After returning from my cultivation journey, I built a farm through fortune telling.

Chapter 78

"Hanba!"

Sect Master Wang's eyes sharpened. His sect had actually been invaded by such a demon, appearing suddenly without any warning. Could it be that it was after that thing again?!
Then we can't let her leave!

Sect Leader Wang attacked swiftly, immediately engaging the drought demon in combat!
Drought Demon's eyes suddenly widened. She hadn't expected that even though her cultivation had increased, the cultivators on this side were also so powerful. At her peak, she couldn't even gain the upper hand against them!

She glanced at Gu Xing beside her. This man's aura was equally powerful. If they joined forces, she would be lucky to escape with her life.

The drought demon tried to run away, but it couldn't.

She spread her arms and let out a long howl. Her blue clothes immediately turned back to blood red, and her aura became even more sinister!

The moves he used became increasingly fierce, and he no longer restrained his corpse poison.

Gu Xing protected the egret, and the battle between the drought demon and the sect leader Wang did not affect her.

Moreover, under Sect Leader Wang's deliberate guidance, they fought their way further and further into the remote parts of the sect.

When the disciples heard the fighting and came out to investigate, the person was already gone.

Gu Xing formed hand seals, and the sect's protective formation was silently activated with a wave of his hand.

The drought demon must be left behind.

The fat steward was so exhausted that he collapsed on the ground, covered in sweat. He had witnessed the power of the drought demon, and he was relieved to see that Bailu was alright. If he hadn't been afraid that the little girl would die in front of him, he wouldn't have been kicked away like a ball and then scurried back.

Bai Lu felt that the only difference between heaven and hell was Master Gu Xing!
She touched her neck; it was smooth and delicate, no longer painful or bleeding. She was incredibly grateful to her Uncle-Master Gu Xing: "Thank you, Uncle-Master!"

"Ah."

Gu Xing responded indifferently. He didn't know Bai Lu. To be precise, apart from a few outstanding disciples in the sect, he didn't know the others!
She only noticed that the drought demon said she was the one who brought her to this world, so she took a few more glances at her. What she found was astonishing: she actually had a Heavenly Spiritual Root!

Their sect also has Heavenly Spiritual Roots that he doesn't recognize?
Gu Xingqing's handsome, aloof face furrowed. He beckoned to the fat steward, "Fatty, come here."

It was obvious that he didn't know the fat manager either.

Fat Steward: "..."

Who's fat? Who are you calling fat?
In the cultivation world full of handsome men and beautiful women, the fat steward's figure is extremely outstanding. However, this is the result of him consuming too many pills in order to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and the pill toxins cannot be expelled. Therefore, he is unhappy whenever someone says he is fat.

But since the other party was Gu Xing, he didn't dare to utter a word. He scrambled to his feet and approached, asking, "What are your orders, Uncle-Master?"

In the cultivation world, seniority is determined by cultivation level. Although Gu Xing is young, his seniority in the sect is exceptionally high. Logically, Bai Lu should call him Grandmaster Uncle, but he feels that it sounds too old-fashioned, so all the younger generation call him Uncle.

"Who is she?" Gu Xing pointed at the egret.

Bai Lu blinked, her mind racing—it couldn't be anything good for a big shot to be paying attention to someone as insignificant as her!
The fat steward answered truthfully: "Her name is Bailu. She is an outer disciple of our sect. She is currently working under me as a janitor in the spirit fields behind the mountain."

"A lowly servant? Heh—"

Gu Xing chuckled lightly: "Our sect has really made something of itself."

Sending someone with a pure wood spirit root to do menial tasks would be considered a waste of talent by any sect leader.

The fat steward was sweating profusely. He secretly cursed his own clever brain for actually understanding the unspoken meaning of Uncle Gu Xing's words.

He must have also seen the egret's divine essence.

—Who is Uncle-Master Gu Xing? He can see through something even a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator like himself, how could he not see through it!
The portly steward hurriedly said, "Uncle-Master, Xiao Lu did indeed have five spiritual roots before, but her cultivation had never been able to break through, which is why she became a lowly servant. However, just two days ago, for some reason, she suddenly transformed into—"

Gu Rong suddenly looked up, and with a wave of his hand, he created a barrier that enveloped them. Bai Lu saw that his every move was full of cultivation and was really envious—when would she be able to become that powerful!

"What did you just say? Her five spiritual roots before?" Gu Ying's voice was tinged with uncertainty, as if such a question should not have been asked.

"Absolutely true!"

