A cat that lingers beside a saint

At the very top of the Immortal Sect.

A grand white jade palace floats above the clouds.

Around this white jade palace, dragons and phoenixes roam, colorful clouds surround it, and various rare and exotic beasts are constantly bowing and worshipping the white jade palace.

Upon entering the main hall, it seemed as if the sounds of Taoism were coming from beyond the heavens, and from beyond the nine heavens, there were even sounds of immortals praising.

Inside the main hall, an old Taoist priest in white robes and with white hair slowly opened his eyes.

His brows were furrowed, and his expression was slightly unpleasant.

He was the one who brought up the matter first, and the Westerner's intervention was actually within his expectations.

After all, we're all in this world, and we'll inevitably run into each other.

However, Nuwa's sudden words were completely unexpected.

The Westerner immediately revealed his entire fortune, basically stating everything except for the golden lotus, which he did not mention giving away.

The conditions set by Nuwa put him under immense pressure.

The red embroidered ball is a treasure of Nuwa's merit, and it has far-reaching implications. If it were given to a cat, it would likely cause serious problems. However, since Nuwa has already said so, it means that she doesn't care at all.

As for control of this territory and the Demon-Summoning Banner, if these were placed in the outside world, any one of these things would be enough to shake the entire Three Realms.

Even the Heavenly Court might fight tooth and nail over this.

Inside the Taoist temple, the old Taoist priest stroked his beard with a broad smile.

Her gaze fell on the kitten outside, and her eyes narrowed even more.

This kitten might actually sell... for a lot of good stuff.

"The Western Sage Zhunti offered a seven-jeweled tree, a bamboo with six pure roots, and a blessed vajra."

"The Goddess Nuwa has offered a red embroidered ball, a demon-summoning banner, and a map of mountains and rivers. Are there any other bids?"

Wanling stood behind the old Taoist priest, listening to the whispers of the sages. Seeing the old Taoist priest's smiling face, she couldn't help but smile as well.

When I was with the Goddess Nuwa, I learned about the majesty of a sage through that mirror.

In her memory, saints were supposed to be high above, detached from worldly affairs, and would never easily reveal their holy countenance unless the world was destroyed.

But now, the feeling these saints give her doesn't seem as ruthless as she remembers.

Instead, it felt like old folks bickering with each other.

saint……

What exactly is a saint?

Wanling sat silently to the side, listening quietly to the sages bickering.

……

Outside the temple, Su Bai jumped onto the wall and leaned against Jinwu. While catching the True Solar Fire emanating from Jinwu's body, he looked down at Yu Qiushui and said, "If you want to stay, that's not impossible."

"First, you need everyone's permission in the Taoist temple. Also, you're not allowed to mess with my bell again."

Yu Qiushui's eyes lit up immediately when she heard that she could stay.

He really had nowhere to go.

If the Taoist temple could keep him, he wouldn't mind working as a cleaner.

"I can do anything, but I'm especially good at collecting recyclables."

"I can also forge weapons, although they are all small gadgets, but they can still be of some use."

"If the temple lacks any furniture, I can make it."

Upon hearing this, Su Bai's eyes lit up immediately.

Looking back, he couldn't help but envy Yang Jian's temple when he was out in the outside world.

Looking at his own Taoist temple, Su Bai couldn't help but nod and say, "I agree. You can ask the others."

After saying that, Su Bai turned to look at the Golden Crow.

Jinwu didn't say anything. In fact, he was just an outsider. If Su Bai hadn't brought him into this Taoist temple, he might have become one of the monsters that were constantly killing in the endless mountains.

However, judging from Su Bai's words, it seems that he has already regarded him as a member of this Taoist temple.

After a moment of silence, the Golden Crow spoke, "If you want to stay, it's not impossible, but I... I'm a bird with a rather strange temper. You'd better not talk to me unless it's absolutely necessary, or I'll burn you to death."

After Jinwu finished speaking, the cat and the bird subconsciously looked towards the old Taoist and Wanling.

The old Taoist priest Wanling had obviously heard what Su Bai and Jinwu said.

If it were in the past, the old Taoist priest might have taken advantage of Su Bai's inattention and slapped Yu Qiushui into dust.

But he is not the same as before. He lies in a rocking chair, fanning himself, and says indifferently, "Every now and then, go down the mountain to buy some wine for this old man. In the morning, sweep up the fallen leaves in this yard."

"Three meals a day are essential; if you miss even one, you won't have an easy time."

"Once you enter the gates of my Taoist temple, you are a person of my temple in life and a soul of my temple in death. If I tell you to go east, you must not go west. Do not ask what you should not ask, do not say what you should not say. Whatever you hear or see, you must keep to yourself. If you utter a single word of dissent, I will break all your teeth."

Upon hearing this, Wan Ling couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Master, you can't scare him like this just because he was once the second master's disciple. I think he's quite honest."

The old Taoist priest pursed his lips, turned his body to the side, and continued to close his eyes to rest.

Wan Ling slowly got up and jogged over to Yu Qiushui: "From now on, you will stay in that room. As for how to address him, you will do the same as me and call him Master. Don't ask why; it's for your own good."

"That's Senior Brother Cat, you know him."

"This is the third king of the Endless Mountains. You can call him Senior Brother Golden Crow."

"Although I look young, I am actually much older than you imagine. If we were to go by seniority, you would probably have to call me 'Grandmother'."

"However, we won't stand on ceremony here. From now on, you can stay here in peace. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me. Just don't bother the master."

"And don't disturb the Golden Crow while it's sleeping."

"And don't go looking for trouble when Senior Brother Cat is cultivating."

Yu Qiushui felt a headache coming on as she listened to Wan Ling's introduction.

He felt like he had jumped from a wolf's den into a tiger's lair.

Compared to his fellow disciples in the Immortal Sect, these few looked far more terrifying.

Although everyone already knew each other, Yu Qiushui became somewhat reserved after actually entering the Taoist temple.

After bowing to everyone present, Yu Qiushui followed Wanling toward her room.

Su Bai gathered some True Fire of the Sun for a while, then jumped down from the wall. Just as he was about to start cultivating, he suddenly heard the old Taoist speak.

"Disciple, get ready. In a few days, Yu Qiushui will take you to the Immortal Sect."

The old Taoist stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, and continued, "Remember, when you go to the Immortal Sect, you must be fully armed. If anyone attacks you, do not hold back."

Su Bai was taken aback.

"Didn't you say you'd first destroy Mount Sumeru, then slaughter the Immortal Sect? Is this already starting?"