Upper Purity Temple, Inscription of the Humble Room, the Art of Speaking

Under the reluctant gazes of Boy Hao and Boy Yao, Wu Chu and the others stayed on Jade Capital Mountain for several more years, spending their days wandering aimlessly between various floating mountains.

The Little Fox and Little Moon Spirit were extremely busy, as they had to run training classes for the Little Flower Fairies of Jade Capital Mountain to enhance their professional skills.

This was also a request Yao made to them.

After the training course ended, Wu Chu and his group officially bid farewell to Hao and Yao, and left Jade Capital Mountain Grotto-Heaven with everyone.

Hao and Yao saw them off as they left the Grotto-Heaven entrance, bidding them a tearful farewell.

Seeing their expressions, Wu Chu felt a lump in his throat, so he deliberately smiled and said, "Junior brothers and sisters, is it as Master said, that you're afraid we'll be bored in Jade Capital Mountain after we leave, and that's why you're so reluctant to part with us and are crying your eyes out?"

Yao, who was hugging and saying goodbye to Little Moon Spirit, suddenly burst into laughter through her tears. She wiped away her tears and said coquettishly, "Senior Brother, you're so annoying! I'm so sad, and you're still trying to make me laugh."

Hao also put away his childlike manner with a wry smile, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Senior Brother!"

Wu Chu patted him on the shoulder and said, "Master is in seclusion, and I'm not here, so you're the 'temporary senior brother' of Jade Capital Mountain. You need to take good care of everyone, understand?"

"Don't worry, senior brother! I will."

"Okay, let's go back now! Until we meet again!"

"Um!"

As Hao and Yao watched them go, Wu Chu and the others soared through the clouds, braving the biting wind and snow, and flew towards the three snow-capped peaks in the distance.

It wasn't until Wu Chu and the others approached the three snow-capped peaks that Hao and Yao turned and disappeared before the cliff, returning to Jade Capital Mountain.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoists Three Pure Ones are in the mountains? This humble Daoist, Qingqiu Li, has come to pay my respects!"

Upon seeing the three snow-capped peaks in the distance, Wu Chu and his companions stopped in mid-air. Qingqiu Li stepped forward, cupped her hands in greeting, and her voice, like thunder, Rolling away.

Before long, the three snow-capped peaks disappeared from their sight, and what came into view were three towering, majestic Daqing Mountains.

Towering green mountains, shrouded in mist, beasts howl in the forest, and birds cry in the sky.

In the mountains and forests, auspicious colors abound; on the rock walls, divine light lingers.

A White Crane broke through the clouds, carrying three figures.

It turns out that the three snow-capped peaks were just an illusion.

Now that the formation has been removed, the true green mountain inside has appeared before everyone's eyes.

Three Daoist priests, one old, one middle-aged, and one young, came out together, riding cranes.

"Taishang (Yuanshi, Tongtian) greets Qingqiu and all fellow Daoists!"

"Mountain Recluse Who Never Leaves (Houtu, Qingqiu Li) greets the three fellow Daoists!"

Little Moon Spirit and the Little Fox followed behind Wu Chu and the others, bowing to them.

After the formalities were completed, the Taishang invited everyone inside.

The group leaped onto the crane's back, Tongtian appeared beside Wu Chu. He looked Wu Chu up and down and said, "I once heard from Qingqiu that the master of Purple Jade Mountain, Mountain Recluse Who Never Leaves, is most skilled in the Dao of Cuisine. Today I am fortunate to meet him. I wonder if you would allow me to witness his culinary skills?"

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi turned his head and glared at Tongtian, then cupped his hands to Wu Chu and said, "My brother is rash; if he has said anything inappropriate, I hope you will not take offense!"

Houtu glanced at the Taoist Yuanshi with some curiosity, then looked back at Feng Yi following behind them, feeling that they were somewhat similar.

