Chapter 52: The Wicked Ancestor is Like a Maze (Part 1)

  Tian Shi burst out laughing and said, "Young one, it's been 300 years since we last met. You've indeed become more impressive, not only reaching the Dao Zun realm but also marrying the ethereal sister. I truly can't help but admire you. When I first heard that you had gone missing, I was heartbroken for a while. However, I knew that your life is as hard to kill as a cockroach - it's not easy to die." Wu Ji Dao Zun chuckled and said, "Alright, alright. Back then, when you found out about Hai Long's disappearance, weren't you heartbroken? Who was it that cried every day, lamenting the loss of a good disciple?"

  Tian Shi's old face turned red with anger, and he shouted: "Wuji, you dare to mock me! Are you itching for a fight? Do you want me to teach you a lesson?" Wuji sneered and curled his lip, saying: "I'm not afraid of you, come on!"

  Tian Shi snorted and said, "Forget it, with so many fellow Taoists around, you're not afraid of losing face. I'm not that shameless yet."

  Watching the quarreling Tian Shi and Wu Ji, Hai Long suddenly felt a strange sensation in his heart. For the first time, he realized that Tian Shi Dao Zun was truly concerned about him.

  "Little monkey, I'm warning you, if you dare to treat the ethereal sister poorly, I'll skin you alive."

  Hailong woke up with a start and shouted, "Zhi Shui, we are now fellow disciples of the same generation. What right do you have to lecture me? Don't think that I'm afraid of you just because your cultivation level is higher than mine. I've long since disliked this woman, and when the opportunity arises, I'll deal with her." Zhi Shui had never thought that Hailong would dare to defy her like this, and she was suddenly furious. Just as she was about to erupt in anger, she was stopped by Piaomiao. Piaomiao turned her head towards Hailong and gave him a meaningful glance, saying, "Hongyang and Xiaojingling are still sealed below the mountain by you, aren't they? You'd better hurry up and release them, or else they'll get angry."

  Hai Long suddenly remembered his two good brothers and couldn't be bothered to argue with Zhi Shui Daozun anymore, so he hastily agreed and flew down. Watching Hai Long's departing back, Piao Miao finally let go of Zhi Shui's hand. Zhi Shui sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Elder sister, isn't it too rash for you to decide to marry this kid? What's good about him? Compared to Eldest Senior Brother, he's just a little rascal. If you want to find a Dao companion, why not choose Eldest Senior Brother instead?" Piao Miao's face changed, and she said sternly, "Zhi Shui, what are you talking about? I'm marrying Hai Long as a person, not his cultivation level. No matter what his personality is like, I love him. Similarly, I don't want to hear such words again. Otherwise, don't blame me for not cherishing our fellow disciple relationship."

  She stopped in her tracks, it was the first time she had seen such a big fire since entering Lianyun Sect. She muttered to herself: "Is that little brat Haichuan really that good? Is he worth you going to such great lengths for him?"

  Her expression softened, and she let out a gentle sigh. "Perhaps he's an old nemesis from a past life. I don't know why, but whatever he does in front of me, I think it's all good. Actually, you're also being too harsh on him. Although Haicheng has a bit of a stubborn personality, his nature is kind. When faced with major issues, he'll never make the wrong choice. And he's very intelligent - don't forget that in our Lianyun Sect's history, no one has ever reached the unyielding realm after just over 1,100 years of cultivation. He's truly exceptional. Do you know? This time when he returned safely, when I first saw him, my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my body. After living for several thousand years, it was the first time I felt like I couldn't control my emotions. At that moment, all I wanted was to make him happy and be with him - nothing else mattered. Actually, our union was initiated by me. I love him, I really do."

  "Master sister, I didn't expect you to have fallen so deeply. Does it really feel good to love someone? Why have I never experienced it?"

  A faint smile, "I've come to realize that as a person, even as a cultivator, if you haven't truly loved once, then you're not a complete person. The taste of love is sweet and bitter, the anxiety and longing, the deep affection and yearning from the heart, it's all so intoxicating. If you're willing, you can try loving someone. Like Hailong, for example!" Zhi Shui was taken aback, "Don't joke around! How could I possibly like that scoundrel? Eldest sister, as her wife, how can you say such things? Don't you get jealous?"

