Chapter 149 - The First Standard Scam Of The Primordial World (1/2)
While he was talking to Zhao Gongming, Li Changshou had already sorted out his thoughts.
The so-called way of adaptation was not just based on the immediate effect.
Even though he was pressed for time, he had to think carefully about the possible future trajectories of matters. He had to figure out the one that would be the least harmful to him.
Other than that, there were a few principles that were extremely important.
He had to uphold his status as a disciple of the Dao Sect and firmly stand on the side of the Dao Ancestor and the Three Pure Ones.
He had to uphold the principle of the three sects being one family and one Dao Sect.
He had to maintain the interests of Ren School. He had to take care of the pride of any Saint or top-tier expert. He could not afford to cause trouble for himself.
Other than the three “persistences”, there were five “mandatory preparations” and the “Nine Action Plans”.
Lastly, and most importantly… he could not show off.
Showing off was a taboo in the Dao.
In Li Changshou’s previous life, the most striking memory of his was the historical story of Yang Xiu being killed. He took the initiative to show off and ended up dying.
After arriving in the Primordial World, the primordial fable that had the greatest impact on him was the one about the black turtle getting slashed.
The turtle was not guilty. Its body was too big, so its legs were severed to support the sky.
That was the best description of a pa.s.sive show-off!
If the Black Turtle had hidden normally or went to the Chaotic Sea early to hide in the void, the Saints would probably use the troops of other sects to refine the Heavenly Pillars. It would not be convenient for them to kill the turtle.
Therefore… he would not expose himself if he could.
If no one knew about him, he would definitely not give them any clues about himself! In the early stages of self-defense, I have to find a reliable backer and not reveal any traces. It would be best if my name is not known in the Three Realms.
My intermediate self-defense ability would be the combination of the Merit Golden Body, the backing, and the fact that I’m not known in the Three Realms…
Otherwise, wouldn’t I be letting down the Saint’s efforts to cover up for me?
In the future, apart from Daoist Changgeng’s alias, Li Changshou decided to use the name “Young Daoist Master Xuan Du” and “Young Master Xuan Du” to avoid karma. Of course, those matters had to be planned carefully.
Now, I must resolve this crisis…
Zhao Gongming beat up the disciples of the Saint of the Western Sect. The Sea G.o.d Sect is involved. I’m afraid they will settle scores later. There are three difficulties in this matter.
I can’t kill this Saint’s disciple.
It is possible that the other party would take revenge on the South Sea Divine Sect in the future, and even use the Saint’s pride as an excuse.
It was his first time meeting Zhao Gongming. He did not know the specifics of his personality. It was possible that he might get more confused the more he thought about it. He also had to pay attention to the pride of both parties…
Hence, Li Changshou chose the most reliable solution based on his principles, persistence, preparation, and actions. He used his immortal senses to send a voice transmission to Zhao Gongming…
And so on.
Zhao Gongming frowned when he heard the immortal senses.
However, Li Changshou’s clever words brought out the matter regarding the life of the brothers and sisters in the sect, which was the most important thing to Zhao Gongming. Zhao Gongming quickly nodded and agreed.
When Li Changshou finished speaking, Zhao Gongming even felt that it would be troublesome to deal with him in such a manner and that it even seemed a little cunning…
However, he felt that if he could really achieve the effect that the Sea G.o.d mentioned, it would indeed be much better than killing him directly!
Zhao Gongming thought to himself, This Sea G.o.d of the South Ocean seems to be a fellow disciple of Ren School…
It’s such a pity. If he can get back at Jie School, he will be able to earn merit and is capable enough to come up with ideas.
He’s much more reliable than the ten Heavenly Lords.
Hence, in the Sea G.o.d Temple, Li Changshou’s paper effigy was hiding deeper underground. He was prepared to “scatter” at any moment.
He used his spiritual will to observe the two experts in the courtyard. Then, he communicated with Ao Yi, who had been watching from the side, and gave him a few hundred reminders.
An hour later, Li Changshou sent a voice transmission with his immortal senses and said, “I’m ready. I’ll have to trouble you, Senior.”
In the courtyard… Zhao Gongming nodded and waved his sleeve. He put away the twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls and looked down at the hunchbacked Daoist. He gritted his teeth and said,
“Get up and go to your spiritual mountain with me!”
The hunchbacked Daoist on the ground frowned and glared at Zhao Gongming. The Daoist said coldly, “How dare you follow me to the spiritual mountain!?!”
“Why wouldn’t I dare?”
Zhao Gongming barked, “Today, you bullied my Dao Sect. I want to ask both your Uncle-Masters for an explanation!”
Li Changshou pondered for a while and felt that Master Zhao’s mood was still a little foul. He should have been a little sad.
That was the first step-forcing the matter into a conflict between the Dao Sect and the Western Sect.
The hunchbacked old Daoist priest immediately jumped up when he heard that. He held the cane in his hand and looked like he wanted to hit someone…
Zhao Gongming took half a step forward. The gaze in his eyes was threatening, and his beard fluttered.
The hunchbacked old Daoist priest subconsciously s.h.i.+vered and took a few steps back. His eyes were filled with fear.
The place was still sealed by Zhao Gongming. The hunchbacked old Daoist had just experienced the power of the outer sect disciples of Jie School. He knew that he could not escape. The hunchbacked old man cursed, “Today, it was your sect that set me up! How can you turn the tables and accuse me!?! Look at how miserable I am now! I’m going to go to your Green Touring Palace and complain!”
“You’re miserable?”
Zhao Gongming sneered. He recalled the method that the Sea G.o.d had used to send a voice transmission from the South Ocean just now, and his interest was piqued.
Suddenly, without any warning, Zhao Gongming let out a wail. He opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood. He clutched his chest and coughed violently…
At the same time, Zhao Gongming’s aura was weak and his Dao runes were scattered. His original aura disappeared immediately as if he was seriously injured.
Zhao Gongming gritted his teeth and said, “I was clearly injured by your numinous treasure. When we were fighting, you injured my Dao base. I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to recover in less than tens of thousands of years! Come, follow me to the spiritual mountain. We’re not done for today!”
The hunchbacked old Daoist priest widened his eyes. Even though he had schemed against people, he had never encountered such a situation.
Li Changshou, who was observing with his statue, heaved a sigh of relief. That was the most difficult step.
He had to admit that the way Master Zhao reacted on the spot was quite outstanding, as expected of a wily old fox who had lived since the start of the Primordial World now…
The second step was— ‘Sneakily changing the concept, play the ruse of self-injury to seize the high ground of logic’.
The third step was divided into six different situations and six corresponding countermeasures.
Zhao Gongming wiped the blood from his mouth and scolded, “Who can have it worse than Fellow Daoist Sea G.o.d? His incarnation was forced to die by you! It was not easy for him to cultivate an incarnate. How many Dao bases and Dao skills did he lose? How are you going to settle this matter!?!”
The hunchbacked old Daoist priest scolded, “You are being unreasonable! You are slandering me!”
Zhao Gongming cursed, “I have injuries as evidence. You are the culprit! Follow me to the spiritual mountain for a confrontation!”
“You, Zhao Gongming! Do you still have any shame?”