Fairy, don't try to mess with my filial piety

Chu Wuji thought there was something strange going on here, so he led Yun Qingying in cautiously. Only to discover that this was the secret base of the Saltpeter Master, and it had nothing to do with the supernatural...

Aunt Green Snake changed back into human form and walked around, wrapped around the arm of her little junior. After seeing what she had seen along the way, she felt really comfortable, but sometimes she would want to stretch her legs.

She accompanied the brother and sister to the remains of the boiler fire and laughed heartily:

"I knew it was the saltpeter guy. I was fooled once before and thought it was a secret treasure trove, hahaha..."

Yun Qingying looked confused. She didn't understand at all. What kind of mysterious profession was a saltpeter maker?

The Fox Goddess was also puzzled. She was very curious: "Young Master, what is this?"

Saltpeter is gunpowder, a strictly controlled banned substance in the secular world. Smuggling, conspiracy, and selling it on the black market can bring huge profits, but there is also the risk of being beheaded.

Therefore, those saltpeter makers who are afraid to see the light of day will do their work in all kinds of weird and mysterious caves.

This group has been as mysterious as fishermen throughout history. Fishermen may fish near all kinds of strange puddles, and saltpeter makers will work in all kinds of incredible caves.

"Although there is nothing mysterious here, the scenery of the cliff at the entrance of the cave is still nice." Chu Wuji said with a smile.

A few of them returned to the cave entrance, looked at the starry night and the mountains, sat down and reviewed the journey ahead, especially the information they learned in Pegasus Village today.

Bai Sujin stood at the entrance of the cave, gazing at the view of the high cliffs. The early spring night breeze blew her sleeves and skirt. Every time it fluttered, her white skirt caught a piece of moonlight, making the skirt as transparent as a screen. The black shadow outlined the graceful figure within the dress, looming, with a protruding front and a curved back, and a beautiful figure.

"It used to be very peaceful here. The most common news we heard was about where to go to the market for fun. Now there are all these chaos..."

After sighing, the White Snake Lady didn't think too much about it. After all, it had nothing to do with her. She returned to sit next to her companions and suggested:

"Tomorrow we won't be taking the old route, otherwise Qingying will have a hard time controlling her Cloud Leaping Technique. Let's just go along the riverbank back to the White Snake Temple and see some traces of walking dragons. I've never seen one before, so I'd like to learn something new."

Chapter 228 Black Snake Lady

In this cave, it is not difficult to rest comfortably for the night.

There are many options to choose from. One is to let Yun Qingying perform the cloud-flying technique, and the group can just lie directly on the clouds. Another option is to let the Sky Fox Queen reveal her true form, and then everyone can lie on her tail together. It is soft, warm, and very comfortable.

However, this cave on the cliff is too small, and the body of the Sky Fox Goddess cannot stretch out at all, so the "cloud bed" is the better choice.

"Thank you for your hard work, Qingying." There was no apology or trouble in Chu Wuzhi's tone.

Yun Qingying didn't care and immediately arranged a thick layer of clouds near the cave entrance, leaning against the ground. The bare rock cave suddenly became strange and mysterious.

If there were mountain people passing by nearby, they would definitely see the entrance of the cave at a glance, with a constant flow of clouds and mist drifting away.

After a few people sat on it, it felt like they were sitting on cotton, enjoying the starry night view outside.

Chu Wuji did not forget to take care of Yun Qingying and chat with this girl, otherwise it would seem too alienated and exclusive.

She was a talkative person and couldn't communicate with the White Snake and the Green Snake. No matter how enthusiastically Chu Wuji talked, she had no chance to participate. This was not good.

"Qingying, you've been strolling along too. Back then, my mother and I were traveling together, and now you've become an additional member. What do you think?"

Yun Qingying was immersed in the distant scenery far away from her hometown when she was suddenly addressed. She took some time to organize her thoughts and wanted to give a better answer.