  She smiled wistfully and said, "I'm jealous? I wish he could like other girls now. You know, maybe in a few hundred years, I'll be gone too. The sea dragon has liked me since he entered the Lianyun Sect, and now he loves me as deeply as I do. I'm afraid that when I leave, he won't be able to bear it. So, I hope his heart can have another place to rely on. You can consider my proposal."

  Stop shaking your head, it's unbelievable: "I really don't understand what you're thinking in your brain. Love has really confused your mind, and you're actually considering that guy."

  "Smiling faintly, she said: 'If you fall in love with someone wholeheartedly in the future, you'll understand. Explaining it to you now is pointless.'"

  "Ah, I already know I was wrong. Hong Zhi, Xiao Jiling, be gentle. Wife, save me! My husband is going to be beaten to death by them." A burst of golden light suddenly appeared, and Hai Long quickly dodged behind Piao Miao's back. Immediately following, the furious Hong Zhi and Xiao Jiling chased after, but upon seeing Piao Miao, they couldn't attack Hai Long anymore. Xiao Jiling angrily said: "Dead Hai Long, come out! Today I'm not done with you yet. You've been setting me up for so many times these past few days in Lianyun Mountain, and this time you even ambushed me, do you think I, Xiao Jiling, am afraid of death?"

  Hongji said in a calm tone, "Big brother, what you did today made me very angry. Since you consider us as brothers, why didn't you let us go with you to face the danger together? Don't you know that doing so is very selfish?" Hailong knew that Hongji, who was usually calm and collected, had finally lost his temper this time. He quickly apologized with a smile, "At that time, I wasn't thinking that much. You are all my good brothers, and I didn't want to see you get hurt! Hongji, don't forget, you are the only disciple of Zen Buddhism. If you die, Zen Buddhism will be extinct! Xiaojingling, you still have so many monkey children to take care of, and you can't die either! I'm fine now, aren't I? So please don't be angry, I promise that next time we encounter a similar situation, I'll definitely let you guys take the lead."

  "Come on, Hongzhi, Xiao Jiling, don't be angry anymore. At that time, Hailong really wanted to die together with his heart. If it were you, wouldn't you do the same? Give your sister-in-law some face and forgive him. If you beat him up, what would I do?" She said, making a pitiful expression.

  The beauty's lethality was indeed great, and as she floated in, the expressions on Hongzhi and Xiaojing's faces suddenly eased. Zhiwater, who was standing beside them, looked at her in surprise, and in her thousands of years of memories with her, this expression was still seen for the first time. She couldn't help but think to herself, could it be that love is really so great that it can completely change a person's character?

  "Hong Zhi hastily said: 'Big sister, Xiao Jingling and I were worried to death at the foot of the mountain. Especially when we heard the continuous loud explosions and thunder above, we thought that Big Brother was already... At that time, we had already decided that if Big Brother died, we would immediately find that evil ancestor to avenge him. Although our abilities are limited, we can still deliver ourselves to death. You also heard his promise just now, you must be our witness. If there is another time, we will not recognize him as our brother.'"

  "Alright, alright, I'll be your witness," said Piao Yu with a smile. "Hai Long, come out quickly, you look like a big brother." Piao Yu pulled Hai Long's hand and then pulled over Hong Zhi and Xiao Jing Ling, placing their palms together. "Everything is in the past now, you are still good brothers." The three of them looked at each other, all clearly feeling that after this incident, their bond had deepened a bit. Letting go of their hands, Hong Zhi chuckled and said, "Elder sister, your hand is so soft and smooth! Can I touch it again?" Ah, big brother, why are you hitting my poor bald head again?

  "Who else would I hit if not you? You even dare to be rude to my wife! I think you don't want to live anymore. Don't run, even if you become the Buddha, I won't call myself Haichong." Hongzhi turned around and ran away, laughing and escaping in a hurry. Haichong was about to chase him, but was pulled back by Piaoyue. Piaoyue said softly, "Haichong, stop making trouble. I have something to ask you. Come with me. Little clever one, Hongzhi, you two rest here for a while, we'll be right back." Hongzhi showed a strange expression and stood far away, saying, "Big sister, little brother understands, I absolutely won't tell anyone that you two are going to find a place to get intimate." His words immediately attracted the attention of many disciples from Lianyun Sect. Piaoyue was extremely embarrassed, her right palm raised, scolding, "No wonder Haichong wanted to hit you, I think you really deserve to be hit. The Heavenly Punishment Finger has thunder and lightning, and it's about to strike the six Ding spirits. If you can solve this riddle, you'll know that creation is born in my palm. Hongzhi, look at the divine thunder." A flash of light, and suddenly a loud rumbling sound shook the air, a blue electric light suddenly shot towards Hongzhi.

