Chapter 621 - 620 "Transaction", Shangqing Longevity Method

With a full head of frustration, Ye Piaoran looked at Li Jing, who had a triumphant smile on his face. She suspected that he was doing it on purpose, but she had no proof.

As he had said.

With three beautiful Taoist companions, there was indeed no need for him to return to Earth.

Moreover, if we were to be particular about it.

The Earth is not only deficient in Spiritual Qi, but it also thrives in material desires.

From any perspective, it is not suitable for cultivators to settle down.

In this respect.

Ye Piaoran has a direct experience.

Although she had the Yaochi inheritance by her side after she was reborn, how difficult was it to start from scratch in an environment lacking Spiritual Qi?

It was not a straightforward journey.

There were times when she couldn’t even take half a precious step forward.

Unable to achieve anything in a short period of time, she still had to eat, drink, sleep, and take care of her daily needs, right?

Well...

All of these activities cost money.

Conveniently, she grew up in a modest family in this life.

It took a lot of effort to get her through to college.

In order to make a living, Ye Piaoran had to work part-time jobs as a student.

Further, to her dismay.

She was too pretty to be ignored.

Though a bit on the plainer side.

Still, beauty is undeniable.

Many people didn’t mind matchmaking with her, some even blatantly enjoyed doing so.

That experience.

It was unforgettable.

Not to mention that she, who once was a Saintess of Yaochi and had cultivation, could not possibly fancy a normal, middle-aged wealthy man, not one of those attracted to her looks and body had a shred of goodwill.

Recalling the days of struggling for survival on Earth, Ye Piaoran was filled with complicated feelings.

But memories.

They also come with their beautiful moments.

Being someone who was once on top and revered by all.

She had family, friends, and even a close girlfriend on Earth.

Although she grew up in a poor family.

At least she was blessed with goodness that she wouldn’t even dare to dream of in the past.

Despite such hardships, she could still be considered low-key on Earth.

There were quite a few troubles.

But for her, these were minor matters.

She simply didn’t want to stand out too much and risk losing her peaceful and simple life.

She quietly buried these memories deep within her heart. Then, Ye Piaoran looked up.

"Do you have any other questions?"

"Not for now."

Li Jing shook his head and said.

"From your expression, it seems you don’t know too many details of the inner workings."

Ye Piaoran heard this and shrugged her shoulders, neither confirming nor denying.

"The title of ’Saintess of Yaochi’ from my previous life sounds impressive on the surface, but in reality, I was just a disciple who was kicked out. Her obsession with returning to Yaochi someday led her on this path."

Saying this, she scoffed and finished her drink. An air of gloom hung over her face.

"Did you know that before her actual rebirth, she was just a wandering soul on Earth? During those desolate years, she almost lost her sanity making it hard to maintain her original intentions. Not only that, but she also suffered from the pursuit of death spirits, confinement by those evil ways and the covetousness of extraterrestrial cultivators."

Listening to Ye Piaoran’s story, Li Jing immediately became interested.

"Death spirit chase? Does that actually exist?"

"Yes, it does on Earth."

Ye Piaoran answered him.

Li Jing tilted his head at her words.

"What do you mean by that? There are death spirits on Earth, but not in the Big World?"

"Strictly speaking, they are not absent."

Ye Piaoran responded, saying.

"The ’Jiuyou’, the lowest layer of the Upper Three Realms of Nine Heavy Heavens, was originally where the Netherworld was located. However, the Upper Three Realms and the Big World ’parted ways’ a long time ago. The rules of life and death, as well as samsara, changed in ancient times, and the two no longer have any connection."

Upon hearing this, Li Jing frowned.

Ye Piaoran’s words.

Revealed a very important message.

The high and mighty Upper Three Realms were originally a part of the Big World.

However, due to certain reason, they were separated in the ancient times.

It was because of this unusual expression that Ye Piaoran blinked her beautiful eyes.

"You are curious about the Netherworld, but don’t care about extraterrestrial cultivation?"

"What’s there to care about?"

Li Jing laughed and said.

