Chapter 222: The Meaning of the Ginseng Fruit Tree

I want to know why.

Meng Po looked toward Hou Tu Niangniang and asked.

Although the misunderstanding was resolved, Meng Po still didn't understand why Hou Tu Niangniang would make such a request of her.

To complete the Hell Path within the Six Paths of Reincarnation, I need your help!

Hou Tu Niangniang also did not conceal it.

After all, the process of nurturing life cannot be concealed either.

So that's how it is!

Upon hearing that, Meng Po nodded.

Then, what is your decision?

Hou Tu Niangniang continued to ask.

Upon hearing that, Meng Po raised her head and said, "If I refuse, I don't know how you will deal with me, Lady."

There will be no punishment!

Hou Tu Niangniang shook her head and said, "In the underworld, women who meet the conditions for the Hell Path are not only you; for example, that little girl beside you, I can wait for her to grow up."

Noticing Hou Tu Niangniang's gaze, Xiao Sanqi instinctively shrank behind her mother.

Grasping Xiao Sanqi's hand, Meng Po gave Hou Tu Niangniang a deep look and said, "Are you sure that if I accept your conditions, you will let me leave the Yellow Springs Road to accomplish my revenge?"

Not bad!

Hou Tu Niangniang lightly nodded and said, "For me, who holds the Six Paths of Reincarnation Disk, this is not a difficult matter."

Upon hearing that, Meng Po couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly.

She naturally knew that freeing her from the imprisonment on the Yellow Springs Road was, for Meng Po who holds the Six Paths of Reincarnation Disk, an easy task.

However, the former Meng Po impartially ignored all beings; even if she wanted to make a request of them, there was no way.

Alright, I can agree to your terms!

Finally, Meng Po seemed to have made up her mind.

There's no way; for the present Meng Po, this might be the only opportunity, so she is unwilling to give it up.

That's wonderful!

At that moment, A Cha said, "Meng Po, from now on we can become sisters."

Huh?

Upon hearing A Cha's words, Meng Po stared in disbelief, pointing at her belly and said, "A Cha, could it be that what's in your belly is the person you mentioned?"

Yes!

A Cha nodded and said, "Sister Meng Po, don't worry, my husband is a very good person."

Regarding that, Meng Po wore an expression of neither approval nor denial.

In fact, Meng Po didn't care what kind of person the other was.

She only wanted to take revenge on that faithless person; for that, Meng Po was willing to pay any price.

Then, when shall we begin?

At this moment, Meng Po was already a little impatient.

Don't be anxious; in fact, this time I have selected two targets at once.

Hou Tu Niangniang said, "Besides you of the Hell Path, there is also a woman of the Asura Path within my selection range, but her identity is somewhat troublesome, so I need to personally make a trip to the Netherworld Blood Sea."

Netherworld Blood Sea?

A Cha's face showed a hint of thought, then she looked shocked at Hou Tu Niangniang and said, "What you say couldn't be that princess of the Asura clan, right? Why must you choose her; choosing her will be troublesome—why not just pick an ordinary Asura woman?"

Of course, it's to ensure absolute certainty!

Hou Tu Niangniang said, "You surely don't think my selections are random, do you? To perfect the Six Paths of Reincarnation, do you think anyone can do it?"

Upon hearing that, A Cha thought for a moment and felt that was indeed the case.

To perfect one of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, a woman must necessarily carry sufficient qi of that path; otherwise, it might not be possible for a single person to complete it, but rather require a group.

Therefore, to avoid increasing Ao Yifan's burden, Hou Tu Niangniang's selection of candidates is the best of the best; she absolutely does not need Ao Yifan to face too many women alone.

Surely, Ao Yifan knows Hou Tu Niangniang's good intentions and will be grateful to her.

Fellow Daoist, please!

After the clear breeze and bright moon served tea at Wan Shou Mountain's Wuzhuang Guan, Zhenyuanzi made a gesturing invitation to Ao Yifan.

Lifting the tea before him, Ao Yifan lightly sipped a mouthful and instantly felt refreshed and clear-headed.

Good tea!

Given Ao Yifan's current cultivation and insight, anything beneficial to him would definitely be the finest among immortal-grade teas.

Hehe, Fellow Daoist, if you like it, that's fine. This tea is made from the leaves at the tip of the Ginseng Fruit Tree; even I myself would be reluctant to drink it on ordinary days.

Zhenyuanzi introduced.

Upon hearing that, Ao Yifan laughed and said, "Looking at it this way, Fellow Daoist, this Ginseng Fruit Tree truly is a treasure from top to bottom."

That's natural, but...

Suddenly, Zhenyuanzi's tone paused, but he did not continue, as if he had some reservation.

But what?

Ao Yifan curiously said, "Fellow Daoist, we could be considered old acquaintances; if there's anything I can help with, please speak freely!"

Upon hearing that, Zhenyuanzi looked at Ao Yifan with a speechless expression.

How did we become old acquaintances?

After all, they have only met twice; truly, the saying holds: first meeting is awkward, second meeting is familiar.

"Fellow Daoist, better to forget it; after all, this is ultimately the fate of my Wuzhuang Temple, and it's not proper to trouble others."

Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and said.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing that, Ao Yifan became even more interested; vaguely, he also seemed to have guessed something.

However, even if he had guessed something, Ao Yifan did not speak rashly.

After all, some things are still better left for the host to bring up themselves.

"Master, this senior also has some connection with our Wuzhuang Temple and possesses great abilities; why not tell him about this matter? Perhaps he has a way to resolve it."

At that moment, the attendant Qing Feng spoke up.

"Qing Feng, how rude!"

Zhen Yuanzi shouted softly.

Immediately afterward, feeling a bit embarrassed, he looked at Ao Yifan and said: "Fellow Daoist, my disciple was rude; please forgive him."

"Hehe, no problem!"

Ao Yifan smiled and waved his hand, saying: "Your disciple is innocent and lively, also wholeheartedly considering for his master; that can be considered commendable filial piety."

"Ah, forget it!"

Zhen Yuanzi said: "Then there's no harm in telling this matter to you, Fellow Daoist."

"Fellow Daoist, do you know where the ginseng fruit tree of my Wuzhuang Temple comes from?"

Zhen Yuanzi asked.

After pondering, Ao Yifan said: "I've heard that the ginseng fruit tree is a spiritual root that arose when heaven and earth were first divided in chaos, when heaven and earth had not yet come into being; I don't know if that's correct or not."

"Not bad!"

Zhen Yuanzi nodded and said: "Everyone in the Three Realms knows that the ginseng fruit tree blooms every three thousand years, bears fruit every three thousand years, and after another three thousand years yields thirty ginseng fruits. As for the so-called ginseng fruit, it is not important to me; what truly matters is that the ginseng fruit tree is the medium through which I communicate with the chaos of heaven and earth, and it is the foundation of my understanding of the Dao."