Eternal Life as False Emperor

Wenn Ziyan slightly nodded at her own disciple, which was to tell Su Yao that this person is good and qualified to join our Star Sea.

Seeing her master’s gesture, Su Yao’s blissful gaze seemed like it could melt someone.

Seeing Zhou Yan talk for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, without any sign of stopping, Bai Zhirui couldn’t listen anymore.

With the master present, she originally shouldn’t interrupt while the elders were speaking.

But after waiting for so long, Zheng Yi didn’t have any reaction.

"Have you said enough..."

Bai Zhirui had just opened her mouth when she was interrupted by Zheng Yi.

Zhou Yan coldly snorted, "Zheng Yi, keep your disciple in check, daring to interrupt when elders are speaking, truly lacking discipline."

Zheng Yi didn’t reply directly, but instead said to Lin Feng, "Kid, did you remember everything your master said?"

"How well said, you must walk the righteous path, and when facing enemies, you must do so openly and with dignity."

"Even if you discover you’re no match for the perpetrator while rescuing someone, you might as well let him kill you."

"Anyway, you can die heroically like a man, and as for what happens after death, what does it have to do with you, right?"

Clearly, he was following the words of the White Rainbow Swordsman Zhou Yan, but somehow it sounded off.

Zhou Yan’s old face turned red with anger, "I..."

Zheng Yi solemnly interrupted him, "The elder’s words are enlightening to me. Indeed, one must walk the righteous path and should not resort to some underhanded methods like certain people."

"Even if you can save someone, if the root is wrong, then no matter how right the action is, it’s still wrong."

"In the future, I will surely heed the elder’s advice and become a person who walks the righteous path."

Zhou Yan’s chest heaved quickly, so angry at Zheng Yi’s rebuttal that his lungs seemed about to burst, yet he couldn’t find a way to let it out.

"I am not..." He wanted to explain but didn’t know where to start.

Could he say that as cultivators, they should turn a blind eye to those in distress?

Or that if they discover they’re not a match while rescuing someone, they should just run?

Or perhaps, use some other methods to rescue?

But he just said everything must be done openly and with dignity.

If Zheng Yi were in his position, he could naturally find many angles to argue.

But Zhou Yan could not, as any excuse or explanation would be contradicting his own words.

"Master, are you alright?" Lin Feng promptly handed his master a cup of tea.

His expression seemed full of regret, but in reality, he was holding back his laughter to the point of pain.

His master was always like this, always having "openly and with dignity" on his lips no matter when.

As if whenever fighting an enemy, using any other means would be so shameful.

Even if Lin Feng didn’t agree with some points, he was still quite influenced by his master.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have repeatedly volunteered for self-sacrifice to cover for his friends during critical moments.

However, after going through these experiences with Bai Zhirui, Lin Feng’s thoughts had undergone a significant change.

Bai Zhirui’s master, with their "schemes and plots," not only got them out of danger but also solved many enemies.

Isn’t this much better than dying stubbornly as a fool?

Of course, Lin Feng still had great respect for his master. It’s just that it didn’t stop him from happily watching his master take a fall in front of Elder Zheng.

After a cup of tea, Zhou Yan had calmed down quite a bit.

But just looking at Zheng Yi, it seemed like he was about to devour him.

Zheng Yi put on an innocent face, appearing to accept the lecturing humbly.

Leaving Zhou Yan no outlet for his frustration.

He opened his mouth for a long time without saying anything.

Leaving behind only the phrase, "A rotten tree cannot be carved," he flung his sleeves and left.

Lin Feng clasped his hands towards Zheng Yi, mouthing, "Elder Zheng, I’m sorry," then followed Zhou Yan out.

Outside the door, Zhou Yan’s voice could still be heard, "Why are you following me, go find your Elder Zheng."

Clearly, he was still upset.

It wasn’t until Zhou Yan had been gone for quite a while that the women in the room let out a tinkling laugh.

Bai Zhirui, laughing boldly like a man, gave Zheng Yi a thumbs up, "Master, you’re amazing. I almost wondered if that old man would get angered to death by you just now."

Zheng Yi glared at her, "That’s your elder; don’t speak recklessly."

