Back in the Yongchu First Year, when Verdant Green Maiden led the Mount Tai Immortal Class down the mountain to save the world, Deng Sui had already heard the legends.
She did not know the woman was a god. She assumed she was some righteous hero, and ordered people to search for her.
Yet years passed without a trace.
After all, how could an ordinary mortal possibly track down Verdant Green Maiden? If she had not lingered here for a few days, the man would have come away empty-handed. Seeing how dusty and bedraggled he looked, she first gave him some water.
"Don't rush. Catch your breath first..."
After taking a drink, the man felt even more grateful to Verdant Green Maiden.
He kowtowed to her and explained that Deng Sui wished to meet her.
But upon hearing this, Verdant Green Maiden shook her head and refused his invitation. "No. I still have things to do, so I won't go meet her."
The man's expression shifted. He hurriedly said, "Noble Lady, please think it over. The Empress Dowager—"
Verdant Green Maiden waved a hand, stopping him before he could continue.
"No need to say more. Go back. And rest assured, no one will blame you for this!"
The man did not dare forcibly stop Verdant Green Maiden, so he could only watch her leave.
One night, in the Han Palace at Luoyang.
Incense smoke curled through the air.
In her dream, Deng Sui found herself in an Ethereal Illusion. There was a Jade Terrace within it. She climbed up and saw a Verdant Green Clad Woman standing at its center.
"Who are you? Where is this? Why am I here?"
Deng Sui asked one question after another. The Verdant Green Maiden raised a hand and beckoned her over.
Only when