The spiritual energy was restored, and he became a mortal immortal in two days.

The era of Kendo has lasted 180 years.

Deep in the mountains and forests, miasma abounds and poisonous insects run rampant.

This terrible situation underwent a dramatic change after Chen Xuan arrived.

Cliffs, waterfalls, lakes... everything in the surrounding environment becomes extraordinary, exuding a vibrant vitality and overflowing with spiritual energy.

Stone table, stove, wooden house... a simple dwelling, like a forbidden zone, where all poisonous insects are forbidden and no ferocious beasts dare to approach.

Oh, no, there's also a fence over a meter high next to it, enclosing an area of ​​fifty square meters, where several spirit birds, spirit sheep, and spirit deer are kept.

Chen Xuan, dressed in white, sat on a boulder fishing. After waiting for a while, he heard a movement from the bamboo pole and immediately pulled it up.

A colorful fish was caught on the hook. Under the sunlight, its scales reflected a dazzling array of colors, and it weighed more than five pounds.

"My benefactor, these are today's phoenix eggs. We specially picked the one with the most vibrant color."

There was a commotion behind them, and two phoenixes flew across the sky and landed there. Then, they respectfully offered their daily tribute.

"What? How did you know I caught a big magic fish?"

"Yes, it weighs five pounds and eight ounces."

Chen Xuan carried the large spirit fish and placed it in the most conspicuous position as if showing it off.

The two phoenixes smiled helplessly. When their benefactor wasn't fighting, he was still so simple and unpretentious.

"My benefactor, the phoenix eggs paired with the spirit fish are absolutely delicious."

The phoenix cooperated perfectly, raising its wings and giving a thumbs-up.

"Right, I think so too."

Chen Xuan was very pleased and nodded in agreement. Mainly, he had been empty-handed for more than 30 years and finally caught a spirit fish, which made him very happy.

"You don't need to work so hard. Take some rest. Although I like to eat phoenix eggs, I don't need to eat them every day."

Chen Xuan glanced at the bloodstains on the two phoenixes and spoke.

Thirty years later, the two little chicks from back then have grown up and are now among the top in strength and realm within the Phoenix Clan.

Over the years, they have neither returned to the phoenix nest nor attached themselves to the clan; they have simply accompanied him in his cultivation in the mountains and fields.

As for your question about how the phoenix eggs came about?

Of course, they stormed into the phoenix's nest to take revenge, kill their enemies, and incidentally snatch it back.

To be honest, he was getting a little tired of eating phoenix eggs. Under the big tree next to the wooden house, there was already a thick layer of eggshells.

Feng said earnestly, "Our benefactor may not eat, but we cannot be unfilial."

"She's very sensible; it was worth raising her."

Chen Xuan smiled faintly.

"Please, benefactor, bestow a name upon us."

The two phoenixes suddenly knelt down, their voices pleading.

In the Phoenix Clan, being given a name by an elder signifies formal maturity and the ability to stand on one's own.

As Chen Xuan cleaned the fish, he said, "One is named Phoenix, and the other is named Phoenix. Isn't that good?"

The two phoenixes exchanged a glance, both seeing panic in each other's eyes.

It's not bad, it's too good!

How could they dare to use such a name?

This is the name of the progenitor, the first pair of phoenixes in the world.

"Don't worry, I named it for you, and even God has to accept it. You can bear the responsibility."

"Well... okay then..."

The two phoenixes hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Boom!

Just then, a thunderclap exploded in the sky, and the originally clear sky suddenly became covered with dark clouds, thick as if ink were flowing.

A sense of divine might, seemingly present yet absent, pressed down upon them.

Lightning flashed, and terrifying thunder was brewing within, as if a heavenly tribulation was about to descend, locking onto the ground from the distant sky.

The two phoenixes felt a chill run through them, their hearts pounding with fear. Was this divine punishment?!

Is this because Heaven does not approve of them and is sending down lightning to severely punish them for their transgression against their ancestor?

At this moment, Chen Xuan looked up at the sky, his meaning clear: I've stamped my approval, so it's none of your business.

Boom boom boom—

The lightning tribulation came quickly and went even faster. In the blink of an eye, the dark clouds dispersed, the sky cleared, and there was no sign of any lightning punishment.

