Chapter 116

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【2】 The Heavenly Court's conferral of divine positions is complete.

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The Heavenly Court's conferral of divine positions is complete.

Shi Ji and the others temporarily remained in the Heavenly Court, while Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao descended to the lower realm.

On the way back to Three Immortals Island.

Bi Xiao said: "The position Haotian conferred on my Jie Sect disciples is not bad; he's sensible."

"Senior Aunt, don't look at the Heavenly Court now, which has no authority in the Three Realms; after the conferral of gods, the Heavenly Court will firmly establish itself in the Three Realms."

Bi Xiao turned her head to look at Gu Xiu, doubt flashing in her beautiful eyes: "You're so certain?"

Gu Xiu nodded: "Senior Aunt, this matter involves a certain great figure, entailing immense karma; you'll know later."

Upon hearing this, Bi Xiao's face filled with curiosity, her eyes full of doubt: "Who is the great figure you speak of?"

Gu Xiu thought for a moment: "Senior Aunt, that great figure must not be spoken of lightly; if you want to know, lean your ear close, and I'll whisper it to you."

Seeing Gu Xiu again selling a mystery, a hint of doubt flashed in Bi Xiao's autumn-water-like eyes, but she leaned in.

Gu Xiu slightly tilted his head, drawing near Bi Xiao's ear.

Lowering his voice, warm breath lightly brushed Bi Xiao's ear, stirring a few strands of her loose hair.

"That great figure is the Dao Ancestor."

Bi Xiao heard this, her beautiful eyes filled with incredulous shock.

But considering that the Heavenly Court was rebuilt at Hongjun's behest, and he appointed Haotian as the new Heavenly Emperor to rule the Three Realms, nominally as the lord of the Three Realms, it's only natural that this involves him.

"Alright, Senior Aunt, let's not talk about this."

The Monster Court collapsed; to perfect the Heavenly Dao's order, Hongjun re-established the Heavenly Court, aiming to unite with the Dao, but discussing this with Bi Xiao is useless.

After a while, the two returned to Golden Turtle Island.

They immediately went to Bi You Palace and informed Tong Tian of the Heavenly Court entourage's affairs.

Inside Bi You Palace.

Tong Tian sat on a futon, Daoist rhythms flowing around him.

Upon learning the details, Tong Tian nodded, very pleased.

"Haotian's conferral of offices upon my Jie Sect immortals is satisfactory; next, they will serve in the Heavenly Court, assisting Haotian in strengthening the Court, which is also a great merit."

"Ancestral Master, that's exactly what I thought." Gu Xiu said.

"You've done well; during your time in heaven, your Second Ancestral Master came with a Nine-turn Golden Elixir to exchange for the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover; take this Nine-turn Golden Elixir."

Tong Tian said, waving his sleeve, and a delicate jade bottle appeared before Gu Xiu.

Gu Xiu received the jade bottle with both hands, his face full of joy: "Thank you, Ancestral Master, for the gift."

Bi Xiao watched from the side, her eyes also showing a hint of envy; the Three Xiao have never been granted a Nine-turn Golden Elixir.

Tong Tian slightly nodded and smiled.

"Bi Xiao, you Three Xiao have also contributed much; here is a Seven-turn Golden Elixir, considered my reward for you Three Xiao."

"'Thank you, Master.' Seeing the jade bottle floating over, Bi Xiao happily took it."

After the two bade farewell to Tong Tian, they left Bi You Palace.

Leaving Azure Tour Palace, Bi Xiao couldn't help but ask: "Gu Xiu, this Nine-turn Golden Elixir is the pinnacle of elixirs; how do you intend to use it?"

Gu Xiu smiled slightly: "Senior Aunt, I am already a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo; to break through, I need an opportunity, not just by taking pills; otherwise, with the Ren Sect sect leader's aid, giving each of the Twelve Golden Immortals of Jade Void a Nine-turn Golden Elixir, they would have already broken through to the quasi-sage and the peak of Great Luo Golden Immortal; thus this Nine-turn Golden Elixir must be saved for a critical moment."

