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

Chapter 129 Returning Home, Playing Tricks on Ming Ruoxue (Combined Chapter)

Qiu Yun went to great lengths to carefully recount to Yun Mo the details of the caravan's robbery and the major events that had occurred so far.

"It was Liu Xia."

Yunmo's pretty face fell; she still hadn't gotten used to the fact that she had become a spirit.

However, she did not blame Luo Fanchen. When she decided to attach herself to Lord Luo and become completely bound to him, she was prepared to be implicated.

"I'm sorry, because of me, you lost your physical body."

Luo Fanchen still felt somewhat apologetic. He always distinguished between gratitude and resentment, and he felt quite guilty that the other party had lost their physical body because of him.

"My lord, please don't apologize. Although Yunmo's cultivation is low and his status is humble, he understands the principle that we all share in the same glory and loss."

Yunmo shook his head slightly and said sincerely, "I was already aware of this when I was following you, sir. It's a stroke of luck that you are safe and sound after Liu Xia attacked me."

After Yunmo finished speaking, her pretty face showed both lingering fear and undisguised admiration.

Liu Xia was a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, a true Daoist genius with profound cultivation and numerous magical treasures. Even the Pavilion Master was no match for her. Yet, you, sir, were able to defeat the strong with the weak, kill Liu Xia, and bring back Mo Xue from the Tuo family.

Is this the method of the orthodox Xuanmen sect? It's simply terrifying.

She didn't follow the wrong person!
"It is my great honor to follow you, my lord. From now on, I will control this soul bell and obey your commands."

Yunmo placed her slender hands on her lower abdomen and respectfully performed a curtsy.

She was very open-minded. This calamity might not be a disaster. With her talent and cultivation, she would definitely be left far behind by the master and would not be able to follow him for long. Although she had lost her physical body, she could still stay by the master's side.

As the adults gain momentum, she will benefit greatly and forge a deeper friendship with them.

As for the physical body, given the adult's methods and loyal nature, acquiring a physical body in the future will not be difficult. In fact, the adult will probably even help her to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, which she never dared to hope for before.

"Okay, I will definitely help you recover."

Luo Fanchen solemnly promised, and then had Qiu Yun take out all the remaining Soul Cleansing Crystals and hand them to Yun Mo, speaking in a gentle tone.

"You have just woken up and your soul is weak. These Soul Cleansing Crystals can help cleanse your spirit. You should rest and refine them first."

"All of the top-grade first-tier Soul Cleansing Crystals are for me?"

Yunmo was slightly taken aback, staring at the sparkling crystal in front of him, and silently swallowed.

Eight, nine, ten... a full twelve high-grade Soul Cleansing Crystals, all given to her? You know, back then, even Yun the镖头 (镖头 is a nickname for a镖师, a镖师 who is more paid than her), could only get one mid-grade Soul Cleansing Crystal per month.

She had never enjoyed high-grade soul crystals while she was alive, but unexpectedly, she was able to have enough of them after she died.

"Sister Yunmo, now Uncle Luo is the husband of Fairy Ruoxue, and he's very wealthy."

Qiu Yun's eyebrows curved into crescents, and she covered her lips with her delicate hand in a teasing gesture. Helpless, Luo Fanchen flicked his knuckles and gently tapped Qiu Yun's forehead. Only then did the girl playfully stick out her tongue, wrap her slender arms around Luo Fanchen's arm, and smile sweetly as she acted coquettishly.

"Thank you for the treasure, sir."

Yunmo was a little reserved, her pretty face blushing with embarrassment at her lack of knowledge.

She was thrilled and even more convinced that she had chosen the right person to follow. Lord Luo was exceptionally talented, meticulous, and ruthless. Now that she was tied to him, good days were yet to come.

Liu Xia inadvertently helped her, but unfortunately, Yun Biaotou and his business partners did not survive.

Later, Yunmo returned to the Soul-Summoning Bell. While refining the Soul-Cleansing Crystal, he used the array of restrictions on the copper bell, hoping to quickly master the functions of the Soul Bell and help Luo Fanchen as soon as possible.

"It's almost time to go back."

