We said we would experience life, fairy, how did you become real?

"I would like to ask about the matter of the snake transforming into a dragon."

Fuchen's eyes showed a hint of surprise: "So Young Master already knew."

"How could you not know?"

Xiao Mo smiled and shook his head.

"When I was young, I saved a little white snake. Three years later, a little girl in a white dress came to me."

She had no fixed abode and would disappear every winter. Moreover, at the beginning, she was not very skilled at transforming into human form and even revealed her snake tail a few times.

Perhaps the only person kept in the dark was herself.

But since she won't say, I won't ask.

"Young master, are you not afraid?"

"She has not harmed anyone, so what do I have to fear?"

"Good." Fuchen looked at Xiao Mo approvingly, "Young master has the heart of the Dao, but unfortunately he has no foundation and cannot cultivate the Dao."

“Everyone has their own way of living. If you can’t cultivate the Dao, then be an ordinary person,” Xiao Mo said with a smile. “I suppose you’ve come here for Ru Xue, haven’t you?”

"Exactly."

There was nothing hidden even when he dusted off his face.

"When I was passing through this village, I saw a courtyard that seemed to have a demonic aura, but the aura was as clear as the sun and moon."

This means that she has never harmed anyone; she was simply using the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate.

Out of curiosity, I came over to take a look and saw that the young lady in the young master's courtyard had excellent physique and extraordinary talent, so I decided to take her as my disciple.

I apologize for concealing something before, sir.

"You flatter me, Fairy." Xiao Mo's expression was tinged with melancholy. "Actually, she shouldn't be here. I'm the one who locked her up."

Fuchen smiled and said, "Whether human or demon, everyone has their own destiny. Since she wants to stay by your side, it means that for her, you are her 'path'. So how can you say she is trapped?"

Xiao Mo seemed to be deep in thought.

Fuchen continued, "To answer your question, young master, the transformation of a snake into a dragon is indeed not easy."

The snake first transforms into a python, which is the most basic stage. It requires avoiding natural enemies, including being hunted by humans, finding a suitable sacred place, resisting diseases and disasters, and most importantly, overcoming the instincts and inertia of being a lower-level creature and persisting in cultivation.

She was originally facing a calamity, but was saved by the young master, and now she has transformed into a white python.

She has overcome this difficulty.

"After that, the python will transform into a boa constrictor. In addition to evading the hunting and killing of mortals, it will also need to deal with the hunting and killing of cultivators."

"Miss Bai of this humble Taoist temple possesses signs of ancestral reversion and the potential to transform into a dragon, making her more likely to be targeted by cultivators. Young master, please remember to tell Miss Bai to be careful."

Xiao Mo nodded: "I've got it."

The whisk continued, "After transforming into a python, the next step is to transform into a dragon, which is the most crucial step for the snake clan."

Transforming into a dragon is the same as walking a dragon.

This usually occurs during periods of torrential rain, flash floods, and swollen rivers.

The snake race will use the immense power of the flood to drift downstream towards the sea. This process is extremely dangerous, as they must overcome or bypass natural obstacles in the river, such as boulders and mountains.

There are also man-made obstacles, such as "dragon-slaying swords" hanging under bridge arches or bridge piers, dams, and dragon-locking chains engraved with talismans.

When the dragon "walks," there will inevitably be a violent storm with thunder and lightning.

Lightning will strike fiercely at the serpent race advancing through the flood channel, and many serpents will be pulverized in the lightning tribulation.

"Finally, it is the transformation into a dragon."

After the snake race enters the sea, they are called "hidden dragons," at which point they can focus on cultivation.

When one cultivates to a certain level, nine bolts of supreme yang golden lightning will descend.

Failure means the body perishes, the spirit vanishes, and the soul is scattered.

Success transforms you into a true dragon.

"..." Hearing Fuchen's words, Xiao Mo frowned.

"I know what you are worried about, young master."

As he walked out of the village, Fuchen stopped and turned to look at Xiao Mo.

"Young master is worried that the transformation into a dragon is so dangerous, and that having her by his side might hinder her. It would be better if she came up the mountain with me, where someone would protect her."

Even while they were in the courtyard, the young master thought, "Although Miss Ruxue isn't coming up the mountain with me this time, I can slowly persuade her to change her mind later."

Xiao Mo remained silent.

Silence is consent.

The whisk shook its head:

"Young master, in this world, everyone has their own destiny."

The young master believes that if she comes up the mountain with me, her future transformation into a dragon will be more assured.

The young master believed he would only hinder her path to enlightenment.

But is that really the case?

Fuchen raised her head. Although it was daytime, her eyes seemed to sparkle with stars and the universe, as if she were deducing the secrets of heaven.

"Who says that being caught up in the mundane world is any worse than cultivating oneself in seclusion on the mountain?"

"Although you are a mortal, who says you've done less than us cultivators?"

Xiao Mo raised his head: "What does the fairy mean?"

