She is Jianxiu

Chapter 1401 Zhang San San's Advice
Meanwhile, Dong Kuan was about to instruct his servants to close the door and begin his quiet contemplation when, not long after, an uninvited guest arrived.

To be honest, although Wan Chong was the most talented among his many disciples, the cultivation method he practiced was not compatible with him. Moreover, he had already achieved a minor success in the Daoist arts when he entered the sect, so he could not disperse his cultivation to start over. Therefore, Dong Guan could not regard him as his successor.

Who would have thought that when Tianyuan asked the question that day, he would come out on top, and from then on, his career took off, so much so that even Dong Kuan dared not offend him.

Upon hearing that it was Wan Chong who had come to visit, Dong Kuan did not hesitate and immediately ordered someone to lead him to the main hall of the cave. After tidying his clothes a little, he came out and asked, "Chong'er, why are you here at your master's place instead of cultivating in the Five-Distance Cave?"

He stared intently, and when he saw Wan Chong's face clearly, his heart trembled. He saw that his usually obedient disciple now had a gloomy expression and looked quite angry.

"If I hadn't come soon, I would have watched helplessly as you, Master, caused a great disaster!" Wan Chong didn't want to argue with him any further, so he quickly stepped forward and whispered to Dong Kuan, "Dong Guan is just a True Infant cultivator made from rare and precious materials. For someone like him, Master, you're going to fight with Zhao Chun? I found out before I came that she has only just broken through to the Divine Realm, yet she was able to kill that old snake mother who has cultivated for thousands of years. Why doesn't Master ask himself how many people in this city who have reached the Divine Realm are her match?"

After being reprimanded by Wan Chong in such a fierce and scathing manner, Dong Kuan's face flushed red, and he said with slight displeasure, "Dingxian City has three powerful figures in charge. How can we allow Zhao Chun to act recklessly in this city? I already knew about what you said. I'm not just arguing with her because of Guan'er's death!"

"Isn't it all because the Kang and Jiao families joined forces to test Zhao Chun? Humph, how could I let them have their way!"

Wan Chong sneered, staring at Dong Kuan's evasive eyes. How could he not see what the other was thinking? He stepped forward and raised his voice slightly, saying, "Master is confused! What are the Kang and Jiao families! If Zhao Chun makes a move, she will slaughter all nine families and fourteen factions in the city. Do you think those three powerful figures would dare to pay with their lives?"

He witnessed it firsthand that day: Zhao Chun threw the heads of two geniuses from Taiyuan in front of their elders, acting so arrogantly and domineeringly, yet in the end he still managed to escape unscathed.

He had seen many more people like Dong Kuan. Living in Dingxian City and protected by the three great Void Caves, he thought everything was safe and sound. In reality, he was just a frog in a well. Even though he knew that the world's power had always been in the hands of the two immortal sects, he still thought that the conflicts in the outside world would not affect this city of rogue cultivators.

How short-sighted!

Wan Chong angrily flicked his sleeve, his voice becoming even more sharp, and said, "This disciple has said all I have to say. If Master has thought it through, then we shall immediately go together to pay our respects to that master of the Great Dao."

Dong Kuan looked embarrassed. After thinking for a moment, he understood Wan Chong's good intentions. His white beard trembled slightly, and he finally agreed after careful consideration.

When the two of them arrived in person, they did not see Zhao Chun herself. Instead, they were led to a side room by a disciple. First, the disciple removed the golden needles that had severed Qi Zheng's meridians. After waiting for half an hour, they still did not see the person they had come to see.

Dong Kuan felt a little guilty and was no longer as tough as before. Sitting in the side room, he felt extremely uncomfortable and couldn't help but give Wan Chong a look and say softly, "This leader of the Great Dao is also arrogant. He has left the two of us here for half an hour and no one has come to call us."

As a cultivator at the Divine Realm level, he was treated with utmost respect by even the nine families and fourteen lineages, yet Zhao Chun seemed to disregard him. After offering a few words of reassurance to Dong Kuan, Wan Chong frowned, unsure whether Zhao Chun's actions indicated a genuine desire to avoid them or something more sinister, leaving him in a dilemma, unsure of what to do.

After thinking for a moment, he stood up, intending to call a servant in from outside to inform him of the situation. Unexpectedly, the door was pushed open, and the person who entered was the disciple who had been struck by the Golden Needle that severed her meridians. She had visibly improved considerably. Upon seeing the two of them, she clasped her hands in a salute to Wan Chong and said, "Thank you for waiting so long, Senior Wan. Elder Zhao has finished his business and sent me to invite you over for a chat."

Wan Chong's expression brightened, and he nodded, saying, "Please lead the way, young friend, I'll be right there."

Upon hearing this, Dong Kuan realized that Qi Zheng had not mentioned his name, and he was unsure whether he should follow her. Fortunately, Qi Zheng spoke up again, saying, "Senior Dong, Elder Zhao said that although I am grateful to you for removing the golden needles, the root cause is that your descendants committed evil deeds. Now that Dong Kuan has paid the price, Elder Zhao will not pursue the matter further, and you may return home."

That was a very blunt remark.

Dong Kuan thought to himself, "Not only did my beloved grandson die, but I've also lost face by coming here to remove the golden needles from a mere infant. I'm perfectly justified in doing so. How can you, Zhao Chun, possibly hold me accountable?"

A surge of anger rose in his chest, but he dared not vent it here. He could only glare at him, exhale a foul breath, and say meaningfully, "Official Dong is foolish and deserves this trouble. But the person who stirred up trouble behind the scenes is not necessarily innocent in my opinion. Since Elder Zhao has the ability to cleanse the world, I will head back now and wait to see if the world can be truly at peace under the clear light of justice!"

Having said that, he turned and left, looking dejected.

Wan Chong hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to say.

Qi Zheng smiled without saying a word, led Wan Chong to a quiet place, sent a message inside, then bowed and took her leave.

Wan Chong steadied himself, recalling that he had met Zhao Chun once atop the Heavenly Pillar. At that time, both of them had only recently reached the External Transformation stage of cultivation, and were separated by the Cloud Sea barrier. He could only glimpse the long dragon of fortune above her head, its majestic and extraordinary presence beyond the reach of ordinary people. Now that he had cultivated to the Divine Transformation stage, practically stepping onto the path to immortality, the gap between them was far greater than before.

He looked around and saw Zhao Chun sitting quietly in the pavilion by the stream. With each breath, she absorbed and exhaled the spiritual energy around her, completing a full cycle. This was not something she did intentionally, but rather because her cultivation had reached a state of perfect harmony. Even her slightest movements were enough to cause changes in the outside world.

Wan Chong looked on with envy, straightened his clothes and walked forward. When he got close, he raised his sleeve and bowed, saying, "Wan Chong from Wuyan Cave has come to pay his respects to Sword Master."

Zhao Chun sat cross-legged on a futon, her hands naturally clasped in front of her. Upon hearing this, she smiled slightly but did not rise to greet him. Instead, she pointed to the opposite side and said, "Fellow Daoist Wan, you are too kind. I have heard that you have achieved success in the Heavenly Origin Dao. You are one of us. Please sit down and talk."

Wan Chong was somewhat flattered, and only after he was seated opposite Zhao Chun did he feel relieved.