Chapter 13: with translation of chapter title

Having driven off the Jade Cauldron True Person and seized the Chan Sect's future guardian, this first level is considered passed.

Gu Xiu sat at the stone table, leisurely sipping tea, when Bi Xiao came over, excited and delighted, rushing toward the stone table like a gust of joy.

Her face lit up with a happy smile; she took three steps at a time and sat down unrestrained opposite Gu Xiu.

Gu Xiu asked, "Martial Uncle, did something good happen?"

"We drove off the Jade Cauldron True Person—such a proud, exhilarating matter—isn't it worth being happy about?"

Gu Xiu slightly raised his eyes, looking at Bi Xiao: "Driving off the Jade Cauldron True Person is indeed worth being happy about, but Martial Uncle coming to find me must have something else, right?"

Bi Xiao made a hushing gesture, poked her head out, looked around, and seeing no one, she spoke softly.

"The Jade Cauldron had an immortal root cut off by me; he's surely hiding somewhere in the East Sea to heal his wounds. If we find him and give him a little lesson, we'll see whether the Chan Sect still dares to look down on my Jie Sect disciples."

Gu Xiu frowned slightly: "Martial Uncle, do you want me to go out with you to find the Jade Cauldron True Person?"

Bi Xiao giggled: "As expected, you understand your Martial Uncle."

"Ding!"

"Bi Xiao invites the host to go out together to seek the Jade Cauldron's whereabouts, triggering an event option; please make a choice, host."

"Option One: Refuse Bi Xiao's request, reward one thousand years of cultivation!"

"Option Two: Agree to go out with Bi Xiao to search for the Jade Cauldron True Person's traces, reward the location where the Jade Cauldron True Person is hiding!"

Facing the system's options before him, Gu Xiu didn't know what to say.

Is this reward even a reward?

But the East Sea is so vast that if two people wander aimlessly, it's indeed hard to find anything.

Anyway, the Chan Sect has already been secretly dealing with the Jie Sect; now that we have a chance to teach the Jade Cauldron True Person a lesson, Gu Xiu naturally won't let it slip.

He silently chose the second option in his heart.

"Ding!"

"Selection successful, the Jade Cauldron True Person's hiding place has been marked for the host."

With the system's prompt sounding, Gu Xiu's mind gained the Jade Cauldron True Person's hiding place.

"Martial Uncle, we shouldn't delay; let's hurry out to find the Jade Cauldron True Person, lest he escape if we're late."

Bi Xiao didn't expect Gu Xiu to agree so readily.

"As expected, you understand me; let's go quickly, lest the eldest and second senior sisters find out."

She would come looking for Gu Xiu, since Gu Xiu is Yun Xiao's disciple; if discovered sneaking out, both would be punished, which is better than only one being punished.

The two no longer delayed.

They set out from Three Immortals Island.

They arrived at the East Sea.

Extending their divine sense, they probed the nearby islands.

The East Sea is boundless and vast, with islands scattered like stars.

Without the system's marker, just the two of them would hardly find the Jade Cauldron True Person's hiding place.

Gu Xiu deliberately had Bi Xiao follow him to the island where the Jade Cauldron True Person was hiding.

"Do you think the Jade Cauldron True Person is here?" Bi Xiao asked doubtfully.

Gu Xiu nodded: "Martial Uncle, I have a feeling the Jade Cauldron True Person is nearby."

Saying this, divine light shot from his eyes toward a small hill on an island below.

Boom—

The small hill on the island was blown apart.

At the same time, the Jade Cauldron True Person's figure flew out from within, speaking angrily and flustered.

"I, the poor Daoist, deliberately chose a place far from Three Immortals Island to hide, yet you two managed to find this spot—are you intending to exterminate me completely?"

Seeing the Jade Cauldron True Person appear, a flicker of surprise crossed Bi Xiao's eyes.

It really was Gu Xiu who found him.

"Heh, Jade Cauldron True Person, you Chan Sect disciples come to my Three Immortals Island to steal chickens and dogs; if I don't give you a lesson, you really think we're easy to bully!"

