When Tu Xing Sun suddenly arrived at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, he looked around curiously.
A moment ago, he was talking about beautiful women, and the conversation had him feeling amorous. In the blink of an eye, he had changed locations, and now he looked around, wondering where he was. Who was this child who was about the same height as him? The other child's pompous demeanor irritated him greatly.
Just a child, I have been cultivating for a hundred years! Being called a junior brother is disrespectful. How can you call me that? My face is so big!
He said irritably, "Who are you calling junior brother? You are such a child...which family are you from..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ju Li Sun waved his hand, and a spell sealed Tu Xing Sun's mouth.
The White Crane Child smiled very gently: "I have low talent and shallow roots, indeed, I cannot compare with the immortals. Using the term 'junior brother' is my presumption."
The Caijiao sect has extremely high requirements for wisdom, roots, and talent. The White Crane Child always felt that Tu Xing Sun had dragged down the overall level of the Caijiao sect. This was only because of a major disaster looming, and they needed some disciples to fill in for the event. In his view, these people were not worthy to be called Caijiao disciples.
He originally felt a little displeased with Tu Xing Sun's audacious move, which was likened to a toad wanting to be a swan. Now he felt five times more dissatisfied.
Sun thief! Today is the karma you and I have formed. It's not that I actively provoke you. If I retaliate later, the Sage Master won't say anything... When the time comes, I will make sure you can't be killed!
Ju Li Sun sighed inwardly, thinking of his apprentice who could be kindly described as straightforward but harshly put as impudent!
So impulsive! Did you not look around? You just speak out like that... Although Guangchengzi is arrogant, he still calls the White Crane Child 'uncle' as a formality. How dare you offend him?
The third generation of Caijiao disciples hardly ever come to Yuxu Palace. Initially, Ju Li Sun was going to use the incident involving Nuwa as an opportunity to introduce Tu Xing Sun to their teacher, who held a respected position. As a third-generation disciple, one should at least be given a favor for the sake of face when comparing their own meager possessions — Tu Xing Sun and his master shared a single Binding Immortal Vines rope — while the disciples from Nuwa's side had countless magical artifacts. The teacher should at least do something honorable for the sake of their own reputation.
Tu Xing Sun spoke without filter, offending the White Crane Child right at the start, and his plans had been utterly dashed.
Ju Li Sun had countless thoughts in his mind, but he didn't say a word, indicating that he had no intention of explaining on behalf of his apprentice.
The White Crane Child waved his whisk and said, "The master is in seclusion. If Master Uncle has any business, please wait outside Yuxu Palace. As for this elders, please return to the mountain."
Ju Li Sun fell silent for a moment. He knew the character of Yuan Shici Tianzun, who was most protective of those close to him. A beating and a few curses were considered affection. If he ignored or abandoned someone, it was akin to giving up on them, and being abandoned by a sage during a great disaster could lead to dire consequences.
Ju Li Sun turned his head and looked at Tu Xing Sun, who was overjoyed upon hearing that he could return to the mountain. It seemed the apprentice did not notice the coldness in the White Crane Child's words.
He lifted the seal on Tu Xing Sun's mouth: "Then you should go back to the Folding Dragon Mountain first. Practice hard, remember to remain calm when practicing. Once I meet with our master, I will return to teach you."
Tu Xing Sun was quite pleased, thinking that Ju Li Sun had carried the burden for him. He bid farewell and vanished without a trace, causing Ju Li Sun to feel somewhat uneasy.
Knowing that his master and apprentice had spoken ill of a saint behind their backs, Ju Li Sun also took the matter in stride. He simply knelt at the gate of Yuxu Palace, waiting for Yuan Shiji Tianzun to calm down before approaching him again.
The White Crane Child politely bowed to his uncle and then went off on his own to report back.
Yuxu Palace is not a place of ordinary significance.
Yuan Shiji Tianzun did not tell the master and apprentice to kneel together, but neither did he explicitly forbid it. This flexibility was in the control of the White Crane Child, who considered Tu Xing Sun unworthy, not even giving him a chance to kneel. Go away!