After the Twelve Golden Immortals had their Three Flowers atop the head and Five Qi in the chest stripped, they became mortals; it was only when Taiqing Laozi gave each a Nine-turn Golden Elixir that they swiftly recovered their mana, showing the miraculous quality of this elixir.

A hint of contemplation appeared on Bi Xiao's face; she lowered her gaze slightly, pondered a moment, nodded: "Since you already have a plan, I won't pry further."

Seeing Bi Xiao not pressing further, Gu Xiu smiled faintly: "By the way, Senior Aunt, I also have something I want to give you."

Upon hearing Gu Xiu's words, Bi Xiao's eyes flickered with curiosity: "Something for me? What is it?"

Gu Xiu gave a mysterious smile and brought out the superior innate spiritual treasure, the Yin-Yang Separation Spike.

"This is a superior innate spiritual treasure I happened to obtain, the Yin-Yang Separation-Union Spike; considering the Three Xiao are three people, but Master and Senior Aunt, you only have the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron and Golden Flood Dragon Shears that can be used, destined that one person lacks a suitable magical treasure; fortunately, I have enough treasures for self-defense, so I give this Yin-Yang Separation-Union Spike to you Senior Aunt, also as repayment for the matter where you used the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron to seize the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover, which benefited me."

Looking at the Yin-Yang Separation-Union Spike, Bi Xiao's face showed a hint of delight, she raised her gaze to Gu Xiu.

"How did you obtain this magical treasure?"

Gu Xiu casually made up an excuse: "Senior Aunt, I obtained it by chance while out."

Bi Xiao, being straightforward, never having been polite with Gu Xiu, considering he indeed possesses many magical treasures, said: "Since you are wholeheartedly filial, honoring Senior Aunt me and your elder sisters, I will accept it."

Saying this, she took the superior innate spiritual treasure Gu Xiu handed over and examined it carefully.

"This magical treasure is indeed not bad; you really are thoughtful; if you encounter difficulties later, don't bear them alone, remember to come find Senior Aunt me."

Gu Xiu nodded and replied: "Senior Aunt, rest assured, I will."

As they conversed, preparing to set off for Three Immortals Island, they saw Duobao Daoist and the Three Great Holy Mothers approaching.

"Gu Xiu, Nephew; Bi Xiao, Junior Sister."

The Fire Spirit Holy Mother also came along.

Gu Xiu nodded and bowed his hands to Duobao and the others.

"Greetings, all Uncles and Senior Sisters."

Presumably returning to Golden Turtle Island drew attention, but Gu Xiu didn't mind much.

Duobao Daoist's face always bore that signature smile: "Nephew, no need for excessive courtesy; we already know about the Heavenly Court's conferral of positions on Shi Ji Junior Sister and others; after thinking, we wonder if you specially recommended Shi Ji Junior Sister and others to the sect leader for a reason?"

Gu Xiu was about to answer Duobao Daoist's question when the System suddenly rang.

"'Ding!'"

"'Because Shi Ji took up a post in heaven, the Chan Sect has rearranged its layout, planning to target the children of Ma Yuan and Shi Ji, triggering a random event; please, Host, make a choice.'"

"'Choice One: The Chan Sect plans to kill Shi Ji's child; choosing to intervene and save them rewards a Twelfth-grade Pure World White Lotus!'"

Option Two: The Expounding Sect plans to take action against Ma Yuan; choose to intervene and rescue; reward: one top-grade innate spiritual treasure!

Option three: turn a blind eye, reward participation award, ten thousand years of cultivation!

They looked at the options that appeared.

Gu Xiu pondered briefly.

If we summon Duobao and the others, whether it's Shi Ji's child or Ma Yuan, we can rescue them.

But Ma Yuan seems to be a pawn arranged by the Western Sect; later he defected to the Western Sect and became a Buddha, so not saving him would be fine, and if he is truly related to the Western Sect, it could even let the Western Sect cause trouble for the Jie Sect.

Gathering their thoughts, Gu Xiu silently recited.

