Chapter 179

"Older sister, older sister, is this the precious disciple you took in?"

Older sister, older sister, is this the precious disciple you took in?

Gu Xiu had planned to go to Gold Turtle Island with Yun Xiao to meet Duo Bao and the Four Holy Mothers and get acquainted.

A green‑robed female immortal suddenly appeared, smiling brightly and speaking in a teasing tone.

Translation: "A green-clad female immortal suddenly appeared, smiling sweetly, her tone somewhat teasing."

Her pert nose bridge is delicate and petite, giving the green‑robed fairy a cute, lively appearance.

Translation: "Her nose was pert and delicate, small and exquisite, making the green-clad immortal look mischievous and lively."

During his stay on Three Immortals Island, Gu Xiu had only seen Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao, never Bi Xiao, so he immediately realized the newcomer must be Bi Xiao of the Three Xiao.

Translation: "During this time on Three Immortals Island, I had only seen Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao, never Bi Xiao, so I had already guessed the newcomer's identity: she was Bi Xiao of the Three Xiao."

As soon as Bi Xiao arrived, she circled Gu Xiu, sizing him up.

Translation: "As soon as Bi Xiao arrived, she began to circle Gu Xiu, sizing him up."

Gu Xiu bowed and said, 'Greetings, Aunt Bi Xiao.'

Translation: "Gu Xiu clasped his hands and said, 'Greetings, Martial Uncle Bi Xiao.'"

After circling twice, Bi Xiao stopped, a smile playing on her lips, and she said cheerfully.

Translation: "After two circles, Bi Xiao stopped, the corner of her mouth lifting in an arc, and she said with a giggle."

Junior, you're impressive; that heavenly phenomenon just now must have been your doing—your background is certainly not ordinary.

Translation: "'Junior, you're not bad. That heaven‑earth omen just now was your doing, right? Your background is certainly not ordinary.'"

Elder sister said you've only trained with her for a little over a hundred years; you were a mortal before, now you're a golden immortal—you've risen so fast, did she secretly give you some divine elixir?

Translation: "'Older sister says you've only cultivated with her for a little over a hundred years; you were a mortal before, and now you're already a Golden Immortal. You've risen so fast—did older sister secretly feed you some divine pills?'"

Gu Xiu would have liked to take pills to advance, but Yun Xiao never gave him any cultivation‑boosting elixirs.

Gu Xiu would have liked to take pills to advance, but Yun Xiao never gave him any cultivation‑boosting elixirs.

'Uh...' Seeing Bi Xiao lean forward, she stepped closer and stared at him; Gu Xiu was momentarily at a loss for how to reply.

Translation: "'Uh…' Seeing Bi Xiao lean forward slightly, she moved in and stared at him; Gu Xiu hesitated, not knowing how to answer."

Fortunately Yun Xiao stepped in, grabbed Bi Xiao, and took her back.

Translation: "Fortunately, Yun Xiao intervened, grabbing Bi Xiao and pulling her back."

'Bi Xiao, weren't you supposed to cultivate properly and not emerge until you break through to the mid‑stage of Great Luo Golden Immortal? How did you manage to come out?'

Translation: "'Bi Xiao, you weren't supposed to just cultivate peacefully—you weren't allowed to leave until you broke through to mid‑stage Great Luo Golden Immortal. How did you manage to come out?'"

'Elder sister, you can't just say "break through" and expect it to happen; I haven't even felt the opportunity for a breakthrough, and staying in seclusion would just be wasting time. Besides, your precious disciple has arrived, and as her uncle‑master, how could I not come out to see her, right, junior?'

Translation: "'Older sister, breakthroughs aren't something you can just say and have happen; I haven't felt the right moment. Going into seclusion would just waste time. Besides, your precious disciple has arrived, and as her Martial Uncle, how could I not come out to see her, Martial Nephew?'"

Just as Gu Xiu was about to answer, the system suddenly appeared.

Translation: "Just as Gu Xiu was about to answer, the System suddenly appeared."

