I only sent two rabbits and one wild chicken, could there be such a great cause?
Old bear was suspicious for a moment, but he felt that the path in front of him was full of mysterious power, and it would not deceive himself.
Wiped the drool at the corner of his mouth, want to say "we should go right away," but remembered his several little friends.
"Er, er, immortal, I still have a few companions."
Kong Xuan revealed an impatient expression and said, "It is known that the matter of fate is the most peculiar, with origin and destruction, without a fixed number. Since you are this person with destiny, bring them all along."
Old Bear: "?????"
This kind of routine, where both cause and fate are attributed to me, and then something something happens, seems familiar?
He led Kong Xuan to meet his companions in the god beast team.
"This is Master Kong Xuan."
He introduced them to everyone.
The reactions of Kang, Zouwu, and Dragon Girl were all average. "Kong Xuan," that's a good name. Is there anything else?
The expression on the phoenix's clone side was extremely peculiar. Kong Xuan gave her a sense of kinship, this feeling was several times stronger than what Deng ChanYu felt when she first met Qingluan.
She vaguely tested the question, "Is the immortal also?"
Kong Xuan looked at her with a complex expression and said in a somewhat stern tone: "You don't need to be like this, you have nothing to do with it. Remember your human identity, it's the only lifeline to save your life."
He may say it's no big deal, but he definitely has a deep connection with the Feng tribe. Even an idiot can see that.
Kong Xuan took them to the Five Mountains and Pavilions to have a feast.
As they journeyed west, the divine beasts had all made considerable progress.
Phoenix, Old Bear, and Dragon Girl could already transform into human form, and now even Kang and Zouwu could transform into human form.
Dang Kang turned into a little chubby boy, and Zouwu became a cute little girl.
Under Kong Xuan's lead, they came to the entrance of the Wu Zhang Pavilion without even preparing gifts, as a group of "people" in a grand manner.
What the Wu Zhang Pavilion is going to host a banquet for guests from all directions are all fabricated by Kong Xuan, today is just an ordinary day, not a year nor a festival, what kind of banquet can they have.
Kong Xuan didn't care about any of that; he casually came with five mouths in tow.
The doorkeeper at Wu Zhang Pavilion saw them standing in front of the entrance, a group of people with different ages and genders, and he was surprised, what are you guys doing here?
One of the acolytes was just about to ask when the owner of Wu Zhang Pavilion, the Town Yuanyuan Demon God, emerged in a robe with patterns of Eight Trigrams and Golden Dao, holding a dust remover, exuding an aura of immortality.
Zhen Yuanzi asked, "Your Honor, who are you?"
"I, surnamed Kong, have long heard the great name of the ancestor of Taoist immortals. Today, I have the leisure, so I bring my friends to pay you a visit."
Kong Xuan has been hiding for countless years, Zhen Yuanzi really does not know him, but as both are quasi-saints who have walked their own paths, their unique Taoist essence cannot be faked.
Zhen Yuanzi bowed respectfully and said solemnly, "The humble monk has met Kong Taoist."
People have already arrived at the door, regardless of whether they are guests or not, it's not appropriate to send them away now. The hatred between the two parties isn't that great, and Zhen Yuanzi is not that kind of person.
He looked at the "crowd" behind Kong Xuan and saw that they were all of great fortune. They would have no problem entering his Wu Zhang Pavilion.
"Kong Taoist, please, all the young friends, please!" His gaze was mainly on Kong Xuan and the phoenix. One was a quasi-saint, and the other seemed to be of the genuine Taoist tradition by the characteristics of their cultivation.
He probably isn't afraid, but just thinks it's unnecessary to provoke them.
Old bear entered the house in a shady and suspicious manner, glancing around left and right, drawing the attention of the two acolytes.
The "tour group" followed Kong Xuan inside. Discussing Taoist principles is a common occurrence these days, but it's usually not done just by talking; setting up a banquet, presenting immortal peaches and elixir, this is the standard manner of the Taoist style.
Zhen Yuanzi thought for a moment and whispered to the acolyte beside him: "Child, go get ten pieces of ginseng fruit."
Soon, the phoenix clone saw the legendary ginseng fruit as she was somewhat mentally prepared. She was surprised, but not too much.
The other companions hadn't seen this before. Old Bear was so stunned that he couldn't help but wonder. The fruit was brimming with the essence of the earth's pulse, just the scent of it made one feel refreshed and clear-headed. It seems that eating a single piece and living for forty-seven thousand years really isn't an empty claim.
Zhen Yuanzi said that the conditions in the mountain were primitive and there wasn't much good stuff, but then he recounted the amazing properties of ginseng fruit again and specifically pointed out that it takes ten thousand years for a ginseng tree to bear thirty fruits. This time, he presented ten fruits as a gesture of his great hospitality.
Zhen Yuanzi has been eating ginseng fruit for years, so it would have no effect on him anymore when he eats it. But as the host, he still ate three ginseng fruits with the acolytes.
Kong Xuan didn't eat; he pushed the ginseng fruit in front of him to the phoenix clone: "I don't like sweets; these things are more suitable for people like you who are young and tender-hearted."
Old Bear looked at it longingly, wanting to say that he also likes to eat it, but finally didn't dare to open his mouth.
Dang Kang, Dragon Girl, and the others knew that they had just snuck in. They didn't need to show up at this moment. As they watched the phoenix clone swallow a piece of ginseng fruit, they cautiously ate their own.
The essence of the earth's pulse was too concentrated, and the phoenix clone felt a surge of strength throughout their limbs and bones. This ginseng fruit was a hundred times stronger than any celestial treasure they had eaten before, and most importantly, it had no impurities that could not be completely absorbed as nourishment for the body.
The phoenix's digestive system instantly activated to its utmost, the body that could consume earth, fire, water, and wind continuously drew energy from the ginseng fruit, replenishing itself, allowing itself to advance towards an even higher level of life.
"Not enough, eat another one." Kong Xuan whispered softly.
She picked up another ginseng fruit and swallowed it.
More energy erupted within her, and the phoenix could no longer maintain a smile as she listened to Kong Xuan and Zhen Yuanzi talk about Taoism. At this time, she couldn't bear it anymore, she closed her eyes and allowed the essence of the earth's pulse to nourish her whole body.
Kong Xuan and Zhen Yuanzi appeared to not have seen anything, surrounded by mist and filled with celestial music, they each expounded their own Dao.
Zhen Yuanzi believed that the earth carries a profound virtue that can bear everything and all misfortunes, while Kong Xuan believed that there are infinite mysteries within the five elements that can enable oneself to transcend the world.
The two quasi-saints put forward their own Dao to teach and verify, and felt they had gained much in the process.
Deng ChanYu, far away in the ChaoGa City, felt extremely hot all over her body. The crimson solar fire inside her was almost contained, and flames were emanating from her eyes, ears, mouth, and nose.
"Return to Lishan Mountain," the voice of the Mother of Lishan echoed in her ear. She had no time to think, the fire escape technique was ineffective, so she used her most familiar form, transforming into a red phoenix with the Nine-and-Eight Transformations. She didn't bother with causing a stir, and flew directly out of the city of ChaoGa like a meteor, heading towards the west and landing on Lishan Mountain.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye, both in ChaoGa City and Xiqu City, all the officials and people were stunned.
The King of Shang: "..."
Ji Chang: "Don't come over!"
