"Good heavens, ask one, one is not there; ask another, and still another, and they are not there."
Who remains in Jiao Teo now? Please tell me, which family's kingdom does Yu Xu Palace own today?
Jiang Ziya was a bit bewildered, wondering how to ask next. Who else could he turn to? After all, he couldn't go to his senior brother, the Yellow Dragon, could he?
"Then who is in charge of Yu Xu Palace at the moment?"
"It's Uncle Deng."
Jiang Ziya's first thought was of his named apprentice Deng Hua, known for his excellent martial arts skills. However, he remembered very clearly that Deng Hua was no longer alive. Now, could this Mr. Deng possibly be the same person?
"I have heard that Mr. Deng of Wa Guo Palace is in Yu Xu Palace, but I don't know."
The White Crane Child suddenly understood and his eyes held a hint of hostility as he looked towards the Longshen Elder, "Are the two of you here to find Elder Deng?"
"Yes, yes." Jiang Ziya nodded hastily, and the Longshen Elder on the side also responded with a perfunctory bow. As the respected elder of the Dragon race, he has reached his limit in accommodating a descendant of the bird species. Any further pressure might cause him to explode where he stands.
The White Crane did not say anything on his face, but his heart was scornful: "Then please, follow me."
Upon arriving at the entrance of Shenxiao Yufu Palace, he whispered a request: "Uncle, there are Jiang Ziya and a Dragon Race Elder who have come to pay their respects."
Hearing this, the Longshen Elder's red dragon brows rose, and he clenched his fists. What nonsense? Does old man I have no name? What is this business of seeking audience?
He held back his anger and remained silent.
After waiting for a dozen breaths, a voice came from inside the door: "Wait for me to change clothes, White Crane. Take the two friends to the Azure Green Jade Study to offer tea first. I will follow shortly."
"Yes, Uncle."
The White Crane led Jiang Ziya and the Longshen Elder to a side room called the Azure Green Jade Study, then respectfully offered them seats. He served spiritual tea and spiritual fruits, treating them as guests with great politeness.
Jiang Ziya felt inexplicably odd. During the forty years he spent on Kunlun Mountain, he spent most of his time in a thatched cottage outside of Yu Xu Palace. Occasionally, he would visit and enter the vast place that became its own miniature world. However, he didn't have a clear idea of how large it was or how many halls it had. But the Shengxiao Yufu Palace from before did leave an impression; was that the place where Nanxing Immortal cultivated?
The Southern Pole Immortal has somewhat of a meaning of having an elder son to help him retire. He has always been following Yuan Shici Tianzun, Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, and they all have their own caves outside, where they cultivate in their own solitude. They don't frequent the Yu Xu Palace. The Southern Pole Immortal doesn't have his own cave; he has been cultivating within the Yu Xu Palace all along.
How could the cave of the Southern Pole Immortal be occupied by outsiders? Jiang Ziya was a bit confused. He felt that the world had changed so quickly that it left him feeling like he had twisted his old back.
After fifteen minutes.
After the dragon elder continuously muttered "such a big ego" and "how come he's not coming out yet," Deng Chan Yu finally appeared.
When Jiang Ziya saw Deng Chan Yu again, he couldn't help but shed tears of joy. It was really hard to find you!
However,
Today, Deng Chan Yu sat atop a lotus throne, as if to match the style of Yu Xu Palace, she had specifically dressed in a plain colored Taoist robe, embroidered with suns, moons, and stars in gold and silver threads. She wore a golden lotus crown on her head and seemed to be holding an jade ruyi in her hands.
The White Crane Child might have been used to it, perhaps he didn't even care about Jiang Ziya and the Dragon Elder's attitude. He stood by Deng Chan Yu's side, holding a broom, looking straight ahead without turning his head.
Jiang Ziya: "?????"
Jiang Ziya also had a thought similar to that of Chi Jingzi before; is this really Yu Xu Palace where I stand? Where is my master?
