Undying Life

Chapter 246: Meeting Nie Youyou Again

"Forming a 'Root Spiritual Sense'?" Zhongshan frowned in confusion.

"Your current strength is not enough to form a Root Spiritual Sense. Even with my cultivation at the combination stage, I have just begun to have the ability to slowly form a Root Spiritual Sense. The Root Spiritual Sense is the foundation, while the ordinary spiritual sense is auxiliary. I have just experienced its usefulness." Princess Qianyou smiled.

"What does the Root Spiritual Sense have to do with the Cleansing World Lotus?" Zhongshan asked, puzzled.

"The Root Spiritual Sense can be formed by slowly condensing one's own spiritual sense, or by selecting some super-grade treasures of heaven and earth and refining them with force to become the Root Spiritual Sense. However, those who can refine treasures of heaven and earth into Root Spiritual Sense have already manifested their Root Spiritual Sense with their spiritual sense, so such people are very few." Princess Qianyou explained.

"The Cleansing World Lotus can do this?" Zhongshan asked in surprise.

"Yes, the Cleansing World Lotus is one of the few treasures in the world that can purify treasures of heaven and earth and transform them into Root Spiritual Sense." Princess Qianyou said.

"It actually has such a wonderful use?" Zhongshan was astonished.

Zhongshan analyzed the meaning behind Princess Qianyou's words. Usually, Root Spiritual Sense can only be self-condensed after reaching the combination stage, but with the Cleansing World Lotus, wouldn't it be possible in the Golden Core stage? This would provide several realms of advantage in nurturing the Root Spiritual Sense.

"Yes, but if there are no treasures better than the Cleansing World Lotus, it's best not to use it to purify into Root Spiritual Sense, because once purified, the Cleansing World Lotus will also deteriorate. In that case, it's better to directly refine the Cleansing World Lotus into Root Spiritual Sense." Princess Qianyou advised.

"Hmm." Zhongshan nodded.

"Here, Qianyou just happens to have a method of purification, which I once accidentally found in an ancient book. I'll give it to you." Princess Qianyou smiled.

"Thank you, Princess." Zhongshan immediately expressed his gratitude.

Subsequently, Princess Qianyou explained to Zhongshan in detail. Zhongshan remembered it in his heart. As for the image of the Root Spiritual Sense, Zhongshan also began to contemplate it. Was the image of the Cleansing World Lotus appropriate? He decided to wait and see.

Ten days later, on a white cloud, Princess Qianyou wore male attire, holding a paper fan, like a graceful young gentleman, driving the cloud with Zhongshan towards a certain direction.

"Sir, ahead is 'Sealing Spirit City'. After meeting Ada and A'er, we will return to the Great Luo Heavenly Dynasty." Princess Qianyou clapped her hands with the folding fan.

"Hmm, I have finally fulfilled my mission and brought the princess back safe and sound." Zhongshan nodded, smiling.

"Yes, thanks to you, sir. Your name has now spread to countless people." Princess Qianyou said.

"I would rather not have this reputation." Zhongshan smiled bitterly.

"Huh?" Princess Qianyou suddenly furrowed her brows.

"What's wrong?" Zhongshan asked in confusion.

"Nie Youyou!" Princess Qianyou landed the white cloud not far from a mountain peak.

Following Princess Qianyou's direction, Zhongshan also saw a distant valley.

Nie Youyou, indeed it was Nie Youyou! She was no longer wearing golden clothes but was dressed in a black robe embroidered with simple flowers, very beautiful. The black robe wrapped around her proud figure, adding a mysterious beauty.

Nie Youyou held a black whip in her hand, one end of the whip tightly gripped in her hand, while the other end was tied to a man in a yellow robe. The man in the yellow robe fell to the ground, and Nie Youyou stepped on him with one foot. She seemed like a queen, displaying a completely different temperament from last time, wild and noble, yes, it was a wild beauty.

The man in the yellow robe looked panicked, while Nie Youyou, while subduing him, looked towards Zhongshan and Princess Qianyou on the mountain peak not far away.

"Nie Youyou!" Princess Qianyou's voice was full of surprise and curiosity.