With Gu Xiu holding the line, Bi Xiao unsheathed the Golden Flood Dragon Shears without hesitation.

"Jade Cauldron True Person, let me sever a few more of your immortal roots!"

Having said that, she threw the Golden Flood Dragon Shears, which transformed into two flood dragons, carrying the power to destroy heaven and earth as they lunged at the Jade Cauldron True Person.

Knowing well the power of the Golden Flood Dragon Shears, the Jade Cauldron True Person dared not hesitate even a bit; he turned and fled, wind rising at his feet, his form like lightning, turning into a stream of light as he desperately escaped into the distance.

Seeing this, Bi Xiao gave chase without relent, gritting her silver teeth: "Jade Cauldron True Person, you won't escape today!"

Seeing this, the Jade Cauldron True Person, noting that Bi Xiao and Gu Xiu were pursuing so closely, gritted his teeth, immediately employed a secret concealment technique; his form vanished from the spot, and when he reappeared, he was already millions of li away.

At this moment, the Jade Cauldron True Person's appearance was extremely disheveled, hair flying, completely lacking his former immortal bearing, as he shouted curses toward the direction of Three Immortals Island.

"That bunch of hairy, horned Jie Sect folk are simply bullying people too much!"

"I, the Jade Cauldron True Person, have never suffered such humiliation!"

"One day, if I, the Jade Cauldron True Person, achieve the ambition to soar to the clouds, I will surely repay double!"

……

Seeing the Jade Cauldron True Person even use his life‑saving secret art, Bi Xiao's heart blossomed with joy, she couldn't stop smiling.

"Gu Xiu, you saw that just now, right? The Jade Cauldron True Person's sorry state."

Gu Xiu nodded: "Martial Uncle, I saw it, but don't pursue a desperate foe; if we later encounter Chan Sect disciples, one person shouldn't chase too deeply, lest we fall into their trap."

Bi Xiao patted her chest, assuring: "Martial Uncle knows what he's doing; this time we're just scaring the Jade Cauldron True Person, let's head back."

Jiang Ziya had not yet descended the mountain to confer godhood, and the Three Teachings had not yet completely broken ties, so Bi Xiao also dared not truly kill the Jade Cauldron True Person.

The two returned to Three Immortals Island, only to see Yun Xiao already waiting for them.

Big sister, what are you doing here? Bi Xiao felt a little guilty, like a thief.

Big sister, what are you doing here? Bi Xiao felt a little guilty, like a thief.

But we need to keep the quotation marks? The Chinese includes 「」. We'll keep English quotes? Usually we translate to English quotes. We'll use double quotes.

Thus: "Big sister, what are you doing here?" Bi Xiao felt a little guilty, like a thief.

But note the phrase "felt a little guilty, like a thief" is reduplication for emphasis. We'll capture as "felt a little guilty, like a thief". Good.

Yunxiao feigned anger and said: "I'm not here, where am I? I already said the great calamity is coming, don't run around outside."

Yun Xiao pretended to be angry and said: "I'm not here, where else could I be? I already said that with the great calamity approaching, don't run around outside recklessly."

We need to keep punctuation.

Thus: Yun Xiao feigned anger and said: "I'm not here, where else could I be? I already said that with the great calamity approaching, don't run around outside recklessly."

Big sister, I'm worried that True Person Yu Ding still harbors evil intentions and is hiding in the East Sea secretly causing trouble. I went out with Gu Xiu to investigate his whereabouts. If you don't believe me, ask your precious disciple.

"Big sister, I'm worried that True Person Yu Ding hasn't given up his evil intentions and is still hiding in the East Sea, secretly causing trouble. I went out with Gu Xiu to investigate his whereabouts. If you don't believe me, ask your precious disciple."

We need to keep quotes.

Thus: "Big sister, I'm worried that True Person Yu Ding hasn't given up his evil intentions and is still hiding in the East Sea, secretly causing trouble. I went out with Gu Xiu to investigate his whereabouts. If you don't believe me, ask your precious disciple."

Bi Xiao stepped forward, wrapped her arms around Yunxiao's arm in a coquettish manner, then secretly glanced at Gu Xiu.

