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

Chapter 83 My True Sect of Xuanmen Is Not So Easy to Deal With (5000-word chapter, please subscribe~)

Located within the inner ring of Feiyunfang, in a secluded residence opened by Xianshuiju.

Luo Fanchen strolled leisurely, with the three little ones following behind him trembling with fear, serving him.

Having witnessed the soul banner ascension ceremony, they were completely convinced of the other party's identity.

This person possesses a complete lineage of demonic artifacts. After undergoing the sublimation process, there is no sign of karmic burden on him, indicating that there must be a way to resolve this. He is a genuine member of the main lineage of the Heavenly Demon Sect.

This wicked star truly lived up to his reputation, actually coming alone to meet three Foundation Establishment cultivators with only the cultivation level of Qi Refining Level 6.

Whether we can escape the clutches of evil depends on our master.

"No matter how strong this person is, he is only at the sixth level of Qi Refining. Our master is at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, so he will definitely be able to detect the abnormality of our souls and remove the restrictions."

The three of them slumped their shoulders, pursed their lips, and remained silent. Fortunately, they had a good understanding of each other due to their close daily interactions, and could understand each other through eye contact.

The three children were filled with anticipation, but Yuan Chun was always somewhat restless.

The main lineage of the Holy Church may appear arrogant and domineering, but in reality, they are meticulous, cunning, and extremely cautious. They would never put themselves in danger unless they were absolutely certain of success.

Sure enough, the next moment, Luo Fanchen stood with his hands behind his back, stopping outside the mansion and not taking another step.

Before long, the three pavilion masters, led by Yuan Qing, trembled as they hurried to the front of the mansion to greet him. Upon seeing the three little ones and confirming Luo Fanchen's identity, they all bowed respectfully, their demeanor far exceeding that of someone at the Foundation Establishment stage.

"We have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive us, sir."

"Ah"

Luo Fanchen scoffed. He was worried about being discovered by Yuan Qing and the other two, so he did not use the Soul Banner to disguise himself or conceal his cultivation.

He looked down at the three of them with a few spare glances, as if bestowing a handout. The aura of a sixth-level Qi Refining cultivator was as weak as an ant under the powerful spiritual energy of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators. But now, the three high and mighty Foundation Establishment cultivators were kneeling and bowing to the ants.

"We were ignorant before and offended you, sir."

"Give Way."

Luo Fanchen snorted lightly, without the slightest hesitation in his eyes, treating the three Foundation Establishment cultivators as nothing.

He walked slowly into the mansion, not even sparing Yuan Qing a glance, as if the three's kowtow was a matter of course. Only when passing by did he say expressionlessly, "Your head is held too high."

"Yes--"

The three Foundation Establishment cultivators looked grim, their already hunched backs becoming even more stooped. They changed from kneeling on one knee to kneeling on both knees, and cold sweat was already beading on their foreheads.

Their absolute confidence and assertive style only made them more certain of Luo Fanchen's identity.

"This orthodox Xuanmen sect member is quite arrogant."

"The orthodox lineage of the Xuanmen is the pride of our time, and naturally they are arrogant and haughty. Besides, we have offended and angered this lord, so do we expect to receive a pleasant welcome?"

"That's already quite good. Even though we offended the master, he still conveniently saved our foolish disciple. That's the way the Xuanmen does things."

Yuan Qing and the other two communicated with each other using their spiritual senses. Only after Luo Fanchen entered the mansion did they dare to stand up straight cautiously.

"That's true. If it were the Dao Sect, they would have eradicated it long ago."

"Sigh, just bear with it. Even the servants in the sect have higher cultivation levels than us."

Yuan Qing smiled wryly, his shoulders drooping unconsciously, before he humbly entered the mansion.

At the same time, at the end of the street, Li Miaoyun clenched her hands at her chest, gazing into the distance, her fox-like eyes dim and lost, her delicate eyebrows furrowed in grievance.

"They did discover your identity, as expected."

Li Miaoyun's voice trembled. Judging from the humble attitude of Yuan Qing and the other two, they must have known the master's identity.

