Chapter 271

Golden Spirit Holy Mother frowned slightly, worriedly saying: "Shi Ji's junior martial sister is alone outside; if the Chan Sect moves against her, she simply cannot cope."

"Yes, we indeed need to make preparations." Turtle Spirit Holy Mother echoed, her face full of worry, tone heavy.

Seeing the four close disciples so amiable, trusting him, Gu Xiu felt delighted in his heart.

"Just wait for my news, a few uncles-master."

Gu Xiu now wants the Investiture of the Gods calamity to pass quickly; then the order of the three realms will surely be reshuffled, and the great teachings of the sages will retreat into seclusion.

He also has time to properly cultivate immortality, to become a carefree immortal.

Thinking of his good life, destroyed by the Chan Sect, his hatred for the Chan Sect grows deeper and deeper.

He silently thought to himself.

"Chan Sect, you disturb my tranquility, preventing me from living with my master in Peach Blossom Spring; even returning to Three Immortals Island I cannot be tranquil—this debt I will surely settle with you!"

After saying goodbye to Duo Bao, Huo Ling'er, and the Three Great Holy Mothers, Gu Xiu and the Three Xiao left Golden Turtle Island, heading back to Three Immortals Island.

Along the way, Yun Xiao asked: "Gu Xiu, as you said, will the Chan Sect move against Shi Ji's junior martial sister next?"

Gu Xiu looked at Yun Xiao's exquisite visage, his gaze firm, and said resolutely: "This disciple can guarantee to the master that my words are true."

Knowing Gu Xiu could not lie about this, Yun Xiao's beautiful brows furrowed slightly as she lightly opened her vermilion lips.

"Regarding the Investiture matter, after I heard you speak earlier, I also went to inform the sect leader, but the sect leader thought it was merely your speculation and didn't take it to heart."

"Today you personally mentioned it to the sect leader, yet he still doesn't value it; if your words are true, we must first let the sect leader know the true nature of the Ren and Chan sects."

Gu Xiu also felt weary; the sect leader was schemed against by his two elder brothers joining forces with outsiders, and he only cared about the bond among the Three Pure Ones.

As a disciple of the Jie Sect, he could only rely on himself.

Only thus could the Three Xiao be saved and some tragic fates altered.

"What the master said is exactly what I thought."

In the midst of their thoughts, several people returned to Three Immortals Island.

On the island, immortal mist permeated, spiritual flowers and herbs flourished, and immortal birds and beasts roamed at ease.

Gu Xiu returned to his dwelling, where Yang Chan came forward with a friendly smile: "Immortal Master, you're back."

Gu Xiu nodded and returned a smile: "I've been in seclusion this period; nothing happened, right?"

"I was about to tell you this, Immortal Master: while you were in seclusion, the Dragon Palace sent many things to thank you for saving the Third Prince Ao Bing's life; they are all placed in the rear courtyard, and I wanted to ask how you'd like to handle them," Yang Chan said in a clear, melodious voice.

"Oh, what kinds of things?" Upon hearing that the Dragon Palace had sent gifts, Gu Xiu was not at all surprised, but still wanted to know what they were.

"They are some Dragon Palace aquatic products and spiritual materials, including thousand-year-old pearl oysters, rare coral lingzhi, and various rare spiritual fish..."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiu said: "These things would benefit you and Yang Jian if eaten; occasionally preparing some for everyone to share is also fine."

The dragon clan is down on its luck; Gu Xiu doesn't expect much—whatever good things they can send, even just some food, is fine.

Yang Chan nodded and said with a smile: "Immortal Master, rest assured, I'll handle this; I'll use these ingredients to make something delicious."

At that moment, the sea beast Dashan, who guarded Three Immortals Island from outside, suddenly spoke, his voice low and resonant.

"Esteemed Immortal Gu, people from the Dragon Palace have come to see you."

Gu Xiu raised his brows dubiously, walked over, and came to the seaside.

