Chapter 748: Chapter 747: Mysterious Background, Running Away From Home

He fixed his gaze on the man across the table, seemingly harmless, yet who had managed to upheave the Upper Three Realms within a mere half year’s time. Qu Yun let out a soft sigh.

As a descendant of a half-immortal, I’m quite sensitive. Please don’t spread the word, Li Tianzun."

Relax, I am not one to gossip."

Li Jing said with a smile, curiosity piqued as he asked his question.

So, can you tell me what being a half-immortal means?"

?

Qu Yun chalked up a question mark, confused.

Li Tianzun, you seem to have extensive knowledge and can see that I’m a half-immortal, yet you don’t know what it means?" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Just because I can see through it doesn’t mean I have to know what it does, right?"

Li Jing tilted his head.

Qu Yun remained silent.

That’s not how logic works.

In this world, there are many who know that she, the Yaochi Divine Emperor Qu Yun, is special.

After all, from the moment she was born, she exuded an air of ethereal uniqueness.

But the only one who truly knew she was a half-immortal was Zhu Qing, the great saint of humanity.

Even the Heavenly Respect who nurtured her and trained her to be the Divine Emperor of Yaochi was unaware of her extraordinary heritage, only knowing that she was exceptionally special.

She would never have imagined that the Yaochi Divine Emperor, whom she had nurtured personally and elevated, had possessed half of a fairyland since birth.

Fairyland.

Detached from the world.

Fairyland does not exist within the laws of the Universe Great World.

Therefore, no matter how high one’s realm or how profound one’s understanding of this world, it would be impossible to comprehend these concepts.

Theoretically speaking.

Even if a real immortal were standing right in front of them, unless one had ascended to the same level, one would be unable to discern any clues to their identity.

You think you could guess?

I’m sorry.

A fairyland is different from a saint’s position, it has the effect of distorting understanding.

Facing the possessor of a fairyland, you don’t even have the right to hazard a guess.

No matter how lively your mind is, how rich your imagination, under the influence of a fairyland on mortals, you will always avoid the "correct answer".

Because of this.

Only Zhu Qing in this world knows Qu Yun’s secret.

While a saint’s position is prevalent within the laws of the Universe Great World, it is unimaginably powerful.

At this moment, in front of Li Jing, Qu Yun was puzzled.

How did someone who clearly had not yet achieved the fairyland manage to recognize her half-immortal body?

Seeing Li Jing’s smiling yet not smiling face waiting for her response, Qu Yun hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Being half-immortal means I am the offspring of an immortal, with a special physique, and born with half a fairyland."

"So you’re actually a second generation fairy?"

Li Jing replied with a raised eyebrow.

"It’s hard to say, I could also be a third generation fairy."

Qu Yun shrugged her shoulders, explaining.

"I don’t know who my parents are, they could have been a pair of immortals, or perhaps a couple of second generation fairies."

With that, she continued.

"The half-immortal body is a special blessing. Although it can’t allow me to detach from the Universe Great World like those who truly possess fairyland, it can allow me to obtain a high-grade fairyland after solidifying my Three Flowers."

She paused briefly, biting her lower lip before adding.

"Taking possession of me would also guarantee a high-grade fairyland."

"Is there such a good deal?"

Li Jing was astonished.

Qu Yun didn’t speak, she just continued to stare intently at him.

In the face of her pointed gaze, Li Jing blinked, saying,

"Don’t worry. I’m not interested in being a woman."

As he said this, he laughed indifferently.

"Besides, I’m not stupid. You were so straightforward in your explanation because you’ve likely already prepared measures against such possession."

Qu Yun shrugged but didn’t deny it.

She calmly lifted her teacup and took a dainty sip, composing herself before turning her gaze to him once more.

"I’ve told you faithfully about my situation. Is it now time for you, Li Tianzun, to tell me how you were able to see that I am a half-immortal?"

Upon hearing her words, Li Jing looked at her and said,

"I have a unique eye technique that allows me to see the essence of all things."

As he said this, he continued nonchalantly,

"However, I can only acquire some very basic information, not too in-depth. All I could see on you was the term ’half-immortal’. This is the first time I’ve encountered such a situation."

Qu Yun didn’t respond.

Eye techniques.

There are countless in the world.

They are varied and strange, each with different functions.

But she had never heard of an eye technique that could see the essence of all things in one glance.

This is too overpowered!

She had her doubts about it.

But she also felt that there was no reason for Li Jing to lie to her.

After a period of silence, Qu Yun flipped a pale purple jade medallion in her hand.

