Great Love for All Heavens Begins with Huang Yaoshi

Chapter 242 Looking at Xu Changqing's actions, his only wish was to devote himself to cultivation, shoulder the responsibility of the Shu Mountain sect and the common people.
With Zhuang Buran leading the way, the group proceeded unimpeded into the ancient vine forest.

Until they encountered an old tree stump blocking their way, a flash of blue light revealed an old and majestic monster with a staff, covered in vines.

Jing Tian spoke first:
"You're that old monster from the ancient vine?"

“Young brat, I am the Old Man of the Ancient Vine, an immortal, while the Old Monster of the Ancient Vine is a demon.”

“Immortals are immortals, and demons are demons. They are completely different. You little brat, you don’t even have this much discernment.”

Zhuang Buran stepped out:
"The spirit that the ancient vine of a different species cultivated by absorbing the essence of the sun and moon has almost reached the point of becoming an immortal, so it is reasonable for it to call itself an immortal."

"You're quite discerning, young man. Your cultivation is truly outstanding." The old man stroked his beard with satisfaction.

Zhuang Buran asked in a calm voice:
"I wonder what the tree spirit will ask for to open a path for us to find the ancient vine monster."

"I have been cultivating diligently for many years without being disturbed by the outside world, and I have inadvertently gained the ability to read minds."

The old man with the ancient vine chuckled and said:
“I can guess what any living being in the world desires. Today, I just want to find a few companions and make a bet with you.”

Upon hearing about the bet, Jing Tian instantly perked up and asked curiously:

"What bet?"

"As long as I can guess what you all are thinking, don't leave. Stay here with this old man. You don't have to stay for long, three to five hundred years will be enough."

“If I’m wrong, I’ll step aside. You all just need to keep going and you’ll find the Ancient Vine Monster. The Earth Spirit Orb is inside its roots.”

Zhuang Bu Ran raised his hand and gestured:
"Tree spirit, you can guess who I am first."

"Excellent! It's been a long time since I've seen such a humble yet confident young person." The old man with the ancient vines narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Then let me see what you desire most in your heart, young man."

After a while, Jing Tian looked at the old man with the ancient vine, his brows furrowed, and couldn't help but laugh:
"I almost fell for your tricks, old man! What mind-reading ability? Tell me what he desires most!"

"Don't panic, give me some time, let me calculate again." The old man with the ancient vine began to calculate the secrets of heaven by counting on his fingers.

Zhuang Buran spoke calmly:
"The old man of the ancient vine not only enjoys mystical and pretentious talk and making wild guesses about the secrets of heaven, but also has little contact with living beings because his vine roots are deeply embedded in the ground and cannot be moved."

"And if anyone gets close, he always likes to chatter on and on, and won't let the person leave, but he has no intention of harming or killing anyone."

"you"

The old man with the ancient vine was so surprised that he couldn't speak.

Zhuang Bu Ran said casually:
"I am a Taoist priest who has taken vows. Fortune telling, divination, and even the calculation of celestial secrets are my specialties."

"Haha, so you're blocking the way because you're lonely," Jing Tian chuckled.

"Trying to read minds, only to be read instead, is like shooting yourself in the foot."

"Indeed, there are always people more capable than you, and heavens beyond heavens." The old man with the ancient vine, his penchant for speculating on the secrets of the universe resurfacing, retorted defiantly to the white-robed, sword-wielding youth:

"Although I can't see what you're thinking, I know your past life perfectly well."

"What kind of Taoist priest did you become? You were one in your two previous lives, but in the end, you still fell in love, returned to secular life, and got married."

Those present were stunned. Tang Xuejian couldn't help but ask:
"Tree Immortal, did you foresee that the great hero Changqing would leave the monastic life and get married in this lifetime?"

"Hmph, if I had known, why would I have mentioned his past two lives?" The old man with the ancient vine flashed and disappeared from the spot along with the old tree stump.

"White tofu, I didn't realize." Jing Tian looked the white-clad, sword-carrying youth up and down.
"You're still a romantic at heart, no wonder you helped Wan Yuzhi get together with you."

Zhuang Buran glanced at him, and as she stepped forward, she left behind a single sentence:

"As long as it does not disrupt the normal operation of the world and people are willing to pay the corresponding price, I will never hesitate to help them."

"Young Miss, why is Bai Doufu walking so fast? Is he feeling guilty?"

