Chapter 421: Food Protection
What does it feel like to live too long?
Wei Changtian was stunned when he heard this question.
He lived for less than thirty years in his past and present lives combined, which does not fall into the category of "living long" no matter how you calculate it, so of course he cannot give an answer.
But even for Old Zhang, the old man who lived to be over 130 years old, the length of his life was not comparable to Qingxian's.
After all, if I remember correctly, the latter has lived for more than 800 years.
Eight hundred years, if put in the previous life, would even be enough to experience the entire process from the Southern Song Dynasty to the 1920s of the 21st century.
In a way, this can be considered as "immortality".
So this question can perhaps be understood as -
What does it feel like to be immortal? Thinking from this perspective, Wei Changtian roughly understood why Qingxian did this.
Yes, immortality is very tempting.
This can be seen from the fact that countless emperors in the past and even modern life sciences are tirelessly pursuing the art of "immortality".
But Wei Changtian felt that living too long seemed to be a burden, even cruel.
Because one day you will have done everything you want to do, and then you will no longer be interested in anything.
In the end, the only thing that will accompany you through the never-ending road is probably loneliness.
"Senior Qingxian, so you don't want to live anymore?"
The autumn wind is like a sharp sickle, blowing through the treetops, and the half-green and half-yellow leaves fall down.
Wei Changtian’s words “I don’t want to live anymore” sound a bit funny and seem a bit “uncultured” at first.
But Qingxian didn't smile, he just nodded slightly.
"Yes, I have lived for more than eight hundred years. I have lived enough."
".Then you should just end your life."
Wei Changtian muttered something in a low voice, but immediately realized that something was wrong, and hurriedly said, "Well, senior, I just said it casually, don't take it to heart."
"No problem."
Qing Xian turned his head and looked over, his expression calm: "If it were possible, I would have done so long ago."
"A celestial spirit is different from ordinary living beings. Not only can there be at most one, but there must be at least one."
"This means that if no second Heavenly Spirit appears, I will not be able to die even if I want to."
"Can't die? Doesn't that mean I'm invincible?"
Wei Changtian’s eyes suddenly widened, as if he understood why no one from the demon clan had ever been able to successfully usurp the throne.
However, Qingxian still had no expression, he just waved his sleeves and sighed.
"It's not that easy to be invincible."
“.”
It is obvious that Qingxian is not invincible, there must be other limitations.
For example, the Tianling is not really "immortal", but can only be resurrected.
But Qingxian clearly didn't want to explain any more, so Wei Changtian didn't ask. He just adjusted his mood and asked the last question.
"Senior Qingxian, I have one last question."
"I wonder why you picked Yu Ke?"
"This is very simple."
Qingxian didn't hide anything and just whispered the answer.
"Because the process of transforming into a celestial spirit is not only long, but also extremely painful."
"It is simply unbearable for ordinary creatures, and most of them will die in the process due to the unbearable pain."
"In fact, I have tried this with dozens of monsters before, but most of them only lasted a year."
Huh? There is also this side effect?
Looking at Qingxian who was speaking slowly, Wei Changtian's brain was working rapidly.
There is no doubt that monsters can tolerate pain much better than humans, so most of the monster kings in the past were probably transformed from monsters.
The reason why Qingxian chose Ning Yuke now is probably because he was attracted by the latter's "painless physique".
If you can't feel pain, you naturally won't be unable to endure pain.
From this perspective, Ning Yuke seems to be the best candidate to become "Tian Ling".
But "Senior, Yu Ke is now the King of Shu, and will be the Emperor of Daning in the future."
Suddenly, Wei Changtian frowned and interrupted, "I don't think she would be interested in being a demon king again."
"I don't need her to agree."
Qing Xian looked over with a smile: "Master Wei, you are her master, I just need your consent."
"Well"
Wei Changtian's expression froze for a moment. After a long while, he smiled awkwardly and said, "Hahaha, Senior, you know everything?"
"Well, actually our relationship is not what you think."
"Master Wei."
Qing Xian shook his head with a half-smile: "I don't care what kind of relationship you have with Ning Nuwa, anyway, she should obey you."
"As for what you just said, it's actually not a problem at all."
"The process of becoming a celestial spirit is very long. It will take at least several years, and Ning Nuwa can decide for herself when to take the final step."
"I have lived for so long anyway, I don't mind waiting a few more years."
"It just so happens that I want to see the magnificent sight of the demons and humans living in the same city."
“.”
Qingxian can wait no matter what time.
She just wants to settle this matter first.
Wei Changtian immediately understood Qingxian's meaning, and his expression gradually became serious.
This is not a trivial matter.
To put it simply, this will determine Ning Yuke's life.
Generally speaking, this will determine the future relationship between the demon race and humans.
"Senior Qingxian."
After thinking for a moment, Wei Changtian suddenly asked two somewhat strange questions.
"Before you became a celestial spirit, were you a demon or a human?"
"Why did you agree to become a Heavenly Spirit to the previous Demon King?"
“.”
"I am a demon from the peacock clan."
Soon, Qingxian gave the answer to the first question, and also answered the second question very frankly.
"But as to why I was willing to become a celestial spirit, I can't remember."
"Can't remember?"
Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes: "Why?"
"Because after becoming a celestial spirit, you will forget 99% of your previous memories."
Qing Xian shook his head: "Except for the things about Tianling, the rest will be almost forgotten."
“Forget the memory.”
Wei Changtian asked thoughtfully: "Without memories and a physical body, wouldn't that mean he has become a completely different person?"
"You can understand it that way."
Qingxian didn't seem to want to continue answering.
She looked at Wei Changtian deeply, then stood up and repeated the question.
"Master Wei, now you know everything you need to know."
"As long as you agree to let Ning Nuwa be the next demon king, the demon tribe will definitely do its best to help you succeed in the future."
"This matter is not only beneficial to you, but also a great opportunity for Ning Nvwa."
"She is born without the sense of pain, so she doesn't have to endure the pain of the spiritual transformation process, and she can also achieve immortality in one fell swoop."
"If she no longer clings to the world like me after a few years, she can be freed by finding a successor."
"Every word the king said is true, so."
"Master Wei, do you agree or not?"
“.”
Do you agree or not?
If what Qingxian said was true, then this really seemed to be a good thing with no disadvantages.
At least it's a good thing for Wei Changtian.
Because once Ning Yuke becomes Qingxian's successor, the demon clan will definitely be able to be used by the former, which is naturally equivalent to using them for his own benefit.
From a "cooperative relationship" to a "superior-subordinate relationship", Wei Changtian undoubtedly has gained control of an extremely powerful force.
But "Senior, you still have to ask Yu Ke about this matter."
Shaking his head, Wei Changtian ultimately did not make the decision for Ning Yuke.
"If she wants to, I naturally have nothing to say."
"But if she doesn't want to, then there's nothing I can do."
After saying that, Wei Changtian bowed to Qingxian and prepared to leave.
However, he had just taken two steps when he suddenly turned back and added another sentence in a very calm tone.
"Oh, right."
"I hope you won't use any means to force her to agree."
"Otherwise, if I find out, the situation will be very ugly."
"That's it. Goodbye."
“.”
After leaving a threat, Wei Changtian quickly walked away.
Qingxian looked at his back silently, and after a while he suddenly laughed softly.
"I didn't expect he was so protective of his food."
(End of this chapter)
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