Chapter 363: Children's Destiny

What is the reason Bai Niu stole the Yin Fan?

Bian Zhuang blinked slightly; to be honest, he really hadn't considered this point.

He only knew that Bai Niu was a distant nephew of Qingniu Xian, had lived for a while in Tushita Palace, then one day stole Laojun's Yin Fan and fled to the lower realm, and his whereabouts remain unknown to this day.

His mission this time is to bring back the Yin Fan, exchange it for Laojun's recommendation, and secure a position in the Heavenly Court.

"Taibai, let Old Zhuang tell you about this, come on!"

Bian Zhuang poured a cup of wine for Taibai Jinxing, his face showing a hint of ingratiation.

"This matter still has to be told starting from the last Peach Banquet of the Golden Mother, that time..."

Taibai Jinxing took the cup, took a sip, and then began to tell Bian Zhuang the full story of this matter.

"Actually, it's because of the Rakshasa Woman—no, now she should be called the Rakshasa Lady!"

After hearing Taibai Jinxing's account, Bian Zhuang actually began to feel some admiration for that Bai Niu.

After all, according to Taibai Jinxing's account, that Bai Niu actually stole Laojun's Yin Fan for the Rakshasa Woman—now the Rakshasa Lady—in order to win her favor.

What a moving and tragic love this is!

"And then? And then?"

Bian Zhuang, listening to this love story, began to get a bit absorbed.

"And then?"

Taibai Jinxing glanced in the direction Ao Yifan had previously left, then said: "After that, the Rakshasa Woman fell for our Prince Consort; Bai Niu took the Yin Fan and heartbrokenly fled to the lower realm. To this day, you've been chasing him, right? I heard the Rakshasa Woman's children can now run and jump."

"Er..."

Hearing this, Bian Zhuang's expression stiffened a bit; after all, a perfectly good love story turned into a tale of a simp who licked till he had nothing left.

In that light, Bai Niu is indeed quite awkward.

"Our Prince Consort is impressive—no wonder he could become a Sage. Anyway, let's drink."

Bian Zhuang shook his head, raised his cup, and clinked it with Taibai Jinxing's.

Holding the cup, Taibai Jinxing suddenly looked at Bian Zhuang and said: "Bian Zhuang, if you want to catch that Bai Niu, I happen to have a good method; are you interested?"

Upon hearing this, Bian Zhuang's eyes lit up; he urged eagerly: "Taibai, hurry and say—what's the method? If your method works, I, Old Zhuang, will owe you a favor."

"Hehe, actually, as the saying goes, only the one who tied the bell can untie it. Think about it—why did Bai Niu steal the Yin Fan and flee to the lower realm? Think, think!"

Taibai Jinxing said.

"Why did Bai Niu steal the Yin Fan?"

Suddenly, Bian Zhuang seemed to think of something, startled, looked at Taibai Jinxing, and said: "You mean, the Rakshasa Woman, you..."

"Shh—"

Before Bian Zhuang could continue, Taibai Jinxing made a silencing gesture.

After Taibai Jinxing finished speaking, he drank on his own, leaving only Bian Zhuang there to ponder.

After Tai Bai Jin Xing finished speaking, they began drinking alone, leaving only Bian Zhuang there to ponder.

Just then, a voice reached both of their ears.

Upon hearing it, Bian Zhuang and Taibai Jinxing both rose and respectfully saluted the newcomer.

Upon hearing that, Bian Zhuang and Tai Bai Jin Xing both rose and respectfully saluted the newcomer.

"Senior Brother Xuan Du!"

The newcomer was none other than Grand Master Xuan Du; even Taibai Jinxing was somewhat surprised—this time, at the Chan Teaching Vice Sect Head's grand ceremony, the Human Teaching Senior Brother would also personally attend.

After all, Taibai Jinxing knew very well that this Senior Brother Xuan Du had a disposition like their Master, the Taiching Sage—both enjoyed secluded cultivation and disliked this lively scene.

