Chapter 285: Choosing the Pure World White Lotus, Bi Xiao's invitation

On the other side.

The Heavenly Court's conferring of divine positions was completed.

Shi Ji and others stayed in the Heavenly Court for the time being, and Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao went down to the lower realm.

On the way back to Three Immortals Island.

Bi Xiao said: "The positions Haotian conferred on my Jie Sect disciples are okay; he is considered sensible."

"Junior Uncle, don't look at the current Heavenly Court, which has no majesty in the Three Realms. After the Investiture of the Gods, the Heavenly Court will officially stand in the Three Realms."

Bi Xiao turned to look at Gu Xiu, her beautiful eyes filled with doubt: "Are you so sure?"

Gu Xiu nodded: "Junior Uncle, this matter involves a big figure, and the karma involved is huge. You will know after a while."

Hearing this, Bi Xiao was full of curiosity, her eyes filled with doubt: "Who is the big figure you are talking about?"

Gu Xiu thought for a moment: "Junior Uncle, that big figure cannot be spoken of recklessly. If you want to know, lean your ear over, and I will tell you quietly."

Seeing Gu Xiu playing tricks again, Bi Xiao's eyes, like autumn water, flashed with a trace of doubt, but she leaned over.

Gu Xiu tilted his head slightly, close to Bi Xiao's ear.

He lowered his voice, and his warm breath gently brushed against Bi Xiao's ear, stirring a few strands of Bi Xiao's scattered hair.

"That big figure is the Dao Ancestor."

Hearing this, Bi Xiao's beautiful eyes were full of unbelievable shock.

But thinking that the Heavenly Court was rebuilt by Hongjun, and he appointed Haotian as the new Heavenly Emperor to rule the Three Realms and be the nominal Lord of the Three Realms, it was normal for it to be involved.

"Alright, Junior Uncle, let's not talk about this."

The Demon Court collapsed, and in order to perfect the Heavenly Dao order, Hongjun re-established the Heavenly Court, with the purpose of merging with the Dao. But it was useless to tell Bi Xiao about this kind of thing.

After a while, the two returned to Jinao Island.

They immediately went to Biyou Palace to inform Tong Tian about the trip to the Heavenly Court.

Inside Biyou Palace.

Tong Tian sat on the futon, with Dao rhyme flowing around his body.

After learning about the process of the matter, Tong Tian nodded, very satisfied.

"I am quite satisfied with Haotian's conferring of positions on my Jie Sect disciples. Next, they will hold positions in the Heavenly Court and assist Haotian in strengthening the Heavenly Court, which can be considered a great contribution."

"Grandmaster, what you said is exactly what I thought." Gu Xiu said.

"You did this matter well. During the time you were in the heavens, your Second Grandmaster came with the Nine-Turn Golden Pill to exchange for the Nine-Dragon Fire Cover. You take this Nine-Turn Golden Pill."

Tong Tian said, waving his sleeve, and an exquisite jade bottle appeared in front of Gu Xiu.

Gu Xiu took the jade bottle with both hands, his face full of joy: "Thank you, Grandmaster, for the reward."

Bi Xiao watched from the side, her eyes also showing a bit of envy. The three Xiao sisters had never been bestowed with the Nine-Turn Golden Pill.

Tong Tian nodded slightly and smiled.

"Bi Xiao,

"Many thanks, Master." Seeing the jade bottle floating over, Bi Xiao happily took it.

After the two took their leave of Tong Tian, they exited the Biyou Palace.

Once outside the Biyou Palace, Bi Xiao could not help but ask: "Gu Xiu, these Nine-Turn Golden Pills are the highest achievement in alchemy. How do you intend to use them?"

Gu Xiu smiled slightly: "Junior Aunt, I am already a Da Luo Golden Immortal. To break through, one needs an opportunity; it cannot be done simply by popping pills. Otherwise, with the help of the Ren Sect Leader, if every one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of Jade Void had been given a Nine-Turn Golden Pill, they would have long since broken through to the Quasi-Saint realm or the peak of the Da Luo Golden Immortal realm. Therefore, these Nine-Turn Golden Pills must be saved for a critical moment."