Option one: rescue Shi Ji's child.

Ding!

Selection successful, mission time half a month, please host complete it as soon as possible, once time is up the mission fails!

Seeing the gazes of Daoist Duobao and the Four Holy Mothers, they looked over.

Gu Xiu nodded, their expression calm, and said: "Esteemed uncles, I already said before that the Sect of the Splitting would move against Shi Ji's uncle; I had long planned how to thwart the Sect of the Splitting's schemes, to rescue Shi Ji's uncle, but who would have thought that by a fortunate coincidence I discovered I could let my Jie Sect disciples take up heavenly posts early, so I recommended Shi Ji's uncle and others, thereby thwarting the Sect of the Splitting's plot."

But Shi Ji's uncle has just taken up a heavenly post, and the child in their cave dwelling has not yet been handed over; the Sect of the Splitting plans to move against Shi Ji's uncle's child, likely hoping to lure Shi Ji's uncle to demand an explanation, thus falling into their scheme; a few uncles can follow me to the White Bone Cave for a look, and then they will know my words are not false.

……

Upon hearing Gu Xiu's words, everyone's expressions turned solemn.

Daoist Duobao spoke.

Shi Ji's younger sister has taken up a heavenly post; we have an obligation to look after her child, so let me and my junior fellow disciple go to the White Bone Cave to check the situation.

The Golden Spirit Holy Mother beside them nodded slightly: "Then it will be a trouble for Senior Brother Duobao to accompany my junior fellow disciple on a trip."

The Four Great Direct Disciples are important disciples of the Jie Sect, responsible for managing the disciples on Gold Ao Island; this kind of thing cannot be done together.

Only Daoist Duobao can go in their stead to have a look and verify.

Gu Xiu nodded.

Alright, then I and Uncle Bi Xiao will first return to Three Immortals Island, and come again tomorrow to seek Uncle Duobao.

Daoist Duobao nodded and smiled: "Then, junior fellow disciple, we will meet again tomorrow morning."

After bidding farewell to everyone, Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao left Gold Ao Island and returned to Three Immortals Island.

Along the way, Bi Xiao inquired.

"Gu Xiu, how do you know the Sect of the Splitting intends to deal with Shi Ji's younger sister's child?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiu merely smiled lightly: "Uncle, this is a heavenly secret that cannot be spoken."

Bi Xiao pouted dissatisfiedly and said coquettishly: "Forget it if you won't tell me, but tomorrow I'll go with you to have a look."

"Uncle, I have no problem, but you need to get past the Master and Uncle Duobao."

Bi Xiao didn't mind, full of confidence: "What's difficult about that? Just leave it to me."

The two flew low over the sea, taking in the scenery along the way.

Along the way, the sea breeze gently brushed, the waves lashed the reefs, sending up sprays of white foam.

Returning to Three Immortals Island, Gu Xiu followed Bi Xiao to the residence of the Three Immortals, and told Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao about this trip.

Upon hearing that the Sect of the Splitting was scheming against Shi Ji's child, Gu Xiu said they would go with Daoist Duobao tomorrow to the White Bone Cave to check the situation.

Yun Xiao frowned slightly, her exquisite visage gaining a touch of gravity: "Does the Sect of the Splitting really have to resort to such means?"

"Elder sister, the Sect of the Splitting is just so despicable, using the exposition of the Heavenly Dao as an excuse to commit vile deeds; wouldn't it be better if we also went along tomorrow to have a look?" Bi Xiao said.

As long as we summon both Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao together, we need not worry about Yun Xiao not letting her tag along.

If the Three Immortals all go through Duobao's gate, there will surely be no problem, Bi Xiao thought.

Yun Xiao paced back and forth, thought a moment, then nodded.

"Alright, Shi Ji's younger sister, who has been away all these years, has now taken up a heavenly post; according to Gu Xiu, this plan ruins the Sect of the Splitting's scheming, thereby leading the Sect of the Splitting to plot against Shi Ji's younger sister's child; thus we cannot stand by and do nothing."

