Fellow Daoist Entrusts His Child: Immortality Begins with Nurturing a Demoness

Chapter 111 I Have Become Daoist Partners with Luo Fanchen (5000-word chapter)

"We respectfully welcome the True Man's arrival to inspect our work."

The praises and chants were endless, the power of the Golden Core filled the sky, and the rosy clouds covered the sun. The terrifying aura of the Golden Core was like the fiery clouds before a storm, which was awe-inspiring. In just an instant, the spiritual power of the entire cave seemed to be frozen, and the great formation gradually dimmed due to the loss of energy supply.

Tuo Tian's face was deathly pale. He knelt down on one knee, trembling, to perform the disciple's salute. The other cultivators also respectfully lowered their eyes and bowed deeply to the ground.

Whether one is refining Qi or establishing a foundation, it means nothing in the face of a Golden Core cultivator; they are all mere ants.

"Master."

Ming Ruoxue placed her hands on her lower abdomen and bowed respectfully. Luo Fanchen and Mo Xue stood behind her, unaffected by the power of the pill, but just by observing the radiant glow of the pill's essence from afar, they felt their hearts tremble and could not mobilize any of their true essence.

"No gift."

Above the horizon, pale purple light gradually gathered.

As the fine snowflakes danced in the air, a beautiful and elegant woman, dressed in a light blue palace dress and draped in a fox fur shawl, stood between heaven and earth, her white hair flowing like a waterfall.

She had a fair complexion, a high chin, a straight nose, cherry-red lips, slightly upturned eyes, a long neck, and clearly defined collarbones. She exuded an air of untamed spirit, and even in silence, she seemed to deliberately keep her distance from others, her every move revealing the arrogance of someone who had long held a superior position.

Her appearance wasn't outstanding, but her temperament was exceptional.

"Genuine Golden Elixir"

Luo Fanchen lowered his brows and looked down, his eyes filled with reverence and admiration.

The Golden Core Peak Master of Luoshen Pavilion is known to everyone in the entire Qingyuan Domain. This True Person Tuo Yuanxi has a mid-grade water and fire spiritual root and possesses the Heavenly Cloud Water Body. He is the second-ranked water-attribute physique after the Profound Water True Soul Body. In terms of water control techniques, he is the best in Luoshen Pavilion.

Three hundred years ago, he slew the demonic monk of Bodhi Temple, attained enlightenment in the Luo River, resonated with the Supreme Chapter of Forgetfulness, formed the Seven-Turn Golden Elixir, and comprehended the Great Dao.

He is now in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm and is currently in charge of many affairs of the Luoshen Pavilion in the East Sea, as well as some of the sect's diplomatic affairs. Although he has the intention of being squeezed out of the center of power, his power as the sole leader of a peak should not be underestimated.

"Master Luo, this old woman looks fierce."

Mo Xue murmured silently, shrinking behind Luo Fanchen, her pretty face taut and wrinkled, her small hands gripping his clothes trembling.

Luo Fanchen gently patted the girl's head to comfort her; this was the first time he had ever truly seen a Golden Core cultivator.

Tuo Yuanxi, who is in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, is slightly more imposing than Luo Qianqiu in terms of spiritual power alone.

Furthermore, after a cultivator forms their core, they undergo a profound transformation, their lifespan increases dramatically, and when battles erupt in the Dao Domain, it's as if they are walking through a natural disaster.

It's already a difference in life level. Even if you add up a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators, they would be easily wiped out by a True Person who has reached the fourth stage of Core Formation.

"Not bad, no slacking off."

Tuo Yuanxi glanced at Ming Ruoxue out of the corner of her eye and nodded slightly.

As for the others, not even a sliver of light was given to them; they were only suppressed with divine sense. Whether it was his imagination or not, Luo Fanchen always felt that he was being closely watched by this true person's divine sense, as if every inch of his flesh and blood had been scanned and seen through.

"Master, the Tuo family is using the name of the Luoshen Pavilion to forcibly recruit capable people, imprison them, and practice the demonic cultivation method of harvesting and refining slaves."

"Such despicable methods damage the reputation of my Luoshen Pavilion. This is an overstepping of the bounds. Please, Master, investigate this matter."

Ming Ruoxue briefly recounted what had happened. Tuo Yuanxi narrowed his cold eyes and understood the general outline of the events before his disciple could finish speaking.

Of course, she knew her own family's secrets. The method of eliminating the Sinful Sea Sword Slaves was something she had personally accomplished by sacrificing her own family for the greater good.

Unexpectedly, the Tuo family, still greedy, dared to commit the same offense again.

