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

Jiang stared into Zhong Bai's eyes and saw how clear and pure they were. Her last bit of concern vanished instantly.

"Daojun, it's not difficult to explain..."

Ling'er has a special bloodline, and staying on Immortal Spirit Island is not a long-term solution. The Moon Worship Cult has been searching for Ling'er's whereabouts, and they will find her here sooner or later.

Rather than letting Ling'er live in fear at that time, it would be better to entrust Ling'er to Daojun now. The old woman had heard of Maoshan's status, and the Baiyue Sect would not dare to be presumptuous in front of Daojun.

Ling'er just needs to live a simple life.

Seemingly afraid that Zhong Bai would refuse this trouble, Jiang Shi continued, "Daojun, this old woman knows that this matter is somewhat difficult, but Ling'er's constitution is special. If you can keep her by your side for a long time, it will accelerate your understanding of heaven and earth. This will be an aid to Daojun on his path to becoming a deity or even a primordial spirit in the future."

There is never one-sided giving in this world. Jiang Shi knew this very well. Without benefits, who would be willing to take care of and protect Zhao Ling'er, this innocent little girl?

Zhong Bai pondered for a moment, not readily agreeing, after all, he was no longer just an individual.

Mo Ling is his Daoist partner, and he needs Mo Ling'er's permission to bring her along.

"I understand what you have said, but this is not something I can agree to just because I say so. If my partner agrees, I will naturally be willing to leave with Ling'er."

Although the Moon Worship Cult's methods are not bad, I am confident that I can handle them.

"The layperson should wait patiently."

Upon hearing this, Madam Jiang breathed a sigh of relief; it was good to have a chance.

"Then this old woman will await Daoist Lord's good news."

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Over here, Zhong Bai and Jiang Shi are discussing Zhao Ling'er's future, while in Zhao Ling'er's courtyard, Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er are discussing whether Zhong Bai can have two Daoist partners at the same time.

"Sister Mo, can't Ling'er and Sister Mo both have Brother Zhong Bai at the same time?"

Faced with this question, Mo Ling really found it difficult to answer. Zhao Ling'er was truly innocent and pure, as could be seen from her earnest expression at this moment.

As for Mo Ling herself, she naturally didn't want others to share Zhong Bai with her. Nie Xiaoqian alone had already made Mo Ling a little jealous, but fortunately, Nie Xiaoqian was just a ghost, and for Zhong Bai, she was just a novelty.

Moreover, Nie Xiaoqian spends most of her time cultivating within the seal.

But Zhao Ling'er is different. This girl is so innocent and naive that even Mo Ling, let alone Zhong Bai, finds her to have a unique charm.

If she were to become Zhong Bai's Daoist partner, she would definitely have the power to steal away her affections.

"Ahem, Ling'er, Sister Mo has already made it very clear that becoming a Daoist partner is not something that can be done casually. Even if you agree, Ling'er, do you think your brother Zhong Bai would agree?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ling'er's expression immediately darkened.

"Sister Mo is right. Ling'er is willing to become Zhong Bai's Daoist partner and have children, but Zhong Bai may not be willing to do so..."

As she spoke, Zhao Ling'er's mood visibly dropped.

Although she managed to fool her, Mo Ling still felt guilty looking at Zhao Ling'er like this, as if she had bullied Zhao Ling'er.

Ahem, my apologies...

After leaving Zhao Ling'er's courtyard, Mo Ling saw Zhong Bai standing not far away, smiling at her. Her previous feelings of guilt vanished, and Mo Ling went straight to Zhong Bai and threw herself into his arms.

"My husband, Mo Ling misses you!"

Seeing Mo Ling clinging tightly to him, Zhong Bai clearly sensed her emotional instability. After comforting her, he slowly let go.

"Mo'er, you're already thinking about it after we've only been apart for less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn?"

Mo Ling's face flushed slightly; she naturally understood what Zhong Bai meant by "thinking".

"Tch, that's indecent..."

"By the way, my husband, there's something I want to tell you."

"What a coincidence, I also have something I want to tell you, Mo'er."

"Yes, my husband, you go first!"

Zhong Bai nodded, then looked at Zhao Ling'er's courtyard and said quietly, "Just now, Zhao Ling'er's grandmother posed a difficult question to her husband."

She wanted us to take Zhao Ling'er away from Immortal Spirit Island, fearing that if Zhao Ling'er remained on the island, she would eventually be discovered by the Moon Worship Cult, thus putting her in danger.

In exchange, Zhao Ling'er's Nuwa bloodline will make it easier for those around her to comprehend the Dao, thus paving a smoother path to Nascent Soul and Primordial Spirit in the future.

