Published: February 24, 2025
Chapter Ten: The Fly That Can't Be Driven Away
"Ruo Xi, I have good news to tell you." Murong Daoist said with a bright smile, "Shi Yao has now become a low-level refiner after my teachings in the Time-Space Tower."
"She has just emerged from seclusion; you should have a good chat with her and share some insights on refining."
Gongsun Ruoxi respectfully replied, "Disciple will go find Junior Sister Zhong Wu right away."
"Oh right, I was so happy that I forgot some things." Murong Daoist chuckled, "In the past year or so, have any talented disciples emerged from the other eight lineages? Are there any disciples from the Talismans Lineage, Formation Lineage, or Danmai who have advanced to mid-level Grand Talismans Masters, Grand Formation Masters, or Grand Alchemists?"
Gongsun Ruoxi responded honestly, "Reporting to Master, I'm not sure about the Talismans and Formation Lineage disciples, but there is astonishing news from the Danmai!"
"Someone has advanced to mid-level Grand Alchemist?" Murong Daoist frowned slightly.
"Not exactly." Gongsun Ruoxi said in shock, "Master, Tan Yun has revived and has once again reached the 108th level of the Supreme Mustard Seed Time-Space Pagoda!"
"What? Tan Yun isn't dead?" Murong Daoist's expression changed, "I knew that Shi Yao liked Tan Yun, so in the Time-Space Tower, I refrained from mentioning his death for fear that she wouldn't be able to cultivate peacefully."
"I had intended to let her learn of Tan Yun's death after she emerged from seclusion, allowing her to gradually accept the fact of his demise."
"Now that Tan Yun is alive, Shi Yao will definitely go find him in the Danmai..."
At this point, Murong Daoist commanded, "Ruo Xi, both you and Shi Yao are dear to me. I will not allow Shi Yao to leave and get involved with Tan Yun because of love."
"Before heading to the Eternal Immortal Sect, you must stay by Shi Yao's side diligently. Wherever she goes, you follow. In short, do not let her lose herself to Tan Yun, understand?"
After Gongsun Ruoxi acknowledged the order, she stepped onto her flying sword and flew towards Zhong Wu Immortal Mountain, which was a thousand miles away...
Zhong Wu Immortal Mountain stood at an impressive 66,000 feet high, rich in spiritual energy, with lush greenery.
Zhong Wu Shiyao's cave dwelling was located halfway up the mountain, surrounded by the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers. Above the cave, a cliff wall, as sharp as a knife, held a Spirit Spring, with spiritual energy cascading down like a waterfall, obscuring the entrance to the cave, creating an ethereal scene.
At this moment, outside the cave stood a man in a blue robe, exuding an extraordinary aura. He smiled and cupped his fists, addressing the cave, "Junior Sister Zhong Wu, I, Cao, invite you to enjoy the flowers and the moon tonight. May I?"
This man was Cao Bin, a talented refiner disciple under Elder Five, who had now become a low-level Grand Artisan.
Since the first time he laid eyes on Zhong Wu Shiyao, he had been infatuated with her beauty. Upon learning that she had emerged from seclusion, he rushed over immediately.
Of course, Cao Bin was not the only one pursuing Zhong Wu Shiyao.
“Cao Shixiong, I have already said that my heart belongs to someone else. Please do not seek me out again in the future.”
With an icy yet melodious voice, Zhong Wu Shiyao, wearing a white dress whiter than snow, stepped out of the cave.
Zhong Wu Shiyao didn’t even look at Cao Bin as she attempted to leave.
Cao Bin furrowed his brow, quickly dashing in front of Zhong Wu Shiyao, and politely said, “Junior Sister Zhong Wu, I know you do not have someone in your heart. If you did, why haven’t any male disciples from other lineages come to find you in the past two years?”
“Believe it or not, please step aside,” Zhong Wu Shiyao replied coldly. “I am going to find him now.”
“What do you want, Cao Bin?” A cold reprimand fell from the sky, and in the next moment, a blue figure descended, transforming into Gongsun Ruoxi.