After the Twelve Golden Immortals had their Three Flowers atop their heads and Five Qis in their chests severed, they became mortals. It was only after Taiqing Laozi gave each of them a Nine-Turn Golden Pill that they were able to quickly recover their magic power, which shows how miraculous this quality of pill is.

A look of contemplation appeared on Bi Xiao's face. She lowered her eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and nodded: "Since you already have a plan, I will not ask further."

Seeing that Bi Xiao was no longer questioning him, Gu Xiu smiled calmly: "By the way, Junior Aunt, I also have something I want to give you."

Hearing Gu Xiu's words, a flash of curiosity crossed Bi Xiao's eyes: "Something for me? What is it?"

Gu Xiu gave a mysterious smile and brought out the high-grade innate spiritual treasure, the Yin-Yang Separation Thorn.

"This is a high-grade innate spiritual treasure I obtained by chance, the Yin-Yang Separation Thorn. I thought that while the Three Xiao are three people, you and the other Junior Aunts only have the Hunyuan Golden Dipper and the Golden Dragon Scissors that can be used, meaning one person is destined to be without a suitable magic treasure. Since I have enough treasures for self-defense, I am gifting this Yin-Yang Separation Thorn to you and the others. It can also be considered as repaying you for using the Hunyuan Golden Dipper to collect the Nine-Dragon Fire Cover, which ended up benefiting me."

Looking at the Yin-Yang Separation Thorn, a hint of pleasant surprise appeared on Bi Xiao's face, and she raised her eyes to look at Gu Xiu.

"Where did you get this magic treasure?"

Gu Xiu casually made up an excuse: "Junior Aunt, I obtained it by chance when I was out."

Bi Xiao had a straightforward personality and had never stood on ceremony with Gu Xiu. Thinking that Gu Xiu indeed possessed many magic treasures, she said: "Since you have such filial piety, honoring your Junior Aunts and my eldest sister, I will accept it."

As she spoke, she took the high-grade innate spiritual treasure handed over by Gu Xiu and examined it carefully.

"This magic treasure does indeed look good. You really have a heart. If you have any difficulties in the future, don't try to shoulder them alone; remember to come find me."

Gu Xiu nodded and replied: "Don't worry, Junior Aunt, I will."

While the two were talking, intending to set off back to the Three Immortals Island, they saw Daoist Duobao and the three great Holy Mothers approaching.

"Junior Nephew Gu Xiu, Junior Sister Bi Xiao."

The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit also followed them over.

Gu Xiu nodded and bowed to Duobao and the others.

"Greetings, Uncles and Senior Sisters."

It seemed that since they had returned to Jin'ao Island, they had been noticed, though Gu Xiu did not pay much attention to it.

Daoist Duobao always wore that signature smile on his face: "Junior Nephew, no need for such formalities. We are already aware of the Heavenly Court's appointment of Junior Sister Shi Ji and the others. Upon further thought, there must be a reason why you specifically recommended Junior Sister Shi Ji and the others to the Sect Leader, right?"

Just as Gu Xiu was about to answer Daoist Duobao's question, the system suddenly sounded.

"Ding!"

"Because Shi Ji has gone to heaven to take up her post, the Chan Sect is rearranging its layout, intending to target Ma Yuan and Shi Ji's acolytes. A random event has been triggered; please make a choice, Host."

"Option 1: The Chan Sect intends to kill Shi Ji's acolytes. Choose to intervene and save them; reward: Twelve-Rank Purifying White Lotus!"

"Option 2: The Chan Sect intends to take action against Ma Yuan. Choose to intervene and save him; reward: one top-grade innate spiritual treasure!"

"Option 3: Ignore it; reward: participation prize, 10,000 years of cultivation!"

He looked at the options that had appeared.

Gu Xiu pondered for a moment.

If he called upon Duobao and the others, he could save either Shi Ji's acolytes or Ma Yuan.

But Ma Yuan seemed to be a pawn arranged by the Western Sect, and later defected to the Western Sect to become a Buddha; it would be fine not to save him. If he really was related to the Western Sect, it could even cause the Western Sect to find trouble with the Chan Sect.

Withdrawing his thoughts, Gu Xiu recited silently in his heart.