Very well, the sect was just about to reclaim Gengjin Cave Heaven, and the Tuo family has handed over a handle on them. How foolish of them.

"Is this possible?"

Tuo Yuanxi's ethereal voice resonated directly in everyone's minds.

She looked down at everyone with a cold and disdainful gaze. Her eyes lingered on Mo Xue for a moment before settling on Tuo Tian, ​​who felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, trembling all over. He wanted to hide the truth but did not have the courage to speak.

With witnesses and physical evidence, how can he possibly deny it?
However, the loss of Gengjin Cave Heaven would be unbearable for the Tuo family. Tuo Tian gritted his teeth and said sternly, "True Master, you are wise. There was no coercion. All those who entered my cave heaven to cultivate did so voluntarily."

“Master, Mo Xue was forcibly recruited by the Tuo family.”

After Ming Ruoxue finished speaking with a cupped hand, she stepped aside. Mo Xue took two steps forward cautiously. Under the scrutinizing gaze of the Golden Core cultivator, her lips trembled as she tried to speak, but she stumbled over her words and couldn't organize her thoughts.

Mo Xue is like this: when facing cultivators whose cultivation level is far higher than hers and whom she cannot resist, she feels panicked and insecure.

"Mo Xue is a junior I value highly. She has dual spiritual roots of the highest grade of Golden Fire and has outstanding talent in swordsmanship."

"As a result, the Tuo family became greedy and forcibly conscripted Mo Xue, intending to force her into slavery in order to inherit the spirit sword."

Ming Ruoxue spoke calmly and clearly, answering for Mo Xue while buying time for Luo Fanchen to comfort her.

"Ling Moxue, your conscription was lifted seven days ago. Did the Tuo family forcibly coerce you into serving as a swordsman?"

Tuo Yuanxi's voice was gentle and melodious, exuding authority without anger, yet also carrying a touch of friendliness. Mo Xue's tension eased slightly, and she gripped Luo Ye's hand tightly. After a moment of hesitation, her frightened eyes gradually hardened.

“The Tuo family forcibly captured me. They forced me to take the essence of the sword pill and made me a slave.”

Mo Xue muttered softly, sniffling aggrievedly, "If it weren't for Sister Ruoxue and Master Luo's rescue, I would have already committed suicide here. I hope you, Master, will uphold justice for me."

"Words are not enough. I will use the Soul Searching Technique, so please rest assured."

Tuo Yuanxi nodded slightly, her snow-white face indifferent. With a light tap of her fingertip, a wisp of frost and snow turned into blue light and entered Mo Xue's brow.

The girl felt a faint coolness spreading from between her eyebrows throughout her body, a cool and comfortable sensation that made her squint slightly.

"Soul-searching technique?"

Luo Fanchen frowned slightly. Ming Ruoxue gently grasped the hem of his clothes with her slender fingers and calmly transmitted her voice, "Master uses the Xuanzhang method to search the soul. It will not harm the soul. It is beneficial and harmless, so don't worry."

Sure enough, in just a few breaths, a pale blue orb of light detached from Mo Xue's brow and slowly floated in Tuo Yuanxi's palm.

"It is obvious who is right and who is wrong at a glance."

With a gentle wave of her hand, Tuo Yuanxi unfurled a pale blue orb from the sky. Inside were fragments of memories she had examined and confirmed as strong evidence, including the threat from the camel wasps, the essence blood sword pill, and the scene of the sword slaves harvesting her essence.

"Mo Xue, don't you miss that Master Luo either?"

A sarcastic threat lingered in everyone's ears. The disciples looked at each other, then lowered their heads in fear.

As for Tuo Tian, ​​his face turned deathly pale and his whole body trembled uncontrollably. He understood that what he was about to endure was the divine might and wrath of a Golden Core cultivator.

"Damn it."

"With witnesses and physical evidence presented, what else do you have to say?"

Tuo Yuanxi withdrew the light sphere, pursed his lips and hummed softly. The pressure of the Golden Core raged, quickly enveloping the entire secret realm, and all the Tuo family cultivators were detained and bound.

The once arrogant Tuo Tian was now forced to crawl on the ground, panting heavily.

“Master, this was done by Camel Bee alone; we were unaware of it.”

"How could such a despicable trick deceive me?"

"Ancestor."

"You are a disciple of the Luoshen Pavilion, so address me as Peak Master!"

Tuo Yuanxi snorted lightly. She had always been upright and honest. If Tuo Tian privately called her his ancestor, she would gladly accept it.

Now she represents the Luoshen Pavilion; those who are not her disciples should be referred to by their official titles.