Aunt Green Snake saw the serious expression on the girl's face, as if she was taking the question seriously, and she couldn't help but smile:

"Wu Ji was just chatting with you, and he was just trying to find a topic without saying anything. You just responded casually with a few words. After thinking about it for so long, are you planning to write a book to reply to him?"

Yun Qingying pursed her delicate lips and said:

"Because I really didn't think of what I was feeling at the moment."

"Then just say 'no', that way you can respond to him. It's so simple, but you are being so formal~" Aunt Green Snake said unhappily.

Chu Wuji generally agreed with Aunt Qingshe's words, and also wanted Yun Qingying to relax a little and not be so restrained.

But when I suddenly thought about it, I knew Yun Qingying even earlier than I knew Aunt Qing Snake, and now Aunt Qingying was actually teaching Yun Qingying. It was really hard to judge...

In Aunt Green Snake's understanding of relationships, it seems that there are only two categories: "recognized family members" and "strangers". Chu Wuji is classified into the former, so there is no sense of distance at all.

Bai Sujin and her son thought the same thing. She spoiled her sister's plans and said:

"Xiaoqing, you and Wuji have probably known each other for even less time than Qingying."

Aunt Green Snake paused in her talkative manner, her expression froze for a moment, and then quickly returned to normal. She flatly denied it:

"Impossible! How can Xiao Qingying compare the length of time we've known each other? I only met this brat once when my sister first adopted him."

Chu Wuji suppressed his smile and asked, "Does this count?"

"Just say it will take a long time!" When Aunt Green Snake was right, her momentum was extraordinary.

After such a long period of thinking, Yun Qingying finally came up with her thoughts:

"The climate and environment outside are very different from that of Lihuo Country. I used to hear about the demon drums in Yunhe Town and thought that demonic incidents were frequent. But now, in comparison, Lihuo Country is remarkably stable..."

The Fox Goddess also had a say and agreed:

"Indeed, although I have only been awake for a short time, I have already visited several countries. The Fire Nation has made the best use of the influence of the Immortal Holy Land, and the Heavenly Secret Nation is not far behind. Just one look at the weather over there and you will know that it is peaceful and stable."

It’s different in Tianji Country. There are two immortal forces there, so it’s hard to have unrest!

When he first arrived at the Gong Mansion, the Gong family asked him where he was from, Kongtong Mountain or Kunlun Ruins.

The Kingdom of Southern Heaven is not bad either, with Xiaoyao Valley at its feet. It is truly a miracle that it has managed to reach its current state.

As the night deepened, under the moonlight, the chatter on the clouds gradually faded into silence.

The Sky Fox Goddess was the first to fall into a deep sleep. Yun Qingying had a good physical talent and had laid a solid foundation. She had also received excellent guidance in her practice in the mountains. The Sky Fox Goddess stayed there and experienced great comfort.

As the sleepy atmosphere gradually became stronger, the White Snake and the Green Snake turned back into snakes and returned to Chu Wuzhi's arms.

For them, this was an extremely high-quality branch, perfect for wrapping around and resting on. Chu Wuzhi's pulse in his arm was relatively clear, and such close contact and embrace was like being able to confirm that their child was in a stable condition at all times.

"It's really peaceful. I was worried there might be some arguments along the way. Fortunately, with Qingying as an 'outsider' here, the elders will be more restrained!"

Chu Wuji sighed in his heart. During the period before the New Year, how could he dare to have such daydreams about living together peacefully as he did tonight?

Thinking of this, Chu Wuji had a "bad" idea. He couldn't let Yun Qingying get too familiar with these elders!

They are still a little unfamiliar with each other now, and the White Snake Mother and the others will be more or less accommodating and consider the girl's thoughts. Once they become familiar with each other in the future, the elders will argue and discuss with each other without any fear.

After this trip to the White Snake Temple, we must send Yun Qingying back to the mountain. We cannot let her stay in the capital. If the White Snake Mother and the Sky Fox Mother quarrel again one day, maybe we can move Yun Qingying over to act as a savior!

