Young Person smiled back, "You all aren't afraid, so what do I have to fear?"
Lu Feng responded with an even brighter smile, "Since we have the ability to sneak in, of course we have the ability not to get caught by the guards."
"Hehe." Young Person reached out and grabbed Lu Feng, "If I hold onto you, can you escape?"
Lu Feng considered himself quite skilled, but he was definitely no match for these celestial beings. He obediently allowed himself to be held, yet provocatively retorted, "This young master, although you are also a handsome man, I prefer beautiful women, not pretty boys. So, I must decline your advances."
The man stared at Lu Feng in surprise, "I didn't expect that after many years away from Central Plains, there would be such an interesting person among mortals! Young man, what is your name?"
Lu Feng replied, "I am Lu Feng. May I ask your esteemed name?"
"Feng? As in Phoenix?" the man asked. "That's quite an interesting name."
Lu Feng thought the man was being sarcastic and said, "Brother seems to have misunderstood my name. Feng is not a woman's name; Phoenix Phoenix, Feng refers to the male, while Huang refers to the female. Using Feng as a man's name is quite fitting."
The man smacked his lips in appreciation, "Not bad! You actually know that Feng refers to the male and Huang to the female. You're much better than those ignorant people down below. Young man, I have high hopes for you. Would you like to be my disciple?"
Lu Feng was momentarily stunned; he had fallen into a big trap. Although he didn't know the man's identity, it was clear that someone who could casually wander into a palace like this must possess great strength.
"Even if you want to take on a disciple, you need to leave this place first. If you delay any longer, you'll be caught by the guards." Bai Tang finally spoke up. The system had identified the man's identity for her; no wonder he was interested in Lu Feng, as they had some kind of connection (not really!).
"I want one of the Invisibility Talismans you have; otherwise, don't blame me for exposing all of you," the man threatened boldly.
Bai Tang took out a Invisibility Talisman: "My Invisibility Talisman can't be given away for free. What will you offer in exchange?"
The man replied, "You people are quite unique; I've seen so many demons and celestial beings, but you're the first one who dares to openly ask me for something."
Bai Tang smiled slightly: "A fair trade; no strings attached."
This sentence reached the man's heart, and with a flick of his left hand, a colorful feather fan appeared in his grasp.
"This fan is called the Five Fire Seven Bird Fan, made from seven types of feathers: Phoenix Feather, Azure Luan Feather, Dapeng Feather, Peacock Feather, White Crane Feather, Honghu Feather, and Owl Feather. It contains the fires of the sky, stone, wood, Samadhi fire, and human fire. The combination of five fires gives it immense power. Are you satisfied?"
Of course, he was satisfied. It should be noted that the Moral True Monarch used this fan to defeat Wang Yi and broke the Red Water Formation. Yang Ren also used this fan to break the Plague Formation. However, it was unclear how it ended up in the man's hands. But considering the man's special abilities, it wasn't impossible for him to obtain such a treasure.
Bai Tang handed the Invisibility Talisman to the man, and the group swaggered out of the South Gate under the cover of the Invisibility Talisman while evading the soldiers' search.
"Disciple, hurry over and bow to me!" As soon as they landed on the ground, the man called for Lu Feng to pay his respects.
"You want me to be your disciple? You need to let me know who you are first!" Lu Feng didn't actually want to become a disciple; he valued his freedom and didn't want an additional Master restricting him.
The Young Person smiled and recited a poem: "Chaos Initial Separation, I emerge into the world; Two Instruments of Taiji allow for searching. Now that life has been resolved, I do not wander among the Three Vehicles of Marvel."
Hua Man Lou and Lu Feng exchanged glances; it sounded impressive. This person was actually a great deity who existed since the time of Chaos Initial Separation, on par with Nuwa from the Three Pure Ones. However, they truly couldn't guess who he was.
Bai Tang smiled slightly and recited another poem: "The Bodhisattva of Purity originates from the West; moral roots are deep and unfathomable. The lotus leaves sway in the wind creating colors; lotus flowers stand tall without rain. Golden bows and silver halberds are not for defense; precious pestles and fish intestines have their own methods. Do not say Kong Xuan can transform; beneath the swaying tree calls out the Bright King."
The man, who was Kong Xuan, laughed heartily upon hearing this: "You girl are indeed not an ordinary person; you actually know my background."
Lu Feng asked Bai Tang: "Tang Tang, do you know this person? Who exactly is he?"
Bai Tang replied: "This person's background is extraordinary; he is a descendant of the Ancestral Phoenix, known as Kong Xuan, the first peacock in this realm. He possesses profound magical powers and defeated Randalight Daoist during the Divine Battle, who was stronger than the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect. He triumphed over Nezha and Yang Jian, leaving Jiang Ziya's Western Zhou Army powerless to retaliate and forcing Jiang Ziya to hang up a truce banner. In the end, it was only when Zhun Ti Dao Ren from the West intervened that he was subdued and entered Buddhism, being conferred as Peacock Ming Wang."
Hua Man Lou and Lu Feng were stunned; what an impressive background.
Kong Xuan gazed proudly at everyone, especially at Lu Feng: "So? Having me as your Master is indeed a blessing you have cultivated over three lifetimes. If your name weren't so closely related to my family, I wouldn't even consider taking you as my disciple."
Lu Feng: "…Although you are very impressive, I really have no intention of becoming your disciple."
Kong Xuan raised her beautiful phoenix eyebrows: "Are you trying to back out?"
