Chapter 241: An Unreliable Fellow |
“…Immortal Venerable?”
Chen Yin stared at him, stunned.
…How was this possible?
Wasn’t the Immortal Venerable supposed to have died a thousand years ago?
Or had he been alive all along, hidden within his own tomb?
The Immortal Venerable, sensing his confusion, waved his hand dismissively.
“Ah, don’t worry. This is just an avatar. And it’s about to dissipate anyway. Come in, come in, have a seat! Tea or wine?”
Chen Yin sat down cautiously. “Tea, please. Thank you.”
The Immortal Venerable chuckled and snapped his fingers. Mo Cen immediately jumped up and poured him a cup of tea.
“You’re quite talented, little brother,” the Immortal Venerable said casually. “Only those with a strong will can reach this place. And you’re so young, yet you seem so calm and composed. Maybe I made the trial too easy…” He stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Chen Yin opened his mouth, then closed it awkwardly.
…He couldn’t exactly tell him that he had been here several times and had memorized the path.
It would be like admitting to cheating.
“Well, since you’re here, keep me company.”
The Immortal Venerable suddenly leaned closer, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
“Hey, little brother, which sect are you from? Is it a big sect? Do you have any beautiful, busty Senior Sisters? Cute, busty Junior Sisters are also fine. How many have you… conquered? Oh, right, you’re still too young for that. But have you ever peeked at them while they were bathing? Or… done anything… with their clothes?”
Chen Yin: “…?”
He never imagined that his first conversation with the legendary Immortal Venerable would be like this.
If this were the real world, he would have punched him already.
But he had to maintain his persona as an innocent child, so he just blushed and lowered his head shyly.
“I… don’t belong to a sect.”
“Oh.” The Immortal Venerable’s face fell. “That’s a pity. You’re missing out on so much fun. Peeking at your Senior Sisters while they’re bathing is one of life’s greatest joys.”
…I have plenty of busty Senior and Junior Sisters, thank you very much.
Chen Yin realized that this Immortal Venerable wasn’t as dignified as he had imagined and sipped his tea silently.
The Immortal Venerable continued to chatter, his topics ranging from current events in the cultivation world to trivial gossip.
Chen Yin wondered how long he had been alone in this place to be so desperate for conversation.
But he was surprisingly easygoing and approachable, without any of the arrogance one would expect from an Immortal Venerable.
Chen Yin gradually relaxed and even started teasing him, making him laugh and clap him on the shoulder.
He realized that, putting aside his status, this Immortal Venerable would make a good friend.
“Can I ask you something?” Chen Yin suddenly said.
“How long have you been here? And what is this place for?”
“How long…”
The Immortal Venerable’s eyes became distant and unfocused. He shook his head slowly. “I can’t remember. I found this mountain beautiful and thought it would be a nice place to be buried. So I brought it here, into my tomb.”
Chen Yin: “?”
Seriously? Normal people choose a beautiful place to be buried. You brought the entire mountain into your tomb? Is there something wrong with your brain?
“As for what this place is for… I’m not telling you.”
The Immortal Venerable grinned and sipped his tea.
So he wasn’t going to tell him. Chen Yin sighed.
“But since you’ve come this far, I have to give you a reward. I don’t want people saying I’m stingy.”
He puffed out his chest proudly. “What do you want? I can grant you any wish~”
“Anything?”
“Of course! I’m the Immortal Venerable! I’m omnipotent!”
Chen Yin thought for a moment, then said seriously, “I want to comprehend two Great Daos simultaneously.”
The Immortal Venerable’s smile froze.
“Uh… can you ask for something else?”
“Is it that difficult?”
The Immortal Venerable blushed and stammered,
“It’s not just difficult. Even I only comprehended one Dao. When I tried to comprehend a second one, I almost died. If it weren’t for my Master, I would be dead.”
The Immortal Venerable’s Master? Chen Yin blinked.
But before he could ask, the Immortal Venerable continued, “Comprehending two Daos is practically impossible. I’ve never heard of anyone succeeding.”
Even the Immortal Venerable thought it was impossible… Chen Yin frowned.
“But you’re so young, why are you even thinking about comprehending two Daos?”
“To be honest, I’ve already comprehended the Sword Dao, but I accidentally started comprehending the Dao of Life and Death as well. If I don’t fully comprehend it, my cultivation will be stuck at the Supreme Clarity Realm. I’ll never reach Grand Clarity.”
The Immortal Venerable nodded thoughtfully, then his eyes suddenly lit up.
“Wait, you’re a Sword Cultivator?”
Chen Yin nodded.
“What a coincidence! Me too!”
The Immortal Venerable said excitedly, “I have an idea. After my first attempt at comprehending two Daos failed, I spent a long time trying to figure out why. I believe it’s not entirely impossible. Unfortunately, I died before I could find the answer. But you’re still young, and you’re also a Sword Cultivator…”
His eyes gleamed with a manic intensity. “Want to try my method?”
…So you want to use me as a guinea pig.
Chen Yin looked at him, speechless.
But he had to comprehend the Dao of Life and Death, no matter the risk. He had no choice.
“Alright.”
He bowed deeply. “Please guide me, Immortal Venerable.”
“It’s my pleasure. As long as you’re not afraid of dying.”
The Immortal Venerable grinned, his gaze like that of a scientist looking at a lab rat.
Chen Yin suddenly felt a little uneasy.
…Is this Immortal Venerable… really reliable?