"After all, Earth and Blue Star are just mere corners of the vast universe. The true parallels are not between two planets, but between two vast worlds. What Blue Star has and can see, doesn’t necessarily mean that Earth doesn’t have them. It’s just that Earth’s Spiritual Qi is too scarce to attract certain entities."

As he spoke, he gave a knowing smile.

"Moreover, didn’t you just say that the Ancestral Dragon sleeps on Earth? If even an original entity like the Ancestral Dragon can exist on Earth, what else is there to be surprised about?"

Hearing his words, Ye Piaoran laughed.

"You see quite clearly. If it weren’t for my memories of my past life, I wouldn’t have been able to accept all this at once."

Saying this, she took a deep breath and stood up.

"Alright, that’s enough idle talk for now. Since you temporarily don’t have any other questions, we should go out now."

"Ok."

Li Jing stood up with her, transforming back into Master Jiu, and took out a jade scroll and handed it to her.

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Ye Piaoran.

"This is the transformation skill that I practice."

Li Jing smiled and said.

"You have your past life’s cultivation, so learning anything is fast for you. It’s not hard to get a grip on it. Though you may not be able to transform as freely as me, changing your physical state is very easy."

As he spoke, he gave a quick, unintentional glance at Ye Piaoran’s chest.

Seeing this, Ye Piaoran’s face darkened instantly.

This guy!

Doesn’t he ever stop?!?

What’s wrong with being naturally flat-chested?

Is that a crime?

If it weren’t for her impoverished family in this life and lack of nutrition during her youth, she wouldn’t have ended up like this!

Although she was quite ordinary in her past life as well.

But not to this extent...

Despite feeling irritated deep down, Ye Piaoran’s body was quite honest as she took the jade scroll and sat back down.

"I’ll take a look at your transformation skill first, you just stay put."

Without waiting for a response, she grumbled again.

"Don’t get the wrong idea. I’m just curious about how this transformation skill can not only change gender but also fundamentally transform one’s race in a flawless way."

Hearing this, Li Jing grinned.

Ye Piaoran was acting like a textbook example of someone who complained about something but secretly desired it.

But it was understandable.

After all, she was flat!

Those who are flat are usually quite tsundere.

As he sat down again nearby, Li Jing coughed lightly.

"Uh, since I’ve given you the transformation skill, isn’t it time for you to give something in return?"

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Ye Piaoran paused, then realized what he meant.

Goodness me!

She had thought this guy was suddenly being nice to her, but it turned out he had ulterior motives?

After a side glance at him, Ye Piaoran reluctantly twisted her body and asked.

"What do you want?"

"A method to hide the independent world from others."

Li Jing replied.

"Just that?"

Ye Piaoran blinked.

"Just that."

Li Jing nodded.

"There are many similar methods out there, only few are circulated in the Big World. One can easily obtain them in the Upper Three Realms, the Ancient Fairyland of the past also had quite a few inferior methods."

Ye Piaoran explained, then reached out her hand.

"Do you have a blank jade scroll?"

"Yes."

Li Jing answered and handed one over.

Ye Piaoran took the jade scroll, her eyes half-closed as she immersed her consciousness into it.

After a short while, she opened her eyes and handed the jade scroll back.

"The core inheritance of the Yaochi, I’ve inscribed it for you. It includes superior methods to hide and gain further control over an independent world."

Being given such an answer, Li Jing was really taken aback.

He just wanted a method to hide an independent world.

But Ye Piaoran had directly inscribed the core inheritance of the Yaochi into the jade scroll for him?

This...

It’s too much!

If the Yaochi management knew that she had casually given away the core inheritance, wouldn’t she be expelled immediately?

However, on second thought, Li Jing understood.

In this life, Ye Piaoran had no intention of returning to Yaochi.

She also felt no sense of belonging to it.

The only thing she hoped for in this journey...

was not to lose herself...

Sect rules about not spreading the inheritance to outsiders don’t matter to her.

Taking the jade scroll, Li Jing said "Thanks," and placed his mind into it.

As soon as he looked into it,

Li Jing felt his consciousness sinking and quickly withdrew his mind.