"The Camel Bee is dead. The Camel family, in the name of the Luoshen Pavilion, recruited rogue cultivators and forced them to perform the despicable methods of sword slaves. There are witnesses and physical evidence. I, on behalf of the Pavilion, will punish them first. This Gengjin Cave Heaven will be closed from today."

"Tu Tian, ​​I hereby order you to return to the clan with the head of the Tuo family within three days, go to the steward's office to plead guilty, and accept your punishment."

"Fengfeng Mountain."

Tuo Tian's shoulders trembled, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

After the mountain was sealed off, the control of Gengjin Cave Heaven was essentially in the hands of the sect leader's faction. How could they possibly give it back?
This grotto is the product of generations of Tuo family masters who have spent immeasurable resources, even dividing one-third of the clan's spiritual veins. How can we tolerate the sect leader taking credit for it?
However, Tuo Yuanxi had already seized the opportunity, and even if the head of the family came in person, it would be of no use.

Tuo Tian glared angrily at Luo Fanchen for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said, "Peak Master, there may be some hidden reasons. All the cultivators recruited by my Tuo family are voluntary."

"Voluntary? Is Mo Xue voluntary?"

"I knew nothing about Mo Xue's affair; it was all Camel Bee's doing. Now she has died to atone for her sins."

"Ignorance is no excuse. Are you willing to let me search your soul to prove your innocence?"

Tuo Yuanxi's lips curled into a disdainful smile, his dan yuan flowing beneath him, exuding a cool and aloof air, like that of an immortal.

Tuo Tian's lips moved weakly; it was only because he was an inner disciple and had a soul tablet for protection that he was able to have his soul searched to gather evidence.

Filled with remorse, he still pleaded bitterly, unwilling to give up: "Master."

"Sword slavery is a demonic cultivation practice, not something we righteous people do. However, since it was consensual, I can't say anything. The Tuo family's current situation is entirely their own doing."

Tuo Yuanxi sighed softly, her voice softening slightly: "Tuo Tian, ​​your mind is unsettled and you find it difficult to comprehend the profound mysteries. You have been punished and confined this time. You may come to my Duan Nian Peak to cultivate in seclusion. I may be able to lend you a hand."

"Grandmaster, the third-tier spirit sword is the foundation of my Tuo family. The method of sword slavery was a last resort."

Tuo Tian was unwilling, knowing that his ancestor Xuan Zhang did not resonate with him and still had old feelings for the Tuo family.

“My ancestor rose from humble beginnings, endured countless hardships to attain the Great Dao of the True Lord, and then swept across the four realms, fought across thousands of miles to slay the Demon Lord and forge a sword, established the Luoshen Pavilion, and protected the people of the two realms to live in peace and prosperity. What a heroic figure he was!” “The spiritual sword he left behind was left for future heroes, not for you to sit around and squander.”

Tuo Yuanxi looked at him with disappointment and frustration, her beautiful eyes filled with helplessness and a hint of self-mockery.

"You exploit and oppress rogue cultivators, using despicable methods to force them into slavery and steal their techniques, disgracing my ancestors."

Since the ancestors of the Tuo family, each generation has been worse than the last, and no one has been able to successfully form a Nascent Soul, let alone comprehend the Mysterious Chapter of Forgetfulness and achieve the Golden Elixir.

Most of them, like the current head of the Tuo family, Tuo Hao, and Tuo Tian in front of them, cultivate the Forgetfulness Technique, complete the Foundation Establishment, and then transform it into the family's secret Xuanzhang, the Overturning Rivers and Seas Technique.

The laws of this chapter withered and the inheritance was severed ten thousand years ago. At most, one could only reach the peak of the Core Formation stage, and it was extremely difficult to achieve the Golden Core stage.

"A third-tier spirit sword, how can we accept that?"

"So what if it's a third-tier weapon? The most precious treasures in the world belong to those with virtue and ability. The Guiyuan Sword Sect's most treasured weapon, the fifth-tier sword Tianzhu, has been sitting idle for three thousand years. How does the Niehai compare to Tianzhu? How does the Tuo family compare to the Guiyuan Sword Sect?"

Tuo Yuanxi's voice was cold and stern, yet it carried a hint of admonition.

She still thought highly of this junior. He had entered the inner sect without relying on the family's unorthodox methods. In the three hundred years of the Tuo family, he was the only one like him.

"Tu Tian, ​​you have the ability to comprehend the inheritance of the Forgetfulness Mystery Chapter, which shows your potential. Do not make a mistake."

