Chapter 369: The Origin of Creation, Nuwa Arrives

After sending the Red Essence Son onto the list, Gu Xiu, San Xiao and the others returned to Golden Ao Island.

Duo Bao Daoist and Wu Dang Holy Mother immediately came to greet them.

Duo Bao Daoist, with a faint smile, spoke first: "Disciple nephew, did the several junior sisters gain any results from this operation?"

Golden Spirit Holy Mother nodded gladly: "Duo Bao senior brother, Wu Dang junior sister, we slew the Red Essence Son in this operation, so it was not in vain."

Hearing this, Duo Bao Daoist burst into hearty laughter: "Ha ha, that's good. Of the Twelve Golden Immortals, only nine remain now; because of the involvement of the Chan Sect they have been caught up in the chaotic Fengshen drama, which will end soon."

Wu Dang Holy Mother also gently nodded, smiling broadly: "I believe the master will be pleased to learn of this."

"That's right, we should go meet the master quickly," Duo Bao Daoist said with a smile.

Following that, the group headed together to the Jade Wandering Palace.

Inside the Jade Wandering Palace.

Tong Tian, after hearing the accounts of San Xiao, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, and Turtle Spirit Holy Mother, nodded in satisfaction,

The recent severing of the Three Purities' karmic ties left Yu Yuan dead, and he was fuming, but he did not expect Gu Xiu, San Xiao and the others to so quickly restore a venue for the Jie Sect.

"Well done," Tong Tian nodded approvingly: "You may proceed without restraint; the master will cover you, but you must also stay vigilant of the Chan Sect's scheming."

"Yes, master," the others replied in unison.

After informing Tong Tian of the full background, the group exited the Jade Wandering Palace.

Duo Bao and the others summoned the Jie Sect's myriad immortals to convey the matter of sending the Red Essence Son onto the list.

The myriad immortals, upon hearing, were instantly stirred; each clenched their fists, eager to rush to Kunlun Mountain at once to settle scores with the Chan Sect.

Facing the excited myriad immortals, it suffices to let the four senior direct disciples pacify them.

Gu Xiu then left Golden Ao Island with San Xiao, returning to Three Immortals Island.

Along the way, Bi Xiao was in high spirits, endlessly commenting on every detail of the journey, making the trip lively.

Gu Xiu timely spoke: "Uncle, sending the Red Essence Son onto the list was indeed a great delight, but besides that, there is another good news I must tell you."

San Xiao's eyes showed puzzlement.

Bi Xiao asked aloud: "I wonder what the good news is?"

"What do you think this is?" Gu Xiu produced the mission's system reward—a ginseng fruit seedling—

"What's this?" Bi Xiao leaned over to look, eyes filled with doubt.

Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao cast curious glances.

Since the ginseng fruit seedling is still a sapling, San Xiao could not quite recognize it, but could tell it was an innate spiritual root, and from the aura swirling around it, its quality seemed extraordinary.

Gu Xiu smiled: "Master, Uncle, this is a ginseng fruit seedling."

"What, a ginseng fruit seedling?" Bi Xiao's face showed surprise.

"Ginseng fruit…" Yun Xiao pondered briefly, recalling Gu Xiu's earlier remark that perhaps one day they might find a ginseng fruit seedling; she did not expect it to materialize now.

Gu Xiu nodded: "Master, Uncle, I once said my fortune is deep; I never expected that I might obtain a ginseng fruit seedling to plant on Three Immortals Island, but it actually happened. I've been busy dealing with the Chan Sect and forgot to take it out, so I'll plant it on Three Immortals Island when we return."

Bi Xiao, excited, said: "Three Immortals Island already has an Immortal Peach Tree; if we also have a ginseng fruit tree, the island would become a superb celestial realm. Once they mature, we can trade the peaches and ginseng fruits with the sect's disciples for many things."

Yun Xiao shook her head lightly, laughing: "You're full of mischievous ideas; even if we plant it, it will take a long time before it flowers and bears fruit."

After the group returned to Three Immortals Island,

since the Immortal Peach Tree had already been planted at Gu Xiu's place, the ginseng fruit seedling was planted at San Xiao's.