Lu Feng: "I never agreed in the first place."
Kong Xuan said domineeringly: "Whether you agree or not, I have taken a liking to you, so you can only be my disciple."
Without giving Lu Feng a chance to refuse, and before anyone else could react, everyone saw a flash of golden light, and in the next moment, both Kong Xuan and Lu Feng had disappeared.
Bai Tang: "…"
Hua Man Lou: "…"
Bai Tang: "This can be considered Lu Feng's fortune. With such a powerful Master, he is definitely on his way to becoming an immortal."
Hua Man Lou: "I'm just curious…"
Bai Tang: "Curious about what?"
Hua Man Lou: "Kong Xuan has an extraordinary identity; why would she sneak into the court?"
Bai Tang: "Who knows! The relationship between Western Buddhism and the court is not as harmonious as it seems on the surface. Who knows what kind of conflicts they have behind the scenes!"
Hua Man Lou: "I'm worried that Lu Feng will get involved in these conflicts."
Bai Tang: "Don't worry, Lu Feng is smart and likes making friends; he won't easily get into conflicts with others."
Hua Man Lou was still worried: "But Lu Feng is the kind of person who doesn't cause trouble, yet trouble always finds him."
Bai Tang╰(*°▽°*)╯: "That's true. But don't worry, Lu Feng has the protagonist's halo, so he won't be in any danger."
Hua Man Lou asked in confusion: "What is the protagonist's halo?"
Bai Tang: "Well, it's like a lucky aura. You see, every time Lu Feng encounters danger, he always turns misfortune into good fortune, right? He's like a cockroach; no matter what happens, he just won't die."
Hua Man Lou chuckled: "You really described it well." He then set aside his worries about Lu Feng.
"Where should we go now?" Bai Tang asked for Hua Man Lou's opinion.
Hua Man Lou replied: "Let's go visit Third Princess! I want to give this peach to Third Princess."
"Seven Children truly is Lu Ji's best friend!" Bai Tang said enviously.
When the three of them returned to the edge of the Western Sea, they found that Baozi Li Xunhuan was gone, and Third Princess was silently crying while looking at the sea.
"Third Princess?" Bai Tang called out in confusion.
Aoxinchin wiped her tears and forced a smile: "You all are here!"
"Where is Xun Huan?" Although Bai Tang knew this question would surely make Aoxinchin even sadder, he was genuinely curious about the whereabouts of the dumpling.
Tears began to well up in Aoxinchin's eyes again: "My Mother Empress came to see me and took Xun Huan away. This place really isn't suitable for a child to grow up."
Bai Tang was surprised: "Dragon Queen took Xun Huan back to the Dragon Palace! Will the story of Li Feidao still happen?
Aoxinchin shook her head, "As Xun Huan, he cannot enter the Dragon Palace. Mother Empress sent him to the mortal realm to be adopted by a reliable family."
"Don't be sad, Aoxinchin!" Bai Tang comforted her. "Xun Huan will be fine."
Aoxinchin nodded with tears in her eyes, "I understand. Following me, this sinner Mother, he could only suffer. Now that he can live a stable and free life, I am very happy! My only wish now is for him to be joyful and safe."
Bai Tang and Hua Man Lou admired Aoxinchin's maternal love. Hua Man Lou took out a Peach of Immortality from his bosom and handed it to Aoxinchin, "Third Princess, this is what Lu Feng asked me to bring you. You should eat it quickly!"
"Peach of Immortality?" Aoxinchin was taken aback. She had never eaten a Peach of Immortality, but she had heard the West Sea Dragon King describe the Queen Mother's Peach Banquet. Seeing a fruit that resembled the Peach of Immortality, she couldn't help but exclaim.
"Yes. However, this is just a Peach of Immortality that has ripened for Three Thousand Years. If you don't mind, Third Princess, you can eat it; it will help replenish your body," Hua Man Lou said with a smile. His gentlemanly demeanor made Aoxinchin admire him even more. She inadvertently thought of Hua Man Lou's good friend Lu Feng. Although he was slick-tongued, he treated her sincerely and was carefree and extraordinary, equally outstanding as Hua Man Lou.
How could she possibly mind? This was the Queen Mother's Peach of Immortality! Even if it had only ripened for Three Thousand Years, it was not something an ordinary immortal could eat.
"Where has Lu Gongzi gone?" Aoxinchin asked gratefully as she accepted the Peach of Immortality, puzzled. Wasn't Lu Feng with Hua Man Lou and the others? Did something happen to him? Suddenly, Aoxinchin recalled how strictly the Queen Mother monitored the Peach Garden. Did Lu Feng encounter an accident because he obtained a Peach of Immortality? In an instant, Aoxinchin felt the peach in her palm grow heavy.
"Princess, don't worry. That Phoenix is quite lucky; he caught the eye of Peacock Ming Wang and was forcibly taken as a disciple. Now Peacock Ming Wang has taken him back to the mountain gate for training. Before he left, he was worried about you and asked us to bring you peaches," Bai Tang said, boosting Lu Feng's reputation. Although she previously disapproved of their relationship because Lu Feng was a mortal and Aoxinchin was an immortal—meaning their lifespans were not on the same line—now that Lu Feng had not only eaten a Peach of Immortality but also taken the most powerful immortal as his master, he would surely become an immortal in the future. There would be no barriers between him and Aoxinchin anymore. Bai Tang hoped that Aoxinchin would forget Yang Jian and start a new romance.
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