After meditating and practicing breathing exercises for half a day, Luo Fanchen's mental state improved, and his injuries stabilized.

He calculated the time; it had already exceeded the deadline by half a day, and Miaoyun and Moxue were probably getting impatient.

"Autumn Charm, let's go."

"Okay, Uncle Luo, actually I'd like to spend a little more time alone with you."

Qiu Yun pouted slightly, humming softly as she revealed herself. Her soft, delicate body pressed against Luo Fanchen's back, warm and fragrant. Her pale white dress was smooth and delicate, with the same feel as his skin, making one's heart itch.

After advancing to the next level, Qiuyun's aggressiveness increased, but she also seemed to enjoy acting cute more.

"Alright, you'll have plenty of time to be alone when you get back."

"When we get back, can I sleep in Uncle Luo's bed?"

Qiu Yun winked playfully, and Luo Fanchen gently pulled on the girl's cheeks with both hands until they were stretched into small round shapes before letting go, saying helplessly.

"If I say no, will you still crawl in?"

"Of course we'll drill!"

"That's settled then, hurry home."

Luo Fanchen slapped Qiu Yun's buttocks lightly with his large hand as if punishing her. The girl whimpered and covered her buttocks. After staring at him for a moment, she shyly returned to the Soul Banner and said aggrievedly, "Uncle Luo just bullies people."

After speaking, the girl manipulated the soul banner to transform into a small, pale golden spirit boat. Its surface was gilded, full of spiritual energy, and exuded a righteous aura. Judging from its appearance alone, no one could tell that it was a demonic treasure.

Luo Fanchen rode the Soul Banner and galloped along the way, finally catching a glimpse of the outline of Haihefang before sunset.

Almost at the same time he saw the Immortal Pavilion, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, as if he were being watched by an invisible gaze. When he came to his senses, icy blue crystalline frost mist swirled around the Soul Banner, and a faint sweet fragrance of lotus seeds lingered around his nose.

Luo Fanchen silently put the spirit boat-shaped soul banner into his storage ring. The frost mist around him grew thicker, and a graceful figure with blue eyes and white hair, dressed in a plain white dress, walked barefoot through the snow.

Her jade-like feet were white and delicate, each step like a lotus blossom. Half of her skirt hung down, damp with water stains. Her long black hair was loose, and a few crystal drops of water slid down her fair and delicate shoulders, wetting her beautiful back. The white gauze dress was soaked and clung to her snow-white skin, revealing the graceful and elegant curve of her back.

"Why are you coming back now?"

Ming Ruoxue's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and a few strands of her dark hair were damp and stuck to her cheeks, giving her a cool and aloof look with a touch of messy beauty.

She appeared to be taking a bath, but upon sensing Luo Fanchen's presence, she deliberately moved over without even having time to tidy her appearance.

"Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life."

Luo Fanchen took out the spirit jade from his storage ring and guiltily turned his eyes away.

Beneath the fairy's flowing robe, the plump, white fruit appeared even more majestic. The faint fragrance of lotus seeds mingled with the moist air, quite alluring. Yet, he remained steadfast in his Daoist heart, averse to anything improper.

Hmm. It really is an apricot-shaped buttock, even better than Miao Yun's natural birth buttock shape.

"You're taking too many risks."

In her haste, Ming Ruoxue did not wear her eye veil, revealing her flawless, snow-white face. Her delicate nose and white teeth, along with her moist and slightly thin lips, were as exquisite as cherries. Her slightly pursed lips conveyed a mixture of worry and reproach.

She completely ignored the spirit jade in Luo Fanchen's hand, grabbed his wrist with her fair hand, and without discussing it, poured spiritual energy into his meridians to examine them carefully.

"You've broken through to the eighth level of Qi Refining, but... what's wrong with your dantian?"

"It's a long story."

Luo Fanchen chuckled and tried to brush it off for now.

Although he had prepared a set of words to deal with Ming Ruoxue, he didn't know how many clues this cheap wife had actually gathered. Fearing that he might reveal a flaw, he planned to return to Haihefang first, get a clear understanding of the information from the past few days from Miaoyun, and then make minor adjustments to his words.

“Say it right here, I’m here, it’s safe.”