The fat steward said, "She has been cultivating for twelve years, and has been stuck at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining for more than four or five years!"

If it's a Heavenly Spiritual Root, how could it be so weak?

Gu Xing looked at the egret thoughtfully.

In seven years, she cultivated from an ordinary person to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining with five spiritual roots. Regardless of her aptitude, she was definitely diligent. However, the fact that she transformed from five spiritual roots to a single spiritual root is unprecedented and unheard of in the entire cultivation world.

"And you, do you have anything to say?"

His gaze slightly locked onto the egret, who felt her whole body stiffen and she couldn't move at all.

This is the oppressive power of a great being, enough to suppress you to the point that you dare not even breathe.

Only when his spiritual energy enveloped her did the stiffness in her body ease slightly, but she still dared not relax.

—If Uncle-Master Gu Xing were to search her soul, she would have nowhere to hide.

But—we're a respectable sect, surely we wouldn't resort to such underhanded tactics!
Bai Lu tried her best to control her emotions, not wanting to panic too much, yet she couldn't help but panic. A normal person would be a little nervous facing this kind of question, and she had to find the right balance. After a long while, she shook her head: "I...I don't know..."

"Oh? Is that so?" Gu Ying clearly didn't believe her and directly cast a truth spell on her.

Bai Lu swallowed hard: "I really don't know how five spiritual roots became one spiritual root, I really don't know!"

Under the incantation, Bai Lu was telling the truth. She really didn't know how the five spiritual roots could become a single spiritual root, because she originally had two bodies. Her heavenly spiritual root was innate and not something that could be changed through any means.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing's cold expression remained unchanged. After a while, he flipped his hand over, revealing a necklace hanging on his slender fingers with a jade-green bead as a pendant. He handed it to Bai Lu: "Wear this. It can conceal your spiritual root, making it undetectable even to Nascent Soul cultivators."

Bai Lu has been in the sect for over a decade and knows many people, including those who know her spiritual root. Moreover, with her current cultivation level, anyone can see through her spiritual root. If there were a way to transform a mixed spiritual root into a heavenly spiritual root, there would inevitably be a bloodbath in the cultivation world, and their Bu Liu Xing Sect would not be able to remain unscathed, unless they kill this little girl in front of them.

But not to that extent.

One secret is a secret, two secrets are also a secret. She's just a young disciple who hasn't grown up yet. They can't protect her like the Liuxing Sect—provided that this young disciple doesn't go out and spread rumors.

Bai Lu suddenly felt a chill on her neck. She took the necklace in a daze, but she couldn't tell what kind of magical artifact it was. It was definitely an expensive item that she could never afford in her past life or this life combined.

She carefully put it around her neck, and could feel the refreshing scent emanating from the bead. The only thing she was certain of was that the bead was a water-based magical artifact.

She held the bead in her palm, feeling a complete sense of relief—since Uncle Gu Xing had given her the magic artifact, it meant he wouldn't do anything to her, or more accurately, he wouldn't for the time being.

Alas, how can she explain this change in her spiritual root? She hasn't found a flawless reason yet, so she can only pretend to be ignorant.

I don't know if they managed to keep it a secret.

Gu Xing naturally knew that Bai Lu was hiding something, but he was certain that she didn't know the reason for the transformation of her spiritual root!
As for what kind of opportunity made her this way, Gu Ying didn't care, after all, he wasn't the type to pry into things.

Furthermore, the sect already has a drought demon, and if another disciple with five spiritual roots transforms into a heavenly spiritual root, how can this sect, which is already beset with troubles, withstand such a turbulent situation?

Therefore, this matter must absolutely not be leaked.

Bai Lu thanked Gu Xing, who nodded, then used a spell on the fat steward and asked a question: "How much do you know about her spiritual root?"

"Uncle-Master, I really don't know anything! All I know is that her five spiritual roots suddenly turned into heavenly spiritual roots, but as for how they turned into heavenly spiritual roots, I have no idea!"

The fat steward was extremely distressed. He shook his head desperately. He really wanted to know, but Bailu wouldn't tell him!

And these past two days, I don't know where he's gone; I can't even find him!

"It's best if you don't know. You should keep this to yourself!" Gu Ying flicked his finger, and a ray of spiritual light entered the fat steward's brow. He felt a strange sensation sweep over his entire body; it was a restriction.

Uncle-Master Gu Xing placed a restriction on him.

From then on, he was not allowed to mention a single word about the White Egret Spirit Root.

Indeed, this matter is of great importance, and even he wanted to find out the truth, let alone those of inferior talent and nearing the end of their lifespan.

