Chapter 356

Wuzhuang Temple.

Gu Xiu sat down at the stone table in the courtyard, and the boy served spiritual tea. The tea fragrance overflowed, rising in wisps.

Zhen Yuanzi smiled and explained: "This tea was obtained when I visited a friend on an overseas immortal island. It is called 'Canghai Cloud Bud'. Not only is the taste mellow, but it is also of great benefit to cultivation."

Gu Xiu took a light sip, and a warm current flowed through his throat throughout his body.

"It is indeed good tea."

Compared to the tea, Gu Xiu cared more about the Ginseng Fruit tree in the backyard.

Sitting in the courtyard, one could see the Ginseng Fruit tree standing tall in the back garden, its branches and trunk incomparably thick. The Ginseng Fruits were hidden among the branches and leaves, looking like infants not yet a month old, white with a reddish tint, with complete limbs and clear facial features, emitting a majestic life aura and an alluring fragrance.

But Zhen Yuanzi was stingy and had no intention of using Ginseng Fruits to entertain him.

Gu Xiu did not state his purpose at first, and talked with Zhen Yuanzi about some interesting things in the Primordial.

From Pangu opening the heavens, talking about the Fierce Beast Great Calamity, the Dragon-Phoenix Great Calamity, the struggle between the Demon and the Dao, the Wu-Demon Great Calamity, and the current Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi knows that the world is currently facing a great calamity?"

Just as the conversation was in full swing, Zhen Yuanzi didn't think much: "Fellow Daoist, I naturally know this. The current Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity requires disciples of the three sects to enter the calamity, be on the list, and be invested as gods, but this has nothing to do with us."

"However, this Great Calamity involves the Saint's orthodoxy. In a short period of time, the Saints have fought each other many times. The scope of the impact may be more serious than the previous few Great Calamities."

After a moment of contemplation, Zhen Yuanzi gave a reminder.

"Fellow Daoist, you should still be careful usually and stay away from the disciples of the three sects, so as not to be involved in it."

Gu Xiu smiled awkwardly: "Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist, but I am a disciple of the Jie Sect, so I'm afraid I can't hide."

Once these words were spoken, the smile on Zhen Yuanzi's face instantly froze: "Fellow Daoist is a disciple of the Jie Sect?"

Gu Xiu nodded lightly and said very firmly: "Exactly."

Zhen Yuanzi was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that the person he invited to be a guest halfway through was actually a disciple of the Jie Sect.

His old face was suddenly a bit embarrassed. Currently, the three sects are investing gods, and he really doesn't want to get too close to the disciples of the three sects, so as not to be involved in the Great Calamity, but he didn't expect that he had talked so much with Gu Xiu just now.

"So it is a fellow daoist from the Jie Sect. I didn't realize it at first. Please forgive me."

A smile hung on Gu Xiu's lips: "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi is too polite."

Knowing Gu Xiu's identity, Zhen Yuanzi's enthusiasm diminished a lot.

"Since Fellow Daoist is a disciple of the Jie Sect, I believe you must be preparing for the Investiture of the Gods. I won't take up any more of your time. After the three sects finish investing gods, you can come over again, and I will definitely entertain you well then."

Sensing the change in Zhen Yuanzi's attitude, Gu Xiu shook his head. He is really realistic.

He smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, I came here specifically to find you this time. Meeting on the road was purely accidental."

Thinking that Gu Xiu wanted to win him over, Zhen Yuanzi's expression tightened slightly, and he said solemnly.

"Fellow Daoist, I, Zhen Yuanzi, am used to a free and unfettered life and do not want to participate in the affairs of the three sects. Although I felt like old friends with you just now, if you came to find me with other intentions, I'm afraid I cannot agree."

Gu Xiu smiled indifferently: "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, rest assured. I did not come here to ask you to assist the Jie Sect. I just received news that the Chan Sect has currently lost two Golden Immortals. In order to replenish manpower to deal with the Investiture of the Gods, they are sending Antarctic Immortal Weng to lobby some great powers in the Primordial to assist the Chan Sect. I believe Antarctic Immortal Weng will also come to Wuzhuang Temple soon."

Hearing the implication in Gu Xiu's words, Zhen Yuanzi's expression eased slightly.

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured. Even if Antarctic Immortal Weng comes, my meaning is the same. I will not involve myself in the three sects' Investiture of the Gods affairs and get caught up in right and wrong."

Gu Xiu nodded.

"In that case, I am relieved. Then I will not disturb you anymore, Fellow Daoist."

Seeing Gu Xiu stand up to say goodbye and leave.

A flash of complexity crossed Zhen Yuanzi's eyes, and he sighed softly.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment."

Gu Xiu stopped and asked suspiciously: "Does Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi still have something to say?"

"It is rare for you to come to my Wuzhuang Temple, and we were having a lively conversation. It just so happens that there is a Ginseng Fruit tree in my Wuzhuang Temple that is bearing fruit. I will take two for you to take back and taste."

Free Ginseng Fruits, it would be a waste not to take them. Gu Xiu performed a salute and smiled: "Then many thanks, Fellow Daoist."

Zhen Yuanzi instructed the two boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue, to go and pick two Ginseng Fruits.

After sending out the Ginseng Fruits, Zhen Yuanzi said: "Fellow Daoist, the matter of the three sects' Investiture of the Gods involves great karma and is intricate and complex. It is inconvenient for me to get involved, and I cannot provide help. However, today, talking with you, I feel very compatible. After the dust of the Investiture of the Gods settles, if you and I still have fate, we will definitely drink and talk happily, discussing the wonders of the Dao together."

"Definitely." Gu Xiu cupped his hands and said goodbye.

After Gu Xiu left, Zhen Yuanzi called the two boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue.

"Master, is there anything you need to instruct?"

Zhen Yuanzi narrowed his eyes slightly and thought for a while: "You two watch the temple well recently. If a white-haired old man with a bulging forehead comes to visit, just say I am not in the temple and send him away. If the other party refuses to leave, come and notify me again."

"Yes, Master." The two boys said in unison.