Chapter 168 - Fraud-Qiong Xiao’s Advanced Version (1/2)
Li Changshou almost spat out a mouthful of blood when he heard what Zhao Gongming said when he entered the temple.
The technique where if you hit someone they will not dare to say anything after you do… Could it be that he is referring to the beginner-level fraud that I had taught him?
Is it because the atmosphere of the Primordial World has been too enchanting recently, or is it because Master Zhao is too flirtatious with his second love? That sentence alone almost made Li Changshou sprain his back…
When Zhao Gongming entered the Sea G.o.d Temple, he did not care about the few mortal devotees around him. He shook his sleeves and greeted with great vigor.
“Sea G.o.d, Fellow Daoist Sea G.o.d, is the Sea G.o.d at home?”
The people in the temple looked at Zhao Gongming with vigilance. If not for the fact that Zhao Gongming looked mighty and dignified, the few female devotees would have blushed…
To be honest, if Zhao Gongming looked a little wretched, they would have stood out to protect their Sea G.o.d’s reputation!
After seeing his face, they decided to forget it. The appearance of the young girl who was being pulled by her arm by Zhao Gongming was still unable to be seen clearly. Even the visitors and devotees who were in charge of keeping incense burning in the temple subconsciously tried not to look at her.
The girl could not help but grumble, “Brother, what are you doing? If you want to find the Sea G.o.d here, just go to his Cave Abode. Why did you come to the temple?”
“Little sister, you do make sense.” Zhao Gongming released Qiong Xiao’s arm and stroked his beard. “The problem is that I don’t know where the Sea G.o.d’s Cave Abode is…”
Qiong Xiao did not know whether to laugh or cry. He chided, “Brother, didn’t you tell me that you were on good terms with this Sea G.o.d? How could you not know where his Cave Abode is?”
Zhao Gongming was instantly embarra.s.sed. He said in a low voice, “To be honest, it’s not just his Cave Abode that I don’t know about. I only know that the Sea G.o.d’s Daoist name is Daoist Changgeng. As for the rest… I haven’t asked him yet.”
Qiong Xiao frowned and looked up at Zhao Gongming. Zhao Gongming chuckled and said via voice transmission, “Otherwise, how could I have brought you here, Third Sister? You have always been smart. Out of the four of us, you are the most cunning! You must help me, your brother, today.
Li Changshou, who was sitting in the corner of the venue of the Three Sects’ Meet, looked at the pair of siblings through the statue. He could not help but feel puzzled.
What are these two big shots… mumbling about in my temple?
In the Sea G.o.d Temple, Qiong Xiao asked again, “Brother, what do you want to do?”
Zhao Gongming pondered for a while and continued to transmit his voice. “Help me ask this Sea G.o.d if there are any new techniques? There are just too many limitations to using one set. If there are any, even if we have to use more numinous treasures to exchange for them, it will be fine. This is really an amazing technique of the Primordial World that is not pa.s.sed down to others by the Sea G.o.d!”
“You…”
Qiong Xiao was truly amused by Zhao Gongming. She glared at her sworn brother who had taken care of her and her two sisters for so many years. She sighed softly.
“If the Sea G.o.d comes later, Big Brother, don’t spout nonsense. I’ll help you get some information.”
Zhao Gongming immediately cupped his hands and shouted, “Thank you, Third Sister. Thank you, Third Sister!”
At that moment, the member who was in charge of the temple and had been appointed by the Sea G.o.d walked over. He first invited the two immortals to sit in the rear hall. Then, he asked the devotees in the small temple to leave and closed the door of the temple.
In a short while, Li Changshou’s incarnation of the Sea G.o.d—the white-bearded old immortal that was actually the paper effigy, flew over from afar and landed in the courtyard.
He flung his horsetail whisk, and an immortal power barrier immediately appeared around him.
The barrier was different from array formations. The barrier only existed for a moment and was set up using immortal power. The array formation used the array foundation and the power of Heaven and Earth to unleash its effects. It could last for a long time.
In the rear hall, Qiong Xiao held a teacup and took a sip before shaking her head slightly.