These three people are so humble as to kneel before an adult, which is far more humble than her behavior. They also provide far more resources than she does, and they have no troublesome enemies behind them. The probability that she will be outmaneuvered is at least 80%.

"I was the first to receive it. Whether it was the financial assistance or the discerning eye, I was the first to get it. How infuriating!"

Li Miaoyun bit her red lips tightly with her pearly teeth, leaving tender red teeth marks on her lips without her even realizing it.

She stood there blankly for a long time, and finally returned to her residence in a sad and dejected mood, becoming quite withdrawn.

Losing the friendship of adults, it's only a matter of time before Mo Xue leaves. One wrong step and everything is lost; it's all for naught.

At the same time, inside the residences of the three branch pavilion masters.

Incense wafted in the air, warm jade carpeted the floor, and the interior was simply and elegantly furnished. Luo Fanchen took the main seat without any ceremony, and Yuan Qing quickly lowered her head and offered a jade cup, filling it with first-grade spiritual tea.

Outside the door, Yuan Chun and the other two stood respectfully by her side. Seeing their master's almost humble attitude, they secretly groaned inwardly.

Master is probably unable to save them.

"Please have some tea, sir."

"Ah"

Yuan Qing served him carefully, but Luo Fanchen sneered, picked up the teacup, and casually splashed it on Yuan Qing's face.

The latter did not activate his protective spiritual energy, and was splashed with tea all over his face. He forced a smile and said, "Thank you for the tea, sir."

"Yuan Chun, bring out my treasured Longyuan Peak and invite Your Excellency to appreciate it."

Yuan Qing smiled ingratiatingly. He had managed to cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage and climb to his current position, so a little humiliation was nothing to him.

He really didn't want to offend a member of a legitimate sect of Taoism, even if the other party hadn't yet gained power.

"You have a good eye; no wonder you've reached the Foundation Establishment stage."

Luo Fanchen looked down at Yuan Qing for a long time before taking the second cup of spiritual tea, taking a small sip, and then casually putting it down.

The Dragon Garden Peak tea, a second-grade low-level spiritual tea, is quite precious. Luo Fanchen found the tea fragrant and delicious. However, such a treasure is probably not considered presentable in the Xuanmen sect. Being able to drink even half a sip is considered a favor to Yuan Qing.

"Thank you for the honor, sir!"

Yuan Qingru breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had been granted a pardon. His willingness to drink the tea indicated that the official was willing to begin a conversation with them.

This finally calmed down some of the man's anger.

"May I ask, sir, which school of teachers do you follow?"

Yuan Qing maintained a humble posture and spoke cautiously. Luo Fanchen tapped the table lightly with his knuckles. Without hesitation, he took out the soul tablet from his chest, played with it, and casually tossed it onto the table.

The identity and name section is facing down, while the sun, moon, five elements, and Qiankun patterns are facing up.

"Do you recognize him?"

Yuan Qing's pupils contracted slightly, and the others held their breath at the same time, immediately clasping their hands in a salute, their foreheads almost touching the ground.

They naturally did not recognize the profound secrets represented by these markings. These were secrets of the Xuanmen sect. For example, the Nine True Words of Tianyuan Pavilion had a total of nine different markings.

"Soul Cards?"

Yuan Qing's lips trembled, and she only dared to observe out of the corner of her eye.

The material cannot be analyzed with divine sense; it possesses perfect spiritual essence and contains divine soul information and extremely exquisite positioning array patterns.

He also observed that the traces of the spatial array pattern on the card, symbolizing the highest level of array pattern, were perfect and ready to be activated at any time, enough to open a cross-domain spatial tunnel.

This small soul tablet is a collection of exquisite creations and can withstand more than ten kinds of high-level array patterns.

The materials used to make it must be at least of the third rank, and to ensure that all the array patterns are activated instantly, it would require the full spiritual power of at least a Core Formation cultivator.

It is the highest-level soul tablet that only members of the orthodox Xuanmen sect can wear. Even if surrounded by real people, it can protect the owner's life, and its identity is beyond doubt.

"You old man, you do have some discerning eye. Why do you still need to ask about my sect?"