With the Dragon Elder present, Jiang Ziya is now almost unrelated to Huanjiao. Deng Chan Yu's address to them is very common: "Two friends of Daoism, what brings you to find me in Yu Xu Palace?"
Jiang Ziya organized his thoughts. In any case, whether someone "occupies" Yu Xu Palace has nothing to do with him. He felt that this was home, but the other people might not think so.
"I heard that the Supreme Saint Mother of Nuwa repaired the sky and created humans in the ancient times, establishing unparalleled merits." Jiang Ziya started by praising Nuwa's achievements in ancient times.
Deng Chan Yu couldn't interrupt at this moment. She could only listen, occasionally showing expressions of excitement and enthusiasm to show that she was proud of her association with these achievements.
After a long-winded speech, Jiang Ziya finally got to the point: "Being as useless as I am, with a arduous path to cultivation and no hope in the celestial realm, I shouldn't have been greedy. However, now that I have been entrusted by the Emperor of the Heavens in the Court of Heavens, I wish to visit Saint Nuwa at the Palace of Nuwa and beg her, on behalf of all beings of the primordial chaos, to restore the sky and save the people from fire and water."
His words were very heartfelt, and his tone was very infectious. Even the White Crane Child couldn't help but look at him twice.
Deng Chan Yu directly declined: "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but my master has gone into seclusion. Even I cannot disturb her."
She paused and said, "If you two have some time to spare, you can stay in Yu Xu Palace for a while, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains, and appreciate the pleasantness of clear springs flowing through the heart. If you are busy with affairs, it's also fine to leave the mountains at this time."
Jiang Ziya shook his head slightly, "Don't say 'mountain scenery' anymore. I've cut wood for forty years and have long since grown tired of it."
He glanced at the Dragon Elder with the corner of his eyes. What I'm saying here is useless; it's your turn now.
The Dragon Elder was boiling inside, but this "Jade Clarity" person wasn't in a hurry or worried, taking things slowly, which made him very angry.
He performed a quick bow: "Your Daoist roots are in the doorway of Saint Nuwa, with merits that rival the creation, and the ability to turn the heavens and earth. Who doesn't know of your hand-tossing moons and suns? Saint Nuwa is in seclusion, so we naturally dare not disturb her. I just wanted to ask if you could repair the sky?"
Deng Chan Yu quickly shook her head: "My humble skills are not fit for such a grand task. Repairing the sky is so important. No, no, I am not qualified to do it."
The Dragon Elder couldn't bear the mutual probing with her any longer and directly revealed his trump card. He took out a short staff: "If you are willing to help, the dragon race will offer this staff as a token of gratitude for your kindness."
As soon as he took out the short staff, Deng Chan Yu's gaze was attracted.
This is a top-grade Primordial Treasure, a part of the Fenghuang Staff that embodies both the path of space and the path of flame.
The original Fenghuang Staff was broken into three parts, with the staff head and two sections of the staff body. Deng Chan Yu held one of the staff bodies, and obtained the location of the staff head from Qilin. Now, the last section of the staff body has appeared.
She sneered coldly, "Noble families are good at playing games. Using other people's things as gifts? Don't you think it's too arrogant?"
The Dragon Elder waved his hand, "Add three thousand catties of River Heavens sand."
"Humph."
"Add another 1,500 catties of Akai Yang fruit, 1,500 catties of Qing Xuan fruit, and 1,500 catties of Han Tan sacred copper."
Deng Chan Yu pondered and said, "I really don't feel confident."
"Add two ten thousand catties of Nanming Stone and ten thousand catties of Lihuo Ganlin."
Deng Chan Yu glared at him viciously, "How much phoenix essence have you stolen from the Feng race? Although there are also a lot of bones and scales from the Death Volcano side,"
With a serious expression, she said, "In times of danger, one must fulfill one's responsibilities! I will take you to the Palace of Nuwa."
