Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

"Oh, isn't this Daoist Nanxian from Donghai Prefecture? What, are you here again this year to capture the Heavenly Dao Intent?"

At this moment, Cao Qinghua also noticed the old man beside Chen Tian, and, recognizing his identity, greeted him with a smile.

"Haha, Daoist Cao is making fun of me. This old man has been unable to break through the Foundation Building Realm for a long time, so I have no choice but to come in every year to capture some Heavenly Dao Intent, hoping to gain some enlightenment." After explaining, the old man, whom Cao Qinghua called Daoist Nanxian, turned his gaze back to Chen Tian and spoke again, "Daoist Yang, how about we talk in private for a moment, would that be alright?"

After listening to the conversation between the two, Chen Tian couldn't help but be surprised in his heart. He had previously guessed that this old man's cultivation must be extraordinary. Now it seems that he was indeed correct. This person is actually a powerful cultivator about to enter the Foundation Building Realm.

However, seeing Daoist Nanxian's kind smile at this moment, Chen Tian seemed to have already guessed his intention. After a silent flicker in his eyes, he shook his head and said, "No need for such trouble. Senior, if you have anything to say, just say it here. There's no need to go anywhere else."

Originally, Daoist Nanxian wanted to talk to Chen Tian privately, but he didn't expect Chen Tian to refuse outright, which instantly froze the smile on his face, and a hint of cold light flashed in his eyes. However, his expression quickly returned to normal, and he smiled, "Alright, since Daoist Yang has said so, then let's do as you say."

Cao Qinghua wasn't stupid. Seeing the appearance of the two, he immediately noticed something unusual. In order to avoid unnecessary complications, he wanted to sneak away.

But just as he was about to leave, Chen Tian grabbed his arm. Cao Qinghua was startled and quickly raised his head, only to find that Chen Tian was looking at him with a face full of smiles, "Brother Cao, why are you in such a hurry to leave? I'm having a great time talking with Brother Cao. Please wait a moment. After I finish talking with Senior, let's continue chatting."

Looking at Chen Tian's smiling face, Cao Qinghua couldn't help but curse inwardly.

He had been wondering why Chen Tian had helped him earlier? Now he finally understood. He was waiting for him here.

With Cao Qinghua's intelligence, he quickly understood that he was being used as a shield by Chen Tian.

Thinking of this, Cao Qinghua couldn't help but feel a little depressed. However, Chen Tian had shown him kindness after all, so even if he was unwilling, he had no choice but to dismiss the idea of leaving and stood quietly beside Chen Tian.

Seeing this scene, Daoist Nanxian's face instantly turned gloomy. He naturally knew the purpose of Chen Tian's actions, which was nothing more than wanting to use the name of the Hailan Sect to put pressure on him.

This Chen Tian is indeed very scheming!

"What's wrong, Senior? Didn't you have something to say to me just now? Why are you silent again now?"

At this time, the most calm and composed person was probably Chen Tian. He grinned, and a hint of playfulness appeared on his face.

Although Daoist Nanxian was annoyed in his heart, he had no choice but to open his mouth and say, "Actually, what this old man wants to say is very simple. Since Daoist Yang is in our group, then please come back to our side and don't disturb Daoist Cao and the others anymore."

As expected, it was not beyond Chen Tian's expectations. Daoist Nanxian came here this time to pull him back.

However, after Chen Tian pondered for a while, he suddenly smiled and shook his head, saying, "Senior, you came at the right time. There is one thing I forgot to tell you, and that is that I have decided to stay in Brother Cao's team and not go back."

"What?"

"Ah?"

As soon as Chen Tian said these words, Daoist Nanxian and Cao Qinghua both exclaimed in surprise, their faces filled with extreme astonishment.

Especially Cao Qinghua, who had never heard Chen Tian mention the request to stay in their team.

'What exactly is going on?'

Cao Qinghua was so surprised that he couldn't even close his mouth.

"Oh, Brother Cao, could it be that you have forgotten? Didn't you already agree to my request just now?"

At this time, Chen Tian completely ignored the surprise in the hearts of the two and asked Cao Qinghua, pretending to be ignorant.

After hearing this, Cao Qinghua could only show a wry smile. Heaven knows when he had agreed to Chen Tian's request.

However, due to Chen Tian's help just now, Cao Qinghua was not in a position to refuse. Therefore, although he did not know what Chen Tian was up to, he could only nod to Daoist Nanxian with a mournful face and say, "Brother Yang is right. I have already agreed to let him join us."

Hearing Cao Qinghua confirm this matter, Daoist Nanxian's face became as ugly as it could be, and he could no longer maintain his hypocritical smile. He said coldly, "Alright, since Daoist Yang and Daoist Cao have already discussed it, then this old man will not say anything more and will take his leave."

After saying that, Daoist Nanxian flicked his sleeves and walked back with a gloomy face, no longer looking at Chen Tian.

Cao Qinghua paused, leaned closer to Chen Tian, and said in a low voice, "But if you want to get out of here, you must have the Jade Key given by the Frozen Demon Realm. Brother Chen, you should still have that Jade Key on you, right?"

"Jade Key?"

Chen Tian was stunned after hearing this, but soon he understood that the Jade Key Cao Qinghua was talking about must be that jade pendant.

So it turns out that the jade ornaments distributed by the Frozen Demon Realm are indeed the keys to open that huge door.

However, Chen Tian's Jade Key was taken away by Daoist Nanxian, and based on Chen Tian's understanding of him, he would never return it.

Sure enough, after Daoist Nanxian returned to his own position, he glanced at Chen Tian coldly and sneered, "Hmph, kid, do you think you can escape from this old man's grasp? Your Jade Key is still with this old man. I'll see how you get out? In the end, you'll still have to obediently come back."

After saying that, a strange look suddenly appeared on the corner of Daoist Nanxian's mouth.

Chen Tian naturally didn't know what Daoist Nanxian was thinking at this time. After thinking for a while, he suddenly asked Cao Qinghua, "Brother Cao, if the Jade Key is lost, what will be the consequences?"