Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 405 - 239: Qin Mengxuan: I Will Be the Matriarch. Who Approves? Who Objects?

After listening to Qin Mengxuan’s account, Ling Changqing was silent for a long while.

He was certainly no naive, sheltered fool. He had a sufficient understanding of the cruelty and darkness of the Cultivation Realm.

To secure the allegiance of a Child of Destiny like himself, similar bloody battles would likely be unavoidable in the future. Massacres on an even grander scale would not be uncommon.

Of course, he didn’t need to worry about any of it. Rather than concern himself with those irrelevant people, he might as well hold his beautiful woman and focus on his Cultivation.

"Darling..."

Her beautiful face flushed red as the incomparably charming Qin Mengxuan chided him, pressing her long, shapely leg down on his hand.

’Honestly, this man is getting fresh with me again.’

Ling Changqing just chuckled. He wrapped his arms around her smooth, firm waist and captured her glossy, alluring lips in a kiss, unleashing another passionate storm...

The gap in Cultivation between Qin Mengxuan and him was now too large, so they had to use a different Dual Cultivation Technique. It was a Secret Technique she had taken from the Secret Vault of Lu Hua Palace called the "Pure Maiden Bright Jade Scripture." This technique required her to sacrifice a portion of her own Cultivation to empower Ling Changqing.

Of course, while Qin Mengxuan gave up her Cultivation, she received the blessing of Ling Changqing’s supreme Luck and Fortune in return, so it wasn’t a loss for her.

Lost Cultivation could be regained through practice, but Luck and Fortune were often far more important than one’s Cultivation level.

"My dear, are you... planning to return to the Sect soon?"

Ling Changqing nuzzled against her and asked in a low voice.

As the highest authority in Lu Hua Palace, Qin Mengxuan naturally couldn’t stay away for too long. She had to go back to oversee matters.

Ordinarily, it wouldn’t be an issue. But after this recent turmoil, if she were to vanish without a word, it would inevitably arouse suspicion.

Some masters of great power might suspect that she had already found the Child of Destiny. They might think she was hiding him away to enjoy him for herself, hence her disappearance.

At that point, all the pressure would fall upon Lu Hua Palace. A single misstep in their response could make a brutal, large-scale war unavoidable.

Qin Mengxuan smiled. "That’s not a problem. I’ll accompany you in your Cultivation for half a year first, my love. The Elders in the Sect can share the workload, so I don’t need to be there watching over everything constantly."

"That’s a relief."

Ling Changqing breathed a sigh of relief and buried his head in her embrace. He couldn’t bear to part with the beautiful woman by his side either. There was no shame in admitting that he craved her body.

Qin Mengxuan looked at the handsome young man in her arms with amusement. ’I never thought the legendary Child of Destiny would be like a little child, so fond of... Does he really cherish my body this much?’

"By the way," Qin Mengxuan said as she rolled over, her soft, voluptuous body pressing down on him. She lowered her voice and asked, "Darling, the Cultivation Technique Divine Techniques you’re practicing now... they’re all from the Deep Sea Dragon Race, right?"

"Yes, that’s right," Ling Changqing replied.

The Cultivation Method Scriptures he had chosen with Luo Qingxuan from the Dragon Palace’s treasury were all Earth Grade. They were strategic resources that even Nascent Soul and Divinity Transformation powers outside wouldn’t possess.

It was precisely because of these Cultivation Techniques that Ling Changqing’s combat strength far surpassed that of Cultivators at the same level. Even a Cultivator a full Great Realm above him would have a hard time defeating him.

"Tell me about them, my love. I also have some Cultivation Method Scriptures here that should be no worse than the Dragon Race’s secret collection. Perhaps they’ll be even more suitable for you."

Qin Mengxuan said, blinking her glistening, beautiful eyes.

So, Ling Changqing listed the names of his Cultivation Method Scriptures and explained their effects one by one.

Qin Mengxuan then asked about his Spirit Root attribute and talent, revealing that she herself possessed a Celestial Grade Middle Spirit Root, which was a full grade higher than Ling Changqing’s current one.

That was why she had reached the Divinity Transformation Peak at such a young age, and with her potential still not exhausted, she had room to advance even further in the future.

Of course, Ling Changqing wasn’t surprised. After all, she was the Grand Palace Master of Lu Hua Palace; it was completely understandable for her to have such outstanding talent.

Besides, his own Spirit Root Talent could continue to improve. It wouldn’t be surprising if he reached the High Grade Celestial Rank or even the legendary Divine Grade Spirit Root Talent in the future.

"...So your Spirit Root Talent can actually grow, my love? I truly never expected that!"

Qin Mengxuan mused. A situation like Ling Changqing’s was practically unheard of in the past. But considering his identity, it wasn’t so difficult to comprehend.

It seemed that any miracle, no matter how extraordinary, was to be expected from a Child of Destiny.

She took out a mottled, ancient-looking Jade Box from her Storage Bracelet that exuded a faint aura of antiquity. Handing it to Ling Changqing, she said:

"This should be more suitable for your Cultivation, my love. What do you think?"

Ling Changqing opened the Jade Box. Inside were four Jade Scrolls shimmering with brilliant light, and a simple, desolate aura of Dao Rhyme filled the space.

The first Jade Scroll was the "Five Elements Origin Secret Manual," an Earth level Top Grade Technique. It was said to have been passed down from the super-sect of the primordial era, the Panyue Daoist Palace.

This Cultivation Technique served as the master text for the many schools of Five Elements Technique Scriptures in the world. It could perfectly integrate with all other Five Elements Cultivation Technique Divine Techniques.

"This Cultivation Technique is great. I’ll practice this one from now on!"

Ling Changqing said with satisfaction. Compared to the Supreme Profound Oceanic Soft Water Technique, this Five Elements Origin Secret Manual was indeed a grade higher, and it was perfectly backward-compatible.

"Mm, I prepared this Cultivation Technique for you. I’m glad you like it, my love!"

Qin Mengxuan said, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

The second Jade Scroll contained a Sword Cultivation Technique called the "Kunling Sword Manual," which was also an Earth level Top Grade Technique.

Only disciples of Lu Hua Palace who had accumulated enough merit, defeated thousands of competitors, and risen all the way to the rank of Saintess were qualified to observe and practice this profound Sword Scripture.