Bi Xiao stepped forward, wrapped her arms around Yun Xiao's arm in a coquettish manner, then secretly glanced at Gu Xiu.

Thus: Bi Xiao stepped forward, wrapped her arms around Yun Xiao's arm in a coquettish manner, then secretly glanced at Gu Xiu.

Gu Xiu understood and clasped his fists.

Gu Xiu understood, and clasped his fists.

Thus: Gu Xiu understood and clasped his fists.

Master, I and Bi Xiao Shushu indeed went out to investigate True Person Yu Ding's whereabouts, to prevent him from harboring evil intentions and secretly causing trouble.

"Master, Bi Xiao Martial Uncle and I really went out to investigate True Person of Jade Cauldron's whereabouts, to prevent him from secretly causing trouble if he hasn't given up his evil intentions."

Thus: "Master, Bi Xiao Martial Uncle and I really went out to investigate True Person of Jade Cauldron's whereabouts, to prevent him from secretly causing trouble if he hasn't given up his evil intentions."

Yunxiao walked lightly, pacing back and forth, and said: "True Person of Jade Cauldron is injured; in the short term, he likely won't take action. Bi Xiao, stay put on Three Immortals Island. Gu Xiu, prepare yourself tomorrow and follow me to Gold Turtle Island to visit your various martial uncles and aunts."

Yun Xiao walked lightly, pacing back and forth, and said: "True Person of Jade Cauldron is injured; in the short term, he shouldn't make a move. Bi Xiao, stay put on Three Immortals Island. Gu Xiu, prepare yourself; tomorrow I'll take you to Golden Ao Island to visit your various martial uncles and seniors."

Thus: Yun Xiao walked lightly, pacing back and forth, and said: "True Person of Jade Cauldron is injured; in the short term, he shouldn't make a move. Bi Xiao, stay put on Three Immortals Island. Gu Xiu, prepare yourself; tomorrow I'll take you to Golden Ao Island to visit your various martial uncles and seniors."

Yes, big sister.

"Yes, Big Sister."

Thus: "Yes, Big Sister."

Yes, master.

"Yes, Master."

Thus: "Yes, Master."

After being on Three Immortals Island for so long, it's finally time to go to Gold Turtle Island to get acquainted; Gu Xiu is also a bit eager.

After being at Three Immortals for so long, finally we're going to Golden Ao Island to get acquainted; Gu Xiu also felt a bit eager.

Thus: After being at Three Immortals for so long, finally we're going to Golden Ao Island to get acquainted; Gu Xiu also felt a bit eager.

…… (ellipsis line). We need to output the line as is? The line contains only "……". We should translate? It's an ellipsis; we can keep as "……". Probably output same.

Thus: ……

The next day.

The next day.

Thus: The next day.

Early in the morning, Yunxiao came to find Gu Xiu, and the two set off for Gold Turtle Island.

Early in the morning, Yun Xiao came to find Gu Xiu, and the two headed for Golden Ao Island.

Thus: Early in the morning, Yun Xiao came to find Gu Xiu, and the two headed for Golden Ao Island.

Gold Turtle Island floats above the East Sea; its peaks rise and fall, layered shadows, misty immortal aura, auspicious signs filling the sky.

Golden Ao Island floats above the East Sea; its peaks rise and fall, broken shadows layered, immortal qi suffuses the air, auspicious signs fill the sky.

Thus: Golden Ao Island floats above the East Sea; its peaks rise and fall, broken shadows layered, immortal qi suffuses the air, auspicious signs fill the sky.

At the center of Gold Turtle Island stands the magnificent and grand Bi You Palace, where marvelous phenomena arise and myriad wonders evolve.

At the center of Golden Ao Island stands the Azure Wander Palace, magnificent and grand, with marvelous phenomena constantly arising, manifesting all kinds of wonders.

Thus: At the center of Golden Ao Island stands the Azure Wander Palace, magnificent and grand, with marvelous phenomena constantly arising, manifesting all kinds of wonders.

Gu Xiu and Yunxiao arrived at Gold Turtle Island, originally intending to get acquainted with Duo Bao and the Four Holy Mothers.