Ding!

Translation: "'Ding!'"

'Bi Xiao queries the host, triggering a selectable event; please choose, host.'

Translation: "'Bi Xiao inquires of the host, triggering a selectable event; please make a choice, host.'"

'Choice 1: Speak well of Bi Xiao, reward: the complete Seventy‑Two Earthly Fiends Techniques!'

Translation: "'Choice One: Speak well of Bi Xiao, reward: the Complete Seventy‑Two Earthly Fiends Techniques!'"

'Choice 2: Play dumb, reward: none!'

Translation: "'Choice Two: Play dumb, reward: none.'"

The Nine‑Turn Mystic Technique is split among the Human, Chan, and Jiao sects, so the Seventy‑Two Earthly Fiends Techniques Yun Xiao taught him are incomplete.

Translation: "The Nine Revolutions Mystic Technique is divided among humanity, the Chan Sect, and the Jie Sect; the Seventy‑Two Earthly Fiends Techniques that Yun Xiao passed to him are therefore incomplete."

Now there's a chance to obtain the complete version, and Gu Xiu naturally won't let it slip.

Translation: "Now there is a chance to obtain the complete version, and Gu Xiu will naturally not let it slip."

He silently chose option one.

Translation: "He silently chose Choice One in his heart."

'Master, Aunt Bi Xiao is right—breakthroughs can't be rushed; without the right opportunity, even forced seclusion won't bring a breakthrough. Moreover, Aunt Bi Xiao came just to see her disciple.'

Translation: "'Master, Martial Uncle Bi Xiao is right—breakthroughs can't be rushed; without the right opportunity, even forced seclusion makes breakthrough difficult. Moreover, Martial Uncle Bi Xiao came just to see his disciple.'"

The Investiture of the Gods lasts only twenty‑eight years; if Bi Xiao manages to break through to mid‑stage Great Luo Golden Immortal within that time, Gu Xiu would devour the whole Three Immortals Island—without even chewing.

Translation: "Within the short twenty‑eight years of the Investiture of the Gods, if Bi Xiao manages to break through to mid‑stage Great Luo Golden Immortal in that time, Gu Xiu would devour the whole Three Immortals Island—without even chewing."

So it's better to make the most of this time, eat well, drink well, and prepare for the Investiture of the Gods.

Translation: "So it's better to eat well, drink well, and prepare for the Investiture of the Gods during this time."

Ding!

Translation: "'Ding!'"

'Task completed: spoke well of Bi Xiao; congratulations, host, you have obtained the complete Seventy‑Two Earthly Fiends Techniques!'

Translation: "'Task completed for speaking well of Bi Xiao—congratulations, host, you have obtained the contents of the Complete Seventy‑Two Earthly Fiends Techniques!'"

Gu Xiu claimed the reward, and the complete contents of the Seventy‑Two Earthly Fiends Techniques appeared in his mind.

Translation: "Gu Xiu claimed the reward, and the full contents of the Complete Seventy‑Two Earthly Fiends Techniques appeared in his mind."

'Good junior, you're impressive; as your uncle‑master, I'll give you a magical treasure on our first meeting.'

Translation: "'Good Martial Nephew, you're impressive; on our first meeting, Martial Uncle will give you a Dharma treasure.'"

Seeing Gu Xiu speak well of her, Bi Xiao happily took out a small, crystal‑clear shield.

Translation: "Seeing Gu Xiu speak well of her, Bi Xiao happily produced a small, crystal‑clear shield."

'This is the Mystic Ice Shield, which I forged myself from 100,000‑year‑old mystic ice; it can block a full‑force strike from a Great Luo Golden Immortal and can also release a freezing aura to wound enemies.'

Translation: "'This is a Profound Ice Shield, forged by me, Martial Uncle, from 100,000‑year‑old profound ice; it can block a full‑force strike from a Great Luo Golden Immortal and also release a frigid aura to wound the enemy.'"

'Thank you, uncle‑master.'

