Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

Before the words were finished, light footsteps came from outside the door.

"Yi, look what I've gathered!"

A clear female voice rang out, and then the wooden door was pushed open, and a woman dressed in a linen dress walked in.

The woman appeared to be in her early twenties, with a beautiful and delicate face. She wore no makeup, yet possessed a natural charm.

She was carrying a bamboo basket filled with wild fruits and a few medicinal herbs.

What surprised Huang Long the most was that there was a faint golden light of merit flowing around this woman!

Although faint, it is indeed the light of merit.

This suggests that she either possesses great merit or is a direct descendant of someone who has performed meritorious deeds.

The woman entered the house and saw Huang Long. She paused for a moment, then smiled warmly: "A guest? Are you a friend of Da Yi?"

Huanglong had already investigated and learned that Hou Yi was using the alias Da Yi in this human tribe.

Hou Yi stood up, took the bamboo basket, and his tone softened unconsciously: "This is Brother Huanglong, an old friend of mine. Huanglong, this is Heng'e, the herb-gathering girl from the Youqiong clan."

"Heng'e...!"

"Chang'e...!"

When Huang Long heard that the woman's name was Heng'e, he was extremely surprised. Heng'e was the name of Chang'e among humans.

Heng'e bowed gracefully to Huanglong: "Greetings, Lord Totem."

Huang Long was even more surprised: "You know me?"

Chang'e said happily, "There is a statue of you in the Temple of the Holy Mother in our ancestral land."

"With the permission of the ancestor, I entered the temple and saw your statue."

Huang Long was somewhat speechless. He knew that his dragon body was carved in the temple where the human race worshipped, but he never expected that the ancestral temple of the human race also preserved his human-shaped statue.

He carefully observed Heng'e and found that her cultivation level was not high, only at the True Immortal realm, but her foundation was solid, clearly indicating that she was practicing the orthodox Golden Elixir method.

Moreover, the golden light of merit emanating from her body seemed to be somehow connected to the fortune of the entire human race.

"My lord, I will go and inform the chieftain immediately. He will be overjoyed to know that you have come to the tribe."

Huanglong shook his head, stopping Heng'e. "I'm just here to catch up with Da Yi. I don't want other humans to know."

Heng'e nodded as if she understood, "My lord, you and Yi can chat for a while. I'll go prepare the food." Heng'e smiled and said, "Yi has just caught some fresh game today, so we must treat you well."

With that, she turned and went to the kitchen next door.

Hou Yi watched her leave, his eyes filled with tenderness.

Huang Long understood; it turned out that what Hou Yi couldn't let go of was this human woman.

"Heng'e..." Huanglong carefully considered his words, "She doesn't seem to be an ordinary human?"

Hou Yi sat back down in his chair and said in a low voice, "Chang'e is indeed extraordinary. She is one of the three ancestors of the human race, a direct descendant of the Ziyi clan, and she bears some of the merit of creating humankind. However, she is naturally indifferent to conflict and has no interest in fighting, so she lives in seclusion in the Youqiong clan, making a living by collecting herbs and treating diseases."

"When I first entered the human realm, I didn't want to speak. Heng'e thought I was born unable to speak, so she often concocted medicine for me... and kept me company!"

"Later, I saw her often going into the deep mountains alone to collect herbs, so I followed her to protect her... She was also there for me to get through that painful time."

Huang Long remained silent.

The fusion of the witch race and the human race was probably started by Hou Yi and Heng'e...!

However, differences in race, lifespan, and cultivation path are all insurmountable barriers.

Hou Yi seemed to see through Huang Long's thoughts and calmly said, "I know what you're thinking. But none of that matters to me. Having lived for billions of years, I've fought for the Wu tribe since birth. Now, I just want to stay with her peacefully and live out the rest of my life."

"As for lifespan..." He smiled, "Although my cultivation has declined, with this drop of Ancestral Witch's essence blood, I will not have to worry about my lifespan. And Chang'e has accumulated merits, her cultivation speed is not slow, and with my guidance, it will not be difficult for her to become a Profound Immortal or even a Golden Immortal in the future. That's enough."

Just then, Chang'e came in carrying a pot of soup.

Steaming hot mushroom soup, a large piece of roasted meat, the aroma is irresistible.

She then laid out several plates of spiritual fruits; though not lavish, they showed considerable thought.

The three sat around the table, eating and chatting.

Heng'e spoke eloquently and had unique insights into the path of cultivation, clearly indicating that she had received systematic education among humans.

After exchanging a few words with her, Huang Long discovered that she was extremely knowledgeable about the medicinal properties of herbs and plants, and could even describe the methods for refining several rare elixirs.

"Is Heng'e quite knowledgeable about alchemy?" Huang Long asked curiously.

Chang'e smiled and said, "I know a little. My lineage is descended from the Ziyi clan ancestors, who were skilled in weaving and knowledgeable in pharmacology. The human race also has the alchemy heritage left by the Xuandu Ancestor. I have loved playing with flowers and plants since I was a child, so I have specialized in the way of spiritual medicine. I usually treat the illnesses and injuries of my tribe members, so I can say that I have put my knowledge to practical use."

Hou Yi added from the side: "Chang'e's medical skills are very famous in this area. People from dozens of tribes around come to her for treatment. Chang'e does not charge high prices, but only accepts medicine or game as payment."

Huanglong viewed this human with new respect.

To possess merit without arrogance, and to use medical skills to help people—this human nature is truly rare.

After the meal, Heng'e cleared the table, and Huanglong and Houyi came outside.

As the sun sets, its afterglow bathes the valley.

"Brother Huanglong," Hou Yi suddenly spoke, his tone solemn, "I have a request to make."

"Please speak, Great Shaman."

Hou Yi gazed at the distant mountains and slowly said, "I don't want too many people to know about my current situation. If the Wu tribe asks, please ask Brother Huanglong to help me keep it a secret. As for the demons... if Xihe knows I'm here, she will definitely disregard the rule set by the Dao Ancestor that demons rule the heavens and witches rule the earth, and come seeking revenge. I'm not afraid of death, but I don't want to implicate Chang'e and Youqiong."

Huang Long nodded: "Understood. Rest assured, Great Shaman, I know what's important."

"Thank you very much!" Hou Yi said sincerely. "Also, if there is an opportunity, please take care of the Youqiong clan. Although this region is peaceful, demons are still being born and growing very fast. Although I can hold them off to some extent, I am ultimately outnumbered and weak."

"Of course," Huang Long agreed. "Ao Qing and the others are currently regulating the water veins in the south. I will have them keep a close eye on this area. If any demons invade, they will come to our aid."

Hou Yi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "I'm relieved to hear that."

The two chatted about the past of the witch clan until the moon was high in the sky.

Huanglong took his leave, and Houyi escorted him to the outskirts of the tribe.

"Great Wizard Hou Yi!" Huang Long couldn't help but ask as they parted, "Are you truly content to live in seclusion here for the rest of your life? Unwilling to restore your cultivation?"

"Of those ten golden crows, is one still alive...?"