Immortal Chi Yuan

The scene shifted, and Herrscher of Reason was tied hand and foot to a chair.

She watched Fu Hua bustling about by the stove, unable to stop herself from thinking.

I never expected you to be so kinky, Old Fossil. You're doing bondage play and abandonment play at the same time.

"Are you thinking something inappropriate?"

"No. What could I possibly be thinking? Old Fossil, hurry up and stir-fry. Don't let it burn."

Though Little Herrscher could snap these ropes with a gentle tug.

If she really did, she would probably have to take another punch from Fu Hua.

"..."

Very soon, a dish was ready.

Seeing the carefully plated sweet-and-sour meatballs, Little Herrscher's eyes lit up.

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

Fu Hua paused as she washed the knife.

"Then have one."

"Hey, hey, I'm tied up here. Feed me~"

Fu Hua paused for a moment, then finally picked up her chopsticks and placed a meatball in Herrscher of Reason's mouth.

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

"How does it taste?"

"Delicious, delicious—you make everything taste good, except Spring Never Ages."

Setting down her chopsticks, Fu Hua continued cooking with a smile at the corner of her lips.

Herrscher of Reason narrowed her eyes.

Oh my~ Old Fossil is happy because I praised her.

Time quickly passed. Fu Hua carried over a bowl of Spring Never Ages and said,

"Stop sitting there and help carry the dishes."

"Fine."

With a slight shake, the ropes around her shattered. Herrscher of Reason stepped forward, but the moment she saw the Spring Never Ages in Fu Hua's hands—

Her expression froze.

"No, why are you bringing that out again?"

"I'm eating it myself. What's wrong with that?"

"Fine, fine. I give up on you, Wooden Head."

At the stone table in the front yard.

The three of them watched Fu Hua approach with rice and Spring Never Ages.

Their faces immediately twisted as if they were constipated.

"Ah~ Master, didn't you say we were having a feast?"

"Yeah! I wrote down so many dishes!"

Sushang protested as well.

Hearing that, Fu Hua blinked in confusion.

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

"Then this Spring Never Ages is..."

Before Sushang could finish, Little Herrscher came over carrying a huge tray.

It was filled with dishes of every kind.

"What? You want to eat Spring Never Ages again?"

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

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

Li Sushang's eyes sparkled as she picked up a bowl and began serving rice.

She then served a bowl each for Cui Ji and Hoshimi Miyabi.

Herrscher of Reason sat beside Fu Hua and said smugly,

"Now this is a real feast. Back then, I would've thought it was our last meal before execution."

"Is it really that exaggerated? I used to make other things too, okay?"

Fu Hua said unhappily.

"Bleh, bleh, bleh~ Go eat your Spring Never Ages. Good little granddisciple, serve your Ancestral Master a bowl of soup."

"Right away, Ancestral Master."

Taking the soup, Herrscher of Reason happily took a sip, then looked at Hoshimi Miyabi across from her and teased,

"Well, little fox, no urgent missions today?"

Miyabi, who had been quietly eating with her head lowered, stiffened, and her ears trembled.

"Herrscher of Reason Lord, before coming here, I resolved all of my missions."

"Is that so? How nice~ You made it in time for good food."

Smack—

"Why'd you hit me, Old Fossil?"

"Eat properly."

"You only ever boss me around..."

"Then I won't manage you anymore."

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

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

They also wanted to see how things were progressing at the foot of the mountain.

Halfway down the mountain, Little Herrscher looked at the neatly arranged stalls below, along with the many houses that had already been built.

"It feels pretty lively."

"Mm. Since the surroundings of Taixu Mountain are quite nice, many people have settled here."

After reaching the foot of the mountain, the two wandered around and looked at the farmland.

Many wheat stalks and corn stalks swayed from side to side in the breeze.

In the distant pasture, the cries of chickens and dogs, along with old cattle grazing, made for a warm scene.

By another large pond, some people were fishing while others released fry into the water.

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

Caesar was currently loading supplies for transport to Wildfire Town.

"Sect Master Fu Hua! And Ms. Herrscher of Reason, you came down for a walk?"

"Mm, good afternoon, Lucy."

"Good afternoon. A new batch of fry arrived today. We made quite a bit of money from the last batch of fish we caught."

"That's good. I saw Lighter and the others building a warehouse just now. Are you planning to store something?"

"Mm, yes, but it isn't for grain. We've recently been getting quite a lot through oil exchanges.

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."

Fu Hua nodded in understanding.

Herrscher of Reason spoke up beside her.

"Caesar and the others seem to be riding motorcycles every day lately. Do you have some kind of competition?"

"Of course. Hellfire Ride is about to begin. As the leader of the Children of Calydonian, Caesar naturally takes it very seriously."

"Are there prizes? If there are, I'll join too."

Hearing that, Lucy glanced at Herrscher of Reason before giving an awkward laugh.

"Ms. Herrscher of Reason can't participate, because this is an important competition to choose the overlord of the Motorcycle Clan."

"Overlord? What's the point of that?"

"Of course there's a point. It's like that mayor or whatever in the Inner Ring."

"Oh~ Now that you put it that way, I get it."

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

"Mm, go ahead—"

"It's like this. Taixu Mountain has been developing better and better, and many displaced people have found a place to settle down."

"So the Motorcycle Clan has decided internally to make this place our central district.

Although the Children of Calydonian are currently overseeing its development, once Hellfire Ride ends, another clan may take over."

"I see. The tribe led by the overlord will come here?"

"That's right. If the Children of Calydonian win the competition, this place will still be ours."

"But please rest assured, Sect Master. We won't cause you any trouble."

"I understand. Carry on with your work. Little Herrscher and I are going back up the mountain."

"Alright, goodbye."

On the mountain path.

Fu Hua and Herrscher of Reason walked slowly.

Suddenly, the sound of crying drifted over.

Following the sound, the two arrived before the temple that should have enshrined Immortal Chi Yuan.

A hunched figure knelt before Fu Hua's stone statue.

"Immortal, bless us, bless us... My son must return safely..."

"Ma'am, what happened?"

The old woman slowly raised her head. The instant she saw Fu Hua's face, she froze.

"Y-you... are you Immortal Chi Yuan? Wonderful... wonderful. Please, please save my son.

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

Fu Hua looked at the elderly woman kneeling before her, her dry hands tightly clutching Fu Hua's robes.

"Your son will be fine. Please stand up first, alright?"

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

"Mm, I will. Please calm down, alright?"

To reassure the old woman, Fu Hua said this.

Little Herrscher said nothing, calmly watching the scene beside her.

After Fu Hua had comforted the old woman, they watched her walk down the mountain. Looking at the incense offerings in the temple,

Only after a long while did Herrscher of Reason ask Fu Hua beside her,

"Old Fossil, are you really going?"

"Of course. Although I have no obligation to do so.

I don't want to betray the title of Immortal Chi Yuan, who saves the common people."

"Fine by me. It's not like we have anything better to do. Dealing with that black ball gives us something to do, at least."

"But why did she recognize you as Immortal Chi Yuan?

What about me—!"