Chapter 232: with translation of chapter title

Three Immortal Islands.

When Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao returned, two graceful figures arrived.

"Master."

"Elder sister, second sister, how did you come?"

Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao called out.

Yun Xiao stepped forward, feigning anger.

"You two sneaked out again! Do you know how worried we are?"

Qiong Xiao's cold expression also slightly raised her eyebrows.

"Third sister, the Master said the Great Calamity of heaven and earth is worsening; you must not act willfully, otherwise if something happens, what can be done?"

Seeing Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao worried, Gu Xiu gave a gentle smile: "Master, Qiong Xiao Auntie, don't worry, I and Bi Xiao Auntie only operate in the East Sea area; nothing will happen."

Bi Xiao also stepped forward, pulling Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao's sleeve acting coquettish: "Elder sister, second sister, don't be angry; we've returned safe and sound, and this time we didn't go out to play, but to teach someone a lesson."

Yun Xiao's brows slightly furrowed, expression solemn: "Teach someone a lesson?"

Qiong Xiao also looked suspiciously at Bi Xiao: "Bi Xiao, you and your junior disciple went out to teach whom?"

"Of course it's to teach the Dao Walking Heavenly Venerable." Bi Xiao said playfully, her face beaming with a proud smile.

Then she told the two about the matter of the Dao Walking Heavenly Venerable.

"Elder sister, that's how it is; I specially went out to help your precious disciple."

Hearing the implication, Yun Xiao shook her head.

"Really can't do anything about you."

Then, her expression slightly solemn, she paced: "This matter, the Chan Sect will surely not let it go."

Upon hearing, Bi Xiao pursed her lips, not taking it seriously.

"Elder sister, you can rest assured; last time it was the True Person of the Jade Cauldron, this time it's the Dao Walking Heavenly Venerable; the Chan Sect disciples came to the East Sea to slaughter myriad spirits and beasts, which is a slap to our Jie Sect's face, so we naturally must retaliate; if the Chan Sect people don't learn, we'll hit them each time they come."

"Master, I think Bi Xiao Auntie is right." Gu Xiu said neither humble nor arrogant.

The resources of the East Sea are not enough for our Jie Sect; how could we allow the Chan Sect people to run amok there?

Yun Xiao let out a light sigh.

"Alright, since we already punished the True Person of the Jade Cauldron last time, I don't mind punishing another, but if you encounter such matters in the future, let us know."

"Elder sister, I knew you're the most reasonable." Bi Xiao, excited, came close to Yun Xiao's side.

……

At this moment, outside the Three Immortal Islands, a noisy sound suddenly came.

Then a voice came.

"May I ask if the Three Xiao Ladies are on the island? I am the turtle prime minister of the Dragon Palace, sent by the Dragon King's Majesty to pay a visit to the three ladies."

"The Dragon clan?"

Qiong Xiao looked doubtful: "Elder sister, why did the Dragon clan come looking for us?"

Although Bi You Palace and Dragon Palace are both in the East Sea, the Dragon clan bears the karmic burden of heaven and earth; the East Sea is vast and boundless, the two places are far apart, so the Jie Sect and Dragon Palace have little contact.

Yun Xiao thought for a moment.

"Let's go see together."

Gu Xiu also went with the Three Xiao to join the fun.

In the sea outside the Three Immortal Islands, an old turtle with a turtle back and dragon head, wearing official robes, brought a group of shrimp soldiers and crab generals waiting outside.

This is the Dragon Palace's turtle prime minister, following Ao Guang's order, coming to the Three Immortal Islands to deliver a gift as thanks.

But the turtle prime minister had never seen the Three Xiao, worrying that the gift he brings might not be to their liking.

Although he has the escort of shrimp soldiers and crab generals, the pressure is still somewhat great.

As time passed, he couldn't help but become anxious, his forehead covered in fine sweat, worried he would mess things up.