When Chu Wuji was busy making his evil plans, he suddenly felt a warm and soft touch beside him. After Yun Qingying fell asleep, driven by her instinctive sense of trust, she unconsciously leaned against Chu Wuji, lying sideways, half hugging and half pressing on his arm.

Immortal monks are not afraid of the cold night and the cool moon, but in an environment without danger, they definitely prefer the feeling of warmth.

Chu Wuji softened his gaze so as not to wake Yun Qingying up with his sight.

The lonely girl with outstanding appearance has an exquisite and beautiful sleeping face at this moment. The cold expression she had during the day has faded away. Against the backdrop of her furry fox ears, she looks smart and cute.

After a while, Yun Qingying put her legs up and used Chu Wuzhi as a blanket and pillow. The young man tilted his head slightly and took a look to confirm.

They were indeed black silk stockings with carved patterns, so alluring and seductive that it was hard to imagine how the Fox Goddess had tricked her into wearing them...

Chu Wuji withdrew his gaze, closed his eyes, and gathered his energy for the journey after dawn.

*

The area where the Southern Heaven Kingdom, Diaolongkou, and the White Snake Temple are located.

The mountains have fragmented the terrain, making it difficult to find an open plain, and a large city has not been developed. However, there are many small towns and villages in the entire Diaolongkou area.

In the past, because of the existence of the White Snake Temple, the villages and towns around the temple were more prosperous than other places, and people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

But these were all things of the past. The people here are still here, but looking around, the place is desolate, with dilapidated and leaky houses, like a slum in a famine.

Today, the most magnificent building in the entire area is a Buddhist temple on a low hill.

Every sunrise and sunset, the sunlight falls on the Buddhist temple on the top of the mountain. The roof tiles there sparkle, and the low mountain seems to be covered with a layer of golden roof, dazzling and shining with the Buddha's light.

On this day, the Holy Maiden Hehuan came here, accompanied by a beautiful woman in a black robe. The robe could not hide her proud and beautiful figure. She exuded a strong black aura from her body, like karma, like devil's flame.

The two stood quietly for a while, and soon attracted the attention of the patrolling monks.

The group of people were about to come over to question him, but the beautiful woman in black robe said nothing, and waved her sleeves lightly. A poisonous scorpion tail needle came towards the monk from a tricky angle, and blood and flesh flew everywhere in an instant.

These monks were not up to the task and could not withstand the attack of this spell, and none of them were spared.

Bu Miao's eyes twitched and she said:

"Didn't we agree to wait for the white peacock? Why are you acting ahead of schedule?"

The black-robed beautiful woman replied casually:

"There's nothing we can do. Our ambush was exposed and our whereabouts were discovered in advance. We have no choice but to take action."

Chapter 229 The merits of indiscriminate killing?

Bu Miao looked at this evil and murderous woman with mixed feelings.

It was difficult for her to tell who the woman in front of her was. She once knew the princess of the Black Car Kingdom, who was the scorpion spirit who turned into a demon after accidentally eating a demon pill.

But after that golden thunderstorm, the one who survived the earth-destroying thunderstorm was the woman today.

Bu Miao still doesn't know how to address her, and can only call her "you" to communicate with her.

Previously, Saint Hehuan had tried to call her "Scorpion Spirit", but the beautiful woman in black robe did not respond verbally. She just summoned a poisonous scorpion in the palm of her hand, as if silently saying "I called it out for you, talk to the scorpion."

As for Bai Kongque, the Imperial Preceptor of the Sun-Moon Kingdom's Divine Water Sect, her relationship with Bu Miao and the others wasn't particularly close, merely being acquainted with each other's identities. After their encounter in the ruins of the Black Car Kingdom, Bai Kongque noticed that the black-robed beauty, despite her murderous intent, was able to communicate peacefully and wasn't in a frenzied, indiscriminate killing spree, and so he considered winning her over.

