This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Mount Hua, Temple of the Holy Mother.

The environment of Dongsheng Shenzhou is not good; it's home to Taoist sects, Buddhist sects, demon races...

The situation is complex and the living environment for humans is not optimistic, but things are different on Mount Hua.

Yang Chan's Snow Reflection Palace is located here. Not to mention that Yang Chan's brother is Erlang Shen Yang Jian, just considering Yang Chan's relationship with the Heavenly Court, no one is stupid. If you really offend Yang Chan, will the Heavenly Court let you off?

This has led to the people of Huashan area holding the Temple of the Holy Mother in high esteem.

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The Temple of the Holy Mother is located halfway up Mount Hua. The temple covers a considerable area, and pilgrims come and go with sincere prayers and incense offerings.

thump!
A man in his early twenties knelt down, holding incense.

The man was not tall, and his clothes were not made of fine silk or satin, but rather simple cloth. He had a delicate face, not exactly a handsome man, but with a touch of scholarly air about him.

"Holy Mother Goddess, I am Liu Yanchang, and I am about to travel to the capital for the imperial examination. May the Holy Mother Goddess bless me!"

After speaking, Liu Yanchang looked up at the towering statue of the Holy Mother.

In an instant, Liu Yanchang was stunned.

Even though it was just a statue, Liu Yanchang was still captivated. The statue's face was exquisitely beautiful. Although it didn't resemble Yang Chan's real appearance, it did bear some resemblance. Liu Yanchang felt his heart pounding wildly.

The fingers that were offering incense trembled slightly.

Keep biting your lip lightly...

His eyes were filled with deep love.

In an instant, a mix of emotions welled up in Liu Yanchang's heart, and he immediately took out a brush, ink, paper and inkstone from behind him and began to write in bold strokes!
Birds return to their nests as the sun sets, and clouds and mist shroud the mountain cliffs. Where can travelers rest? It turns out that there are houses hidden deep in the white clouds.

I'll pretend to be a wandering traveler in hemp shoes and a bamboo hat, and go to the meditation room to brew tea and chat with the old Taoist priest. Please forgive me for not offering incense, candles, water, or flowers; I can only bow deeply with my hands clasped.

Behold the radiant beauty of the Empress, her face glowing like a lotus in full bloom, her dark hair piled high like clouds. Her eyes shimmer like autumn waters, her eyebrows like distant mountain ranges.

It's not that it was sculpted from mud mixed with river water; it's clearly a celestial maiden descending from her Jade Terrace. People say the goddess is a compassionate fairy, who painstakingly furrows her brows for the sake of all living beings.

Alas, the human world is rife with chaos and separation; how can you dispel your deep sorrow? You single-mindedly guide lost travelers with your lotus lantern, yet the celestial realm remains desolate and unknown to all.

Tonight I wield my brush on the reef to inscribe verses, to express my admiration—please don't laugh at my foolishness. The lotus lanterns on the forked road are all the more endearing; Mount Emei must be frowning amidst the chaos and separation.

Mochou Jade Maiden Peak is cold, yet there are still herb gatherers from Tiantai. Inscribed by Liu Yanchang of Luozhou.

May you have a peaceful and quiet night under the protection of the Virgin Mary. Oh! How absurd!
First, let's talk about learning from Liu Chen to gather herbs on Tiantai Mountain. My Goddess, why didn't any fairy maidens appear in my dreams?

It was supposed to be a poem, but it was all written with malicious intent under the guise of admiration.

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Snow Reflecting Palace.

"Fairy Yang Chan, are you really sure?"

Zhong Bai spoke with a hint of persuasion.

"Of course, what? Are you scared?"

Yang Chan asked in return, and Zhong Bai, seeing how determined Yang Chan was, did not continue to persuade her.

Just as Zhong Bai was about to take Yang Chan around the world, Yang Chan, who was originally feeling happy, suddenly changed her expression and her aura became cold.