Bai Zhirui wasn’t afraid, "So what if he’s an elder? Even if his cultivation is a bit higher, it doesn’t mean he can just insult people with yin-yang sarcasm as soon as we meet, right?"

"We’re not disciples of the Five Villages Mountain; why would he reprimand us?"

Su Yao immediately chimed in, "Sister Bai is right."

"Besides, the situation was so dangerous at the time, should we have fought the Nether Spirit Race to the death as he said?"

"Really doing that would be truly foolish... ow."

Wenn Ziyan gently tapped Su Yao on the head, "You, young lady, have been spoiled by me, daring even to talk about the elders."

"Although Zhou Zhijian’s character is rigid and inflexible, he is not a bad person."

"If I hear you speak nonsense again, don’t blame me for enforcing the sect rules."

Su Yao was startled and quickly waved her hands, "Master, this disciple won’t dare anymore."

Her pitiful gaze drifted towards Bai Zhirui, as if to say, "Did you see that, Sister Bai? I almost got punished by the sect rules for helping you."

Wenn Ziyan regained her composure, "You all go first; I have something to discuss with Zheng Yi alone."

Su Yao, fearing that Wenn Ziyan might change her mind, quickly ran over and grabbed Bai Zhirui’s hand, "Sister Bai, let’s go out first."

Bai Zhirui struggled desperately, "Let go of my hand first."

"Sister Bai, I heard from a friend at Wenxian Temple that there are three celestial wonders here. Shall we go see them together?" Su Yao suggested enthusiastically.

"Sure, but keep your distance from me."

"I told you not to stick so close! We’re both women; what would people think if they saw us..."

The two of them continued bickering as they left the room.

Wenn Ziyan’s eyes were moist, "Mr. Zheng Yi, I’ve heard a lot about you. These days, I’ve frequently heard Su Yao mentioning you."

"If she hadn’t told me about having a romantic interest, I would have suspected she liked you."

Zheng Yi smiled and shook his head, "I think Elder Wenn should focus more on her own disciple."

Wenn Ziyan lightly laughed and covered her mouth, "Mr. Zheng is referring to Su Yao’s fondness for your disciple, isn’t it?"

"But there’s no need to worry about that issue in our Star Sea."

"Perhaps from your perspective, this might seem improper, but I believe that liking someone, whether it’s a woman or a man, doesn’t make any difference."

"This cannot be an obstacle to love."

Zheng Yi smiled without saying anything. Indeed, Wenn Ziyan was very open-minded, but compared to the world he came from, her perspective was rather simplistic.

Ever heard of fifty-six genders? Can’t keep up, huh?

"I don’t completely agree with the elder’s view, but I won’t interfere with how others think," Zheng Yi said with a smile.

Wenn Ziyan was a bit surprised; she had discussed this issue with many cultivators.

Most of those cultivators opposed it firmly, even pointed at her nose and called her shameless.

Even if they didn’t say much outwardly, the disdain in their eyes was hard to conceal.

As for Zheng Yi, although he didn’t agree, he seemed genuinely indifferent to her views.

From the first meeting to now, this man just kept surprising her.

She found herself increasingly wanting to get a hold on this man.

Wenn Ziyan instinctively licked her lips, "Mr. Zheng, straight words for straight purpose."

"I’ve come today not only to retrieve my disciple but also with another goal: to invite you to join our Star Sea."

"Well..." Zheng Yi pretended to hesitate, "Elder’s eagerness is appreciated, but this matter involves my future cultivation. Please forgive me for being unable to agree right away."

Upon hearing this, Wenn Ziyan narrowed her eyes. Zheng Yi suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of danger, as if he had been completely seen through.

As an Emperor, Zheng Yi naturally wouldn’t be easily intimidated.

Not to mention, she couldn’t possibly see through his true nature.

Even if she could, he couldn’t show the slightest sign of fear on the surface.

Seeing Zheng Yi remain composed, Wenn Ziyan secretly admired him more.

"Mr. Zheng, although I don’t know why, I’m certain you already have intentions toward our Star Sea."

"I can offer sincerity first, anything below the Golden Core stage; you may freely use all cultivation techniques, elixirs, and resources."

"Additionally, I will provide an extra elixir for breaking through the Golden Core Stage. What do you think?"