Gu Xiu and Yun Xiao arrived at Golden Ao Island, originally intending to get acquainted with Duobao and the Four Holy Mothers.

Thus: Gu Xiu and Yun Xiao arrived at Golden Ao Island, originally intending to get acquainted with Duobao and the Four Holy Mothers.

But somehow word leaked out about True Person of Jade Cauldron's embarrassment on Three Immortals Island, and also about his later pursuit by Bi Xiao; the story spread far and wide.

But unknown who leaked the news, the matter of True Person of Jade Cauldron suffering a setback on Three Immortals Island, and later him and Bi Xiao pursuing True Person of Jade Cauldron, spread without legs, becoming widely talked about.

Thus: But unknown who leaked the news, the matter of True Person of Jade Cauldron suffering a setback on Three Immortals Island, and later him and Bi Xiao pursuing True Person of Jade Cauldron, spread without legs, becoming widely talked about.

As soon as he and Yunxiao appeared, the disciples of the Sect of the Intercepting teaching on Gold Turtle Island gathered around to greet them.

As soon as he and Yun Xiao appeared, the Jie Sect disciples on Golden Ao Island gathered around to greet them.

Thus: As soon as he and Yun Xiao appeared, the Jie Sect disciples on Golden Ao Island gathered around to greet them.

Greetings, Senior Sister Yunxiao.

"Greetings, Senior Martial Sister Yun Xiao."

Thus: "Greetings, Senior Martial Sister Yun Xiao."

Senior Sister Yunxiao, this must be the disciple you took in? Indeed, he's a remarkable talent.

"Senior Martial Sister Yun Xiao, this must be the disciple you took in? Indeed, he's an outstanding talent."

Thus: "Senior Martial Sister Yun Xiao, this must be the disciple you took in? Indeed, he's an outstanding talent."

Junior nephew, I heard you attacked and injured True Person Yu Ding; you've brought honor to our Sect of the Cutting teaching. From now on, I'll be so impressed I won't need to lean on a wall—I'm completely convinced by you.

"Junior Disciple, I heard you attacked and injured Yu Ding True Person; you've brought honor to our Cutting Sect. From now on, I won't even lean on a wall—I'm completely convinced by you!"

Thus: "Junior Disciple, I heard you attacked and injured Yu Ding True Person; you've brought honor to our Cutting Sect. From now on, I won't even lean on a wall—I'm completely convinced by you!"

Junior nephew, if anyone bullies you, tell me and I'll stand up for you.

"Junior Disciple, if anyone bullies you, tell me and I'll stand up for you."

Thus: "Junior Disciple, if anyone bullies you, tell me and I'll stand up for you."

Gu Xiu looked bewildered; he never expected that on his first visit to Gold Turtle Island, the various uncles, aunts, senior brothers and sisters would be so enthusiastic.

Gu Xiu looked bewildered; he never expected that on his first visit to Golden Ao Island, all the martial uncles, seniors, brothers, and sisters would be so enthusiastic.

Thus: Gu Xiu looked bewildered; he never expected that on his first visit to Golden Ao Island, all the martial uncles, seniors, brothers, and sisters would be so enthusiastic.

Helpless, he could only go through the motions.

Helpless, he could only go through the motions.

Thus: Helpless, he could only go through the motions.

After escaping the entanglements of many fellow disciples, Yunxiao shook his head and said: "At a glance, this is clearly Bi Xiao's doing."

After shaking off the entanglements of many fellow disciples, Yun Xiao shook her head and said: "At a glance, this is clearly Bi Xiao's doing."

Thus: After shaking off the entanglements of many fellow disciples, Yun Xiao shook her head and said: "At a glance, this is clearly Bi Xiao's doing."

Gu Xiu didn't know what to say for a moment, so he just joked.

Gu Xiu didn't know what to say for a moment, so he just joked.

Thus: Gu Xiu didn't know what to say for a moment, so he just joked.

I didn't expect that Bi Xiao Shushu would be quite skilled in this regard...

"I didn't expect Bi Xiao Martial Uncle to be quite skilled in this regard..."