Translation: "'Thank you, Martial Uncle.'"

Gu Xiu also went to take it, smiling happily.

Translation: "Gu Xiu also went to take it, his face bright with joy."

A shield that can block a full‑force strike from a Great Luo Golden Immortal—don't pass it up.

Translation: "A shield capable of blocking a Great Luo Golden Immortal's full‑force strike—don't turn it down."

Yun Xiao beside them shook his head.

Translation: "Yun Xiao beside him shook her head."

'A single Mystic Ice Shield has bought you over; I don't even know whose disciple you are.'

Translation: "'One Profound Ice Shield and you're bought off—I don't even know whose disciple you are.'"

'Elder sister, what do you mean by "bought over"? It shows that the junior also supports my idea; I plan to go out and gain more experience, maybe I'll find the breakthrough opportunity, so I won't need to retreat—breakthrough will come naturally when the conditions are right.' Bi Xiao pouted her lips, looking aggrieved.

Translation: "'Older sister, what 'buying off'? It shows the Martial Nephew also supports my idea. Once I go out for more training, I might just find the breakthrough opportunity—no need for seclusion; breakthrough will come naturally when the conditions are right.' Bi Xiao pouted, looking aggrieved."

Yun Xiao said: 'I think you just want to go out and play, but now the world faces a great calamity; we should heed the master's words and not run about. Of course, Elder Sister wants to take Gu Xiu to Gold Turtle Island to visit our senior brothers and sisters; if you want to come, you can join us.'

Translation: "Yun Xiao said, 'I think you just want to go out and play, but now the world faces a great calamity; we should heed the Master's words and not run about. Of course, if Older Sister wants to bring Gu Xiu to Golden Turtle Island to visit our senior martial brothers and sisters, you're welcome to come along.'"

'Elder sister, I'm not going; going to Gold Turtle Island is no different from staying on Three Immortals Island—I'll stay here to accompany the Second Sister.'

Translation: "'Older sister, I'm not going; going to Golden Turtle Island is no different from staying on Three Immortals Island—I'll stay here to accompany the Second Sister.'"

'Alright then, we'll go and come back quickly.'

Translation: "'All right, then we'll go and come back quickly.'"

……

Translation: "……"

At that moment.

Translation: "At that moment."

A fierce aura appeared outside Three Immortals Island, and a voice came from outside.

Translation: "A fierce aura appeared outside Three Immortals Island, and a voice came from outside."

'May I ask, is this the dojo of the Three Xiao Ladies?'

Translation: "'May I ask, is this the dojo of the Three Xiao Ladies?'"

The visitor was True Person Yuzhen, who had been wandering in the East Sea for a while; after calculating Yang Jian's exact location, he rushed over and discovered he was on Three Immortals Island.

Translation: "The visitor was True Person Jade Ding, who had been wandering in the East Sea for a while; having calculated Yang Jian's exact location, he rushed over and discovered he was on Three Immortals Island."

The Chan sect, in preparation for the Investiture of the Gods, had already studied every threatening disciple in the Jiao sect; the Three Xiao are very strong, and one person alone would be hard‑pressed to oppose them, so they plan to try courtesy before force.

Translation: "The Chan Sect, in preparation for the Investiture of the Gods, had long studied every threatening disciple in the Jie Sect; the Three Xiao are very strong, and one person alone would be no match, so they planned to try courtesy before force."

'Who is making a ruckus outside Three Immortals Island?' With a loud shout, Bi Xiao's figure appeared first.

Translation: "'Who is making a ruckus outside Three Immortals Island?' A sharp shout rang out, and Bi Xiao's figure appeared first."

Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao followed closely behind.

Translation: "Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao followed closely behind."

Gu Xiu did not follow them; he stayed on the island to watch the excitement.

Translation: "Gu Xiu did not follow; he stayed on the island to watch the excitement."

