"What, there's such a good thing? Hahaha, agree to him! We must agree to him!"
Qian Duoduo was overjoyed. He grabbed Ling Weifeng's arm, his eyes shining, and he was so excited he almost jumped up.
Originally, Qian Duoduo was still planning how to use Kongxu Shengzi as a connection to "swallow the elephant whole" and help the senior take down the entire "Three Immortals Sword Sect."
Unexpectedly, the opportunity came knocking on his door.
This was a windfall!
Qian Duoduo danced with joy, his small eyes narrowed into slits.
"Little Lingzi, did you agree already?"
"No, I didn't!"
Ling Weifeng crossed his arms, his head tilted up at a forty-five-degree angle, maintaining the "exclusive aloofness" of a "cool sword immortal."
Because the two "Qingyuan Sword Immortals" had become "fourth escorts," Ling Weifeng, out of professional ethics, couldn't maintain the "cool sword immortal" persona in front of Kongxu Shengzi. This had been suffocating him.
Therefore, the "Qingyuan Sword Immortals" especially cherished their good times in the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild." He wanted to seize every minute and second to "show off," oops... maintain his "cool sword immortal" route.
Ling Weifeng's expression was arrogant, and his tone was indifferent.
"I will not attend the Three Immortals' Wedding Ceremony, nor will I marry the three inherited Saintesses. This does not fit my 'cool sword immortal' persona... Fatty Qian, you don't need to say anything more. This time, even if you give me ten Qingyuan Immortal Swords, or a hundred Qingyuan Immortal Swords, it's useless. My cool sword heart will never yield!"
Ling Weifeng's eyes were incredibly resolute.
He had made up his mind.
This time, no matter what, he had to protect the dignity of the "cool sword immortal."
The "cool sword immortal" could not be bought!
The "cool sword heart" would not waver!
Let's go!
Qian Duoduo seemed to have sensed Ling Weifeng's determination, and he sighed helplessly.
"Alas, since you're unwilling, I can't force you. Then let's forget about it!"
Oh yeah, I won!
A "victor's smile" bloomed on Ling Weifeng's lips.
He had finally, in a struggle, honorably defeated "Fatty Qian," that "devilish profiteer." He had upheld the bottom line of the "cool sword immortal," and he had defended the dignity of the "cool sword heart."
Before Ling Weifeng's thoughts could fully form, he heard Qian Duoduo speak again.
Qian Duoduo seemed to be talking to himself, sighing with emotion.
"Alas, Senior, I've failed you!"
What? Senior?
The word "Senior" seemed to possess an endless, magical power.
Upon hearing it, Ling Weifeng's ears perked up.
What did this matter have to do with "Senior"?
Then, he heard Qian Duoduo continue.
"The Endless Outer Sea has always been a thorn in Senior's side. I originally planned to control the Three Immortals Sword Sect and then control the entire Endless Outer Sea to help Senior resolve this problem. Now, certain people are not cooperating, alas..."
The final sigh made Ling Weifeng tremble and shiver.
However, as a "cool sword immortal," he wasn't easily fooled.
Ling Weifeng looked at Qian Duoduo, his gaze sharp, and said in a deep voice.
"Fatty Qian, don't try to trick me with Senior's name... Senior's cultivation is profound and shines through the ages. How could he possibly be wary of mere Endless Outer Sea?"
Qian Duoduo was prepared for this question. He chuckled and said,
"Little Lingzi, you don't know, but the entrance to the Minor Grotto-Heaven is actually somewhere deep within the Endless Outer Sea... Senior's true concern is not the Endless Outer Sea, but the Minor Grotto-Heaven. There are several old monsters in the Minor Grotto-Heaven, and they are incredibly formidable..."
"Minor Grotto-Heaven?"
Upon hearing these three words, Ling Weifeng shuddered.
In the cultivation world, legends of "Minor Grotto-Heavens" and "Abysses" had always circulated.
The "Abyss" represented ultimate evil, said to be filled with ruthless and wicked "demonic cultivators."
Moreover, these "demonic cultivators" were all profound in their cultivation and immensely powerful.
In the face of the "Abyss," both the former "Five Great Sacred Lands" and the current "Great New Dynasty" were insignificant.
The only force that could contend with the "Abyss" was the "Minor Grotto-Heaven."
The "Minor Grotto-Heaven" was a "grotto-heaven and blessed land," containing many "ancient aristocratic families."
These "ancient aristocratic families" had long lineages, some even dating back a million years.
The Ji family, who cultivated the "Dragon Tooth Rice," was one of the "ancient aristocratic families" living in the "Minor Grotto-Heaven."
"Ancient aristocratic families" had profound backgrounds and transcendent status, surpassing all "cultivation sects"... It was no wonder that "Senior" would be wary of them.
Ling Weifeng's eyes flickered slightly, and his tone was no longer as resolute.
"Fatty Qian, is the entrance to the Minor Grotto-Heaven really in the Endless Outer Sea?"
Qian Duoduo's attitude was sincere, and he nodded solemnly.
"I guarantee you, this matter is absolutely true..."
...Not really!
What "Minor Grotto-Heaven"? Qian Duoduo knew nothing about the "Minor Grotto-Heaven." He was just using it as a pretext!
Ling Weifeng frowned. He pondered for a moment and finally said,
"Fatty Qian, you look very sincere, and you don't seem to be lying. I believe you... Alright, for Senior's sake, I am willing to sacrifice myself... I will go find Kongxu Shengzi later and tell him that I agree!"
Hee hee hee...
Qian Duoduo smiled.
"Oh my, it's better to do this sooner rather than later. Delays might lead to changes! Little Lingzi, don't delay. Come on, let's go find Kongxu Shengzi now..."
"Do we need to be in such a hurry!"
"We must be! Come on, I'll escort you!"
Saying that, Qian Duoduo, without allowing Ling Weifeng to refuse, dragged him off to find Kongxu Shengzi.
Kongxu Shengzi was naturally overjoyed to learn that Ling Weifeng had agreed. To celebrate, he took Qian Duoduo and Ling Weifeng to "mingle with the young ladies."
More people, more excitement!
They "mingled" for a good half of the day. When the "young ladies" were panting and begging for mercy, Kongxu Shengzi finally let them go, satisfied.
Thus, the in-a-great-mood Kongxu Shengzi was unwilling to let Ling Weifeng leave. He insisted on keeping Ling Weifeng company for a heart-to-heart talk, to discuss the "Three Immortals' Wedding Ceremony" properly.
Ling Weifeng was unwilling.
Hey, hey, hey, even "fourth escorts" have human rights! The eight-hour workday is over!
Alas, Ling Weifeng's protests were in vain.
Qian Duoduo smilingly escorted Ling Weifeng into Kongxu Shengzi's room...
Ling Weifeng
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"Fatty Qian," you are a devil!
Ling Weifeng was furious and helpless!