Ming Ruoxue frowned, her delicate eyebrows forming a small "川" shape, and she gripped Luo Fanchen's wrist tightly, refusing to let go.

"I'm afraid it's inconvenient for my wife."

Luo Fanchen deliberately glanced at Ming Ruoxue's exposed cleavage under her thin skirt out of the corner of his eye, as if to remind her.

Ming Ruoxue's emerald eyes were deep and her pretty face was expressionless: "You and I are husband and wife, there is no reason for us not to touch each other, right, husband?"

Her voice was calm, but Luo Fanchen could see the fairy's rosy, translucent earlobes. She said she didn't care, but after she finished speaking, the frost around her began to rise, quickly enveloping her exposed white skin.

Tch. They're talking about being a couple, but they still won't let us see.

"I have been tossing and turning these past few days, worried about my husband's safety. My husband must give me an explanation."

Seemingly in retaliation for Luo Fanchen's teasing use of "wife," Ming Ruoxue would also address him as "husband" when she became assertive, a playful jab that also seemed like a subtle form of retaliation, tinged with a hint of cunning.

Luo Fanchen knew that if he didn't make things clear today, this cheap wife could really waste the whole day on him.

"My husband, there should be no secrets between husband and wife."

Ming Ruoxue softened her tone and naturally wrapped her arms around Luo Fanchen's arm. The latter smiled wryly and said that they had agreed to be free and that neither of them should force or pry into the other's secrets.

“I did not force him; I was asking for my husband’s permission.”

With just a glance, Ming Ruoxue understood what Luo Fanchen was thinking. She explained earnestly, "My husband will agree, won't he?"

What if I disagree?

"I will keep asking."

The fairy's fragrance, just like her attitude, relentlessly wafted into my nose.

Luo Fanchen felt a cool sensation in his meridians and even his dantian, as if he were being tightly bound. A vein throbbed slightly on his forehead as he sighed, "It's nothing serious. I originally planned to take the Immortal River Sect's spiritual vein, but when I arrived, I found it heavily guarded, and its Foundation Establishment combat power far surpassed that of Miao Yun." "Helpless, I turned to launch a surprise attack on the Qingyuan Sect's spiritual vein. If the vein was attacked, it would surely request reinforcements from the Immortal River Sect. At that point, I could lure it away, then turn around and attack back, thus capturing the Immortal River Sect's spiritual vein."

After Luo Fanchen finished speaking, he smiled bitterly and continued, "Who knew that when we broke into the spiritual veins of the Qingyuan Sect, we found that they had been infiltrated by demonic cultivators."

"That bastard Ling Leng actually controlled the disciples guarding the spiritual veins, seemingly using the evil technique of refining human puppets in preparation for the sublimation of the Soul Banner. After I destroyed it, he chased me for more than 300 miles. I fought him fiercely and won by a small margin."

"Unfortunately, this cunning creature managed to escape."

Luo Fanchen spoke eloquently, combining five falsehoods with five truths. Ming Ruoxue listened quietly with a serene expression. When he finished speaking, a cold smile appeared in her slender eyes as she asked playfully, "Is the spirit jade in my husband's hand from the Immortal River Sect or the Azure Origin Sect?"

"It must be Qingyuan."

Luo Fanchen was speechless. Ming Ruoxue tightened her arms slightly, bringing the two closer together, as if trying to sense his heartbeat.

"Different sects have slightly different array patterns for operating spirit jade, and their storage arrays also have minor differences, mostly because they are prepared in advance."

“My husband, your original goal was the spiritual vein of the Qingyuan Sect, which is why you specially adjusted the storage formation.”

After Ming Ruoxue finished speaking, she said with a forced smile, "Husband, are you playing me?"

"How could I lie to my wife?"

Luo Fanchen was sweating; he felt the embarrassment of being caught in the act by his wife after having an affair.

She is indeed a Taoist fairy, much harder to fool than Mo Xue.

"My lord, do you know that the Demonic Sect has infiltrated the heart of Qingyuan Domain? I am worried about the sect and also about your safety. I have already reported this to the Hall of Affairs, and an elder from the Hall of Affairs will come to inquire about it in person."