"Li Tianzun, your eye technique is profound. Can you tell what material this object is made of?"

Seeing this, Li Jing instinctively looked at the slab of metal in her hand, suddenly frowning.

"Is this something from the Eternal Divine Kingdom?"

Qu Yun said nothing.

Li Jing was quiet, his eyes flickered with a golden hue.

"Xuanji treasure jade, a rare divine object produced in Xuanji Mountain of the Eternal Divine Kingdom. Inside it is a unique Eternal Divine Kingdom rule imprint, which can be used in artifact refinement."

Hearing his detailed account, Qu Yun looked surprised.

"Li Tianzun, you could even see its origin?"

"Like I said earlier, your case is a first for me."

Li Jing shrugged.

Qu Yun nodded, whispering thoughtfully to herself.

"So this jade medallion comes from Xuanji Mountain of the Eternal Divine Kingdom..."

"What do you mean by that?"

Li Jing frowned, asking,

"So it turns out you had no clue about the origin or material of this jade medallion, and just had me appraising it?"

Hearing his words, Qu Yun looked up, her smile blossoming.

"Didn’t I just want to confirm if your eye technique is really that mystical? I didn’t expect to gain so much in the process."

As she said this, she fiddled with the jade, continuing.

"When I was still a baby, my master found and adopted me. This jade medallion was with me at that time, and it could be related to my origin. Many years have passed, and despite investigating its origin based on the material of the jade, I’ve never found a similar material in Universe Great World. My master was reluctant to see me obsessed with this matter and hindering my cultivation, only then did he tell me that the item might be from the Eternal Divine Kingdom."

Hearing Qu Yun’s words, Li Jing rubbed his chin thoughtfully, studying her.

This woman’s background.

It’s anything but ordinary.

Half-immortal body was already mysterious enough, who would have thought she might also hail from the Eternal Divine Kingdom.

No wonder Zhu Qing was in contact with her.

With that in mind, another question arose.

Was this woman connected to Cang Tian?

Li Jing speculated quietly, but quickly dismissed the idea.

The Cang Tian incident happened a very long time ago, at least a history gap apart from now.

There’s no way Qu Yun, the Divine Emperor of Yaochi, could have experienced the gap in history, she’s not that old.

Having dismissed the speculation, Li Jing propped his chin on his hand.

"Enough of the chatter, I’ve got plenty of business to attend to. You came alone to the entrance of the Little World to meet me. I presume it isn’t solely to ensure the safety of Yaochi and send me back?"

"Well, of course."

Qu Yun said with a slight smile.

"Ensuring the safety of Yaochi and sending you, Li Tianzun, back is indeed one of my reasons for coming, but primarily, it’s due to a recent transaction I had with Zhu Qing."

"Transaction?"

Li Jing frowned, questioning.

"You and Zhu Qing?"

"Yes."

Qu Yun nodded, and continued.

"Zhu Qing took a personal item that I’ve had since infancy, besides my jade pendant. In exchange, she said that all I have to do to join Chen Tang City is mention her name."

"..."

Li Jing.

Qu Yun’s words confused him a bit.

Whether one can join Chen Tang City is not entirely up to Zhu Qing.

But mentioning her name does indeed hold some weight.

After all, being an eminent Human Taoist, Li Jing can’t just ignore her.

Zhu Qing must have her reasons for doing so.

So, the question arises.

Why did Qu Yun, the Yaochi Divine Emperor, come to Chen Tang City?

And what did Zhu Qing take from her?

Li Jing was utterly bewildered.

Qu Yun continued.

"Zhu Qing forbade me from saying what she took from me, but she instructed me to tell Li Tianzun that she’ll return soon."

As she spoke, she gave a meaningful smile.

"As for why I want to join Chen Tang City, it’s not particularly complicated. Zhu Qing is not willing nor convenient to carry me as she flies, hence she showed me a clear path."

"..."

Li Jing.

At this point, he finally understood.

Zhu Qing must have taken a trip to the Eternal Divine Kingdom.

He guessed that the item she took from Qu Yun must serve a role in pinpointing locations.

Qu Yun also wanted to go to the Eternal Divine Kingdom.

Zhu Qing wasn’t keen on taking her, so she pushed her his way...

He sighed while massaging his temple, Li Jing gave a bitter smile.

"If you want to join Chen Tang City, I wouldn’t mind having an extra competent person. But you may be disappointed, I have no plans to go to the Eternal Divine Kingdom."

"That’s not a problem; Zhu Qing said that you will end up going sooner or later."

Qu Yun said with a sly smile.

