Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 310 - 226: Demon Eye Peeks Secrets, Yunrong in Deep Sleep

The Jin Family Patriarch, Jin Tianyang, upon learning that a Dragon Demon of at least the Perfect Transcend Mortality had voluntarily offered its service, quickly prepared an array of Spirit Fruits and fine wines, arranging a splendid banquet, only waiting to thoroughly charm his guest.

However, he was completely unaware that his beloved daughter had nearly been abducted by this Dragon Demon called "Jin Lin."

In front of Jin Mansion, a group had just stepped out of their carriage, led by Jin Xiuju, Yunrong, and Tao Qian.

Jin Xiuju, who had been wary of Tao Qian until recently, was now blinking her starry eyes, pleading with him for food.

"Senior, please, those fruits smelled so divine. Could you give me another?"

"Just one for me to give to my father."

Tao Qian, observing the Jin Mansion, couldn't help but reveal a hint of helplessness upon hearing this.

He had decided to stay at the Jin Family first, using the convenience to handle impending calamities.

To dispel the suspicions and hostility of Jin Xiuju, the young Miss, without stooping to flatter.

Tao Qian directly took out a Longevity Immortal Peach, applied a concealment technique, and merely claimed it was a Dragon Saliva Fruit, saying it could extend one's life, as a courtesy gift for their meeting.

The efficacy of the Immortal Peach was, of course, beyond doubt.

Even many disciples and masters within the Spirit Treasure Sect, who had consumed the Immortal Peaches from Master Tao, had nothing but praise.

What more for a Mortal Human Race, the effects were naturally even more significant.

Looking at it now, the effect was probably too strong.

After a short journey, Jin Xiuju had already regarded Tao Qian as a handsome and highly skilled senior cultivator with understanding.

Aside from requesting fruits, she also shared her personal circumstances and troubles, including her romantic entanglements with the warlord scion Zhang Baisui.

As for the Kitten Demon, Yunrong, who descended to the mortal world for fortune, she was uninterested in the myriad significant matters of the mundane world and, after a telepathic communication with Tao Qian, decided to cooperate unconditionally with him, a man of destiny.

Thus, at this very moment, at the entrance of Jin Mansion.

When Jin Tianyang came out to greet them, he immediately saw his daughter, alongside Fairy Yunrong, both flanking a highly handsome, mystically powerful but also slightly sinister young cultivator entering this luxurious mansion.

And Jin Xiuju, typically haughty and willful, was coquettishly pleading with the cultivator.

Had he not had full confidence in the strength of Fairy Yunrong from "Jade Ring Mountain," this sight alone would have been enough to ignite Jin Tianyang's rage and suspect that the cultivator might have used some Evil Technique.

Even so, he still harbored doubts.

As he approached, he secretly used a highly concealed spying technique received from the Ninth Prince.

Coincidentally, Tao Qian also noticed Jin Tianyang, sensed his intent, and silently chuckled without exposing him.

The moment they met, the spoilt Miss Jin Xiuju immediately bounded forward excitedly:

"Father, come quickly. Haven't you been looking for a powerful cultivator to serve our family? Sister Yunrong and I have found just the one."

"Speaking of which, Senior Jin is even our own kin. Sister Yunrong says he is incredibly powerful."

"Also, the senior grows an Immortal Fruit that's sweet and tasty and extends lifespan. I ate one when I came, and I can live much longer now."

"Though the senior is a bit stingy, only willing to give me one, and he wouldn't give another for you, father…"

The usually aloof Jin Xiuju reverted to her girlish nature in front of Jin Tianyang, chattering incessantly.

Jin Tianyang, hiding all edges of his sharp personality, suddenly focused more intently upon hearing the words "Immortal Fruit."

Still, he wore a smile, bowing slightly as he said:

"Senior's visit truly graces our Jin Mansion with brilliance."

"My daughter has been spoiled since childhood, quite willful. She must have troubled the senior."

Tao Qian, also eying Jin Tianyang, activated his spiritual vision. With his keen insight, he quickly deduced quite a few secrets about this man.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and a Demon Cultivator at that.

But with a fragile Dao Foundation, and mixed Source Qi within his body, clearly having forcibly elevated his level through Secret Techniques and treasures, he lacked real lethal power but possessed quite a few treasures that could be considered combat strength.

For instance, right now, this man was using a kind of "Demon Eye" treasure to spy on Tao Qian's background.

Likely an artifact from the Taishang Demon Sect, very concealed.

Such a device would be hard to detect by any other Transcend Mortality Cultivators or Great Demons, too bad he had managed Telerikent Demon Transformation Technique of Great Master Tao.

Despite being suspected and spied upon at first meeting, Tao Qian pretended ignorance, secretly signaling Yunrong to cooperate with him.

Meanwhile, he also portrayed himself as a newly-arrived, good-natured, and extraordinary Demon with a grand background.

"No worry, Xiuzhu is innocent and cute, quite like the Dragon Girls under my care."

"The Dragon Saliva Fruit is not about me being miserly, but rather, I didn't bring many when I left the island, and the rest were divided among these youngsters."

Seeing Tao Qian pass the blame, Little Age, Lian Jing'er, and Shan Jiu each revealed a simple and harmless smile to Jin Tianyang.

Before Jin Tianyang could say anything, Tao Qian gently lifted his hand.

Immediately, several vibrantly colored, palm-sized light dragons emerged with the sound of Dragon Roar.

Then, they quickly reverted back to their original forms—each a uniquely colored, crystal-like Dragon Ball.

"I've ventured into the world on short notice and didn't bring many fine things."