Option 1, save Shi Ji's acolytes.

"Ding!"

"Selection successful. The mission time is half a month. Please complete it as soon as possible, Host; if the time passes, the mission will fail!"

Seeing the gazes of Daoist Duobao and the four great Holy Mothers looking over.

Gu Xiu nodded and said with a calm expression: "Uncles, I previously said that the people of the Chan Sect would take action against Junior Aunt Shi Ji. I had long since thought of how to disrupt the Chan Sect's schemes and save Junior Aunt Shi Ji. Who would have thought that by a stroke of luck, I discovered that I could have my Jie Sect disciples go to heaven to take up posts early, so I recommended Junior Aunt Shi Ji and the others, thereby disrupting the Chan Sect's plot."

"But Junior Aunt Shi Ji has just gone to heaven to take up her post, and the acolytes in her cave dwelling have not yet been picked up. The Chan Sect intends to take action against Junior Aunt Shi Ji's acolytes, likely wanting to use this to lure Junior Aunt Shi Ji into demanding an explanation, so she falls into their trap. You Uncles can accompany me to the White Bone Cave to take a look, and you will know that what I say is not false."

……

Hearing Gu Xiu's words, everyone's expressions tightened.

Daoist Duobao spoke up.

"Since Junior Sister Shi Ji has gone to heaven to take up her post, we have an obligation to look after her acolytes. Why don't I accompany you, Junior Nephew, to the White Bone Cave to see the situation?"

The Holy Mother of the Golden Spirit, who was to the side, nodded slightly: "Then I will trouble Senior Brother Duobao to accompany the Junior Nephew on this trip."

The four great personal disciples were important disciples of the Jie Sect and had to manage the disciples on Jin'ao Island, so it was impossible for them all to go together.

It could only be left to Daoist Duobao to go on their behalf to take a look and verify it.

Gu Xiu nodded.

"That works too. Then Junior Aunt Bi Xiao and I will return to the Three Immortals Island first, and come find Uncle Duobao tomorrow."

Daoist Duobao nodded and smiled: "Then, Junior Nephew, we will meet again tomorrow morning."

Bidding farewell to everyone, Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao left Jin'ao Island and returned to the Three Immortals Island.

On the way, Bi Xiao asked.

"Gu Xiu, how did you know the Chan Sect was going to deal with Junior Sister Shi Ji's acolytes?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiu just smiled lightly: "Junior Aunt, this is a heavenly secret that cannot be spoken."

Bi Xiao pouted in dissatisfaction and said coquettishly: "Fine if you won't tell me. But I'm going with you to take a look tomorrow."

"Junior Aunt, I have no problem with that, but you have to pass the hurdle of Master and Uncle Duobao."

Bi Xiao didn't care, full of confidence: "What's difficult about that? Leave it to me."

The two flew at a low altitude over the sea, looking at the scenery along the way.

Along the way, the sea breeze blew gently, and the waves crashed against the reefs, splashing up white foam.

Returning to the Three Immortals Island, Gu Xiu followed Bi Xiao to the Three Xiao's residence and told Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao about the trip.

When they heard that the Chan Sect was going to scheme against Shi Ji's acolytes and that Gu Xiu was going to the White Bone Cave with Daoist Duobao tomorrow to check the situation.

Yun Xiao frowned slightly, her beautiful face becoming a bit more solemn: "Is the Chan Sect really so unscrupulous?"

"Eldest Sister, the Chan Sect is just that despicable. They use the excuse of expounding the Heavenly Dao to commit base acts. Why don't we go along and take a look tomorrow too?" Bi Xiao said.

As long as she called both Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao along, she wouldn't have to worry about Yun Xiao not letting her go.

With the three of them going together, there would certainly be no problem passing Daoist Duobao's hurdle, Bi Xiao thought to herself.

Yun Xiao paced back and forth, thought for a moment, and nodded.

"That's fine. Junior Sister Shi Ji has been away for many years and has now gone to heaven to take up a post. According to what Gu Xiu said, this plan ruined the Chan Sect's plot, which led to the Chan Sect scheming against Junior Sister Shi Ji's acolytes, so we cannot sit idly by."