After speaking, Tuo Yuanxi casually waved his hand, and several streams of Dan Yuan trapped Tuo Tian tightly, making it difficult for him to move an inch. Then, his eyes sharpened slightly as he scanned the Tuo family's Foundation Establishment cultivators, who had appeared in Ling Moxue's memory many times and were involved in the Sword Slave Technique.

“You are not disciples of my Luoshen Pavilion, yet you practice evil magic and aid the wicked. You deserve to be punished.”

"Master, please have mercy!"

Tuo Tian was greatly shocked. The dozen or so Foundation Establishment cultivators in front of him were the backbone of their Tuo family.

Tuo Yuanxi ignored them, and with a flick of his fingertip, the Foundation Establishment cultivators felt as if they were carrying mountains on their shoulders. The overwhelming spiritual pressure almost destroyed their meridians, and they soon suffered excruciating pain, vomited blood, and fainted.

More than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators suffered severe damage to their meridians and spirits in an instant. It would probably take several years for them to fully recover.

"This is the method of the Golden Core cultivator."

Luo Fanchen's eyes brightened slightly, showing a hint of longing in his heart.

With just one clone, he could easily injure more than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators. His profound cultivation is no weaker than Tuo Yuanxi's. Once he reaches the Core stage, his power will be no less than that of this woman. A true man should be like this!

With the Gengjin Cave Heaven sealed off, his Foundation Establishment disciples were severely injured and unable to recover their fighting strength in a short time. The patriarch and the most talented Tuo Tian will be severely punished.

The Tuo family is really in for a surprise this time.

"Master, you are also a member of the Tuo family."

"Noisy."

Tuo Tian felt as if his heart was being torn apart. The Gengjin Cave Heaven Clan had long since tacitly agreed to give it to him, and once he achieved the Core Formation, this cave heaven would be his territory. More than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators would also become his first batch of direct descendants, helping him gradually take control of the Tuo family.

"They're all his people, his resources!"

"Just because of two mere rogue cultivators, why did it have to come to this? I'm not reconciled!"

Tuo Tian's expression was ferocious, no longer the handsome young man he once was. He knew that some things are only a few pounds when weighed, but once weighed, they are incredibly heavy, especially when it comes to Tuo Yuanxi, this impartial and incorruptible master.

He was filled with resentment, glaring at Luo Fanchen and Ling Moxue, hating himself for his momentary carelessness and the heavy price he had paid.

"He should have been nipped in the bud earlier! What was he doing in seclusion! What was Liu Xia doing? For two whole months, even if she hadn't subdued Luo Fanchen, she should have killed him to prevent future troubles. How despicable."

With his thoughts racing, Tuo Tian knew that the situation was already decided and there was no way to turn things around, so he simply gave up on sophistry and pleas and began to directly attack Luo Fanchen.

“Master Camel, I have nothing to say about the Camel family’s overstepping of their bounds.”

"good."

Tuo Yuanxi nodded slightly, but Tuo Tian continued fiercely, "My Tuo family is punished for overstepping our bounds. If others overstep their bounds, can the Peak Master punish them as well?"

"Naturally, I have always treated everyone equally and will act in accordance with the clan rules."

"Very well! This rogue cultivator has committed insubordination by attacking and killing a cultivator from my Luoshen Pavilion. What is his punishment?"

"Bullshit! Master Luo did it to save me. That old hag Camel Bee deserved to die!"

Before Tuo Yuanxi could answer, Mo Xue, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, almost jumped up and cursed Tuo Tian for being shameless.

"The camel was guilty, and its punishment is a matter for our Luoshen Pavilion. How can we allow such a despicable rogue cultivator to resort to private punishment? Peak Master, this is an overstepping of the bounds. This disciple begs the Peak Master to investigate this matter thoroughly!"

“The wasp was killed by me.”

Luo Fanchen readily admitted it, while protecting Mo Xue behind him.

"In the case of the subordinate overthrowing the superior, Mo Xue was the victim, and her cultivation was still shallow, so it could be considered legitimate self-defense. Luo Fanchen, on the other hand, did overstep his bounds."

Tuo Yuanxi showed no favoritism, her narrowed eyes sweeping over Luo Fanchen, who felt as if his blood was about to freeze.

“Master, all disciples of the Luoshen Pavilion should spontaneously uphold the sect rules, and should take action to stop any transgressions.”

"nature."

With light, graceful steps, Ming Ruoxue stood protectively in front of Luo Fanchen. Tuo Yuanxi, her eyes indifferent, calmly said, "He is not a disciple of my Luo Shen Pavilion."

"Ruoxue, are you going to protect him?"