"My lord has come here on important business. How dare we presume to pry into the secrets of the mystical sect? Please do not humiliate us."

Yuan Qing was extremely humble, begging for mercy incessantly. All he needed to do was confirm that it was a legitimate sect of Xuanmen; which sect it was was not important.

There are many lineages within the Xuanmen sect, but no matter which lineage it is, they can be easily crushed.

Those who follow the orthodox Xuanmen sect, if they attain sudden enlightenment and gain power, will become powerful figures capable of wielding real authority over a region.

If this offends the other party, after returning to the sect, this lord casually mentions to his senior brother that he wants to change the merchant guild cooperation. The head of the sect is so afraid that he will tear them apart alive.

"Enough with the small talk. You all know why I'm here."

"Naturally, Your Excellency has come for Fairy Miaoyun."

Yuan Qing spoke cautiously and respectfully, keeping his head down the entire time.

"We have no grudge against Fairy Miaoyun and admire her character. We did not intend to offend her or you, sir. We were simply forced to do so."

"Unable to control their own destiny? Did you all waste your Foundation Establishment efforts?"

Luo Fanchen snorted. One of his main goals in coming here was to see what powerful forces Li Miaoyun had offended.

"The predicament of Feiyunfang branch, or rather, Fairy Miaoyun's predicament, can be traced back to the Fenxiang Sect, far away in Xunhuang. Fairy Miaoyun's clan ruined the important matter of a true disciple due to their own selfish interests."

"Although the true lineage did not punish them, their faction was unwilling to let the Li family go and did everything in their power to suppress them."

"The Li family was in the wrong and weak. If it weren't for their past relationship with a high-ranking official of Tianyuan Pavilion, they would have been wiped out long ago. Now they are just barely surviving."

Yuan Qing discreetly observed Luo Fanchen's gaze, noticing his narrowed eyes as if weighing his options, and cautiously added further.

"Fairy Miaoyun and her elder sister were both outer disciples of the Burning Incense Sect. After this incident, Fairy Miaoyun was ostracized and stripped of her sect membership, fleeing to this place to avoid disaster. Her sister, meanwhile, failed to advance to the inner sect and barely managed to maintain the family's existence." "I see." "A true disciple of the Daoist sect."

Luo Fanchen stroked the jade cup with his fingertips, a half-smile playing on his lips.

"The emperor is not worried, but the eunuch is. Let's be lenient when we can. Li Miaoyun has already gone to a desolate place. There is no need to kill her."

"This is not something we can decide; it will probably require your personal intervention."

Yuan Qing was in a bit of a predicament; they were just at the bottom of the execution level and had no decision-making power whatsoever.

If you can't afford to offend the orthodox sects of Taoism, then you can afford to offend your superior and that personal prodigy.
This Lord Luo, after all, has not yet established his foundation; he needs some time to hone his skills before he can rise to prominence. His personal disciple, on the other hand, has already achieved the Golden Core stage and is a true master with real power.

"That bunch of trash, do they even deserve my attention?"

"My lord, the Daoist sect and the Xuanmen sect also have an agreement that they shall not interfere in each other's affairs. The Li family has caused considerable losses to the Burning Incense Sect due to their selfishness."

"What happens to the Li family is none of my business; I only care about Li Miaoyun."

Luo Fanchen snorted softly, his Yi Wood True Essence swirling around him, and the teacup in his hand suddenly shattered.

"By status, I am on the same level as that personal disciple. If we are to talk, it should be to him personally. No one else is qualified!"

"That lord is currently in seclusion to heal his injuries and will not emerge for at least three years."

Yuan Qing was both trembling with fear and impressed by the powerful strength of the Yi Mu True Essence, marveling at it in his heart.

In terms of sheer power of true essence, none of the Daoist disciples they had ever met, even those at the ninth level of Qi Refining, could compare to this lord.
"Then let him come talk to me in three years!"

Luo Fanchen frowned slightly, his words domineering and aggressive.

Three years have passed, the Ascension Ceremony has long since ended, and Mo Xue has joined the Daoist sect, which is enough to protect Li Miaoyun.

