Chapter 2773

"Destiny is not sufficient?!"

Upon hearing these four words, Wu Feiyan frowned and blurted out, "Master, what does it mean that my destiny is not sufficient?!"

Meng Changsheng said calmly, "You have entered the Dao for too short a time, and you do not yet understand many things that those who cultivate the Dao must grasp by analogy. In the future, if you comprehend the I Ching and the Eight Trigrams, you will know that people have many types of destiny. Destiny is the key that determines everything."

Wu Feiyan asked in surprise, "Master, what is destiny?"

Meng Changsheng said, "Destiny is the foundation of a person. Specific destinies may be the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, or birds and beasts;"

"The destiny of mortals is all Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. Even the current Manchu Qing emperor is at most a 'Polar Departure Brightness' destiny. To defy heaven, one must at least have a Tiger destiny or a Python destiny;"

"Going further up, there are the Tortoise destiny, Phoenix destiny, Qilin destiny, and Dragon destiny, and there is even a higher Ascending Dragon destiny;"

"The higher the destiny, the smoother the path of cultivation, and the greater the chance of defying heaven and changing fate."

Speaking to this point, Meng Changsheng sighed, "My destiny is the Qilin destiny. Although the Qilin is strong, it is far from enough to truly defy heaven and change fate."

Wu Feiyan asked subconsciously, "Then what kind of destiny is enough?"

Meng Changsheng sighed, "To defy heaven and change fate, the Dragon destiny is only the entry level. But even with the Dragon destiny, one only has the qualification to defy heaven and change fate. Those who can truly defy heaven and change fate are one in a hundred even among those with the Dragon destiny."

Speaking to this point, Meng Changsheng paused slightly and continued, "If it is the Ascending Dragon destiny, the chance of success will be much greater."

Wu Feiyan hurriedly asked, "Master, then what kind of destiny do my senior brother and I have?"

Meng Changsheng said calmly, "You and Zhulu both have the Tiger destiny, which is the lowest destiny among those who cultivate the Dao. For you two, entering the Dao is not difficult, but wanting to go very far is no different from a fool's dream. Since we have been master and disciple, this pill is the opportunity I give you."

Wu Feiyan asked with a dejected expression, "Master, since my senior brother and I do not have sufficient destiny, are you unwilling to give us more help? The Qing dogs outside have almost unified the Central Plains, and my senior brother and I are already weak. If we don't have stronger techniques and magic tools, I fear it will be difficult to complete the grand anti-Qing cause..."

Meng Changsheng smiled and said, "Feiyan, my lifelong learning and magic treasures have already been properly settled. In the future, only a person with a destiny higher than mine will have the opportunity to open them. Whoever can obtain them will be my successor."

A shadow could not help but flash across Wu Feiyan's expression. She did not expect that with her master's time almost up, he would say such cruel words to her. According to him, she was not qualified at all to inherit his techniques and magic treasures. This one pill was already giving her a lot of face.

Wu Feiyan felt extremely depressed. At this moment, her gratitude toward Meng Changsheng instantly vanished, and what remained was only intense unwillingness and hatred.

However, she dared not reveal it in front of Meng Changsheng and could only bury this hatred deep in her heart.

At this time, Meng Changsheng took out a ring, handed it to Lin Zhulu, and instructed, "Zhulu, you are upright by nature and understand righteousness, but deep down you are still a bit too kind, which will inevitably lead to you suffering losses in the future. This ring is a favorite of mine, but I no longer need it, so I give it to you. If you can comprehend its mysteries before your time is up, you can live another five hundred years like me;"

"I hope you can win back the country for the Han people, just like the Grand Marshal and the General of the Cavalry did in the past, chasing the Xiongnu to the north of the desert, watering horses in the vast sea, and sealing the mountain at Langjuxu!"

Wu Feiyan, standing to the side, felt even more jealous upon hearing this.

She knew that the other layer of meaning in her master's words was that her nature was not upright enough, and compared to her senior brother, there was still a large gap, which made her even more displeased.

Lin Zhulu did not want to accept the ring and hurriedly refused, "Master, you have already helped your disciple too much. I cannot accept this ring..."

Meng Changsheng smiled calmly and threw the ring toward Lin Zhulu. The ring suddenly disappeared in mid-air, and the next second, it was already on Lin Zhulu's finger.

Before Lin Zhulu could figure out the reason, Meng Changsheng said, "Zhulu, the ring has already recognized you as its master, so keep it well. If you encounter any misfortune in the future, this ring might save your life."

After speaking, the two cranes Meng Changsheng kept suddenly walked in. The two cranes stood on either side of Meng Changsheng, rubbing their necks against him constantly and emitting whimpering cries.

Meng Changsheng reached out his hands to stroke the two cranes, then stood up and said, "My time has come. You two go. Leave here, and do not come back again."

Lin Zhulu was tearful and choked with sobs, "Master, your disciple wants to see you off for the last time!"

Meng Changsheng waved his hand, "I have cultivated here for hundreds of years. This is not only my cave dwelling but also the tomb where I will pass away."

After speaking, he looked at the two cranes and said faintly, "Having them accompany me is enough."

Having said that, Meng Changsheng suddenly extended his right hand and flicked his sleeve. Lin Zhulu and Wu Feiyan's vision went black for an instant, and immediately after, the two were surprised to find that they had instantly returned to the cave dwelling where they had previously meditated and cultivated.

Lin Zhulu shouted, "Master!"

After speaking, he hurriedly ran out of the cave, but the cave where his master had cultivated and lived had disappeared without a trace in an instant. That massive cave had completely vanished, as if it had never appeared at all.

Lin Zhulu looked horrified, not understanding what had happened.