Li Jing fell silent.

Zhu Qing had somewhat tricked her into this.

However, accepting Qu Yun wasn’t a big problem.

Her desire to go to the Eternal Divine Kingdom was likely to discover her own origins.

If there is a day when he needs to go there, bringing her along wouldn’t hurt.

With this thought, Li Jing agreed.

"Alright, let’s go to Yaochi first to get Candle Dragon, and then you follow me."

Before he finished speaking, Qu Yun interrupted him.

"If I go back now, my master probably won’t let me leave."

With a sly grin, she added.

"Li Tianzun, didn’t you bring my naughty student who has a matter for me? She should be in your independent world now, why don’t you let me in, and then you go get Candle Dragon yourself?"

"..."

Li Jing.

He’d accepted Qu Yun’s "defection."

The matter with Ye Piaoran was an easy one...

But it was apparent that Qu Yun hadn’t yet settled her "affairs", and was essentially planning to run away from home.

Her intent was very clear at this moment.

Her parents hadn’t agreed yet, so it’d have to rely on Li Tianzun to do some persuading.

Motherf...

If it were someone else, it wouldn’t be a problem.

Was there ever a person he, Li Jing, couldn’t take away?

The issue was that Qu Yun’s status was not simple!

She was the Yaochi Divine Emperor, a pillar of the One Heavy Sky Divinity Taoist.

If he tried to whisk her away, not only would Yaochi not be pleased, but the deeply rooted Divinity Taoist wouldn’t be either.

Silently looking at Qu Yun, whose adorable smile suggested "I’m waiting for Li Tianzun to decide for me," Li Jing took a deep breath, opened his own domain.

Seeing this, Qu Yun’s eyes lit up, and she rose to step directly into it. Before leaving, she didn’t forget to leave a giggle behind.

"From now on, I belong to you, Li Tianzun. You’ll have to handle my master. She’s old. Don’t upset or bother her too much, otherwise, I won’t be happy."

Li Jing rolled his eyes and closed his domain. He moved his mind and moved Ye Piaoran who was waiting in the Little Universe to her side, summoned Long Jiuwu, and rode off.

Yaochi is one of the most special forces in the Nine Heavy Heavens.

As the main decision-maker for the Divinity Taoist, their headquarters are directly built inside the Little World.

The space inside the Little World is not that big.

After just a few breaths.

Li Jing, riding Long Jiuwu, arrived at the center of the Little World, the Kunlun God Mountain, where the headquarters of Yaochi are.

Before the people of Yaochi could react, Li Jing maneuvered his mind to convert all his Chaos Qi into the Qi produced by the Shangqing Longevity Method, and let a bit of it leak out.

The very next second.

A loud noise resounded in the sky.

The robust Longevity Skill like a heavenly river appeared in the sky.

Yaochi was instantly in chaos.

As soon as Li Jing had arrived, the people of Yaochi sensed his presence.

Before they could even think about why the emperor did not stop this miscreant, he casually "leaked" the Qi that was all too familiar to the descendants of Yaochi.

What’s worse is that he "leaked" it so purely that it left them speechless.

Even the Longevity Skill was triggered...

This was not a mere anomaly brought about by the realm.

Only those who had cultivated the Shangqing Longevity Method to its extremes could incite the Longevity Skill.

In all of Yaochi, only those at the Heavenly Respect level had the capability to induce the Longevity Skill with the Shangqing Longevity Method.

Even then, they couldn’t make the Longevity Skill appear completely with just a wisp of Qi.

Everyone in Yaochi was in a daze.

The Shangqing Longevity Method is the highest inheritance of Yaochi.

Only core disciples who have made significant contributions to Yaochi and Saints and Saintesses are qualified to learn it.

Li Jing, who has been causing a ruckus and acting brazenly in the Upper Three Realms lately, has not only cultivated the Shangqing Longevity Skill but has also reached a level that even their ancestors hadn’t attained. What the hell!

There was only one person in all of Yaochi who was actually excited.

It was none other than Candle Dragon.

He’d known the news of Li Jing’s presence in the Upper Three Realms for more than half a year.

At that time, he felt very relieved.

After more than a hundred years, his master finally remembered him, the "lost dragon."

He initially wanted to find and join Li Jing, but the latter reached Five Heavy Sky without heading towards One Heavy Sky, making it inconvenient for him and his family to backtrack and try to find him.

For the Dragon Clan, the Upper Three Realms is still dangerous.

Especially since those top forces like to catch Divine Beasts as mounts.

Now that Li Jing finally came...