Chapter 87: Guide

Zhang Jian nodded, gradually clarifying the cause and effect, and at the same time he realized the key point.

He could not help but say:

"Senior, since you have seen through the cause and effect, you surely have a wonderful method in mind that can relieve the people around Fengyang Prefecture of this great calamity!"

Xuan Jiu shook his head and said, "It's not exactly a wonderful method; it can only be said to be a method that harms others and does not benefit oneself."

Zhang Jian merely furrowed his brows, yet he still said resentfully, "As long as we can eliminate the great danger in Phoenix Nest Mountain, it will save countless lives and bring boundless merit!"

Xuan Jiu laughed and said, "Perhaps!"

"Please, senior, impart your wisdom!"

Xuan Jiu nodded and said.

"It's simple: we borrow the pattern of the dual phoenix and two modalities, connect with a noble lady nourished by that dual phoenix-two modalities pattern; as long as that lady is willing to sacrifice her own body, letting the phoenix be reborn, naturally we can dispel the resentment on the phoenix, and after dispelling the resentment, she will naturally not commit destruction again."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian's expression changed.

"This isn't substituting a peach for a plum?"

This really is a rotten idea.

Xuan Jiu laughed and said, "How so?"

"It's really not good; they are both living beings, I could not bear to let an innocent person die as a substitute!"

Zhang Jian shook his head.

What kind of salvation is this?

It's more like sending a lamb into the tiger's mouth, ostensibly satisfying the tiger's appetite, the price being to keep the tiger quiet for a while, possibly even provoking it to attack people.

Seeing Zhang Jian shake his head repeatedly, a faint smile appeared in the depths of his eyes.

At the same time, he then took the cup on the table and lightly drank a sip.

Seeing Zhang Jian's attitude, he instead felt reassured about making friends with him.

Although strong individuals are not necessarily pure, they generally like friends or allies who at least have some principles, only then can one feel at ease.

Zhang Jian's mind leaned even more toward salvation through force.

Since we know the background of the Phoenix Spirit Ghost King, he could actually think of a way to bring the Phoenix Spirit Ghost King to the Zhang family ancestral hall; even if her fate is hard, as long as she falls under the Stone Mirror Divine Light, she will surely die.

Seeing Xuan Jiu's calm demeanor, Zhang Jian's eyes flickered and he said, "Senior, surely you have other wonderful methods?"

Xuan Jiu shook his head and said, "Actually, that was the easiest method and also the most promising one!"

And I still have a most difficult method!

Young master, you now hold half of the phoenix soul in your hand; this half of the phoenix soul's origin has not been obscured by resentment, and after it enters the body, there is still a certain chance to awaken the phoenix's true nature!

Seeing Zhang Jian's gaze, Xuan Jiu said, "The phoenix's nature is pure and noble; even if it is a stillborn, if the young master can awaken its inner nature, he may not be unable to reform it, letting it abandon its current resentment foundation and resume cultivation."

But how to awaken her nature is something the young master must figure out himself!

Zhang Jian's eyes flickered, he shook his head and said, "That would probably be too difficult!"

Zhang Jian sighed.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Jiu smiled without speaking.

Just then, a childish voice rang out in the air, carrying a hint of mischief.

"Young master, what's so difficult about this? My Divine Mountain lineage has several special arts that can purify souls and facilitate rebirth."

"Huh?"

Zhang Jian looked over, only to see a petite little girl appear in the spirit realm, her figure exceedingly light as she leapt down from the air, appearing to be only five or six years old, with two braids, a wind chime tied to her hand, dressed in white clothes, delicately made up and carved like jade.

Her pair of black-and-white distinct eyes gazed at Zhang Jian, glistening.

"White Immortal Maiden!"

Seeing the little girl, Xuan Jiu's face slightly smiled, and he simultaneously rose and gave a slight bow.

