The whole peak feasted to welcome its master's return; a spirit fox emerged to reveal hidden mysteries

Jade Screen Peak.

Even though I've been gone for several years, this sacred peak remains as vibrant as ever.

Below this sacred peak, there is Gray Ball used to refine the [ Earth-Stabilizing Pearl ] to regulate the earth's energy; in the middle, there is a mountain-suppressing spirit banner in the Green Vine Grotto to transform evil into good fortune; above, there is Changming that is used to worship the Grand Yin and draw in the moonlight every full moon night. The combination of these three elements makes the aura of this sacred peak even better than before Chen Shuangbai left.

Chen Shuangbai stood in front of the Moon-Gazing Pavilion, closed his eyes to sense the pulse of the spiritual peak, and nodded in satisfaction.

Da da da!

Chen Shuangbai sat on the veranda, with a small table beside him, when he saw his three disciples come out of the pavilion.

Chen Fuguang held a glass of fruit wine, Chen Yazhen held a plate of fruit, and as for Lu Xiangyuan... she found a roast chicken from somewhere, sliced it into thin pieces, and there was a plate of crystal-clear sauce next to it, which looked extremely tempting.

Gao Yi was somewhat reluctant, but Feiguang was curious about the four disciples his master had taken in, so he pulled him aside to talk about the matter between the peak and Chen Shuangbai.

Chen Shuangbai looked at the once bare table, now suddenly filled with delicious food, and couldn't help but chuckle. He then looked at his disciples and asked, "In the years I was away, you've all learned this?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fuguang looked slightly embarrassed, scratched his head, and said, "Master, you've misunderstood. We've never slacked off in our daily cultivation."

"We disciples are overjoyed at Master's return today, and that's why we specially prepared these to welcome him back and wash away the dust of his journey."

Lu Xiangyuan quickly echoed, and even personally picked up chopsticks, placed a piece of chicken on Chen Shuangbai, dipped it in the glistening sauce, and held it to Chen Shuangbai's lips, smiling brightly, saying, "Master, please try it, this honey-sauce chicken is delicious!"

Although Chen Yazhen didn't speak, her eyes were sparkling, showing that she was also looking forward to it.

Chen Shuangbai looked at the three disciples before him, then at the dishes on the table, and couldn't help but chuckle. He nodded to his three disciples, then called Changming Feiguang and his fourth disciple over, "Alright, come and eat with us."

Not long after.

The four humans and three demons sat down around the table, making it seem rather crowded.

Chen Shuangbai glanced at it and said, "Never mind, let's eat in the pavilion."

Lu Xiangyuan had already started eating, a few drops of sauce on her lips. She looked more like a gluttonous cat than a cultivator. Hearing this, she subconsciously replied, "Going to the big table would be a waste of space. This is all I have."

Chen Shuangbai looked at her, then suddenly smiled meaningfully, his gaze deep and unfathomable, leaving Lu Xiangyuan momentarily speechless.

Inside the pavilion.

A jade table that could accommodate more than ten people was placed in the center. A flash of spiritual light appeared on Chen Shuangbai's body, and Mystic Sea Avatar walked out, draped in divine light, adorned with jade and silk, her temples framing her face, and her hair adorned with a magnificent hairpin. She looked like a goddess in the water or a celestial maiden in a fairy palace, looking at everyone with loving kindness.

The apprentices were immediately startled.

Chen Shuangbai then explained the origin of Mystic Sea Avatar to them, saying, "Although Zhanlu is my external incarnation, she also has her own intelligence. From now on, you should treat her the same way you would treat me, calling her 'Master Aunt'."

Upon hearing this, the disciples immediately stood up, respectfully bowed to Mystic Sea Avatar, and said in unison, "Greetings, Martial Uncle!"

Mystic Sea Avatar smiled slightly, a smile like a spring breeze brushing across a lake, carrying a gentle and warm power.

She gently raised her hand, offering a slight touch, and clear, shimmering water rippled around her. Her voice, clear and melodious like the clinking of jade stones, softly replied, "No need for formalities."

"I share the same origin as the original being; you are his disciples, which means you are also my disciples."

