Just as Jiang Wen was about to be beheaded, outside Su City at this moment.
A mountain peak, precipitous, in a place of misty clouds.
This place is called Jueyun Peak, the location of a branch altar of the Righteous God Sect.
The mountain boasts three palaces and five halls, with thriving incense. Even at midday, one can see many commoners carrying baskets and burdens, climbing the mountain to offer incense.
Beneath White Cloud Peak, the incense burns continuously. Whether dark-skinned farmers or fair-faced, pampered young masters, all are pious and respectful, holding incense and paying their respects.
The pilgrims who come and go to Jueyun Peak mostly seek blessings and peace, offering a stick of incense to seek the protection of the immortals. Few people come here to stir up trouble, disturbing the tranquility of the Righteous God Sect disciples.
Yet, in this sacred place of Taoism, the pilgrims stepped aside, their expressions showing a hint of surprise.
A small child, wearing a Taoist robe, stumbled out of the temple and ran towards the White Cloud Temple not far away, using both hands and feet.
Behind the little girl followed a young girl with pigtails, waving her hands and shouting loudly: "Shishu, wait for me! Shishu, don't run around."
Hearing this, the Taoist smiled wryly and said to the young master, "Young master, you may not know, this child is the personal disciple of our abbot. Our abbot, Changchun Zhenren, is a highly respected figure of the Jing generation of the Righteous God Sect's Three Bright Lineage. Her seniority is very high. My Shishu's entry into the sect has elevated her status to the heavens, not to mention that the Shishu and Shibo in the temple all adore her."
Just then, Li Yunshang, who had arrived, saw that Changchun Zhenren's expression was not good, and asked curiously, "Zhenren, are you troubled by something?"
Those present, both men and women, were all dressed in luxurious clothes and possessed extraordinary demeanor. The women, wearing brocade robes, all had pretty faces. Some were playing with knives in their hands, while others were silently contemplating, not saying a word.
The place was very secluded, and the atmosphere in the room was very oppressive.
The little girl glanced at her master and offered a candy, saying, "Jiejie."
"Not at all, Shishu is actually very well-behaved. She's just active and can't sit still for a moment," the Taoist said.
Changchun Zhenren rarely had a moment of worldly sentiment, and immediately accepted this little girl as his personal disciple. He originally thought that this extraordinary Taoist body would have to wait a few more years, but he didn't expect that in just a few years, she would show amazing talent. If it goes on like this, what kind of remarkable cultivator will she become?
"Zunzhe, please don't praise him anymore, or this child's tail will be up in the sky," Changchun Zhenren said with a smile, then pointed to the little girl. "What does Zunzhe think of my disciple acting as the 'coffin suppressing child'?"
"Zhenren, please don't say that. Yunshang only knows that if Zhenren hadn't saved us, we would have suffered at the hands of Pingnan Hou's henchmen," Li Yunshang said, teasing the little girl, then thought for a moment and asked again. "I'm going to Su City tomorrow, can I take Yu Xuan to see it?"
Hearing this, the young master in a long gown couldn't help but laugh, and pulled the Righteous God Sect's receptionist disciple aside to ask, "I say, Taoist, how is this little girl your Shishu in the temple?"
Changchun Zhenren held the little girl in his arms and said with a peaceful gaze, "This is my little disciple, named Li Yuxuan."
Then, her big, black, bead-like eyes rolled around, and she took steps and slipped into a quiet room.
"Zhenren's disciple is truly well-behaved and lovely, gathering the spiritual energy of this Jueyun Peak," the tiger-faced man sitting down said gently.
Changchun Zhenren looked at his disciple, feeling very emotional. When he passed by Su City, he saw a purple aura descending into the world and went to search for it, only to find that a family had given birth to a child. When he saw this child, he was certain that she possessed a Taoist body that was rare to see in a thousand years. After overcoming all opposition, he accepted her as his personal disciple, in order to ensure that she could inherit the Righteous God Sect's Dao lineage in the future.
"Abbot, are you really going to hold a funeral for these demons? You must know that what these demons are doing is affecting the general trend of the world…" The Taoist beside Changchun Zhenren asked in a low voice.
Zhenren held the little girl and sent everyone away. The little girl watched the dark and gloomy crowd of demons, all getting into carriages and leaving, stepping on clouds and treading on the wind.
"What are you saying! Zhenren is still young," Li Yunshang quickly denied. "I'm waiting for Zhenren to set foot on the Sendai and achieve the realm of a saint for all ages."
The men were even more diverse, some with tiger faces and human bodies, some with snake heads and ghostly faces. The demons sat upright, all waiting silently for someone to speak.
At this moment, the little girl officially crossed the threshold and climbed into the Taoist temple. Looking at the Sanming World Honored One statue in the temple, her big eyes were full of curiosity.
"I'm getting old, I'm afraid I won't have anything to teach in a few years," Changchun Zhenren was both happy and worried. A disciple who is too outstanding is also a kind of alternative trouble.
"Zhenren's request, Yunshang naturally agrees. I have been deeply cared for by Zhenren these days, and I am very grateful," Li Yunshang said sincerely.
"You flatter me," Changchun Zhenren stroked his beard and smiled. "Although my disciple is intelligent, she is naughty. She doesn't deserve such praise from Zunzhe."
"It's just the truth. I see that her face is noble and her temperament is not that of an ordinary child. She will definitely achieve great things in the future. If Zhenren is willing in the future, she is very welcome in my God Worship Association," the tiger-faced man said with a smile.
It was the time when the temple was bustling with pilgrims, and many people were kneeling in front of the Sanming World Honored One to pray for blessings. Seeing the little girl come in, although they were surprised, they didn't care too much. On the contrary, the little girl was touching and looking around, not taking this place as anything important.
"I'm afraid I can't," Changchun Zhenren shook his head, and handed the little girl in his arms to Li Yunshang. "If one day the Righteous God Sect is in chaos, I hope you can protect her safety."
"Very good, if this matter can be successfully completed. This Zun will definitely offer a generous gift to your branch altar. The Zunzhu will be very happy when he knows," the tiger-faced man nodded. "We won't sit here any longer, this matter will trouble Zhenren."
"Jiejie? Could it be that girl Li Yunshang?" Changchun Zhenren was surprised.
The little girl walked into the room. She looked up at the people sitting around.
The little girl looked at the platform in front, her master Changchun Zhenren was wearing a Taoist robe and holding a whisk. His expression was calm, and he looked at her with a smile: "Disciple, come here."
"Please don't be polite, I'm just doing my duty. It's just that my Taoist temple is small and cannot shield Miss Li Yunshang from the wind and rain," Changchun Zhenren sighed.
"It doesn't matter," Changchun Zhenren said.
"Of course," the little girl said, then yawned and fell asleep.
"Go, go, see more of this mortal world, maybe you can have a little more compassion," Changchun Zhenren sighed.
"Yay!" Li Yunshang lifted the little girl up, laughing happily, and the girl also made a joyful sound.
"Go, Su City!" The girl shouted.
