The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

On the bronze tripod stood a giant bird.

Resembling a peacock, yet also like the legendary phoenix, its entire body is covered in blue, red, and gold feathers. More graceful than a peacock, its crest is like jade, its tail feathers like tassels, and its eyes are bright and clear, devoid of any ferocity, instead radiating a gentle and holy aura. With its wings folded, its posture is elegant—

It is the ancient divine bird recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas—the Three Bluebirds!

"It's...it's the Three Bluebird!" someone shouted instantly in the live stream. "It's written in the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas, Western Mountains Classic'! It's a divine bird that fetches food for the Queen Mother of the West! It's an ancient auspicious beast! Not a ferocious beast!"

Even though they knew it was an auspicious beast, Chen Siyao and the other three were still too scared to move.

After all, it was an ancient divine bird that had never been seen before. It was quite large and exuded a powerful aura. No one knew whether it would suddenly attack.

Yang Wanqing's teeth chattered as she muttered under her breath, "It...it's coming...are we going to get eaten...?"

Li Li closed her eyes tightly, her voice trembling: "I...I don't want to become the divine bird's snack..."

Chen Siyao held up her phone, the camera fixed on Sanqingniao, her voice trembling with tears: "Brother, brother, help me..."

The hearts of millions of viewers in the live stream were in their throats, and the chat was filled with:

"Run!" "Celestial Master, protect me!" "Divine bird, spare my life!"

Just when everyone thought a major battle was about to break out, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded—

The three bluebirds walked gracefully to Chen Hao, first lowering their proud heads and gently rubbing their soft feathers against the back of Chen Hao's hand. Then they let out a clear and cheerful chirp, full of affection and joy. They even took the initiative to bring their heads close to Chen Hao's face, asking to be petted!

Where is there even a trace of a ferocious beast?

It was clearly a reunion with the master after a long separation!

Chen Hao chuckled helplessly, reached out and ruffled the soft crest of the three bluebirds, his tone carrying a hint of familiarity: "It's been ten thousand years, but you haven't changed a bit, still as clingy as ever."

The three bluebirds circled Chen Hao affectionately, their three-colored wings sweeping across the ground, creating a scattering of spiritual light. They were as docile as domestic cats, a stark contrast to their majestic appearance when they swooped down earlier.

Chen Siyao and the other two were completely dumbfounded. Their hearts, which had been in their throats, instantly dropped back into their stomachs, replaced by endless shock and confusion.

Yang Wanqing pointed at the three bluebirds, her mouth agape enough to fit an egg: "Why doesn't it attack people? And why is it so friendly with you?"

Cai Jingwen's eyes widened: "Chen Hao, you recognize this bird? It's a mythical bird from the Classic of Mountains and Seas! It only exists in legends!"

Chen Siyao shoved the camera right in Chen Hao's face, excitedly and curiously asking, "Brother! You just said it's been ten thousand years? How do you know an ancient divine bird?! What kind of place is this?!"

A series of follow-up questions precisely struck the curiosity of millions of viewers in the live stream, and the barrage of comments scrolled wildly like a tsunami, with everyone waiting for Chen Hao's answer.

[A die-hard fan of the Classic of Mountains and Seas: The Three Bluebirds! They are messengers of the Queen Mother of the West! They are her closest mythical beasts!]

[A leading figure in archaeology: Three bluebirds + an ancient secret realm + a black iron stone gate + white jade architecture... Could this be the palace of the Queen Mother of the West?!]

[iPhone: west Wangmu? The west Wangmu of mythology? Does she really exist? Or is it just a legend?]

[The Ye family of Chancheng: The Queen Mother of the West...she's a legendary ancient female immortal! Does she truly exist?]

[Working class questioning their existence: What exactly am I watching today? Demon slaying? Mystery exploration? Or mythology coming to life?]

Seeing the shocked expressions on their faces, and then glancing at the three bluebirds fawning over him, Chen Hao calmly revealed the answer:

"This is not an ordinary ancient secret realm; it is the former residence of the Queen Mother of the West, the place where she once lived."

"This three-colored bird is the closest mythical beast to the Queen Mother of the West, essentially her personal attendant."

boom--!

These words were like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploding in the live broadcast room!

Millions of viewers were stunned, their minds went blank, and they remained silent for a full five seconds. The barrage of comments overwhelmed the server!

