Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 132 Jade Cauldron Speaks of Heartache, Heavenly Emperor Intends to Calculate Against the Demon Clan
"When guests arrive, there is no reason to make them wait."

A voice came from inside the Golden Cloud Cave: "Qingyun, please invite the guests in!"

Swish!
Everyone looked toward Jinxia Cave.

Longji, Xiaofei, and Qingyun were somewhat surprised, because when they first entered, Yuding was indeed in seclusion inside the Mountain and River Map.

Qiongxiao glanced into the Golden Cloud Cave, then looked at Qingyun with a smile.

"No, fairy... sister, my master has really gone into seclusion..."

Qingyun tried to explain, but he felt guilty about some of what he said.

Sir, do you really enjoy undermining me?

"Why don't we just go in and take a look?"

Qiongxiao laughed.

Qingyun quickly nodded and said, "Please follow me, fairy."

He led Qiongxiao into the cave. Once inside, they saw auspicious clouds rolling in the cave, and a small bridge and flowing water in the center of the cave.

A figure resembling a jade cauldron sat cross-legged on the cloud bed.

"Master, you've emerged from seclusion?" Longji asked in surprise.

Yu Ding smiled and said, "I am still in seclusion cultivating. This is a clone that I specially left behind, just in case."

He then looked at the newcomer and bowed, saying, "Please forgive me for not being here, fellow Daoist."

Before them stood a fairy with an oval face, delicate and beautiful features, flowing black hair, a slender and graceful figure, and a jade-colored fairy dress.

He had a faint smile on his face at that moment.

What does the second of the Three Immortals want with me?
Yu Ding had some doubts in his heart. The Three Clouds were Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao.

He had a deep impression of the Three Immortals of Sanxiao. The eldest, Yunxiao, was very steady and polite, while the youngest, Bixiao, had a fiery temper and impulsive personality.

As for the second sister, Qiongxiao... what else did she do besides going down the mountain to set up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation?

Yu Ding pondered for a moment, then helplessly realized that this Fairy Qiongxiao... really had a very low profile!

"Brother Yu Ding, you flatter me!"

Qiongxiao smiled and bowed in return.

Her cultivation level was far superior to Yu Ding's, and she saw through the identity of the person opposite her at a glance.

After exchanging greetings, Yu Ding invited him to sit down on the futon and asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Qiongxiao, what brings you here today?"

Qiongxiao smiled and said, "To be honest, there is something I would like to ask Brother Yuding."

"Fellow Daoist, please speak freely!" Yu Ding said with a smile.

He had been wondering why he didn't have any connection with the Three Immortals of Sanxiao, but he didn't expect the opportunity to come so quickly.

First, cultivate good relationships. That way, even if the worst happens during the Investiture of the Gods, nothing will change, and these people won't weaken him to the extent he was before.

As for Julusun and the others...

Slice, slice hard.

Qiongxiao didn't speak, but just glanced at Qingyun, Longji and the others to her left and right.

Yu Ding understood and looked at the group, saying, "You guys go outside first. I'll call you in if I need anything."

"Yes!"

Longji was reluctant, but he had no choice but to leave.

After the others left, Yu Ding looked at Qiong Xiao.

Qiongxiao said seriously this time, "It's like this, I have a friend who suffers from the same oral ailment as Fellow Daoist Shen. I also have some medical knowledge, but the medicine I've developed..."

Is your friend named Wu Zhongsheng...? Yu Ding nodded slightly, wanting to complain, but unable to say it this time.

He knew that Qiongxiao's words were most likely true.

Anyway, she speaks fluently, so it's clear that the problem doesn't lie with her.

“At the last Peach Banquet, we heard from Fellow Daoist Shen that his chronic illness was cured by Fellow Daoist Yu Ding. His magic was so effective that it cured the disease!”

Qiongxiao smiled and said, "That's why I've taken the liberty of coming to see Brother Yuding. I'd like to ask you to enlighten me on how you cured him, what kind of pills or methods you used..."

After saying that, he looked at the jade cauldron with anticipation.

My eyes squinted habitually...

"I see. Please allow me to think about it first."

After listening, Yu Ding smiled and nodded gently, then began to ponder.

The magic cures all ills... Damn it, it turns out that Shen Gongbao was just bragging outside to "trick" me.

but……

He also made some observations: nowadays, when ordinary people get sick, it's usually because of health problems, as they work from sunrise to sunset every day.

Immortals, on the other hand, are basically the opposite. They all possess divine bodies and generally don't have any major physical ailments. Their problems are mostly psychological...

After all, a single period of seclusion can last from a few years to several decades, or even hundreds or thousands of years.

Such a life is bland and tasteless, without any joy, like eating boiled noodles every day... Over time, it's normal to develop some psychological problems.

He didn't understand much about medicine and pharmacology, but he was willing to give it a try in terms of psychology.

"One more question, is this illness something we are born with?" Yu Ding asked.

"No, that's not it. She didn't have this problem at first."

Qiongxiao pondered for a moment and said, "But later, for some reason, she spoke less and less, and now she basically only says one word in a sentence..."

"That's it!"

Yu Ding nodded and pondered for a moment before looking up and saying, "This problem can't be solved by taking medicine, because... it's a mental illness."

"A mental illness?" Qiongxiao was taken aback.

Yu Ding said, "That's right. No matter how good the elixir is, it only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. The root cause of a mental illness lies not in the body, but in the mind."

"How should we treat this mental illness?" Qiongxiao nodded gently.

Having cultivated both medicine and poison, she quickly grasped the meaning of Yu Ding's words, which, to be honest, made a lot of sense. "This... Fellow Daoist Qiongxiao, how dare I speak presumptuously if I don't see your friend and examine his illness?"