The tea in the mortal world tasted awful. Qiong Xiao said, “Brother, didn’t you say that the Sea G.o.d appears in the form of his incarnation?”
“Take a closer look.” Zhao Gongming blinked and smiled. “This should be an incarnation, but it’s rather brilliant.”
“Hmm, such an incarnation is enough to prove that the Sea G.o.d is not a simple person. He’s… Daoist Changgeng from Ren School?”
Qiong Xiao could not help but lower her head and ponder. She made some deductions…
Uh, she got a warning from the Taiji Painting. Zhao Gongming stood up and laughed loudly. He opened his arms and welcomed Li Changshou, who was coming from the front hall.
One was a handsome and suave Daoist, and the other was a white-haired, benevolent old man.
After the two of them met, they bowed and Dao saluted to each other.
“Sea G.o.d, Sea G.o.d, how have you been?”
“Thanks to you, I’ve been well lately. How have you been, Fellow Daoist?”
“Hahahaha.” Zhao Gongming held his waist and laughed. “Ever since I parted with you last time, Sea G.o.d, I was really happy. It was
great!”
Li Changshou frowned and said, “Fellow Daoist, did you use the method I told you last time to… scam someone else?”
“The word ‘scam’ is really clever!”
Zhao Gongming smiled and squinted. “Last time, I received your guidance. I specially circled the AparaG.o.dānīya Continent a few times. I dragged out those people whom I had disliked for a long time and taught them a lesson! Sea G.o.d, guess what happened?”
Li Changshou smiled bitterly. “Could it be that you guys don’t dare to blow things up?”
“Hahahaha, you know me, Fellow Daoist! You know me!”
“Fellow Daoist, you can’t do this often. You are a senior disciple of the outer sect, a former guest of the Green Touring Palace.” Li Changshou hurriedly said, “The matter of scamming others can indeed make you feel good for a moment, but it will really affect your reputation greatly.”
Zhao Gongming sighed, waved his hand, and said calmly, “Reputation is built through fights of techniques. Isn’t that the Great Dao oath you made, Fellow Daoist? Who would dare to mention the matter after taking the oath? It’s just that recently, I feel that these techniques are too simplistic. Sea G.o.d, do you think there are any new tricks…”
“Big Brother?”
A soft voice called out from behind Zhao Gongming, “Can you let me take a look at that Great Dao oath?”
“Of course.” Zhao Gongming took out a cloth that was produced by the dragon race from his sleeve and used his immortal power to give it to Qiong Xiao, who had already stood up.
Zhao Gongming then introduced Li Changshou.
“Sea G.o.d, come here and take a look. This is my foster sister. She usually cultivates on the Three Immortals Islands. Her Daoist name is Qiong Xiao.”
Li Changshou followed Zhao Gongming’s gesture and looked at Qiong Xiao.
On the other hand, the fairy who had stood up also removed her concealing mystical abilities and revealed her true appearance.
Is this the famous Three Xiao Fairies?
She was dressed in a jade-colored orchid dress made of green silk that was accompanied by clouds. There was a light belt around her slender waist and her feet were covered with white boots…
It would seem a little understating to say that she was beautiful and a little vulgar to say that she had a thin and pet.i.te figure.
Li Changshou praised in his heart and complimented with a smile, “I’ve long heard of the Third Immortal’s famed reputation. Today, I’ve met you. It’s not a wasted trip.” Qiong Xiao pursed her lips and smiled, seemingly embarra.s.sed. However, she replied softly, “Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. What is your Daoist name? I heard from Big Brother that your Daoist name is Daoist Changgeng. That’s probably an alias, right?”
What a smart fairy…
Li Changshou’s heart skipped a beat. However, he calmly replied, “My Daoist name and name are just a form of address. I’m acquainted with Fellow Daoist Zhao, not for fame or fortune. I’m only aiming for fate.”
When Zhao Gongming heard that, his eyes were filled with emotions. He shouted softly, “Good! What a good affinity!”
Li Changshou felt that something was amiss. Zhao Gongming and Qiong Xiao were both people who would be famous on the G.o.d roll in the future. Furthermore, those who had a good relations.h.i.+p with Zhao Gongming would not end up well in the Great G.o.d-Conferment Tribulation…