After all, Tai Bai Jin Xing knew very well that this senior fellow apprentice Xuan Da Shi Xiong had a disposition like their master Tai Qing Sheng Ren, both enjoying secluded cultivation and disliking the current lively scene.

Bian Zhuang, while making way for Grand Master Xuan Du, asked curiously:

"I came at the Master's behest."

Grand Master Xuan Du said: "Master, let me present a gift to the child of this newly promoted Sage."

Xuan Da Fa Shi said, "Master, let me bring a gift to the child of this newly ascended saint."

Bian Zhuang looked astonished and said: "Did this affair really alarm a Sage? Goodness, could it be that the Patriarch himself wants to draw closer to our Prince Consort?"

After glancing at Bian Zhuang, Grand Master Xuan Du lightly said: "Given the Master's nature, do you think that's possible?"

No sooner had the words fallen than Grand Master Xuan Du felt his leg bumped by something.

Looking down, he saw a ground squirrel with a cute little girl sitting on its back.

It seemed that, having accidentally bumped into Grand Master Xuan Du, the little girl pursed her lips as if about to cry.

It seemed that, having accidentally bumped into Xuan Da Fa Shi, the little girl pursed her lips, as if about to cry.

He reached out, lifted the little girl, and smiled while comforting her.

"Master, this little girl seems to be the Prince Consort's child, but her mother appears to be merely a mortal, and her innate talent doesn't compare to that of Third Prince Nezha and the others."

Looking at Grand Master Xuan Du holding the little girl, Taibai Jinxing explained.

"Her innate talent is indeed not very good."

Grand Master Xuan Du nodded, but seeing the little girl tearing up, he suddenly flipped his right hand and produced a lotus flower.

"However, this bump might be fate; this lotus flower is something I happened to obtain, so I'll give it to you, little girl."

Upon receiving the lotus flower from Grand Master Xuan Du's hand, the little girl seemed to really like it and immediately stopped crying.

After taking the lotus flower from Xuan Da Fa Shi's hand, the little girl seemed to really like it and stopped crying immediately.

Grand Master Xuan Du placed the little girl back on the ground squirrel's back, letting her continue to play.

Watching the little girl holding the lotus flower, Bian Zhuang's face was full of envy.

Looking at the lotus flower in the girl's hand, Bian Zhuang's face was full of envy.

"Master, you really are partial; this lotus flower is obviously a good thing at a glance, that overflowing lotus fragrance is constantly cleansing the girl's body, and in the end, it might even achieve a fragrant lotus physique, possibly attaining the position of a Golden Immortal!"

Facing Bian Zhuang's muttering, the Grand Dharma Master of the Mysterious Capital pretended not to hear.

Meanwhile, at the side, Venus laughed and said: "Bian Zhuang, don't complain either; that little girl is the sage's child, and Senior Brother of the Mysterious Capital doing this also counts as forming a good affinity with the sage—something you can't envy."

Upon these words, many immortals in the great hall began to stir their thoughts.

Exactly!

Most of these people find it very difficult to form a connection with the sage.

But this newly ascended sage has many children.

Seeing the little children playing on marmots filling the great hall, many immortals began to secretly calculate.

Soon, these playing children each received some opportunities, more or less, from the hands of various immortal sects.

And this scene was naturally seen by Ao Yifan, who was diligently cultivating.

In fact, his purpose in holding this promotion ceremony for Mu Zha this time was precisely for these children.

As the saying goes, the dragon begets nine sons, but Ao Yifan's situation is even more special; some of his children's backgrounds are indeed not very good.

Although Ao Yifan has sufficient resources to nurture these children, he can only help them become immortals.

And to make further progress, they need more suitable opportunities.

However, it's obvious that Ao Yifan has too many children; he simply cannot manage them all.

And by holding this promotion ceremony, Ao Yifan, with the dignity of a sage, treats these immortal sects with courtesy.

Returning a peach for a plum, giving these children some opportunities from the other side is also reasonable, right?

Moreover, Ao Yifan believes that many immortal sects are willing to offer opportunities to befriend him, this sage.

Afterwards, they cannot help but thank him.