Treating everyone equally, even the egret was fortunate enough to receive such a restriction.

Suddenly, the protective formation of the sect was hit by a violent impact. Gu Xing raised an eyebrow, removed the barrier around him, and flew away!
"Phew—" The fat steward sighed deeply, glaring angrily at Bai Lu: "Are you satisfied now? I didn't know anything, and I'm now in the same boat as you!"

"Look at what you're saying!" the egret laughed. "Who describes themselves as a grasshopper? It's not sophisticated at all!"

"Hmph!" The fat steward wasn't buying it: "Let me tell you, I'd risk my life to save you today, so if you ever amount to anything, don't forget me!"

—He really tried his best to save her, even though he couldn't!

The result is not important; what matters is the process. His intention is what matters!

—Bai Lu now possesses a Heavenly Spiritual Root, and her future is limitless. In time, I, as a mere steward, will have to rely on her!

I wonder if she remembers when I scolded her and deducted it from her performance evaluation?
Alas, the fat steward was extremely distressed. He never imagined that the egret would have a chance to turn things around!

In the past, I did go a little too far...

Sigh, if only he had been nicer to her!

It's not too late now, is it?!
The fat steward perked up. Bai Lu wasn't one to hold grudges; she probably wouldn't hold his past against him, right?
"I can forget you, no matter who else I may forget! If it weren't for your guidance and encouragement, I wouldn't be where I am today!" Bai Lu spoke without any emotion, only skill.

But she remembered the fat steward's repeated attempts to come back and save her today, including the time before the sect was destroyed, even though she failed twice.

Hearing the fat steward's words, he felt a lump in his throat; these were exactly the words he wanted to hear!

But when Bailu actually said it, he felt she was so hypocritical!
"Well, Manager Liu, I'm tired now and I want to go back and rest. I'll be quite busy for the next few days, so don't come looking for me unless it's absolutely necessary!"

Bai Lu greeted the fat manager and, without waiting for his response, hurried back to the dormitory, closing the door tightly and even opening the dormitory's protective barrier.

The dormitory's barrier is like a door; only those with a token that has been recognized by the owner can enter. Others will be kept outside unless someone breaks the barrier.

She lay on the bed, concentrating her mental energy—she was about to return to the modern world.

Her neck was injured so badly before, her body must also be injured. If Huang Dan and the others notify Bai Chen to come over, they will scare him and Lin Rui to death!

……

Master Qingxu initially did not intend to inform Bai Chen, because if he were to be scolded by Bai Chen in front of so many people and not scold back, it would really damage Bai Chen's prestige.

But should I retaliate with insults?

His sister is lying right here, how can he yell back?!

But as Bai Lu's bleeding increased and her wounds became more and more gruesome, Master Qingxu still made a phone call to Bai Chen. But when Bai Chen and Lin Rui arrived, the wounds on Bai Wei's neck had actually disappeared!
Huang Dan used a warm towel to wipe the blood off the egret's neck. There wasn't a trace of injury to be found. If it weren't for the bloodstains on the sheets, they would have doubted their imagination.

Although the wound had disappeared, the egret did not wake up; it seemed to be asleep.

Bai Chen had a dark expression on his face the whole time.

He just said it, he just said it!

There's someone in charge of this, so tell Bailu not to get involved!
The egret just wouldn't listen!

Now look what's happened, another problem has arisen!
Bai Chen was also angry with himself. Why didn't he just be more forceful and drag the person away?
—Knowing she was injured, he still let her do as she pleased!
The phrase "treating the symptoms" has a long history. Only by finding the symptoms can the right medicine be used. Even if Bai Lu didn't know the reason for her fainting and injury, the healer would not know where to start to save her.

After prescribing several pills based on her pulse, I could only leave it to fate.

The waiting time always feels long.

Bai Chen had scratched the very tip of his fingernail until it bled, and Bai Lu finally woke up.

"Sister!" Lin Rui exclaimed in surprise.

"Hey!" the egret responded happily.

The token in her mind allowed her to bring things from the modern world to ancient times, and returning was simple; she just needed to concentrate.

It's very simple!
From now on, she will be able to travel between the two worlds.

The only downside is that if she returns to the modern world, her physical body in the cultivation world will also disappear. She has to think of a way to fix it!
Alternatively, once the drought demon matter is resolved, she can apply to the sect to go on a training trip. Being out in the world will naturally draw less attention to her. But with her cultivation level so low right now, will the sect allow her to go?
(End of this chapter)