Seeing Yun Xiao agree, Bi Xiao's eyes instantly lit up with joy; she turned her head, gave Gu Xiu a playful wink, the corners of her mouth rising high, declaring victory.

Gu Xiu shook their head; Bi Xiao really has a lot of wicked ideas.

After informing them of this, Gu Xiu did not linger, but returned to their own quarters.

Not having gone far, Bi Xiao caught up; Gu Xiu stopped, their face full of doubt: "Uncle, did you catch up for something?"

"These past days I've been busy back and forth; I plan to go to the Fairy Spring to soak and relax; would you like to come along?" Bi Xiao blinked her eyes, her face brimming with a playful smile, her bright eyes fixed on Gu Xiu.

Gu Xiu did not know whether she was speaking seriously or joking.

But if it were fake, Bi Xiao merely joking, if Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao discovered it, they would not be able to explain themselves clearly.

Perhaps Bi Xiao is an innate spirit, possibly distinguishing between male and female, but having no concept of it.

Gu Xiu politely declined.

"Uncle, let's talk about this another time; I'll not go for now."

"Alright, then I can only go look for the elder and second sisters." Bi Xiao pouted, turned around, and hopped away.

Gu Xiu shook their head and walked back.

Returning to the residence, they found that Yang Jian and Yang Chan were not there, only the Heavenly Howling Dog remained guarding the house.

In a friendly manner, they communicated with the Heavenly Howling Dog a bit.

They learned that Yang Jian and Yang Chan had gone to Tao Shan to visit Yao Ji.

Gu Xiu thought for a moment.

"It seems we must devise a plan as soon as possible to save Yao Ji."

……

The next day, dawn broke faintly.

The Three Immortals together came to find Gu Xiu; before they even entered the courtyard, Bi Xiao's clear voice rang out.

"Gu Xiu, we're here!"

Hearing the sound, Gu Xiu came out from inside the house, looked up, and saw the three Xiao sisters walking lightly into the courtyard, their bodies surrounded by immortal spirit energy.

Gu Xiu chuckled and said, "Master, Martial Uncle, you've come so early."

Yun Xiao nodded slightly, a gentle smile on her face.

We can't delay this; we should go to White Bone Cave as soon as possible to check the situation, bring Shi Ji's child to Golden Ao Island, and after Shi Ji finishes her heavenly duties, we'll hand the child over to her.

As innate divine beings, the Jie Sect is practically the home of the Three Xiao, so we cannot allow others to destroy it.

Therefore, we attach great importance to this matter.

Thinking that the system gave half a month, it indicates the Chan Sect will not act so quickly.

Gu Xiu spoke.

"Master, don't worry, the Chan Sect won't act so quickly against Martial Uncle Shi Ji's child, but since Master and Martial Uncle have come, let's go to Golden Ao Island to find Elder Martial Uncle Duobao."

Yun Xiao looked at Gu Xiu and nodded: "Then let's set out."

Afterward, the four flew from Three Immortals Island toward Golden Ao Island.

Arriving outside Golden Ao Island, just as they were about to look for Daoist Duobao, they heard a hearty laugh.

Daoist Duobao flew out from Golden Ao Island, stepping on splendid radiant light.

"Junior Disciple, Junior Sister Xiao, how have you been?"

When Daoist Duobao arrived before them, the Three Xiao nodded slightly.

"Senior Brother Duobao."

Gu Xiu clasped his hands in greeting: "I pay my respects, Elder Martial Uncle."

Daoist Duobao nodded, wearing a kind smile.

"Junior Sister Xiao, I originally intended to go with Junior Disciple to White Bone Cave to check on Shi Ji's child, to see if the Chan Sect really acted against them; do you also want to come along and see?"

Yun Xiao nodded.

"Shi Ji's child, we should look after them a bit, so we want to go and see."

Yun Xiao spoke, and Daoist Duobao had no intention of refusing.

"That's good; with more people there's greater strength, and if anything happens, we can look out for each other."

After chatting a while, they all set off for Skull Mountain.