Eternal Life as False Emperor

"Master, how long are we going to stay here?" Bai Zhirui fiddled idly with a flying shuttle.

It was a magical artifact given by Zui Jiu to Zheng Yi, who thought it was useless and passed it on to his disciple.

Bai Zhirui was restless, and the leisurely days at Wenxian Temple made her restless; after her injuries healed, she began to stir.

Zheng Yi shook his head and sighed, "The Canglan Realm is about to fall into chaos, acting alone in troubled times is too dangerous."

"For the time being, you’d better join a sect; it’s safer to act with them."

There was a clang as the flying shuttle fell from Bai Zhirui’s hand, and she looked like she was about to cry, "Master, are you abandoning me?"

Zheng Yi broke into a sweat, "When did I say I was abandoning you? You’ll always be my disciple; you can’t run away after recognizing me as your master."

"The Canglan Realm is now filled with crises. For you, it’s both a danger and an opportunity."

"For a cultivator, the best way to improve cultivation is actual combat."

Although Bai Zhirui was a bit bewildered, she wasn’t completely swayed by her master’s words.

"So is the master going to join a sect too?"

To his surprise, Zheng Yi agreed without hesitation, "Of course."

Having ruled Great Yu for so many years, Zheng Yi knew very well the immense support a powerful force provides for cultivation.

Many precious materials, he didn’t even need to look for them; just a command, and they would naturally be delivered to him.

Why did he subdue those cultivators before being pulled to the Canglan Realm by Huiyue Demon Venerable?

Wasn’t it to strengthen his power and make cultivation more convenient?

In novels, those male protagonists, if not favored by fortune, how could loose cultivators cultivate so quickly?

Take elixirs used for breakthroughs; if you’re a major sect disciple, many can be obtained directly from the sect.

Whereas loose cultivators would spend a lot of time and effort, with no guarantee of obtaining them, relying on luck.

Of course, some have incredible luck, casually finding heavenly and earthly treasures.

But such people are extremely rare, one in millions.

For most people, simply having the aptitude to cultivate is already very fortunate.

Even if blessed with good fortune, it’s likely to rise and fall.

Bai Zhirui stood up in shock, "Master, are you really decided on joining a sect?"

At this moment, someone hurriedly pushed the door open, "If Elder Zheng wants to join a sect, please consider our Star Sea; we won’t disappoint you."

Su Yao rushed in front of Zheng Yi, eyes full of anticipation.

She didn’t forget to explain, "Sister Bai, and Elder Zheng, I wasn’t intentionally eavesdropping; I came for something and just overheard."

Zheng Yi generously waved his hand, "No problem, it’s not something that needs to be kept secret."

Su Yao could certainly hear.

Zheng Yi knew she had arrived and intentionally spoke for her to hear.

For a cultivator, hearing conversations within dozens of meters is not difficult if the other party doesn’t intentionally hide.

"Are you saying, Elder Zheng, you’re agreeing to join our Star Sea?" Su Yao asked, cheeks flushed with excitement.

Zheng Yi was speechless; romance might dumb people, but not lilies.

This girl’s mind turns out to be quite sharp right now.

To others, Su Yao’s words seemed completely off from what Zheng Yi said.

But Zheng Yi knew it was Su Yao’s tactics.

For instance, when borrowing money, if the amount isn’t large, asking face-to-face often succeeds.

Because many people subconsciously dislike directly rejecting others.

The other brilliance of the phrase was the affirmative question.

Su Yao asked if Elder Zheng had already decided to join, rather than if he would join.

It may seem the same, but there’s a big difference in implication.

As for why Zheng Yi sensed it was Su Yao’s technique, rather than a casual comment?

Because since Su Yao entered, her eyes never left his disciple.

Clearly, it wasn’t just about the wine.

Bai Zhirui felt uncomfortable being stared at by Su Yao and instinctively hid behind Zheng Yi, using him to block Su Yao’s burning gaze.

In the end, speechcraft can guide others to think towards one’s desire but can’t truly alter their choice.

"I’m still considering," Zheng Yi said with a faint smile, avoiding a direct answer.

If possible, Zheng Yi’s first choice truly was Star Sea.

As for the reason...

Many have told him Star Sea is primarily dominated by female cultivators.

Over ninety percent of the sect’s cultivators are female.

The remaining ten percent are mostly family members and daoist companions of those cultivators.

To him, it was the ideal cultivation holy land.

However, for something important, one must appear indifferent to avoid falling into a passive position.

Neither Su Yao nor even Bai Zhirui, his disciple.

Even she didn’t know her master was trying every way to join Star Sea.

"I see..." Su Yao said, disappointed, but didn’t push further.

She and Lin Feng already knew it was Zheng Yi who guided them against the Nether Spirit Race cultivators.

And they knew Zheng Yi’s prowess well.

If he doesn’t agree, speaking more is futile.

"Elder, my master and Brother Lin’s master have arrived."

"They are grateful for your life-saving help and wish to thank you personally. Could you come with me to meet them?"

In his original world, Zheng Yi was an emperor, but cultivators don’t value secular status.

Even an emperor, without high cultivation, means little to them.

Now, sending important disciples to notify is already a gesture of gratitude for saving lives.

"Please lead the way." Zheng Yi was genuinely curious about the master Su Yao mentioned, who had several lily daoist companions.

"Master!" On the way, Bai Zhirui pleaded pitifully to Zheng Yi, "Please don’t choose Star Sea!"

"Oh? Why?" Zheng Yi asked, feigning ignorance.

"I think Star Sea is nice; the key is..." Zheng Yi mischievously glanced at Su Yao leading the way.

Bai Zhirui’s expression changed drastically; could her master easily compromise her?

No way.

She’s a perfectly normal woman; she understands Su Yao’s feelings but firmly refuses.

But Zheng Yi suddenly switched topics, "Star Sea has many female cultivators, implying they have many techniques suitable for women."

"Tremendous benefits for enhancing your strength."

Bai Zhirui realized again, she’d been toyed with by her master.

Zheng Yi hinted earlier about using her relationship with Su Yao for some benefits.

Yet now, he suddenly talked about something serious.

Seeing Bai Zhirui’s cheeks turn crimson, Zheng Yi feigned surprise, "Wait, Xiaobai, are you thinking of something else?"

"Ah, today’s youth, truly hard to understand what you all ponder."

Bai Zhirui swore, if he weren’t her master, she’d already thrown the White Lotus Reincarnation Divine Skill in his face.

"If the master insists on joining, as a disciple, I naturally have no objection." Bai Zhirui gritted her teeth and spoke word by word.

For cultivators, cultivation is paramount; everything else is secondary.

As for Su Yao...

Given time, she’ll surely think of a solution.

Compared to the trouble with Su Yao, cultivation resources are more important.