This Sentence Sounds So Familiar

"Fellow Daoist friends, do you need me to invite them?"

As Tongtian's voice fell, accompanied by a crisp hum from the Immortal Slaying Four Swords, figures began to emerge from the void one after another, all looking shaken.

Judging by their appearances, one could guess that Tongtian, that scoundrel, must have used these enthusiastic Hong Huang Daoist friends for sword practice quite a bit.

Liu Mang couldn't help but complain inwardly as he watched the space instantly become packed.

Damn! They were all hiding nearby! They always say there are many old schemers in Hong Huang, and I'm seeing it today.

As Liu Mang observed everyone, two Daoists walked out with smiles.

However, these two had sallow complexions, looking like they were suffering from malnutrition. Their smiles were uglier than their crying.

One of them sat on a golden lotus platform surrounded by Merit, while the other held a small tree adorned with various magical treasures, making him look like he was selling New Year's decorations.

Seeing their flashy appearances, Liu Mang immediately guessed their identities: Jieyin and Zhunti, no doubt.

Their subsequent actions confirmed Liu Mang's guess. They bowed together to Nu Wa in the air and said, "Greetings, Junior Sister Nu Wa."

Before Nu Wa could speak, Zhunti smiled at Liu Mang and said, "This humble Daoist observes that Junior Nephew's words and actions have a strong affinity with my Western lands. I wonder if Junior Sister Nu Wa is willing to part with him?"

Liu Mang chuckled with his head down. He blew on the Spiritual Treasure gifted by Tongtian, wiping it as he muttered softly, "Not giving away a single gift, and Mother has to lose a person. Why don't you get a nose bubble from your excessive joy?"

After Liu Mang finished speaking, a sudden slap sent him stumbling.

Liu Mang looked up and saw Nu Wa stretching her wrists.

The perpetrator clearly believed no one could defeat her and had no intention of hiding her weapon!

The others present looked at him, suppressing their laughter. Di Jiang even secretly gave him a thumbs-up.

Damn, did she hear that?

Liu Mang turned to look at Nu Wa, his eyes seeming to ask: Did she overhear me?

Nu Wa rolled her eyes at him: What do you think?

This couldn't be blamed on Liu Mang. Not even knowing how to cultivate, how could he understand the extent of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal's hearing?

Let alone a soft murmur, even staring for too long could be noticed.

Zhunti seemed not to have heard Liu Mang's mockery and ignored everyone's teasing, sighing, "It seems Junior Nephew's fate with our West has not yet arrived. I hope there will be an opportunity to visit."

Liu Mang's heart sank upon hearing this. He quickly stood up and bowed.

He laughed heartily, looking excitedly at Zhunti, and bowed deeply, "Thank you for your kind invitation, Uncle-Master Zhunti. My mother said that it is precisely because of your diligent efforts that the old land of the West has recovered to eighty percent of its former glory. I will definitely visit another day, Uncle-Master. Please do not hesitate to impart your teachings then."

After this display, everyone felt as if the previous sarcastic remarks hadn't been said by him at all.

Jieyin and Zhunti looked at each other and smiled, then retreated to the side. The matter of the "viewing fee" was no longer mentioned.

These two wicked fellows must be up to no good. I'm not going! I might go there alive, but I might not come back.

Nu Wa, who had been a little worried, pouted upon hearing Liu Mang's thoughts: "I almost forgot, you're not exactly innocent yourself! If you go, who knows who will scheme against whom."

Following that.

Ming He and Kunpeng also presented their "viewing fees."

Ming He threw a piece of blood-red jade at Liu Mang, saying, "A mere token gift, enough to withstand one blow from a Quasi-Saint," before returning to his original position.

Simple and brutal, a model of showing off!

Kunpeng was the complete opposite of Ming He.

He kept nodding at Liu Mang, muttering, "Good, good," his admiration evident. Liu Mang, terrified, kept hiding behind Nu Wa.

"I don't know what the Demon Master fancies about this kid, but I'll change whatever it is!"

"Little friend, you jest!" Kunpeng said, taking out a pair of boots and handing them to Liu Mang.

"This was a playful creation when I was comprehending the law of speed. It's not very useful, but its speed is comparable to a Grand Unity Golden Immortal."

Upon hearing this, Liu Mang hugged the boots tightly, unwilling to let go.

These were essential items for escaping and fleeing, far more useful than any Spiritual Plants or Spiritual Fruits.

Seeing that everyone else had retreated to the side, the last two to appear slowly stepped forward.