Anyone who can successfully survive the golden thunder tribulation, no matter what kind of coincidence it is, even if it is just luck, is not an ordinary person and is worth winning over as an ally.

The state teacher of the Sun and Moon Kingdom, upon learning that the black-robed beauty was planning to return to the White Snake Temple for revenge and settlement, readily offered to help, still with the motive of winning her over.

at the moment--

The beautiful woman in black robe had just slaughtered a group of patrolling monks. The wailing and screaming of those strong monks had alarmed the Buddhist temple on the low hill.

The buzzing sound of chanting suddenly stopped.

For a moment, there was chaos everywhere, the sound of warning bells, dense gongs, noisy shouts... like the sudden sound of thunder in the Waking of Insects, the monks in the Buddhist temple gathered out.

From a great distance, an angry questioning voice rang out:

"Who is this evildoer who dares to invade Diaolongkou Jintai Temple and kill my Buddhist disciples?"

The corners of Bu Miao's mouth twitched. They all said that the evil forces acted badly, but why did she feel that compared with this beautiful woman in black robe who had "come back from the dead", she was still quite decent?

However, Bu Miao did not take the thunder in the Jintai Temple seriously because of its loud noise.

A large number of monks can be ignored. No matter how strong their muscles are, they cannot withstand one or two spells.

What deserves a little attention are the four travelers in the middle. Their bodies vary in size, and their skin has a faint golden and copper-like luster.

Two held Buddhist treasures, shovels, their inscriptions radiating a brilliant light. The other two held wooden fish and alms bowls, unlike any other ordinary objects.

These four people are well versed in Buddhism and have magical weapons, so we need to be careful with them.

And the person who spoke in the temple earlier should be the abbot of Jintai Temple. He should also have some tricks.

The beautiful woman in black robes stared straight ahead, the scarlet in her eyes surged, and the smile on her lips turned playful. She walked forward with a calm pace, and as she walked, she surveyed the desolate surroundings, searching for familiar traces in her memory.

She said, "That monk who called himself 'Tianlong Fasheng' drove out the White Snake Temple. It turned out that he did it to make room for you and collect money from you!"

The voice on the hilltop paused for a moment, and Abbot Jintai suddenly realized, "So it's the demon from the temple back then, full of karma and demonic energy. How can the human race tolerate such a demon to establish a temple? How shameful!"

Saint Hehuan no longer worried about her companion's impulsiveness. She was not familiar with Diaolongkou's past, but she saw the current situation clearly. She asked curiously:

"How come the people in this village are so poor now that you Buddhist monks have come here? Yet the temples are magnificent, and the people are leading such a life that is truly enviable."

The abbot of Jintai Temple snorted coldly and scolded:

"Witch, there's no need to mock or refute me here! Generations of people living in Diaolongkou have been bewitched by the snake demon, becoming corrupt and losing their will, indulging in pleasure. They enjoy the present, but sow the seeds of disaster for the afterlife. Jintai Temple is helping them atone for their sins, forge connections, and cultivate a field of blessings!"

There was an even stronger expression of contempt on the innocent face of Saint Hehuan. Her gaze fell on the expensive carriages parked outside the temple. They were arranged into a convoy, more extravagant than those of local officials.

She was about to ask which Buddhist teachings these luxuries belonged to, but the abbot on the hill was unwilling to discuss it, and the buzzing sound of chanting began again.

The group of monks who came down seemed to have received some kind of blessing, and their angry expressions exuded a deterrent power that did not belong to them.

"Just these people? Why didn't the Tianlong monk show up to die back then?"

The beautiful woman in black robe frowned and asked. She had listened patiently for so long just to see when the Tianlong monk from that year would appear in the gate of the Buddhist temple.

It seems that if more people don’t die, the Dragon Monk will not come out.

She rolled up her robe sleeves, and a black python coiled around her fair arms, crawling out and transforming into a snake-belly sword, both a sword and a whip, with the serrations on the blade looking like snake scales.