Clearly, the Yaochi inheritance, like the Nine Emperors Canon, had limitations on who could view it.

It seemed to be even more advanced.

Previously, Nalan Que had given him the "unaltered version" of the Nine Emperors Canon but what he held now was a jade scroll inscribed by Ye Piaoran.

It was obvious.

The prohibitions are in the text itself.

No matter what form or medium the Yaochi inheritance took, those who were not from Yaochi would not be able to access it.

He lifted his eyes subconsciously.

What met his gaze was Ye Piaoran, waiting for him with a teasing smile.

Seeing her like this, Li Jing thought to himself.

He had just thought that this girl was quite generous and straightforward, and she was eagerly awaiting him here.

However, it’s a pity.

He was not going to fall into her trap.

Once again immersing his mind into the jade scroll, Li Jing logged in mentally.

The powerful status bar never let him down.

The prompt popped up quickly.

"Successful login, acquired Third Breakthrough skill Shangqing Longevity Method."

Upon receiving the prompt, Li Jing’s mouth curled up in a smile, then his face became strange.

The prompt meant that he was already a disciple.

Right now, he could also feel that.

The Shangqing Longevity Method was in great harmony with him.

To be precise.

This method was compatible with his Thunder Skill while simultaneously incorporating the path to immortality.

However, these were not the main points.

The main point was.

The Shangqing Longevity Method he had logged into was a complete inheritance, not just a single secret technique from an inheritance like Earth by Heart.

Controller: Li Jing

Rule Control: Thunder Punishment, Space, Shadow, Heavenly Fire

Heavenly and Earthly Essence: 1342210/53338667

Level: 455 (Return to Origin)/Next level: ???

Skill Points: 0

Strength Of Thunder Punishment: 207480

Lifebound Magic Instrument: Linglong (Level 10 Immortal Item, 99%), Smoke Eye (Level 10 Immortal Item, 99%), Qingfeng, Nameless, Snow Sound

Equipment: Zhenshi Stele

Passive Skills: Little Universe, Reverse Space

Active Skills: Zhou Tian Talisman

Limit Breakthrough (passive): Divine Might, Moon Shadow

Limit Breakthrough (active): Spirit God Whisper, Heaven’s Creation Skill, Eye of True Vision

Forbidden Skills: Body of Thunder Punishment in All Worlds, Burn the Sky

Second Breakthrough: Wind Thunder Domain, Song of Ages, Formless Divine Skill, Heavenly Ropes True Solution

Third Breakthrough: Mind Manipulates the Universe (15/200), Soaring, Shangqing Longevity Method (0/200)

Examining his status bar, Li Jing’s face brightened with delight.

The Shangqing Longevity Method is a complete heritage, yet it only requires 200 Skill Points to maximize just like ordinary third Breakthrough skills. It’s a steal!

The heritage of Yaochi.

It should be no worse than the Nine Emperors Sutra, right?

According to mythological legends.

The Shangqing faction in Taoism is nearly as prestigious as Yaochi.

Slightly closing his eyes, Li Jing tried to use the Shangqing Longevity Method.

Thereafter.

A mysterious aura of purity emanated within his body.

Although Ye Piaoran is no longer the Saintess of Yaochi, she still cultivated the Shangqing Longevity Method.

The unique aura of the Shangqing Longevity Method emanated within Li Jing’s body. She naturally sensed this immediately.

She was shocked at the time, her beautiful eyes widening in disbelief.

She was waiting for him to beg for help, so how did this brat comprehend the fundamental essence of the method so easily?

This is outrageous!

It can’t be!

Don’t tell me that he’s not a disciple of Yaochi, so he couldn’t even look at the content of the Shangqing Longevity Method.

Even if he joined Yaochi, it would take him at least a hundred years of cultivating in solitude to reach the threshold.

She looked at him in bewilderment as Li Jing chuckled at her astonishment.

"I’m sorry to disappoint you. It seems like I harmonize well with the Yaochi heritage."

"..."

Ye Piaoran was at a loss for words and finally said.

