This Fairy is Endearingly Silly

Jiang Ping felt somewhat depressed. This fairy's head seemed a little slow.

Nuwa was inwardly ecstatic. So this great expert truly intended to offer her guidance. She had to seize this excellent opportunity and seek as much instruction as she could.

This great expert's knowledge surely rivaled her master's. She absolutely could not let this opportunity go to waste.

Nuwa's heart trembled. Carefully choosing her words, she asked, "May I ask what understanding Young Master has of the Great Dao?"

After asking, she felt uneasy. Only Saints were qualified to answer such a question.

If this great power could answer her, it would be no different from gifting her an immense fortuitous encounter, a tremendous blessing.

Sigh, will he refuse me and think I'm too greedy?

Jiang Ping rolled his eyes wildly.

He cursed inwardly. This fairy was truly adorably foolish.

Maybe she had eaten those fruits and gotten food poisoning. After all, they had been sitting around for so long.

Seeing the eager look in Nuwa's eyes, Jiang Ping's scalp went numb. He blurted out, "All roads lead to Rome. I'm just an ordinary person—what could I possibly understand?"

Nuwa pondered slightly and immediately grasped Jiang Ping's words.

This great power truly was extraordinary. He had casually uttered just a few words, seemingly at will.

His comprehension of the Great Dao had likely reached an unfathomably profound realm. Compared to him, she was simply an ant.

Nuwa mulled it over carefully. Rome, in the first half of his sentence, must certainly be an entirely new realm.

This was the great power guiding her: the three thousand Great Daos could all lead to enlightenment.

Moreover, the great power had once again emphasized the phrase "ordinary person." It seemed she had to begin from there and uncover the true meaning of "person."

Ordinary? It must represent the unity of the Great Dao. This meant the great power had already reached the realm where the Great Dao returned to its original simplicity.

Sigh. Nuwa let out a soft inward sigh.

This Hidden Great Power lived in this secluded little courtyard, yet throughout the Primordial World, she had never heard his name or any information about him.

He must prefer peace and quiet. Though she wanted to stay a while longer, today's gains were already immense. If she remained any longer, she would surely displease the great power.

She should leave first and digest her insights from this encounter. Later, she could find another reason to return.

"Thank you, Young Master, for resolving my doubts. I have benefited immensely. I will surely come to thank you properly another day!" Nuwa was utterly convinced. With reverence and sincerity, she gave Jiang Ping a deep cupped-fist bow.

Jiang Ping scratched his head. The women of the Primordial World really were strange—far too polite and particular.

He had merely said a few casual words, yet she kept talking about insights and looked as though she were endlessly grateful, as if she wanted nothing more than to offer herself to him.

Jiang Ping curled his lip. He knew this routine all too well. When his girlfriend broke up with him, she had also affectionately said he was a good person and that she wasn't worthy of him.

Forget it. Since this fairy insists on leaving, there's no need for me to keep her.

Jiang Ping stood and returned the gesture with affected formality. "Fairy, you are too courteous. I merely spoke casually; such a grand bow is undeserved. Farewell, then."

Nuwa nodded gently, once again won over by Jiang Ping.

The great power intended to guide her, yet through his words told her not to dwell on his favor. Such broad-minded bearing—untouched by karma and seeking no repayment—was truly admirable!

"Young Master need not see me off. Farewell." Nuwa rose, carrying a fragrant breeze with her as she swiftly departed the little courtyard.

Jiang Ping let out a deep breath. Now that Nuwa had left, he felt lonely and solitary for the first time.

He had come to the Primordial World many years ago and had never interacted with any other living being. Over time, he had grown accustomed to it.

But today, the sudden appearance of a delicate, tender, peerlessly beautiful fairy had stirred a change in his state of mind.

Sigh, what a miserable life I have. As they say, if I had never touched the light, I could have endured the darkness forever.

As he was lost in wild thoughts, Jiang Ping slapped his forehead.

He had missed a golden opportunity!

That fairy had said she knew a few simple spells. He currently had no method of cultivation, yet he had forgotten to ask her for instruction.

If he learned a few spells for self-defense, then at least he would not have to fear those low-level Demonic Beasts and Plant and Wood Spirits.

If he encountered that fairy again, he had to remember this.

The little courtyard returned to tranquility. With nothing to do, Jiang Ping walked over to a pavilion in the courtyard and began playing Gomoku against himself.

A string of gurgling bubbles rose from the pond in the little courtyard. That pufferfish poked its head out, its two eyes darting around.

Big Foolish Dog, Little Kitten, and the Heng Ha Generals immediately sensed it and gathered beside the small pond.

Several sinister creatures disguised as harmless pets began transmitting messages to one another.

Big Foolish Dog said sternly, "Kunpeng, gathering us so openly like this is just covering your ears while stealing a bell. Master has been secretly watching us all along."

Kunpeng snorted coldly and replied, "Master's realm is unfathomably profound; he has already reached the realm of returning to his original simplicity. The reason he took us in and never exposed our identities is that he has completely become mortal. That is why I have certain concerns."

Little Kitten nodded. "Indeed. All these years, Master has never released even a trace of pressure, nor has he used his Spiritual Sense to inspect us. That precisely proves that Master is cultivating another path."

Kong Xuan added, "Exactly. We were fortunate enough to be taken in by Master and have now received such immense fortune and opportunity. We must certainly share Master's burdens and cannot allow outside influences to disturb him."

Kunpeng solemnly warned them, "I have already sensed a slight change in the Heavenly Secrets. The fact that Nuwa and the two Daoists of the West were able to notice this little courtyard is proof enough."

"Next, I fear that other beings in the Primordial World will also be guided by the unseen Heavenly Secrets and discover this little courtyard."

"So, I plan to release those few. We must make sure they don't affect Master's great undertaking."

The big silly cat, little milk dog, and the Heng Ha Generals all nodded in agreement before going their separate ways.

Watching this scene from the pavilion, Jiang Ping found it secretly amusing.

Were those guys having a meeting just now?

Could it be that all animals shared the same language?

Counting the days, Jiang Ping recalled that there were still many trivial matters to attend to.

Fertilizing the fruit trees, breeding better vegetables and rice—so long as he found things to do and kept himself busy, he would not be bored. At the very least, he had to improve his quality of life.

As Jiang Ping busied himself, Kunpeng in the small pond felt a stir in his spirit sense and instantly sensed that Di Jun and Taiyi were about to arrive.

Seeing that Jiang Ping showed no reaction, he had already made up his mind.

Master is busy right now. If those two fellows disturb him, he will surely be displeased. It seems I need to make a trip outside.

His phantom form flickered, and he vanished from the little courtyard in an instant.

Relying on his innate divine ability, Kunpeng sped through the air at extreme velocity, immediately locking onto Di Jun and Taiyi's location.

Feeling Kunpeng's formidable pressure, Di Jun and Taiyi were deeply wary, yet also rather delighted.

If they could subdue Kunpeng, the Demon Race's strength would soar, and they could formally contend with the Witch Clan.

"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, it has been far too long since we parted at Purple Cloud Palace. I have missed you greatly. Have you been well?" Di Jun said with a light smile.

Kunpeng looked at them coldly. Just as he was about to reply, his pupils suddenly contracted.

A wave of Dao Rhyme swept across the entire Primordial World, vast and majestic beyond measure!