Chapter 229: Strategy for Conquering Qing Lianhong

Ye Changsheng looked at Qing Lianhong's busy figure, and his heart was a little dazed.

Qing Lianhong, who was usually cold and frosty, showed such a gentle side at this moment.

Soon, Qing Lianhong made tea.

She poured a cup for Ye Changsheng first, and then drank a sip herself.

Then, she closed her eyes, as if savoring the taste of the tea.

After a while, Qing Lianhong opened her eyes, with a strange light flashing in her eyes: "Daoyou Ye, this tea is really well-deserved. I just took a sip, and I felt refreshed and my thoughts became clearer. Thank you so much."

Ye Changsheng saw that Qing Lianhong liked it so much, and he couldn't help feeling proud.

He smiled and said: "Daoyou Lianhong likes it. If there are any good things in the future, I will definitely think of you first."

Qing Lianhong heard this, and a rare shyness appeared on her face.

She whispered: "Daoyou Ye, you are too polite."

Ye Changsheng saw that Qing Lianhong liked tea so much, and he was secretly happy, thinking that the time had come. He took a deep breath and decided to take this opportunity to express his feelings to Qing Lianhong.

"Lianhong, actually I have something to discuss with you."

Ye Changsheng said seriously.

Qing Lianhong was slightly stunned, put down the teacup in his hand, and looked at Ye Changsheng curiously: "Fellow Daoist Ye, please speak."

Ye Changsheng organized his words and said slowly: "To be honest, I have gained some unimaginable opportunities over the years. Not only has my cultivation improved greatly, but my wealth is also quite rich. I know that you have been participating in the Dragon and Phoenix Fight to earn the spirit stones needed for cultivation, but it is extremely dangerous after all. I think..."

He paused, plucked up the courage to continue: "I want to provide you with all the resources you need for cultivation. You don't have to participate in the dangerous Dragon and Phoenix Fight anymore. After all, you always return injured, and it will affect your cultivation in the long run."

Qing Lianhong frowned slightly after listening to Ye Changsheng's words. She was silent for a moment and shook her head gently: "Fellow Daoist Ye, I am very grateful for your kindness. But I can't accept it."

Ye Changsheng was a little surprised: "Why? Don't you think I can't afford it?"

Qing Lianhong smiled bitterly: "It's not for this reason. To be honest, before you, many people have made similar requests to me. They may covet my looks, or they may have ulterior motives. But in any case, I refused. I don't want to depend on others, and I don't want to be supported by others. I want to get everything by my own ability."

When Ye Changsheng heard this, he admired Qing Lianhong even more.

He smiled and said, "I understand. I was inconsiderate and presumptuous."

Qing Lianhong shook his head: "Fellow Daoist Ye, you don't have to be like this. I know you are really thinking about me. It's just..."

Ye Changsheng interrupted: "No need to say more. I respect your choice. However, since it's a rare day off today, why don't we go out for a walk?"

Qing Lianhong's eyes flashed with surprise, and then nodded: "Okay, I just want to go out for some fresh air."

The two left the cave and strolled on the streets of the Golden Light Fortress.

Ye Changsheng introduced some interesting shops or strange magic weapons to Qing Lianhong from time to time.

Although Qing Lianhong was usually cold and frosty, she couldn't help but be infected by Ye Changsheng's enthusiasm at this moment, and smiled from time to time.

Just as the two were strolling, a middle-aged monk in gorgeous clothes suddenly blocked their way.

"My surname is Li, and I am an alchemist. I wonder if I can disturb you for a moment?"

The middle-aged monk said politely.

Qing Lianhong frowned slightly, but still nodded and said, "What's the matter, Fellow Daoist Li?"

The cultivator surnamed Li smiled and said, "I can't buy enough medicinal herbs in the Golden Light Fortress recently, so I need to go out to pick them. But my cultivation is not high, only in the early stage of the Purple Mansion, and it may be dangerous to go out alone. I heard the name of Fellow Daoist Qing Lianhong on the Dragon and Phoenix Arena, and now I know that you have been promoted to the late stage of the Purple Mansion, so I came to seek cooperation."

Ye Changsheng's heart moved when he heard this.

He looked at Qing Lianhong, and saw that she looked thoughtful.

The cultivator surnamed Li continued, "Every time I go out of the fortress, I am willing to pay 500,000 spirit stones as a reward. I wonder if you can agree?"

Qing Lianhong heard this, and a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.

She turned her head to look at Ye Changsheng, as if asking for his opinion.

Ye Changsheng smiled and said, "This is higher than the income from participating in the Dragon and Phoenix Arena. It seems that it is easier to make spirit stones after being promoted to the late stage of the Purple Mansion."

Qing Lianhong felt warm when she heard Ye Changsheng's words.

She knew that Ye Changsheng was encouraging her to accept this opportunity.

After a moment's silence, Qing Lianhong said to the monk surnamed Li: "Okay, I promise you. But the specific details need to be discussed."

The monk surnamed Li was overjoyed: "Great! Why don't we find a place to discuss in detail?"

Qing Lianhong nodded in agreement, then turned to Ye Changsheng: "Daoyou Ye, I'm sorry to interrupt our stroll."

Ye Changsheng waved his hand: "It's okay, your business is more important. Go, just tell me if you need any help."

Qing Lianhong looked at Ye Changsheng gratefully, then followed the monk surnamed Li away.

Ye Changsheng watched the two go away, secretly relieved in his heart.

One evening half a month later, Ye Changsheng was practicing in the cave, and suddenly heard familiar footsteps coming from outside.

He was moved, and immediately stood up to greet him.

Sure enough, Qing Lianhong stood at the door of the cave, looking at him with a complicated expression.

"Daoyou Ye, I have something to talk to you about."

Qing Lianhong said straight to the point.

Ye Changsheng nodded and invited her into the cave.

After the two of them sat down respectively, Qing Lianhong looked directly into Ye Changsheng's eyes and said, "Fellow Daoist Ye, I want to ask you something. Did you arrange for the alchemist named Li?"

Ye Changsheng was shocked. He didn't expect Qing Lianhong to notice the abnormality so quickly.

He was about to speak, but Qing Lianhong continued: "In the past half month, that fellow Taoist Li and I have gone out to collect medicine three times. But I found that he knew nothing about alchemy, and the elixirs he collected had no purpose. It's even stranger. What’s amazing is that every time he encounters danger, he acts extremely calm, as if he’s prepared for it.”

Qing Lianhong paused, stared at Ye Changsheng with burning eyes and said: "Fellow Daoist Ye, I believe you will not harm me. So, did you arrange this?"

When Ye Changsheng heard this, he secretly complained in his heart.

He didn't expect Huo Lie to be so rough in his work and couldn't even make a basic disguise.

He cursed Huo Lie secretly in his mind, then took a deep breath and decided to confess.

"Lian Hong, I'm sorry, this was indeed arranged by me."

Ye Changsheng said sincerely, "I see you working so hard to earn spiritual stones, and I feel really sad. I just want to help you lighten some of your burden so that you can have more time and energy to practice."

When Qing Lianhong heard this, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, feeling both moved and helpless.

Seeing this, Ye Changsheng continued: "Lian Hong, I know that you have always been independent and unwilling to rely on others. However, in this cultivation world where the jungle is strong and the strong eat the strong, it is difficult to go far alone."