Chapter 264: Yun Xiao's Visit, the Unlucky Tai Bai Gold Star

Morning Song.

Gu Xiu originally wanted to return, but the task had not been completed for a long time.

So he could only stay in Morning Song, and noticed that True Person Huanglong came to find Jiang Ziya.

This was actually an unexpected discovery.

After eavesdropping on their conversation, Gu Xiu smiled: "They actually wanted Jiang Ziya to directly attack Su Daji? Too bad I had already prepared; with Jiang Ziya's cultivation level, he couldn't even tell Su Daji is a demon."

He had coordinated with Su Daji, cooperating with Jiang Ziya's performance.

Jiang Ziya no longer doubted Su Daji's identity.

Finally the system sounded.

"Ding!"

"Task completed, congratulations host for obtaining Pure Phoenix Essence!"

Gu Xiu let out a breath: "Finally finished the task."

Without lingering, he immediately set off back to Three Immortals Island.

……

Three Immortals Island.

Gu Xiu, upon returning, saw Yang Chan sitting at the stone table.

She rested her chin on her hand, her hair strands lightly fluttering, adding a touch of gentleness.

Gu Xiu walked over lightly, but Yang Chan seemed unaware.

"Yang Chan." Gu Xiu called softly.

Hearing the sound, Yang Chan came back to her senses, turned her head to look at Gu Xiu, stood up, and forced a faint smile on her face: "Immortal, you have returned."

"That's what I should be saying; you went to Tao Shan, did you see your mother smoothly?"

Upon hearing, Yang Chan's eyes instantly dimmed, her expression somewhat dejected: "My mother is pressed beneath Tao Shan, suffering endless torment; the second brother, unable to rescue her, blames himself."

Only then did Gu Xiu notice that Yang Jian was not seen after returning; he probably went to train again.

Feeling somewhat helpless, he offered comfort: "Don't worry, we will surely be able to rescue your mother in the future."

Yang Chan nodded.

Seeing Yang Chan's dejected expression, Gu Xiu roughly guessed she was still thinking about Yao Ji, and said:

"Don't think about Yao Ji for now; thinking too much only adds worries. I haven't had your tea in a few days; how about we sit down and have a cup of tea to calm the mind?"

Yang Chan slightly raised her head, looked at Gu Xiu, and lightly nodded: "All right, Immortal, please wait a moment."

She turned and fetched the tea set from the stone table, her movements gentle and practiced.

She carefully selected the tea leaves, slowly poured in hot water; the leaves unfurled gradually in the hot water, releasing wafts of fragrance.

Soon, a cup of steaming, fragrant tea was brought before Gu Xiu.

"Immortal, please have tea."

Gu Xiu smiled, lifted the tea cup, lightly inhaled the aroma, then took a small sip, praising: "This tea is brewed just right—fragrant, rich in flavor, truly rare."

Yang Chan sat beside him, softly saying: "Thank you for the praise, Immortal."

Seeing Yang Chan still absent-minded, the earlier words seemed ineffective; Gu Xiu set down his tea cup, speaking earnestly: "The matter of Yao Ji will have a turning point; now over-worrying only disturbs one's own state of mind."

Yang Chan nodded.

Gu Xiu felt a bit weary, having to deal with the Investiture of the Gods, care for his disciple's mother-rescue affair, and comfort Yang Chan.

Having said what needed to be said, Gu Xiu said no more, focusing on sipping tea, occasionally exchanging a few words with Yang Chan.

At that moment, a waft of delicate fragrance drifted on the wind; Yun Xiao arrived gracefully.

Seeing Gu Xiu and Yang Chan sitting opposite each other, leisurely drinking tea, the atmosphere harmonious.

For a moment she hesitated, whether to approach.

Yang Chan glanced up, noticed Yun Xiao, rose to greet: "Fairy Yun Xiao, you have come."

Yun Xiao lightly nodded, walked over, her gaze falling on the sandalwood tea set on the stone table: "Seeing you so at ease, I hate to break this atmosphere; I didn't expect to still be noticed."

Hearing this, Gu Xiu stood up, smiling: "Master is joking; last time you said Yang Chan's tea-making skill is excellent, Master, since you've come, why not come and taste some?"