"If you encounter any difficulties in your spiritual practice in the future, you may come and ask me."

That's a good point.

Although the Mystic Sea Avatar has not yet formally cultivated the [ Golden Scripture of Heavenly One Generating Water ], she was originally Spirit Embryo born from the sea, naturally intelligent, and has her own understanding of cultivation—a talent she was born with.

The apprentices were all very happy.

Just as the disciples were about to begin their feast, Chen Shuangbai's voice, tinged with doubt, reached their ears. Looking up, they saw their master seated in the main seat, with Mystic Sea Avatar on his left. Chen Shuangbai asked, "I've introduced you to your martial uncle, so won't you introduce me to the guests from the peak?"

The apprentices were taken aback for a moment, then looked at each other.

Chen Yazhen sighed softly, then whispered, "I already told you, Master's cultivation is on par with the heavens; it can't be hidden!"

"Second Senior Sister!"

Lu Xiangyuan glared at Chen Yazhen, but quickly realized something was wrong. She hurriedly looked at her master and saw Chen Shuangbai looking at her with narrowed eyes and a confident expression, which made her uneasy.

Seeing the way they were acting, Chen Shuangbai knew something was wrong, and she also sensed an unusual aura in the mountains.

This aura doesn't resemble that of a cultivator; it carries a hint of Yao Qi and suggests it didn't just stay briefly, but rather lingered in the mountains for an extended period.

Seeing that they all lowered their heads, Chen Shuangbai didn't press them. Instead, she looked at Changming and Feiguang and asked, "You two, tell us!"

Changming kept his head down; he had already been bribed by his three disciples.

But Feiguang won't.

Feiguang knew that he should not hide anything from his master, so he told him everything.

Not long after.

Feiguang had already arrived at the pavilion with one person.

Chen Shuangbai looked around and saw that the demon was dressed in a plain white dress, with a graceful figure and a beautiful face. She was indeed very attractive, but there was a hint of timidity between her brows. Behind her was a fluffy and soft fiery red tail, which hung down as if she was afraid.

Chen Shuangbai eyes shone brightly, seeing through the little demon's true form. She couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation, saying, "Are you that red fox?"

The fox demon knelt on the ground, kowtowing several times, tears streaming down her face, and said, "This little demon Juanniang pays her respects to the True Person!"

The fox demon named Juanniang knelt on the ground, facing Golden Core True Person. She didn't dare to breathe loudly, her body trembling incessantly, clearly terrified.

Chen Shuangbai looked at his disciples.

" Fuguang, you tell me what happened."

Seeing that his scheme had been exposed, Chen Fuguang knew there was no point in hiding it any longer, so he confessed everything about Juanniang.

It turns out that this fox demon was the one Chen Shuangbai had Feiguang "invite" out of the peak.

She was fortuitous opportunity enough to awaken her spiritual wisdom by consuming a spiritual herb on Jade Screen Peak. After a life of hardship and many twists and turns, she made a living among the demons in the mountains.

But her luck didn't seem to be too good.

After awakening her spiritual wisdom, she originally wanted to find a peaceful place to cultivate in seclusion, but she was repeatedly bullied by other Demon Cultivator, and was even almost captured by a Foundation Establishment Realm bear demon to be used as a cultivation vessel.

She tried to escape and hide several times, but in the end, she found herself back near Jade Screen Peak.

Lu Xiangyuan saw that she had fainted at the foot of the mountain and rescued her.

Later, seeing that she had a pure and ethereal aura, indicating that she had never consumed blood food, and that she was rather gentle in nature and lacked the cunning and treacherous nature of those evil demons, they temporarily left her on the peak.

Juanniang was grateful to the young immortal masters for taking her in, so she took the initiative to do chores such as sweeping, cooking, and sewing, which brought a lot of convenience to Chen Fuguang and the other two's cultivation.

Seeing that she was intelligent, had skillful hands, and had no intention of harming anyone, the three humans and three demons tacitly allowed her to stay on the mountain.

The fruit wine, fruit, and even the sauce for the roast chicken on the jade table were all made by Juanniang, which shows that she is skillful and a rare and good demon.

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