Chapter 74. Taiqing remained silent for a while...
Taiqing remained silent for a while, not angry, but simply said to Cangli:
Don't get obsessed with appearances.
Cang Li, slumped over the table, shook his head and said:
"So what if I like good-looking things? My mom even praises my taste! Daoist Master, you're so good-looking, don't be modest. Come on, be confident and generous!"
Taiqing: "..." was not being modest.
But for some inexplicable reason, I felt a strange sense of relief that I was born with this face.
Cang Li continued to admire the beautiful face. As dusk approached, he finally snapped out of his reverie, stood up, and said:
"Master, it's getting late, I should head back!"
Yes, yes, I almost forgot about the important matter because of beauty. I don't know how things are on the human side. We've wasted so much time. What if a great shaman went there? That would be the end of us.
Cang Li was annoyed for a moment and was about to leave.
Taiqing stopped Cangli:
"What's the rush? Xuandu just returned from the human realm. Nothing happened to the human realm. It's dark and the roads are difficult to travel. If you take the wrong turn halfway, wouldn't that delay you even longer? Stay here for the night, and I'll have Xuandu take you back tomorrow."
Cang Li turned around and asked, "Xuan Du is back?"
Taiqing nodded. Cangli thought about it and realized that since Xuandu had returned and the human race was safe, she didn't need to rush. She could make it back tomorrow, since she knew the way and could return in two days at most.
Cang Li instantly relaxed, sat back down on the stool, and said:
"Then I shall respectfully accept your offer."
Taiqing smiled and asked, "What would you like to eat? There are plenty of immortal fruits from Kunlun Mountain. I'll have Xuandu fetch them for you."
Cang Li shook his head: "I don't eat fruit. I brought something with me."
He then placed the three food boxes on the table and said:
"I brought you gifts when I came."
Then, remembering Yuanshi's indifferent attitude, she got angry again and angrily opened the portion meant for Yuanshi:
"The Jade Purity Saint is too vengeful! He completely ignores me, so I won't give him any! I'll eat it myself!"
As Cang Li spoke, he took out the fragrant, steaming hot grilled fish and placed it on the table. He then opened the food box meant for Taiqing, laid out the dishes inside, put away Tongtian's portion, and said to Taiqing:
"Taoist Master, let's eat together."
Seeing that Cang Li didn't intend to give the food box to Tai Qing, Tai Qing nodded happily: "Okay."
The two of them sat facing each other and quietly finished their meal.
When Yuanshi arrived, he smelled the aroma of grilled fish and thought to himself with great satisfaction, "Not bad, Cangli is quite sensible; he didn't come empty-handed."
When Yuanshi walked to the table, he saw that Cang Li had eaten half of the grilled fish; Cang Li had no intention of giving him any.
Yuanshi's face darkened. He dropped a storage bag, turned around and left without saying a word.
Cang Li stared blankly at Yuan Shi's retreating figure, then muttered to Tai Qing:
"Is he crazy? I haven't done anything to him, why is he getting angry for no reason?"
Then he looked at the storage bag: "Daoist Master, why did the Jade Purity Saint leave behind a storage bag? Was it for you? I'm not saying this to be mean, but he really doesn't respect you as his older brother!"
Cang Li didn't forget to put a bad word to Yuan Shi while speaking.
Taiqing was silent for a moment, then reached out and pushed the storage bag in front of Cangli, saying:
"This is for you."
Cang Li was stunned for a moment, then took the storage bag with a puzzled look. When he opened it, he found forty or fifty magical treasures inside, including both defensive and offensive ones. Judging from their quality, they were clearly very suitable for people who had just started cultivating.
Cang Li: ...
Cang Li glanced at Tai Qing, then at the storage bag, and then at the grilled fish that she had half-eaten, and felt inexplicably guilty.
Isn't she misunderstanding Yuan Shi too much? He just has a sharp tongue and a bad temper, but he's actually a good person.
She should have known better than to be greedy.
Cang Li's expression was very lively. Tai Qing put down his chopsticks and said:
"Second brother, don't be greedy for food, don't worry about it. Have you eaten your fill?"
Cang Li nodded: "I'm full, Daoist Master. I take back what I said earlier. In fact, the Jade Purity Saint still respects you as his elder brother!"
Taiqing chuckled, shook his head, and said:
"I know, how about we go for a walk?"
Cang Li rubbed his stomach. Hmm, he had eaten a bit too much in a fit of anger. He really should take a walk.
Cang Li readily agreed, got up to tidy the table, threw everything into his backpack, and planned to wash it later. He also thought of delivering the food box to Tongtian while he was taking a walk, but he forgot about it during the day because he was angry.
Well, when I see Yuanshi later, I must thank him properly.
Taiqing took two steps back and looked down slightly at the top of Cangli's head. The two walked slowly along the mountain path.
It was completely dark when the jade steps emitted a shimmering white light. On both sides, glowing spirit insects illuminated the mountain path, and an occasional breeze made it very comfortable.
Cang Li squinted, thoroughly enjoying the quiet moment.
"Master, is your Kunlun Mountain so wonderful? If you had told me sooner, I might have come much earlier."
Cang Li's tone sounded somewhat like he was joking.
Taiqing said seriously, "If you like it, you can stay. It's not too late now. There are many places to stay in Kunlun Mountain. You can build your cave here."
Cang Li thought about it seriously for a moment, and it was indeed very good, but Cang Li quickly shook his head:
"Never mind, I'm going home tomorrow. Everyone's waiting for me there. I wonder how well you're doing with Master Taiyi."
Taiqing was taken aback: "You sent Er to the demon race?"
Cang Li nodded: "That's right, Er took the initiative to go. I didn't expect him to get along so well with Fellow Daoist Taiyi and become his disciple."