By then he'll have vanished without a trace. Why would he be afraid of some powerful figure from the Burning Incense Sect in the remote Xunhuang region coming to find him?

As for the Li family, they are incredibly audacious, unable to recognize their own limitations, and driven by greed to provoke the true master. Since they are in the wrong, they will be destroyed.

By taking this risky move to save Li Miaoyun, he could consider it repayment of a debt of gratitude.

"I'll wait."

"Before that true disciple emerges from seclusion, I do not want to see Li Miaoyun suppressed again."

"But."

Yuan Qing hesitated, but Luo Fanchen had already stood up, tossed the soul tablets to the three of them, and turned to leave.

"Take this and hand it over to your Qingyuan Domain branch. Hehe. What a show of power. They say one should be forgiving when possible, but you don't give me the slightest bit of face. Very well."

"When I return to the sect, I will definitely have my senior brother personally visit us to learn the Incense Burning Sacred Scripture of the Incense Burning Sect."

"My lord, we would never dare to offend you."

Yuan Qing held the soul tablet, feeling it was burning hot, as if she were holding a branding iron, and almost jumped up.

"The direct disciples of the Daoist sect are formidable, but my Xuanmen orthodox sect is not necessarily easy to deal with either. As I have said, I will only protect Li Miaoyun."

"We are willing to listen to what you say, sir, and will never make things difficult for Fairy Miaoyun again."

Yuan Qing almost knelt down before Luo Fanchen. What a joke! What's the difference between someone holding a Xuanmen Soul Tablet for a long time and courting death?
This thing recognizes its master; it will activate immediately if it cannot detect its master's presence for an extended period or senses that its master is dying.

If Lord Luo dares to give it, how dare he accept it?
"What, you're not afraid of trouble from the Qingyuan Domain branch now? Without this soul token, how will you explain yourselves?"

Luo Fanchen finally stopped in his tracks. He was certain that Yuan Qing wouldn't dare to take his soul tablet. Even if she did, he could simply use his true essence to retrieve it.

"Your Excellency's journey to this desolate land must be due to important matters of the sect. The Qingyuan Branch's influence is deeply entrenched; if they learn of your identity, it may cause unforeseen changes and interfere with your actions."

"You, sir, have shown kindness in repaying evil and saved my three disciples. It's only been three years, so we're ready to risk everything!"

"Even if we don't become the sect leader, we will still ensure that Fairy Miaoyun lives in peace for three years."

Yuan Qing gritted his teeth. He wasn't stupid. As an adult, he could have gone directly to Qingyuan Branch Pavilion, but instead he came to these three miserable guys.

It's clear they didn't want to reveal their identities. Taking out the soul tablet was less about letting them prove themselves and more about giving them a warning.

They can't please either side; they'll offend both.

It would be better to go with the flow, protect Li Miaoyun for three years, and then stay away from this troublesome place.

Regardless of whether the negotiations between the two officials go smoothly or not, they will gain Lord Luo's favor and be able to extricate themselves successfully.

"Once your family's true master emerges from seclusion, I will personally visit and explain."

Luo Fanchen nodded slightly, accepted the soul tablets presented by Yuan Qing with both hands, and continued, "You have some sense. I'll remember you. If there's an opportunity in the future, I will specifically name you three and only cooperate with you."

"Thank you for your kindness, sir!"

The three of them beamed with joy, almost overwhelmed by the immense surprise.

A collaboration specifically requested by the orthodox Xuanmen sect is like a meteoric rise to power, and one might even receive a Core Formation treasure bestowed by the main sect.

Compared to that, three years of forbearance and dismissal are simply insignificant.

This is the true essence of the Xuanmen sect; even the slightest benefit that slips through their fingers is enough to bring them endless riches.

"Rest assured and recover your spiritual power. From today onwards, Li Miaoyun will no longer intercept your branch's supplies. In the future, my Feiyunfang branch and I may need the support of the three of you. Thank you all."

Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Luo Fanchen softened his expression, took the initiative to help the three of them up, and personally poured them a cup of hot tea.