Wu Chu also noticed Hou Tu's Houtu actions and chuckled inwardly: Although they seem similar, there is actually a fundamental difference. Feng Yi emphasizes etiquette, while Yuan Shi emphasizes rules. However, both of them are serious and unsmiling, so they do indeed appear somewhat similar on the surface.

Feng Yi had stayed at Purple Jade Mountain for so many years, and Wu Chu had no intention of changing her personality. Firstly, there was no need to, and secondly, it could also serve to deter some unruly individuals, such as the playful Little Qilin Di Kun.

Seeing that Yuanshi was seizing the opportunity to reprimand the third brother, Wu Chu smiled and returned the greeting, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you are too polite. It's alright. I actually quite like those who speak frankly and directly."

"So that's why you became friends with Fellow Daoist Hongyun?" Tongtian laughed. "Although I speak frankly, I know that some things should be said and some things shouldn't be said. Fellow Daoist Hongyun wouldn't know that."

Upon hearing this, Wu Chu couldn't help but laugh and said, "But don't you think that with a friend like Fellow Daoist Hongyun, we have absolutely no need to worry about him speaking ill of us behind our backs?"

Tongtian laughed and said, "That's right! He said anything bad to my face."

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

In the blink of an eye, the group arrived on one of the green mountains.

Tongtian pointed to the large green mountain and said, "This peak is where my Daoist Daoist Temple is located. It is called Upper Purity Peak. My eldest and second brothers are both quiet people, while I prefer liveliness. So please stay at my Upper Purity Peak! Everyone, please!"

The group dismounted from the crane and came to a platform carved from a huge rock.

In front of the platform is a surging sea of clouds, and behind it is an unremarkable little Daoist temple with a plaque that reads "Upper Purity Temple" hanging in front of it.

The Upper Purity Temple of today is not yet the future Human Path Biyou Palace, so its scale is naturally incomparable to that of the future Human Path.

"My humble abode is simple and unrefined; I apologize for the poor quality it presents to you fellow Daoists."

Despite this, Tongtian showed no sign of embarrassment whatsoever.

Wu Chu chimed in, "A mountain is not famous for its height, but for the immortals who dwell there. Mossy steps are green, and the grass's hue enters the curtains. Here, one can converse with the Daluo and learned, and no uncultured person is found among the visitors. One can play a simple zither and read Buddhist scriptures. There is no noise of stringed instruments to disturb the ears, nor the distractions of worldly affairs to trouble the mind. One cannot help but exclaim: What is there to be ashamed of?"

Look at how well he flattered her! It was so refined and elegant, without a trace of vulgarity. On the contrary, it made people feel that he wasn't flattering her or trying to ingratiate himself, but that it was genuine.

Even Bai Ze and the others, who initially thought Wu Chu was just flattering the other party, seemed to think that what Wu Chu said wasn't entirely wrong.

Looking around, isn't it just like the scene described as "green moss on the steps, and verdant grass in sight"?

Moreover, given their unfathomable cultivation level, it wouldn't be wrong to say that they are surrounded by Daluo and have no ordinary acquaintances among them!

Although Wu Chu did not explain to them what "commoner" meant, they assumed that "commoner" here must refer to those with low cultivation levels!

Wow, I've learned something new! This is the art of speaking!

There was nothing particularly praiseworthy about it, but in the blink of an eye, he raved about it in glowing terms.

Bai Ze's eyes shone brightly as he stared intently at Wu Chu.

Tongtian was overjoyed and laughed heartily, "Fellow Daoist, what you say is well said, exactly what I thought!"

Even Taishang and Yuanshi glanced at Wu Chu upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes. They seemed to be thinking: This guy speaks so sweetly, making that fool of a third brother so happy, could he have some ulterior motive?

Only Qingqiu Li and Houtu understood that this was simply normal practice between Wu Chu.

If he thinks someone is good, he can praise them to the skies, no matter how bad they are. If he thinks someone is bad, he can berate them until they can't hold their head up high, no matter how good they are.

Just like how he usually finds ways to make them happy or upset them.