In my twilight years of cultivating, I became a Supreme Daoist of the Longevity Path Chapter 631

Chapter 631: 274: Multiple backup plans!

Behold in the beauty of maturity!

The vision of initial intention!_3 Chapter 631: 274: Multiple backup plans!

Behold in the beauty of maturity!

The vision of initial intention!_3 Outside the guest cabin, Gongshu Zai apologetically bowed and smiled at Cheng Yunxue, and then looked at Chen Dengming, who had already flown onto another Spirit Boat, and said with a laugh.

“Daoist Cheng, since our prince is returning to our sect, I'm afraid I can no longer accompany you.

I need to go and pay my respects to him immediately.”
Cheng Yunxue looked at Gongshu Zai's insincere and cunning smile, silently sighed inside, and then cast her gaze over to the white-haired man standing not far away, surrounded by a crowd as though he were the moon among stars.

She admired his extraordinary longevity and rare humble smile, and said,
“Since your sect has made arrangements, I understand.

Since the Longevity Daozi has returned, I will go with Elder Gongshu to pay my respects.

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It would be improper to leave without doing so.”
“This…”
Gongshu Zai wanted to refuse, worrying that Cheng Yunxue would bring up her request again in front of the Daozi.

But he knew he had to adhere to customary etiquette, so he reluctantly agreed.

…

“Father, both my sister and I lack the Spiritual Root, does it mean that we can't cultivate?

Is there really no way at all?”
On the Spirit Boat, Chen Dengming looked at his son, Chen Jing, who was looking up at him with anticipation in his eyes, and then at his daughter, Chen Yiran, who was standing tall and quiet with the same expectant expressions.

He sighed inside, feeling again how challenging it was to be an aging father who was a Cultivator.

Just like many middle-aged and older men in his previous life, he also struggled with the education of his children, trying his best to secure good educational resources for them.

But in this life, the lack of a Spiritual Root made it impossible to cultivate.

It was not a matter of resources anymore; the barriers of class were established at birth.

Was it fair?

The world was even more unfair.

But it was reality.

Chen Dengming laid a hand on Chen Jing's head, about to figure out how to answer this thorny question, when he suddenly sensed the approach of two Golden Core Spiritual Mights.

Turning his head, he saw Gongshu Zai and Cheng Yunxue flying towards them.

His eyes widened in surprise when he saw Li Rong and Li Xue following closely behind Cheng Yunxue, and he thought to himself,
“Old Li?”
Cheng Yunxue gazed at Chen Dengming standing on the deck of the Spirit Boat, and seeing the Longevity Daozi appearing somewhat weak, she felt puzzled.

When she noticed Chen Dengming's gaze on Li Rong and Li Xue behind her, she quickly stepped before them, bowing and saying,
“I am Cheng Yunxue from the Five Elements Escape Sect.

This humble one is honored to meet you, your highness!

I have long been familiar with your illustrious reputation.”
Gongshu Zai also bowed and greeted Chen Dengming.

He was about to explain that Cheng Yunxue's presence here was simply a coincidence and that she would soon leave when he heard Cheng Yunxue taking initiative to speak and reveal her intentions.

“Oh?”
Chen Dengming looked at Cheng Yunxue in surprise and then at Li Rong, who had been lowering his head and didn't dare to lift it up, closely holding Li Xue's hand.

Immediately, he remembered Old Li had indeed had a ridiculous entanglement with a Golden Core female cultivator called Yunxue, and they had borne Li Xue.

Unexpectedly, he had encountered their entire family today.

“Old Li, you are indeed fortunate.”
Chen Dengming couldn't resist teasing Li Rong, transmitting his voice to the latter, who was still bowing his head.

Li Rong's body trembled, his stooping face twitched, and his eyes revealed a terrified surprise.

Hearing the half familiar, half strange voice in his ears, he felt surreal.

This…

This old man actually remembered him and even deigned to recognize and tease him.

Now, even Cheng Yunxue, whom he had always looked up to, was outclassed by the Daozi!

Cheng Yunxue seemed to perceive something and looked at Chen Dengming.

But she found Chen Dengming's eyes shining brightly, looking at her as if he could see through people's hearts.

She was shocked a little inside, and then heard Chen Dengming's clear voice.

