Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 308 - 224: Kitten Demon, Socially Dead on the Street

"Sweet rain... are you waiting for me here?"

Across the street from the Ultimate Happiness Stage, Tao Qian, mingling with a group of low-level cultivators from the All Techniques Sect who practiced Corpse Refining, turned deathly pale after laying eyes on that great beauty.

It wasn't that he had a hidden sickness; he hadn't expected his normally reliable gut feeling, which had always served him well, to betray him this time.

Not long ago, at the Medicine King Temple Market, Tao Qian had, in an attempt to show off and also to smoothly lay some foreshadowing, used the Spirit Treasure Enchantment Secret Technique to summon a divine soul projection of Yuan Gong into his body, successfully overpowering Liu Hongsheng, a Demon City Giant Merchant disguised as a Swallowing Gold Rat demon, with a brutal application of "Demon Suppressing Sword Intent."

Regrettably, as exhilarating as showing off was, it had its price.

One consequence was a temporary inability to nurture his Sword Intent, which wasn't much of an issue.

However, a far greater price was that for the next three days, Tao Qian, upon encountering any female demon, especially those that suited his taste, could not suppress his desire and would recklessly pursue them. Should he be rejected, he would mutate and fall from grace, transforming from human to demon.

What was ultimately fatal, was the feedback from Tao Qian's abnormal soul:

"You may be exempt from the mutation cost!"

"You cannot be exempt from the cost of pursuit of affection!"

This was actually quite reasonable.

Being exempt from mutation was already exceptional; one shouldn't expect to have everything go their way.

Tao Qian's initial plan was to find a secluded place and let the consequences pass quietly.

However, after leaving that Western-style building in Japan, on a whim, Tao Qian found himself in this predicament.

The abnormalities related to his lower body weren't much of an issue.

What was crucial was that other mutations, such as scales, tails, and claws, began to manifest.

"I'll pursue affection, and if I don't get it, this trial will be considered passed."

"I won't turn into a demon; I'll just lose a bit of face. It's nothing serious."

"Besides, I have the Secret Demon Transformation Technique; such minor trouble is merely trivial."

After quickly convincing himself, Tao Qian no longer cared about the three juniors; right now, they were also eagerly looking forward to the spectacle.

Suddenly standing up, Tao Qian underwent minute changes in his appearance and demeanor.

These minute changes accumulated, and by the time he stood firm, his entire appearance had drastically changed.

His long ears and double teeth were concealed, his looks stealthily improved, and his aura grew mysteriously alluring.

Now presentable, Tao Qian rushed towards the group about to leave by carriage under the astonished gazes of the few All Techniques Sect cultivators and other idlers.

Meanwhile, the comforting yet immensely amused voice of Yuan Gong inside the sculpture in his arms came through:

"You slick kid, you need not feel ashamed. Seeing a beauty and feeling joy is perfectly natural."

"Although you've used the Secret Demon Transformation Technique to turn into a handsome man, it rather seems like trying to hide your ears while stealing a bell."

"I assure you, Duobao that shameless Daoist had anticipated this moment for you. He must be using the Returning Immortal Mirror right now to watch this embarrassing scene from afar, maybe even calling friends over, including your 'kind aunts'..."

Considering Yuan Gong had lent him the Demon Suppressing Sword Intent, Tao Qian tolerated his elder up to the third sentence.

Then, unable to bear it any longer, he locked him back inside the Holy Embryo Bag.

Though Yuan Gong's schadenfreude was no longer audible, many men on the street who also coveted the looks of the two women began to mock Tao Qian's actions with cold sneers.

Especially a few who knew the background of the two women openly remarked:

"Heh, where did this bumpkin come from, fancying swan meat?"

"A country bumpkin who must have heard some storytelling and thinks his genuine passion can sway the mistress of the Gold Family."

"There's a spectacle to watch now. This boy will surely have his legs broken by the Gold Family's guards. I heard the Gold Family mistress recently has been quite close to Zhang Baisui; if that becomes true, the Gold Family will have climbed high."

"The guards are nothing; if he angers the person beside the Gold Family mistress, he might not even save his life."

"Shush, we can't talk about that person. I've heard the Gold Family master spent a huge price to bring him here."

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The various noises did not reach Tao Qian's ears amidst the bustling market, filled with many mortals and also a good number of hidden cultivators.

None could see through Tao Qian's disguise; they all just thought he was a daring country lad.

But as Tao Qian neared the carriage team, a bizarre scene suddenly unfolded: the guards, who should have stopped him, inexplicably cleared a path, allowing Tao Qian to approach the mistress of the Gold Family and the distinguished guests.

As many bystanders watched in astonishment, Tao Qian reached the two women.

However, in his eyes, he completely overlooked the Snow-White-skinned mistress of the Gold Family.

His gaze was entirely fixed on the slightly older woman, originally a Cat Demon.

As the distance closed, Tao Qian's physical reactions intensified—swallowing, flushed cheeks, visibly aroused... none were missing, none were spared. If not for his ability to mask it somewhat, he would have been thoroughly embarrassed by now.

The two women also noticed the bizarre scene of the guards stepping aside, but the young mistress was completely unbothered and looked interestedly at Tao Qian.

Noticing that this strange man wasn't even looking at her but was completely focused on Sister Yunrong.

Just as she was about to mock him, Sister Yunrong stepped forward, her expression solemn as she looked at Tao Qian.

A qi unique to Transcend Mortality Cultivators emanated from her, sending a warning to Tao Qian. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

At the same time, she spoke: "I wonder what the Daoist desires...?"

This Cat Demon female cultivator was entirely unaware that her magnetic, charming voice was the final trigger for Tao Qian.