Taiqing shook his head, somewhat disapproving, and said:
Sending him to the demon realm at this time is too hasty.
Cang Li said, "I know, but it's the child's own choice. No matter what, it won't affect him. It's his good fortune that he can learn skills. Besides, my mother is here, and he's smart enough not to get involved."
Taiqing still showed some disapproval in her eyes, but she didn't continue, instead asking about Cangli's cultivation level:
"I can see that your cultivation has improved a lot compared to before, which shows that you are cultivating more diligently than before. This is very good. It won't be long before you become a Quasi-Saint. Now that there is no Primordial Purple Qi, the chance of becoming a Saint is slim. If you can cultivate to become a Quasi-Saint, you can walk around the Primordial World with impunity."
Taiqing deliberately abandoned his flowery language and spoke in a tone that Cangli liked to hear.
Cang Li smiled and said, "Walking sideways? Daoist, do you think I'm a crab?"
Taiqing was taken aback, then shook her head: "No, it's just..."
Cang Li nodded, interrupting Tai Qing: "Yes, yes, I understand. That's not what you meant, Daoist Master. Daoist Master, so you think highly of me?"
Taiqing's expression turned serious. He stopped and looked into Cangli's eyes, saying, "Don't underestimate yourself. You are the first person in the world, with exceptional talent. If it weren't for the loss of the Primordial Purple Qi, you would also have the potential to become a saint."
Cang Li's heart skipped a beat; she really did have one.
Seeing that Cangli's expression was somewhat blank, Taiqing softened his tone and said:
"Even if you cannot become a saint, it is not because of your own shortcomings, Cang Li. Do not underestimate your talent."
Looking into Taiqing's gentle eyes, Cang Li felt her face inexplicably flush. She hurriedly took two steps forward and stammered:
"I wonder what the Sage of Shangqing is doing, Daoist Master. If I encounter the Sage of Yuqing later, will he still be angry?"
Taiqing: ...Never mind, I'm already used to Cangli's tendency to ramble on. We can deal with the matter of persuading him to study later.
Tongtian beat up all his disciples one by one, his martial arts skills were plentiful, but he still felt it wasn't enough. He wanted to go and spar with Yuanshi. As soon as he left his cave, he met Taiqing and Cangli, who were walking side by side on the mountain path.
"Sage, you're out for a stroll too? Hehe~ Thank you for the magic weapon!" Cang Li greeted him happily.
Tongtian stopped, looked Cangli up and down, and then asked:
"Are you sober now?"
Cang Li nodded repeatedly, looking rather embarrassed: "You're awake, Your Majesty. Did I cause you any trouble after I got drunk?"
Tongtian's expression was strange: "You...don't remember?"
Cang Li instantly felt uneasy: "Remember what? Did I do something strange while I was drunk?"
No way? Could she really be drunk and acting crazy? The Taoist priest didn't say anything about it!
Cang Li was a little confused and subconsciously looked at Tai Qing.
Tongtian raised an eyebrow: "I don't remember. I saw you were quite bold when you were drunk. Didn't you want to become sworn brothers with me? Ah, who was it that took the storage bag and was so moved that they immediately recognized me as their father?"
Cang Li: ...
Cang Li was stunned: "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! You're exaggerating!!!"
Tongtian chuckled: "You don't believe me? Big Brother saw it with his own eyes."
Cang Li looked helplessly at Tai Qing. If it were true, it would be too shameful! Some people are alive, but in reality, they are already dead.
Taiqing: "...I didn't see it. Third brother likes to joke, please don't mind."
Cang Li was instantly relieved; the Taoist priest certainly wouldn't lie to her. Cang Li looked at Tongtian and said:
"Sage! How could I possibly have such a bold idea? To become sworn brothers with you? Don't scare me like that. But I really can't drink next time. I still have to thank you, Sage, those magical treasures you gave me are very useful!"
Tongtian: ? ? ?
Tongtian stared at his elder brother in disbelief. When did his elder brother learn to lie through his teeth?
Taiqing remained expressionless and said to Cangli, "Weren't we going to my second brother's place? Let's go."
Cang Li nodded repeatedly. As for whether Tongtian's words were true or false, Taiqing said that if he didn't see it, then it was false, and if it was true, then it was false! Cang Li convinced himself well and followed Taiqing to Yuanshi.
At this moment, Yuanshi was flipping through jade slips in his cave. He had not given up on his intention to take Cangli as his disciple and correct Cangli's lazy nature. He had even begun to actively formulate a teaching plan.
When Cang Li arrived with Tai Qing, only Dao Xing and Chi Jing Zi were guarding the entrance to the cave. Upon seeing Tai Qing, Cang Li, and Tong Tian arrive together, they hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.
"Greetings, Senior Uncle and Senior Sister."
Then he smiled at Cang Li and said, "Chief, we didn't believe our senior brother when he said you were here."
Dao Xing is also of the human race, but Chi Jingzi is not. However, Chi Jingzi has a good relationship with his fellow disciples in the sect, so he naturally follows suit and calls Cangli the Great Chief.
Cang Li nodded, glanced into the cave, and asked in a low voice:
"Daoxing, how is your master in a mood?"
If she's in a bad mood, she'll come another day.
Dao Xing hesitated for a moment and said, "It looks quite ordinary."
When their master returned, his face was dark. They didn't dare to say a word, and no one knew who had offended their master.
Cang Li began to have second thoughts and quietly tugged at Tai Qing's sleeve: "Daoist, why don't we go back? I think the Jade Purity Saint seems to be busy."
Taiqing shook his head: "Second brother is not busy."
After saying that, he walked into the cave, grabbed Cang Li who was trying to slip away, and took him in with him.
Cang Li: ...
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