Queen Mother's Goodwill, Karma Backlash

Cihang held great admiration for the Queen Mother, considering her to be among the top existences in terms of both power and disposition.

"You are Cihang?"

As soon as Cihang entered the grand hall, the Queen Mother began to scrutinize him.

"This junior is indeed Cihang!"

Cihang replied cautiously.

"Not bad, the aptitude of a high-grade Innate Deity, the cultivation of a Mysterious Immortal Peak, a solid foundation, and profound magical power.

However, I am more curious, why did you refuse fellow Daoist Yuanshi?"

The Queen Mother easily saw through Cihang's cultivation and background.

Cihang was astonished that the Queen Mother had seen through his foundation at a glance, but considering her cultivation and power, he didn't find it entirely unexpected.

The panic lasted only a moment before Cihang regained his composure.

"Reporting to Your Ladyship, Cihang's aptitude is dull, and I feel incapable of inheriting Venerable Yuanshi's profound techniques. My refusal was a measure of last resort!"

Whether others believed him or not, this was the only explanation he could offer now.

He suspected that not only the Queen Mother but also many great divine abilities knew that he, a cultivator who overestimated himself, had refused Yuanshi, a future Saint.

It was likely that even when he traveled the Great Desolation in the future, he would not escape peculiar glances.

Cihang had not intended to attract the attention of the powerful in this manner, but since he had acted, he had to bear the consequences.

"If your aptitude is dull, then how many others in the Great Desolation have good aptitude?

Never mind, since you don't wish to speak of it, I won't force you!"

In the Great Desolation, every cultivator had their own opportunities and secrets, and she herself was no exception. The Queen Mother had no intention of prying further.

"Thank you, Your Ladyship."

Cihang bowed and thanked her again.

He was thanking the Queen Mother for her praise and also for not probing further.

"Cihang has come to pay his respects this time also to thank Your Ladyship for providing territory to help Cihang recover from his injuries.

Cihang has nothing to offer in return, only these three drops of Divine Water to present to Your Ladyship. I hope Your Ladyship will not find them wanting!"

Cihang took out three drops of Three Lights Divine Water and offered them to the Queen Mother.

If the Queen Mother had not known he was recuperating in the Western Kunlun, it would have been one thing, but since she did, the karma had already been established.

Now, by using three drops of Three Lights Divine Water to resolve this karma, he would avoid future trouble.

The Queen Mother's power was undeniable, but she would also face endless troubles and karma in the future.

With the Queen Mother's strength, it would naturally be fine, but others might not be so fortunate.

Therefore, although Cihang respected the Queen Mother, he did not intend to have too deep an involvement with her for the time being.

"I didn't expect you to possess such a treasure.

I am increasingly appreciating you. Your aptitude and disposition are both excellent. Why not become my disciple and cultivate in Kunlun?

Although I am not like my fellow Daoists of the Three Pure Ones who possess Saint positions, none of my disciples dare to bully them, nor can anyone bully them."

Originally, the Queen Mother had merely wanted to see what kind of cultivator dared to refuse Yuanshi.

Was he foolish and ignorant, or arrogant and conceited? But after truly seeing Cihang, she found he was neither.

With Cihang's disposition and aptitude, he was capable of inheriting her Great Dao.

As for the minor conflict between Cihang and Yuanshi, in the Queen Mother's view, it was a trivial matter.

"Thank you for Your Ladyship's generous offer, but since Your Ladyship and Venerable Yuanshi live as neighbors, Cihang cannot allow himself to affect the friendship between Your Ladyship and the Heavenly Venerate."

Cihang respectfully bowed to the Queen Mother, refusing her offer once again.

"Fellow Daoist Cihang, with Your Ladyship's strength, she can certainly protect you. Why don't you quickly accept?

There are very few people in the entire Great Desolation with Your Ladyship's power!"

Qingniao, standing nearby, anxiously began to persuade Cihang.

"Qingniao."

The Queen Mother stopped Qingniao from continuing her persuasion.

"Very well, it seems there is no master-disciple destiny between us."

The Queen Mother vaguely sensed that Cihang likely had other means of support or plans.

Taking a disciple was a momentary impulse, and there was no need to force it.

The Queen Mother couldn't help but wonder how far Cihang would go in the future and whether he could overcome this tribulation.

"It is Cihang's own lack of fortune and shallow destiny that he has no connection to Your Ladyship's Great Dao!"

Cihang bowed deeply once more.

Seeing that the Queen Mother was not angry, Cihang breathed a sigh of relief.

As he is now, he is still too weak; a powerful being like the Queen Mother could easily control his fate.

To avoid being controlled, he must constantly grow stronger, step by step, and build his own power.

"Since we have no master-disciple connection, I naturally cannot accept such a grand gift from you for nothing.

This Three Lights Divine Water is indeed very precious and has some use for me. Today, I shall bestow upon you an Innate Peaches of Immortality!"

As the Queen Mother put away the Three Lights Divine Water, she sent a peach, brimming with vitality and spiritual energy, to Cihang's front.

Within the peach, a faint aura of the Ren Water Law could be sensed flowing.

Looking at the peach before him, Cihang was deeply moved.

While they were both Innate Spiritual Fruits, there were vast differences between them.

This was no ordinary peach, but the spiritual fruit of a truly top-tier Innate Spiritual Root, and it even contained a trace of the Ren Water Law.

Cihang, possessing a divine body of water and wood, would greatly benefit from this peach.

"Many thanks, Your Ladyship, for this precious gift!"

Cihang bowed deeply in thanks.

Cihang knew that he did not wish to owe the Queen Mother a favor, and she felt the same.

Moreover, this peach could indeed greatly advance his cultivation.

"With your foundation and potential, this peach can help you break through to the Golden Immortal realm.

Later, have Qingniao take you to find a cave dwelling where you can cultivate and break through in Western Kunlun!"

The Queen Mother had some admiration for Cihang, so she offered this kind reminder.

"Many thanks, Your Ladyship. Receiving your precious gift is already a great fortune. Cihang will not disturb you further!"

Compared to Kunlun, Cihang preferred to return to Mount Luojia in the South Sea.

"Do you know that once you leave, your journey will not be peaceful, and you may face various tribulations?"

The Queen Mother looked at Cihang with a serious expression.

"Cihang understands, but as a cultivator, one must naturally overcome countless obstacles to continuously break through oneself.

Although Cihang's strength is low, he possesses a heart devoted to the Dao!"

Cihang's expression was firm, filled with the determination to face anything.

"Very well, since you have such conviction, then go!"

The Queen Mother sent out a gentle wave of magic power, sending Cihang out of Western Kunlun.

"Your Ladyship, is Cihang Daoist friend truly in danger on this journey?"

After Cihang's figure disappeared, Qingniao still looked worried.

"Although Yuanshi has not yet attained the Dao, he possesses great destiny. Cihang has displeased and angered Yuanshi, thus touching upon the backlash of the Three Pure Ones' destiny.

Cihang's destiny is now dim, and naturally, many tribulations will befall him!"

The Queen Mother explained to Qingniao.

"Ah, how could this happen? I will go and bring Cihang Daoist friend back at once!"

Qingniao was eager to go find Cihang.

"There is no need. Cihang is not one to be trifled with. Although he will face many tribulations on this journey, as long as he overcomes this trial, he will undoubtedly achieve extraordinary things in the future.

Rather than worrying about him, it is better to focus on your own cultivation."

The Queen Mother waved her hand, sending Qingniao out of the Jade Pool.

Since Cihang had refused her kindness, she would not interfere further.

However, the Queen Mother still had a premonition that this tribulation would not be able to trap Cihang.