Poor Taoist Qiu Chuji

Chapter 325 The White Snake Wants to Shed Her Demonic Form
Two snake shadows, one green and one white, darted through the rain and sped freely across the mountains and fields. Sometimes they would entangle together, tumbling and rolling across valleys and ridges. Such a massive creature, even in the wilderness, would inevitably attract the attention of passersby and give rise to some ominous rumors.

However, at this moment, the rain was pouring down, and even the woodcutters chopping wood in the mountains or the hunters were all looking for places to take shelter from the rain, so they couldn't see the scene of the giant python playing and frolicking.

Qiu Chuji floated in mid-air, watching the two snake shadows quickly pass through the mountains, his brows furrowed.

The two snake demons, who already showed signs of transforming into dragons, could indeed offer some insights to mortal martial artists if they were to witness their movements through the mountains, provided they possessed good aptitude.

However, given Qiu Chuji's current level of understanding, he couldn't discern anything from it.

Because it's too ordinary!

"Do we really have to wait for the God of Literature to be born?" Qiu Chuji sighed, but still suppressed the slight tremor and anxiety in his heart.

His eagerness to break through was not only to complete the task assigned by the 'Boundless Immortal' and to prepare for possible accidents, but also because he thought that after his strength improved further, he could return to the Upper Realm, catch up with Nezha's havoc in the sea, and witness a wider and more turbulent battlefield. That would be an extremely rare experience that would greatly benefit his future cultivation.

If he can't break through, although it's not impossible to get closer and observe, the risk would be too high, and he would only be able to play a minor role, with almost no right to intervene in the main battlefield.

After all, his energy level was too low. No matter how powerful he was, compared to Nezha, Ao Bing, Ao Guang, and Lu Tong, he was just a piece of tofu that could be easily broken through.

If taking drugs could really make one infinitely stronger, then the 'Boundless Immortal' who controls the Heavenly Origin Cauldron should be stronger than the Primordial Heavenly Lord, so how could he be knocked away by Nezha with a single spear?
The wind and rain subsided, and the two snakes, green and white, returned with joyful expressions.

Since arriving in Hangzhou, the two sisters had not played so joyfully for a long time.

After frolicking around, Xiaoqing, the snake, softened completely. Her gaze towards Xu Xian and Xu Xuan was no longer as sharp as before, and her tone of voice became more polite, no longer piercing their hearts as it had been earlier.

Before long, more than a month had passed. After contacting his brother-in-law, Xu Xian returned to Hangzhou to continue running his pharmacy.

As for the White Snake and the Green Snake, they shouldn't go back with him.

After all, on the night Fahai subdued the demon, a giant white snake emerged from Xu Xian's house. Although it was nighttime and not many people saw it, it wasn't entirely unheard of.

Now is a time when rumors are rampant, and the White Snake is pregnant again. Going back with her might not end well.

Xu Xian and Xu Xuan had already discussed it. They would take turns returning to Hangzhou every half month, practicing medicine under the name of "Doctor Xu," which could be considered as doing good deeds for their unborn child.

After all, they don't have God's perspective and wouldn't know that the child in the White Snake's belly was not a demon, but a star descended from heaven.

Generally speaking, children born from the union of humans and demons are bound to encounter some hardships. However, if they possess some virtue, they may be able to turn misfortune into good fortune when faced with difficulties.

This is the true meaning of a parent's heart.

The future is full of uncertainties, but parents wish they could smooth out all the hardships their children might face in the future. Even if they can't, they still want to find a way to leave their children a way out.

Fahai became increasingly 'calm', no longer clamoring to leave, and even taking the initiative to ask Xiaoqing about some 'interesting stories' that happened in the brothel. His usually tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and he seemed much more down-to-earth.

The two men and the two snakes both believed that Fahai had changed.

Only Qiu Chuji knew that the monk was trying to break through the blockade every night, attempting to regain his magical power. The calmer he appeared on the surface, the more frantic he was inside.