“This matter is of great importance, and I need my husband to tell me the truth so that I can help him.”

"The sect is number one. Alas, if I hinder the sect's efforts to eradicate demonic cultivators, will my wife be willing to sacrifice her own family for the greater good?"

On Ming Ruoxue's fair forehead, it seemed as if tiny green snakes were wriggling, and her slender fingers pinched a small patch of tender flesh on Luo Fanchen's wrist, gently caressing it.

This person is good at making jokes and is very slick and annoying.

If it were anyone else, let alone a Qi Refining cultivator, even a Core Formation Sect Master from a vassal sect would be in deep trouble for daring to play tricks on her like this. But for Luo Fanchen, while she was annoyed and helpless, she also found it somewhat amusing.

Her husband, at times, would act like a child and be a rascal.

"Sigh, well, I did have my eye on the Qingyuan Sect's spiritual veins from the very beginning."

Luo Fanchen felt a stinging pain in his forearm and helplessly spread his hands, saying, "It is an overstepping of the bounds for a sect disciple to forcibly seize the spiritual veins of a vassal sect. My wife, please punish me."

"If you're punished again, continue talking."

Ming Ruoxue snorted softly, then gradually increased the pressure with her index finger and thumb, pinching Luo Fanchen's forearm until it swelled up with marks.

With her cultivation level, even a breath from her could make her husband lose a layer of skin. This kind of painless punishment is nothing more than flirting.

“To cover up an overstepping of boundaries is also an overstepping of boundaries, my wife.”

"Then punish me when we get home, tell me now!"

Ming Ruoxue was a little impatient. In the past few days, the spirit puppets she had sent out had searched almost the entire area within a thousand miles, and the surrounding spiritual veins had also been thoroughly checked, but they had not found a single clue, let alone the three hundred miles of trace that Luo Fanchen claimed to have.

She needed to understand the whole story and the information about the demonic cultivators before the arrival of the deacon in order to extricate Luo Fanchen from the situation.

She knew that Luo Fanchen couldn't possibly be a demonic cultivator, nor could he possibly collude with demonic cultivators. But did the real person know that if they really dragged this little husband out for a soul search, he would be in for a world of trouble?

"The demonic sect that infiltrated the Qingyuan Sect was actually the Bodhi Academy."

"Is this true?"

Ming Ruoxue's pretty face immediately turned serious. Bodhi Academy and Luoshen Pavilion were mortal enemies, and his infiltration was far more serious than that of the Heavenly Demon Sect, which was several major domains away.

"Sigh, you see, even if I tell the truth, my wife doesn't believe me."

"When did I stop believing? Don't tease me."

Ming Ruoxue lowered her eyes helplessly, her slender fingers loosened, and with a gentle touch of her fingertips, the pinch marks on Luo Fanchen's forearm disappeared without a trace.

"It is undoubtedly the Bodhi Academy. This group of demonic cultivators seems to want to set up some kind of spatial array in the spiritual vein of the Qingyuan Sect. Ling Leng obtained this information from somewhere and wanted to reap the benefits, so he took the opportunity to go to the spiritual vein and seize the array."

"and then?"

Ming Ruoxue nodded slightly, then tilted her head, looking at him with a puzzled expression, as if to say, "And what about you?"

“I followed Ling Leng and followed the clues to the spiritual vein of Qingyuan Sect. I happened to catch him when he was about to retreat. After a fierce battle, I managed to break through and defeat him. However, he still managed to take away the core of the array pattern. I then took the spirit jade and indirectly destroyed the spiritual vein array pattern constructed by Bodhi Academy.”

After saying that, Luo Fanchen clicked his tongue and complained, "After all, it is the main lineage of the Demonic Sect. The power of the Soul Banner is far beyond what a small rogue cultivator like me can withstand. Even with all my strength, I could only repel him. After taking the Spirit Jade, I was also seriously injured, and my dantian was greatly damaged."

"I was afraid that the demonic cultivators would return and hunt me down, so I had no choice but to find a secluded place and create an underground space to heal and recuperate."

Luo Fanchen cried out in distress, his face tense, seemingly amazed by the power of the Soul Banner.