Thus: "I didn't expect Bi Xiao Martial Uncle to be quite skilled in this regard..."

Originally we came to get acquainted with Duo Bao and the Four Holy Mothers, but now it seems they already know him.

Originally we came to get acquainted with Duobao and the Four Holy Mothers, but now they probably already know him.

Thus: Originally we came to get acquainted with Duobao and the Four Holy Mothers, but now they probably already know him.

Gold Turtle Island is formed by hundreds of spiritual veins intersecting and crisscrossing, nourished by those veins, evolving into a blessed land for cultivation in all four directions; many abodes of the Sect of the Cutting teaching's disciples are located on Gold Turtle Island.

Golden Ao Island, crisscrossed by hundreds of spiritual veins and nourished by them, has evolved into a blessed land for cultivation in all four directions; many Jie Sect disciples' abodes are located on the island.

Thus: Golden Ao Island, crisscrossed by hundreds of spiritual veins and nourished by them, has evolved into a blessed land for cultivation in all four directions; many Jie Sect disciples' abodes are located on the island.

And the abodes of the four direct transmissions are the finest caves in each of the four auspicious directions.

And the abodes of the Four Great Direct Disciples are the finest among the blessed lands of the southeast, northwest, etc.

Thus: And the abodes of the Four Great Direct Disciples are the finest among the blessed lands of the southeast, northwest, etc.

Gu Xiu and Yunxiao planned to first visit Duo Bao.

Gu Xiu and Yun Xiao planned to first visit Duobao.

Thus: Gu Xiu and Yun Xiao planned to first visit Duobao.

As soon as they arrived, before Yunxiao could introduce them, Duo Bao's voice came from within the cave.

Just as they arrived, before Yun Xiao could introduce them, Duobao's voice came from within the abode.

Thus: Just as they arrived, before Yun Xiao could introduce them, Duobao's voice came from within the abode.

Junior Sister Yunxiao, this is the disciple you took in? Indeed, he's quite extraordinary.

"Junior Martial Sister Yun Xiao, this is the disciple you took in? Indeed, he's quite extraordinary."

Thus: "Junior Martial Sister Yun Xiao, this is the disciple you took in? Indeed, he's quite extraordinary."

Because he had consumed the Chaos Lotus Seed and his legs had been transformed, Duo Bao would not be surprised by Gu Xiu at all.

Having consumed Chaos Lotus Seeds and undergone transformation, Duobao would not be surprised at all by Gu Xiu.

Thus: Having consumed Chaos Lotus Seeds and undergone transformation, Duobao would not be surprised at all by Gu Xiu.

Seeing a somewhat plump Daoist step out, Gu Xiu clasped his fists and said: "Gu Xiu, greetings, Elder Duo Bao."

Seeing a somewhat plump Taoist practitioner step out, Gu Xiu clasped his fists and said: "Gu Xiu, greetings, Elder Duobao."

Thus: Seeing a somewhat plump Taoist practitioner step out, Gu Xiu clasped his fists and said: "Gu Xiu, greetings, Elder Duobao."

Although Duo Bao is plump, he shows no sign of clumsiness; his face always bears a kind smile, making him very approachable.

Although Duobao is plump, he shows no sign of clumsiness; his face always bears a kind smile, very approachable.

Thus: Although Duobao is plump, he shows no sign of clumsiness; his face always bears a kind smile, very approachable.

Junior nephew, I've heard about your deeds; though our Sect of the Cutting teaching and the Sect of the Primordial teaching have long-standing grievances, we cannot readily act. As a junior who injured True Person Yu Ding, even the Second Elder cannot say much.

"Junior Disciple, I've heard about your matter. Our Jie Sect and Chan Sect have long-held grudges, but we can't readily act; you're a junior who injured Yu Ding True Person, so even the Second Elder can't say much."

Thus: "Junior Disciple, I've heard about your matter. Our Jie Sect and Chan Sect have long-held grudges, but we can't readily act; you're a junior who injured Yu Ding True Person, so even the Second Elder can't say much."

You have vented our Sect of the Cutting teaching's frustration; Elder, I will give you a magical treasure as a greeting gift.

