Chapter 1002: Chapter 992: Mutation

Before truly meeting Li Huachun, everything remained unknown.

Whether the problems concerning him could truly be resolved, Chen Hai naturally wouldn’t make an empty promise; everything would have to wait until meeting the True Man to reach a conclusion.

Faced with the requests from Lady Yuji and Shi Qingying, his previous words were not an evasion but rather the truth.

The response they received from him was actually sufficient for both Lady Yuji and Shi Qingying.

“Chen Hai, please wait here in the guest room for a moment, I’ll go and call Li Huachun over now!”

Lady Yuji, visibly relieved, already had a few smiles on her face.

After greeting Chen Hai and instructing Shi Qingying to stay and keep him company, she turned around and walked out of the guest room.

“Ying, how is your Red Pink Skull path going recently? Is there anything you don’t understand in your cultivation?”

“Although this path does not belong to my Tao Path, this method ultimately extends from the Seven Emotions and Six Desires road.”

“Moreover, with the myriad Tao Paths, they all end up leading to the same destination; if there is anything difficult for you to understand in your cultivation, feel free to talk to me about it. Perhaps I can provide you with some answers!”

Lazily sitting on the dragon head chair, looking at the flower-like and radiant Shi Qingying seated opposite him, Chen Hai smiled and asked.

“It’s only been a few days since I listened to your teachings?”

“What I have understood is already enough for me to digest for a long time.”

“You, always mischievous, say you’re guiding my cultivation; improperly, you might misinterpret my path.”

“My path is clearly the Red Pink Skull, but with your guidance, it might veer off and become a dual cultivation path.”

…

Giving Chen Hai a roll of her eyes, Shi Qingying giggled, covering her mouth.

At the top of Black Water Immortal Mountain, when listening to Chen Hai preaching, he appeared aloof as if he were an enlightened high sage.

Lately, he had moved Yuji and Shi Qingying to that side hall, revealing his true nature during private moments.

Shi Qingying understood Chen Hai well enough, knowing he was a covertly flirtatious personality, secretly capable of various tricks, hence her remarks.

Her words didn’t anger Chen Hai, and instead, he laughed: “Ying, am I really that kind of person in your eyes?”

“If I truly wished to dual cultivate with you, I’d be bold and straightforward, why seek excuses?”

“With your words, those unaware might consider me a lust-driven ghost.”

“Heaven and earth serve as my witnesses, aside from my wife, I have only you and Yuji as confidantes; compared to those who indulge in harem pursuits, what of mine?”

“Indeed, if being exclusively devoted were to be placed upon me, I wouldn’t feel any remorse!”

Chuckling dryly, Chen Hai teased.

Of course, he was only jesting; he still languidly sat on that dragon head chair, without any additional actions.

“You, devoted and exclusive, I scoff!”

“I wonder, at Black Water Immortal Mountain, who concealed their intentions under the guise of guiding me and Master in cultivation, moving us to that side hall.”

“Having me around often wasn’t enough, yet you pulled both me and Master along…”

“Deep emotions lead naturally, I was moved uncontrollably.”

“Shameless, claiming it was uncontrollable; in truth, it’s your frivolous tendencies.”

…

Playing coyly, the two chatted, and the topic gradually became a bit improper.

Of course, the so-called impropriety was only limited to words.

In actions, they sat apart with a tea table in between, maintaining a mindful distance.

When footsteps accompanied by light gusts of wind reached their ears, they adhered to decorum, instantly stifling smiles, becoming prim and proper.

If those arriving were solely Lady Yuji, there would be no need for such.

But judging by the noise, it was evident there were two coming.

Apart from Lady Yuji, the other was clearly Li Huachun.

With his presence, flirtatious banter between Chen Hai and Shi Qingying was naturally improper.

Picking up the cup of tea that had long cooled, Chen Hai sipped a small mouthful in pretense, and as the slightly open guest room door was slowly pushed aside, Lady Yuji and Li Huachun walked in.

Compared to the Li Huachun in Chen Hai’s memory, he remained unchanged, thousands of years apparently leaving few marks on his face.

Upon seeing him, Chen Hai’s brows furrowed, and though sitting in the dragon head chair, he instantly sprang to his feet.

This place, his Grotto Heaven, should ideally have its every tree and blade of grass under his control.

Yet, in front of him, the unchanged Li Huachun from when he first arrived at Golden Dawn Island led to a distinct feeling of disharmony for Chen Hai.

“Chen Hai, this is my first disciple, Li Huachun.”

“You’ve met him before; even if I don’t introduce him, you should know him.”

“According to him, not long ago, a vague figure started intermittently appearing in his mind.”

“This situation clearly signifies the impending descent of Supreme Xuanyuan’s Magic Decree upon him; now, what exactly is his situation? Please have a good look for him…”

Leading Li Huachun closer to Chen Hai, Lady Yuji smiled as she made introductions.

Yet before she could finish, she found herself abruptly interrupted.

Surprisingly, the interrupter wasn’t Chen Hai but rather the previously compliant Li Huachun following behind her.

“Earlier, I speculated that the one assisting Master Yuji in resolving the Magic Decree was indeed you, Chen Hai.”

“Indeed, I wasn’t surprised; this was truly your doing.”

“My Master refuses to comply with the decree from our Demon Palace Ancestral Master Xuanyuan; this is a grave taboo. A mere Quasi-Saint like you dared to involve yourself in this matter; you are quite bold.”

“Ancestral Master Xuanyuan possesses Divine Skills vast beyond your imagination, resign yourself, Chen Hai!”

“If you kneel now, admit your fault, seek forgiveness sincerely; in your favor—aiding and sheltering me for a while—I can plead with Ancestral Master to spare your life!”

At this moment, Li Huachun stood confidently upright.

His gaze toward Chen Hai carried elements of condescension.

Almost simultaneously, within the Endless Chaos.

“Yuji and the mastermind finally converge.”

“Daring to trample the dignity of the Primordial Chaos Daluo, today shall be the moment they pay!”

With a flash of severity in expression, brimming with murderous intent, a notion spread through certain cosmic connections, swiftly spanning across the void.