Gu Xiu recalled the Hongmeng Zao Hua Scripture he was cultivating; although still at the entry stage, he already possessed a trace of primordial creation power, so he tried irrigating the seedling with his own Qi, and the ginseng fruit seedling grew at a visibly rapid pace.

"Gu Xiu, how did you do that?" Bi Xiao asked in surprise.

"Uncle, I have recently had a revelation on the Great Dao of Creation, so I wanted to try it; I didn't expect my Qi could truly accelerate the growth of an innate spiritual root."

Bi Xiao's eyes lit up: "So that means, Gu Xiu, you could …"

Gu Xiu shook his head: "Uncle, don't think so; my exploration of the Great Dao of Creation is still shallow, I cannot instantly mature an exquisite innate spiritual root. We should wait patiently."

Nevertheless, this gave Gu Xiu an idea: once the Hongmeng Zao Hua Scripture reaches great completion, even an exquisite innate spiritual root could be hastened to maturity, providing a continual supply of ginseng fruits and immortal peaches.

After a brief stay at San Xiao's residence, Gu Xiu returned to his own dwelling.

Back at his residence, he sat at the stone table and began to contemplate.

The loss of three among the Twelve Golden Immortals is surely a heavy blow to the Chan Sect.

Yuanshi Tianzun will surely take action.

As the Fengshen affairs progress to later stages, a clash among the saints seems inevitable.

They must quickly win Nuwa's support.

While pondering, a voice from outside the courtyard—Yang Chan—called: "Elder Immortal, you have returned."

Gu Xiu slightly lifted his head, just about to reply to Yang Chan.

He noticed two others beside Yang Chan: Nuwa and Xuan Tian Fire Phoenix Jin Ning, and hurried to rise and bow.

"Gu Xiu, I pay respects to Nuwa."

He was puzzled why Nuwa had returned, but it was fine; he had indeed been looking for Nuwa,

Nuwa's beautiful eyes fell on Gu Xiu, a hint of doubt flashing within; she sensed on him a primordial creation aura similar to her own.

He knew her visit was timely, and Gu Xiu gave her another surprise.

He thought he would later ask in detail about the nature of the primordial creation aura he bore.

"No need for excessive courtesy. The last time I came to Three Immortals Island I didn't stay long; I was idling in the Nuwa Palace, so I came here to relax, to see whether Yang Chan has made any progress while under your care," Nuwa said gently.

Gu Xiu inwardly muttered, thinking that what was here was Yang Jian, so Yang Chan stayed here, which had nothing to do with him.

Though he grumbled internally, he still spoke respectfully,

"Nuwa, your return to Three Immortals Island is truly our honor; Yang Chan is with me, and I will take good care of her, so please rest assured, Lady."

Nuwa gave a slight nod, strolled to the stone table, and sat down lightly.

Her gaze fell again on Gu Xiu, a faint, ambiguous smile curling her lips, as she spoke leisurely.

"It's only been a short while since we last met, Gu Xiu, and the changes in you are quite surprising to me."

Having cultivated the Primordial Chaos Creation Scripture, I have let this method run on its own.

Gu Xiu knows that Nuwa must have sensed the breath of the source of creation within him, yet he pretended to be clueless.

"Um, I don't know what transformation you refer to, Madam, what do you mean?"

A hint of teasing flickered in Nuwa's eyes, as if she saw through Gu Xiu's little thoughts, but she did not expose them.

"The faint breath of the source of creation on you resembles mine; I suppose during this time another opportunity has arisen, hasn't it?"

Gu Xiu clasped his hands and offered flattering praise: "Your insight, Madam, is as sharp as a torch; indeed nothing can hide from you. To be frank, I have recently encountered an opportunity and gained some understanding of the Creation Great Dao. In our previous discussion about the method of attaining the Dao, I was deeply moved. May I ask if you have time now to listen to the insights I have gained about the Creation Great Dao?"

Nuwa's expression remained calm, and she smiled lightly: "Very well. I came this time simply to relax. Since you are the disciple‑grandson of Brother Tong Tian, I shall, by right, teach you on his behalf. Feel free to speak your mind."