"You've vented our Jie Sect's frustration; Elder, I'll give you a magical treasure as a greeting gift."

Thus: "You've vented our Jie Sect's frustration; Elder, I'll give you a magical treasure as a greeting gift."

Seeing Duo Bao give him a bag, Gu Xiu wondered: "Elder, what is this bag used for?"

Seeing Duobao hand over a bag, Gu Xiu wondered: "Elder, what is this bag used for?"

Thus: Seeing Duobao hand over a bag, Gu Xiu wondered: "Elder, what is this bag used for?"

Duo Bao calmly said: "This is my crafted Universe bag; although it looks small, it contains a universe, capable of holding a small world; whether rare treasures or weapons, they can be easily stored inside, and its sealing power can also capture enemies."

Duobao calmly said: "This is the Universe Bag I refined. Though it looks small, it contains the universe, capable of holding a small world; whether rare treasures or weapons, they can be easily stored inside. It also has sealing power, able to capture enemies."

Thus: Duobao calmly said: "This is the Universe Bag I refined. Though it looks small, it contains the universe, capable of holding a small world; whether rare treasures or weapons, they can be easily stored inside. It also has sealing power, able to capture enemies."

Thank you, Elder, for the treasure.

"Thank you, Elder, for the treasure."

Thus: "Thank you, Elder, for the treasure."

Upon hearing the description, Gu Xiu's eyes gleamed with desire; this Universe bag is quite handy for storing things.

Upon hearing the description, Gu Xiu's eyes gleamed with desire; the Universe Bag is quite handy for storing things normally.

Thus: Upon hearing the description, Gu Xiu's eyes gleamed with desire; the Universe Bag is quite handy for storing things normally.

…… (ellipsis). We'll output same.

Thus: ……

After bidding farewell to Duo Bao, they next went to visit the Golden Spirit Holy Mother.

After bidding farewell to Duobao, they next went to visit the Golden Holy Mother.

Thus: After bidding farewell to Duobao, they next went to visit the Golden Holy Mother.

The Golden Spirit Holy Mother saw Yunxiao with a happy expression, and they exchanged warm greetings.

The Golden Holy Mother saw Yun Xiao's happy face, and they exchanged warm greetings.

Thus: The Golden Holy Mother saw Yun Xiao's happy face, and they exchanged warm greetings.

Gu Xiu also refrained from interrupting; after they finished chatting, he clasped his fists.

Gu Xiu also didn't dare to interrupt; he waited until they finished chatting, then clasped his fists.

Thus: Gu Xiu also didn't dare to interrupt; he waited until they finished chatting, then clasped his fists.

I pay my respects, Elder Golden Spirit.

"Paying respects, Elder Golden Holy."

Thus: "Paying respects, Elder Golden Holy."

As the foremost female immortal of the Sect of the Cutting teaching, the Golden Spirit Holy Mother has a dignified appearance, eyes like stars, and her feet emanate auspicious signs.

As the foremost female immortal of the Jie Sect, the Golden Holy Mother has a dignified appearance, eyes like stars, and her feet bring auspicious signs.

Thus: As the foremost female immortal of the Jie Sect, the Golden Holy Mother has a dignified appearance, eyes like stars, and her feet bring auspicious signs.

After glancing at Gu Xiu, she nodded with a smile and said: "These past few days on Gold Turtle Island, everyone's been talking about how you and the Three Xiao Sisters have beaten True Person Yu Ding black and blue; especially you, as a junior, you've made True Person Yu Ding lose face, giving our Sect of the Cutting teaching's disciples a vent for their frustration; everyone is delighted, and I believe Elder Duo Bao has already given you a greeting gift."

After glancing at Gu Xiu and nodding with a smile, she said: "These past few days on Golden Ao Island, everyone's been talking about how you and the Three Xiao Junior Martial Sisters beat Yu Ding True Person black and blue; especially you, as a junior, you've made Yu Ding True Person lose all face, giving our Jie Sect disciples a vent for their frustration—everyone's delighted, and I believe Elder Duobao has already given you a greeting gift."