Yuan Qing and the other two were flattered and felt as if they were bathed in a spring breeze. They thought to themselves that this was indeed the way the Xuanmen acted. If there were no grudges, they were really approachable.

"You flatter us, sir."

"This is the beast meat that your beloved disciple purchased. Now it is returned to its rightful owner. Take good care of yourself and recover your strength."

Luo Fanchen took out a second-tier demon beast meat from his storage bag, exchanged a few pleasantries, and invited the others to sit beside him on equal footing, subtly setting the direction for future cooperation.

"I will personally participate in the Yimu Secret Realm next month. If I encounter any disciples from your branch, I will offer my protection."

"Yuan Chun, why aren't you coming to thank the lord!"

Yuan Qing was overjoyed. With Lord Luo's terrifying combat power in annihilating the Heart Demon Temple, and with his protection during the trip to the secret realm, their branch would definitely be able to secure a spot in the Earthly Battle. It was an unexpected delight.

Yuan Chun watched the whole thing from the sidelines and is still in shock.

Isn't Lord Luo a top disciple of the Heavenly Demon Sect? How did he become a member of the orthodox Xuanmen sect?
Her small face was blank, and she trembled, not daring to look into Luo Fanchen's kind eyes. She bowed apologetically and thanked him.

Luo Fanchen nodded slightly, offered a few words of encouragement, and then calmly said, "Yuan Chun and the other two have decent cultivation levels and passable fighting skills, but unfortunately they lack experience and their mental fortitude is insufficient."

"If you want them to join the Daoist sect, you must not neglect their training."

"Thank you very much for your guidance, sir."

Yuan Qing felt comforted by the address of "fellow Daoist," as he had met many Daoist disciples before.

These geniuses are all arrogant and look down on their vassals, rogue cultivators, and servants.

This person, without making an enemy of you, is truly without any airs, humble and reserved.

He too will one day be addressed as a fellow Daoist by the orthodox Xuanmen sect.

Luo Fanchen subtly obtained some information about the trade routes and the attitudes of the three branch pavilions toward the Qinghe Sect's territory. He then bid farewell with a smile, and the three Foundation Establishment Pavilion Masters escorted him to the door, welcoming him with smiles.

Only after Luo Fanchen's figure disappeared did Yuan Chun timidly walk up to her master, blinking her little eyes frantically.

Her soul was bound by a soul banner, preventing her from revealing Luo Fanchen's identity. She could only use this code to remind her master to examine her body.

Yuan Qing frowned slightly and used his spiritual energy to carefully examine the three of them, quickly discovering the restrictions on their souls.

"Soul restriction?"

Yuan Qing murmured, and the three little ones, led by Yuan Chun, nodded frantically, their eyes filled with hope, wishing that their master would quickly lift the restriction.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Qing simply stroked his beard and sighed in admiration, while the two pavilion masters, Tuhe and Haiyuan, were filled with emotion.

"The adults are indeed very thorough in their actions."

Although this soul restriction was well-hidden, its method was rather crude and clearly could not be hidden from Foundation Establishment cultivators, who could easily break it.

However, within this restriction lies the true essence condensed by the master's cultivation of the Xuanzhang inheritance. If the superior blames them three years later, they only need to lift the restriction, and the true essence within will prove that what happened today is true.

They can also use this to shirk responsibility and avoid possible punishment.

After all, to make an exception for the orthodox Xuanmen sect, even if it is a branch of Qingyuan Domain, there is no reason to be harsh.

"The disciples of the Xuanmen sect live up to their reputation. They had already thought of an escape route for the three of us in advance."

"Keep this restriction intact. If you damage it, I'll skin you alive!"

Yuan Qing clicked his tongue in amazement, then casually flicked Yuan Chun's forehead with a sharp rap, causing the girl to groan in pain as she clutched her forehead.

"This restriction is your opportunity; it might even leave an impression on the adults in the future."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chun tilted her head, her pretty face filled with doubt, and she even began to suspect that her master had long been secretly colluding with the Demonic Sect.

The disciple's soul was controlled and his life hung by a thread, yet the master treated this restriction as a treasure.

(End of this chapter)