Yun Xiao nodded: "That's good; as soon as I arrived I smelled the tea fragrance, I also wanted to sample Yang Chan's tea-making skill."

Speaking, she moved her lotus steps lightly, came to the stone table, and sat down gracefully.

Gu Xiu poured a cup of tea for Yun Xiao: "Master, please try."

Yun Xiao slowly lifted the tea cup to her lips, lightly sipped, savored the flavor carefully, feeling the richness and sweetness of the tea.

She began to evaluate.

"The tea fragrance is fresh and mellow, with a sweet aftertaste; indeed it is good tea."

Yang Chan responded with a light smile: "To receive the fairy's praise is Yang Chan's honor."

After chatting a few sentences, Gu Xiu asked: "Master, did you come for something?"

"Nothing in particular; just these days I heard you went to Nine Dragon Island and competed with Luo Xuan, winning in the fire attribute?"

Gu Xiu smiled faintly: "Just a lucky win."

Although he hadn't taken this to heart, but since Yun Xiao asked, Gu Xiu still felt a bit proud.

Yun Xiao's eyes flashed a hint of admiration: "Being able to defeat Luo Xuan in fire attribute shows your talent and effort, but are you planning to mainly cultivate fire techniques from now on?"

After all, he is my disciple; learning that Gu Xiu defeated Luo Xuan, Yun Xiao really wants to know Gu Xiu's future cultivation direction, whether he intends to develop toward the fire system.

She also wishes to teach him in that regard later.

Gu Xiu slightly shook his head: "Master, disciple does not intend to mainly cultivate fire techniques; although I won in the match against Uncle Luo Xuan, I deeply know that the Way of techniques is vast and profound, cannot be limited to one school; disciple hopes to draw on the strengths of many, integrate and comprehend, to cope with various dangers."

Yun Xiao slightly nodded, her eyes showing approval: "You can have such insight, which is rare; but seeking the path ahead is full of hardships; before growth, without a unique specialty, it may also be difficult to establish a foothold."

Gu Xiu lightly smiled: "Master, rest assured; disciple has found his own Way, and also has his own unique method."

Seeing Gu Xiu full of confidence, Yun Xiao nodded: "In that case, I can rest assured."

……

The Thirty-Three Heavens.

the Heavenly Court

Mist and clouds intertwined, the immortal palaces stood lofty and towering, immortal light gleamed.

Not long ago, Haotian, the August Jade Emperor, originally held court in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

The Heavenly Court suddenly shuddered, causing all the immortals to panic.

He ordered the two divine generals, Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear, to investigate the source.

Upon learning that Yang Jian was chopping Tao Shan, Haotian flew into a rage, for this was a provocation against the authority of the Heavenly Court.

He had originally intended to send down heavenly troops to capture him, but when the immortals learned that he was Yao Ji's son, they all spoke up to mediate.

They believed that Yang Jian was now vastly different from before, and that Yang Chan, being a disciple of Nuwa, must not be moved.

The Heavenly Court also had no divine general who could match him; seeing that Yang Jian had only chopped a few times before stopping.

Haotian had no choice but to desist, but upon returning to the Jade Pool to rest, he grew increasingly displeased the more he thought about it.

He immediately summoned the Venus Golden Star.

"Your Majesty, did you summon me for something?" the Venus Golden Star said respectfully upon entering.

Haotian said lightly: "Venus Golden Star, go down to the Three Immortal Islands in the Eastern Sea, visit Yun Xiao's disciple, and ask whether he insists on cultivating Yang Jian to oppose the Heavenly Court."

Upon hearing this, the Venus Golden Star broke out in a cold sweat.

Originally, when Haotian issued an imperial decree demanding that the Twelve Golden Immortals of Jade Void submit and bow, it was he who went to the Jade Void Palace to deliver it, only to be beaten up by the Twelve Golden Immortals.

The Venus Golden Star thought, this trip to the Three Immortal Islands would surely also entail a beating, and he felt a bit resistant inside.

"Your Majesty, do you really want me to go?"

Haotian's expression hardened: "Could it be that you are unwilling?"

Feeling the solemnity emanating from Haotian, the Venus Golden Star hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, certainly not; I will go right away."