Chapter 144: Changxi's Whereabouts Unknown, Even the Old Man of the Moon Is Here?!

Just under the gaze of the two.

On the other side, Xi He had already seen the figures of Chen Ku and the other.

"Huh? Fellow Daoist Hongyun?"

Xi He descended before the two, speaking in surprise.

Hearing this, Chen Ku's heart stirred.

Alright!

Looks like I overthought it after all.

Xi He's words were full of surprise.

No need to say more; obviously, Xi He wasn't coming specially to receive them as Chen Ku had thought.

Hongyun also realized, his old face involuntarily reddening, a bit embarrassed.

That's it!

Hongyun clearly knew that he and the two goddesses, Xi He and Changxi, still lacked enough acquaintance for mutual reception.

Just as the two were thinking different thoughts, Xi He turned her gaze to Chen Ku.

"Which fellow Daoist is......"

She asked doubtfully, not recognizing Chen Ku.

The latter didn't mind, merely chuckling and saying:

"Hehe, this humble Daoist Chen Ku is a disciple of the Western Jieyin."

"I have greeted Fellow Daoist Xi He."

Upon hearing that, a flash of astonishment crossed Xi He's exquisite face.

"A disciple of Jieyin?!"

Xi He clearly sensed that Chen Ku's aura was mighty and captivating, his strength truly peerless.

Such a powerhouse, yet merely a disciple of Jieyin?

Before, she had thought Chen Gu was an unparalleled ancient expert.

Although surprised in her heart, Xi He still performed a graceful salute and replied:

"I have greeted Fellow Daoist Chen Ku!"

After a pause, she continued asking:

"I don't know what business brings the two fellow Daoists here."

Hearing that, Hongyun gave a hehe laugh, seeming a bit embarrassed as he said:

"Hehe, I have long heard that the Great Yin possesses Osmanthus Immortal Brew, the finest liquor of the Primordial Chaos."

"This humble Daoist, thickening his face, wishes to ask the goddess for some; I don't know if it's possible."

By this time, Chen Ku also realized.

Between Hongyun and Xi He, there's hardly any deep friendship; perhaps it was merely a nodding acquaintance from the past.

However, having understood Hongyun's purpose, Xi He did not show any disgust.

"Hehe, certainly!"

"My sister and I have indeed brewed some liquor, but we cannot bestow it upon fellow Daoists at present."

"Please come back for the liquor after a hundred years."

Xi He, however, appeared extremely magnanimous.

After all, both sides are innate experts; Chen Ku's strength is not to be underestimated.

As long as they come without ill intent to cause trouble for the Great Yin Goddess, Xi He is happy to form a good karmic bond.

Moreover, they guard the Osmanthus Tree of the Great Yin; a little liquor is not particularly precious.

Before Chen Ku and Hongyun could speak, Xi He again spoke with a look of urgency.

"Fellow Daoists, please understand; this palace currently has no leisure to receive you two."

"Please feel free to do as you wish!"

Although Xi He's words were polite, they actually hinted at a subtle order to leave.

Thereafter, she prepared to depart.

Seeing this, Chen Ku's heart stirred.

"Fellow Daoist Xi He, so anxious—could something have happened?"

He keenly noticed that Xi He's eyes held some anxiety, even bordering on panic.

What matter could cause her to reveal such emotion?

Saying this, Chen Ku promptly added a sentence.

"Fellow Daoist Xi He, you might as well inform this humble Daoist."

"Perhaps... this humble Daoist could lend you a hand."

Hearing his words, Xi He's figure paused.

After a brief pondering, she then spoke:

"Fellow Daoists, please don't conceal; my younger sister Changxi has suddenly vanished."

"This palace fears she may have encountered danger, and thus I am going to seek her whereabouts."

Oh?!

Xi He's words left both Chen Ku and Hongyun startled, somewhat puzzled.

Only then did they realize.

That's it!

From beginning to end, only Xi He appeared, yet Chang Xi's figure was nowhere to be seen.