Zhongshan also looked at Nie Youyou in the valley. Her appearance reminded him of their past encounters. The great change in Nie Youyou surprised him. Her attire and demeanor had undergone tremendous changes.

"How come you're here?" Zhongshan wondered.

Princess Qianyou smiled lightly, a hint of cunning in her eyes. "Sir, shall we go over and take a look?" Princess Qianyou suggested.

"Sure." Zhongshan nodded in agreement. They descended from the cloud and landed in the valley where Nie Youyou was.

"Miss Nie, long time no see." Zhongshan approached with a smile.

"Zhongshan?" Nie Youyou looked at Zhongshan with a complex expression, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"What, not happy to see me?" Zhongshan teased.

"How could that be? I just didn't expect to meet you here." Nie Youyou smiled, her smile tinged with indifference.

Zhongshan glanced at the man in the yellow robe under her feet and asked, "Who is this?"

"It doesn't matter." Nie Youyou's tone was indifferent, obviously unwilling to discuss it further.

Princess Qianyou stepped forward and said with a smile, "Miss Nie, we just saw you. Shall we not disturb you?"

"No, you came just in time. I have something to deal with." Nie Youyou replied, her words carrying a hint of complex emotion.

Zhongshan and Princess Qianyou looked at each other and decided not to ask too much for now. Zhongshan had a faint feeling that Nie Youyou's changes might be related to what she was going through, and their arrival might affect her plans.

On the other side of the valley, Zhongshan and Princess Qianyou quietly observed Nie Youyou. Every movement and expression of hers made Zhongshan feel that she had become more complicated and unpredictable.

When Princess Qianyou spotted Nie Youyou, Nie Youyou also noticed Princess Qianyou and Zhongshan.

Stepping on the man in the yellow robe, Nie Youyou flashed a charming smile at Zhongshan.

Seeing this scene, Zhongshan's puzzled heart tightened. Nie Youyou was looking at him again? And her demeanor changed so quickly. It seemed like she had transformed in the blink of an eye. If it weren't for her unchanged appearance and that smile directed at him, Zhongshan would have thought she was someone else.

Gentle, wild, mischievous—how could one woman possess so many different qualities?

"Sir, did Nie Youyou come chasing after you?" Princess Qianyou asked Zhongshan with a smile. However, her tone carried a hint of sourness for some reason.

"It's unlikely. Perhaps it's because of King Julu's lingering resentment? Still trying to capture us. After all, she came from King Julu's mansion." Zhongshan chuckled awkwardly, touching his nose.

"King Julu? Sir, you know she can't be restrained by King Julu." Princess Qianyou said, clearly blaming Zhongshan for being evasive.

But what could Zhongshan do? Nie Youyou smiled charmingly at him, something he hadn't expected.

At that moment, the man bound by Nie Youyou's whip had to take something out of his storage bracelet.

Seeing the object, Zhongshan and Princess Qianyou exchanged astonished glances.

A Fengshui Fish? Another Fengshui Fish? Exactly like the one Xiao Qiushui captured last time, a Fengshui Fish as yellow as a New Year painting.

Satisfied, Nie Youyou grasped it in her hand, then flicked her whip, sending the man flying. Freed, the man panicked and fled, disappearing in an instant.

With the Fengshui Fish in hand, Nie Youyou trembled it lightly, seemingly completely refining it. With a flip of her hand, she put it away. Then, she coiled her whip a few times and returned it to her palm.

With a leap, Nie Youyou left an afterimage and flew to Zhongshan and Princess Qianyou.

"Eight million soldiers and civilians from the Great Universe are searching for you. Yet you boldly walked out of the Great Universe with a group of old, weak, sick, and disabled people? Master, you're amazing!" Nie Youyou immediately grinned.

Master? Nie Youyou's every move and word had an indescribable flavor. Even when she just called him "Master" a moment ago, Zhongshan felt a tingling sensation in his bones.

"Are you referring to me as old, weak, sick, and disabled?" Princess Qianyou tapped her folding fan against her palm.

