Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 10 A First Glimpse into the Path of Immortality
Kong Ningyuan's reminder was very important, and it seemed to be sincere, so Lian Shanxin's advice was also very sincere.

“Brother Kong, I know you have some disagreements with your father, so you want to go through the academy’s recommendation process. Listen to me, don’t be pretentious. If you need to humble yourself, then humble yourself. If you need to admit your mistakes, then admit them. The worst thing for a scion of a noble family is to try to rely on yourself. It’s not shameful to rely entirely on your father.”

The Kong family could find someone to recommend Kong Ningyuan, but Kong Ningyuan wanted to get a recommendation spot from Bailudong Academy because he disliked his father and wanted to rely on himself.

The second generation is most afraid of relying on themselves.

Originally, there was nothing wrong, but now, problems have arisen within the White Deer Cave Academy.

"Leaving this place of trouble is more important, Brother Kong, you are not a troublemaker."

And I'm counting on your connections to be of more use.

Raising funds is not easy these days.

Kong Ningyuan could naturally hear the sincerity in Lian Shanxin's tone. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and said, "What you said makes sense, my brother. I will talk to Father about it."

"Don't let women become an obstacle between you and your son. Actually, I think the head of the Kong family did a good job. Women will only affect the speed at which you draw your sword, Brother Kong."

Kong Ningyuan had a sweetheart at the academy, and the two spent a lot of time together, and feelings secretly developed between them.

The saying that romantics often come from wealthy and noble families holds true. Because they don't have the worries of survival, they can devote themselves entirely to love.

But women really can affect one's career.

Kong Ningyuan's grades declined significantly during that period.

After discovering this situation, the head of the Kong family used a clever trick—he took Kong Ningyuan's sweetheart into his own household.

It wasn't forced; they just threw money at it.

Upon hearing this gossip, Lian Shanxin exclaimed "666!"

Of course, Kong Ningyuan, the person involved, did not have the mentality of Lianshan Xinlezi. After that incident, he and his father began a cold war.

Lian Shanxin was too lazy to offer advice before, after all, he didn't know what Kong Ningyuan had been through. When it comes to true love, it would affect the friendship if a friend tried to persuade him.

However, Bailudong Academy is too dangerous now, and it is foreseeable that it will be even more dangerous after he joins the academy.

Kong Ningyuan was the first person and angel investor who helped Lianshanxin secure funding. Lianshanxin didn't want him to go bankrupt, but rather hoped that he could stay afloat for longer so that they could get more investment from him.

Therefore, Lian Shanxin's persuasion was entirely sincere, and Kong Ningyuan, who had experienced her sweetheart becoming her stepmother, was now clearly less obsessed with romance.

"Very well, my wise brother, you have always been intelligent, and I should indeed listen to your advice more often."

Kong Ningyuan readily agreed to the suggestion.

Lian Shanxin could tell that this had little to do with his eloquence; it was Kong Ningyuan himself who had this idea.

Everyone needs a stepping stone.

If this matter hadn't involved Kong Ningyuan's stepmother, given Kong Ningyuan's unyielding nature, he would have already given in to his father.

Stepmother is really something; she actually managed to get Kong Ningyuan to hold on until now.

……

"Lian Shanxin is gone."

When Qi Shiyun came out of the room, Kong Ningyuan was just about to leave.

Upon seeing Qi Shiyun, Kong Ningyuan's expression changed drastically: "Qi Tanhua? You're here too?"

"It's a small hole."

Qi Shiyun was actually only three years older than Kong Ningyuan, but she acted and spoke like an elder: "Little Kong, don't worry, just because your teacher has a problem doesn't mean you have a problem. I have high hopes for you..."

Before Qi Shiyun could finish speaking, Kong Ningyuan interrupted her: "Qi Tanhua, I am already preparing to apply for a recommendation to enter officialdom."

Hearing the fear in Kong Ningyuan's voice, Qi Shiyun frowned slightly: "You're hopeless. Taking the recommendation route, you'll never reach the first rank in this lifetime. Why are your legs shaking like that? Am I scary?"

Kong Ningyuan's face turned pale.

He didn't dare to answer Qi Shiyun's question directly, but gave Lian Shanxin a look that said "good luck," and then quickly said, "Qi Tanhua, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first. My dear brother, you... take care."

He didn't dare to speak too clearly in front of Qi Shiyun.

He didn't know much about the inside story of "The Chosen One," but he knew that Qi Shiyun was a descendant of the "Chosen One Lineage," and that the "Chosen One Lineage" was the one in "Nine Heavens" most likely to "commit suicide."

