diymy Chapter 464 I Want to Cultivate with You
Chapter 464 I Want to Cultivate with You
Sunlight streamed in obliquely through the window, falling on Lin Chen.
Lin Chen picked up his teacup, took a sip, and slowly raised one finger.
"First, the Hehuan Sect's future activities in the Eastern Region must be approved by me."
"It's not asking for instructions, it's reporting, letting me know what you're doing, where you're doing it, and to what extent."
Yan Ruyu nodded: "Okay."
"Secondly, disciples of the Hehuan Sect must not commit evil deeds within the territory of Dayan."
"Use the Hehuan Sect's techniques however you like, but you can't harm anyone."
"The Hehuan Sect's cultivation methods do not harm people." Yan Ruyu's voice rose slightly, carrying an undeniable seriousness.
"The Hehuan School emphasizes the harmony of Yin and Yang, with both parties acting voluntarily and mutually benefiting each other."
Using force is called "sexual cultivation," which is an evil practice. The Hehuan Sect expelled it from the orthodox lineage thousands of years ago.
Lin Chen glanced at Yan Ruyu and nodded, saying:
"Okay, then change this to: it cannot go against the wishes of others."
Whether it's Dayan or anywhere else, as long as it's under my jurisdiction, this rule must be followed.
Yan Ruyu nodded: "Okay."
"Third..." Lin Chen was interrupted by Yan Ruyu before he could finish speaking.
"Young master, before that, there is something I need to make clear to you."
Lin Chen lowered his finger and looked at her.
Yan Ruyu sat up even straighter, as if she were about to say something solemn:
"My cultivation level has dropped from the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm to the mid-stage of the Celestial Immortal realm."
"My cultivation has been declining for the past three hundred years."
The backlash from the cultivation technique, coupled with the old injuries from years ago, meant that despite my continuous seclusion and medication, I couldn't stop the loss of my cultivation level, so…”
Lin Chen looked at Yan Ruyu, but couldn't find any flaws in her expression.
"Go on."
Yan Ruyu looked at Lin Chen with a frank and open gaze, neither flinching nor avoiding his eyes:
"That's why I wanted to see you, not just to form an alliance, but also to save my life."
If I keep falling like this, I'll soon drop to the early stage of Celestial Immortal, and then below Celestial Immortal.
"By then, let alone protecting the Hehuan Sect, I won't even be able to protect myself."
"What do you want me to do?" Lin Chen raised an eyebrow.
Yan Ruyu paused for a moment, then spoke in a calm voice, so calm it didn't sound like she was talking about herself:
"Dual cultivation, the practice of the Hehuan Sect, can benefit both me and you, young master."
Young Master's cultivation level is far above mine. If Young Master is willing, we can cultivate together once, and my cultivation level will be stabilized at the mid-stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, and will not drop any further.
If I engage in dual cultivation more than three times, I have a chance to return to the late stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, or even its peak.
Lin Chen leaned back in his chair, remaining silent.
Yan Ruyu continued, her tone remaining calm:
"I know you have no interest in me, and I have no intention of using such methods."
I'm just stating the facts. It would be good if you were willing to help me, but it's alright if you weren't.
Yan Ruyu paused, then said:
"As for the matter of the Hehuan Sect, we are grateful if you are willing to protect us, and we will not force you if you are not."
Lin Chen looked at Yan Ruyu and was certain that the woman really meant it and didn't want to force him.
Having lived for two thousand years, I've seen all kinds of storms and experienced all kinds of unfulfilled desires.
Lin Chen withdrew his gaze and thought for a moment.
He was at the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm, but fell to the middle stage. If he falls any further, he will be ruined.
If what she said is true, then she came to him because she had no other choice.
Lin Chen sat up straight, looked at Yan Ruyu, and said, word by word:
"Alliance is negotiable, as is protection, but dual cultivation is out of the question."
Yan Ruyu looked at Lin Chen, her lips moving slightly.