Thus: After glancing at Gu Xiu and nodding with a smile, she said: "These past few days on Golden Ao Island, everyone's been talking about how you and the Three Xiao Junior Martial Sisters beat Yu Ding True Person black and blue; especially you, as a junior, you've made Yu Ding True Person lose all face, giving our Jie Sect disciples a vent for their frustration—everyone's delighted, and I believe Elder Duobao has already given you a greeting gift."

But Elder, you don't have as many treasures as Elder Duo Bao; this Spiritual treasure robe is my greeting gift to you.

"But, Elder, I don't have as many treasures as Elder Duobao; this Spirit Rhinoceros Robe is my greeting gift to you."

Thus: "But, Elder, I don't have as many treasures as Elder Duobao; this Spirit Rhinoceros Robe is my greeting gift to you."

The Golden Spirit Holy Mother raised her hand, and a shining golden treasure robe appeared in her palm.

The Golden Holy Mother raised her hand, and a gleaming golden robe appeared in her palm.

Thus: The Golden Holy Mother raised her hand, and a gleaming golden robe appeared in her palm.

Gu Xiu eagerly accepted it, clasped his fists, and said: "Thank you, Elder, but what are the effects of this robe?"

"Whatever is freely given to Gu Xiu, he'll accept; he clasped his fists and said: 'Thank you, Elder, but what effect does this robe have?'"

Thus: "Whatever is freely given to Gu Xiu, he'll accept; he clasped his fists and said: 'Thank you, Elder, but what effect does this robe have?'"

The Golden Spirit Holy Mother slowly replied: "The Soul-link treasure robe is my creation; as its name suggests, this robe can communicate with the wearer's spirit, automatically sense danger and preemptively form a protective barrier, whose strength increases with the wearer's magical power."

The Golden Holy Mother slowly said: "The Spirit Rhinoceros Robe is my creation; as its name suggests, this robe can communicate with the wearer's spirit, automatically sensing danger and forming a protective barrier in advance; the barrier's strength increases with the wearer's magical power."

Thus: The Golden Holy Mother slowly said: "The Spirit Rhinoceros Robe is my creation; as its name suggests, this robe can communicate with the wearer's spirit, automatically sensing danger and forming a protective barrier in advance; the barrier's strength increases with the wearer's magical power."

Thank you, Elder, for the treasure. It sounds good; wearing it adds an extra layer of security for oneself.

"Thank you, Elder, for the treasure." It sounds decent; wearing it also adds a layer of insurance for oneself.

Thus: "Thank you, Elder, for the treasure." It sounds decent; wearing it also adds a layer of insurance for oneself.

After parting with the Golden Spirit Holy Mother, they then visited the Turtle Spirit Holy Mother and the Wu Dang Holy Mother, each receiving a treasure.

After parting with the Golden Holy Mother, they then visited the Turtle Holy Mother and the Non-action Holy Mother, each receiving a treasure.

Thus: After parting with the Golden Holy Mother, they then visited the Turtle Holy Mother and the Non-action Holy Mother, each receiving a treasure.

The Turtle Spirit Holy Mother was generous, lavishly praising Gu Xiu for bringing honor to the Sect of the Cutting teaching, and directly gave him a lower-grade innate spiritual treasure.

The Turtle Holy Mother was generous, lavishly praising Gu Xiu for bringing honor to the Jie Sect, and directly gave him a lower-grade innate spirit treasure.

Thus: The Turtle Holy Mother was generous, lavishly praising Gu Xiu for bringing honor to the Jie Sect, and directly gave him a lower-grade innate spirit treasure.

The more mysterious Wu Dang Holy Mother's magical gift was also special: she gave him a puppet.

The rather mysterious Non-action Holy Mother's magical treasure was also special: she gave him a puppet.

Thus: The rather mysterious Non-action Holy Mother's magical treasure was also special: she gave him a puppet.

After visiting the four direct disciples, Gu Xiu specifically went to see the Fire Spirit Holy Mother, then returned with Yunxiao to Three Immortals Island.

After visiting the Four Great Direct Disciples, Gu Xiu specially went to see the Fire Holy Mother, then he and Yun Xiao returned to Three Immortals Island.

