This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Leaping down from the void, the two transformed into two beams of divine light and arrived outside the island's barrier in no time.

Looking at the barrier in front of her, Mo Ling chuckled softly, "Husband, this island seems to be just a large array that shields against divine sense probing, rather than a barrier that prevents cultivators from entering."

Zhong Bai also reached out and stepped across the great formation. As his entire body passed through the formation, Zhong Bai's terrifying divine sense instantly detected all living beings on the entire island.

"Ling'er, let's go down and take a look. There are some living beings on this island, including an old woman in the late Golden Core stage and some female cultivators in the Foundation Establishment stage."

However, one person is quite interesting; it seems that they possess more than just human blood!

Mo Ling was also curious, and the two of them fell from the void above the island.

This was a manor. When Zhong Bai and Mo Ling arrived, the female cultivators on the island had already seen them without any attempt to conceal it, and they were well aware of the difference in their abilities.

Therefore, they did not choose to engage in a major fight.

Upon arriving at the manor gate, before Zhong Bai and Mo Ling could even knock, the gate opened wide, and an elderly woman with white hair slowly walked out.

Holding a cane, it was clearly a magical artifact, but of low quality.

"Old woman Jiang, may I ask what brings you two Daoists to this Immortal Spirit Island?"

When Zhong Bai and Mo Ling arrived, Jiang Shi already knew that both of them were at least at the Nascent Soul stage. Even if she didn't want anyone to come to Immortal Spirit Island, she still had to show proper etiquette to such Dao Lords.

Zhong Bai nodded and said, "I am Zhong Bai, a disciple of Maoshan. This is my Daoist partner, Mo Ling."

Layman, do not worry. We two came here out of curiosity.

I apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Upon hearing Zhong Bai announce that he came from Maoshan, Jiang felt a sense of relief, as long as it wasn't the Moon Worship Cult that had arrived.

"So you are the immortal masters of Maoshan! Please come in, both of you!"

As she spoke, Madam Jiang prepared to welcome Zhong Bai and Mo Ling into the manor.

"You're too kind, please!"

The two did not refuse. After entering the manor, they saw that the spiritual energy was abundant. Although it was not due to the spirit gathering array, it was still very peculiar.

Moreover, streams of spiritual energy seemed to be surging in one direction.

Upon entering the manor, Zhong Bai and Mo Ling arrived at a pavilion in the back garden, where servants from Fairy Spirit Island served them tea.

After taking a small sip of tea from his cup, Zhong Bai chuckled and said, "Ling'er, this island may seem to have nothing special about it, but in fact, it's all about those with special bloodlines."

Mo Ling was somewhat puzzled.

"My lord, what do you mean?"

"The spiritual energy around here is more abundant than in the outside world, but there is no spirit-gathering array on the island. And all these streams of spiritual energy are flowing in one direction, which is where the person with the special bloodline is located."

This means that person was born favored by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. What do you think of such a talent?

Mo Ling pondered deeply...

"That's really good!"

Zhong Bai nodded and continued, "However, it's a pity that the spiritual energy he brought was relatively limited. That Jiang family member, who was several hundred years old, had never broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, which was partly due to the insufficient concentration of spiritual energy."

Mo Ling shook her head.

“I have to refute that, my husband. That old woman is clearly just not talented enough.”

If one possesses exceptional talent, like my husband, you could probably reach the Nascent Soul stage, or even the Deity Transformation stage, by cultivating on this Immortal Spirit Island.”

Zhong Bai listened and couldn't help but make a joke.

"Old woman? Ling'er, she's not even as old as you..."

Upon hearing this, Mo Ling immediately bared her fangs and made a fierce face.

Don't talk nonsense!

Although I am nearly a thousand years old, my situation is rather special. My husband, you know that I have both human and demon bloodlines in my lineage.

My mother was a pure-blooded phoenix in the world. She had my older brother first, and then, a thousand years ago, she returned severely wounded from an ancient battlefield, which led to the birth of Ling'er. However, due to insufficient innate essence, I spent a full nine hundred and ninety years inside my egg. In reality, I was only born seven or eight years ago.

Zhong Bai was unaware of this. Although he felt that Mo Ling possessed some demon blood, she was still kind-hearted and even somewhat naive. Logically speaking, after a thousand years of trials in the human world, she shouldn't be like this. So, her current state made sense.

Zhong Bai nodded, not pressing for details about Mo Ling's mother. He was only at the late Nascent Soul stage, and it would be presumptuous of him to inquire about such information.

"Hmm, I understand. Ling'er is actually still a seven or eight-year-old girl with a big appetite."

Zhong Bai's meaningful smile made Mo Ling's face flush red.

