Chapter 1336: Yun Zhi's Origins

The question had barely left his mouth when Lu Yang suddenly felt death closing in, but upon closer inspection, there was nothing—just an illusion—only Senior Sister Yun Zhi walked over and poured him a glass of peach juice.

"Junior brother, you've said enough—have some peach juice."

Then Yun Zhi naturally sat down beside Lu Yang, her intentions unclear.

Lu Yang always felt there was more behind Senior Sister's words, but before he could ponder, the grandmother's answer shifted his attention.

"Our Yun clan has endured to this day, all thanks to the Immortal River."

"Immortal River?"

"A hundred thousand years ago, at the end of the Great Yu dynasty, the world was in constant turmoil. Our Yun ancestors fled the chaos to preserve the clan, wandering here and there, and by chance discovered this place."

"This secret realm is filled with peach blossoms, so our ancestors named it the Peach Blossom Secret Realm."

The grandmother pointed to the heavenly earthly spiritual root: "In this secret realm we discovered this Immortal Peach Tree, which can extend lifespan and enhance cultivation."

"At the same time, there is an Immortal River in the secret realm, said to have been passed down from ancient times, a creation of immortals."

"Drinking its water can bear a daughter who is born with a spiritual root, and even the lowest cultivation talent is at least medium."

"Gradually, the Yun clan became predominantly female, with few males, and after a hundred thousand years, there are no men left."

"Besides the Immortal River, there is also a stone tablet nearby, but unfortunately it is blurred and incomplete, with no record of which immortal created this river." The grandmother shook her head and sighed—this way, they could not even worship the immortal.

Lu Yang's expression grew ever stranger. If this is true, then whether it's Senior Sister Yun Zhi or Mengmeng Sister, both were born through the Immortal River?

And the most crucial question is, why does the effect of this Immortal River sound so familiar?

Lu Yang suddenly understood everything—why Senior Sister Yun Zhi behaved so strangely today, why she didn't mention the heavenly earthly spiritual root being from her hometown.

Isn't it just because she fears the Immortal Maiden will learn the spiritual root is here, then kick up a fuss and demand to visit her hometown?

Once the Immortal Maiden arrives, Senior Sister's origins will be exposed!

The fragrant, lush Peach Blossom Secret Realm now appeared to Lu Yang as utter darkness, fraught with danger, not a place to linger.

He mechanically turned his head to look at Senior Sister Yun Zhi, who still wore her usual expressionless face and icy gaze, no different from usual—but to Lu Yang, she now seemed terrifying.

Yun Mengmeng finished dancing, saw Yun Zhi, the Second Chief, and the grandmother all here, and came over: "Second Chief, why are you sweating so much?"

Speaking, she wiped Lu Yang's forehead with a handkerchief.

Lu Yang forced a smile, gesturing that Yun Mengmeng need not worry: "No, nothing—I think it's about time, we should be leaving."

"Leave what?" The grandmother spoke to detain Lu Yang, not politely, but sincerely wanting him to stay a while longer.

"Grandmother, the junior brother should cultivate."

The grandmother was somewhat displeased: "You've only just arrived—cultivation isn't something to rush in a day or two; practice also emphasizes balance between work and rest."

"Come, grandmother will take you to see the Immortal River." The grandmother sensed Lu Yang seemed interested in the Immortal River, and without further ado pulled him along.

"Is the Second Chief going to see the Immortal River? Come on, come on." Yun Mengmeng, before leaving, still pulled Senior Sister Yun Zhi along.

"I'd better not go." Senior Sister Yun Zhi hesitated, not really wanting to follow.

"Come on, come on." Yun Mengmeng dragged her along by force.

The Immortal River wound like a dragon coiled in the secret realm, with channels everywhere. Lu Yang had noticed it on the way to the Peach Blossom Feast, but hadn't thought much—only felt the river's spiritual energy was abundant, extraordinary. Since it was Senior Sister's hometown, having such a miraculous thing was not surprising.

