Taishang Laojun smiled. "You needn't worry about that. I can temporarily conceal it for you and restore your appearance to how it used to be, though it won't last long."
Kinkaku nodded, then left Flat-Top Mountain with Taishang Laojun, leaving Ginkaku behind to stand guard for the time being.
"Is that Dragon-Pressing Mountain?"
After flying some distance, Taishang Laojun pointed at a great mountain in the distance and asked.
"Yes."
"I've known that old fox for quite some time. Since we're cooperating now, I should pay her a visit. Wait here for me."
Taishang Laojun did not let Kinkaku accompany him.
Kinkaku froze for a moment, inwardly puzzled. Why would his master not let him come along?
Taishang Laojun arrived at Dragon-Pressing Cave, where the old fox was already standing at the entrance. She knew Taishang Laojun was coming.
The two looked at each other and smiled faintly.
"Laojun, it has been a long time. I remember that the last time I saw you, you were still the foremost powerhouse of the Three Realms. Back then, no one dared oppose you. Your word carried absolute authority throughout the Three Realms. Though you are still powerful now, you no longer hold the same ruling position you once did."
The old fox said this with a smile.
"You were left in such a sorry state by a young brat, Laojun. Is that man truly so strong, or have all of you become too weak?"
"You needn't mock me here. We will naturally resolve these matters ourselves." Laojun was not angered.
"I thought that after all these years, you would never come see me again. I never expected that you would actually have the nerve to come here today. That truly surprised me." The old fox smiled again.
Taishang Laojun said, "Why shouldn't