"Did you...cheat somehow?"

"What do you think?"

Li Jing smiled shyly at her.

Seeing her blinking in disbelief, Ye Piaoran chose to ignore him, and continued to read the jade scroll in her hand.

Not wishing to disturb her, Li Jing summoned the Shangqing Longevity Method to hide his independent world.

Hiding the independent world and strengthening control is one of the basic functions of the Shangqing Longevity Method. The main focus of this method is to gradually deepen the control of Thunder Skill and the way of longevity.

Just by comprehending the basics, Li Jing could initially hide his independent world.

Of course.

Right now, he could only hide it.

To enhance control.

He had to delve deeper into the Shangqing Longevity Method.

He needed Skill Points!

Li Jing felt his heart aching with thirst.

He hadn’t maxed out Mind Manipulates the Universe yet, and now a new skill that also required 200 Skill Points, the Shangqing Longevity Method, appeared.

Counting back the days.

He hadn’t leveled up and obtained Skill Points for quite a while since the Ancient Fairyland incident.

He needed to find an opportunity to level up.

At least he needed to have some Skill Points to upgrade Shangqing Longevity Method, this way it could be considered to have started properly.

While he was deep in thought, Ye Piaoran suddenly stood up.

"I’m done."

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Li Jing turned to see her—her once flat chest now cast an indistinguishably proud arc.

Li Jing’s mouth twitched slightly.

The Formless Divine Skill wasn’t someone’s important heritage, it was just a unique skill collected by Sikong Lu.

As Li Jing had said earlier.

It would be easy for Ye Piaoran to comprehend it.

But now...

Hadn’t she gone a bit overboard with the modifications!

From A.

Straight to size E...

Didn’t she fear scaring others when she went out like that?

Forcing a cough, Li Jing looked puzzled.

"Didn’t you say... you despised such falsehood?"

"That was about padded bras."

Ye Piaoran huffed, "The change I made isn’t false. Don’t you understand that since you masterfully control the Formless Divine Skill?"

Li Jing was silent.

She was right. The changes made by the Formless Divine Skill were all genuine; there wasn’t a hint of falsehood.

For Ye Piaoran.

Whether it was size, weight, texture, or even functionality, there would be no problems.

Knowing that Ye Piaoran was satisfied with her change and had no intention of adjusting herself back, Li Jing rubbed his forehead.

"If you go out like this, you might scare off the one who admires you..."

"Let him be scared!"

Ye Piaoran grumbled.

"That bootlicker avoids me like the plague when he sees the real Ye Piaoran, let alone now!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jing was astonished.

It turned out that Shang Yiqing was a one-sided admirer?

An admirer could be so devoted that they were willing to hibernate for countless years just to see her again. That’s crazy!

Looking at Ye Piaoran’s indifferent expression, Li Jing couldn’t help but marvel.

Indeed, it seemed like being such an admirer had no future.

Abstractly shaking his head, Li Jing said candidly.

"You went too extreme, it’s not practical and don’t you find them heavy?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Piaoran blinked, touched her chest, and admitted.

"I... I am not used to it."

Having said that, she reluctantly used the Formless Divine Skill to adjust her body shape, reducing her magnificent chest to a more standard size B.

After the change, she looked up at him.

"Now I’m smaller than you, are you satisfied?"

Li Jing was silent.

What does it matter whether he’s satisfied or not?

With a shake of his head and a wry smile, Li Jing decided not to bicker with Ye Piaoran.

"Let’s go, we should head back."

Ye Piaoran nodded and with a thought, they both returned.

...

The rift in space.

Scholar Shang Yiqing stood on the tree trunk where Ye Piaoran originally was, looking all sorts of anxious.

In the blink of an eye.

Ye Piaoran and Li Jing had been gone for over half an hour.

It’s been so long since they left.

Did something happen?

The one feeling anxious about this was only Shang Yiqing.

The Taoist people were very calm.

It’s true that the Fox Demon Jiuli is unpredictable.

But Ye Piaoran isn’t simple either!

In fact,

Everyone else in the area combined might not be a match for her alone.