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Duanchanju didn't know a thing about what happened behind the scenes. Ju Li Sun was far more advanced than her in Daoism. When using the Mountain River Earth Nation Diagram, his attention was all on Yuan Futong, whose vast area of influence enveloped countless lives. Duanchanju had no idea that Ju Li Sun was even a part of this.
After a day of cultivation within the Green Light Two Treasures Lantern, at the break of dawn the next day, Wen Zhong returned riding on the Black Qilin.
He also had a bit of face on him, as he borrowed the Golden Dragon Scissors from the Three Immortal Islands when he went there.
In the face of this deadly weapon from the Caijiao sect that was second to none, Yuan Futong's abilities could no longer take effect. With a wail, he was beheaded into two segments, dying without any drama.
Master Wen commanded his lieutenant to place Yuan Futong's head in a box and send it on an urgent eight-hundred-mile horseback ride to the capital city of Chaoge.
Afterwards, he asked Duanchanju, "Yuan Futong has been executed. Miss Deng deserves the greatest credit. I wish to submit a recommendation to the court on your behalf."
Duanchanju smiled lightly and said, "Master, there is no need for such compliments. I only seek to cultivate and achieve immortality. As a disciple who follows orders, I am not entitled to take credit. If the master wishes to bestow the primary merit, it can be given to my brother. The rest can be shared among the generals."
She still wanted to maintain her status as a general in the realm, absolutely not willing to serve as an official in the Shang Dynasty.
Wen Zhong was not surprised. With treasures like the Mountain River Earth Nation Diagram, the Green Light Two Treasures Lantern, and the Celestial Stone for Heavens, Duanchanju had a bright future in cultivation. It was truly unnecessary for her to wade through the muddy waters of the secular world.
As a practitioner of Daoism himself, he understood this.
"I understand."
After arranging the matter simply, he mounted the Black Qilin again. He had to hurry back to return the Golden Dragon Scissors, as they were borrowed under the favor of his teacher, Golden Immortal Holy Mother. Losing them would be something he couldn't explain.
As he was about to leave, the Four Heavenly Generals blocked him.
"Master, please wait."
"What is it?"
In reality, it was about the damage to Magi Hong's mixed element umbrella. Magi Hong wanted Master Wen to find someone from the Caijiao sect to help repair the umbrella for him.
The Four Magistrates of the Mo family were actually disciples of the Caijiao sect, but as external disciples, they had become quite out of touch with the sect.
Master Wen, on the other hand, was a direct disciple of the third generation of the Caijiao sect, with extensive connections. There was no comparison between them.
Master Wen thought it over and decided to do a favor for Duanchanju. He immediately said, "Among my Caijiao sect, when it comes to refining weapons, apart from the Supreme Saint of the sect, Master Duobao Daoxian holds the highest position. The disciples dare not disturb Master Duobao, so many matters related to this have been entrusted to his disciples at Fire Holy Mother's side. However, I have heard that recently, Fire Holy Mother has been in seclusion......"
Maji Hong was utterly flabbergasted. With Fire Holy Mother in seclusion, it was certainly not possible to pull her out to repair the umbrella.
As for finding Duobao Daoxian?
Master Tong Tian is uninvolved, so Duobao Daoxian is effectively the deputy supreme of the Caijiao sect. Magi Hong doesn't have the face to bother such a bigwig, and even Master Wen can't do it.
Master Wen smiled and said, "Now there is a new choice. That Miss Deng is adept at the path of endless creation and transformation. She is the most skilled in repairing such treasures. You can try going to her."
Upon receiving the hint, the Four Heavenly Generals immediately came to look for Duanchanju.
"Repair the umbrella? ... I've fallen to the level of repairing umbrellas now? Oh, you mean repairing the mixed element umbrella? You didn't say that clearly. Show it to me."
Duanchanju is constantly repairing houses, doing waterproofing, and sharpening scissors and knives. She even considered borrowing the Golden Dragon Scissors to sharpen them a bit to see the mysteries within, but couldn't find a good excuse. Master Wen's judgment is accurate; she does have an interest in repairing treasures.
Duobao and Fire Holy Mother rely on their advanced skill in refining weapons to forcefully repair treasures, which is essentially equivalent to recrafting rather than merely fixing them. In this field, the lineage of Nuwa is the professional.