“Considering the unity of the Eastern Alliance, I should agree with Elder Cheng's request.”
“However, I am curious, what relationship do these two have with Elder Cheng, that she would be willing to vouch for them?”
Cheng Yunxue was taken aback, and her beautiful eyebrows drew together.

Chen Dengming laughed, “Daoist Cheng, don't misunderstand.

Even if I were to intervene and keep these two, I need to be clear about their origins and ensure their identities are clean, right?

This is also considering the safety of the many disciples in our sect.”
Gongshu Zai was caught off guard, about to speak, yet stopped by Chen Dengming's raised hand.

Cheng Yunxue's beautiful eyes flashed as she looked towards Li Rong and Li Xue, who had bowed their heads behind her.

A touch of complexity flashed in her eyes.

She is proud yet greatly values feelings, outwardly cold-hearted yet inwardly passionate.

Thus, she never willingly acknowledges her relationship with Li Rong and Li Xue on the surface, but she has been keeping an eye on them all these years.

But now, at this moment, to allow these two to leave safely, it seems she has no choice but to put aside her pride and personally vouch for them.

She took a deep breath, gazing at Chen Dengming, and with both Li Rong's trembling body and Li Xue's bewildered expression in the background, she began – “They are my…”
“I understand.”
Chen Dengming suddenly interrupted with a smile, addressing a stunned Cheng Yunxue and Gongshu Zai.

“These two are clean and vouched for by Elder Cheng.

One of us surnamed Cheng, the other Chen.

Let's be generous today and take them with us.”
Gongshu Zai looked at Chen Dengming.

Seeing Chen Dengming's kind gaze, he saluted and said, “Elder Gongshu, you've also worked hard.”
Gongshu Zai immediately smiled, saluting in return, “Daoist son, you are meticulous in your work, handle interpersonal matters graciously, and possess a kind heart!”
This deadlock was not because they couldn't bring two more people; he just didn't want to give the proud Cheng Yunxue a favor to save face, so to make the cold woman eat humble pie.

But now that the Daoist son has spoken, where would he Gongshu Zai not be sensible?

After leaving the Four Regions, they'll have to follow the Daoist son's lead in the future.

He worried that his past complaints about the challenge from the Holy Mother of Beiyin might be remembered, so it was the best time to make a good impression now.

Li Rong lifted his eyes slightly, looking at Cheng Yunxue, who was expressing gratitude to Chen Dengming with a smile, and his heart was filled with warmth, his stern face was about to melt, and without even realizing it, his eyes were brimming with tears.

Old Gao, Yunxue…

These two, one acted like she didn't know him on the surface, yet greeted him privately, reached out and pulled him out of trouble.

The other pretended not to know him privately and would soon have to let go of her years of pride for him and Li Xue, just to send them to a safe place.

He, Li Rong, was just a minor Qi Cultivator.

Why was he deserving of help from two Golden Core Great Cultivators?

These were the benefactors Li Rong would be grateful to for the rest of his life.

He held Li Xue's hand tightly.

This time, the usually naughty Li Xue did not surprisingly resist and let her old father hold her hand quietly.

She vaguely sensed something from Aunt Yun's previous words.

She also vaguely sensed a familiar impression from Chen Dengming's speech and manners but dared not confirm it.

…

Inside the secret path of the Land of Fallen.

Chen Dengming's real body and the second ancestor, Su Yanyan, rushed past, heading straight for the outside of the secret path.

Sensing what happened to his incarnation, a faint smile emerged at the corner of his mouth.

During his cultivation journey, no matter how powerful he became or how noble his status was, he still liked to see some familiar faces from the past and their unchanged, rustic emotions.

Perhaps these were the glimmers, the guiding lights, that prevent one from getting lost while traversing the icy cultivation road.

Suddenly, Chen Dengming felt that he had gained a new understanding of spiritual realm.

Guarding one's heart, wasn't that preserving one's initial innocence?

As long as these initial emotions remain, perhaps when he enters the ‘heartless' state, he'll be able to return to his initial emotions at some point and no longer be lost.

Life is like a journey, and I am a mere traveler!

I hope, when we first met, I have not let down those with sincere hearts!

…

(Just made sure to write a minimum of five thousand six hundred words, but I'm still short of monthly votes for the next update, I can't be capricious tonight)

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