Like a powder keg about to explode.

Zhong Bai was taken aback. Although he didn't know what had happened to Yang Chan, he still waved his right hand in front of her.

"Hey, hey, hey, Fairy Yang Chan, I've made all the preparations. You're not going to back out now, are you?"

Is Erlang Shen back?

still……? "

Zhong Bai guessed, while Yang Chan, who had come to her senses, scrutinized Zhong Bai, who was standing close by, with a complicated expression.

"Zhong Bai, Liu Yanchang has appeared!"

Just now, Liu Yanchang's actions in the Temple of the Holy Mother appeared silently in Yang Chan's mind, scene by scene, including Liu Yanchang's appearance and even his expression.

Logically speaking, unless the person offering incense has great merit or is driven by a strong will, Yang Chan would not be able to sense anything, let alone see it clearly.

Upon hearing Liu Yanchang's name, Zhong Bai's mouth dropped open in surprise; he wasn't faking it, he was genuinely astonished.

I had only mentioned Liu Yanchang and Yang Chan as jokes a few days ago, and I never expected that Liu Yanchang would appear in reality so quickly.

Moreover, judging from Yang Chan's cold expression, Zhong Bai knew that Yang Chan suspected him.

What a coincidence!
Zhong Bai was at a loss for words.

Seeing Zhong Bai's silence, Yang Chan's suspicions lessened slightly, but she still didn't completely trust him.

"Liu Yanchang has come to the Temple of the Holy Mother. Do you know what he has done?"

Yang Chan stared intently into Zhong Bai's eyes. Zhong Bai looked up and met her gaze. After taking a deep breath, he chose to be honest.

Zhong Bai felt it was wrong to continue deceiving Yang Chan about this. If they hadn't spent time together these past few days, Zhong Bai might have been able to find an excuse to get away with it.

but now……

They were friends.

"Yang Chan, I'll be frank. I've heard this story, but don't ask where it came from."

The story says that Yang Chan, the Third Holy Mother and sister of Erlang Shen, fell in love with a mortal named Liu Yanchang, and even defied the heavenly rules to have a child with him.

Yang Chan and Liu Yanchang first met at the Temple of the Holy Mother, because Liu Yanchang wrote a poem for her!

Upon hearing the words "poem inscription," Yang Chan trembled. She looked at Zhong Bai, and at that moment, she believed that Zhong Bai had not deceived her.

Yang Chan chose not to pursue the matter further.

"Now that Liu Yanchang has arrived, how do we resolve this?"

When Yang Chan mentioned Liu Yanchang, although her words were calm, the murderous intent hidden within them was no less than strong!
How could Liu Yanchang, a mere mortal, possibly attract my attention? That's absurd. Zhong Bai is only at the peak of the Human Immortal realm. Even the Maoshan sect behind Zhong Bai doesn't have the ability to scheme against a Golden Immortal like her, who is also the sister of Erlang Shen Yang Jian, the niece of the Jade Emperor, and a disciple of Nuwa.

Therefore, Yang Chan guessed almost immediately who had done it.

Without a trace, according to Zhong Bai's story, Yang Chan knew that she had been paired up with a matchmaker, and the Heavenly Matchmaker certainly wouldn't have the guts to do so.

Saints do not descend upon the Three Realms, and apart from the Heavenly Court, the only one in the world who can influence the threads of marriage is the Joyful Buddha of Buddhism, Chang'er Dingguang Xian, a disciple of the Jie Sect before the Investiture of the Gods, a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal!

Thinking of this, Yang Chan fell silent.

Her mother, the Jade Emperor's own sister, was tricked by a Buddhist saint...

And now, they've set their sights on me again—this is outrageous!

Seeing Zhong Bai deep in thought, Yang Chan did not urge him. She felt that Zhong Bai must know something, and she believed that Zhong Bai would not harm her.

"Two approaches..."