Qiongxiao pondered for a moment, then smiled and asked, "Do you have some time now, fellow Daoist?"

“We do have time, so why?” Yu Ding asked.

In any case, what he left outside was just a clone.

Besides, establishing good relations with the Three Immortals of Sanxiao was his original plan.

"Then, fellow Daoist, would you be willing to help this person to the end and come with me?" Qiongxiao said with a smile.

Jade Cauldron's clone pondered for a moment: "Well... that's fine, but fellow Daoist, let me make this clear first, I dare not say that my method will definitely work."

If it has no effect, please do not blame me, Fellow Daoist Qiongxiao.

"Brother Dao, what are you saying? I am already very grateful that you came with me. Even if it doesn't work, you can't be blamed!" Qiongxiao said with a smile.

Yu Ding nodded slightly and was about to get up and leave when he suddenly said, "By the way, if Fellow Daoist Bixiao is going to blame me, please help to stop him."

"Brother Yuding, you can rest assured. Third Sister listens to me the most."

Qiongxiao's smile was masked by a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth.

You're just an avatar, fellow Daoist, why are you being so... cautious?

As soon as the two left Jinxia Cave, they saw Longji and the other two at the cave entrance.

"I have to go out for a while. You few stay here and make sure to keep a close watch on the cave, understand?" Yu Ding said.

“Master, where are you going? I want to go too…” Longji said quickly.

“This… is fine.” Yu Ding nodded after a moment of contemplation.

This patient also has psychological problems. Longji has been raised by Yaochi since he was a child and has too little experience. It is time to take him out for a walk.

Firstly, to relax, and secondly... to broaden my horizons.

Otherwise, you wouldn't even recognize a pig, and people would laugh at you.

"Thank you, Master!" Longji cheered and ran over to hug Yu Ding's arm.

Qiongxiao gave Longji a meaningful look and said, "Brother Dao, your disciple is quite wealthy, but I wonder what his background is?"

Yu Ding's heart skipped a beat. He glanced at Long Ji and laughed, "Just a little girl. She's had some good fortune since she was young, but she's nothing to mention."

"Is that so?" Qiongxiao smiled and withdrew her gaze. "Please!"

Boo!
With a clear phoenix cry, a huge bird of prey flapped its wings and flew in, its whole body white, like a white phoenix.

With a spread of its wings, it was more than ten meters long, and its feathers shimmered with a holy white light.

"A swan!" Yu Ding's eyes flashed.

The phoenix is ​​the king of birds, adorned with five colors and possessing five virtues. The female is called Huang, and the male is called Feng.

In addition, there are five other mythical birds in the world that can be called phoenixes:
Those with more red on their bodies are called phoenixes, those with more blue are called luan birds, those with more yellow are called yuan birds, those with more purple are called yu birds, and those with more white are called swans.

Therefore, this mythical swan bird can also be called the White Phoenix!

"Screech!" Hearing the cry of the swan, a similar cry also rang out from the back of Jade Spring Mountain.

A blue phoenix excitedly flapped its wings and took to the air.

"Go back!" Longji shouted, and the blue phoenix slunk away.

Qiongxiao opened her squinted eyes and glanced at Longji in surprise. Immediately, the group took off on their swans and flew away into the distance.

"By the way, I still don't know what the Taoist name of your friend is?" Yu Ding asked with a smile.

Qiongxiao paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Her name is Baiyun!"

Why not call it Black Soil... Yu Ding thought to himself, he had to admit that the chances of having the same name in this world were quite high.

-

Heavenly Court, Tongming Hall.

"Your Majesty, I have found it."

A divine general hurried in, carrying a jade scroll.

"Demon race, demon race..."

After reading the jade book, Haotian sneered. "He's really restless. I wonder if he'll affect my plans."

He already knew about the joint signing of the Investiture of the Gods by the three religions, and at that time, the Heavenly Court would have 365 more righteous gods.

It would be reasonable to choose an imperial decree from the Heavenly Emperor together at that time...

A day in heaven is equivalent to a year on earth, so the timing of his descent to the mortal realm was of utmost importance.

It was too early; the Investiture of the Gods hadn't even begun when he returned.
Too late, and he'd be gone by the time the Investiture of the Gods was finished, so it had to be neither too early nor too late...

However, the unstable factor of the remnants of the Demon Court made him somewhat worried.

If he escapes, and the demon race takes advantage of the calamity to cause trouble, and then reclaims the Heavenly Court... I'm afraid the Dao Ancestor will have to deal with him afterward!
He hates trouble the most, so just to be on the safe side...

Before he leaves, let the immortals deal with the demon race and prevent them from causing any trouble... Haotian's eyes flickered.

Perfect timing! Wasn't Master Yuding inquiring about the whereabouts of the remnants of the Demon Court?

As the saying goes, one person's plan is short-sighted, but two people's wisdom is far superior.

Why not invite this wise friend, whose wisdom is no less than your own, to discuss this matter together?
A smile appeared in Haotian's eyes. To be honest, if the Twelve Golden Immortals hadn't been unwilling to go to Heaven, he would have wanted to poach this confidant to the Heavenly Court with a high salary.

Unfortunately, they have no shortage of resources.

Just then, a fairy maiden entered respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress asks if you have finished your work here."

Haotian's smile froze instantly, and his brows furrowed as he looked down at the divine generals below: "What did you say? These demons dare to cause trouble? Insolence! Audacity!"

"Go, immediately find out where they've been active lately. Do these remnants still respect me and the Heavenly Court?"

But Your Majesty, I just finished investigating… The general glanced at Haotian’s face, his expression hardening: “Yes!”

Then he turned and walked away.

(End of this chapter)