Chapter 51

Ah, Prince Consort, I still can't bear to part with Jin Zha and Mu Zha!

While tidying the children's clothes, Madam Yin secretly wiped away a tear.

All right, the children have grown up; they will eventually have their own things to do. As parents, we should support them.

Ao Yifan said, "Besides, Jin Zha and Mu Zha have gone up the mountain. Aren't there still so many little ones keeping you company, Madam?"

As he spoke, Ao Yifan's gaze shifted, and he saw a group of maids each holding a baby behind him.

Over the past year, the children were born one after another.

Unlike Jin Zha and Mu Zha, who were born with extraordinary omens, these little ones grow at about the same speed as ordinary human children.

And as the children's aunt, Madam Yin naturally dotes on them greatly.

Holding Xiao Bai's child, Madam Yin teased the baby's little face; it seemed the sorrow of parting had lessened a bit.

"Madam, I'm taking Jin Zha and Mu Zha with me."

Ao Yifan said.

"Mm, go quickly and return quickly; don't wander off on the road!"

Madam Yin instructed.

Hearing that, Ao Yifan felt a little embarrassed.

After all, over the past year he had spent considerable effort persuading the Dragon Clan to help Chen Tang Pass revive its economy.

He had done it to support Madam Yin's career, yet felt unappreciated, which made Ao Yifan feel a bit hurt.

Waving goodbye to everyone, Ao Yifan took Jin Zha and Mu Zha and disappeared from sight.

"Phew, he's finally gone!"

Seeing Ao Yifan leave, the pregnant Princess Long Ji let out a sigh of relief.

"How come? Are you afraid of him?"

Beside her, Fairy Yun Hua laughed and said.

"Auntie, they've already said they won't betray you; every time he comes back, why do you still make him toss around?"

Princess Long Ji muttered dissatisfiedly.

"This is to make sure you always remember which side you're on."

Fairy Yun Hua said, "By the way, over at the Golden Mother of Yaochi, you haven't shown any flaws, have you?"

"They've been very careful, honestly; they've already boarded your pirate ship, so why do you still not trust them?"

Princess Long Ji pursed her lips and said.

Hearing that, Fairy Yun Hua smiled and said nothing more.

Kunlun Mountain, Jade Void Palace—this is a place where disciples of the Sect of the Primordial cultivate!

Immortal energy swirls here, with layer upon layer of barriers that ordinary people cannot penetrate.

"Uncle Master, your diligence in cultivation is truly remarkable; today it's our turn to guard the Jade Void Mountain Gate—let's go!"

A disciple riding an Immortal Crane descended, looking at the middle-aged man painstakingly cultivating on a hilltop, and couldn't help but laugh and say.

Opening his eyes, the middle-aged man smiled and said, "My talent is inferior to that of my fellow disciples, so I naturally need to work harder. Rong Shan, junior disciple, let's go!"

As he spoke, the middle-aged man waved his right hand, and a mass of rosy clouds dragged him slowly upward.

The two flew over the skies above the Jade Void Palace when suddenly the disciple named Rong Shan pointed to a mountaintop.

"Speaking of which, in our entire Jade Void Palace, when it comes to diligence, the only one who can match Uncle is Uncle Shen Gongbao, alas..."

"What a pity," Rong Shan didn't continue speaking.

After all, Shen Gongbao previously led the entire Monster Hunting Squad—what glory that was.

However, no one expected that just when the Monster Hunting Squad's strength peaked, Shen Gongbao was completely taken down, and now he has become an idle person.

As for this, some inside the Jade Void Palace felt that this approach was somewhat unkind.

However, this decision was made by Wuliang Xianweng, and Shen Gongbao's replacement was also the capable Lu Tong; thus, even though some felt resentful for Shen Gongbao, no one stepped forward.

The middle-aged man took a deep look at Shen Gongbao on the mountaintop, and a flash of admiration crossed his eyes.

After all, the other's talent far surpasses his own, his diligence in cultivation is not lacking either, and after a thousand years of training, he has already reached Golden Immortal strength.

Such speed—only that Taiyi Zhenren could steadily suppress him.

However, Taiyi Zhenren relies purely on talent and his master's favor; compared to that, the middle-aged man admires Shen Gongbao even more.

…

"Hehe, Senior Brother, speaking of which, guarding the gate of the Jade Void Palace is really an easy job—just need to stand watch at the mountain gate for a year to earn an Immortal Pill as a reward, worth ten years of our arduous cultivation!"

Rong Shan completed the handover with the previous gate-guarding disciple, smiling as he spoke to the middle-aged man.

Of course, the most important thing is that our Jade Void Palace's name is too great—let alone loose cultivators and wild demons, even the disciples of the Sect of the Cut, who are currently the most prominent, dare not cause trouble at our Jade Void Palace.

Rong Shan seemed to have a lot to say, chattering nonstop.

As he spoke, he took out a wine gourd from his own pocket.

So, guarding the gate is just a sinecure, Uncle—I have here an Immortal brew personally crafted by Uncle-master Taiyi; how about a sip?

Seeing this, the middle-aged man couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.

Junior Nephew Rong Shan, guarding the gate is also a very important task; you must not be lax, otherwise…

Before the middle-aged man's words had even finished, suddenly his gaze shifted, looking toward the distant horizon.

At the same moment, Rong Shan, who was drinking, instantly sobered up, silently circulating his internal spiritual energy to expel the alcohol from his body, and likewise turned his head to look toward the distance.

Dad, is this Kunlun Mountain? It's truly huge—bigger than Chen Tang Pass!

Mu Zha lay in Ao Yifan's embrace, his big eyes rolling around as he took in the scenery, not at all afraid; meanwhile, Jin Zha furrowed his small face, wearing a solemn expression like a little adult.

Jin Zha, Mu Zha, from now on this place will be your cultivation ground; remember what Father told you.

Ao Yifan said.

"Mm, work hard in your cultivation, and soon you'll take the seat of the Twelve Golden Immortals!"

Jin Zha said.

"Mm, Father believes that with your talents, there will definitely be no problem, and Father, being outside, can also support you at any time."

Ao Yifan said: "If you have any needs, just tell Father; Father will definitely help you accomplish them."

"Thank you, Father!"

Mu Zha affectionately hugged Ao Yifan; compared to the always stern Jin Zha, Mu Zha is obviously more clingy.

"Which Daoist friend, this is the holy ground of the Jade Void Palace; please stop, Daoist friend!"

Just then, a voice came from afar; immediately after, two figures were seen flying toward them.

"Golden Immortal!"

Slightly sensing Ao Yifan's cultivation, the middle-aged man secretly grew wary, already pinching a sound transmission talisman in his hand, ready to summon help at any moment.

After glancing at the two slightly nervous people, Ao Yifan smiled and said: "You need not be nervous; I am the prince consort of Princess Suzhi of Yin Shang, these two are my children—this is Jin Zha, and they have come to the Jade Void Palace to become disciples and study the arts."

"Become a disciple and study the arts? But now is not the time for the Jade Void Palace to open its doors and accept disciples; you'd better wait three more years before coming again!"

Rong Shan said.

"Heh, this Daoist friend probably misunderstood; my son Jin Zha has long been personally accepted as a disciple by Manjusri Broad Dharma Heavenly Venerable—just send a message back and ask, and you'll know!"

Ao Yifan said.

"What? A disciple of Uncle Manjusri!"

Rong Shan glanced at Jin Zha, then immediately said: "Then you wait a moment; I'll go back and ask!"