Chapter 0070 – Subtle Differences – Absolute Returns

Qing Xian performed the great salute of nine bows, formally worshipping Windy Sky Sect Master Ling Paisu as his master.

As the news spread, the Western Ring Town and even the entire Heavenly Demon God Sect was shaken.

Surprisingly, there were more people in favor of Qing Xian than against her.

People thought that instead of sticking to name and face and ascending to the position of Devil Sovereign without cultivating well, it would be better to worship Sect Master Feng Tian and cultivate well before inheriting the mantle of Soul Regenerating Devil Sovereign. It seemed that the people of the Heavenly Demon God Sect’s demonic path were indeed more focused on practical benefits.

Even the ghost magicians of the Western Ring Town, who were supposed to be strongly opposed to the idea, had expressed their support for Qing Xian.

This left the eldest disciple, Liang Gui, in a difficult situation. He had originally planned to use the matter of Qing Xian colluding with a foreign enemy to tarnish her reputation, but to his surprise, things had gone in the opposite direction.

Now, it was hard to predict who would be the next Soul Regent Demon Lord.

“What do you think, what do you think of Qing Xian as a person?” Ling Paisu asked.

“Isn’t such a thing as reading people your strong suit, Sect Leader? Trust your own judgment.” The man in shackles said.

“She seems, well, quite opinionated.” Ling Paisu said.

“My opinion, the same as yours.” The man said.

“Perhaps she is worth cultivating.” Ling Paisu said.

He originally just wanted to find an excuse to stay in the Central Plains, and didn’t genuinely want to take on a disciple. However, after seeing Qing Xian, he was attracted by the evil aura that she had on her body.

“I’m a person who just can’t change this problem, when I see a bad woman, I can’t help but be moved.” Ling Paisu laughed at herself.

“You have to be careful, she’s an ambitious woman, she even dares to scheme against her master.” The man warned.

“I like ambitious women.” Ling Paisu said with a smile.

The man smiled along.

“You’ve been in a good mood lately?” Ling Paisu asked.

“Yes?” The man asked rhetorically.

“You don’t even curse me much anymore.” Ling Paisu said.

Most importantly, he hadn’t asked Ling Paisu to take him to that illusory space by using the “Space-Time Shift Technique” for several days.

“If you are bored, I can scold you a few times.” The man said with a smile.

“Never! I’m fine as I am.” Ling Paisu said in a hurry.

In his mind, however, he missed, somewhat, the man’s insults to him.

“The Heavenly Demon Sword Wuji, has been quiet lately.” Ling Paisu said.

It seemed that he was still a little worried that the Heavenly Demon Sword Wuji would go after him.

“He will, in the future, also remain silent.” The man said.

“Why?” Ling Paisu asked.

“Because Second Prince Li has already met him.” The man explained.

“Will he tell the Heavenly Demon Sword Wuji about this?” Ling Paisu asked.

“It will be, he is a cautious man, success or failure, often depends on details.” The man said.

“Why do you think so highly of Second Prince Li? Your opinion of him is too high. Did he give you any favors?” Ling Paisu asked.

The man raised his head, looked at Ling Paisu, and asked, “Don’t you like me like this?”

“Not like that.” Ling Paisu said.

“Then let’s go back to the Seaside, as long as we stay away from Eldest Prince Li, you won’t have to worry anymore that I’ll look at him differently.” The man said.

Ling Paisu wanted to get angry, but he held back. Although the man’s words, made him uncomfortable, they were reasonable. It was him, who brought that man, to the Central Plains.

“I told you a long time ago, you don’t have that kind of, blessing that you can get without working for it.” The man said.

“Damn! Don’t you ever say that again! How am I that unlucky?” Ling Paisu roared.

“That’s because, you always choose the wrong direction.” The man said.

“You’re really talking out of both sides of your mouth!” Ling Paisu said without a trace of anger.

Just then, a henchman, came to report.

“The brothers in the outer court are suddenly served a good meal and good food.”

“A good meal? Who sent it to them?” Ling Paisu asked.

“It was sent by Eldest Prince Li, all the ingredients are of the finest quality and made into delicious dishes.” The henchman said.

Ling Paisu looked at the man in shackles and asked, “Is this what you mean by, details make the difference?”

The man nodded and said, ”He is so thoughtful at such a young age, it is really admirable. I originally thought that he was just talking, but I didn’t expect that he actually did it. Perhaps ……”

“Maybe what?” Ling Paisu asked.

“Perhaps, the Demon Sect, no, the entire Martial Forest, is about to usher in an, unprecedented, supreme genius. And we, are witnessing, this historic moment.” The man said in an excited tone.

“Just because he sent a few dishes?” Ling Paisu asked in disbelief.

“That’s right, first he sent someone to steal your artifact, then he sent a disciple, and now he’s sending a meal. That’s right, this is a historic moment.” The man said with certainty.

Unlike the excited man, Ling Paisu looked disinterested.

“At this historic moment, I’m losing all my artifacts.” He said helplessly.

The man seemed to have known that he would say this, so he comforted, “Think about it from a different perspective, your artifact, is contributing to a great cause, for a great cause.”

“As I said before, that great cause is not my concern. I don’t want to be someone else’s stepping stone.” Ling Paisu said.

“If you want to become a protagonist, then you should be like Second Prince Li and work hard.” The man said.

“Don’t I try?” Ling Paisu asked rhetorically.

“What kind of effort is it when all you do is ask me questions?” The man asked rhetorically.

Ling Paisu was suddenly speechless. During this recent period of time, he had left almost everything, to that man to deal with.

Seeing that Ling Paisu was still frowning, the man suddenly changed his tone and said:

“Old Ling.”

When Ling Paisu heard this familiar address, a trace of joy unexpectedly surged in his heart. He was even a little worried that in the future, that man would never address him like that again.

“I know, and you’ve worked hard.” The man said.

“Where did I try? You’re right.” Ling Paisu said helplessly.

“No, you’ve been working hard. You restrained your greed and gave the divine artifact to Second Prince Li, that’s your effort. Your efforts to collect divine artifacts, your efforts to guard them, and your efforts to satisfy your greed, I know all of that. Your efforts aren’t much easier than those, who are struggling to the death in the midst of swords and blades.” The man said.

Ling Paisu’s heart was a little sore, and his nose was a little sore. During this recent period of time, he could more and more realize how happy it was to be understood.

However, he didn’t want to show weakness in front of that man, so he forced himself to hold back the emotion in his heart and said loudly, “I don’t want to! I don’t want to give my divine weapon, to someone else! Damn Second Prince Li, if he dares to come, I will drive him away! Roll! Second Prince Li! Beware of my Lion’s Roar, it will deafen your ears!”

Just then, a report came from his men outside the door.

“Second Prince Li is here.”

Ling Paisu burst into tears and said, “This Second Prince Li, he really knows how to pick his moments!”

The man couldn’t help but laugh out loud as well, he covered his ears and said, “I’m ready.”

“Welcome, Mr. Li.”

Ling Paisu greeted me with a big smile on her face.