"I imagine you saw it too. This old woman's looks truly weren't anything special among the immortals. That was intentional on my part. What woman didn't love beauty? Beauty was a kind of capital, and a kind of Dao fortune. But gains always came with losses. Those with beautiful looks might not easily gain sincere affection. So when I was still young and cultivating my Dao body, I deliberately altered the changes in my Dao-body meridians, making my appearance grow ordinary in hopes of finding a partner who would treat me with genuine affection." Granny Hu described the past while copying her memories.
"I never imagined you'd go against the tide, Granny Hu." I sighed bitterly. Among female immortals who pursued immortality and the Dao, most really did chase after beautiful looks. Those who weren't naturally beautiful could deliberately alter the development of their meridians during cultivation, greatly affecting their appearance—for example, becoming as beautiful as they wished. Of course, that required years of effort. Besides, if one's foundation was too poor, the Dao meridians would likewise be difficult to change, making it hard for one's appearance to become attractive.
As for women like Zhao Qian, who were already beautiful enough, there was no need to say more if they deliberately made themselves even prettier over the years. But among those who had made themselves beautiful, there were very few who shared Granny Hu's way of thinking.
"Hmph, even if you go against the tide, you still can't escape the coveting of those with ulterior motives!" Granny Hu snorted coldly, seemingly reminded of something. Then she said, "Thinking back, my Azure Immortal Pavilion was also once part of this Immortal Court. And I was an outstanding member of the Taishu Household. I was young too, yet I had already risen