Chapter 1 Zhang Yuanqing's Request

Zhang Yuanqing immediately sat down, not opposite the boy, but beside him, picking up the wine pot in a supporting manner and pouring him wine.

Although the old Xiangzong looked like a minor, he was actually an old man over a hundred years old.

"Old Ancestor, I've long admired your name. I've seen quite a few demigods, but you are the most special. You've returned to simplicity and regained your youth," Zhang Yuanqing said.

"This is the characteristic of Dimu (Earth Mother); there's nothing strange about it." The Xie family old ancestor picked up his wine glass and took a sip.

Dimu, is that the class name for the Musician's demigod stage? Zhang Yuanqing seized the opportunity to ask, "Old Ancestor, what do you mean?"

The Xie family old ancestor used a small silver shovel to scoop a piece of crab roe into his mouth, smacking his lips with a look of satisfaction. He said, "Only mothers and children can exert the power of the Musician class. Especially at the demigod stage, if you maintain the appearance of an adult man, the power of your skills will be greatly reduced. Women who have not given birth also cannot exert the Musician's true power."

So that's how it is. The Musician class's core ability is gestation. Seems to make sense.

Zhang Yuanqing couldn't help but think of the Wa Huang Tu (Nüwa Picture).

Nüwa holding a holy infant corresponds to mother and child.

"Listening to Old Ancestor's words is better than reading books for ten years," Zhang Yuanqing diligently poured wine. "Old Ancestor, have a drink."

The child, with his tender features and fair skin, raised his glass and took a small sip.

Zhang Yuanqing picked up the crab-disassembling tools again, disassembling the crab for the old ancestor just like Xie Lingxi used to do for him. One disassembled and the other drank, and neither of them spoke until the Xie family old ancestor had eaten the fifth crab. Then, he wiped his mouth with his loose sleeve and said.

"I've read your files and know about your recent exploits. The outside world says you have the potential to be an alliance leader, which isn't an exaggeration. At least, I wasn't as good as you at your stage. However, the demigod status emphasizes luck, talent, and opportunity, which cannot be determined by aptitude."

"You're a talented young man, and you have a way with words. I'm quite satisfied with you. How about this? You marry Xie Su's daughter, and we'll be one family from now on. When you advance to Overlord at the end of the year, I'll personally teach you and tell you all the secrets of the Lingjing. I can't guarantee that it will help you become a demigod, but the chances will definitely be higher."

The Old Ancestor is a straightforward person. Zhang Yuanqing carefully phrased his words, "But I already have a girlfriend."

The Xie family old ancestor looked at him with a "you're a strange person" look. "Marry them together. It's only natural for a man to have multiple wives and concubines."

I almost forgot that this person is an ancient person from over a hundred years ago, a remnant of the feudal dynasty. Zhang Yuanqing complained in his heart, not agreeing immediately, but falling into contemplation.

"What? You're not willing?" The Old Ancestor's delicate eyebrows furrowed. "If you don't like Xie Su's daughter, I can let you choose any unmarried girl from the Xie family. Pick one or pick several, it's all the same."

Zhang Yuanqing was shocked, thinking, could I be your illegitimate son abandoned among the people, Old Ancestor? Otherwise, why would you treat me so well?

Zhang Yuanqing quickly got up, took a few steps back, bowed, and shouted, "It is this junior's fortune accumulated over eight lifetimes to be favored by the Old Ancestor and to be able to marry a girl from the Xie family, a descendant of the Old Ancestor."

The Old Ancestor's youthful face immediately revealed a smile.

Zhang Yuanqing changed the topic and sighed, "Old Ancestor, this junior has an unspeakable secret."

The Xie family old ancestor frowned and asked, "Tell me."

Zhang Yuanqing then explained his second purpose for attending the crab feast.

"In July, I entered the Qinfeng Academy for advanced studies. In the academy's item vault, I encountered a mirror that could predict the future. It said that I wouldn't live past October. Just imagine, this junior is about to return to the Lingjing. How can I bear to make a promise to Lingxi that I am destined not to fulfill?"

The Xie family old ancestor suddenly understood. "Oh, so you're going to die. Then, never mind I said anything. Come, come, eat crab. After you finish eating, let's have a good gathering and farewell..."

A series of question marks flashed through Zhang Yuanqing's mind. He froze for a few seconds, then coughed a few times and said, "This junior believes that there may be a chance of rescue, such as serving by the Old Ancestor's side for the next month."

The Xie family old ancestor's black gemstone-like, clear and bright eyes stared over. "You used an avatar to see me, which means you already have a way to deal with it. Why do you need me to take action?"

"He saw that I was an avatar?" Zhang Yuanqing was shocked, but then felt it was reasonable.

Although the Eight-Foot Mirror can perfectly replicate the main body, the fair and lovely child in front of him is a demigod.

The Xie family old ancestor glanced at the remaining crabs and then looked at Yuan Shi Tianzun (Celestial Worthy of the Primordial Beginning).

Zhang Yuanqing understood and quickly returned to his position, disassembling crabs for the Old Ancestor. The child raised his glass and took a small sip, watching the junior disassembling crabs attentively, and leisurely said, "Tell me what you speculate about your death tribulation."

Zhang Yuanqing didn't dare to mention Ling Tuo, because it involved Zhang Tianshi's descendants and the Demon Lord's successor, so he shook his head and said, "Star observation gave me no inspiration."

The Xie family old ancestor tutted and said, "It seems that it involves a high-level existence. Then, you shouldn't seek my protection even more. You only know the result of fate, but not the process, and that's fatal. I can naturally protect you for a month, but have you ever thought that perhaps it is precisely because you are hiding in the Xie family to avoid disaster that you are inviting a calamity? For example, someone from the evil faction, an old friend, suddenly comes to me seeking revenge, and we have a big fight. He sees you happen to be in the Xie family and casually kills you. You can't escape after facing a demigod."

Zhang Yuanqing was stunned, because he was speechless and unable to refute. Sometimes, we desperately try to change the ending, but we don't know that everything we do is guiding us towards that ending.

"Where is your real body?" the Xie family old ancestor asked again.

"In a gang instance," Zhang Yuanqing answered truthfully.

The Xie family old ancestor pondered for a moment and commented, "A good idea. Although the demigods outside can travel through the Lingjing, they cannot enter instances unless they are existences recognized by the Lingjing, such as the Sandaoshan Niangniang (Three Dao Mountain Goddess)."

"So hiding in a completed gang instance is safer than staying with me. But nothing is absolute. If you encounter a Void class demigod or a peak Overlord, then it will be dangerous."

"How so?" Zhang Yuanqing adopted a listening posture.