"Tonight, upon meeting Daoist Yunrong, we connected instantly, but I must impose somewhat. Consider these Dragon Balls a greeting gift."

"They aren't real Dragon Balls but merely things formed from pearls infused with the saliva drooled during the playful Dragon Girls' sleep."

"The benefits are still decent, please laughingly accept."

"Wow, how beautiful."

Tao Qian had just finished speaking when Jin Xiuju exclaimed in shock.

At the same time, Yunrong showed signs of impatience beside them, paying no mind to Jin Tianyang's expression.

She pulled Tao Qian towards a quiet and refined courtyard within the Jin Mansion. Before leaving, she dropped a sentence:

"Mr. Jin, regarding whether to invite Brother Jin Lin as a Tribute, please consider it yourself."

"I hit it off with Brother Jin Lin at first sight, tonight we shall have a heart-to-heart talk by candlelight, rubbing temples is essential."

Yunrong finished speaking.

As expected, Jin Tianyang was stunned.

It was only when the cry of disbelief from Jin Xiuju arose:

"Sister Yunrong, you're misusing the idiom again, it's only used between spouses and lovers."

"And Sister Yunrong, you're a Cat Demon, a cat, Brother Jin Lin is a dragon, you're not even the same species, how could you endure such rubbing?"

As the two left, Jin Tianyang, engrossed in thought, subconsciously ignored the taboo words his beloved daughter had uttered.

With a flick of his sleeve, he gathered all the floating Dragon Balls before him, and despite Jin Xiuju's protests, he sent her back to her room.

Then, he called upon his group of guards and began an in-depth interrogation.

Soon, many details of the trio's encounter that night came to light to him.

It even included Tao Qian's public display of affection.

Although this peculiar predilection was bizarre, Jin Tianyang, as a person from the Cultivation World, accepted it rather easily.

No real problems, it seemed?

Back in the main hall, Jin Tianyang's brow furrowed slightly; after dismissing the guards and the butler, he suddenly asked:

"Mr. Yan, were you able to discern this man's background and capabilities?"

"Is there any issue?"

As his words fell, a wisp of black mist drifted out from the top of his head, condensing into a huge Demon Eye in the midair, which harbored the tortured, distorted form of a Human Clan Cultivator, seemingly always wailing.

Seeing this, Jin Tianyang showed no change in expression; this object was known as the "Heavenly Demon Eye."

It was both a treasure and a type of Demon Soul life form.

Simply by capturing a cultivator with a specific talent, killing them, and refining their soul with the secret technique of the Taishang Demon Sect, one could obtain a Demon Eye capable of discerning a person's secrets.

Jin Tianyang served the Ninth Prince efficiently and had thus been rewarded with one.

Although he addressed it as Daoist, the soul within the eye was unappreciative and began cursing immediately upon hearing him.

However, simultaneously, the Demon Eye eerily spoke:

"There are countless Overseas Immortal Islands, indeed many from the Dragon Species Clan reside there."

"Dragon Saliva Fruit that can extend life exists too, and these few Dragon Balls are genuine as well."

"The Qi inside this person is overwhelming; he is surely at the Perfect Transcend Mortality, as I vaguely heard the sound of thunder when I spied on him, and saw visions of storm clouds and fog. This person's other half of the lineage, apart from the Human Clan, should be that legendary Bo Dragon."

"Even among the enormous Dragon Species Clan, the Bo Dragon ranks highly, capable of casting Great Divine Power and adept in killing methods."

"If he goes all out in a battle, this person's strength would surpass that of that alien species Kitten Demon."

"As for that infatuation peculiarity, it sounds minor and indeed indicates his cultivation path has some deviation. His advent into the world might be to set foot in the Cavernous Mystery and erase this price to pay."

"His background is clean and trustworthy, suitable to be recruited as a Guest Elder Tribute."

"If you manage well, you might connect with an Overseas Immortal Island of the Dragon Clan behind him, which will surely possess the Cavernous Mystery, or even stronger members of the Dragon Clan."

With each phrase spoken by the Demon Eye, Jin Tianyang's expression lightened.

In his heart, he had made up his mind; by tomorrow morning, he would prepare many spiritual material treasures and formally invite this person to serve as a Tribute for the Jin Family.

"With two Perfect Transcend Mortality Great Demons at hand, even in Demon City, my Jin Family now has some confidence."

...

While Jin Tianyang was indulging in his dreams, Yunrong had already brought Tao Qian back to her room.

The two were alone, and Tao Qian was about to thank her.

However, in the next moment, he saw the Kitten Demon female cultivator abruptly turn her body and pounce towards him.

While still in midair, various garments and accessories began to fall.

A charming female cultivator turned into a black and white lively Kitten Demon with emerald gemstone-like charming eyes in an instant.

Ignoring Tao Qian's polite words of thanks, she pounced and cleverly landed in Tao Qian's arms.

Her small feet fluttered twice to adjust to the most comfortable position.

Then, that voice, filled with magnetism and charm, once again entered Tao Qian's ears:

"Daoist, no need for politeness, my grandma once said, after I descend the mountain, the first Spirit Treasure Disciple I meet is my destined person."

"After seeing you, I felt great joy, which is a sign."

"Destined person, as you wish, if you desire to share joyous moments, ask me then. If I'm interested at that time, I'll accompany you."

"If my desires aren't stirred, don't disturb me."

"Also, grandma said that if I don't give birth to a litter of Kitten pups, I can't return to Jade Ring Mountain."

"It's up to you now, destined person."

Having said these few sentences, under Tao Qian's incredulous gaze, Yunrong, having revealed her true form, fell sound asleep in his arms.