He resignedly sighed and then spoke to the Cat Demon female cultivator with utmost sincerity,

"Esteemed Daoist, upon seeing your countenance and demeanor, my heart couldn't help but adore you."

"I came here not for other matters, but to ask Daoist a question," he said, "Would you be willing to practice the Joyful Zen with me?"

As soon as he uttered the words, Tao Qian felt a sense of relief.

He then seemed to think of something, and his pupils suddenly constricted.

Sure enough, the truly disastrous moment arrived next.

Yuan Gong had just worried about Tao Qian mutating into a demon, but in fact, as long as Tao Qian sent a signal of seeking joy, his abnormal soul could naturally exempt the subsequent cost.

The problem was, during the exemption of the cost, Tao Qian also reacted.

So at that moment, in the presence of two beautiful women, Tao Qian's body shivered violently.

He watched as both women's expressions froze completely.

Especially the elder sister of the Jin family, who first was stunned, then incredulous, and finally turned to embarrassment, her eyes even flashing with fierceness.

However, she did not call out loudly for guards; instead, she waited for her own Sister Yunrong to make a move and give the debauchee a harsh lesson.

But very soon, that Sister Yunrong of hers unexpectedly gave an answer beyond her wildest imagination.

The cat demon female cultivator, still with that magnetic and charming voice, softly said,

"I am willing!"

"Ah?"

Both Tao Qian and the Jin family's elder sister exclaimed, widening their eyes.

As if those two words were not outrageous enough, the cat demon female cultivator then made an astonishing move.

She suddenly stepped forward, unexpectedly taking the initiative to take Tao Qian's hands, her cool exotic fragrance assaulting the senses, her sweet, magnetic voice entering the ears.

"Daoist sees my admiration, and Yunrong sees that Daoist also harbors joy in his heart."

"To practice the Joyful Zen together is indeed something I earnestly desire."

Previously, when seeking joy, Tao Qian had felt somewhat embarrassed.

Hearing these words now, Tao Qian, already free from the cost, immediately furrowed his brows.

His eyes, filled with scrutiny, suddenly focused on the cat demon female cultivator nestled close to him.

Just then, with their skin touching, ideas naturally burst forth in Tao Qian's mind.

His surprise and curiosity quickly found answers in a series of annotations.

"Record Name: Yunrong."

"Record Type: Devil."

"Record: This woman's original form is an Alien Species Cat Demon, originally living in Jade Ring Mountain in Ancient Yue Province. Since childhood, she was enlightened by a Great Demon and received the top three volumes of the 'Great Dao of Unlimited Longevity Scripture' from the Devil Clan's Great Book. Being of an alien bloodline, she cultivated very quickly after receiving the True Skill and stepped into the Transcend Mortality Realm in just a few decades; however, entering the Cavernous Mystery Realm required fate... Thus, she was offered tribute by the great merchant family of Demon City, the Jin family, left the mountain to join society, and agreed to protect the Jin Family for ten years."

"Annotation Three: Upon descending from the mountain, instructed by a Great Demon, she would meet a destined person in Demon City; following this cultivator could lead her into the Cavernous Mystery."

"Annotation Two: This woman has cultivated a pair of 'Infinite Demon Eyes' and, with her alien bloodline, although she cannot see through the Secret Demon Transformation Technique, she has keenly perceived a whiff of Spirit Treasure Immortal Spirit Qi, confirming that the Spiritual Treasure Cultivator concealing his true self is indeed her destined opportunity."

"Annotation Three: Although she has taken human form, her true nature is still that of the Kitten, immediately feeling joy upon seeing a destined person, initially being sticky and affectionate, unable to extricate herself."

"Annotation Four: This woman is currently in a period where her desires are awakening, having already planned to practice Joyful Zen together with the destined person and bear a litter of Kitten, thus propagating the Kitten Demon line of Jade Ring Mountain."

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As Tao Qian looked through these annotations, he was stunned.

Although the cat demon female cultivator's strange answer and behavior now had a logical cause,

it didn't stop the torrent of thoughts crashing through Tao Qian's mind, his desire to complain completely unrestrained.

"This whim of mine, tried and true in the past, always brought good fortune and opportunities to me."

"To give me a Transcend Mortality Cat Demon can somewhat be considered a great benefit."

"But what does 'bearing a litter of Kitten' mean? I didn't pay the social death cost to bear a litter of kits with a cat demon!"

While Tao Qian's emotions surged,

the elder sister of the Jin family next to him couldn't hold back anymore; seeing her greatly admired Sister Yunrong throw herself into that rogue's arms,

and seeing those guards as if bewitched to make way, her little head immediately spun with numerous fantasies.

A Demon Cultivator?

A Demon capable of hypnotic devil arts?

A devil lurking in Demon City, absorbing Yin to supplement Yang?

Thinking of these possibilities, her expression drastically changed.

She suddenly sprang into action, seizing her Sister Yunrong's hands and attempting to flee the scene while pretending to be fierce. She warned Tao Qian,

"How dare you harm people in the street?"

"Moreover, to harm those from our Jin family, I must inform you, even if you're a so-called Cavernous Mystery Realm cultivator, you absolutely cannot provoke our Jin family."

"My father is a subordinate of the Ninth Prince, and Sister Yunrong and I are close friends of the Princess... Oh yes, my fiancé is Zhang Baisui, my future father-in-law holds sway over the entire Ancient Qin Province, capable of dispatching even an Ultimate Happiness Realm cultivator."

"If you do not wish to die, you'd better leave quickly."

Just as Tao Qian thought this confrontation absurdly provided an opportunity, suddenly, after hearing those few sentences from the elder sister of the Jin family,

thunder seemed to crash in his mind, and in an instant, he had an epiphany.

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