  Hong Zhi Ahou cried out: "Big sister, spare my life!" Using his Buddhist crystal rosary to protect himself, he ran off into the distance at a speed almost comparable to lightning. Piao Yuwei smiled faintly and patted her hand, saying: "No wonder you call him a fake monk. Don't worry, my previous move was all thunder and no rain, it won't hurt him. Junior sister, go help the Orthodox disciples too, we'll be right back." As she spoke, she pulled up Hailong and flew off towards the other side of Tian Tang Mountain. Zhi Shui stared blankly at their departing figures, feeling a sudden sense of inexplicable loss in her heart. The image of Hailong's infuriating expression kept flashing before her eyes. She shook her head vigorously, thinking to herself: What's wrong with me? Why am I thinking about that scoundrel? I won't be as foolish as my senior sister.

  Piaoyue was enveloped in Hailong's warm embrace, and she suddenly felt so weak. In the midst of Hailong's masculine scent, she couldn't help but feel a little dizzy. The teasing had stopped, and Hailong's heart had also calmed down. Holding Piaoyue in his arms, he finally felt comfortable, and he gently kissed her lips. Time seemed to stand still as they passionately kissed, their energies intertwining, exchanging each other's vital energy. In that instant, a massive amount of divine power from Hailong's body flowed into Piaoyue's, rapidly restoring her nearly depleted magic. The long kiss weakened Hailong's magic by half, while Piaoyue's magic was restored by half. Slowly opening her starry eyes, Piaoyue leaned against Hailong's broad chest, softly panting, "Dragon, is this the wonder of being Dao companions? As far as I know, there has never been a healing method that can restore magic so quickly."

  Hailong smiled slightly and said, "This healing technique is really great. From now on, when I cultivate, I'll just keep kissing you. Won't that have an even better effect?"

  "It seems that the better effect is probably to get into a state of frenzy faster. If you keep, keep kissing me, I will definitely be infatuated."

  Hailong chuckled and said, "Wife, I've found that you're getting more obedient, actually taking the initiative to pull me out for some affection." Fengyue was startled, only then remembering why she had pulled Hailong out. She hastily pushed him away, her pretty face flushing red as she said, "I wasn't pulling you out for affection! I have something serious to ask you. Earlier, in front of Big Brother Master, why didn't you expose the truth about Xing Tian and Xuan Yu? Today was a great opportunity for you to take revenge. As long as you explained the reason, even if you had attacked them directly earlier, I'm afraid Big Brother Master wouldn't have stopped you. With the masters of the Qingyun and Yuan Yue sects severely injured, you could have easily killed Xing Tian and his wife." A cold glint flashed in Hailong's eyes as he said, "Kill them? It's not that simple. I won't let them off so easily. I want to torment them, make them wish they were dead. Fengyue, don't tell anyone about this matter. My own hatred will be resolved by myself. Xing Tian and Xuan Yu have wronged me terribly. I must repay them tenfold, a hundredfold."

  Looking at the sea dragon's resentful and poisonous expression, Piao Miao couldn't help but tremble in her heart, saying: "Dragon, I won't advise you against taking revenge, that's only right. But you must hold on to your own nature!"

  Hai Long let out a soft sigh and said, "I know my own limits, so for now, I won't go seeking revenge. After all, with my current strength, I still can't defeat that couple. But the day of reckoning is not far off. You brought me here to ask about this, didn't you?" Piao Miao shook her head and said, "Of course not just that. I wanted to ask you, how did you manage to escape so easily when you were surrounded by Xie Zu's evil technique? Don't get me wrong, I'm not cursing you, but with your current cultivation level, being trapped in the evil technique should have meant certain death. Yet you came out unscathed, although you did spit up some blood. When I checked your meridians, they were almost completely unharmed. What exactly happened? What occurred within the evil technique?"

  Hai Long's face changed, his body slightly trembling, and the faint question stirred up the deepest pain in his heart. Hai Long muttered to himself: "Tian Qin, Tian Qin is dead."

  She hastily approached him, pulled him down to sit, and let him lean against her bosom. Like a kind mother, she comforted him, saying: "Dragon, don't be sad for now. Tell me everything from start to finish. What's going on? How did you know Tianqin was dead? Is Tianqin's death related to that evil ancestor?"

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