Upon seeing it was True Person Yuzhen, Bi Xiao furrowed her lovely brows: 'True Person Yuzhen, as a Chan sect disciple, what are you doing on Three Immortals Island? Are you here to pick a fight?'

Translation: "Upon seeing True Person Jade Ding, Bi Xiao's beautiful brows furrowed slightly: 'True Person Jade Ding, you're a Chan Sect disciple—what are you doing on Three Immortals Island? Are you here to pick a fight?'"

The Jiao and Chan sects are on bad terms.

Translation: "The Jie Sect and the Chan Sect are on bad terms."

Since the Three Pure Ones split their teachings, the Jiao sect moved from Kunlun Mountain to Gold Turtle Island, and each has gone its own way.

Translation: "Since the Three Pure Ones split, the Jie Sect moved from Kunlun Mountain to Golden Turtle Island, and each has gone its own way."

The last time the Three Xiao saw True Person Yuzhen was at the previous celestial assembly.

Translation: "The last time the Three Xiao saw True Person Jade Ding was during the previous Yuan Assembly."

'Reply, fellow Daoists: there is someone on your Three Immortals Island with whom I have a karmic teacher‑disciple bond; I hope you will hand him over to me.'

Translation: "'Returning to the three Fellow Daoists, there is a person on your Three Immortals Island with whom I have a master‑destiny; I hope you will hand him over to me.'"

Bi Xiao snorted coldly; she opposes whatever the Chan sect disciple wants to do.

Translation: "Bi Xiao gave a cold snort; whatever the Chan Sect disciples want to do, she opposes."

'You think we have your disciple on Three Immortals Island? That's a huge joke! Even if we did, the fact that you've come here shows you have a karmic link with our island, not with you; sensible people should leave quickly, or else don't blame us for bullying you.'

Translation: "'You claim we have your disciple on Three Immortals Island? That's a huge joke. Even if we did, the fact that you've come to our island shows we have affinity with it, not with you. If you're wise, leave now—otherwise, don't blame us for bullying you later.'"

Although Yun Xiao's tone was calm, he also issued an order to expel the guest.

Translation: "Although Yun Xiao's tone was calm, she also issued an order to expel the guest."

'True Person Yuzhen, I think you're mistaken; Three Immortals Island doesn't have the person you're looking for—please go back.'

Translation: "'True Person Jade Ding, I think you're mistaken—there's no one you're looking for on Three Immortals Island. Please go back.'"

True Person of Jade Cauldron, I think you got it wrong, Three Immortals Island doesn't have the person you're looking for, please go back.

Yang Jian is the person selected by the Orthodox Sect's Dharma Protector; he was already selected before he was in his mother's womb, and he is also the one destined to face calamity for Jade Cauldron.

In a short period, it is impossible to find a replacement, so True Person Jade Cauldron could never give up.

Three Dao friends, I have carefully calculated that there is no possibility of error.

Then who is your disciple?

His surname is Yang, his given name is Jian; Yang Jian is indeed my disciple.

Yun Xiao said in a deep voice: "This is my disciple's disciple; when did he become your disciple?"

This made True Person Jade Cauldron doubtful; when did Yun Xiao take on a disciple?

I don't know where your disciple's disciple is; let me talk to him. He may have shallow cultivation, failing to see that Yang Jian has another master-disciple affinity, thus mistakenly taking him as a disciple, but Yang Jian indeed has a master-disciple affinity with me.

True Person Jade Cauldron, I think you're mistaken; Yang Jian has a master-disciple affinity with me, not with you. Gu Xiu suddenly appeared to join the fun.

Seeing Gu Xiu, Yun Xiao said: "Gu Xiu, how did you come here?"

Gu Xiu smiled and said: "Master, the Orthodox Sect's people have come to seize your grand-disciple; naturally, I came for my disciple."

True Person Jade Cauldron saw Gu Xiu, and his eyes turned cold.

If the Three Xiao were not present, he would have wanted to directly strike down Gu Xiu.

A mere Golden Immortal dares to seize his disciple, causing him to travel such a far distance.