Dual Cultivation God Returns

Chapter 729: While the meat is cooking



"Wu Long!", Wei Lan hugged him tightly, bringing a bright smile to his face.

"Hahaha, did you like what I sent that much?", he chuckled, thinking that if that's how happy she was with a 2nd-tier Profound Grade Demonic Beast he wouldn't mind going hunting for even tougher prey just so he could see that expression.

"Of course! Shall we have a barbecue here?", she asked with a shining expression. She was indeed excited for this meat, but what made her truly so happy was that he was thinking of her.

It was easy to forget about food for cultivators in higher realms, after all. The fact he always remembered to pick out a suitable wild game for her made her not just grateful, but melted her heart.

Not to mention, the idea of sharing that joy and experience with him and the Dao Family was something that made her even happier.

"Mm, I would love that", he nodded with a smile, as this small outing smoothly transitioned into a picnic.

"Haa~, I should have started a Sect of Formation Masters instead", Lian Zhiqiu leisurely watched the surroundings, standing at the edge of the ledge and making preliminary calculations of the work ahead.

"Haha, I highly doubt that would have happened", Wu Long chuckled as he stopped next to her.

"And why is that?", she confidently asked with a somehow meaningful grin.

Wu Long noticed that expression, but only smiled, deciding to go along with whatever she had on her mind, even if the answer to her question was obvious to both of them, "Your talent and excellence in Formations ensured that you were able to advance in that field on your own. The only reason you created your Sect was to make up for the only thing that held you back in your cultivation. It was a necessity. If not for that, it's questionable if you'd have created any Sect at all"

"Don't you think it's too uncertain to assume that? Even if it was for something I needed, I did create a Sect", she raised her eyebrow and half-turned to him with a smile.

"Which you didn't really enjoy having for the most part", Wu Long nodded.

"Hahaha, like you are the one to say that. Last time I checked, Song Minfu is the one that's doing all the executive administrative work of the Eternal Duality Valley. You pretty much do as much as I did in my Sect", Lian Zhiqiu triumphantly laughed as now she finally had a comeback for him to any comments about her style of Sect management.

'Haha, so that's what she's been baiting me for, how cute', Wu Long inwardly chuckled, understanding that the entire conversation led to this moment, just so she could have the satisfying feeling of saying that.

"Poor fellow left his cushy Crown Prince title behind, and is now buried in paperwork. It's fine now since the Sect is not in full operation, but when you start making moves here and there he'll not even have time to see his precious daughter's face", Lian Zhiqiu's overly empathetic speech made in an exaggerated, almost theatrical tone made it hard for even Wu Long to hold in his laughter.

"You do realize that it's what he would have been doing even if he stayed in the Azure Eagle Empire, right?", he then replied trying to keep a straight face.

"Eh? What do you mean", Lian Zhiqiu stopped her one-person show out of surprise, and then looked at him with confusion.

Wu Long sighed with a wry smile, since he expected as much. There was no way Lian Zhiqiu cared to really know what the life of the Imperial Family was like.

"He wouldn't have been crowned Emperor, but he's a talented bureaucrat with good communication skills and charisma, so he wouldn't have been cast aside or purged, just assigned an administrative role as a nominal Imperial royal", he explained.

"To be fair, even if he ascended the throne it would not have been any different either", Nie Xiwang added from the side in her usual calm tone.

She was exchanging small talk with Song Lingfei right beside them, but since the latter's father was mentioned, they quietly joined this conversation as listeners.

Seeing the questioning eyes of Lian Zhiqiu, Nie Xiwang continued with a light sigh, "A ruling monarch's job is basically a glorified administrative worker. It's mostly country- management which is predominantly paperwork and meetings, not that different from being a Sect Master. The flashy part of being on the throne is only 10% of their life, the rest is mundane work"

"Hah, what a bothersome title", was the predictable answer of the Great Seductress, as her tone gave away the contempt she now held for the position, and her expression seemed to say 'Why would anyone bother wanting to become an Emperor?'

"As someone who held it, albeit not in satisfactory conditions and with a shaky position, I agree wholeheartedly", Nie Xiwang nodded.

Wu Long inwardly chuckled seeing the two interact.

If it was someone else and not Lian Zhiqiu, they might worry about Nie Xiwang taking those words as an insult, and if someone was in Nie Xiwang's position instead, they indeed could have misunderstood that as a personal attack.

But Nie Xiwang easily understood that Lian Zhiqiu was genuinely just speaking about the title itself, meaning no disrespect to her, and Lian Zhiqiu in turn knew Nie Xiwang would not misunderstand.

Rather, it seemed that both beauties appreciated each other's frank and open way of speaking.

He then concluded with a shrug, "So in that sense, Song Minfu, or should I call him by his official title, Deputy Valley Master's life wouldn't have been much different if he didn't follow me. But since he did follow me, I would be not only stupid, but also extremely rude not to apply the gifts of such a talented individual"

"That's true", Song Lingfei nodded with a calm, slightly wry smile, "Father was at a loss of what to do, since he always was so busy as a Crown Prince, and then suddenly became completely free. Although he might grumble about too much work now, he is actually a lot more lively and enjoys his time"

"Alright, Sister Lingfei, I get what you mean, you don't have to defend this shameless man", Lian Zhiqiu said with a chuckle, as all three ladies made an effort to hold in their laughter when Wu Long raised his hands in to the air as if saying 'guilty~!', all the while having a bright smile on his face as if he was praised.

"Besides, all that doesn't change the fact our dear Valley Master is not much different from me", Lian Zhiqiu then added with a smug look, and Wu Long conceded with a wry smile, having failed to mislead the conversation and confuse her.

Strangely though, it didn't seem that he was all that upset about it.

"But...", he then made a thinking face, "...it does make sense to have more Formation Masters

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"Ehm... about that...", a light panic appeared in Lian Zhiqiu's eyes, who wanted to smack herself from a little while ago for blurting something useless.

She just got free of one Sect and was leading the life she always dreamed of, mostly submerged in her studies of Formation and slow paced days. No, her current life was even more perfect than she ever though since she never imagined she would meet someone like Wu

Long.

"Hahaha, relax, Zhiqiu. It's not like I am telling you to really create a new Palace or something", Wu Long's cheerful laugh somewhat eased her worries, "For the most part Formation Masters, no, all Symbol Masters, learn their skills through research and independent study. Not even half of them form Master-Disciple relationships. And thus when they form collectives they avoid the Sect structure, preferring to create Academies. So even if we do find suitable people to join us, it's not like you would have to do anything for them. You'll just have more people helping you do your work"

As she heard his explanation, her eyes lightened up, making him wonder how someone can

switch from being almost in panic to such excitement in just a fraction of a moment. But then again, he knew what he was doing when he said the last two sentences with magical words for

her.

Little to no added responsibilities and alleviated workload. It was an absolute win for her.

"Khm, if you say that, I suppose we should indeed look for some", she nodded after clearing her throat, "It's for the Sect after all..."

"Hahaha, I'll keep an eye out for any opportunity", Wu Long chuckled as Nie Xiwang and Song Lingfei looked at each other and then exchanged smiles.

"Let's go, we still have some time, you said that it was a shame you missed what I did last time at the plateau, I'll show you while we make the preliminary groundwork for the Formation", he then extended his hand, and as she took it with excitement, the two moved out to start laying a foundation for a Grand Formation while the preparations for the barbecue

were being made.