From waterfowl, it began to transform into the Great Sun Golden Crow.

The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits.

But this is, after all, the world of cultivation, where mountains are moved, seas are filled, and corpses are searched for and transformed.

Ultimately, it all originates from the Daoist principles.

A small waterbird stood beside him, eliciting a few soft chuckles from Tang Jingxuan. He closed the book, his expression still lingering with satisfaction: "There are countless methods in this world. Ultimately, there is a traceable origin. I don't believe there are no records."

Gu Heting didn't know how to respond.

His Phoenix-Bearing Book compiles all the laws of the world; it can record anything that has been passed down through generations and could not possibly show "never existed".

Tang Jingxuan was only wasting his energy. Since he couldn't persuade him, he didn't feel comfortable giving a reply.

Seeing the little waterbird remain silent, Tang Jingxuan chimed in, "I also have some connection with the Xiaoshan Sect. I'm quite curious, is your alchemy truly mastered in one go?"

That's really direct.

Gu Heting shook his head in response.

He's said it many times: even if he's a genius, he's hardly fit for any great task. He's only been involved in alchemy for a few days; he's really not qualified to be an alchemy elder of the Xiaoshan Sect.

"You flatter me, Second Young Master Tang. I am a novice and not up to the task."

This little waterbird is quite humble, lacking in sharpness. But all the abnormal things in this world have their reasons. Seeing this, Tang Jingxuan closed her eyes slightly.

He spoke with the air of a young master: "You should still call me Daoist Jingxuan."

"I joined the Golden Spirit Sword Sect of the Immortal Cloud Pavilion at the age of 12. My master called me Daoist, and I followed his orders to cultivate in the outside world. They all called me Daoist Jingxuan."

Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. I am not good at physical cultivation, as everyone knows.

"You seem quite young, right?"

He was more than young; he was only a month old. But no one believed him when he told them, so they had to make up a date.

"I have been practicing for 12 years."

12 years?

Tang Jingxuan was somewhat surprised, but after successfully deceiving him, she suppressed her emotions: "Young and promising, huh? When I was young, everyone would call me young and promising."

"But after some time, when I inherited the Tang family, no one called me that anymore."

"People only see me as the second young master of Tangjiabao, but they don't know that I am only a little over a hundred years old."

"Brother Gu Heting, you don't need to make unwarranted criticisms."

"Am I really that good?" Gu Heting was shocked. He had told Xiang Wanqing that the second young master of the Tang family was showing off his talents. But today, just a few words from him had changed Gu Heting's opinion.

This isn't about showing off one's talents.

This is the template for a reclusive master in the world of cultivation.

"Um..." Gu He paused for a moment, then said, "Young Master, please get some rest." He turned around and walked towards Xiang Wanqing's room. He had only taken three steps when Tang Jingxuan called him back.

"Come with me in a moment, Brother Gu Heting."

Gu Heting was puzzled, but Tang Jingxuan waved her hand without saying a word. Her footsteps landed on the bluestone bricks and tiles.

After passing through pavilions and towers, the two came to a withered tree.

A withered tree reflects the moon, its branches deeply embedded in the lotus mud. The lotus leaves exude fragrance, and a lotus flower has bloomed halfway. The tree seems to float and sink, clearly coexisting with the water.

"This is the laurel and parasol tree you requested. Uncle Zheng told me you wanted to refine the Miasma-Avoiding Pill to complete the Great Dao Pill Manual, is that right?"

Hearing this, Gu Heting nodded. "That fat guy Zheng tells me everything."

"The sect leader of Xiaoshan Sect also asked me about that Great Dao Pill Manual."

"This book is incomplete. I have also speculated about what medicinal materials might be used in the future. But Brother Gu Heting, why are you so sure it is the laurel and parasol tree fruit?"

He had no idea why it was called laurel and parasol tree fruit.

Gu Heting only knew that his cheat-like ability told him there was a 90% chance it was a laurel wisteria fruit.

It was inconvenient to keep going around to this spot, so Gu Heting could only pretend to be clueless.