After all, Ye Piaoran climbed up there, instead of hibernating or being sealed until today.

Although in the Immortal Realm she was also bound by the rules, but she was not only in her prime but also the successor of the Upper Three Realms’ Yaochi.

Yaochi.

That was a bully of the Upper Three Realms.

The title of the saintess before Ye Piaoran’s reincarnation is not just casually pinned on.

Saintess of Yaochi.

One and Only.

The whole Yaochi had thousands of strong female disciples, but there could only be one Saintess.

Think about it.

Think carefully...

Furthermore, the reason people were able to quickly reach the Robe of The Candle Dragon, despite being suppressed by the Heavenly Path, was solely due to Ye Piaoran’s assistance.

What’s there to worry about?

If Ye Piaoran wasn’t strong enough, they wouldn’t have let her go face a Fox demon whose background was unknown.

But if the Taoists knew that the Fox Demon Jiuli was actually Li Jing, that would probably be another story.

The competition between Li Jing and Ye Piaoran for who is weaker and who is stronger,

It really isn’t necessary to judge.

It can be proven by the fact that Ye Piaoran was also blocked by Li Jing’s Eternal Reincarnation outside the rift in space for nearly half a month.

That man...

He changed so much!

Even the most powerful Saintess of Yaochi might not be his match.

Of course,

This is assuming that her body in the Immortal Realm is bound by laws.

Apart from that,

When Shang Yiqing was full of worry, Li Jing and Ye Piaoran gracefully returned.

He caught sight of the two’s silhouettes at first glance. Shang Yiqing’s eyes brightened and then widened.

Although at Li Jing’s suggestion, Ye Piaoran’s changes were kept relatively minimal.

But the transformation from a flat plain to "standard size" was still a huge leap.

Seeing Shang Yiqing’s ghost-like expression on his face, Ye Piaoran snorted.

"What are you looking at? Have you never seen a fairy before? Keep staring and I swear I’ll dig your eyeballs out!"

"..."

Shang Yiqing.

The Ye Piaoran before his eyes was not the one he knew well. He knew that.

But she wasn’t so aggressive towards him before, and she even seemed to accept him, who has been unrequited for many years, as her support.

He rather enjoyed that.

It only has been a short while.

Could something had happened?

Subconsciously, Shang Yiqing turned his gaze to Li Jing.

Seeing this, Li Jing didn’t respond.

Shang Yiqing was indeed infatuated.

But sycophants never end well.

Most importantly,

The Ye Piaoran he was infatuated with was long dead and was not the one before his eyes.

Keeping some distance with Ye Piaoran, would be best for him, to avoid a blow he can’t handle in the end.

Just as he was about to leave, Ye Piaoran grabbed his arm and giggled.

"Jiu the fairy, are you hungry? Should I make something for you?"

Upon hearing this, the corner of Li Jing’s mouth twitched.

This Ye Piaoran...

She’s sort of using him as a shield now, isn’t she?

The only thing to be thankful for is,

She’s a woman now.

So Shang Yiqing shouldn’t misunderstand anything.

Although if he misunderstands, it doesn’t really matter...

Clearly, Ye Piaoran didn’t want to deal with Shang Yiqing alone and was hoping to talk to him more, Li Jing nodded.

"Okay."

Getting consent, Ye Piaoran immediately dragged him down to the ground, skillfully pulled out all kinds of pots and pans, even took out a gas cylinder.

Li Jing raised his eyebrows at this.

He was seeing for the first time, someone as equipped as him.

However, the next second, his face darkened.

Ye Piaoran didn’t even attach the gas cylinder to the stove before turning on the switch.

Goodness gracious!

Here comes the kitchen destroyer!

Clearing his throat, Li Jing stopped Ye Piaoran who was twisting the stove burner, wondering why she couldn’t light it.

"That thing... what do you say if you stay to the side and let me do it?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Piaoran blinked her eyes, "Oh" and then moved to sit aside.

Apparently,

This kitchen destroyer was quite self-aware.

It’s just that she wanted to show off a bit...

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