Chapter 448: Uncle, it is enough for you to refine eighty-eight million eight hundred and eighty-eight thousand immortal pills; I am

In the inn.

Nezha returned, and he also brought back Bai Suzhen's sachet and those medicinal herbs.

"The mistress of the medical hall gave it to me, saying it has the effect of calming the spirit and aiding sleep."

Tang An took the sachet; the style of the sachet was red fabric, with a character embroidered on it: "An."

"An?"

"It is An."

"Do you see it? It is An..."

Tang An cried and laughed at the same time, as if this moment were a displaced intersection for the two of them, mother and daughter, spanning a thousand years.

Perhaps it was just a coincidence; perhaps the "An" on the sachet in her hand was meant only to signify peace and safety.

It was just that she was also named Tang An—the Tang of Tang Zhenzhu, the "An" of peace and safety.

Nezha's eyes were full of unbearable pity and heartache. He reached out his hand, wanting to let Tang An lean on him and cry wantonly for a while. Yet, he forcibly suppressed that impulse and withdrew his hand.

"If you want to lean on me and cry for a while, tell me; I am always here."

Tang An shook her head and wiped away her tears. "I am happy, truly very happy."

She wiped the damp tears from her hands before carefully stroking the pouch.

"To be able to receive a gift from my mother on my birthday is a great blessing in my life."

"Nezha, thank you, thank you, truly thank you."

She knew that there was no need for thanks between them. But at this very moment, she was truly very grateful for everything he had done.

Nezha did not disturb Tang An further. He nodded and then went out, closing the room door for Tang An.

He felt that Tang An probably wanted to be alone for a while right now.

That evening.

Tang An and her three disciples arrived at that alley entrance once again.

The only difference from the daytime was that Tang An had an extra sachet hanging on her, and she had also laid down layers of restrictions to cast protection.

Baohe Hall was across the alley.

Inside, the candlelight was bright and warm; the family of four was so harmonious and happy.

Seeing this scene, Tang An could not help but be infected by it, and she revealed a happy smile.

Yang Jian said, "In her previous life, she had already accumulated Merit, and coupled with raising Wenwu Quxing to adulthood, she does not need to apprentice under Lishan Laomu in this life; she can still attain full Merit and Ascension to become an immortal."

"Yes, in this life, she can be considered to have reached a state of fulfillment." Tang An was very gratified.

Seeing their family happy, she also had her wish fulfilled.

Sun Wukong did not understand those things and said, "No wonder you two could be mother and daughter. Master did so much for her, and even rewrote her fate, only then concluding the Causality of being mother and daughter for one lifetime."

"When affinity arises, they gather; when affinity ends, they disperse. The bond of mother and daughter was repaid with life, and the Causality should have been settled."

"Yet, the affinity and fruit of mother and daughter became a cause, and the cause brought about a fruit, knotted thousands of years later. The cycle of Causality is truly infinitely profound, infinitely profound."

Yang Jian nodded, agreeing with what Sun Wukong said. "However, I see that the affinity between Master and her mother was not shallow; rather, the burden required to give birth to Master was too great for a mortal fate to bear."

"It is precisely because the affinity was deep and not yet exhausted that there has been this entanglement and reincarnation for thousands of years."

Tang An listened to what they were saying and did not add anything.

"Let's go." The reluctance in her eyes turned into determination. Since she had already shouldered the responsibility, she could no longer be lazy or shirk her duties.

"Master, will you not take a few more looks?" Sun Wukong could sense Tang An's reluctance.

"No more looking; if I look any longer, I won't be able to bear leaving."

Tang An sighed with a smile, turned around, and teleported away.

The three of them, Sun Wukong, exchanged glances and then all followed and left one after another.

Bai Suzhen seemed to sense something and hurriedly chased out, but it seemed she only saw the back of Tang An as she left.

By the time she chased into the alley, it was already too late.

"I do not know what intersection you and I once had, or if you are truly an old friend met again, yet I cannot recognize you."

"I hope that sachet can keep you sleeping soundly and protect your safety."

"You must, you must be safe and sound."

Unfortunately, Tang An did not hear her words.

When the Hunyuan Golden Dipper appeared again, it was already in front of Doushuai Palace.

They had returned, and they rushed to Doushuai Palace immediately.

Green Ox Spirit was lying in the courtyard of the palace. Seeing Tang An return, his eyes lit up instantly. His legs no longer hurt, his waist was no longer sore, and his ox eyes were full of spirit.

"Stop wagging your tail; you are not Xiaotian Quan."

Tang An walked up to Green Ox Spirit and took out all the oranges she had brought from the Wealth Gathering Ring.

"I didn't bring you any less this time; eat slowly, no one is going to snatch them from you."

Green Ox Spirit transformed into his demon form, hugged the oranges, and ran to the side to eat; he was eating with such delight.

"You're back?" Taishang Laojun flicked his Whisk and appeared in the courtyard.

"I'm back."

"Follow me."

"Mm." Tang An looked at Sun Wukong and the others. "You all should go attend to your own matters as well. Having delayed these days accompanying me, your respective duties must have piled up waiting to be handled."

"If I have need, I will certainly come to seek your help."

Sun Wukong looked at Yang Jian; originally, he wanted to say that he had nothing to do. But when he saw Yang Jian, he thought of Chenxiang.

He understood that Tang An did not want Chenxiang to follow the old path of the four of them, becoming some kind of hero who saves the world.

But not saving the world and not having the ability to save the world are two different things. If the Three Realms were truly to fall into danger in the future, Chenxiang must have the ability to protect himself.

Otherwise, the painful growth he ought to experience will not be any less.

"Let's go, I, Old Sun, haven't seen my disciple for many days, and I truly miss that child."

Yang Jian nodded, bowed to Tang An and Taishang Laojun, and said, "Yang Jian will take his leave first."

Sun Wukong followed suit and bowed, though the bow was somewhat sloppy.

The two left, and only then did Nezha look at Tang An and speak.

"After I return, I will drill the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals well; if you need reinforcements in the future, I certainly won't let you down."

At this moment, Nezha possessed much more composure and determination; though he was reluctant to part, he bowed resolutely and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Taishang Laojun stroked his beard with a smile on his lips. "No wonder Junior Brother always feels the lotus is an eyesore; so that is where the eyesore lies."

Tang An turned her head and gave Taishang Laojun a look of disdain, "Great Martial Uncle, how old are you, still joking about your juniors?"

"Fine, fine, fine, it was this Martial Uncle who spoke too much." Taishang Laojun was truly afraid of upsetting the little martial niece before him.

The key was that whenever she was unhappy, she could always do some unexpected, wicked things that would also make him unable to be happy.

"Has Master arrived?"

As soon as the words fell, the figure of Tongtian Jiaozhu appeared in the courtyard.

"You sought your Master, how could I not come?"

Taishang Laojun mimicked the look of disdain Tang An had just shown, "Junior Brother has been here for a long time, why pretend you just arrived?"

The smile on Tongtian Jiaozhu's face stiffened, and he shot a sharp glare over; Taishang Laojun awkwardly cleared his throat.

"Since both of you master and disciple have arrived, then come inside."

"Let's get this straight first, Martial Niece, I have no more Pill here, you cannot fleece me again."

"Sigh." Tang An said righteously: "Martial Uncle, what are you saying? Could I, Tang An, be that kind of person?"

"Hmm?"

"If you don't have any Pill, just refine more. I, Tang An, am not someone who would empty your coffers; just refining eighty-eight million eight hundred and eighty-eight thousand for me will be enough."

"I'm not greedy, really."

Upon hearing this, Taishang Laojun stumbled and nearly fell on flat ground.