Chapter 783: What's so great about that?
Prince's Mansion.
Dongfang Jian, with anger written all over his face, glared at the guard, "What did you say? Gao Fei that kid has returned safely? And he even rescued Shangguan Yunyue?"
The guard nodded, "Yes."
"Damn it!" Dongfang Jian cursed angrily, "Is Myriad Buddhas Sect really that useless? They couldn't even kill Gao Fei?"
"I've found out that Gao Fei managed to find a super strong individual, and it was this person who beat Myriad Buddhas Sect into submission. That's why they let Shangguan Yunyue go," the guard reported all he had learned.
"Super strong individual?" Dongfang Jian raised an eyebrow, "What strong individual?"
"A woman," the guard answered. "It's said that she's an ancient Great Cultivator who has lived for hundreds of thousands of years."
"Lived for hundreds of thousands of years? That's nonsense! How is that possible!" Dongfang Jian cursed, "Even as a Cultivator, living for hundreds of thousands of years is outrageous! Living for ten thousand years would already be a miracle."
"I only heard it through the grapevine. Whether it's true or not, I'm not sure," the guard said. "But one thing is certain, the female strong one is indeed very powerful. She alone defeated Myriad Buddhas Sect, forcing them to admit defeat. It's truly remarkable."
"Where is this female strong one now?"
"In Heavenly Water City."
"Heavenly Water City, huh..." Dongfang Jian pondered for a moment, "Go, make arrangements, I want to visit Heavenly Water City."
"Ah?" the guard was startled, "Your Highness, what do you need to do in Heavenly Water City? That's Crown Prince He Hentian's territory."
"What about He Hentian's territory? Does he dare to harm me?" Dongfang Jian snorted, "I'm going to Heavenly Water City this time to visit that female strong one. If I can gain her support, my position in official circles will be even more secure. Then even His Majesty the Emperor will have to treat me with courtesy." Upon hearing of a female strong one who could contend with the entire Myriad Buddhas Sect, Dongfang Jian's heart was set ablaze, and he wished he could sprout wings that very moment and fly to Heavenly Water City to recruit this female strong one.
"But..." the guard hesitated.
"But what!" Dongfang Jian glared at the guard, "Just do what you're told, no more nonsense! Hurry up and prepare!"
"Yes." The guard, seeing Dongfang Jian's anger, dared not say more and hurried out.
An hour later.
A luxurious flying ship ascended from the Prince's Mansion, then turned into a shooting star, heading in the direction of Heavenly Water City.
…
Early in the morning, Gao Fei and He Hentian brought lavish gifts to visit Duanmu Hong.
"Old Gao, tell me the truth, will Senior Duanmu take me as a disciple?" He Hentian was feeling a bit nervous.
"Do you want to hear the truth, or a comforting lie?"
"Of course, the truth!"
"I suspect it's unlikely! The chances are slim."
"You don't think highly of me either?" He Hentian cried out in dismay, "I just can't understand it, I have good cultivation talent, a good temperament, I'm not bad looking either, practically a perfect man, why can't Senior Duanmu see that? Where is the problem?"
"Old He, don't take it too hard. Stop worrying about this all the time," Gao Fei consoled, "Actually, to tell you the truth, becoming Senior Duanmu's apprentice might not be such a great thing."
"How so?"
"Think about it. Senior Duanmu has a very eccentric temperament, prone to sudden moods swings, often displaying violent behavior. Being her apprentice... life would definitely not be easy, and it might even lead to trouble." Gao Fei deliberately exaggerated a bit, intending to make He Hentian give up the idea of apprenticeship. Since it was clear that she was not interested in taking disciples, it was pointless to continue pestering her. As a man with ambition, one should avoid being too shameless.
He Hentian blinked, "You seem to have a point there."
"It's not just a point, it makes a lot of sense," Gao Fei said, "Even without becoming Senior Duanmu's apprentice, you can live a carefree and comfortable life."
"I want to become an apprentice to learn skills," He Hentian said. "Senior Duanmu knows so much, especially that Phoenix Dance to the Heavens, it's so cool. If I could learn that..."
Gao Fei laughed, "Even without becoming an apprentice, you can still learn skills."
"Ah?"
"We can make a trade with Senior Duanmu."
"Make a trade?"
"Yeah, Defying Heavenly Level Spiritual Medicine can only temporarily extend her lifespan, it can't fundamentally solve her problem," Gao Fei laughed. "If we have a way to significantly extend her lifespan, she will definitely teach us Phoenix Dance to the Heavens."
"Defying Heavenly Level Spiritual Medicine is too hard to find," He Hentian said with a grim face. "Where can we find Defying Heavenly Level Spiritual Medicine?"
"When did I say we were going to look for Defying Heavenly Level Spiritual Medicine?"
"Not looking for Spiritual Medicine? Then what can you do to extend Senior Duanmu's lifespan?"
"Are you really stupid or just pretending? I've made it so clear, and you still don't understand?"
"What? What are you talking about? I don't understand at all."
"I'm really at the end of my rope with you…"
"Alright, stop beating around the bush and just tell me," He Hentian said impatiently. "What method have you thought of, hey, hurry up and tell me, I'm dying of anxiety here."
"I ask you, where did your grandfather, the old emperor, go?"
"My grandfather, of course, went to... huh?"
"Get it?"
"You mean the Minor Heavenly Realm?"
"Yes," Gao Fei nodded. "Your grandfather, the old emperor, once said that the rules in the Minor Heavenly Realm are different from those in Elysium. Transcendence Tribulation Stage Great Cultivators who enter the Minor Heavenly Realm can greatly increase their lifespan. If we tell this news to Senior Duanmu, she will surely be very interested."
"How did I not think of that?" He Hentian slapped his forehead in frustration. "I'm really thick-headed! It's so obvious!"
"All you think about every day is how to become a disciple; where would you have the mind to consider these matters?" Gao Fei said with a hint of irritation.
"Let's go, let's go! As soon as we see Senior Duanmu, we'll use the news of the Minor Heavenly Realm to trade for Phoenix Dance to the Heavens," He Hentian was becoming impatient.
"Listen, when we get to the ancient tomb, let me negotiate with Senior Duanmu, you don't go blabbering randomly."
"Why?"
"Because your words are worthless! Always blabbering nonsense."
"You…"
"If you want to cultivate Phoenix Dance to the Heavens, then listen to me."
"Alright, alright, the idea was yours, you have the most say, I'll listen to you, okay?"
When the two arrived at the ancient tomb, they unexpectedly saw a familiar face, someone they really didn't want to meet—Dongfang Jian.
"Damn!" He Hentian cursed. "How did this kid get here? What's he up to!"
Gao Fei curled his lips and said disdainfully, "Definitely up to no good."
At that moment, Dongfang Jian also spotted Gao Fei and He Hentian and waved his hand in greeting, "Hey! You guys are still alive!"
"Motherf***er!" He Hentian flew into a rage upon hearing this: "Can't you speak like a human!"
"But I am speaking human language," Dongfang Jian said with a look of surprise. "What? You don't understand? Oh my... What's wrong with you? Did you get a brain injury? Became intellectually challenged, so now you can't even understand human speech? That's no trivial matter, you need to get treated quickly."
"To hell with your ancestors," He Hentian said, his face turning green with anger. "Keep talking crap, and I'll smack you with a big slap! An upstart pretty boy relying on women, what's so great about that!"