Hearing Princess Qianyou's interruption, Nie Youyou turned her head to look at Princess Qianyou, who was dressed in men's clothing. She touched her whip and smiled faintly. "Princess Qianyou of the Great Luo Heavenly Dynasty, I'm talking to Zhongshan. It's better if you don't interrupt."

"He's mine. Why can't I interrupt? And you, as Zhongshan's slave, when can you learn your place?" Princess Qianyou pointed at Nie Youyou with her folding fan.

"Hehe, Zhongshan, are you hers now?" Nie Youyou suddenly took out a memory crystal and smiled at Zhongshan.

Seeing Nie Youyou's actions, Zhongshan frowned.

"Miss Nie Youyou, what are you trying to do?" Zhongshan stared at Nie Youyou.

"Um, how about this? Zhongshan, why don't you stop following this girl and become my companion instead?" Nie Youyou suddenly grinned.

Hearing Nie Youyou's words, Princess Qianyou raised an eyebrow, not angry but showing a strange expression.

Zhongshan, on the other hand, stared at Nie Youyou, as if he had remembered something but wasn't entirely sure.

"Miss Nie Youyou, when have we met before? How do you know me?" Zhongshan asked, with a hint of inquiry.

Nie Youyou held the whip in one hand and wiped it with the other. "Didn't we meet last time at King Julu's mansion in the Great Universe? Don't you remember?"

"How did you know about me?" Zhongshan asked, staring intently at Nian Youyou.

"Tell me you like Nian Youyou, and I'll tell you everything," Nian Youyou replied with a smile, holding the memory crystal as if poised to capture this captivating moment.

Watching Nian Youyou's actions, Zhongshan felt a tinge of awkwardness. Perhaps another man would be completely disarmed by Nian Youyou's bewitching words, but Zhongshan was different. With his Hongluan Pink Lotus ability, all illusions and enchanting spells in the world were rendered powerless.

At that moment, Princess Qianyou suddenly raised her hand towards the sky. A beam of purple light shot from her hand, transforming into a massive purple orchid in the sky.

"What are you doing?" Nian Youyou snapped, turning her gaze to Princess Qianyou.

"Tell me you like Zhongshan, and I'll tell you," Princess Qianyou retorted, waving her folding fan. She echoed Nian Youyou's words, but her tone had a playful edge, directed more towards the bemused Zhongshan than at Nian Youyou.

"Fine, I'll say it. It's no big deal. I do like a remarkable man like Zhongshan. So what?" Nian Youyou said with a seductive smile, walking closer to Zhongshan.

Princess Qianyou was taken aback by Nian Youyou's straightforwardness. Nian Youyou was proving to be quite difficult to handle.

At that moment, Zhongshan's expression became more serious, and a touch of tenderness flickered in his eyes. "How is Qingsi doing now?" he asked.

"How is Qingsi doing now?"

Hearing this sudden question, both women paused. Princess Qianyou looked at Zhongshan with surprise. His tone was filled with an inexplicable gentleness. Who was Qingsi? Princess Qianyou knew that this tone was only used when Zhongshan spoke of his wife. So, who was Qingsi?

Nian Youyou, on the other hand, appeared somewhat flustered upon hearing Zhongshan's words. She hesitated but then said, "Qingsi? Who is Qingsi?"

Seeing Nian Youyou's reaction, Zhongshan smiled faintly. "Seeing your reaction reassures me. Qingsi is doing very well now, better than you could imagine, enough to make you envious."

"Hmph, Zhongshan, what do you mean by that?" Nian Youyou's demeanor changed abruptly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She quickly put away the memory crystal.

"Alright, regardless, you've brought me news about Qingsi. Thank you for that. Now, you can leave," Zhongshan said, taking a deep breath.

"Leave? Why should I leave?" Nian Youyou smiled seductively again.

"You will leave," Princess Qianyou said, opening her folding fan with a light laugh.

Just as Nian Youyou was about to glare at Princess Qianyou, her expression suddenly changed. She turned to look into the distance, where two black dots were rapidly approaching. They were getting closer by the second. It was Ada and A'er.

Ada and A'er flew over excitedly from afar. In an instant, they were close, landing on the mountain peak beside Zhongshan and Princess Qianyou.