[History Professor: Did the Queen Mother of the West really exist?! Not just a mythological figure?! This is going to shake the archaeological world!]

[Gift: The myths I've heard since childhood are actually true history?!]

[Yilin's sister: Siyao, ask quickly! What does the Queen Mother of the West look like? Does she really have a leopard's tail and tiger's teeth?]

[Waiting: The Three Bluebirds have guarded this place for three thousand years! Just to wait for Chen Hao?!]

Chen Siyao and the other two were completely speechless. They looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes, as if they were dreaming.

Yang Wanqing mechanically turned his head to look at the white jade pavilion in the secret realm, muttering to himself, "The place where the Queen Mother of the West lives... I've actually seen a place from mythology..."

Li Li pinched herself, wincing in pain, "It's real! It's not a dream! We really broke into the Queen Mother of the West's palace!"

Chen Siyao was the first to react, holding up her phone, her voice trembling with excitement: "Did everyone hear that! This is the palace of the Queen Mother of the West! The myth is true! The Queen Mother of the West really existed!"

The three bluebirds seemed to understand the conversation. They raised their heads high, let out a clear chirp, as if to testify to Chen Hao's words. Then, they flapped their wings and flew in front of Chen Hao, leading the way into the depths of the secret realm.

Chen Hao chuckled and followed, saying, "Let's go, I'll take you inside and show you around."

Following behind the three bluebirds, the group entered the secret realm of the Queen Mother of the West's palace. Underfoot were smooth, warm white jade steps, and on both sides were ancient spiritual flowers and herbs that never faded. The stream was crystal clear, and ancient spiritual fish with transparent bodies swam around it. Every scene was as beautiful as a painting, making people linger and forget to leave.

What is most astonishing is that the stone walls surrounding the chamber are covered with densely packed characters.

"This is..." Cai Jingwen approached, "These words are different from the ones outside."

Chen Hao glanced at it: "This is the handwriting of the Queen Mother of the West."

"Written by the Queen Mother of the West?" Chen Siyao's eyes widened. "Brother, can you understand it?"

Chen Hao nodded, his gaze sweeping over the inscriptions on the stone wall, and slowly read aloud:

"I, the Queen Mother of the West, reside on Kunlun Hill, where I hold the elixir of immortality. Through countless millennia, I have witnessed the vicissitudes of human life. Now I depart, leaving behind these relics to await those destined to find them..."

His voice echoed in the stone chamber, carrying an indescribable sense of vicissitude.

Everyone in the live stream room fell silent.

[Professor Li from Beijing University: This...this is the Queen Mother of the West's own account?! It's incredibly precious! Incredibly precious!]

[Not being a rat: I got goosebumps]

[Yiku: So the Queen Mother of the West really existed? And lived for tens of thousands of years?]

[Dongmen Chuixue: The elixir of immortality... Does such an elixir of life truly exist?]

[Slightly trending: If this were true, human history would be rewritten]

Chen Siyao couldn't help but ask, "Brother, is the 'elixir of immortality' that the Queen Mother of the West mentioned the legendary elixir of eternal youth?"

Chen Hao looked at her, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded: "Yes."

"It really exists?" Yang Wanqing's eyes lit up. "Where?"

Chen Hao didn't speak, and turned to walk towards the corner of the stone chamber.

There was a small stone niche there, and inside the niche was a jade jar.

He reached out, picked up the jade jar, and gently opened it.

A delicate fragrance instantly filled the air.

Everyone crowded around to take a look and saw that the jade jar was filled with pills the size of longans, crystal clear and gleaming with a faint golden light.

"This is... the elixir of immortality?" Cai Jingwen's voice trembled.

Chen Hao nodded: "There are about three hundred left, refined by the Queen Mother of the West."

Three hundred!

The live stream chat exploded:

[I am Ying Zheng: Three...three hundred?! I'm dumbfounded!]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: Can one pill grant immortality?]

[Dongmen Chuixue: Wait, wasn't it said that eating this would grant immortality? Why are there still so many?]

[Sober Guy: Yeah, if it really could grant immortality, why didn't the Queen Mother of the West eat it herself?]

[So annoying: That makes sense, but isn't there something wrong with this?]

Chen Hao glanced at the comments and said calmly, "Who said eating it would grant immortality?"