Immortal Chi Yuan

The scene shifted, and the Herrscher of Reason was bound tightly to a chair.

She watched Fu Hua busily working by the stove, and couldn't help but think:

I didn't expect you to have such… interesting tastes, Old Fossil. Combining bondage and neglect play all at once.

"You're thinking of something naughty, aren't you?"

"No, what could I be thinking of? Hurry up and cook, Old Fossil, before you burn it."

Even though the ropes would snap if Little Herrscher gave them a gentle tug, if she actually broke them, she'd probably just end up taking a punch from Fu Hua.

"..."

Soon, one dish was ready.

Little Herrscher's eyes lit up as she saw the meticulously plated sweet and sour meatballs.

"Old Fossil, Old Fossil, let me taste it for you."

Fu Hua paused her knife-washing.

"Alright, have one."

"Eh, eh, but I'm all tied up! You feed me~"

Fu Hua hesitated for a moment, then finally picked up her chopsticks and placed a meatball in front of the Herrscher of Reason.

"Hehe, Old Fossil, you're the best! Ahh~"

"How is it?"

"Delicious, delicious—everything you make is delicious, except for Spring Never Ages."

Putting down her chopsticks, Fu Hua continued her work, a smile playing on her lips.

The Herrscher of Reason narrowed her eyes.

Aha~ Old Fossil is happy from my praise.

Time passed quickly. Fu Hua brought over a bowl of Spring Never Ages and said, "Stop sitting there, help me carry the dishes."

"Sure."

With a slight tremor, the ropes binding her snapped. The Herrscher of Reason walked over, and her face stiffened when she saw the Spring Never Ages in Fu Hua's hand.

"Wait, why are you still bringing that out?"

"I'm eating it myself. What's the problem?"

"Fine, fine. I give up on your stubborn head."

At the stone table in the front yard.

The three of them watched as Fu Hua brought over rice and Spring Never Ages.

They all looked like they'd just eaten something unpleasant.

"Ah~ Master, didn't you say it was a feast?"

"Yeah! I wrote down so many dishes!"

Sushang also protested.

Fu Hua blinked in confusion.

"It is a feast, isn't it?"

"Then what's this Spring Never Ages..."

Before Sushang could finish, Little Herrscher walked over from behind, carrying a large platter filled with various colorful dishes.

"What? Do you guys want to eat Spring Never Ages again?"

"No, no, no, we don't eat Spring Never Ages. Master, please—"

"Aha~ It's the braised pork I've been dreaming of~"

Li Sushang's eyes sparkled, and she picked up a bowl to serve herself rice.

She then served a bowl for Cuiji and Hoshimi Miyabi as well.

The Herrscher of Reason sat beside Fu Hua and said smugly, "Today is a real feast. Back in the day, this would have felt like a last meal before execution."

"It's not as exaggerated as you say. I used to cook other things too, you know?"

Fu Hua said, sounding displeased.

"Nyah nyah nyah~ Eat your Spring Never Ages. Good grand-disciple, get your Ancestral Master a bowl of soup."

"Right away, Ancestral Master."

Taking the soup, the Herrscher of Reason took a contented sip, then teased Hoshimi Miyabi across from her.

"Yo, little fox, no urgent missions?"

Miyabi, who had been silently eating, stiffened. Her ears twitched.

"Herrscher of Reason, I resolved all my tasks before coming."

"Is that so? That's great~ You're just in time for a good meal."

Splat--

"Why are you hitting me, Old Fossil?"

"Eat properly."

"You only ever tell me what to do..."

"Then I won't bother with you anymore."

If you find this book good, remember to add it to your bookshelf so you don't lose it next time.

"No, hehe... Old Fossil is the best."

After lunch, Fu Hua and the Herrscher of Reason prepared to go down the mountain for a stroll.

They also wanted to see how things were progressing below the mountain.

On the mountainside, Little Herrscher gazed at the neatly arranged stalls below and the many houses that had been built.