Fortunately, not long after, Gu Xiu and the Three Xiao appeared, glanced down at the turtle prime minister, and Yun Xiao asked: "Our Jie Sect has little contact with the Dragon clan; I don't know why the East Sea Dragon King sent you here."

Seeing the four come out, the turtle prime minister hastily bowed: "Greetings, Three Xiao Ladies; this time I come because the Dragon Palace just suffered humiliation; it was Bi Xiao Lady and the immortal before you who together repelled the Dao Walking Heavenly Venerable; the Dragon King, to show gratitude, specially sent me to deliver a gift to express thanks."

Yun Xiao looked at Bi Xiao and Gu Xiu, her eyes full of inquiry.

Gu Xiu stepped forward, looked at the tray held by the shrimp soldiers and crab generals, then spoke slowly.

"Since it was specially sent by the Dragon King, we will accept it."

Seeing the Dragon King's instructions smoothly carried out, the turtle prime minister beamed, quickly replying: "Immortal and Three Xiao Ladies, your kind hearts and righteous aid are a great grace to the Dragon Palace; our Dragon Palace will surely remember this for a lifetime."

Then he had the shrimp soldiers and crab generals present the tray with both hands to Gu Xiu.

He removed the gift cloth on top, and on the tray lay a brocade box.

Opening it, he saw only a crystal-clear dragon pearl emitting a soft glow.

"Immortal, this is the Dragon Palace's treasured ten-thousand-year dragon pearl; wearing it can focus the spirit, calm the qi, resist inner demons, and quickly enhance cultivation." The turtle prime minister flattered, explaining.

Gu Xiu secretly sighed; it seems Ao Guang really went all out this time, even bringing out the dragon pearl, but for him now it's not of much use.

If given to Yang Jian and Yang Chan, it would still be somewhat useful.

"Not bad; go back and convey our thanks to the Dragon King on my behalf."

The turtle prime minister smiled: "Old servant will surely deliver the message; then I will take my leave."

Having said that, he led the shrimp soldiers and crab generals away, his slightly stooped back quickly disappearing from sight.

Gazing in the direction the turtle prime minister left, Gu Xiu seemed lost in thought.

It seems Ao Guang isn't yet senile; he plans to improve relations with the Jie Sect to seek protection.

……

On the other side.

Dao Walking Heavenly Venerable fled in a sorry state from the East Sea.

Their breath was chaotic, their complexion deathly pale.

"Damn it, those damned scoundrels of the Jie Sect, I'll remember this grudge!" Dao Walking Heavenly Venerable stumbled as they fled, gritted their teeth and cursed, their heart filled with hatred and unwillingness.

Thinking of the scene when Gu Xiu used the Twelve-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus, Dao Walking Heavenly Venerable wore an expression of envy and greed.

"How wonderful it would be if I could make use of this treasure."

The more they thought about it, the angrier they became; this trip not only failed to avenge Wei Hu, but they almost got themselves killed.

The anger in their chest burned ever fiercer; they raised their head to look toward the East Sea.

"I cannot swallow this anger; someday, I will surely take it back."

……

Dragon Palace.

The Turtle Chancellor, having returned from Three Immortals Island, dared not delay a moment, hurriedly going to see Ao Guang.

Passing through the layered corridors of the Dragon Palace, swimming through the waterways, the shrimp soldiers and crab generals along the way, seeing the Turtle Chancellor's hurried expression, all sensibly dared not to disturb them.

Upon reaching the main hall of the Dragon Palace, they saw Ao Guang seated solemnly upon the dragon throne, his expression imposing.

The Turtle Chancellor hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty the Dragon King, this old minister has returned from Three Immortals Island."

Ao Guang narrowed his eyes slightly and asked urgently, "Turtle Chancellor, how did the trip go?"

"Your Majesty, this old minister has successfully delivered the gift into the hands of the victorious immortal who defeated Dao Walking Heavenly Venerable."

Ao Guang said, satisfied, "Excellent, those scoundrels of the Expounding Sect are so arrogant; having offended the Expounding Sect, we can rely only on the Jie Sect to preserve ourselves a bit."