The clan rules are ruthless; Tuo Yuanxi doesn't even give the Tuo family face, let alone Ming Ruoxue, who is determined to capture Luo Fanchen.

“Master, Luo Fanchen should be a disciple of the Luo Shen Pavilion.”

Not only Tuo Yuanxi, but also Tuo Tian and the others were stunned upon hearing this, wondering what Ming Ruoxue intended to do.

Luo Fanchen's identity as a rogue cultivator is undeniable. Could he possibly join the Luo Shen Pavilion out of thin air? Even the Ascension to Immortality Conference has exceeded the age limit.

Tuo Yuanxi remained silent, quietly watching Ming Ruoxue, clearly waiting for his beloved disciple to explain.

"I have become Daoist partners with Luo Fanchen, and we address each other as husband and wife. We will support each other and seek the Great Dao together. According to the rules of Luo Shen Pavilion, the main wife of an inner disciple can be registered in the outer sect if she is outstanding. She can also call herself a disciple of Luo Shen Pavilion when she is outside."

"Taoist companion?"

Tuo Yuanxi's indifferent face visibly rippled, and her cold brows furrowed.

Her cold gaze finally showed a hint of emotion, her narrow eyes almost slits as she stared at Luo Fanchen. The latter's inner energy and spiritual pressure had dissipated, yet he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, shivering from the cold.

"You don't need to protect him to this extent."

"We are deeply in love. This is my wedding invitation to Luo Lang. The wedding will be held on an auspicious day two months from now. Master and Senior Brother Tuo are both welcome to attend the banquet."

Ming Ruoxue bowed from afar, took out two sheets of gold paper that she had been working on along the way, wrote the character for "happiness" on them and her and Luo Fanchen's birthdays, and respectfully handed them to Tuo Yuanxi. She then gave one to Tuo Tian, ​​who represented the Tuo family.

"This is not considered overstepping the bounds."

Tuo Yuanxi accepted the congratulatory invitation, his face extremely unpleasant, his eyebrows twitching slightly involuntarily.

This master's path of detachment seems to be still not quite complete.

As for whether he is outstanding, being able to fight dozens of Camel Clan disciples alone and severely injure Camel Bee after breaking the sword formation, he can be called a prodigy and is naturally outstanding.

"Luo Fanchen, right?"

"Disciple is here."

Luo Fanchen, taking advantage of the situation, felt rather embarrassed. He never expected Ming Ruoxue to choose to make their Daoist partnership public under these circumstances.

Mo Xue had pinched the soft flesh on his lower back so hard it was almost swollen.

"Since Ruoxue favors you, I have nothing to say. However, I am, after all, her master. When I return from the East Sea, I will personally examine you."

"I will obey the Emperor's decree."

Luo Fanchen reluctantly bowed, while Tuo Tian and the others stared at Ming Ruoxue in disbelief, the sound of them swallowing their saliva filling the air.

Everyone knows that Ming Ruoxue is the most accomplished Daoist in this year's inner disciples, so how could she have formed a Daoist partnership with someone else?

Tuo Tian was secretly annoyed. With Luo Fanchen's status as an outer disciple of the Luo Shen Pavilion, if they were to use their cultivation to suppress others in the future, it would be an overstepping of the bounds. Even those who were not Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Luo Shen Pavilion would not dare to openly attack him, otherwise it would be considered insubordination and they would be implicated.

"Can this cycad bloom?"

Tuo Tian cursed silently, his teeth itching with hatred.

"That's all for today. Those involved will be escorted back to the sect by Ruoxue. Three days from now, the True Persons of the Hall of Affairs will see you and Patriarch Tuo Hao at the sect. Gengjin Cave Heaven will be closed today."

After speaking, Tuo Yuanxi transformed into a rosy glow and gradually dissipated, finally condensing into a jade tablet that slowly floated in front of Ming Ruoxue's palm.

“Master said that you and I will return to the sect together, and then you can choose a treasure on the second floor of the treasure vault on Duan Nian Peak as a gift for our first meeting.”

Ming Ruoxue retrieved her soul tablet and set off to clean up the mess and seal the mountain. Before leaving, she said playfully and self-deprecatingly, "From now on, you'll have to call me my wife, my husband."

Luo Fanchen responded with a wry smile; he was being pinched hard by Mo Xue.

When she turned around, the girl's eyes were already brimming with tears. She sniffled pitifully, her once bright almond-shaped eyes now dull and lifeless, and she kept muttering in a daze, "Master Luo...Master Luo, you're getting married?"

"Are you going to marry Fairy Ruoxue?"

(End of this chapter)