The moment when this monk's emotions truly reach a turning point is drawing ever closer.

In the courtyard of the Taoist temple, Bai Suzhen stroked her belly, which showed no obvious signs of pregnancy, her face radiating maternal warmth.

The crowd gathered in the courtyard after a long absence, all eyes fixed on Bai Suzhen.

This gathering was at Bai Suzhen's request, so everyone was waiting for her to speak.

"I want to take this opportunity to completely overcome the tribulation of becoming human after a thousand years and shed my demon form," Bai Suzhen said firmly, looking at Xiaoqing. "Sister!" Xiaoqing indeed spoke up, revealing a look of wanting to stop her.

Xu Xian and Xu Xuan both looked puzzled.

“Demon cultivators generally have two paths to take. One is to completely shed their demonic form after reaching a certain level of cultivation, transforming into a human in a sense, discarding the habits, shortcomings, and even advantages of their past race, and retaining only a portion of their cultivation and the ability to transform into their original demonic form.”

"It's like turning cause into effect. Originally, demon cultivators transformed into humans, but their essence was that of demons. After shedding their demonic forms, their essence remained that of humans, only possessing the transformations of the demon race. The advantage of doing this is that they are freed from the various constraints of their past demonic nature and have many choices that only humans have. The disadvantages are also obvious: their combat power is greatly reduced, their cultivation is weakened, and the visible future becomes the invisible and unknowable."

Seeing that the two Xus were listening attentively, and that Fahai seemed to be listening from the window, Qiu Chuji continued, "The second path is to continuously purify the bloodline and move closer to the bloodlines of the ancient divine beasts and ferocious beasts."

"Of course, aquatic creatures such as snakes and fish have a third option, which is to transform into a dragon."

"Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing are probably following the path of transforming into dragons."

The two snakes nodded simultaneously, indicating that Qiu Chuji was right.

“Xiaoqing, I know that I broke my promise to you and we cannot cultivate into dragon bodies together, but... I need to think about the child in my belly. If I am still a demon, then he will have a demon mother, and he himself may be a half-demon, whose life will be full of hardships.”

"Before I undergo my tribulation, I will transfer all the dragon energy I have accumulated to you to help you accelerate your path to becoming a dragon..." Bai Suzhen said gently to Xiaoqing. Xiaoqing looked stubborn and full of resistance, but she couldn't say a word.

Yes!

Bai Suzhen did all this for her unborn child.

What reason would she have to stop it?

"Then what will you do when you undergo tribulation?"

"You're pregnant, this is too dangerous!" That was all Xiaoqing could say.

Bai Suzhen then looked at Qiu Chuji and gracefully bowed down, her meaning self-evident.

"You must shed your demonic form. In addition to the four tribulations of earth, fire, water, and wind, you must also confront your true self and overcome the tribulation of inner demons."

"Bai Suzhen... are you confident that you have never harmed an innocent person or done anything immoral along the way?" Qiu Chuji asked.

Transforming a demon into a human is not as simple as it seems.

This is a method to defy fate. If Bai Suzhen really sheds her demon form, then even Fahai can no longer use the pretext of 'capturing demons' to deal with her.

Conversely, the challenges involved are exceptionally rigorous.

Qiu Chuji could indeed help to withstand those external calamities.

In other worlds, especially those with many myths, Qiu Chuji could shield himself from the surface risks, but he had little recourse against the various underlying connections.

But this world is different. Although it is also under the jurisdiction of mythology, Qiu Chuji was sent down to the mortal world by imperial decree to act on behalf of 'Heaven', and he can bear the responsibility for many of his actions.

As the 'Immeasurable Immortal' has said, as long as he doesn't reveal his direct connection with the Jade Void Palace, he can do whatever he wants in this world.

Only the inner demon tribulation truly tested Bai Suzhen's true nature.

If she has done something wrong, or taken the life of an innocent person, then there is a high probability that she will not be able to overcome the tribulation of the inner demons that transform people.

(End of this chapter)