Zhong Bai looked up at Yang Chan.

"If nothing unexpected happens, Fairy Yang Chan, you have been tricked. The first thing is simple: turn Liu Yanchang to ashes. However, even if Liu Yanchang dies, there is still Zhou Yanchang. The person who plotted behind the scenes will always be a potential threat."

Yang Chan nodded.

"The person who plotted against this fairy is not simple; there is no way to deal with them for the time being."

Is there any other way?

Yang Chan spoke, but Zhong Bai shook his head.

"That would be difficult. They're operating in the shadows while you're in the open. You only know about Liu Yanchang now, but who knows who else might come along in the future? You'll fall into their trap without even realizing it."

Unless you hide with your brother and have Erlang Shen watching you at all times, he will kill any man you come into contact with!

However, this would mean you'd lose your freedom; what's the point of constantly guarding against thieves?

Yang Chan seemed lost in thought, glancing at Zhong Bai every now and then.

As she watched, Yang Chan's ears turned bright red.

"Um... Zhong Bai, would you mind having another Daoist partner?"

Zhong Bai shuddered at Yang Chan's sudden remark. Their eyes met, and Zhong Bai saw a hint of shyness in Yang Chan's eyes.

"What do you mean?"

Zhong Bai couldn't help but ask a question, and Yang Chan gave a serious explanation.

"You see, since others are operating in the shadows and have special identities, it's difficult to kill them, but I don't want to lose my freedom."

"Neither way is feasible... So I might as well tell my uncle about this and let the Old Man Under the Moon tie the knot for us. Whether we can become a couple is uncertain, but we will definitely not be manipulated by others again!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Bai thought, putting aside Yang Chan's identity, "You really are a clever little devil."

but……

"Although it sounds good, Yang Chan, have you thought about this? Isn't this like going from one wolf's den to another tiger's lair?"

Yang Chan was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

"Zhong Bai!"
What do you mean? Is it beneath you for me, a fairy, to be your Daoist partner?!

what?
Zhong Bai didn't mean it that way, but it's hard to explain.

"You can't reason with a damned devil. I'm not exactly a gentleman. If you try to set me up, it'll be funny if you end up getting yourself into trouble."

“I understand this, so it’s settled. I’ll inform my uncle.”

Don't follow me yet..."

After Yang Chan finished speaking, she walked to the depths of Xueying Palace. The surroundings were quiet. After taking a deep breath, the redness on Yang Chan's ears eased a little.

Taking a mirror from her treasure bag, Yang Chan infused it with her magic power, and the mirror instantly enlarged, revealing the Jade Emperor's face before her.

Dressed in a dragon robe, exuding majesty, and surrounded by stars, who else could it be but the Jade Emperor?

"uncle!"

Yang Chan spoke up.

The Jade Emperor in the mirror trembled and looked at Yang Chan in disbelief.

"Chan'er, what...did you call me?"

"uncle!"

Upon reaffirming the news, the Jade Emperor's stern expression vanished instantly, replaced by a warm and approachable smile.

"Chan'er has grown up...!"

The Jade Emperor gave this assessment.

However, he knew that Yang Chan's intentions were definitely not just as simple as calling him uncle.

"Chan'er, tell me. Don't worry if you encounter any trouble, your uncle will solve it for you!"

The Jade Emperor spoke with great vigor.

Yang Chan didn't waste any time and told the Jade Emperor everything about how she had been tricked.

After hearing Yang Chan's description, the Jade Emperor's face turned icy cold.

"The Joyful Buddha is courting death!"

The Buddhist community is going too far!

The Jade Emperor was really getting impatient. His own sister had been tricked by the Buddhist sect when she descended to the mortal realm, thus violating the heavenly rules and giving birth to Yang Jian and Yang Chan.

And now, the Buddha of Joy is actually trying to cause trouble!