"Husband, please don't make fun of me. Ling'er is just thinking that the Innate Yin Yuan Holy Body still has some effect, and she wants to try her best to improve your cultivation."

"So that's why you have to stop and demand things every day while you're on your journey?"

As the two were chatting and laughing, they saw Jiang approaching from not far away. Zhong Bai suppressed his smile; such private matters were best left to family.

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After Jiang arrived, she first bowed to Zhong Bai and Mo Ling and apologized, saying, "Two Dao Lords, there are some matters on the island that require this old woman's decision. I am truly sorry that I could not accompany you for tea just now!"

Zhong Bai shook his head.

“There’s no need for that, layman. My wife and I have already troubled you by coming to Immortal Spirit Island. If you have anything to do, please go ahead and do it.”

"Apologizing would be too much for our humble abode."

"Haha, the two Dao Lords are magnanimous and unwilling to argue with an old woman. This old woman cannot let the two Dao Lords down."

By the way, what would you two Dao Lords like to see on Immortal Spirit Island?

Once they got down to business, Mo Ling turned her gaze to Zhong Bai, her meaning clear: she would do as he said.

Zhong Bai smiled gently.

“Layman, I am very curious. I wonder what kind of powerful bloodline exists on the island that can draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to follow us closely? Could you please show my wife and me the world?”

In an instant, Jiang felt a chill in her heart. She knew that the secret of Immortal Spirit Island could not be kept from the two Nascent Soul Dao Lords.

After taking a deep breath, Jiang ultimately did not choose to refuse.

"Alas, please follow me, you two Dao Lords!"

As she spoke, Jiang led the way, with Zhong Bai and Mo Ling following closely behind.

The closer they got to that person's residence, the more abundant the spiritual energy of heaven and earth became, and Zhong Bai and Mo Ling's curiosity grew stronger and stronger.

Jiang knocked on the gate when they arrived at the courtyard.

dong dong dong...

"Ling'er, Grandma is here..."

Behind them, Zhong Bai couldn't help but laugh first, while Mo Ling angrily pinched Zhong Bai's arm hard with her fingertips.

"From now on, don't call me Ling'er anymore. Call me Mo'er, do you hear me!"

Zhong Bai, who had been all smiles, suddenly looked pained, though it was all an act.

Just then, a clear, melodious female voice rang out from the courtyard. "Grandma? You've come to see Ling'er!"

As the courtyard gate opened, a woman in a white dress, carrying the fragrance of flowers, wafted in. Zhong Bai and Mo Ling looked at her at the same time. She had snow-white skin, a naturally beautiful appearance, and exuded a mesmerizing aura. Every move she made attracted the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

At this moment, even though Mo Ling felt she was already very beautiful, she couldn't help but lack confidence.

Upon seeing her maternal grandmother, Zhao Ling'er rushed into Jiang's arms and began to act coquettishly.

At this moment, Zhong Bai and Mo Ling could both see the little girl's innocence.

After comforting Zhao Ling'er, Madam Jiang turned around and introduced her to Zhong Bai and Mo Ling.

"Ling'er, haven't you been clamoring to see the world outside the island? These two Dao Lords are both highly skilled individuals who have traveled far and wide. Ling'er, you can learn a thing or two from them."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ling'er opened her eyes wide and looked at Zhong Bai and Mo Ling with sparkling eyes.

"Hello, brother or sister!"

Zhao Ling'er was a little shy, but her deep-seated thirst for knowledge gave her the courage to greet Zhong Bai and Zhao Ling'er.

Zhong Bai and Mo Ling exchanged a glance and both revealed warm and gentle smiles.

"Hello, Ling'er."

Zhong Bai called out to Ling'er, and Mo Ling beside him had a strange feeling, but she still maintained her smile.

Zhao Ling'er was very happy, and soon the three of them arrived at Zhao Ling'er's courtyard.

Jiang, however, wisely withdrew first.

The courtyard wasn't large, but it was filled with fragrant flowers.

Zhao Ling'er cupped her cheeks in her hands and looked at Zhong Bai and Mo Ling with curious eyes.

"Big brother, big sister, what are your names? Can Ling'er ask?"

Before Zhao Ling'er could even say anything about Zhong Bai's pure innocence, Mo Ling couldn't take it anymore.

"Ling'er, my name is Mo Ling, you can just call me Sister Mo, as for him..."

His name is Zhong Bai, you should call him Brother Zhong Bai.

By the way, we're a Daoist couple!

Mo Ling didn't know why she added that sentence at the end; it just didn't make sense.

Zhong Bai smiled brightly as he listened to Mo Ling's introduction, while Zhao Ling'er silently murmured the words "Daoist partner".