"The atmosphere is quite lively."

"Mhm, because the environment around Taixu Mountain is good, many people have settled here."

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, the two walked around and looked at the farmland.

Many wheat and corn stalks swayed back and forth in the gentle breeze.

The sounds of chickens and dogs from the distant pasture, and the sight of old cows grazing, appeared very heartwarming.

By another large pond, some were fishing, while others were releasing fish fry.

Nearby, Lucy and her three red Peppas were taking notes.

Kasa was currently loading supplies for transport to Wildfire Town.

"Sect Master Fu Hua! And Miss Herrscher of Reason, you've come down for a visit?"

"Mhm, Lucy, good afternoon."

"Good afternoon! We received a new batch of fish fry today. The last batch we caught sold for quite a lot."

"That's good. I just saw Light and the others building a warehouse. Are they preparing to store something?"

"Mhm, yes. But it's not for grain. Because oil imports have been quite plentiful recently.

Paipai and the others can't transport it all in one or two trips, so we have to store it in the warehouse for now."

Nodding, Fu Hua understood.

The Herrscher of Reason spoke up.

"Lately, Caesar and the others seem to be riding motorcycles every day. Do you have any competitions?"

"Of course, the Fire Prison Rally is about to start. As the leader of the Children of Calydonian, Caesar naturally attaches great importance to it."

"Are there any prizes? If so, I'll participate too."

Hearing this, Lucy glanced at the Herrscher of Reason, then chuckled awkwardly.

"Ms. Herrscher of Reason cannot participate, as this is an important competition to select the Overlord of our biker tribe."

"Overlord? What's the point?"

"Of course there's a point, just like that Mayor in the Inner Ring."

"Oh~ Now that you mention it, I understand."

"By the way, Sect Master Fu Hua, there's something I need to tell you."

"Mhm, please speak--"

"It's like this, Taixu Mountain's development is getting better and better, and many displaced people have found a place to live."

"So, the biker tribe has decided internally to make this our central district.

Although the Children of Calydonian are currently leading the development, after the Fire Prison Rally ends, it might be time for another tribe to take over."

"I see. So a tribe led by an Overlord will come here."

"Yes, if we Children of Calydonian win the competition, then it will still be ours."

"However, please don't worry, Sect Master, we won't cause you any trouble."

"I understand. You all carry on, I'll go back up the mountain with Little Herrscher."

"Okay, goodbye."

On the mountain path.

Fu Hua and the Herrscher of Reason walked slowly.

Suddenly, a crying sound could be heard.

The two followed the sound and arrived in front of the temple that should have enshrined Immortal Chi Yuan.

A hunched figure knelt before Fu Hua's statue.

"Immortal, please bless me, Immortal, please bless me. My son will surely return safely..."

"Auntie, what's wrong?"

Slowly lifting her head, the old woman froze the moment she saw Fu Hua's face.

"You, are you Immortal Chi Yuan? That's great... that's great. Please, I beg you, please save my son.

He fell into that big Void to the north. Please, Immortal Chi Yuan, save him~"

Fu Hua looked at the elder kneeling before her, her withered hand tightly gripping her robe.

"Your son will be alright. Can you please get up first?"

"Immortal, you're willing to save my son! Thank you, thank you..."

"Yes, I will. Please calm down, okay?"

To stabilize the old woman, Fu Hua said.

Little Herrscher, standing beside her, watched the scene quietly without speaking.

After Fu Hua persuaded the elder and watched her figure descend the mountain, as well as the incense offerings in the temple.

A long while later, the Herrscher of Reason asked Fu Hua beside her.

"Old Fossil, are you really going?"

"Of course. Although I have no such obligation.

But I don't want to tarnish the title of Immortal Chi Yuan, who saves all living beings."

"Fine, since I'm idle anyway, dealing with that dark, dingy sphere counts as something to do."

"It's just, why did she only recognize you as Immortal Chi Yuan?

What about me------!"