My Golden Elixir!

The night was adorned with stars, the moonlight hazy.

Jiang Wang looked towards the courtyard where candlelight flickered, Zhao Si still engrossed in his painting.

He turned to the White-robed Cultivator and said, "Where is Xiaoyu? I haven't seen her at all today."

Even her usual practice spot was devoid of Xiaoyu's presence.

The White-robed Cultivator replied, "When my elder brother went out, he saw Xiaoyu follow along. I asked her, and she said she was going to buy something. By rights, she should have been back by now."

Jiang Wang felt something was amiss.

Not to mention the Marquis Mansion lacked nothing, and Xiaoyu disliked cosmetics. Her going out to buy things was already unusual, let alone not returning for so long.

He immediately asked the White-robed Cultivator to find Xiaoyu. After a moment's thought, he decided to go out himself.

However, before he could even step out of the Marquis Mansion, a voice came from the bare banyan tree, "If you step out of the mansion at this moment, you might lose your life."

Jiang Wang turned to look at the banyan tree. The bird stood clearly on a branch.

"Do you like my tree?" Jiang Wang said calmly. "Why would I lose my life if I stepped out? Stop spewing nonsense."

The bird said, "Stop pretending. I've already told you, I've been observing you constantly these past few days. I've seen through your problems long ago."

Jiang Wang's expression tightened slightly, then he sneered, "I have no idea what you're talking about."

The bird said, "There are immortal seekers in Hun City, and the traces of Yaos are also increasing daily. Their goals are actually the same. Cultivators seek immortals to completely expel Yaos from the human world and to find methods for eternal life. As for the Yaos' goal, it is to kill immortals."

"Do you know why no immortal seekers with profound cultivation have come to Hun City until now?"

"It's because more powerful Yaos are causing trouble, forcing their attention to be diverted. They can only send some Dongming cultivators to explore Hun City."

"Let alone near Hun City, even within half of Kutan's radius, you won't find any existence stronger than me. The first to find the Immortals will definitely not be a cultivator."

Jiang Wang's brow furrowed deeply.

The bird continued, "Do you also know why I am here?"

Jiang Wang said in a deep voice, "Seeking immortals or killing immortals, what does that have to do with me? Why you are here, what does that have to do with me?"

The bird said, "You are indeed stubborn. Few cultivators in the world know what it's like when Immortals descend upon the world, but I know very well."

"Those immortal seekers all mistake the 'Mirage' for an omen of Immortals descending, but in reality, the 'Mirage' that once hung over Qixia Street was not an omen at all."

"Although their journey of seeking immortals has been ongoing for hundreds of years, how many cultivators truly believe in the existence of immortals?"

"The vast majority of so-called immortal seekers fundamentally do not believe in the existence of immortals, or they harbor great doubts, because they have never seen an immortal from beginning to end."

The bird said with a hint of disdain, "Their desire to seek immortals is mostly a form of spiritual comfort. Lacking the ability to defeat Yaos themselves, they place their hopes on immortals, believing that as long as they find immortals, they can slaughter all the Yaos in the world."

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow, "Could it be that there are no immortals in the world?"

The bird was silent for a moment, then said, "There are naturally immortals in the world."

It stared at Jiang Wang with its crystal blue eyes, "You think I am a Yao?"

Jiang Wang said in surprise, "You are not a Yao?"

The bird said, "I am indeed a Yao now, but I was once a Deity, named Ye You."

Jiang Wang smiled, "Night Roaming God? That's just a legendary immortal in the mortal world. Besides, the legend doesn't depict the Night Roaming God as a bird. The night heron, given the name Ye You, only bears some resemblance to you."

The bird said, "Deities are not immortals, but attendants to immortals. My master, the Upper Immortal, has fallen, and my divine position has consequently collapsed, turning me into a monster. If I can find a new Immortal Lord, in time, I can return to my divine position."

Jiang Wang frowned, "I don't understand what you're saying. Whether you are a Yao or a Deity, it has nothing to do with me. I'm going out to find Xiaoyu, don't block my way."

The bird flapped its wings and flew in front of Jiang Wang, saying, "I've already explained it clearly. As long as you stay in Hun City for a day, the Yaos will sooner or later raze this place to the ground. I need you, and you currently need me. With my help, even if you leave the safe zone, you can unleash that power."

Jiang Wang's forward steps halted.

The bird landed directly on his shoulder and said again, "I know where that Qingxuan Bureau cultivator is today, and I also know that your little maid is looking for him. If those two meet, what the outcome will be, I think you understand very well."

"I am being very sincere. I've been in the Marquis Mansion these past few days. If I wanted to harm you, you would have been gone long ago. Without the power of the 'Mirage,' going alone is just courting death, and your little maid won't be saved either. This is a very easy choice to make."

Jiang Wang fell silent.

He turned his head to look at the bird and asked, "Why would Xiaoyu look for that person for no reason? Is this an excuse you're fabricating to trick me?"

The bird explained, "When you were confronting each other, Xiaoyu was hiding by the Arch Moon Gate. The look in her eyes as she gazed at the Qingxuan Bureau cultivator held a very strong hatred. Perhaps they have an irreconcilable enmity."

Jiang Wang's heart stirred.

Could the man in the brocade robe be related to Xiaoyu being chased by cultivators back then?