"You're so annoying, of course Master Changqing won't bother with you." Tang Xuejian glared at Jing Tian and quickly chased after the white-clad sword-bearing youth.

"Sister, did you see that? The moment the eldest daughter of the Tang family heard Old Man Gu Teng say that Bai Doufu had left the monastic life and gotten married in her previous two lives, her expression changed completely."

"Longkui only sees that Brother Xu is single-mindedly devoted to the Dao, and if he has any feelings, they are for all living beings under heaven." Upon hearing this, Jingtian couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
"My dear sister, can't you see that I also have feelings for all living beings?"

"Of course I could tell. Didn't you say before that you were leaving Yuzhou City this time to become a savior?" Long Kui said softly.

As the two were talking, they suddenly heard a shrill scream from deep within the road. They immediately ran in with Xu Maoshan and saw a white-clad youth carrying a sword holding a round bead that emitted an earthy yellow light.

"We've got the Earth Spirit Orb. Next stop: Fengdu."

Zhuang Buran took out the Shushan Immortal Ship, and Jing Tian sighed inexplicably:
"I thought it would be a difficult journey with many dangers, but I didn't expect to get the first spirit pearl so easily. I'm doing this savior job too easily."

Tang Xuejian, who was not far away, rolled her eyes:
"If it weren't for Hero Changqing, we would have been detained by Elder Guteng just now. Don't be so ungrateful for your good fortune."

"I was just making a slight remark."

A short while later, as the immortal ship hovered in mid-air, several sword energies fell towards the outside of Anning Village.

"White tofu, what are you doing?"

"Slaying demons and eliminating evil spirits, the fox demons outside Anning Village are all vicious demons who do not shy away from killing, and their bodies are filled with resentment."

At the bow of the ship, Xu Maoshan suddenly spoke:
"Master Xu, as we travel west, will we pass through Chang'an?"

"I'll be passing by."

"Could we stay in Chang'an for a while?"

After Xu Maoshan finished speaking, Jing Tian said:

“Going to Chang’an has been Mao Mao’s wish since he was a child. Could we stay in Chang’an for a day and buy some food to eat on the way?”

Zhuang Buran glanced at Xu Maoshan and then said:

"Brother Jingtian, you haven't forgotten that you're the one in charge of this mission, have you?"

"Hey, right!" Jing Tian suddenly realized and exclaimed:
"When we pass through Chang'an, we will stay overnight!"

Upon hearing this, the young man in white, carrying a sword, merely turned slightly and glanced at the fleeting purple light.

As the fairy ship disappeared into the sky, Zi Xuan's figure appeared out of thin air, with an old woman with white hair and a youthful face beside her.

"Zixuan, how long are you going to keep pestering me?"

“Holy Maiden, this life is my last chance. After this life, Changqing will become an immortal. If I cannot be with him in this life, then we will truly be separated forever.”

"If you two are together, it will only cause Xu Changqing to break his vows. You saw it just now; he has completely broken free from the bond of love in this life."

"That little girl named Tang Xuejian is in love with Xu Changqing, and there is also a fox demon who is greedy for mortals. It seems like she is helping him, but in reality, she is making the fox demon exchange his cultivation path for a lifetime of companionship."

"Even though he knew he had been misled by love in his previous two lives, he remained calm and composed, which shows how steadfast his Daoist heart was. As long as you don't appear again, he will surely cultivate to become an immortal."

Zi Xuan looked very serious:
"That young girl is just beginning to experience love, and Changqing also foresaw that her destined love should be with Jingtian, so naturally she won't be moved."

"It was precisely because Changqing understood the meaning of love that he was willing to grant the fox demon a lifetime of love."

"If he is so kind to others, how much more so to himself? As long as Changqing remembers everything, he will definitely be willing to stay with me for the rest of his life."

"You're just fooling yourself. If he remembers everything, he'll only distance himself from you, even despise you," the Holy Maiden said indifferently.

"The sword spirit of that demonic sword, Long Kui, can verify everything for us and know how Xu Changqing views those who should leave but are unwilling to leave, lingering in the world and entangled with people in this world."

Zi Xuan's expression tightened:
"You mean that once Changqing knows Longkui's identity, he will definitely send her to the afterlife."

"Looking at Xu Changqing's actions, he only wished to devote himself to cultivating the Tao and shoulder the responsibility of the Shu Mountain sect and all the people of the world."

The Holy Maiden asked in a calm voice:

"Do you dare to make this bet with me?"

(End of this chapter)