The little girl pursed her lips, looking at Xuan Jiu and softly hummed, "Old fool, you're saying this just for me to hear, aren't you? My Divine Mountain lineage's arts are numerous; the great secret art of purifying souls for rebirth in the pure land certainly exists!"

After a brief pause, she looked at Zhang Jian and said, "However, young master, you have not yet passed the sect's three trials, so I cannot transmit the arts to you, nor can I violate the rules of the Divine Mountain lineage."

She glanced at Xuan Jiu, seeing him still smiling silently, she let out a soft hum.

Zhang Jian furrowed his brows and asked:

"May I ask, little Immortal Maiden, why do you call me young master?"

Upon seeing Zhang Jian, the little girl's eyes lit up, she couldn't help but smile brightly, her clear voice saying, "Young master, you may not know, I am the first guardian under the Slay Demon True Lord; young master, you are the future disciple of my master, so naturally you are the young master!"

"I am also sent by my master to assign you as the sect's guide!"

She simultaneously put on a stern little face and said.

"Furthermore, young master, do not call Yin'er Immortal Maiden; the title Immortal Sound is not something I dare to accept!"

Seeing this little person lively and genuine, Zhang Jian also found it amusing and said, "Then it's better to call you little Immortal Maiden for closeness!"

Upon hearing this, the little girl immediately put on a bitter expression, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Seeing her state, Zhang Jian no longer teased her and said, "How about calling you Immortal Sound?"

Upon hearing this, the little girl overjoyed looked at Zhang Jian and said, "Immortal Sound pays respects to young master!"

Seeing Xuan Jiu beside them always faintly smiling, the little girl let out a soft hum, his gaze upon Zhang Jian as he said.

"Although young master cannot currently practice the profound arts of the sect, I still have a method that can help young master!"

Seeing Xuan Jiu still standing aside, Bai Xianyin let out a soft hum.

She also felt a bit deflated.

"Besides, I also know there is a naturally nurtured treasure in Phoenix Nest Mountain that might be able to help young master!"

She puffed out her little chest, seemingly trying to prove herself.

But her expression remained somewhat gloomy; this news was something she had painstakingly extracted from her master, originally intending to present it at a crucial moment before Zhang Jian to claim credit.

But now that she has spoken, it seems as if Xuan Jiu squeezed it out of her.

Obviously it was my own effort, but the merit still had to be split half with that bad old man, making the little girl feel very dissatisfied.

Xuan Jiu, seeing this, also took the chance to flatteringly say: "Still, the White Immortal Maiden's information is well-informed; I, the old man, have expended so much thought, yet I cannot compare to even a few words from the White Immortal Maiden."

If one can resolve this Phoenix's calamity, the White Immortal Maiden shall certainly deserve the foremost merit.

Upon hearing this, the little girl's expression visibly improved; she glanced at Xuan Jiu, feeling that this old man was still somewhat pleasing to the eye, and she nodded.

You bad old man, you finally spoke a true word!

Zhang Jian, seeing this, immediately smiled faintly.

This Bai Xianyin is very young; although she appears candid, she is indeed a mood booster.

Having learned part of the unexpected news from Xuan Jiu, Zhang Jian felt reassured; after making slight preparations, he directly set out to leave Phoenix Stream County.

Since we are entering Phoenix Nest Mountain, we naturally should hurry, lest unexpected complications arise.

This time, Xuan Jiu did not accompany them; after clarifying the circumstances to Zhang Jian, he turned and left with his grandson.

Moreover, Zhang Jian also had some doubts about the appearance of this guide, Bai Xianyin.

Along the way, Zhang Jian couldn't help but ask.

Bai Xianyin, in our Paulownia Mountain Dao Orthodoxy, does every loose cultivator who enters the sect receive assistance from a guide dispatched by the sect?!

Upon hearing this, Bai Xianyin shook her head like a rattle drum.

Young master, certainly not; even disciples on the main list do not necessarily have a guide like Bai Xianyin!