"We're here." The grandmother led Lu Yang to the Immortal River and the stone tablet standing beside it.

The stream babbled softly—were it not for the rich spiritual energy drifting from it, no one would connect this small stream with the Immortal River, nor imagine it could have such miraculous effects, that drinking its water could bear a female heir.

The stone tablet had weathered countless changes; even someone ignorant of history could see how ancient and terrifying it was, older than the histories of the three great dynasties, an artifact from antiquity.

The tablet bore the true name of the Immortal River in ancient script—Mother-Child River.

As someone versed in ancient history and familiar with ancient characters, Lu Yang, at this moment, became illiterate, unable to recognize the characters on the tablet—he only wanted to leave this place.

"Eh, this river looks so familiar." A discordant voice pronounced Lu Yang's death sentence, and behind him emerged a faint, flickering human shadow, as if eternal and unchanging.

Lu Yang revealed a despairing expression: "Can I still use the Feigned Death Technique now?"

"Or could the Primordial Source Dao Fruit prototype let me reverse my memories, as if this never happened?"

Lu Yang trembled violently—had the ancient black history not taken his life, now it was Senior Sister Yun Zhi's origins coming to claim it?

The grandmother showed surprise: "Are you the Immortal Maiden that Yun Zhi and Mengmeng spoke of?"

"Exactly me." The Immortal Maiden thrust out her chest, her expression as proud as could be.

The grandmother's heart stirred: "The Immortal just said this river looks familiar? Could the Immortal know the origin of this Immortal River?"

"Let me have a look." The Immortal Maiden floated forward, carefully examining the Immortal River, while also observing Yun Zhi's reaction with great interest.

No mistake, no omission, no oversight, no excess, no lack—every single one present!

As soon as she entered the secret realm, she knew what this place was—the familiar heavenly earthly spiritual root, the familiar Mother-Child River, and finally understood why Yun Zhi had tried to stop her from entering the secret realm.

Though this provocation of Yun Zhi was somewhat dangerous, she could not initiate it herself.

But Little Yangzi doing it for her? That made all the difference.

Truly worthy of being my Little Yangzi—no need for my hint, he just got the job done, deserving praise.

The Immortal Maiden circled Yun Zhi, flying here and there, carefully observing her reaction, unwilling to miss any tiny detail.

Yun Zhi's face remained expressionless, but the faint blush rising on her cheeks betrayed her inner thoughts.

Seeing this, the Immortal Maiden's smile grew ever more unrestrained, wanting to suppress it but unable to.

"What is the origin of this Immortal River again?"

The Immortal Maiden crossed her arms, pondered hard for a moment: "Ah, I can't recall."

"The Immortal can't remember?" The grandmother had thought this time she might finally learn the origin of the Mother-Child River.

Since the Immortal Maiden emerged, she hasn't been so easily sent back—she still floats in the air, circling Yun Zhi.

She and Yun Zhi are each holding the other's leverage—surely they cannot speak of the Mother-Child River's origin, but this doesn't hinder her from seizing this chance to thoroughly interrogate Yun Zhi.

"Come, Yun girl, what should you call me?"

"Immortal Maiden Senior." Yun Zhi lowered her head and spoke softly, afraid the Immortal Maiden would hear clearly.

The Immortal Maiden seized one of Yun Zhi's ears, tilted her head, and leaned in hard, laughing so hard she could barely keep her mouth shut: "Ah, still calling me Senior? I'll give you another chance—what should you call me?"

Yun Zhi's cheeks flushed even more deeply, and she had never been this shy in her entire life.

Her lips trembled, and the words on the tip of her tongue just wouldn't come out.

Lu Yang stared, dumbfounded—this arrogant immortal, this shy senior sister—was I even allowed to see this?

Yun Zhi pulled out a slip of paper and handed it to Lu Yang.

"Junior brother, these are the coordinates of your hometown that I found from the Candle Heaven Civilization."

(End of chapter)