Fang Yuzhu

I was thinking of updating both chapters at once, but I'll just do one first and finish the other one quickly.

In the cave dwelling of the pre-Qin era, a woman in a pure white dress stood gracefully. Golden bamboo leaves beside her were showered with light, making her appear ethereal and otherworldly, with unparalleled beauty, truly Celestial Maiden.

Although it wasn't the first time Wang Xuan had seen Female Daoist practitioner, he was still amazed. She stood quietly in front of him, giving the entire environment an ethereal quality.

In fact, she really is... an immortal.

"Greetings, fairy." Wang Xuan spoke calmly. As for the saying that a woman three thousand Transcendent Immortals is among the immortals, that was just a cautious jest he made when no one was around.

Having seen the true form of the deity, anyone who dares to speak such nonsense to a Transcendent Immortals would likely be slapped to death.

The Female Daoist practitioner leaned against the bamboo boat, her figure graceful and elegant. Her black hair shimmered with a crystalline light, and her exquisitely beautiful face was flawless, ethereal and serene.

"My name is Fang Yuzhu." She smiled, her beauty dazzling, almost blinding. If she were in the outside world, she could probably silence the entire scene instantly.

This surprised Wang Xuan slightly. She was very calm and didn't have the airs of a peerless expert. She said her name very naturally.

Perhaps it's because her spirit recovered prematurely, and having experienced the world, she's already adapted to the pace of modern society.

Although the other party was low-key, Wang Xuan did not act familiar but spoke very politely, as it was best to maintain appropriate respect and distance.

"You seem a bit reserved," Fang Yuzhu in surprise, then laughed and said, "This isn't like you. I remember you being quite bold."

Sure enough, she didn't seem like an ancient person; her words and actions were no different from those of a modern person. However, her beauty was somewhat unreal, and she was surrounded by a faint halo.

How could he be so bold? Wang Xuan believed that he hadn't had much interaction with the Female Daoist practitioner, mainly because he was wary of her and had always deliberately kept his distance.

In an instant, he remembered something. In the past, he had just released the Female Daoist practitioner's shattered spiritual body, and that very night she appeared to him in a dream.

The stunningly beautiful and aloof Female Daoist practitioner he had imagined actually had another side: dressed in white and wearing red shoes, she floated in mid-air, followed him, and frightened him.

Then, he retaliated decisively by touching the Female Daoist practitioner's face.

Wang Xuan snapped out of his daze, a strange look on his face. Standing tall in the sky, with an overwhelming aura emanating from behind the Great Curtain, this peerless expert who commanded a powerful faction also had another side.

He felt he needed to get to know the Female Daoist practitioner again, but he still didn't dare to be careless and decided not to mention the dream.

"I have always respected the fairy. When we first met here, I thought of rescuing her from her predicament, but I was wrong. The fairy herself has unparalleled magical power and was freed after she woke up."

"Thank you for waking me up, otherwise, there would have been some real problems," Fang Yuzhu said. This was indeed the truth; back then, she had only been able to predict the general trend.

She invited Wang Xuan to sit down. Although she was otherworldly and had an ethereal air about her, she was also approachable.

A young woman came in to brew tea, displaying elegant and fluid tea ceremony skills that were pleasing to the eye. She didn't stay long and quickly left.

"This era is much better than our time. Although society still has problems and some divisions that cannot be bridged, people can still live. During the pre-Qin period, even I faced a survival crisis. To survive, one had to engage in fierce battles and fights. There were threats from humans, incredible monsters, and Divine Bird and beasts. On this land, people ate raw meat and drank blood, and the strong preyed on the weak."

Wang Xuan was moved. Even such a peerless female immortal with an ethereal aura had fought her way out of the competition among various races. That era was indeed quite terrifying.

Then, Fang Yuzhu started talking about this era with a smile.

Wang Xuan was surprised because, having integrated into this era, she was a modern urban woman, and she even talked about her favorite accessories, perfumes, and so on.

He was speechless for a moment, and then his Spiritual Heavenly Eye discovered the Female Daoist practitioner's dressing room, which was filled with all kinds of clothes, lipsticks, bags and so on.

He had already started to imagine it: the Female Daoist practitioner wearing a cheongsam, a formal dress, hot pants, and high heels... it was truly an eyesore.

You should know, this is a celestial being!

"You're looking at those clothes? I bought all sorts of clothes to try and fit into modern society, but I haven't tried wearing them yet." The Female Daoist practitioner smiled, seemingly knowing that he had Spiritual Heavenly Eye and could guess what he was thinking.

"With your stunning beauty and perfect figure, it's not the clothes that accentuate you, but rather you who enhance their beauty. Hmm, though, I think you would look quite different in these modern clothes," Wang Xuan said.

He figured that if she were to fight a peerless powerhouse behind a curtain while wearing a cheongsam, the contrast would be extremely striking.

"Time has passed, dynasties have decayed, and people have changed. The contrast between then and now is vast, and the modern era is indeed better."

When Wang Xuan heard this, he immediately became serious.

He spoke up at the opportune moment, mentioning that the peace and stability of the world were very important and should not be disrupted any further, and that the Transcendent Immortals and demons should be prohibited from acting arbitrarily.

The Female Daoist practitioner nodded and said, "That's what I was thinking too. Whether you're a human, an immortal, a demon, or a monster, you should all be bound by rules and regulations."

Wang Xuan was astonished. Before he could explain in detail, the Female Daoist practitioner had already seen through everything, directly addressing the issue and expressing her support and agreement.

