I'm Actually The Big Villain In The Book

Chapter 421: Food Protection

What's it like to live too long?

Wei Changtian couldn't help being taken aback when he heard this question.

He has only lived for less than thirty years in total in his past and present lives, and he does not belong to the scope of "living a long time", so of course he cannot give an answer.

But even the old man Zhangtou who has lived for more than 130 years is not comparable to Qing Xian in the length of his life.

After all, if I remember correctly, the latter has lived for more than 800 years.

Eight hundred years, in the previous life, he could even experience the entire process from the Southern Song Dynasty to the 2020s in the 21st century.

To some extent, this can already be counted as "immortality".

So this question may be understood as-

What does it feel like to live forever?

And thinking from this angle, Wei Changtian roughly understood why Qing Xian would do this.

Yes, immortality is very tempting.

This can be seen from the fact that countless emperors in previous lives, and even modern life sciences are tirelessly pursuing the technique of "longevity".

But Wei Changtian feels that living too long seems to be a burden, even cruel.

Because one day you will have done all you want to do, and then you will not be interested in anything anymore.

In the end, what will accompany you through the never-ending end will most likely only be loneliness.

"Qingxian senior, so you don't want to live anymore?"

The autumn wind is like a sharp sickle, blowing across the treetops, and the half-green and half-yellow leaves flutter down.

Wei Changtian's phrase "I don't want to live anymore" sounds a bit funny at first, and it seems a bit "uneducated".

But Qingxian didn't smile, just nodded slightly.

"Yes, for more than eight hundred years, this king has lived enough."

"...Then you just kill yourself."

Wei Changtian muttered something in a low voice, but immediately realized that something was wrong, and hurriedly remedied: "Hey, senior, I just said it casually, don't take it to heart."

"No problem."

Qing Xian turned her head to look over, with a calm expression: "If it was possible, this king would have done so long ago."

"Tianling is different from ordinary creatures. Not only can there be at most one, but there must be at least one."

"This means that if there is no second heavenly spirit, this king will not be able to die even if he wants to."

"Can't die? Isn't that invincible?"

Wei Changtian's eyes widened immediately, as if he understood why no one in the Yaozu could successfully usurp the throne.

But Qing Xian still showed no expression, just sighed softly with a flick of her sleeves.

"The world is invincible, how can it be so simple."

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Obviously, Qing Xian is not invincible, there must be other restrictions.

For example, Tianling is not really an "immortal body", but just resurrected and so on.

But Qingxian made it clear that he didn't want to explain further, so Wei Changtian didn't ask any more, but adjusted his mood and asked the last question.

"Qingxian senior, I have one last question."

"I don't know why you picked Yuke?"

"This is very simple."

Qing Xian didn't hide anything, just said the answer softly.

"Because the process of transforming into a heavenly spirit is not only long, but also extremely painful."

"Ordinary life is unbearable, and the Metropolis died of unbearable pain in the process."

"Actually, I have tried dozens of Demonic Beasts before, but most of them only lasted a year."

Ok?

And this side effect?

Looking at Qingxian who was speaking slowly, Wei Changtian's brain was spinning rapidly.

There is no doubt that Demonic Beasts are definitely far more pain-tolerant than humans, so most of the previous demon kings should have become Demonic Beasts.

The reason why Qing Xian chooses Ning Yuke now is probably because of the latter's "painless physique".

If you don't feel pain, you won't feel unbearable pain.

Looking at it this way, Ning Yuke seems to be the best candidate to become the "Tianling".

but

"Senior, Yuke is the king of Shu now, and will be the emperor of Daning in the future."

Suddenly, Wei Changtian frowned and interrupted: "I don't think she will be interested in becoming a demon king again."

"I don't need her to agree."

Qingxian looked over with a smile: "Young Master Wei, you are her master, I just need you to agree."

"Uh"

Wei Changtian's expression immediately froze on his face, and after a long while he smiled awkwardly and said, "Hahaha, senior, you know all about it?"

"That. Actually, our relationship is not what you think."

"Young Master Wei."

Qing Xian shook her head with a smile that was not a smile: "I don't care what kind of relationship you have with Ning Nvwa, in short, she should obey you."

"As for what you just said, it's actually not a problem at all."

"The process of becoming a Tianling is very long, at least it will take several years, and Ning Nvwa can completely decide when to complete the last step."

"Anyway, this king has lived for so long, so I don't care about waiting a few more years."

"It just so happens that this king also wants to see the grand scene of the monster race and human beings coexisting in one city."

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No matter what time, Qingxian can wait.

She just wants to settle this matter now.

Wei Changtian understood Qingxian's meaning instantly, and his expression gradually became serious because of this.

This is no small matter.

To put it bluntly, this will determine Ning Yuke's life.

Speaking of Dali, this will determine the future relationship between the Yaozu and human beings.

"Qingxian senior."

After thinking for a while, Wei Changtian suddenly asked two strange questions.

"Before you became a heavenly spirit, were you a demon or a human?"

"And why did you agree to the previous demon king, willing to become a heavenly spirit?"

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"I am a demon of the peacock clan."

Soon, Qingxian gave the answer to the first question, and at the same time answered the second question very frankly.

"However, I can't remember why I am willing to become a heavenly spirit."

"Can't remember?"

Wei Changtian squinted his eyes: "Why?"

"Because after becoming a Tianling, you will forget 99% of your previous memories."

Qing Xian shook her head: "Except for the matter about Tianling, I will almost forget about the rest."

"Forget the memory."

Wei Changtian asked thoughtfully: "Without the memory and the physical body, wouldn't that be a completely different person?"

"You can understand it that way."

Qingxian didn't seem to want to continue answering.

She took a deep look at Wei Changtian, then stood up, and repeated the question just now.

"Young Master Wei, you know everything you need to know now."

"As long as you agree to let Ning Nvwa be the next demon king, the demon clan will definitely help you achieve success in the future."

"This matter is not only beneficial to you, but also a great opportunity for Ning Nvwa."

"She is born without pain, so she doesn't have to endure the pain in the process of transforming a spirit, and she can achieve immortality in one fell swoop."

"After a few years, if she is no longer greedy for the world like this king, she only needs to find another successor to be relieved."

"Everything this king said is true, so."

"Young Master Wei, do you agree or not?"

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Answer or not?

If what Qingxian said is true, then this indeed seems to be a great thing with advantages and no disadvantages.

At least it is a good thing for Wei Changtian.

Because once Ning Yuke becomes Qingxian's successor, all the Yaozu will definitely be used by the former, which is naturally equivalent to being used by oneself.

From "cooperative relationship" to "superior-subordinate relationship", Wei Changtian is undoubtedly equivalent to mastering another incomparably huge force.

but

"Senior, you still have to ask Yu Ke about this."

Shaking his head, Wei Changtian did not decide for Ning Yuke after all.

"If she is willing, I naturally have nothing to say."

"But if she doesn't want to, then I can't help it."

After speaking, Wei Changtian arched his cupped hands at the green string and prepared to leave.

However, he had just taken two steps, but he suddenly turned around and added another sentence in a very calm tone.

"Oh, right."

"I also hope that the senior will not use any means to force her to agree."

"Otherwise, if I find out, I'm afraid the scene will be ugly."

"That's it, goodbye."

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