Act as Circumstances Permit

Verdant Green Maiden took out the Dragon Pearl, then retrieved a lotus from within it.

Verdant Green Maiden had already given one half of this Twin Lotus to Yang Chan. This final lotus belonged to He Qiong; it had been reserved for her centuries ago. Back then, she had not been qualified to take it. Now... it could be considered a return to its rightful owner, couldn't it?

"Take it."

Verdant Green Maiden handed the lotus to He Qiong.

He Qiong blinked, somewhat bewildered, unable to understand why Verdant Green Maiden had suddenly given her a lotus.

"Martial Aunt, does this lotus carry some meaning?"

"Meaning?"

Verdant Green Maiden blinked. After a moment, she shook her head. "It doesn't carry any particular meaning. It's simply something that should be yours."

Something that should be hers?

He Qiong still could not quite understand Verdant Green Maiden's words.

But...

She had long known that Verdant Green Maiden was extraordinary, so after hearing this, she asked no further questions.

He Qiong followed Verdant Green Maiden down Mount Tai.

When they reached the foot of the mountain, the two saw a young man climbing up toward them.

Verdant Green Maiden stepped aside and called Old Yellow Ox over.

This person possessed Auspicious Fortune.

He did not look like any ordinary fellow.

Now that the realm was at peace, who knew whether people carrying such Auspicious Fortune were good or bad? Verdant Green Maiden could not be bothered to deal with them. Better just move aside and let him pass.

For an Immortal to yield the road to someone—what a fine tale that would make!

"Wait—"

But that person apparently had no intention of letting Verdant Green Maiden leave just like that.

He called out, turning to look at her.

Verdant Green Maiden did not