He tried not to give himself away, "Your Grace can break through the barriers of time and space, and there are countless Flat Peaches in the Three Realms to serve as your anchors, should you wish to return at any time."

"Everyone in the world seeks benefit; I won't let you help me for nothing," the Queen Mother spread her hand, revealing that nine-thousand-year Flat Peach, "You take me back, and I'll give you 500 of the nine-thousand-year Flat Peaches, 1000 of the six-thousand-year ones, and 2000 of the three-thousand-year ones in the 'present world,' along with countless Jade Dew and Hundred Flavors Eight Treasures."

"...One shouldn't reap without sowing; Your Grace can return whenever you wish, all by yourself."

"What's the value of a Flat Peach in Game Coins?" The Queen Mother had clearly seen this part of his memory, "Even if you bought a Flat Peach Tree, do you know how long it would take to bear fruit? I'll also give you a gourd of Nine Revolutions Elixirs, each one can increase ten thousand years of Mana."

Li Changzhou fell silent.

A moment later, he said, "Your Grace, the vital energy in the current Three Realms is thin, and the beings have no reverence in their hearts, should any of them, by chance, clash with Your Grace, I fear..."

"I have no interest in mortals."

He hesitated, "Is it possible to get some immediate benefits that I can take right now?"

The Queen Mother glanced at him, "I can teach you one Heavenly Gang Skill and two of the Three Thousand Great Divine Abilities."

"Your Grace and the Jade Emperor, Buddha, when you travel far, I'm afraid... once I am there, they might capture me, extract my Divine Soul to light the Heaven's Lanterns, or press me under the Five Finger Mountain."

"I will separate from them midway. Moreover, as for which Heavenly Gang Skill you want to learn, and which two of the Three Thousand Great Divine Abilities, that's for you to decide."

"Your Grace, what do you think of these clothes?" Li Changzhou suddenly changed the subject.

The Queen Mother glanced at his robe, "The material is good, it has the skill of the Buddhist refinement of Kasayas; for you, it is Treasure Clothing."

"Take another look at this crown on my head."

The Queen Mother's gaze shifted to the 'Fragrant Leaf Crown,' then trailed down to Li Changzhou's face, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly.

"I am also aware of the Heavenly Gang Skill, but with my current self, even if I learned it, I wouldn't have the Mana to use it," said Li Changzhou.

"The abode left behind by the Tao Ancestor after Harmonization can't be moved; I can tell you its location in the 'present world.' It's the place closest to Creation on this world; cultivating there, one day can equal one year."

For quite a while, Li Changzhou did not speak.

"Have you decided?" asked the Queen Mother.

"I am scared," he said.

Such great benefits, how could one not be fearful?

Value doesn't come without a price in the game. If the benefit is large enough, then the risk must surely be greater.

The risk the Queen Mother, such a powerhouse, would bring upon returning to Earth was completely unknown, irresistible.

"I will not hurt you. I have read your memories, and I know that you are a man of your word. I trust you."

"But I have no way to trust Your Grace."

"You have no choice."

As her words fell, Li Changzhou passed out without any chance to resist, then immediately awoke.

He heard the Queen Mother slowly say, "I have taken a wisp of your vital essence. If within one day of your return to the 'present world,' you do not keep your promise to take me back to the Three Realms..."

She glanced at Li Changzhou and asked, "Whom would you like to be the mother of your child? Baihua? Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess? Or Chang'e? Or perhaps all of them?"

Li Changzhou's face finally darkened, no longer able to hide his emotions.

Abandoned by his parents, he had steadfastly held one belief since childhood: either not to have children at all, or to definitely provide a child with a healthy and happy family. This was also the biggest reason he refused Turquoise Pool.

The Queen Mother, during her brief glimpse into his memory, had seen much and deduced his character.

If there really were a child, would he take it back?

If he did, how would he face Yang Qinglan?

The Queen Mother, donning Li Changzhou's robe, used only a sash to tighten her slender waist, her swan-like white, graceful neck and the shimmering curves of her body were clearly on display, full of temptation, yet her actions were nauseating.

Guanyin sighed.

If Li Changzhou were a heartless and unscrupulous man, this would not be a threat at all.

Even if the Queen Mother used that vitality to make all the fairies of the Heavenly Palace bear his children, as long as he didn't see them, it was as if they didn't exist.

Even for some, impregnating the fairies of the Heavenly Palace would not be an ill turn of fate, but rather something to be sought after.

But that wasn't his character. He had his own convictions and a love he did not want to betray.

"Mutual benefit," said the Queen Mother with an even tone.

She showed an unshakable will.

If the legends were true, she was willing to lay hands on her own flesh and blood for the sake of upholding heavenly rules, let alone Li Changzhou.

"I will not harm you," she suddenly softened her tone, "You are one of the best among players, and I am the Mother of the Three Realms; we can certainly continue to cooperate."

"Is this a threat or a cooperation?"

"Take me back, and I'll destroy this wisp of essence on the spot."

"How can I trust you?" Li Changzhou looked at her.

"I swear by the Tao Ancestor that as long as Li Changzhou keeps his part of the promise, I will adhere to mine. If I fail to do so, I shall lose my Heavenly Position and plummet to a mortal state, to be reduced to dust," she swore solemnly.

[After the Saint Harmonized with the Way, we who walk the path of Saints, the oaths taken in the name of the Tao Ancestor must be upheld.] Guanyin said.

"Swear another oath, that you shall not harm me or my family and friends by any means," Li Changzhou stared at the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother, composed as ever, made the oath again.

Li Changzhou breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as he, his sister, Yang Qinglan, Turquoise Pool, Yafeiluna, Bi, and the others were unharmed, it actually didn't matter whether or not the Queen Mother returned to Earth.

To him, if the Queen Mother were willing to take over the current Earth corporation, he'd actually be grateful for the leisure to focus on his cultivation.

But either way, this was coercion!

It was completely different from willingly handing over Earth!

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