Chapter 2: Demon Immortal in Human Form, Voluntarily Seeking to Serve

In the courtyard in front of the side hall of Baiyun Guan.

Two large snakes, about a zhang in length, were coiled together with their heads raised.

On the snakes' bodies, the cyan and white Qi was exceptionally striking.

Even the ordinary Daoists watching from afar, who had not stepped onto the path of cultivation, could see that the two snakes seemed to be emitting white and cyan light.

It was very peculiar.

Of course, peculiar is one thing, but the tension was also very real.

The Daoists in the temple were currently surrounding the Er She from a distance.

They no longer dared to approach.

Because just now, when the Er She were suddenly discovered, a Daoist had gone up wanting to drive the snakes away.

Now that person is still lying by the wall not far away, gasping for breath.

They didn't seem to be injured, but the fright was likely unavoidable.

After several people were whipped away by the snakes' tails, the other Daoists did not dare to approach rashly.

Because they also discovered that if they did not initiate an attack, these two snakes had no intention of attacking either.

Thus, the situation reached a brief stalemate.

In fact, Bai She and Qing She were also somewhat at a loss right now.

After being favored by Qi Luck and cultivating into human form, the two knew clearly whose grace they had received, so they offered up the Golden Treasure they had found.

According to their thinking, this would settle the karma.

Lin Xuan put away the Golden Treasure they offered, but when the Er She wanted to leave, they seemed to sense that the feeling of the heavens and earth favoring them was about to disappear.

Under this influence, the Er She even lost their composure and could not maintain their human forms.

They reverted to their original forms right there in the temple.

That was why such a scene had unfolded.

But this was secondary to the Er She.

Right now, they were truly panicked.

Having cultivated for a thousand years, the Er She knew clearly that without the protection of the Qi Luck from the young Daoist in the temple, they would never have successfully transformed in an era like this.

Moreover, they had just clashed with the Daoists in this temple.

What if they had angered that young Daoist? What should they do?

The Er She were both so panicked that their necks were entwined and swaying back and forth.

But to the surrounding Daoists, this posture looked like they were about to launch an attack.

One by one, they subconsciously retreated.

Fortunately, at this moment, Luo Daming arrived with Huang Ming.

However, upon seeing the Qing Bai Er She, Luo Daming was also startled.

Others might not be able to tell, but Luo Daming's eye for detail was not bad at all.

Before coming, hearing Huang Ming's description, he naturally guessed it likely had to do with the young disciple's sudden enlightenment this time.

And since they contained a massive amount of Qi, could they be similar to the Snake Immortal worshipped by the Guan Family?

But now, at a glance, he knew he had thought wrong.

And he was dead wrong.

The Immortal Family worshipped by the Guan Family were actually still existences similar to spirit essences or demons.

But the two before his eyes were clearly true demons.

That massive amount of Qi and the clearly felt vigorous vitality—this posture was clearly that of demon creatures about to ascend to the ranks of the Immortal.

In this era, there were actually such existences.

Luo Daming was actually a bit panicked himself.

He felt that he might not be a match for them.

But once he thought that these Er She might be related to his young disciple, Luo Daming calmed down a little.

Under the gaze of the crowd of Baiyun Guan Daoists, Luo Daming stroked the short black beard on his chin, pondered for a moment, and then stepped forward a few paces.

The Qing Bai Er She immediately became alert and turned their heads in unison to stare at Luo Daming.

This oppressive feeling made even Luo Daming's heart tremble.

But under the gaze of a group of disciples, Luo Daming looked calm, then performed a Daoist salute.

"This poor Daoist is the Daoist Master of Baiyun Guan, Luo Daming. May I ask what business brings the two Immortals here?"

Luo Daming's attitude left the group of Daoists dumbfounded, but no one dared to speak; they all stared straight ahead, intending to see how things would develop.

Once he spoke, the two panicked snake-women calmed down.

After the Er She exchanged a look, it was as if they shared a telepathic connection.

"Daoist Master, you are too kind. We sisters were cultivating in the mountains and received great grace from the Daoist in your temple. This time, we have come specifically to repay that kindness, wishing to serve by his side and cultivate together."

Bai She flicked her tongue and emitted a pleasant female voice.

Luo Daming's heart skipped a beat.

To speak in human language—this demon was likely about to become an Immortal immediately.

The other Daoists were all stunned.

The snake actually spoke?

Luo Daming looked dazed, but the Er She did not mind.

Bai She had spoken, naturally having already made up her mind.

Now they had decided that they would be bound to the side of that young Daoist for the rest of their lives.

They knew very well that only by the side of the little Daoist could their cultivation truly reach a higher realm.

If they were to leave just like that, not to mention losing that feeling of being favored by heaven and earth.

Perhaps they would even encounter disaster.

Er She had cultivated for so long and knew quite a lot.

Originally, for animals, cultivation was an act against heaven; without the care of great Qi Luck, they might suffer heavenly retribution.

Although it was unfair to them, this was reality.

Now that there was a powerful figure nearby, if they didn't cling to them now, when would they?

After Luo Daming understood the words of Qing Bai Er She, his entire being went numb.

These were Demon Immortals about to ascend to the ranks of the Immortals.

No matter whose family they were placed in, they could become an existence like a trump card.

They could even be an existence like an Ancestor.

Hearing them say this now, it was clear they intended to join Baiyun Guan, or rather, to join his disciple.

To call such a thing a pie falling from the sky would not be an exaggeration.

Even though he was considered a true practitioner of the Dao, he was still stunned by this windfall.

However, his reaction made Qing Bai Er She feel uneasy.

Was it not possible?

Without the protection of someone with great Qi Luck, their future cultivation would likely be difficult.

If they had known, they should have spoken up to follow him the moment they presented the treasure.

Perhaps then so many complications would not have arisen.

Er She felt bitter in their hearts.

"This Daoist, is it not possible? We sisters are willing to sign a contract with that little Daoist and be at the little Daoist's beck and call, with absolutely no complaints."

Bai She hesitated for a moment before speaking again.

Luo Daming, who was currently excited, widened his eyes upon hearing this.

This was possible too?

"Ahem, two Great Immortals, regarding what you two have said, this Daoist naturally agrees in principle, but since you two Great Immortals wish to follow this Daoist's disciple, this at least requires seeking the opinion of this Daoist's disciple."

Luo Daming spoke, feigning calmness.

Upon hearing this, Er She felt their moods relax significantly.

"Then let us go ask quickly."

Qing She, who had not spoken just now, also spoke at this moment.

The voice was crisp; listening to the voice alone, one could feel it was a young woman with a forthright personality.

Hearing this, Luo Daming turned his head to look at the location of the Daoist room where Lin Xuan was, then nodded.

"Please, two Great Immortals, though my disciple seems to have had some insights, perhaps we must wait a moment."

"Many thanks, that is naturally no problem."

A gentle female voice rang out; it was clearly Bai She speaking.

Luo Daming waved his hand to disperse the group of Daoists and headed with Er She toward the Daoist room where Lin Xuan was located.

Then, Luo Daming went completely numb.

At this moment, the now-calm Er She slithered for a moment, the Qi on their bodies surged violently, and they transformed into women in white and green clothes.

A shapeshifted Demon Immortal.

Luo Daming's heart pounded wildly.

This was something he had only heard of in legends; he never expected to see it with his own eyes today.