"This...this..."

"We must have been mistaken. What we just saw wasn't a lightning punishment, but simply a change in the sky?" Huang said with a look of surprise and doubt.

"fool!"

"If it were just a change in the weather, how could there be such a strong oppressive force? Not a single drop of rain has fallen!"

The phoenix stretched out its wings and forcefully tapped the phoenix on the head.

At the same time, the way it looked at Chen Xuan completely changed.

If before it was respect and gratitude, now it is awe, reverence, and a deep curiosity.

Just what level of cultivation does our benefactor possess? With just a single sentence, he could dispel the lightning punishment? This is terrifying!

"Please take good care of this place for me."

"The time has come; I must go out and cultivate myself."

Seeing that the fish was almost cooked, Chen Xuan cracked the phoenix egg on the side of the pot and put it in as a side dish.

After decades of cultivating himself in the deep mountains, he has successfully broken through to a higher realm and now needs to experience the mortal world again.

After the Dust Realm comes the Floating Life Realm.

The fleeting nature of life allows one to observe the world's ups and downs with an empty perspective, witnessing the coming and going of all beings, the impermanence of all phenomena, and the freedom from attachment to the joys and sorrows of life, thus attaining the foundation of a carefree path.

He has reached this level now.

"Our benefactor, please rest assured, we will definitely protect this place!"

The two phoenixes nodded repeatedly, their eyes revealing a deep reluctance to part.

But they knew very well that their benefactor's journey was far from over, and they were already incredibly lucky to have been able to follow him for a while.

then.

On this day, Chen Xuan re-entered the world, adopting the alias Chen Xiang.

It is worth mentioning that.

Twenty years ago, in the 160th year of the Sword Dao Era, the Empress was just sixteen years old, still an innocent and ignorant girl.

Because of her innate phoenix physique, she was attracted by the phoenix's blood and energy, and mistakenly entered this mountain forest, where she met Chen Xuan.

After that, she would come to this mountain forest every six months to stay for a period of time.

Not for any other reason than to get closer to the phoenix and improve one's cultivation.

Of course, there's also the food someone cooks and the Taoist scriptures they recite, which she finds very fascinating. It would be even better if they spanked her less.

……

……

"Once you attain enlightenment and realize your true self, what fear is there of the shackles of the past?"

After his memories were collected, Chen Xuan returned to the courtyard, where fireworks were just beginning to light up and Lu Yao was cooking.

Chen Xuan smiled at her and said, "Junior sister, the Taoist temple is now complete. You can start preparing to tidy up and move back to the temple in a few days."

"real?"

Lu Yao was overjoyed. "Then let's have an extra meal today. I'll stew all the remaining owl meat."

"Can."

Chen Xuan nodded, not caring about the food. As the spiritual energy continued to recover, there would be more and more delicacies in the future.

Lu Yao started worrying again: "But... if we move back to the Taoist temple, won't it be too inconvenient for my junior brothers and sisters who still have to go to school?"

"No, no, what a coincidence!"

At this moment, Zhao Laisheng, who personally picked up and dropped off the seven children at school, walked in from outside with a big smile on his face:

"Our school is expanding recently and needs to move to a larger location. The new site we've chosen is right at the foot of Mount Qingcheng."

"Is...this really such a coincidence?"

Lu Yao was stunned for a moment, but when she saw Zhao Laisheng's warm smile, she had no choice but to believe him.

"You've worked hard, have another cup of tea."

Chen Xuan handed him a second cup of tea.

Since the seven little ones started school, this guy has taken care of everything, which is pretty good.

then.

Zhao Laisheng's face was beaming with joy, and his smile grew even wider.

Have you ever had Mr. [Name]'s tea?

I've had it!

I even had two drinks!

With just those two cups of tea, he went from an ordinary special agent to a cultivator at the third level of Qi Refining!

His colleagues watched with longing, filled with envy and resentment.

After they got back, they all wished they could spit out the tea and give it to them to drink.

"Sir, I've come here to report another matter to you."

After finishing his drink, Zhao Laisheng's smile gradually faded, and his expression became somewhat serious.