He immediately understood that the Female Daoist practitioner's repeated praise of modern things and her mention of her favorite ornaments and clothing were merely a facade, all for the sake of fitting the occasion.

He knew there were no problems with this trip. As expected of a peerless expert, she had a broad vision and had considered this matter long ago. She was one of the top figures among the Transcendent Immortals, yet she was willing to establish new rules to restrain her followers.

He didn't need to elaborate further; the Female Daoist practitioner spoke up, "This requires the joint compliance of all parties, and naturally, it also needs to be discussed together. I will contact some people."

The meeting went surprisingly smoothly; the two had a very pleasant conversation and reached a general consensus.

However, Wang Xuan couldn't completely let go. He could ask all sorts of questions when facing the Sword Immortal, but he still felt somewhat distant from her.

The main point is that although the Female Daoist practitioner's words and actions have a strong modern feel, she also has a hazy glow and is surrounded by fairy mist, which is definitely the demeanor of an unparalleled powerhouse in the immortal path.

However, Fang Yuzhu was also pondering, feeling that she had overlooked something, which seemed to be related to the man who had awakened her in the present world.

"Will I be involved with him in the future?" She was suspicious and slightly alert, but she couldn't figure it out. The unease didn't seem to be a life-or-death crisis, so she gradually calmed down.

Wang Xuan really wanted to ask her, "Fairy Fang, do you want to be guided? First, send me a celestial herb to nourish my body."

However, the other party did not bring up this matter this time, probably because they are eyeing a priceless treasure and do not want its owner to come out.

"Huh, it's Old Zhang's phone." Wang Xuan exclaimed in surprise, "There's a signal even deep underground!"

"Have him come over directly," Fang Yuzhu said, already recognizing the voice on the other end of the line.

"Fairy, who exactly is Old Zhang? Is he a demon or an immortal? Is he a Daoist deity, or does he have some other identity?" Wang Xuan asked.

"He now calls himself Zhang Daoling," the Female Daoist practitioner told her, clearly writing the three characters on the table with her white fingers.

After a long wait, Old Zhang finally appeared in the underground area. He was still as refined as ever, with a gentle smile on his face, and said, "Fairy Fang, it's been a long time."

"Zhang Daoling, last time in that bar at New Star, you looked at me in a bronze mirror over and over again."

Old Zhang smiled, looking quite handsome and charismatic, and said, "At the time, I felt that an unparalleled expert had locked onto me, so I had to see who it was. It was all a misunderstanding."

Then, he changed the subject, looked at Wang Xuan, and said, "What have you been eating? You look different every day, even more unbelievable than I did when I was young!"

Wang Xuan glanced at Old Zhang. What kind of talk was this? How could it be so outrageous?

Zhang Daoling brewed tea with remarkable skill and fluidity, his movements imbued with a Daoist grace. He took a small sip to moisten his throat and said, "I mean, how did your cultivation level improve so rapidly? It's only been a few days, and you've already broken through again, even faster than I did back then."

Then, he looked at the Female Daoist practitioner and said, "I guess you're a bit faster than you were back then, fairy?"

The Female Daoist practitioner nodded, looking at Wang Xuan with a surprised expression. When they first met, he was still an unknown figure; in just over half a year, he had not only stepped into the Supernatural Domain but had also advanced to the late stage of the sixth level in the Human World.

This speed surprised her quite a bit, and she had some guesses in her mind!

Wang Xuan said, "I found the half of the Lotus Seed that Shakyamuni left behind, ate two lotus seeds, and unexpectedly broke through one after another."

"Ascetics believe in cause and effect; their things are not so easy to take, and you will have to repay them in the future," Old Zhang said.

"I guess you could call it a chance encounter. I think they're all nice people," Wang Xuan said.

"Fate is truly wondrous." Old Zhang nodded, then looked at him, then at the Female Daoist practitioner, and after a moment of silence, said, "It's a bit chaotic."

"Zhang Daoling, lend me your bronze mirror for a few days so I can take a look at myself and stop you from spouting nonsense!" The Female Daoist practitioner smiled at him.

Old Zhang quickly shook his head and said, "I didn't bring it. Last time I used the mirror on myself, exhausted its energy, and then threw it into the New Moon to let it absorb supernatural matter."

"Excuse!"

Old Zhang remained silent, fearing he might not repay the loan.

He looked around, then changed the subject, saying, "Fairy, your bamboo boat is truly marvelous! It has kept your body intact and allowed you to survive until now, making you practically invincible. Brilliant, you have foresight! How about I trade you my mirror for the boat?"

The Female Daoist practitioner said, "Let's get down to business. Wang Xuan just said that too many Transcendent Immortals and demons have crossed over from other realms and are acting recklessly. We need to step in and restrain them together. I think that makes a lot of sense."

Old Zhang nodded and agreed without hesitation. At their level, no one wanted to see a bloody world, and all factions needed to abide by the Rules.

"On the way here, I saw a little demon cub. He was so ambitious that he even wanted to eat me and become the Demon Emperor." Old Zhang sighed, marveling at the audacity of the younger generation of Demon Immortals.

"Then why keep him alive? Just kill him," Wang Xuan said.

Old Zhang said casually, "You can have him. He came here specifically to find you. If I'm going to hit someone, it'll be his father. He's already calling me 'uncle,' so I won't do it."

"Who is his father?" Wang Xuan asked.

"Demon Ancestor Qi Yi," Old Zhang said casually.

Wang Xuan: "..."

He was immediately stunned. That so-called demon cub was the demon ancestor's own son?!