Even though Qi Shiyun was a beauty of unparalleled grace, he felt only fear upon seeing her and wanted to keep his distance.

From Kong Ningyuan's behavior, Lian Shanxin realized the danger Qi Shiyun posed.

However, he didn't take it to heart.

If a person doesn't have a good father, they don't even have the right to be afraid.

This was especially true in feudal dynasties where productivity was underdeveloped.

There are no food delivery platforms offering you cheap meals because of their cutthroat competition.

After Kong Ningyuan disappeared from sight, Lian Shanxin tried to smooth things over for him: "Qi Tanhua, Brother Kong wasn't like this before. Perhaps it's because you are just too stunningly beautiful that Brother Kong is nervous."

Qi Shiyun gave Lian Shanxin an approving look: "If you can talk, then say more."

Lian Shanxin blurted out, "I have never seen a woman as ethereal and stunning as you, Scholar Qi." Even though he had learned this line from a picture of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).

The source doesn't matter; flattery is.

Subordinates who know how to flatter are always more likely to be promoted than those who are quiet and reserved, all other things being equal.

Qi Shiyun was clearly susceptible to flattery and nodded in satisfaction: "At your age, it is indeed difficult to find a woman who can surpass me. This is not flattery."

Lian Shanxin smiled slightly.

Considering her remarkable achievements, I won't criticize her for being ordinary.

"Let's go to the Qu family."

Qi Shiyun didn't forget the important matter.

Lian Shanxin asked, "Qi Tanhua, are we the only two here?"

"The others have already taken action; you just haven't noticed. Lord 'Heavenly Sword' will also act when the time is right, provided that the Qu family can truly find the traces of the demonic sect members."

Lian Shanxin is very confident about this.

Because he saw that Chairman Qu had hidden several members of the evil cult in his home.

Time was too tight, and the investigation by "Nine Heavens" was too strict, so there wasn't enough time to move them.

Of course, perhaps he has already moved during the short time he has been at the academy.

But that doesn't matter.

If they can find out that the Qu family is in league with the demons, Lianshan Xin will win.

It's simply a matter of winning big or winning exceptionally well.

As for whether they can actually capture the demonic cult members... to be honest, Lian Shanxin, who hasn't joined "Nine Heavens" yet, doesn't have that much of a sense of responsibility.

"I will show you the way."

"No need, I'll take you flying."

Qi Shiyun picked up the Lianshan letter as if it were a pendant.

With a light tap of his toes, Lian Shanxin took flight.

For the first time, I didn't take a plane; I arrived in mid-air.

Feeling the strong wind blowing in his face, Lian Shanxin felt no discomfort. Instead, his eyes lit up: "Qi Tanhua, at what level of martial arts does one need to cultivate to be able to fly and escape like you?"

"The fifth realm is the transformation of true qi into qi, allowing one to fly through the air. It is also known as the Grandmaster realm. Those who can reach this realm can become a grandmaster of a sect in the martial arts world and govern a region."

Lian Shanxin's tone and eyes shifted to admiration: "You're so young, yet you're already a grandmaster?"

Qi Shiyun gave Lian Shanxin a half-smile: "Who told you I'm just a Grandmaster?"

Lian Shanxin inhaled the aroma.

"Does having talent mean you can do whatever you want?"

He is only at the first level of martial arts.

Judging from Qi Shiyun's words, she has already reached at least the sixth level of martial arts.

Qi Shiyun looks to be only in her early twenties.

"Don't be so surprised, it's not just because of my talent. You guys study martial arts, I cultivate immortality."

Lian Shanxin's breathing became rapid.

Qi Shiyun's smile began to resemble that of a crooked dragon king: "Want to learn?"

"think."

"Then you'll have to work for me."

Lian Shanxin nodded vigorously: "I'll do it with you."

Whoever refuses is a coward.

"Think it over. Working with me is very dangerous; you could be caught in a life-or-death crisis at any time."

Even if Qi Shiyun didn't say it, Lian Shanxin guessed it: there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

Moreover, Kong Ningyuan's behavior was a way of secretly telling him this.

But that's cultivating immortality.

Lian Shanxin gritted his teeth and said, "To die beneath the peony blossoms is to be a romantic ghost."

Qi Shiyun laughed heartily, her cheerful laughter carried on the wind: "Stubborn man."

She was fully aware that what attracted Lian Shanxin more at this moment was definitely the cultivation of immortality.

(End of this chapter)