The whisk withdrew its gaze, and the star-filled eyes gradually returned to their normal black pupils.

The woman smiled as she looked at the man in front of her:

"Do whatever you like."

"The young master is her good fortune."

"It's her fate."

Chapter 42 I Return to Dust, She Ascends the Immortal Path

"Who says that the mundane world is any less fulfilling than the secluded life of those who cultivate in seclusion on the mountain?"

"Although you are a mortal, who says you would do less than us cultivators?"

Sitting in the courtyard, Xiao Mo looked at the book in his hand, but found it difficult to continue reading.

In Xiao Mo's mind, he would often recall the words that Fuchen had said before he left.

indeed.

Xiao Mo originally thought that since Ru Xue was unwilling to leave this time, he would slowly guide her.

We gently persuaded her to leave, and everyone was able to part with smiles, allowing her to go up the mountain with peace of mind, instead of leaving with regrets.

However, after hearing what Fuchen said, Xiao Mo's heart wavered.

Don't I need to "drive" Ru Xue away?

Is this really okay?

Ru Xue is becoming more and more dependent on me.

I am but a mortal, barely a hundred years old.

A hundred years later, when Ru Xue watches me leave, will her Dao heart truly be able to bear it?

"Xiao Mo".

"Xiao Mo!"

"Hey! Xiao Mo!"

Just as Xiao Mo was in a daze, Bai Ruxue's small hand kept waving in front of Xiao Mo's eyes.

"What's wrong with Ru Xue?" Xiao Mo came back to his senses.

"I told you before that I want to bring my sister down the mountain tomorrow. Is that really okay?" Bai Ruxue asked.

Xiao Mo nodded: "That's certainly possible."

"Alright, I'll go pick her up tomorrow," Bai Ruxue said happily. "You'll definitely like Xiaoqing."

"Hmm." Xiao Mo smiled slightly, then fell into thought.

Looking at Xiao Mo's appearance, Bai Ruxue couldn't help but pout: "Xiao Mo, what's wrong with you? Ever since you saw that Taoist priest off, you've been like a lost soul."

As she spoke, a strange light flashed in Bai Ruxue's peach blossom eyes, and she was so frightened that she quickly took two steps back: "You stinky Xiao Mo! You wouldn't happen to have taken a fancy to her, would you?"

Xiao Mo rolled up the book and gently tapped the girl's head: "What are you thinking about? Nothing."

"Really not?" Bai Ruxue bent down with her hands behind her back, looking up at Xiao Mo.

Xiao Mo accidentally caught a glimpse of the girl's tanned skin through her collar and quickly looked away: "Really, there isn't any."

"That's good." Bai Ruxue patted her heaving collar. "You scared me to death."

"Xiao Mo, why do you look so downcast?" Bai Ruxue continued to ask.

"It's nothing." Xiao Mo shook his head. "Don't worry about me."

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Bai Ruxue pouted.

How could the snake not worry about him looking like that?

At noon, Bai Ruxue brought out the stewed mutton with radish and goji berries from the kitchen.

Every now and then, Bai Ruxue would stew mutton for Xiao Mo.

At first, Xiao Mo didn't know the reason, but later he learned that when Aunt Qian was chatting with Bai Ruxue, she said, "Lamb is good for men, it makes them more energetic."

As a result, Bai Ruxue didn't understand why, but felt that "after eating mutton, I have more energy to study."

Xiao Mo didn't know how to correct her.

After finishing lunch, Bai Ruxue washed the dishes and walked out of the yard, where she saw Xiao Mo sitting in the yard, lost in thought.

Bai Ruxue washed the clothes and hung them to dry in the yard, while Xiao Mo remained lost in thought.

He was still lost in thought when Bai Ruxue was sweeping the yard.

The woman's eyes darted around, and she lifted her small foot, adorned with embroidered shoes, and stepped on his foot. He didn't even react.

After dinner, Xiao Mo was still lost in thought.

At this moment, her fair and delicate cheeks were already puffed out.

She didn't like Xiao Mo like this.

All she wanted was to see Xiao Mo happy every day.

As night fell, Bai Ruxue seemed to have thought of a way to cheer Xiao Mo up, and quickly took Xiao Mo's hand, saying, "Xiao Mo, Xiao Mo, come with me."

"Where to?" Xiao Mo asked.

"Go to a place, a place that makes you happy."

Before Xiao Mo could refuse, Bai Ruxue pulled him up and walked out of the courtyard.

Bai Ruxue led Xiao Mo up the mountain and continued walking upwards.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Bai Ruxue led Xiao Mo to the summit.

By this time, the sky was filled with stars.

Because the mountain was so high, Xiao Mo seemed to be surrounded by stars, as if he were in the entire Milky Way.

It's as if you could reach out and grab all those stars in your hand.

"How is it? Pretty, right?" Bai Ruxue said, hands on her hips, a hint of pride in her voice.

"It is beautiful." Xiao Mo nodded. "But why did you bring me here, Ru Xue?"