According to rumor, these two sisters always act together no matter what they do.

It was only after Xi He's words that the two realized Chang Xi had gone missing.

You should know, Taiyin Xing lies far from the Primordial Chaos, eternally pure and silent.

Above the countless surrounding stars, there is also hardly any living being.

One could say that Xi He and Chang Xi here are true shut‑ins, having almost no connection with the outside world.

Why did Chang Xi suddenly disappear?

This... is indeed rather strange.

"As I thought!"

"Since that's the case, I might as well join Fellow Daoist Xi He in searching for Fairy Chang Xi."

"It can also be considered our reward for exchanging for the Osmanthus Immortal Brew."

Hong Yun, being warm‑hearted, immediately expressed her stance without hesitation.

Or rather, even if Xi He had not promised to give wine, Hong Yun would surely have decided the same way, being eager to help.

Chen Ku also nodded.

"Not bad!"

"The three of us searching together is better than Fellow Daoist Xi He acting alone."

Xi He was overjoyed.

Just as Chen Ku said, with the three of us working together, our speed naturally increases.

"Then, Fellow Daoist Xi He thanks the two of you."

Afterward, the three began their search.

However, although they said they were searching, Chen Ku did not move.

Heavenly Eye unfolded, and in an instant he took in the sight of billions of li around him.

Yet he found no trace of Chang Xi.

Chen Ku frowned slightly.

Suddenly, he thought of something, turned to Xi He, and said:

"Fellow Daoist Xi He, could you provide an item belonging to Fairy Chang Xi?"

"I possess a divine ability that can probe whether Fairy Chang Xi faces danger."

Hearing this, Xi He was startled.

There's such a great divine ability?!

She was somewhat doubtful, but still followed Chen Ku's words.

With a slight flick of her jade hand, a hair tie appeared in her palm.

"This is the younger sister's belonging."

Chen Ku nodded and said nothing more.

Taking the hair tie, he then focused his mind, and the Great Divine Ability of Purple Astrology began to turn.

This divine ability inherently possesses the power to deduce all mysteries.

Now, using Chang Xi's hair tie as a guide, a profound and ineffable qi flow also spread out.

Yet, as the deduction proceeded, Chen Ku's brow furrowed ever tighter.

Seeing this, Xi He was startled.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Ku, could it be that Younger Sister Chang Xi is in danger?!"

She asked anxiously.

Chen Ku remained silent, continued the deduction for a moment, then slowly opened his eyes and looked at Xi He.

"This... this matter is truly strange."

"Although I have not divined Fairy Chang Xi's whereabouts,"

"she should be safe and sound, with no major danger befalling her."

Purple Astrology Divine Ability not only can deduce all things, but also has the effect of averting misfortune and attracting fortune.

Thus Chen Ku could ascertain that, although Chang Xi is nowhere to be seen, no danger has befallen her.

Upon hearing this, Xi He could not help but secretly let out a sigh of relief.

"No danger is good!"

"In that case, we will surely be able to find the younger sister's trail."

Xi He's heart relaxed somewhat.

Taiyin Xing is vast beyond compare, yet there are not many living beings.

One could say that, as long as Chang Xi has not perished, she is not hard to find.

But Chen Ku, standing nearby, was not so optimistic.

Under Heavenly Eye, Chang Xi's figure still could not be seen.

Unless Chang Xi has already departed far from Taiyin Xing, lying billions of li away.

But that is obviously unlikely.

Precisely for this reason, Chen Ku earlier said the matter is truly strange.

Beside them, Hong Yun also felt at a loss, and could only ask Xi He:

"Then where should we go next to search?"

This time, Xi He fell into thought for a moment.

「Perhaps we can go inquire of Fellow Daoist Yue Lao! 」

「On this Taiyin Xing, aside from us two sisters, he is also the only innate powerful being. 」

As soon as these words were spoken.

Chen Ku's eyebrows shot up!

Yue Lao?!

That name was somewhat beyond Chen Ku's expectations.