By Ling Changqing's estimation, the distance was no more than a hundred or so li.

So as long as the Liuying Family had enough people, they could easily find his current location by searching the entire area.

This was especially true since Ling Changqing carried a token they had given him. As long as a Cultivator skilled in Celestial Secret Calculation performed a divination—and he didn't have the Era Star Palace intentionally use its Shielding—it would be all too easy for them to come knocking.

Tang Yifeng's expression was grave. "Which is why we cannot linger. We must move immediately."

He gave a meaningful look, and two hand-picked women from the Tang Clan, their faces flush with excitement, immediately moved to take Ling Changqing by the arm.

The Tang Family's Cultivators were limited in both number and individual strength. They couldn't face a behemoth like the Dragon Race or the Liuying Family head-on, which was why Tang Yifeng had decided to leave as quickly as possible.

"Well, I'm off!"

With a light stamp of his foot, Ling Changqing's figure vanished, leaving Tang Yifeng standing there in a daze.

A hundred li away, amidst a sea of vibrant, dew-kissed flowers in a riot of purple and red, Ling Changqing's figure slowly materialized.

'Heh, do they really think I'm a pushover?'

Ling Changqing's eyes were calm. 'As long as I don't allow it, these Foundation Establishment Cultivators can't possibly control me.'

'Even if I can't defeat them with their superior numbers, retreating completely unscathed is not an issue.'

He took the Jade Scroll Map from his Storage Pouch. After comparing it to the surrounding terrain, Ling Changqing figured out his current location.

He was still several thousand li from the Luoying Mountain Range. Even if he encountered no trouble along the way, it would still take several days to get there.

Ling Changqing thought for a moment but decided not to alter his plans. He would head straight for the Luoying Mountain Range.

According to Bai Qingyi, the opportunity that had manifested in this area was a treasure capable of improving a Cultivator's Spirit Root Talent.

Ling Changqing currently possessed an Earth Level Middle Spirit Root. Once he successfully obtained this opportunity, consumed, and refined it, he would naturally ascend to having an Earth Grade Superior Spirit Root Talent.

To him, this opportunity was clearly the most important. He had to prioritize getting his hands on it. Other opportunities could be pursued later.

As for the Liu Ying Clan, Ling Changqing had no intention of rejoining them now.

If he were to travel with those Female Cultivators, he would inevitably be ambushed and fought over by Cultivators from other Noble Families, who would stop at nothing to capture him.

When that happened, aside from Flow Shadow Ice Cicada, who might be spared, he feared none of the other Female Cultivators would survive.

Therefore, from Ling Changqing's perspective, traveling alone was the safest course of action.