“Uncle, the most important thing right now is not to be angry. This matter is a secret, and there is nothing we can do if the Buddhist sect does not acknowledge it. Moreover, it is extremely difficult to kill the Buddha of Joy. I cannot stay indoors forever.”

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor fell silent.

He had just made a bold claim, but now trouble has arisen, and he has no way to solve it.

"Uncle, don't worry, Chan'er has actually thought of a solution."

"Oh? Really? Chan'er, tell me!"

The Jade Emperor wanted to hear what his niece had to say. If all else failed, he would confront the Buddhist sect. At worst, the Heavenly Court would have to concede some benefits for the upcoming Journey to the West.

Yang Chan began to explain: "Uncle, it's very simple, I'll just get married, won't I?"

After speaking, Yang Chan looked up at her uncle, and sure enough, the Jade Emperor's expression was even more unpleasant.

"Um, Uncle, don't get excited. I mean, I want the Old Man Under the Moon to tie a red thread for me, so that the Buddha of Joy can't affect Chan'er."

As she spoke, Yang Chan's ears turned red again, and her face gradually became rosy.

The Jade Emperor saw this and rolled his eyes. How could he not see that his niece had fallen for him before the Buddha of Joy could even begin to scheme against her?

With a sigh, the Jade Emperor began to inquire.

"Tell me, who is that man, and how did you two meet...?"

Yang Chan didn't waste any time and quickly revealed Zhong Bai's secrets.

After listening, the Jade Emperor remained calm, showing no sign of joy or anger.

“Zhong Bai, a disciple of Maoshan…you’re right, he’s not an ordinary person, so he doesn’t violate any heavenly rules.”

However, just because your uncle doesn't object doesn't mean it will work. You need to explain it to your second brother; if he agrees, then I'll agree too.

After saying this, the Jade Emperor disappeared into the mirror.

Yang Chan was stunned when she heard this. She was doomed!
Ignoring everything else, Yang Chan put away the precious mirror and returned to Zhong Bai.

She looked at him with a complicated expression.

"Zhong Bai, get ready, my second brother is probably coming soon, you..."

? ? ? ? ?

Zhong Bai was stunned. They weren't sisters. Well, Zhong Bai had no choice but to accept the situation.

The two were discussing how to face Yang Jian later when, in the blink of an eye, the world changed color and a powerful, suffocating gaze pierced through the void and landed on Zhong Bai.

It was obvious that Yang Jian had arrived!

Amidst the howling wind, a solemn and somewhat angry man, wielding a three-pointed double-edged sword and clad in gleaming silver chainmail, approached Zhong Bai and Yang Chan with steady steps outside Xueying Palace.

"Second brother..."

Although she had mentally prepared herself, Yang Chan still couldn't hold back when she saw her second brother and lowered her head to pretend to be dead.

Erlang Shen didn't speak, but simply shifted his gaze to Zhong Bai.

Bang bang bang!
Zhong Bai felt his heart race. The man in front of him was no ordinary man. When Zhong Bai and Erlang Shen looked at each other, Zhong Bai felt a sharp pain.

However, Zhong Bai understood that he couldn't rely on Yang Chan, that timid girl, so he didn't back down.

Their eyes met, and beads of sweat rolled down Zhong Bai's forehead until he took a deep breath and clasped his hands in a salute.

"Zhong Bai, a disciple of Maoshan, pays respects to the True Lord!"

Yang Jian remained expressionless. After Zhong Bai bowed, he finally spoke, "Thank you for my sister's matter!"

Although Yang Jian strongly disagreed with his sister's plan, Zhong Bai had ultimately saved his sister from the schemes of the Joyful Buddha, so it was only right that he thanked him.

"Little sister, tell me. You know this matter is not as simple as just talking about it. Although the Jade Emperor has agreed, I still want to hear your plans."

Second Brother isn't an unreasonable person. If you think it's feasible and you truly like him, Second Brother won't object. (End of Chapter)