Chapter 62 Raising Luo Li Like a Pig, Only to Become the Pig Himself
"I… killed a protagonist?"
Seeing the system notification, Gu Qing was completely stunned.
He had only intended to crush a few ants to establish his prestige—never expecting one of them to actually be a protagonist.
Although this protagonist was merely a child of fortune with a hundred thousand fate value, that was still a protagonist.
"System, aren't protagonists supposed to be hard to kill?" Gu Qing asked in confusion.
All the protagonists he had slain so far had never escaped by chance.
Weren't protagonists supposed to turn calamity into blessing and always have benefactors to save them?
[That's for others. You are an anomaly—a variable. Haven't you realized that the protagonist's halo has no effect on you?]
"Now that you mention it, that's true."
He had been with Lin Chen and Lin Chuqing for more than ten years, and indeed, not once had their protagonist halos affected him.
[Exactly.]
[Because the protagonist's halo doesn't work on you, and since they love courting death—testing the line between life and death every day—encountering you can only mean one thing: instant death.]
"Reasonable."
Gu Qing nodded contentedly and opened Lin Fan's storage ring.
There were quite a few treasures inside—the most valuable being two fifty-thousand-year King Herbs and a broken saint artifact.
Gu Qing shook his head. Protagonists really did love collecting junk.
"Sister Chuqing, do you want any of these? If not, I'll have Chu Yao sell them."
"No need."
Lin Chuqing didn't even glance at the items.
She lacked neither divine artifacts nor cultivation resources.
Over the years, Gu Qing had sent her so many spirit elixirs that she could never finish them all.
"Alright then."
Gu Qing selected the spiritual herbs, treasure herbs, and King Herbs and refined them, storing the rest to hand over to Chu Yao later—saves effort and worry.
After finishing, Gu Qing muttered silently, "System, give me a draw."
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a divine-rank cultivation art—Six Paths of Reincarnation Technique.]
Gu Qing's eyes brightened instantly, and he hurried to check the manual.
What he lacked most right now was a soul-cultivation technique.
The Six Paths of Reincarnation Technique happened to focus precisely on the divine soul.
By comprehending the six paths of reincarnation, one could forge an indestructible Reincarnation Heaven Soul.
Moreover, the technique contained numerous soul-based divine arts, the strongest being Soul Severing—able to harm the soul without touching the body.
Most mysterious of all was the Reincarnation Eyes, capable of seeing through another's soul and uncovering all their secrets.
It could even enslave a person's soul, controlling them from their very spiritual source without their awareness.
"I just obtained a soul-cultivation method. Take a look."
Gu Qing brought out the Six Paths of Reincarnation Technique to study together with Lin Chuqing.
He wanted to cultivate the Reincarnation Eyes.
However, this ability was extremely mysterious—there was no fixed method, only guidance on how to comprehend it.
Whether one succeeded or how it manifested depended entirely on one's luck and strength.
Lin Chuqing, protected by destiny and endowed with the Piercing Illusion Immortal Eyes, greatly increased their chances of success.
As expected, Lin Chuqing soon succeeded in cultivating the Reincarnation Eyes, and with her full guidance, Gu Qing also mastered them.
They continued discussing Daoist laws.
Both possessed extraordinary comprehension and deep insight into the Dao, able to grasp its essence instantly and infer a hundred truths from one principle.
"These two are both Dao Masters…" He Ni marveled inwardly as she watched them absorbed in their exchange.
To have such profound understanding of the Dao at the Void Dao Realm was nearly unheard of—truly worthy of the title 'master.'
But then again, weren't they supposed to travel the world together?
What kind of journey was this—discussing Daoist theories side by side?
Could this be their version of romance?
The world of geniuses truly defied understanding.
"Ah Qing, your Daoist techniques are incredible."
After several days of discussion, Lin Chuqing admitted her inferiority.
"You're not bad either."
Gu Qing stored away his flying boat and led her into the capital of the Divine Phoenix Empire.
(The previous mention was an error—it is indeed the Divine Phoenix Empire. Already corrected.)
The entire imperial capital was tense, heavy with the clouds of war. The streets bustled with hurried people, many carrying their families and belongings to flee.
"Ah Qing, did you come to the Divine Phoenix Empire for something?"
"Yes. My junior sister is the Ninth Princess of the Divine Phoenix Empire. She returned this time to suppress the rebellion."
"Do you need my help?"
"No, she can handle it."
Gu Qing shook his head, his divine sense sweeping across the city.
He had a feeling Luo Li's return wasn't simply to suppress a rebellion—there had to be another reason.
After all, Luo Li was a ruthless and calculating villainess.
And wherever a protagonist appeared, there was always a major event.
Perhaps some great treasure lay hidden within the Divine Phoenix Empire—after defeating the villain, the protagonist would seize it and ascend in power.
With that thought, Gu Qing decided to observe for now. It would also be a good chance to let Lin Chuqing enjoy some sightseeing.
…
"Father Emperor!"
Inside the royal palace, Luo Li followed routine, bowing respectfully to Emperor Luo Ling.
"Lier, no need for formality. Sit."