Thus: After visiting the Four Great Direct Disciples, Gu Xiu specially went to see the Fire Holy Mother, then he and Yun Xiao returned to Three Immortals Island.

This trip to get acquainted was quite fruitful; upon returning, Gu Xiu began studying the treasures he had obtained.

This trip to get acquainted was quite fruitful; upon returning, Gu Xiu began studying the treasures he'd obtained.

Thus: This trip to get acquainted was quite fruitful; upon returning, Gu Xiu began studying the treasures he'd obtained.

Discovered the puppet given by the Formless Holy Mother; it offers considerable room for operation.

As long as the spell is chanted to activate it, it will become a puppet indistinguishable from a real person, capable of communicating with people and imitating anyone's appearance and voice.

It's quite good for running errands, serving tea and water, and attending to people.

Suddenly, a clear, bell-like voice rang out.

"Gu Xiu, what are you doing?"

A slender jade hand slapped Gu Xiu's shoulder.

The person who arrived was Bi Xiao, looking curious as she watched Gu Xu tossing things about.

Martial Uncle, I'm rummaging through the things the Martial Uncles and Martial Elders gave me.

Gu Xu was very curious about where Bi Xiao had come from.

Upon hearing that, Bi Xiao blinked her lively eyes and leaned in with interest.

Let Martial Uncle take a look for you.

Since Martial Uncle was being so proactive, Gu Xu couldn't refuse: Thank you for the trouble, Martial Uncle.

Bi Xiao crouched down and began toying with those few Dharma treasures, as if playing with new toys.

The Dharma treasures given by Senior Martial Brother Duobao and Senior Martial Sister Jinling are quite suitable for your cultivation level, but could we discuss something? May I borrow the puppet that Peerless Martial Sister gave you for Martial Uncle's use?

Martial Uncle, if you like it, just take it.

Junior Disciple, you're wonderful; Martial Uncle will surely take you to some fun place in the future.

……

Time flew by; the Investiture of the Gods had reached its second year, which was also the eighth year of King Zhou's reign.

Marquis of Yi Province Su Hu rose in rebellion as scheduled.

Kunlun Mountain.

Jade Void Palace.

After returning from the Eastern Sea, True Person Jade Ding went back to Kunlun Mountain and then proceeded to the Jade Void Palace to pay respects to Yuanshi Tianzun.

True Person Jade Ding pays respects to Master; may Master's holy longevity be boundless!

True Person Jade Ding placed his forehead on the ground, not daring to look at Yuanshi Tianzun.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat upright on the auspicious clouds, opened his eyes, and glanced at True Person Jade Ding.

Jade Ding, do you have any matter?

Master, I am incapable; there have been some unexpected developments in accepting Yang Jian as a disciple.

Yang Jian was specially planned by the Enlightenment Sect as a future guardian of the Enlightenment Sect.

Even before his birth, everything had been calculated; logically, it should have been foolproof.

Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly.

Tell me what happened.

Although his voice was calm and without ripple, it carried an authority that could not be refused.

True Person Jade Ding had no choice but to recount from the beginning the unexpected events surrounding the acceptance of a disciple, all the way to the shore of the Eastern Sea, describing what had happened on the Three Immortals Island.

Of course, he deliberately omitted the parts that would embarrass him.

Upon hearing that, Yuanshi Tianzun secretly calculated and found that Yang Jian was indeed already someone else's disciple.

But Yuanshi found it hard to believe that a third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect would sabotage his Enlightenment Sect's plan; he wondered whether it was related to Tong Tian, using a third-generation disciple to take the blame, so that he would not have to launch a punitive expedition over a mere third-generation disciple.

Seeing Yuanshi Tianzun remain silent, True Person Jade Ding felt terrified and uneasy.

Disciple has been incompetent; I earnestly beg Master to punish me!

This matter must be related to Tong Tian; whoever dares to seize the Enlightenment Sect's future guardian, this Venerable will certainly not let it go—I will personally go to the Bi You Palace to seek an explanation!

Upon hearing that, True Person Jade Ding felt a surge of joy—with a sage stepping in, perhaps this disciple Yang Jian still has a chance.