Tang Jingxuan chuckled, lightly tapping her cheek with her finger, her smile full of amusement: "It's alright if you don't tell me, let me guess if it's some kind of destiny with immortals."

"I guess this destiny with immortals has led you onto the path of immortality."

"Not only that, this opportunity will propel you to great heights. You're so certain that the laurel and parasol tree fruit originated from here, am I right, Brother Gu Heting?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Heting was utterly astonished.

He opened his mouth wide, unable to speak, and even took a few steps back.

"Ha ha ha ha.........!"

Tang Jingxuan observed everything the little waterbird did. He couldn't help but burst into laughter. While the world is full of opportunities, ultimately nothing can overcome the human heart.

After laughing for a moment, Tang Jingxuan stopped laughing.

He looked at the laurel and phoenix tree branches and said, "As the old saying goes, the fearless are fearless. Fellow Daoist Gu Heting, your joys and sorrows should not be outwardly expressed. Your words and actions alone can distinguish good from bad."

"You, you tricked me."

Gu Heting wasn't incapable of taking a joke, but he was rather angry about it. Only then did he realize that Tang Jingxuan was actually testing him.

Tang Jingxuan remained silent.

He simply pulled a talisman from his sleeve.

The talisman is printed with soaring dragon and cloud patterns, and contains the essence of heaven and earth.

Tang Jingxuan closed her eyes and called out softly, muttering incantations.

"Heaven and earth are dark and yellow, the universe is above all."

"The cold comes and the heat goes, autumn harvests and winter stores."

All things are born and then perish. From flowers falling into the mud, they turn into dust.

"The world has come full circle here. In the vastness of heaven and earth, may this tree be reborn from its withered state."

As Tang Jingxuan finished speaking.

A blue dragon actually rose from the Daoist talisman in his hand. This blue dragon was not the same as the legendary Four Symbols. It was a vine dragon composed of shrubs and withered vines.

The withered tree trunk rises like a dragon, winding its way upwards.

A burst of vibrant life force swirled among the branches of the laurel and parasol trees. Withered wood seemed to leap into the air, intertwining with the surrounding vegetation. In a mere instant, all the surrounding plants merged into a scene brimming with life.

Wildflowers and weeds burst into bloom in an instant.

A delicate fragrance wafts in slowly.

The vines intertwined with the withered tree. In a short while, flowers began to bloom on the laurel and parasol trees, only to wither quickly. Flowering and fruiting happened in a mere instant.

On the high branches, huge flowers and fruits bloom.

The petals fell, and an oval-shaped fruit ball hung from the branch. That fruit was the laurel and parasol tree fruit that Gu Heting was looking for.

[The fruit of the laurel wisteria.]

Flowers fall, flowers bloom, flowers reflect the moon.

The branches of the paulownia tree symbolize separation from others.

[The laurel and parasol tree fruits ripened by the talismans imbued with the rhythms of heaven and earth.]

With a light leap, Tang Jingxuan plucked the laurel and parasol tree fruit. He then produced a book and handed it, along with the laurel and parasol tree fruit, to Gu Heting.

Gu Heting was clearly stunned, not knowing what had happened.

Tang Jingxuan, however, spoke of it lightly.

"This book is also known as the Record of Mysterious and Yellow Talismans. Although it sounds a bit presumptuous, I did compile it."

"I was here 200 years ago, and my teacher said I was a genius."

"I'll give you this message 200 years from now."

Gu Heting frowned slightly, unsure how to answer. After a long pause, he finally managed to say, "What do you mean?"

"I told you to take it, so take it." Tang Jingxuan's tone left no room for argument.

His expression grew more serious, and he raised his hand in a shushing gesture. He then pulled a gold needle from his sleeve.

Tang Jingxuan held the golden needle and thrust it straight into the sky.

A thin film appeared to have cracked in the sky.

A white bat is circling in the sky.

Tang Jingxuan's tone was icy: "Elder Bai Bat of the Blood Demon Sect, why have you come to this barren land?"

"Since you've come from afar, why not catch up?"