705: Chapter 7 You and my wife look alike

"Where is my Master?"

Chen Jingqiu's question was out, and before Taotie could respond, Ta Ba Yuer couldn't help but say, "You only think of your Master now? You really are a good disciple!"

Chen Jingqiu's face turned red, and he snapped in embarrassment, "Shut up, you Dead Mop! This is none of your business!"

"You..."

Ta Ba Yuer was about to retort sharply but was interrupted by Meng Li.

Meng Li said to Chen Jingqiu, "According to what Taotie said earlier, your Master was knocked away by it; his essence wasn't absorbed, and he wasn't poisoned. Therefore, it can't sense where he is and can't summon him."

"However, unless something unexpected happened, he should be nearby."

"You are more familiar with this place than we are; you can split up to look for him."

"Regarding the refining demon pot, you cannot make the decision. As for the Mao Fire, that can wait until you find your Master."

The last sentence was directed at Chen Feng and the other two.

Chen Feng said, "Alright."

Then, he turned to Chen Jingqiu and said, "Prince, this place is in ruins and not suitable for a long stay. Why don't you take Mr. Meng and the others to the village to rest for a bit, while Shen Yu and I go find Master? Once we find him, we'll head over immediately."

"Okay," Chen Jingqiu readily agreed, then said to Meng Li, Ta Ba Yuer, and the others, "Follow me."

With that, he began to lead the way.

Chen Feng and the other two went to search for Chen Fu.

After leaving the valley and walking along the road, Chen Jingqiu couldn't help but start a conversation: "Elder Brother Meng, you are so powerful. I wonder which School you studied under?"

Upon hearing this, Ta Ba Yuer, Bu Lu Gu Hong, and Taotie were also piqued with curiosity.

Meng Li replied, "I study the Hundred Schools of Thought Arts. My lineage is quite extensive, so it's hard to explain in a short time."

"Studying the Hundred Schools of Thought Arts? Does that mean you know a hundred different skills?" Chen Jingqiu asked in surprise.

Meng Li: "..."

Ta Ba Yuer rolled her eyes. "Idiot! The Hundred Schools of Thought Arts is just a general term, referring to someone who has learned techniques from many different Schools. It doesn't mean he necessarily knows a hundred skills. However, someone who can learn the Hundred Schools of Thought Arts must have extraordinary natural talent, a Genius among geniuses."

"Is that so?" Chen Jingqiu realized, then said, "No wonder you could subdue Taotie at such a young age, Elder Brother Meng."

Meng Li raised an eyebrow and said with a hint of playfulness, "Me, at a young age? Where did you get that idea?"

"Your appearance," Chen Jingqiu said without thinking.

Meng Li chuckled. "Then have you ever heard the saying, 'Never judge a person by their appearance'?"

"What do you mean?" Chen Jingqiu didn't catch on.

Now even Bu Lu Gu Hong couldn't stand it anymore. She said helplessly, "Mr. Meng means that he isn't as young as he looks."

Chen Jingqiu was slightly stunned, then asked Meng Li, "Then how old are you now, Elder Brother Meng?"

Meng Li pondered and said, "I can't remember the exact age, but it's roughly over a thousand several hundred, not quite two thousand years old."

Over a thousand several hundred, not quite two thousand years old?!

Chen Jingqiu was dazed.

Ta Ba Yuer and Bu Lu Gu Hong were also greatly shocked.

Taotie was also somewhat surprised, but then felt relieved upon second thought.

No wonder it was no match for Meng Li.

The Human Race is naturally gifted in the path of cultivation; the speed of their cultivation growth is beyond what demons can compare to.

Against a thousand-year-old monster of the Human Race, even a ten-thousand-year-old demon might not be a match.

Since it had lived for far less than ten thousand years, it was only natural to be defeated by Meng Li.

After a moment, Chen Jingqiu snapped out of it, sized up Meng Li, and muttered, "Elder Brother Meng, you're joking, right? You look only slightly older than me. I'm eighteen this year, and you look twenty at most."

Meng Li said, "Once your cultivation reaches a certain Realm, Eternal Youth and Agelessness are but a common occurrence."

Hearing this, Ta Ba Yuer's and Bu Lu Gu Hong's eyes lit up.

Eternal Youth, Agelessness.

For any woman, the temptation of these words is practically fatal.

"Then what Realm do you need to Cultivate to in order to achieve that?" Ta Ba Yuer asked.

Meng Li replied, "That depends on the individual Dharma Formula one practices. Some formulas cannot achieve this even at their peak, while others take effect as soon as some progress is made."

"Then, Mr. Meng..."

"I indeed have a method for Eternal Youth. What will you give in exchange?" Meng Li said with a smile.

"Our Ta Ba has many Gu Techniques and Secret Arts..."

"Second Princess!" Bu Lu Gu Hong's expression changed slightly.

But Ta Ba Yuer grabbed her hand and said excitedly, "Hong Hong, Eternal Youth and Agelessness!"

Bu Lu Gu Hong: "..."

Well, she was also a bit tempted.

Meng Li smiled and said, "How about this? If you successfully help me find the five divine artifacts, I can consider passing this technique to you."

Ta Ba Yuer was delighted and held out her hand. "A gentleman's word."

Meng Li took her hand. "Is his bond."

Then, the two released their hands.

Looking back on it, Ta Ba Yuer felt something was off.

Meng Li's previous behavior gave her the impression that while he wasn't necessarily someone who wouldn't act without profit, he wasn't exactly someone willing to give favors for nothing.

Furthermore, regarding the search for the five divine artifacts, she and he had already reached an agreement.

He would find a way to save Bu Lu Gu Hong, and she would help him find the five divine artifacts.

He didn't need to add another Dharma Formula.

Feeling puzzled, Ta Ba Yuer thought for a moment and asked directly, "Mr. Meng, this seems a bit different from what we agreed on before."

"Indeed." Meng Li nodded, then said, "But you don't need to worry too much. Just consider it an extra reward I'm giving to ensure you put your heart and soul into helping me find the five divine artifacts later."

"Is it that simple?" Ta Ba Yuer was somewhat skeptical.

Out of a woman's intuition, she felt there must be another reason.

Upon hearing this, Meng Li looked at Ta Ba Yuer intently for two seconds, then said, "Besides that, there is indeed another reason."

"What reason?" Ta Ba Yuer asked.

"You look very much like my wife."

Ta Ba Yuer was stunned.

Bu Lu Gu Hong and Chen Jingqiu were also greatly surprised.

Taotie didn't react; it didn't understand things like "wife."

A few seconds later, Ta Ba Yuer came to her senses, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she said with a hint of embarrassment, "Please show some respect, Mr. Meng."

Meng Li smiled. "I didn't mean to flirt with you; I'm just stating a fact."

"Is that so?"

"Would I get candy for lying to you?"

"..."

Certain that Meng Li wasn't lying, Ta Ba Yuer fell silent.

She felt strange, in a way that was hard to describe.

Seeing this, Chen Jingqiu said with a strange expression, "To actually be able to make the mop shut up, there really is a counter for everything. But choosing someone like her to be your wife, Elder Brother Meng, your taste is truly..."

Meng Li cast a staring gaze.

Chen Jingqiu's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly changed his tune: "Unique!"

Then, he changed the subject: "Elder Brother Meng, where is your wife now? If there's a chance, let us meet her and see how much she looks like the mop."

Meng Li sighed softly. "My wife is not in this world."

After saying that, he didn't say anything more.

Because they had arrived at Gui Gu Village..."