Luo Ling lay on the dragon bed, his face dark and his voice weak as he spoke.
It was clear he had been poisoned.
"Thank you, Father Emperor."
Luo Li did not sit down but instead walked to the bedside with worry written across her face, eyes glistening with tears.
"Father Emperor, I've already sent people to summon an Immortal Physician. You will be fine."
A faint gleam of hope flickered in Luo Ling's eyes, but it quickly dimmed again. Forcing a weak smile, he said, "An Immortal Physician isn't so easy to find."
Immortal Physicians were unlike alchemists.
Alchemists could only refine pills.
But Immortal Physicians could not only refine pills, they could also temper the body, cure poisons, and concoct toxins.
Every Immortal Physician possessed the ability to bring the dead back to life.
Some could even use medicinal baths and secret techniques to remold the body and improve one's innate talent and foundation.
For this reason, Immortal Physicians were highly sought after. Once one appeared, noble clans and sects would do anything—kidnap or imprison them—to make them serve their own purposes.
Thus, Immortal Physicians had almost gone extinct across the continent.
Even if a few still existed, they would never reveal their identities.
Still, considering Luo Li was a true disciple of the Star Temple, perhaps she had some means of finding one.
Luo Li understood the meaning behind her father's words and said with firm confidence, "There's an Immortal Medicine Sect in the Desolate Ancient Realm. I've already sent people to invite them. Father Emperor will surely recover."
"Oh?" Luo Ling's eyes suddenly flared with a strong desire to live.
"How long will it take them to arrive?" he asked urgently.
"At the fastest, three months."
"What?"
Three months?
He could barely last half a month in his current state.
"I'm sorry, Father Emperor. Your daughter is useless. I could only send a Supreme Realm expert to invite them."
Hearing this, Luo Ling knew his daughter had done her best.
But how could he resign himself to lie here and wait for death?
His face shifted with hesitation before he finally made up his mind.
"Lier, come with me to a certain place."
"Yes, Father Emperor."
Gathering his remaining strength, Luo Ling led Luo Li into the divine cavern world of the Divine Phoenix Mountain.
The spiritual energy there was withered, and within stood a massive altar shaped like a phoenix.
He took out a blood-stained jade tablet and placed it into one of the three slots. Just as he opened his mouth to speak—
A spear pierced through his body.
"You…"
Luo Ling turned back in disbelief, staring at Luo Li.
The daughter he cherished most, whom he had loved with all his heart, had just impaled him.
"What's wrong, Father Emperor?"
Luo Li's gaze was cold, her lips curling into a faint smile.
"I treated you like a treasure! Why would you do this?" Luo Ling roared, his expression twisting in rage and agony.
"Treasure? Heh. Yes, I am indeed your treasure," Luo Li sneered. "But you didn't realize—I also see Father Emperor as my treasure."
Her smile turned mocking.
"Do you know what this altar is used for? It's a sacrificial altar for bloodline transfer."
"Not only do I know, but I also know that once the three Divine Phoenix Jade Tablets are gathered, the seal on the altar can be opened to refine the Phoenix Spirit sealed within."
This was not a sacrificial altar, but a sealing altar. Within it lay a phoenix of the Divine Fire Realm, sealed away.
With only one jade tablet, one could transplant or purify bloodlines.
Luo Ling, knowing he would not live another three months, had planned to use Luo Li's phoenix bloodline to detoxify himself.
Ironically, that was exactly what she wanted.
"Hahaha, so your usual obedience was all an act," Luo Ling laughed bitterly. "But how dare you commit patricide?"
"Heh."
Luo Li shook her head coldly, her eyes like frost. "Father Emperor, you're mistaken. For the strong, there is no heaven, no earth, no ruler, no kin, no teacher."
"You were the one who taught me that, have you forgotten?"
"You…"
"You're a true disciple of the Star Temple—what good will this do you?" Luo Ling forced himself to speak, unwilling to accept his fate.
"I already have the other two jade tablets. All I need now is the one in Father Emperor's hand, and your impure phoenix bloodline to sacrifice."
"So, your daughter respectfully asks Father Emperor… to die."
As she spoke, Luo Li nailed him to the altar, inserted the remaining two jade tablets, and began forming seals to activate it.
Realization dawned on Luo Ling.
"So it was all your doing… You poisoned me! I hate you!"
He had given Luo Li every treasure he possessed, even gifting her a Supreme Bone.
He had raised her like a pig—only to become the pig himself.
Truly, man proposes, heaven disposes.
Who could have imagined that Luo Li would be taken in by a Saint, ruining all his plans?
"You and your mother are both damned! I should have strangled you at birth—"
"Shut up."
"You are not worthy to speak of my mother."
Luo Li's gaze turned as sharp as a blade, a chilling aura surging around her. She spoke word by word, her tone filled with killing intent.
"Guess how many powerhouses I brought this time? Three Supreme Realm cultivators and ten King Realm experts."
"You and all who wronged my mother—I'll make the entire Divine Phoenix Empire pay a thousandfold. The whole empire will be buried with her."
"You… you madwoman!"
"Unfortunately, Father Emperor, you won't live to see the day the Divine Phoenix Empire is destroyed."
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