After listening to Zhong Bai's explanation, Mo Ling also began to consider the feasibility of this matter.

"So, my husband, you've agreed?"

Zhong Bai shook his head.

"Of course I can't agree to this directly. You are my Daoist partner, and this kind of thing also requires your approval as the mistress."

The decision is yours. Zhao Ling'er is indeed a minor problem, and while her Nuwa bloodline might have some effect, for me, even without the Nuwa bloodline to accelerate my comprehension, I can still break through to the Nascent Soul stage, and even the Primordial Spirit stage!

Zhong Bai spoke with great confidence, and Mo Ling listened carefully, her thoughts racing.

"Now that you've finished speaking, let me speak too. Just now, Ling'er kept trying to get me to agree to let her be your Daoist partner!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Bai's confidence vanished instantly, replaced by embarrassment.

But Mo Ling did not stop there.

"I've tried so hard to persuade Ling'er, but she's made up her mind. She not only wants to be your woman, but she also wants to have your children..."

"My husband, aren't you moved and touched right now?"

Zhong Bai shook his head.

"Mo'er, you know me..."

"Alright, husband, I'm not blaming you. I know you've never even had any interaction with Ling'er. But the most important thing now is whether we should agree to this."

As she spoke, Mo Ling looked up into Zhong Bai's eyes. Zhong Bai didn't blink, letting Mo Ling scrutinize him.

"Sigh! Fine, I, Mo Ling, am now in your hands. I like Ling'er, although she says some shocking things, she has no bad intentions, and she's innocent and pure. Take her with you..."

Mo Ling ultimately did not refuse the matter. Putting aside the fact that, given Zhong Bai's personality, he would likely find other women even without Zhao Ling'er, Mo Ling felt that it was better to guide than to suppress. By openly agreeing to the matter, she could ensure that Zhong Bai would treat her well for the rest of his life.

As for separating...

I'm sorry, Mo Ling can't bear to part with it.

Zhong Bai said nothing, but stepped forward and hugged Mo Ling. The two stood there quietly until Zhong Bai kissed her...

Above the clouds, yin and yang intertwine.

Until Mo Ling and Zhong Bai looked completely satisfied.

With the wind and rain subsiding, the two returned to Fairy Spirit Island. Since they had already made their decision, Zhong Bai and the others did not intend to linger any longer.

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Inside the manor, upon learning that Mo Ling had actually agreed to take Zhao Ling'er away, Jiang Shi felt a huge weight lifted from her heart. She wondered if her decision was the right one.

But Zhao Ling'er was someone she had watched grow up, and from every perspective, she hoped that Zhao Ling'er could be happy.

In the hall, Zhong Bai and Mo Ling sat on one side, while Jiang Shi sat on the other side.

Zhao Ling'er was summoned by the servants on the island. After entering the hall, she saw Zhong Bai and Mo Ling, and Zhao Ling'er was overjoyed.

"Brother Zhong Bai! Sister Mo!" Upon seeing Zhao Ling'er enter the hall, Zhong Bai and Mo Ling both showed gentle smiles.

Meanwhile, Jiang Shi stood up and came to Zhao Ling'er, taking her delicate fingers in her hands.

"Ling'er, there's something Grandma needs to tell you, but I don't know if you're willing."

Although Zhao Ling'er was simple-minded, she was not stupid. Seeing her grandmother's different expression than usual, especially the reluctance she showed, Zhao Ling'er couldn't help but worry.

"Grandma, what's wrong? Please tell me!"

Madam Jiang smiled kindly.

"Ling'er, you have lived on the island for sixteen years. You used to yearn for the world outside the island, but your grandmother was worried about your safety and never allowed you to step out of Fairy Spirit Island."

But now, Grandma has agreed to let you leave Immortal Spirit Island. From now on, you will stay by the side of the two Dao Lords, and they will treat you well..."

After hearing this, Zhao Ling'er's eyes gradually reddened. How could she not understand the meaning behind her grandmother's words?
Without refusing, and forcing back her tears, Zhao Ling'er simply held Jiang Shi tightly.

"Grandma, Ling'er understands. Ling'er will listen to Sister Mo and Brother Zhong Bai."

Grandma, Ling'er isn't on the island anymore. Grandma, please take good care of yourself from now on.

Zhong Bai and Mo Ling both felt somewhat helpless seeing this scene of parting.

Human emotions are complex, and not everyone can make the same decisions they like.

"Don't worry, Ling'er, Grandma will take care of herself. You can rest assured!"

Jiang smiled broadly. Regardless of whether her decision was right or wrong, Zhao Ling'er was now entrusted to someone else. Although she was reluctant to part with her, it was still better than staying on Immortal Spirit Island and living in fear.

