When Taishang heard this, he could not help but smile and shake his head. "Xuandu, you are overthinking it. Though your master is a cultivator, I also hold compassion for all things in the world. Besides, your human race was created by Sage Nuwa and fellow Daoist Fuxi, and Sage Nuwa and fellow Daoist Fuxi have long been acquainted with me as Daoist friends. So you need not think too much. I came only to see how you live and learn more about you."
Hearing this, Xuandu's pupils contracted, and his heart jolted violently.
He had never expected that his master was actually acquainted with the Sage Emperor and the Sage Mother Empress as fellow Daoists?!
At that moment, all the doubts and unease in his heart completely vanished.
After all... the Sage Mother Empress did not seem to have inflicted any punishment?
Then it must be true!
One had to know that the Sage Mother Empress was a Sage of Heaven and Earth.
She presided over the entire Primordial Wilderness.
He had never seen anyone who dared to make fun of the Sage Mother Empress!
But after thinking for a moment, Xuandu softly said to Taishang, "Master, the human race is in dire straits. Resources are scarce, and most of my people do not have enough to eat or clothes to wear. I fear... I fear you may be disappointed."
"It does not matter. I wish to see your predicament with my own eyes. Perhaps I can find a sliver of hope for you."
At those words, gratitude flashed through Xuandu's eyes.
He bowed deeply and said solemnly, "Master is truly compassionate! This disciple is willing to lead the way and show you how my human race lives."
Taishang nodded in satisfaction and smiled. "Good. Then let us go."