"The Soul Banner specializes in attacking the soul, and its killing power is among the best of its kind. If you can repel it, I am no match for you."

Ming Ruoxue's expression softened, and her words became more concerned.

She naturally sensed the terrifying internal injuries within Luo Fanchen's dantian, which had shaken his foundation. If it weren't for the fact that his dantian was made more robust by his True Essence Body, an ordinary cultivator would have lost all his cultivation long ago.

Having witnessed the power of the Soul Banner, she knew very well how monstrous this treasure was among cultivators of the same level, especially those Qi Refining cultivators who didn't have many tricks up their sleeves.

"Thank you for your hard work. It was my oversight that I didn't pay enough attention to your safety."

Ming Ruoxue lowered her blue eyes and gave a self-criticism in a weak but decisive tone.

She could imagine the dangers of Luo Fanchen's battle; if he hadn't broken through at the crucial moment, he would probably have become a ghost under the Soul Banner, never to be freed.

"Sigh, I'm glad my wife understands me."

“I understand you. The fact that Bodhi Temple infiltrated the vicinity of Haihefang was due to the negligence of Luoshen Pavilion and me, but it caused you trouble. It was purely because of this connection.”

Ming Ruoxue never shirked responsibility. She seriously reviewed and admitted her mistakes, and then took off the ice crystal jade pendant from her waist and solemnly handed it to him.

"This is my identity soul tablet, containing an avatar of my master. In critical moments, you can activate my retainer token and use the Yin Yuan Finger to activate the soul tablet, and my master will appear to protect you."

"This isn't a good idea. Only the person in question can activate it, right?"

Luo Fanchen didn't expect Ming Ruoxue to be so serious, and immediately declined, saying that this was his cheap wife's life-saving item, how could he dare to accept it?

"The soul tablets of inner disciples are a simplified version of the true disciple soul tablets, using the aura of the soul and the essence of blood as indexes. The Yin Yuan Finger is sufficient to activate them. True disciple and orthodox Xuanmen soul tablets, on the other hand, use cause and effect as indexes, so they must be activated by the person himself."

"I see."

Luo Fanchen suddenly realized that he already had two tokens on him and dared not accept any more.

Heaven knows whether Tuo Yuanxi Zhenren will sense when you do bad things.

"I can't accept it."

"We must take you in; your safety is of utmost importance."

Ming Ruoxue did not back down at all, and secretly pinched a small tuft of soft flesh with her thumb and forefinger, as if to pinch it.

"I have this thing."

Luo Fanchen sighed softly, took out a wooden plaque from his chest, and handed it to Ming Ruoxue.

Anyway, Ming Ruoxue didn't notice anything unusual last time. Even if she could see something wrong now, given their relationship, she would never betray him.

"This item is good."

Ming Ruoxue gazed at the mysterious and wondrous sun, moon, five elements, and Qiankun patterns on the wooden tablet. The array patterns on it were far more exquisite than the ice crystal soul tablet in her hand. It must be held by a true disciple of the Xuanmen sect, and it was even more precious than the one held by her senior brother.

Does her young husband already know her true identity?
The trial is about to end, and he's about to return to the Xuanmen Sect?

"Speaking of which, it is because of this that I am able to sense Ling Leng. Every time he appears, this wooden tablet resonates with me, and I can use it to sense his location. Feiyunfang and Yimu Secret Realm are also all thanks to this."

Luo Fanchen seized the opportunity to back down, intending to clear himself of any wrongdoing.

Fellow Daoist Ling Leng should be cooking his own bone broth in hell right now, and he won't have any objections.

“I understand now. I trust my husband.”

Ming Ruoxue changed her pinching hand to kneading and stroking, a gentle smile appearing on her lips.

"No problem, I still remember some of the array patterns. I'll draw them for my wife when I get back."

"You've worked so hard, my husband. You've done a great service by thwarting the evil schemes of the demonic cultivators at Bodhi Temple. I will personally summarize the results and report to the steward to claim credit for you. This time, we owe you a lot."

Ming Ruoxue's attitude softened, and she took Luo Fanchen's hand in her own, speaking in a friendly tone.

"My husband, I'm taking you home."

(End of this chapter)