It's just a simulation game, how did the fairy become real?

The Celestial Master knew only that Daosheng's future would not be peaceful and smooth, and that there would even be countless bloodshed and sword fights.

"Forget it, why bother thinking about these things?"

No matter what, he is still my disciple.

If he causes trouble, I'll cover for him.

The Celestial Master shook his head, enjoying one of his few moments of comfort.

The first solo descent down the mountain for training was an exciting experience for every fellow disciple.

[Especially for you, the Celestial Master didn't give you a specific task, nor did he give you a deadline to return to the mountain.]

When you come back is entirely up to you.

The bustling city below the mountain holds a special allure for you.

Although unexpected things sometimes happen, in your presence, all evil spirits and monsters cannot cause a ripple.

[With your Five Thunder Technique, you'll be able to intimidate all villains.]

The white-robed Taoist priest's reputation seems to have grown even more prominent than before.

However, you didn't care about these empty titles and indulged yourself while traveling and enjoying the scenery.

The further you go from town, the more you feel the hardships of life.

This time when you descended the mountain, you clearly noticed that the demons and monsters were much more ferocious than before.

Even you have to restrain yourself.

When you finally find the location given by the Taoist master and discover the village from back then, you'll be surprised to find that it's not a desolate wasteland, but rather a village of similar size.

After making some inquiries, you learned that this group of people had migrated from elsewhere.

Although they knew of the village's past misery, they could no longer endure the exploitation by the local officials, which is why they took the risk and moved here.

You learned something from these villagers.

For the past ten years or so, an old Taoist priest has frequently passed through this area to help them exorcise demons from the nearby mountains.

Although incidents of demons harming people still occur occasionally, the tragic scenes of the past are no longer present.

The Taoist priest described by the villagers appears to be the same person as the Celestial Master.

[It turns out that the Celestial Master's casual mention of searching for the Mountain Lord was something he had been pursuing for over a decade.]

Besides the Taoist priests, there also seem to be wandering martial arts masters who frequently reside in the villages to ensure their safety.

You find this somewhat strange.

This village is nothing more than an ordinary mountain village, with no rare treasures or anything else particularly remarkable.

Why would someone specifically come here to guard this place?

You asked around but couldn't figure out who those people were, so you had to give up.

According to the Celestial Master, the Mountain Lord was already a powerful demon at the Golden Core stage back then. After more than a decade of dormancy and growth, he may now have become an even more formidable being.

[You're only at the late Foundation Establishment stage; if you were to encounter a mountain lord, you'd still have to flee in disarray.]

According to what Master said, the cenotaph outside the village was made from the relics left behind by all the villagers.

Things belonging to your loved ones are buried here.

You found a family in the village and stayed there.

You want to experience the life your parents once lived.

With you in the village, the villagers are noticeably happier.

Seeking medical treatment and medicine, consulting divination and fortune telling.

Your room is constantly bustling with visitors.

You were very welcoming and quickly became one of the villagers.

It's strange, really.

The conversations you have with these villagers every day are clearly nothing more than mundane family matters, yet they bring you immense peace of mind.

[You haven't deliberately practiced the relevant techniques, yet you've still made rapid progress.]

This is a situation you've never encountered before on Mount Longhu.

You're beginning to understand why your master sent you down the mountain for training.

Focusing solely on developing new technologies can indeed lead to stagnation and complacency.

However, while you were focused on your cultivation, you noticed several pairs of eyes watching you from outside the village.

"No wonder I always felt like it was somewhat familiar."

It was that stupid Taoist priest.

A red dress stands out against a backdrop of green.

With a sly expression, the girl observed Daosheng on the ground from afar using her mechanical bird.

Almost every year, a cultivator from outside the village would come to this village.

These monks were the puppets used by the girl.

Back when she was on Longhu Mountain, she inquired about Daosheng's background and thus learned about this mountain village.

At first, the girl only intended to provide some temporary shelter, and after paying her respects at the cenotaph, she would quietly leave.

Unexpectedly, they discovered the logs and ores needed for the puppets in the nearby mountains.

So every year, they would come to collect it once.

Several years have passed since then.

This year was originally supposed to be the last one, since her strength had increased significantly and the raw materials in the mountains were no longer sufficient for her.

"It seems like it's been five or six years since I last saw Longhu Mountain."

I wonder if he will still recognize me.

Moreover, this guy seems to have made a name for himself as a Taoist priest in white robes.

"They're a perfect match for me, this red-clad witch!"

The girl, with a mischievous thought in mind, secretly controlled the puppet to approach Daosheng.

It must be said that the girl's puppets are of a higher level than the other mechanical contraptions.

Even Dao Sheng, who was already in the late Foundation Establishment stage, only noticed something was amiss when the puppet dummy got within three zhang of him.

Perhaps it's because Daosheng has never encountered a similar situation.

The puppet remained completely unaware when it launched its attack.

"What white-robed Taoist priest?"

This title is too undeserved…

The girl in the shadows couldn't help but roll her eyes.

She had already released a lot of water, so she deliberately made some noise.

Any normal cultivator would be able to react.

Daosheng, however, remained completely still, like a wooden figure.

"is it?"

The moment the voice came from behind, the girl dodged and immediately created distance.

Daosheng stood with his sword on his back, his expression calm.

"I've heard of a red-clad witch in the martial arts world, but I've only heard her name and never seen her in person."

Wherever they went, only puppets followed them.

From the moment the mechanical bird appeared, Daosheng knew that someone was watching him.

However, after observing each other for a few days, he found that the other party was not very aggressive, so he didn't pay too much attention to it.

It wasn't until tonight, when a puppet suddenly approached his residence, that he began to think of fighting against the enemy.

"how?

Scared?

You Taoist priests, isn't your favorite thing to do to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path?

"I'm the Red-Clad Witch, aren't you going to capture me?"

The girl spoke to Daosheng defiantly.

"You're joking, young lady."

You have no demonic energy or murderous intent.

"Witch" is just a title.

There are many people who enjoy smearing others.

However, it's best not to pry too much into other people's lives in the future.

Not everyone has a temper like mine.

Daosheng bowed and was about to leave when the girl suddenly attacked.

The sound of clashing weapons rang out, and the two figures intertwined, making it difficult to distinguish one from the other for a moment.

However, after only the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the girl suddenly stopped and looked at Daosheng with annoyance.

"So annoying."

Why do you always give in to me?

Can't we go all out?

Where is your Five Thunder Technique?

What about your swordsmanship?