Lin Chen waved his hand, stopping her from continuing, his voice neither loud nor soft:
"I'm not interested in you, not because you're unattractive or unsightly, but because I don't like being forced."
Yan Ruyu paused for a moment, then smiled, "Alright, let's not talk about it then."
Lin Chen gave Yan Ruyu a deep look and continued:
"Third, and most importantly, let's stick to the facts. Cooperation is cooperation, and protection is protection, but don't push everything onto me. I'm not a babysitter!"
"I understand!" Yan Ruyu nodded readily, then suddenly asked:
"Young master, you really have absolutely no interest in me?"
Lin Chen said frankly, "I'm interested. You are indeed good-looking and have a certain charm."
Yan Ruyu raised an eyebrow.
"But interest is one thing, whether you actually do it or not is another," Lin Chen changed the subject.
"Although I am a womanizer, I haven't reached the point where I sleep with every woman I see regardless of the occasion or the person."
Lin Chen spoke without batting an eye.
Yan Ruyu stared at Lin Chen for a long while, then smiled meaningfully:
"Young master is indeed extraordinary."
Lin Chen didn't respond to that, but stood up and dusted off his robes, like a boss who had just finished a meeting:
"Alright, it's settled then. Mei Jiu Niang will discuss the details with me; we have a basis for cooperation."
Yan Ruyu also stood up and nodded slightly: "Okay."
Lin Chen turned and walked out.
He reached the door, then suddenly stopped, without turning around, and asked:
"Fairy Yan, how old are you this year?"
Yan Ruyu was taken aback for a moment, then subconsciously said, "Almost two thousand years old."
Lin Chen nodded, pushed open the door, and went out.
Yan Ruyu looked at the closed door, her eyes flickered slightly, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly.
That kid is a real liar!
She looked down at herself: a white dress, white hair, and a white belt tied neatly around her waist.
He picked up the bronze mirror on the table and looked at himself. His face was still the same, without wrinkles, and he was indeed quite handsome.
So what if I'm almost two thousand years old?
She put down the bronze mirror, looked at the door, and suddenly felt a little like drinking.
……
In the corridor, Mei Jiu Niang leaned against a pillar, waiting for Lin Chen.
Seeing Lin Chen come out, he asked with a smile, "Finished talking?"
"We've finished talking."
"Did my master give you a hard time?"
Lin Chen rolled his eyes at Mei Jiu Niang: "Your master is more reasonable than you."
Mei Jiu Niang paused for a moment, then laughed, "That's good."
Lin Chen ignored her and strode downstairs.
Mei Jiu Niang followed behind, laughing and calling out:
"Hey, don't walk so fast! I have something to tell you!"
Lin Chen didn't even turn his head.
Mei Jiu Niang caught up, grabbed Lin Chen's sleeve, and grinned with a gossipy expression:
"Hey, seriously—what did my master say to you? Why do you look so strange?"
Lin Chen shook off Mei Jiu Niang's hand: "Didn't your master tell you?"
"No, she told me to wait outside." Mei Jiu Niang blinked. "What's so mysterious?"
Lin Chen paused for a moment, then said helplessly, "Your master wants to cultivate with me."
Mei Jiu Niang's smile froze, and then—
"puff--"
"Hahahaha!"
"My master?! Hahahaha! She really said it?!"
Lin Chen looked at Mei Jiu Niang expressionlessly.
Mei Jiu Niang laughed until she was breathless, leaning against the wall to wipe away her tears, and looked at Lin Chen with anticipation:
"So, did you agree?"
Lin Chen stared at her expressionlessly for two seconds, then turned and left.
Mei Jiu Niang chased after her, calling out, "Hey, don't go! I was just asking! I was just curious!"
Lin Chen's voice came from the stairwell: "You'd better forget about this."
Mei Jiuniang stood there, watching Lin Chen's retreating figure, her eyes flickering...