Zhong Bai and Mo Ling left with Zhao Ling'er.

In the void, Zhao Ling'er stood behind Zhong Bai, stepping on the spirit sword, her arms tightly wrapped around Zhong Bai's body, her ears bright red.

Mo Ling, who was standing to the side, saw everything, but since she had just enjoyed herself not long ago, she didn't feel jealous at all.

The two streaks of light vanished instantly.

Yuhang Town.

A small coastal town in Dongzhou is only about a hundred miles away from Xianling Island. Zhong Bai and Mo Ling did not take Zhao Ling'er directly to a place a thousand miles away. After all, Zhong Bai and Mo Ling were traveling all over the world, so they could not just focus on traveling.

The town wasn't very big, but Dongzhou was noticeably calmer than the Daqian region.

With the anxieties gone, the townspeople were all smiles.

When the three arrived in town, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they turned heads everywhere they went.

Zhong Bai's otherworldly aura, the spirit sword he carried, and the looks of Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er were all perfectly normal.

Arriving in a world outside of Fairy Spirit Island for the first time, Zhao Ling'er was full of interest in everything. Holding Mo Ling's hand, she looked around and wandered around.

Zhong Bai acted as their protector, and even those who were blind to the danger understood that Zhao Ling'er and the others were not people they could mess with when they saw Zhong Bai's imposing presence.

It was dusk when they left Fairy Spirit Island. After strolling around Yuhang Town for a while, evening arrived. Zhong Bai and Mo Ling took Zhao Ling'er and planned to find an inn to rest.

Yuhang Town is close to the sea, so the inns in the town are not too far from the sea, giving them a bit of a sea view feel.

Mo Ling and Zhong Bai soon arrived at a very clean-looking inn.

If it were just the two of them, there would be no need for all this trouble; they could simply use the clouds in the void as their bed...

But now that Zhao Ling'er is added, we need to check into a hotel normally.

Upon entering the inn, a woman of about fifty years old greeted us.

"Are the three of you looking for a place to stay?"

Zhong Bai nodded.

"Good, I'll stay here."

Just as Zhong Bai was replying, a boy of about sixteen or seventeen years old happened to come into the store.

"Aunt Li, I've come to help you with the chores!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Li smiled and looked at the person who came, saying, "It's Xiaoyao! I told you I wasn't busy, but you still came over. This child is really something."

After saying that, Aunt Li turned to Zhong Bai and asked, "How many guest rooms would you like, Master?"

Before Zhong Bai could even reply, Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er spoke in unison.

"one!"

Zhong Bai didn't refute this, but smiled and looked at Aunt Li, saying, "A superior room will suffice for you, layman..."

After hearing this, Aunt Li gave Zhong Bai and Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er behind him a meaningful look. The two girls were stunningly beautiful, and they were both willing to share a room with this Taoist priest in front of them.

Of course, Zhong Bai is no less impressive...

At the shop entrance, Li Xiaoyao looked up at the two of them as if struck by lightning after hearing Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er's voices.

In an instant, Li Xiaoyao's gaze fell on Zhao Ling'er, and the sense of destiny made him tremble in his heart.

Li Xiaoyao was particularly flustered when he heard that both of them would be in the same room with Zhong Bai, and that they might even share a bed.

When the boy's mind was in turmoil, his expression became unnatural. How could Zhong Bai possibly hide his emotions when he was so young that they were written all over his face?

However, Zhong Bai ignored Li Xiaoyao. If possible, Zhong Bai did not want to have any connection with Mount Shu.

Aunt Li handed the door lock to Zhong Bai, who then took it and led Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er upstairs.

Only Li Xiaoyao remained, standing there lost and bewildered.

Aunt Li was puzzled by Li Xiaoyao's appearance.

"Xiaoyao, what's wrong?"

Li Xiaoyao snapped out of his reverie, his dim gaze reflecting a deep sense of dejection as he shook his head.

"It's alright, Aunt Li..."

I'm going to find my master!

After saying that, Li Xiaoyao hurriedly left the inn.

In the guest room, Zhong Bai was no longer as composed as before.

After entering the guest room, Zhao Ling'er looked at her with a spring-like gaze, while Mo Ling, who was always eager for a good show, was happy to see it happen, since she had eaten her fill during the day.

It's not impossible to give the night to Ling'er.

"Ahem, by the way, Ling'er, why didn't you ask for a guest room for yourself?"

Zhong Bai broke the silence.

Zhao Ling'er's answer was also very direct.

"Sister Mo said that if I want to be your Daoist partner, Brother Zhong Bai, I need to sleep in the same bed. Ling'er wants to be your Daoist partner, so Ling'er doesn't want to be separated from you."

Simple, straightforward, and frustrating.

(End of this chapter)