Pay me back?
Who wanted him to repay her! Verdant Green Maiden had saved Pei Xiu's life only because of the opportunity Damn Heaven had told her about.
If Pei Xiu built a shrine, it would create a whole new karmic connection between them out of nowhere!
She didn't want that.
Of course, she clearly couldn't explain this matter of karma to Pei Xiu.
Besides, Verdant Green Maiden was curious about what this opportunity Damn Heaven had mentioned to her actually was. She couldn't just wait around in this valley, could she? She studied Pei Xiu for a few moments, then quickly came up with a plan. "Pei Jiyan, let me ask you: are you planning to survey the land under Heaven?"
At this, Pei Xiu nodded at once.
"That's right! These mountains, rivers, marshes, and lakes, with their myriad sights—I've been determined since childhood to travel across the land and see them all!"
"I'll go with you."
Verdant Green Maiden said.
At this, Pei Xiu was even more astonished!
"Unwilling?"
Seeing his reaction, Verdant Green Maiden raised an eyebrow and asked.
"N-no... I'm just so surprised!"
Pei Xiu hurriedly shook his head. How could he possibly be unwilling to have a fairy travel with him across the great rivers and mountains? It was just...
"Why?"
He didn't understand.
Verdant Green Maiden waved a hand and smiled. "If you have to ask why about everything, life gets exhausting."
Pei Xiu froze, then broke into a smile and bowed. "The Goddess speaks wisely."
Verdant Green Maiden swung onto the ox, lifted a hand, and put on her bamboo hat. Its green and red tassels swayed lightly. She patted Old Yellow Ox on the shoulder and said, "Come on, old friend. Let's go. Pei Jiyan, you lead the way."
"Yes, Immortal Empress!"