#430 - Food protection - I am the villain in the book

What does it feel like to live too long?

Wei Changtian was taken aback by this question.

Adding his past and present lives together, he had lived for less than thirty years, which certainly didn't fall into the category of "living long", so he naturally couldn't give an answer.

But even Old Zhangtou, who had lived for over 130 years, couldn't compare to Qing Xian in terms of lifespan.

After all, if he remembered correctly, the latter had already lived for over 800 years.

Eight hundred years, if placed in his previous life, would be enough to completely experience the entire process from the Southern Song Dynasty to the 2020s.

To some extent, this could already be considered "immortality".

So, this question could perhaps be understood as—

What does immortality feel like?

Thinking from this perspective, Wei Changtian roughly understood why Qing Xian would do this.

Yes, immortality is very tempting.

This can be seen from the countless emperors in his previous life, and even modern life science, tirelessly pursuing the art of "longevity".

But Wei Changtian felt that living too long seemed to be a burden, even a cruelty.

Because one day you will have done everything you want to do, and then you will no longer be interested in anything.

In the end, what accompanies you on the endless road will most likely only be loneliness.

"Senior Qing Xian, so you are... tired of living?"

The autumn wind was like a sharp sickle, scraping across the treetops, and the half-green and half-yellow leaves rustled and fell.

Wei Changtian's sentence "tired of living" sounded a bit funny at first, seeming a bit "uncultured".

However, Qing Xian didn't laugh, just nodded slightly.

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

"...Then you can just end it yourself."

Wei Changtian muttered in a low voice, but immediately realized it was inappropriate and quickly remedied, "Cough, Senior, I was just saying it casually, don't take it to heart."

"It's alright."

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

"A Celestial Spirit is different from ordinary creatures, not only can there be at most one, but there must be at least one."

"This means that if a second Celestial Spirit does not appear, this king cannot die even if I want to."

"Can't die? Wouldn't that be invincible?"

Wei Changtian's eyes widened instantly, as if he understood why no one in the demon race had ever successfully usurped the throne.

However, Qing Xian still had no expression, just sighed lightly.

"Invincible, it's not that simple..."

"..."

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

For example, the Celestial Spirit is not truly "immortal", but only revives or something.

But Qing Xian clearly didn't want to explain further, so Wei Changtian didn't ask, just adjusted his mood and asked the last question.

"Because the process of transforming into a Celestial Spirit is not only long but also extremely painful."

"Ordinary creatures can hardly bear it and will mostly die in this process due to unbearable pain."

"In fact, I have found dozens of demon beasts to try before, but the most they could last was only a year..."

Hmm?

There are also these side effects?

Looking at Qing Xian who was speaking slowly, Wei Changtian's brain was running fast.

Without a doubt, demon beasts must be far more pain-resistant than humans, so most of the previous demon kings should have been transformed from demon beasts.

The reason why Qing Xian is now choosing Ning Yu Ke is probably because he values the latter's "painless constitution".

If you can't feel pain, you naturally won't be unable to endure the pain.

Looking at it this way, Ning Yu Ke does seem to be the best candidate to become a "Celestial Spirit".

But—

"Senior, Yu Ke is now the King of Shu, and will be the emperor of Da Ning in the future."

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

"I don't need her to agree."

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

"Uh..."

Wei Changtian's expression froze on his face, and after a long while, he gave an embarrassed smile: "Hahaha, Senior, you know everything?"

"That... actually, our relationship isn't what you think."

"Young Master Wei."

Qing Xian shook his head with a smile: "This king doesn't care what kind of relationship you have with the Ning girl, in short, she should be obedient to you."

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

"The process of becoming a Celestial Spirit is very long, at least several years, and the Ning girl can completely decide when to complete the last step herself."

"Anyway, this king has lived for so long, and doesn't mind waiting a few more years."

"It just so happens that this king also wants to see the grand sight of the demon race and humans living together in one city."

"..."

No matter when, Qing Xian can wait.

She just wants to settle this matter first.

Wei Changtian instantly understood Qing Xian's meaning, and his expression slowly became serious.

This is not a small matter.

On a small scale, it will determine Ning Yu Ke's life.

On a large scale, it will determine the future relationship between the demon race and humans.

"Senior Qing Xian..."

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

"Before you became a Celestial Spirit, were you a demon or a human?"

"And why did you agree to the previous demon king to become a Celestial Spirit?"

"..."

"I am a demon of the Peacock clan."

Soon, Qing Xian gave the answer to the first question, and also frankly answered the second question.

"However, as for why I was willing to become a Celestial Spirit, I can't remember."

"Can't remember?"

Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes: "Why?"

"Because after becoming a Celestial Spirit, you will forget ninety-nine percent of your previous memories."

Qing Xian shook his head: "Except for things about the Celestial Spirit, almost everything else will be forgotten."

"Forget the memories..."

Wei Changtian asked thoughtfully: "If the memories are gone, and the physical body is gone, wouldn't that be completely becoming another person?"

"You can understand it that way."

Qing Xian 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, now you know everything you should know."

"As long as you are willing to let the Ning girl be the next demon king, the demon race will definitely help you succeed in the future."

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

"She is born without pain, so she doesn't have to endure the pain of the spirit transformation process, and she can achieve an immortal body in one fell swoop."

"If she, like this king, no longer craves the world after many years, she only needs to find a successor to be liberated."

"Everything this king said is true, so..."

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

"..."

Agree or not?

If what Qing Xian said is true, then this does seem to be a great thing with no disadvantages.

At least it's a good thing for Wei Changtian.

Because once Ning Yu Ke becomes Qing Xian's successor, then the demon race will definitely be used by the former, which is naturally equivalent to being used by himself.

From a "cooperative relationship" to a "superior-subordinate relationship", Wei Changtian undoubtedly has mastered an extremely powerful force again.

But—

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

Shaking his head, Wei Changtian ultimately did not make the decision for Ning Yu Ke.

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

"But if she is not willing, then I can't do anything."

After speaking, Wei Changtian cupped his hands at Qing Xian and prepared to leave.

However, he had only taken two steps when he suddenly turned back and added in a very calm tone.

"Oh, right."

"I hope Senior doesn't use any means to force her to agree."

"Otherwise, if I find out, the scene will probably be very ugly."

"That's it, goodbye."