Wei Changtian couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this question.
His past and present lives combined totaled less than thirty years. He did not fall into the category of "living long", so of course he could not give an answer.
But even the old man, Lao Zhangtou, who lived for more than 130 years, his life span is not comparable to Qing Xian.
After all, if I remember correctly, the latter has lived for more than 800 years.
Eight hundred years ago, in the previous life, we could even experience the entire process from the Southern Song Dynasty to the 2020s of the 21st century.
To a certain extent, this can be regarded as "immortality".
So this question may be understood as——
What does it feel like to live forever?
Thinking from this perspective, Wei Changtian roughly understood why Qingxian did what he did.
Yes, immortality is very tempting.
This can be seen from the fact that countless emperors in past lives and even modern life sciences are tirelessly pursuing the art of "immortality".
But Wei Changtian feels that living too long seems to be a burden, even cruel.
Because one day you will finish everything you want to do, and then you will no longer be interested in anything.
In the end, the person who accompanies you through the never-ending end will most likely only be left alone.
"Senior Qingxian, so you... don't want to live anymore?"
...
The autumn wind blew through the treetops like a sharp sickle, and the half-green and half-yellow leaves swished down.
Wei Changtian's phrase "I don't want to live anymore" sounds a bit funny at first, and seems a bit "uneducated".
However, Qingxian did not smile, but nodded slightly.
"Yes, I have lived enough for more than eight hundred years."
"...Then just kill yourself."
Wei Changtian muttered something in a low voice, but immediately realized that something was wrong and hurriedly said, "Ahem, senior, I just said it casually, don't take it seriously."
"It doesn't matter."
Qingxian turned his head and looked over with a calm expression: "If it was possible, I would have done this long ago."
"The Heavenly 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 the second heavenly spirit does not appear, I will not be able to die even if I want to."
"You can't die? Wouldn't that mean you are invincible?"
Wei Changtian's eyes suddenly widened, as if he understood why no one from the Monster Clan could successfully usurp the throne.
However, Qingxian still had no expression and just sighed softly.
"The world is invincible, how can it be so simple..."
"..."
Obviously, Qingxian is not invincible, there must be other limitations.
For example, the heavenly spirit is not really "immortal", but can only be resurrected.
But Qingxian made it clear that he didn't want to explain any more, so Wei Changtian didn't ask. He just adjusted his mood and asked the last question.
"Senior Qingxian, I have one last question."
"I wonder why you chose Yuke?"
"This... is simple."
Qingxian didn't hide anything and directly spoke the answer softly.
"Because the process of transforming into a heavenly spirit is not only long, but also extremely painful."
"Ordinary living beings simply cannot bear it, and most of them will die of unbearable pain during this process."
"Actually, I have tried dozens of monsters before, but the most they only lasted a year..."
Um?
Is there any side effect?
Looking at Qingxian who was speaking slowly, Wei Changtian's mind was racing.
There is no doubt that monsters are far more tolerant of pain than humans, so most of the previous monster kings should have become monsters.
The reason why Qingxian chose Ning Yuke now is probably because of the latter's "painless physique".
If you can't feel pain, you won't be able to endure the pain.
Looking at it this way, Ning Yuke seems to be the best candidate to become the "Tianling".
but......
"Senior, Yu Ke is now the king of Shu, and will be the emperor of Daning in the future."
Suddenly, Wei Changtian frowned and interrupted: "I don't think she would be interested in becoming a demon king again."
"I don't need her to agree."
Qingxian looked over with a smile: "Master Wei, you are her master, all I need is your promise."
"Well......"
Wei Changtian's expression suddenly froze on his face, and after a while he smiled awkwardly and said: "Hahaha, senior, you know everything?"
"Well...actually our relationship is not what you think."
"Master Wei."
Qingxian shook his head with a half-smile: "I don't care what kind of relationship you have with Ning Nuwa, in short she should obey your words."
"As for what you just said, it's actually not a problem at all."
"The process of becoming a heavenly spirit is very long, it will take several years at least, and Ning Nuwa can decide by herself when to take the final step."
"Anyway, I have lived for so long, and I don't care about waiting a few more years."
"It just so happens that I also want to see the grand scene of monsters and humans coexisting in the same city."
"..."
No matter what time, Qingxian can wait.
She just wants to settle the matter now.
Wei Changtian instantly understood what Qingxian meant, and his expression gradually became serious.
This is no small matter.
In a small way, this will determine Ning Yuke's life.
In a big way, this will determine the future relationship between the demon clan and humans.
"Senior Qingxian..."
After thinking for a moment, Wei Changtian suddenly asked two strange questions.
"Before you became a heavenly spirit, were you a demon or a human?"
"Why did you agree to the previous Demon King's willingness to become a heavenly spirit?"
"..."
"I am a demon from the peacock clan."
Soon, Qingxian gave the answer to the first question, and also answered the second question frankly.
"But I can't remember why I wanted to become a heavenly spirit."
"Can't remember?"
Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes: "Why?"
"Because after becoming a heavenly spirit, you will forget 99% of your previous memories."
Qingxian shook his head: "Except for the things about Tianling, I will almost forget everything else."
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Wei Changtian asked thoughtfully: "If the memory is gone and the body is gone, doesn't that mean that he has become a completely different person?"
"You can understand it that way."
Qingxian 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.
"Master Wei, you now know everything you should know."
"As long as you agree to let Ning Nuwa be the next demon king, the demon clan will definitely help you succeed in the future."
"This matter is not only beneficial to you, but also a great opportunity for Ning Nuwa."
"She is born with no pain, so she does not have to endure the pain in the process of transforming into a spirit, and she can also achieve immortality in one fell swoop."
"In a few years, if she no longer loves the world like this king, she can be relieved by just finding a successor."
"Everything I said is true, so..."
"Master Wei, do you agree or not?"
"..."
Do you agree or not?
If what Qingxian said is true, then this does seem to be a good thing with both advantages and disadvantages.
At least it's a good thing for Wei Changtian.
Because once Ning Yuke becomes Qingxian's successor, the demon clan will definitely be able to be used by the former, which is equivalent to being used by himself.
From a "cooperative relationship" to a "superior-subordinate relationship", Wei Changtian is undoubtedly equivalent to mastering an extremely huge force.
but......
"Senior, you still have to ask Yu Ke about this matter."
Shaking his head, Wei Changtian did not make the decision for Ning Yuke after all.
"If she is willing, I naturally have nothing to say."
"But if she doesn't want to, then there's nothing I can do."
After speaking, Wei Changtian cupped his hands at Qingxian and prepared to leave.
However, he had just taken two steps when he suddenly turned around and added another sentence in a very calm tone.
"Oh, right."
"I hope senior won't use any means to force her to agree."
"Otherwise, if I find out, the scene will probably be ugly."
"That's it, farewell."
"..."
Leaving behind a threat, Wei Changtian quickly walked away.
Qingxian, on the other hand, looked at his back silently, and after a while, he suddenly laughed softly.
“I didn’t expect it to be quite protective of food.”