At this moment, several mournful crane cries echoed in the valley, followed by the sound of the cranes traveling all the way to the west, feeling further and further away.

Lin Zhulu knew that his master had passed away on the spot and ridden the cranes to the west. He knelt on the ground and choked, "Master... Zhulu bows in gratitude for your grace in teaching the Dao!"

After speaking, he kowtowed heavily three times.

At this time, Wu Feiyan's voice sounded from behind, "Senior brother! Why are you bowing to that old bastard!"

Lin Zhulu turned his head instantly and roared with eyes splitting, "Feiyan! What nonsense are you spouting! Why don't you slap yourself!"

"Slap myself?" Wu Feiyan said with disdain, "That old bastard cultivated for a thousand years; the techniques, pills, and magic tools in his hands must be countless, yet before he died, he only gave you and me one pill each. It is truly too much!"

Lin Zhulu scolded angrily, "A pack of lies! Master saved us, brought us into the Dao, and helped us resist the Qing. This kindness is like that of a second parent. How can you say such rebellious words!"

"Am I wrong?!" Wu Feiyan roared angrily, "He was about to die, yet he was so stingy to the two of us! What are those techniques and treasures kept for? Are they really to be hidden somewhere waiting for some 'fated person'?! If we talk about fate, aren't we fated enough with him?!"

Lin Zhulu gritted his teeth, "Feiyan, your words today leave me speechless! I really didn't expect you to be such a rebellious scoundrel!"

Wu Feiyan was also full of anger, so she said coldly, "Senior brother, you don't need to side with that old thing. Now that he is dead, you and I should take these Eternal Evergreen Pills, then hurry to improve our cultivation and find the good things that old thing hid as soon as possible!"

Lin Zhulu was extremely disappointed, "Feiyan, from today on, I am no longer your senior brother, and you are no longer my junior sister. From today on, among you Wu family members, I only recognize Feiyang. As for the others, they have nothing to do with me anymore!"

Wu Feiyan was instantly anxious and blurted out, "Senior brother! Why are you so dull?! That old thing lived for a thousand years himself, why did he only give us pills that last five hundred years? It's clear he held back from us, and held back a great deal!"

Lin Zhulu waved his hand, "Enough, Feiyan. You and I were brothers, let's part on good terms. I will stay here to observe mourning for Master for three years. You leave on your own."

Wu Feiyan stomped her feet in anger and blurted out, "Senior brother! How can you let me go alone at this time? Don't you know the feelings I've had for you all these years? Since you dislike me complaining about Master, fine, I take back what I just said. Since Master gave us two pills that can grant five hundred years of life, why don't we take them together, become husband and wife from now on, and live out these five hundred years well?"

Lin Zhulu said with a cold expression, "Feiyan, ever since Wan'er's mother passed away, I swore never to remarry in this life. In this life, besides restoring the Ming and resisting the Qing, I have only one wish, and that is to take good care of Wan'er. Although these pills can grant five hundred years of life, I will not take them. I cannot live to watch Wan'er grow old and die. If you have the heart to live these five hundred years, then go live them well yourself!"

Wu Feiyan gritted her teeth and questioned, "Senior brother, I have spoken to this point, and you are still unwilling to become husband and wife with me?"

Lin Zhulu nodded, "I said, in this life, I will not remarry."

Wu Feiyan questioned him, "Then what about your pill? Do you really not intend to take it?"

Lin Zhulu nodded again, "One man's meat is another man's poison. This Eternal Evergreen Pill would make a father watch his daughter gradually grow old and watch his daughter's daughter gradually grow old. This kind of pill is no different from arsenic to me. Naturally, I will not take it."

"Good!" Wu Feiyan said coldly, "Since senior brother looks down on this pill, why not give it to me? If I can find a desirable husband, I can live to five hundred years with him and enjoy all the glory of this world!"

As she spoke, Wu Feiyan added, "By the way! And that ring Master gave you! Since you have so little fighting spirit, this ring is useless to you. Why not leave it all to me! As long as you give me these two things, I will leave the Ten Thousand Mountains immediately. From today on, you walk your path, and I will walk mine. In this life, I will not come to bother you again!"

Lin Zhulu shook his head, looked into the distance, and muttered, "The reason the Eternal Evergreen Pill is arsenic to me is all because I still have a daughter named Wan'er. But Wan'er is only seventeen, and she is not yet married. After I observe mourning for Master for three years, I will give this pill to her so she can live out these five hundred years well."

Wu Feiyan stood behind Lin Zhulu, her veins bulging!

She quietly gripped her waist with one hand and said coldly, "Senior brother, you have truly broken my heart. I, Wu Feiyan, have lived this long, and countless young talents have wanted to marry me, yet you have never once looked at me. Today, you have destroyed my Dao heart again. How can I live out the remaining four hundred-plus years well!"

After speaking, without waiting for Lin Zhulu to react, she immediately drew a soft sword from her waist. With a flick of her wrist, the soft sword instantly became extremely rigid. Then, with lightning speed, she thrust the soft sword into Lin Zhulu's back!

Lin Zhulu never dreamed that Wu Feiyan, who had followed Wu Feiyang and circled around him all day, and whom he had treated like a younger sister, would deal him a lethal blow from behind.

He only felt a sharp pain in his heart, and his mind couldn't help but think of his beloved daughter.

Immediately after, his vision went black, and he instantly disappeared from the Ten Thousand Mountains, from before Wu Feiyan's sword!

Just when Wu Feiyan thought Lin Zhulu was surely dead from her full-force strike, Lin Zhulu vanished into thin air before her eyes!

What remained was only a suspended sword, and the blood constantly dripping from its blade...