The person on the left wore a wide Daoist robe embroidered with rivers, lakes, seas, mountains, and waters.

He stroked his beard and casually took out a pair of jade-like small dolls from his sleeve, saying with a hint of shyness, "The Five Zhuang Temple is simple. Two Ginseng Fruits, a small token of my regard."

Nu Wa: "Thank you, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi!"

Liu Mang excitedly took the Ginseng Fruits, unable to help but mutter inwardly.

He's a good person, just unlucky. He could have become an Earthly Dao Saint, but the Earthly Dao was ruined by Hong Jun!

Great! With Ginseng Fruits, I don't have to fear dying of old age even if I don't cultivate!

Thinking this, Liu Mang didn't hesitate to pick up the two Ginseng Fruits and take a deep sniff!

Sniff quickly, sniff quickly, before they're taken away and I can't sniff them anymore!

This was one of the top ten innate Spiritual Roots of Hong Huang. Just smelling it could extend one's life by 360 years, and eating one could prolong life by 47,000 years, with no side effects.

In modern terms, it was green, organic, pollution-free, and extremely effective.

For Liu Mang, who was afraid of dying, this was just like a dung beetle meeting a bloated corpse—perfect timing!

Nu Wa pretended not to see Liu Mang's actions, but the fist hidden behind her back clenched tighter!

Beside Zhen Yuanzi stood a man, carrying a large gourd and holding a gift, smiling brightly as he looked at Nu Wa. "Hong Yun learned that Daoist Nu Wa's moment to Prove Dao has arrived, so he specifically sought out Daoist Zhen Yuanzi to come and offer congratulations together."

"Thank you, Daoist Hong Yun," Nu Wa said. After speaking, she casually handed Hong Yun's gift to Liu Mang, noticing that he was staring intently at Hong Yun.

[The number one good guy in Hong Huang, the ultimate unlucky fellow, finally sees a living person today!]

Nu Wa savored Liu Mang's words, and indeed, they were quite accurate.

Hong Yun was truly a good person, even giving up his seat to listen to Dao in Purple霄 Palace.

The critical point was that he gave it to the wrong person. Giving it to someone from the West—only someone with thirty years of brain thrombosis could do something like this!

By doing so, he not only offended Kunpeng but also didn't fare well himself!

Just like now, the two from the West acted as if they didn't see him, not even a greeting!

Liu Mang seemed to have more to say, [To be honest, you're really too carefree!]

Nu Wa: Hmm? Why do you say that?

[Seven strands of Hongmeng Purple Qi were given to seven people, but Hong Jun didn't take you as a disciple. Don't you have any self-awareness? And you still dare to run around? It's no wonder Kunpeng looks at you like that!]

[Although the Hongmeng Purple Qi given by Hong Jun is definitely not good stuff, you are in the wrong for running around!]

"To dare speak like this, you're probably the only one in all of Hong Huang, aren't you? You were worried about the merits of heaven and earth having problems before, and now you think the Hongmeng Purple Qi was tampered with. Are you that afraid of dying!"

Although she was inwardly complaining about Liu Mang, Nu Wa couldn't help but secretly check Kunpeng's reaction. As expected, she saw Kunpeng glancing at Hong Yun sinisterly from time to time, his eyes filled with hatred.

However, this was ultimately the karma between Kunpeng and Hong Yun, and Nu Wa felt there was no need for her to interfere forcefully.

"If, after I Prove Dao, I have a chance to meet Daoist Hong Yun, I can give him a reminder."

Nu Wa didn't plan to say it, but Liu Mang wanted to, yet he couldn't find an opportunity.

[There are so many people here now, I can't take Hong Yun out to remind him!]

[Sigh, it hurts! Another chance to earn a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure is gone!]

Helpless and furious, Liu Mang could only hug the Ginseng Fruit and suck on it with all his might!

Nu Wa looked at Liu Mang's crestfallen face and couldn't help but laugh and cry, "I thought you had a change of heart~ I didn't expect you to be addicted to tricking people! Do you think everyone is as generous as Di Jun!"

Nu Wa beckoned, and the Spiritual Treasures piled around Liu Mang, as well as the Ginseng Fruit in Liu Mang's hand, all flew to Nu Wa's front.

"You can't use these things yet. I'll keep them for you for now. I'll give them to you when you step onto the path of cultivation."

As soon as Nu Wa finished speaking, the items vanished.

Liu Mang looked at his empty hands, momentarily dazed. "Why does this sound so familiar? I think I heard it somewhere when I was little!"