"Sister Mo, what does 'Dao Couple' mean? Does it mean having a very good relationship? Ling'er also wants to become Dao Couple with Brother Zhong Bai!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Bai almost spat out the tea he was drinking. In fact, the moment he arrived at Zhao Ling'er's place and saw her, Zhong Bai knew which TV series he was in: Chinese Paladin 1, a classic. However, Zhong Bai couldn't remember the specific details, only that Zhao Ling'er's ending seemed to be not very good.

Mo Ling felt a little embarrassed when she heard Zhao Ling'er's words. Zhao Ling'er really didn't know what the relationship between Daoist partners was. What could she do?

Taking a deep breath, Mo Ling decided to have a serious talk with Zhao Ling'er about the meaning of a Daoist couple, and dispel her idea.

"Ling'er, you can't become a Daoist couple with Zhong Bai!"

"Huh? Why, Sister Mo?"

Mo Ling continued to explain, "The meaning of 'Daoist partner' is that you need to sleep together at night, and you can only sleep with one person for your whole life. You can't have any contact with other men. Can Ling'er endure this?"

Zhao Ling'er was somewhat puzzled.

“Of course, no problem, Sister Mo. This is the first time Ling’er has met a man like Brother Zhong Bai. Grandma said that as a descendant of Nuwa, Ling’er will need to find a man to have children in the future. This is the mission of Nuwa’s descendants.”

Upon hearing these words from the descendant of Nuwa, Mo Ling completely ignored the meaning behind Zhao Ling'er's words and was instead somewhat shocked.

She had heard her older brother talk about the mysterious descendants of Nuwa, but this was the first time she had actually seen one!
Zhong Bai was used to it; he knew all about these things. However, what Zhong Bai was more curious about was that there was no immortal realm in this world, and Zhao Ling'er's appearance here meant that it was different from the original plot.

After the initial shock, Mo Ling finally realized the meaning behind Zhao Ling'er's words.

"Ahem, Ling'er, do you mean you still want to have a child with your Zhong Bai brother?"

When Zhao Ling'er realized that her idea had been exposed, her ears turned bright red, and she even became a little incoherent.

"Yes, Ling'er is not lying to Sister Mo. Grandma has talked about some things about having children, and Ling'er knows the shame involved."

But Ling'er really, really likes Brother Zhong Bai, she likes him a lot!

Mo Ling exhaled a breath of stale air. She could tell the truth in Zhao Ling'er's words and understood that Zhao Ling'er's so-called liking was actually not rejection, but rather not romantic love.

However, Mo Ling felt it was strange that her husband was being so openly coveted by others.

After taking a deep breath, Mo Ling began to explain.

"Ling'er, it's not that I'm being petty, but you and your brother Zhong Bai aren't even Daoist partners, so how can you have a child?"
Besides... Ling'er, you look only about sixteen years old; you yourself are still a child.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ling'er immediately became somewhat depressed.

"Is this so...

But Sister Mo, Ling'er can become Brother Zhong Bai's Daoist partner first, and then have children in a few years, what do you think, Sister Mo?

Mo Ling felt a little suffocated. The innocent and pure request that Zhong Bai made was bold and full of longing, making Mo Ling, who had already consummated her marriage with Zhong Bai, feel embarrassed and unwilling to answer.

Zhong Bai simply smiled brightly without making any comments.

This kind of thing is better left to Mo Ling to worry about; it doesn't really matter to Zhong Bai.

Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er continued their conversation, but Zhong Bai felt he was no longer fit to listen, so he got up and left the courtyard.

Upon exiting the courtyard, they saw Madam Jiang observing the situation from a distance.

Upon seeing Zhong Bai emerge, Madam Jiang hurriedly went to greet him.

"Daojun, you must understand now. Ling'er is a descendant of Nuwa. The old woman used to be Ling'er's mother's servant. Later, some accidents happened, and Ling'er had to be sent to Immortal Spirit Island."

Zhong Bai smiled but didn't speak. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Is the Layman referring to the Water Demon Beast of the Southern Yue Kingdom?"

Upon hearing Zhong Bai mention the Southern Yue Kingdom and the Water Demon Beast, Jiang's expression immediately changed.

"Daojun, you are aware of this matter?"

Zhong Bai nodded.

"I've heard some things about it. Besides the Southern Yue Kingdom and the Water Demon Beast, I've also heard about Mount Shu and the Moon Worship Cult."

The relationships involved are complicated, and Ling'er is quite pitiful in a way..."

Upon hearing this, Lady Jiang also sighed.

"Ling'er is indeed a pitiful girl; she has never seen her parents since she was little..."

However, Daoist Master, this old woman has a request, and I hope you will grant it.

Zhong Bai nodded. "Please speak, layman. If I can help, I will naturally not refuse."

(End of this chapter)