Only seen on the rippling sea surface, the turtle prime minister with a dragon's head and turtle's body stood out conspicuously.

Seeing that it was the turtle prime minister, Gu Xiu felt doubtful.

What does this old turtle want from him?

Upon seeing Gu Xiu, the turtle prime minister hurried forward, his face full of a fawning smile, his waist bent extremely low: "This humble turtle prime minister pays his respects to Esteemed Immortal Gu."

Gu Xiu calmly said: "Turtle prime minister, what brings you here to see me?"

The turtle prime minister hastily poured out his grievances, his face full of sorrow.

"Esteemed Immortal, you may not know: last time you saved the Third Prince, your disciple drove away Nezha; who would have thought Nezha's thievish nature unchanged, he secretly returned to the East Sea, slew many true dragons, one of them even the Seventh Prince, whereupon the Dragon King, furious, went to Thus line: Chen Tang Guan Guan to demand an explanation."

Saying this, the turtle prime minister couldn't help but tear up, pleadingly saying.

"But that Nezha has the backing of Taiyi Zhenren, who is a disciple of the Chan Sect; this matter likely won't be easily resolved. I have had no confidence, always feeling things won't go smoothly, so I dare to come ask you, Esteemed Immortal, to point out a clear path for my Dragon Palace."

Hearing this, Gu Xiu was somewhat surprised,

I never expected that during my seclusion, Nezha would come again to the East Sea, committing atrocities, though he didn't kill Ao Bing, but slew some dragons and the Dragon Palace's Seventh Prince—truly arrogant and overbearing.

He thought for a moment.

In his impression, Ao Guang this time went to Thus line: Chen Tang Guan Guan to demand an explanation, but Nezha was arrogant and denied his misdeeds, whereupon Ao Guang angrily went to the Heavenly Court to lodge a complaint.

Nezha returned to Qian Yuan Mountain, sought help at the Golden Light Cave; Taiyi Zhenren gave him an invisibility talisman, letting Nezha go to the Southern Heavenly Gate to block Ao Guang.

Then he beat Ao Guang up, forcing him to turn into a snake.

Taiyi Zhenren even boasted that even if he killed the Four Sea Dragon Kings, he wouldn't fear, for he had Taiyi Zhenren backing him.

Having gathered his thoughts, Gu Xiu blandly told the turtle prime minister: "Go back; the East Sea Dragon King will face a calamity on this trip, but there's no need to worry— a noble person will come to his aid."

"Many thanks, Esteemed Immortal Gu, for the answer."

Hearing Gu Xiu's words, the turtle prime minister happily returned.

Seeing this,

Gu Xiu's form flickered, he vanished from the spot, and left Three Immortals Island.

……

Elsewhere,

Ao Guang, on his way to Thus line: Chen Tang Guan Guan to demand an explanation, because Nezha's attitude was too vile, was just about to go to the Heavenly Court to lodge a complaint.

Flying along, he arrived at the Southern Heavenly Gate, only to find it tightly shut.

Just as he was puzzled, Nezha, using the invisibility talisman, wielded the Universe Ring and smashed it into Ao Guang's back of the head, causing Ao Guang to collapse there.

Nezha went up, used the Heaven-Entwining Silk to bind his neck, stepped on him with a foot, his face full of triumph and arrogance.

Ao Guang couldn't struggle; turning his head, he saw Nezha and trembled with rage, his dragon whiskers quivering.

"You little evil spawn, how dare you commit atrocities in my Dragon Palace, committing such crimes, and now you still want to stop me outside the Southern Heaven Gate—you're simply bullying too much!"

Nezha let out a mocking laugh, his eyes full of contempt.

"Ao Guang, I killed them because it was heavenly fate; my master Taiyi said I am the reincarnation of the Lingzhu Pearl, born bearing the heavenly mandate, all my deeds are as fate decrees—let alone killing a few dragons, even killing your son, even if I slaughter all four seas Dragon Kings, my master Taiyi would say it's no problem."