"Alright, what should I do?"

"Why would I lie to you? If I wanted to possess you, I wouldn't need your consent..."

The bird was still chattering on when it suddenly froze, "You agree?"

Jiang Wang said in a deep voice, "Stop with the nonsense, hurry up and tell me what to do!"

The bird immediately became very excited and said, "Simple!"

It opened its beak, and a Golden Elixir flew out, directly entering Jiang Wang's brow.

Jiang Wang's entire body tensed.

The Mirage appeared clearly in his mind.

He watched as the Golden Elixir flew into the 'Mirage'.

"What is this?"

In a moment of daze, he felt an incredibly strong connection to the bird.

But the bird suddenly shrieked.

"That's not right! You're not an immortal?!"

"Divine Kingdoms can only be glimpsed by the most powerful cultivators, and only true immortals can forge them. You clearly possess a Divine Kingdom, why aren't you an immortal!"

A true Divine Kingdom is vast, with ranks of immortals and divine positions, but Jiang Wang's Divine Kingdom was empty, devoid of anything!

"My Golden Elixir!" the bird cried mournfully, trying to snatch its Golden Elixir back. However, the power of the 'Mirage' surged forth, directly swallowing the Golden Elixir.

Immediately after, within the empty 'Mirage', a statue of a pitch-black divine bird appeared, its sapphire eyes radiating light.

Jiang Wang watched as the bird visibly wilted, and asked in confusion, "What's going on?"

The instant the Golden Elixir was swallowed, Jiang Wang sensed that the bird was indeed a deity. It seemed that because he was shielded at the last moment, he couldn't perceive anything further.

The Night Roaming God slumped on Jiang Wang's shoulder, looking utterly dejected.

"This is impossible, how could this happen..."

Jiang Wang wanted to ask more, but seeing its state, he figured he wouldn't get much out of it.

Putting aside all his doubts for the moment, he walked straight out of the Marquis Mansion.

Standing on Qixia Street, he patted the Night Roaming God's head again and asked, "Where is Xiaoyu?"

The Night Roaming God mumbled, "South City Alley."

As soon as it finished speaking, it buried its head and started crying.

Jiang Wang's mouth twitched. Just then, the White-robed Cultivator returned. "Mr. Jiang, I couldn't find Xiaoyu."

"I know where she is."

Mentioning South City Alley, he instinctively thought of the Du Family.

I hope it's not you guys causing trouble.

He felt the power surging from him continuously.

He tried stepping out of Qixia Street.

The power did not diminish in the slightest.

Jiang Wang looked up, a chilling smile spreading across his lips.

South City Alley, Du Family.

The Green-robed Cultivator stood outside the mansion walls.

Although Akong had carefully helped Tan Lao Liu back to the Du Family, there were still people on the streets along the way. It only took the Green-robed Cultivator a little time to track them down.

He had originally intended to just find out and leave, but he unexpectedly discovered Xiaoyu.

Since Xiaoyu hadn't followed too closely, and it was just dusk when she left, with many people on the street, and the Green-robed Cultivator was solely focused on tracking Akong and Tan Lao Liu, he hadn't noticed her at first.

By the time he confirmed his targets were within the Du Family residence, Xiaoyu suddenly climbed over the wall.

The Green-robed Cultivator hesitated for a moment before also leaping into the Du Family mansion.

Akong was in the courtyard, gnawing on a chicken leg.

Xiaoyu walked straight past her.

The Green-robed Cultivator froze slightly upon seeing the scene.

What is this?

But as he was stunned, Akong swung her scythe.

The Green-robed Cultivator immediately drew his sword and struck, retreating several feet.

Why are you only attacking me?

He had only entered the mansion because he feared Xiaoyu might be in danger. Why was Xiaoyu being ignored, while he was being attacked?

Could it be that Xiaoyu is just a Martial Artist with a low realm, not worth considering?

And I pose a great threat, hence the immediate offensive?

Yes, that must be it.

Akong beckoned, and the scythe returned to her hand. She looked at the Green-robed Cultivator and said calmly, "You're too weak. Even if you found your way here, you wouldn't have a chance to send a message back."

The Green-robed Cultivator's face darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "Young lady, you certainly have a big mouth. You merely possess monstrous strength; in terms of cultivation, I am far superior to you."

Back at the Marquis Mansion, the White-robed Cultivator had mentioned the moment he fought Akong.

As long as he was cautious, he didn't think he would lose to Akong.

Dropping the chicken bone on the ground, Akong wiped her hands with her long black dress, and as if in provocation, gave the Green-robed Cultivator a disdainful look.

How could this be tolerated?

The green-robed cultivator darted out, his long sword, wrapped in Yellow Court Qi, pulling out a string of sword shadows in space, directly attacking Akong's face!

He needed to escape quickly.

Although the brocade-robed man was severely injured by Mr. Jiang, he was by no means someone Xiaoyu could contend with.

While the green-robed cultivator was fighting Akong, Xiaoyu had already continuously swung her sword, knocking out several Du Family servants. She was recklessly barging straight inside.

Tan Lao Liu was drinking wine in the long pavilion.

Seeing Xiaoyu's figure appear, he chuckled, "I knew my eyelids kept twitching for a reason. So, a fish that slipped through the net has come to my doorstep after three and a half years."