[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t":3,"chapter-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-350":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Living Among All Heavens, Achieving Immortality Through Merit",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2323918,4545,"Chapter 350: The Flower Immortal","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-350",350,"\u003Cp>Why do you keep snakes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Suzhen rarely spoke, her voice gentle and soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing quickly replied, explaining how he bought the snakes from a snake merchant beside West Lake, extracted their venom, and raised them—he detailed their habits, and Bai Suzhen nodded repeatedly, convinced Gu Qing truly knew how to raise snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These snakes, under Gu Qing’s care, must be living well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing, praised by her, secretly took pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You think I raise snakes for their venom? I raise snakes simply to raise them better!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Niangzi came to Hangzhou merely to repay Xu Xian for his kindness; that she ended up marrying him was entirely her own longing for love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the TV drama, Guanyin Bodhisattva advised, “Seek high above West Lake”; Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing searched everywhere, and when they saw Xu Xian, Bai Suzhen dared not use her magic to glimpse his past life, fearing he wasn’t the one. Perhaps in Bai Niangzi’s original plan, she intended to bear Xu Xian a son of the Wenqu Star, then leave—but as affection deepened, she lost the ability to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s sole ambition was to cling to the snake’s waist and live off her; since his strength fell short of Bai Niangzi’s, he could only focus on details—this was the “small” in Pan Lu Deng Xiao Xian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope you will treat them well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Niangzi’s voice was soft, tinged with pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing naturally agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your courtyard is small, yet you’ve invited many gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Flower Immortal walked around the courtyard, seeing the various deities Gu Qing worshipped and the offerings and incense—she felt Gu Qing was indeed a devout believer, and said to him: “Would you like to worship one more deity?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s household was orderly and well-managed; the gods were happy to dwell here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Immortal has such intent, it is Gu Qing’s fortune through three lifetimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s face lit up with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a female immortal like the Flower Immortal, Gu Qing was utterly awestruck—but he knew this was not someone he could approach at his current stage; thus, he treated her with deep respect, aiming only to cultivate her as a celestial connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the Flower Immortal had seen his sincerity and devotion and intended to leave behind spiritual essence, Gu Qing had already achieved his goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether I stay will depend on your brushwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal stood silently, her demeanor serene; as her aura unfolded, the modest courtyard instantly became a celestial realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal had noticed the paintings of the Door God, the Well God, the Toilet God, and the Bed God—she realized Gu Qing’s brushwork was extraordinary, and intended for him to paint her portrait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing was overjoyed, immediately bringing a table and preparing ink and brush; as he studied the silent Flower Immortal, he felt her entire being was naturally perfect, impossible to capture, beyond his brush’s reach—her spirit and bearing were transcendent; if he forced a painting without grasping this essence, he would damage her divine visage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in painting, form gives birth to spirit; Gu Qing used his Good Deeds to memorize every detail of the Flower Immortal’s appearance and posture, then had her sit down, and began to paint with focused brushwork on the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In The Eightfold Path of the Heavenly Dragon, Wu Yazi of the Xuanyao Sect painted as if crushing and molding people into his canvases; Wang Lianhua, Wuhen Young Master, Lu Miaozhi—all masters of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting—through this comprehensive mastery, the Flower Immortal’s form gradually emerged from the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the Flower Immortal and Bai Suzhen were astonished, feeling Gu Qing was truly multi-talented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing painted with full concentration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his early days in the Jianghu, Gu Qing found combat exhilarating and cared little for beautiful women, channeling all his Good Deeds into strengthening himself; but in the Zhuxian world, after the Heavenly Book unlocked his latent potential and wisdom, Gu Qing spread his wings freely and drew attention—because beautiful women could be exhilarating too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, the Flower Immortal’s form was complete, save for the eyes—Gu Qing carefully painted the final spark of spirit, and as dusk fell, he finished her portrait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amazing! Amazing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tree Spirit stared at the painting—it was as if the Flower Immortal had been shrunk and sealed inside; his brushwork was unmatched in this age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Niangzi gazed at the scroll, then glanced at Gu Qing, her eyes filled with wonder—she felt such a man, skilled in garden design, gifted in painting, born with a Dao body, and deeply devout, might be unique in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal waved her hand, and the figure in the painting came alive, as if ready to rise from the scroll and stand in the mortal world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal nodded in approval and said: “Gu Qing, I have never seen such brushwork.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are the greatest painter of the Song Dynasty I have ever seen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing such praise, Gu Qing maintained his persona while subtly flattering the Flower Immortal, making her smile broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I see your cultivation is strong—water and fire harmonized, essence and qi complete—why haven’t you formed your Golden Core?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, Gu Qing’s cultivation was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, ultimate perfection—he already possessed Golden Core-level combat power; once water and fire harmonized and he achieved the Golden Core state, his combat strength would explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lack the proper method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I see…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal nodded and said: “Before you have the proper method, you must not rashly form your Golden Core. Very well—henceforth, worship me faithfully as your devotee. When the Flower Festival ends, I will go to the Celestial Court and find you a top-tier scripture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing was moved to tears—this grace from the Flower Immortal was too profound; he longed to repay her with his very life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he expressed his gratitude, Xu Xian finished his duties in the front and entered the back courtyard to bid Gu Qing farewell—he saw the Flower Immortal right before Gu Qing, and froze, dumbstruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal gently shook her head, and with Bai Suzhen and the Tree Spirit, took her leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal was too radiant; Bai Suzhen walked past Xu Xian right beside him, yet he noticed nothing—and Bai Suzhen regarded Xu Xian as merely an ordinary man, gave him a brief glance, and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master, who were they…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xian finally came to, speaking hesitantly, still stunned by the Flower Immortal’s presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re about to marry—why ask about such things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing rebuked sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xian snapped back to himself, face flushed with shame, deeply humbled, and took his leave from Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xu Xian departed, the Well God, the Bed God, and the Toilet God appeared together, surrounding Gu Qing with smiles: “Well? Seeing the Flower Immortal—do you now feel your past obsessions were misplaced?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal’s beauty was rare even among the immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing suddenly remembered—the gods’ purpose in bringing the Flower Immortal was to redirect his “preferences”; he stared blankly and said: “She is the most beautiful celestial immortal I have ever seen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bed God, Well God, and Toilet God burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flower Immortal’s grace can never be repaid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said solemnly to the Well God, Bed God, and Toilet God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just that the Flower Immortal redirected his “preferences,” nor merely that she promised to seek a scripture in the Celestial Court—just her breathtaking beauty, which stole Xu Xian’s gaze and caused him to miss his first meeting with Bai Niangzi, was already a stroke of fortune for Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1293,"2026-06-20T17:04:27.745Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","925152888a5d5d13e6e35ef9bc8bc17bccc1823111611997343fcfa230ad0def","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-351","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-349",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliving-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-cover.jpg"]