PDLP Chapter 261 The old turtle has an eternal heart
Chapter 261 The old turtle has an eternal heart
Even though Wen Qiyuan and Wen Chengjian fell flat on their faces, they didn't react. At that moment, they couldn't care about anything else. All they could think about was what the old tortoise had said: "The outside world is wonderful. The world is so big. I want to go and see it."
This sounds familiar, but I can't quite place where I've heard it before.
The uncle and nephew racked their brains but still couldn't figure it out. Since they didn't understand, they decided to ask, which was better than guessing blindly.
Wen Qiyuan: "Say it again, we didn't hear you clearly."
“It’s the same no matter how many times I say it,” the old tortoise repeated, “The world is so big, I want to go see it.”
Wen Chengjian: "Who told you that?"
Old turtle: "That's what your stingy guy said."
Stingy? Who is that?
Wen Qiyuan and Wen Chengjian looked at each other, still completely bewildered. Who on earth was it?
The old tortoise was a little dissatisfied when it saw that the two of them had no recollection of the good deeds it had done. These were milestone events that had inspired its dreams, how could they forget them?
Then, the old turtle launched into another long-winded account of feeding the steamed buns by the pond that day.
Wen Chengbin suddenly realized, "Oh, so that's how it is."
So, this is an underwater journey triggered by a steamed bun.
How lucky he and his second uncle were!
The old tortoise is truly remarkable; he has ideals and perseverance, and though he's old, his heart is never young!
Far away.
Wen Qiyuan: "How can we take you out? This mountain range has spiritual energy, which is suitable for you to live in."
Wen Chengjian: "Yes, the outside is a place where mortals live, and there is no spiritual energy there."
The old tortoise glanced at the two of them sideways, "Don't try to fool me, I won't fall for that."
Wen Chengjian really wanted to curse. What kind of nonsense are you talking about? Otherwise, I'll just stew you and eat you.
However, when faced with the old turtle who made them suffer at the drop of a hat, Wen Chengjian only had the desire but not the courage, and could only mutter a few complaints in his heart.
Wen Chengjian: "This is a difficult question for me."
Wen Qiyuan: "We can't make that decision."
"Hmph! You two cowards, you idiots, you've been on my underwater open-top boat for so long, and you haven't settled the bill yet? Let's settle it then!"
"What account?" The uncle and nephew were completely baffled by the old turtle's off-topic rambling.
"Tsk! Doesn't the underwater tour require an entrance fee? You two don't think you can just go for free, do you?" The old turtle clicked its tongue.
"How will this debt be settled?" The uncle and nephew were both on the verge of tears and very curious.
The old tortoise circled the two of them a few times, pondered for a moment, and said, "How about this, when someone in your family who can make decisions arrives, you can help persuade them. If they agree to take me out, then we'll settle the bill. If they don't agree to take me out, then we'll all stay here. How about that?"
"Not very good." Wen Chengjian sighed. "Second Uncle, sit here and rest for a while."
The reason the two were so openly haggling was that they had figured it out. The old tortoise wouldn't kill them for the time being, and they were safe until the old tortoise made a statement. So, they decided to sit down instead of standing and find a place to sit for a while.
The two sides remained deadlocked for a while.
No matter how the old tortoise threatened or bribed them, or how earnestly he pleaded, the two stubbornly persisted, putting on a grand show in front of the old tortoise and pulling and tugging until a burst of spiritual pressure suddenly came from outside the door.
"Old turtle, come out here."
Wen Qilin and Wen Wen have arrived.
The red coral outside the door is so conspicuous that anyone with eyes can see it, let alone with the detection spell to guide us. Finding the old turtle's lair is only a matter of time.
Upon hearing the sound, the old tortoise inside the gate instantly restrained Wen Qiyuan and Wen Chengjian again, then tossed them onto its back.
Well, the uncle and nephew were completely speechless. They hadn't even recovered from the shock when this happened again. Being a tool was tiring work.
However, this time, the old tortoise did not stop them from talking.
The old tortoise instructed the two, "Remember, I am your creditor. It is only right to pay back debts. Help me out in a bit, and I will reward you handsomely after it is done."
After the old tortoise finished speaking, it waved its paw, opened the gate, and carried the two people out.
Two men stood on the back of a millstone-sized tortoise, one dressed in a grass-green robe and the other in a black robe. Their expressions were strange, and coincidentally, behind them was a large red coral.
This bizarre scene made Wenwen's pupils shrink involuntarily.
The eldest brother and second uncle's clothes were clearly matching in color, and with the bright red coral behind them, if you ignored their facial expressions and swapped their faces, an unsuspecting person might mistake them for a couple waiting for guests at the entrance of a wedding venue...
Wenwen shook her head, shaking off the messy thoughts in her mind. She stopped suppressing her cultivation and only stopped when she reached the late stage of the sixth level of Qi Refining. As soon as she stabilized, she immediately released her spiritual pressure and pressed towards the old tortoise.
The old tortoise, with its mid-stage sixth-level cultivation, was still a bit weaker in comparison. Just when it was about to be unable to withstand the attack, it might not really want to fight with all its might. In an instant, it flattered, "Young friend, please calm down and listen to me."
Wenwen rolled her eyes at the old turtle, "Release the person first."
Wen Qilin: "Fellow Daoist, release the person first, and we can talk things over."
Wen Qilin said this because the father and daughter had talked on the way here. Although the uncle and nephew had been pulled to the bottom of the sea, the old turtle did not kill them immediately. On the contrary, it protected them with a water-repelling shield. Now that the two were right in front of him, apart from their displeased expressions, there was no sign of injury. Therefore, it was advisable to be polite first and then resort to force.
The old turtle's eyes widened. "No, they still owe me money. I can't release them yet."
Wen Qilin asked, puzzled, "What do you mean by 'owing money'? What makes you say that?"
The old tortoise smugly said, "That's a long story."
"Bullshit about owing money." Wenwen's fiery temper flared up. "Either get to the point, or get this over with."
The moment she finished speaking, spiritual pressure surged. Wenwen had seen through the old turtle's tricks. The old turtle meant them no harm. It wanted to take the initiative even though it needed their help. Dream on. Let's see how she takes the initiative.
"Father, no need for nonsense, old tortoise, take this!"
Boom!
Bang bang bang!
A piece of red coral broke off and landed right next to the old turtle's foot, almost piercing its claw. Luckily, it pulled back in time.
The old tortoise turned to look at the two people on its back, gritting its teeth as it said, "Are you two mute? Speak up!"
Wenwen asked menacingly, "What did you do to my second uncle and eldest brother? You old codger, you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences...!"
Before she could finish speaking, the old turtle interrupted her, hurriedly trying to prove himself, "I didn't do anything! I took them on an underwater tour, showing them this and that, and protecting them the whole time. Do you know how hard that was for me? I'm just an old turtle, carrying these two fellow cultivators around on my back for so long, and I didn't even get any reward. And you still want to hit me? Heavens above, earth below, where can I go to seek justice...?"
The old tortoise, with his silver tongue, launched into a long, rambling monologue, portraying himself as a selfless tour guide who cared deeply for his passengers. He then described the uncle and nephew's refusal to pay the tour fee as the epitome of blatant cheating, making them seem utterly despicable—a story so moving it brought tears to the eyes of all who heard it...
Finally, she squeezed out a few tears, accusing the uncle and nephew of not respecting their elders...
A performance left the Wen family speechless.