Seeing Yun Xiao agree, Bi Xiao's joy instantly spread to her brows. She turned back, gave Gu Xiu a playful wink, and raised the corners of her mouth high, declaring victory.

Gu Xiu shook his head; Bi Xiao had too many mischievous ideas.

After informing them of this, Gu Xiu did not stay any longer and returned to his own residence.

Not long after he left, Bi Xiao chased after him. Gu Xiu stopped, looking puzzled: "Junior Aunt, is there something you're chasing me for?"

"I've been busy running around these days, and I plan to go soak in the immortal spring to relax. Do you want to go together?" Bi Xiao blinked her eyes, her face filled with a playful smile, her bright eyes staring intently at Gu Xiu.

Gu Xiu didn't know if she was being serious or joking.

But if it were a joke, and Bi Xiao was just teasing, and they were discovered by Yun Xiao or Qiong Xiao, he wouldn't be able to explain it clearly.

Or perhaps Bi Xiao was an innate being and might not have much of a concept of the differences between men and women.

He politely declined.

"Junior Aunt, let's talk about that another day. I won't go for now."

"Alright then, I'll just have to go find Eldest Sister and Second Sister." Bi Xiao muttered, turned around, and hopped away.

Gu Xiu shook his head and walked back.

Returning to his residence, he found that neither Yang Jian nor Yang Chan were there, and only the Howling Celestial Dog was left to watch the house.

In a friendly manner, he communicated a bit with the Howling Celestial Dog.

He learned that Yang Jian and Yang Chan had gone to Tao Shan to visit Yao Ji.

Gu Xiu thought for a moment.

"It seems I must find a way to save Yao Ji as soon as possible."

……

The next day, the morning light just appeared.

The Three Xiao came together to find Gu Xiu. Before they had even walked into the courtyard, Bi Xiao's crisp voice came through.

"Gu Xiu, we're here!"

Hearing the voice, Gu Xiu came out of the room, looked up, and saw the three of them walking lightly into the courtyard, their bodies surrounded by immortal spiritual energy.

Gu Xiu smiled lightly: "Master, Junior Aunts, you've come so early."

Yun Xiao nodded slightly, a gentle smile on her face.

"This matter cannot be delayed. We should go to the White Bone Cave as soon as possible to check the situation and bring Junior Sister Shi Ji's acolytes to Jin'ao Island. Once Junior Sister Shi Ji is done with her business in heaven, we can hand the acolytes over to her."

As innate deities, the Jie Sect could be said to be the Three Xiao's home, so they would not allow others to destroy it.

Therefore, they took this matter very seriously.

Thinking that the system had given him half a month, it meant the Chan Sect probably wouldn't take action so quickly.

Gu Xiu spoke up.

"Master, don't worry, the Chan Sect won't take action against Junior Aunt Shi Ji's acolytes that quickly. But since you and the Junior Aunts have all come, let's go to Jin'ao Island now and find Uncle Duobao."

Yun Xiao looked at Gu Xiu and nodded: "Then let's set off."

Afterwards, the four of them flew away from the Three Immortals Island and headed toward Jin'ao Island.

Arriving outside Jin'ao Island, just as they were about to go find Daoist Duobao, they heard a hearty laugh.

Daoist Duobao stepped on brilliant light and flew out from Jin'ao Island.

"Junior Nephew, Junior Sisters of the Three Xiao, I hope you have been well."

When Daoist Duobao arrived in front of them, the Three Xiao nodded slightly.

"Senior Brother Duobao."

Gu Xiu bowed: "Greetings, Uncle."

Daoist Duobao nodded, carrying a kind smile.

"Junior Sisters of the Three Xiao, I was planning to go with the Junior Nephew to the White Bone Cave to check on the situation of Junior Sister Shi Ji's acolytes and see if the Chan Sect is really taking action against them. Are you here because you also want to go along and take a look?"

Yun Xiao nodded.

"We should look after Junior Sister Shi Ji's acolytes, so we want to go along and take a look."

Yun Xiao spoke, and Daoist Duobao had no intention of refusing.

"That's fine. There is strength in numbers. If there really is a change in events, we can look out for each other."

After chatting for a few sentences, the group headed toward Skeleton Mountain.