I'm just an ornamental fish in the water.

One sentence sent turmoil through Jiang Li's heart.

He stared blankly at the old Taoist priest in front of him.

How could he not know the name Ge Xuan? How could he not be familiar with it?

"Young friend, do you know this humble Taoist priest?"

Seeing Jiang Li's expression, Ge Xuan asked with a smile.

Jiang Li came to his senses and shook his head slightly, saying, "I am Jiang Li, a traveler from the Luoshui Divine Palace. I do not recognize you, Daoist Master, but I was stunned by your elegant demeanor, which is probably rare in the mortal world."

"Hahaha, what kind of elegance can a rough, unsophisticated old man, a wandering monk without any sect or school, possibly have?"

Ge Xuan laughed heartily, stroked his beard, looked at Jiang Li, and asked with a smile, "Young friend Jiang Li, you seem to be no ordinary aquatic creature?"

"A bit of luck and fate is nothing compared to what the Taoist priest has to offer."

Jiang Li answered somewhat reservedly.

Ge Xuan smiled and didn't press further. He pointed to Luoyang City and said, "Young friend, if you intend to enter the city, please be extra careful."

"May I ask, Master, why is this?"

Jiang Li was somewhat puzzled.

Ge Xuan turned his head to look at Luoyang City and sighed leisurely: "The son of the Red Emperor beheaded the son of the White Emperor in the Fengxi Marsh, and the snake was split in two, thus the Yan Han Dynasty was divided into two. More than four hundred years have passed since then, and it has never been revived three times."

"The Wei dynasty received the abdication, the Han dynasty came to an end, and the Cao family succeeded to the throne, establishing their capital in Luoyang."

"Today is the day that Emperor Cao of Wei ascends the throne."

Jiang Li was startled upon hearing this.

Is this the beginning of the Three Kingdoms period?

With this thought in mind, Jiang Li said softly, "The world is still divided into three, and it seems that the Wei dynasty is only one of them?"

"So what if it's three points?"

Ge Xuan's gaze toward Luoyang was unfocused, and he murmured as if in a dream, "The land of China has its own destiny. The Han dynasty's destiny ended, and the Wei dynasty's destiny began. The three kingdoms will eventually be unified under one rule."

"You mean, the one who will ultimately be able to unify the nine provinces is this Wei emperor who received the abdication?"

Jiang Li asked the question, but he wasn't surprised that Ge Xuan could see this. However, he still couldn't help but leave a hook.

Ge Xuan pulled out an old whisk from somewhere and shook it slightly in his hand.

"The workings of Heaven are vast and unpredictable; how could this humble Taoist possibly know?"

Ge Xuan looked at Jiang Li and smiled, "However, since you are staying at the Luoshui Divine Palace, which is adjacent to the capital, you will probably not be able to avoid the turmoil of the mortal world."

This statement seems to have a hidden meaning.

Jiang Li's lips twitched involuntarily, her thoughts drifting away as she couldn't help but think of something.

There was a person who overdrawn Luoshui's credit for nearly two thousand years in one go. It wasn't that it had reached its end, but that Jiang Li didn't know about it afterward.

In this world where gods and Buddhas manifest their power, this is no small matter.

Jiang Li muttered to herself, glancing cautiously at Ge Xuan.

This Taoist priest, contrary to his words, could not see the vastness of the universe.

Instead, they saw it very clearly.

Seeing that Jiang Li remained silent, Ge Xuan said no more. He stood up and walked towards Luoyang City. After taking a few steps, seeing Jiang Li bowing to see him off, he flicked his whisk and said, "Young friend, aren't you going into the city?"

Jiang Li snapped out of her daze, took a few steps forward, and naturally raised her hand to support Ge Xuan's forearm, bowing slightly as she said, "I am carrying out the decree of Lady Luoshui and must enter the city, but the words you just spoke have made me uneasy."

"Please, Taoist priest, have mercy and protect me as I enter the city?"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Ge Xuan laughed heartily and pointed at Jiang Li, saying, "Well done, Jiang Li, Jiang Xingxing. Since we've met, it must be fate. I'll give you a ride."

Jiang Li bowed in thanks and helped Ge Xuan walk towards Luoyang City.

The closer Jiang Li got, the heavier her steps became, and sweat broke out on her body.

An invisible yet real pressure gradually exerted itself on Jiang Li as he approached Luoyang City.

Jiang Li suppressed the urge to gasp for breath and looked up.

But above the ancient capital city, there seemed to be a layer of ethereal energy floating erratically, and it was this energy that was preventing Jiang Li from stepping into the city.

This seems to be an invisible conflict.

This city of Luoyang rejects all non-human beings and aliens from entering; anyone who insists on stepping inside will be suppressed at all times...

Feeling a clear sense of rejection, Jiang Li couldn't help but feel a bitter taste in her mouth.

If he were born an anomaly, that would be one thing, but deep in Jiang Li's memory, his past as a human was far more profound than his current form as an alien red carp.

This sense of contrast, along with the frustration and resentment of being treated as an outsider by the land she once depended on for survival, lingered in Jiang Li's heart.

An inexplicable emotion, or rather, a fluctuation originating from the soul, involuntarily emanated from it.

The ethereal energy hovering above Luoyang City suddenly paused for a moment.

Ge Xuan paused slightly in his steps.

Jiang Li suddenly felt comfortable all over, and the invisible pressure suddenly disappeared.

This sudden change left Jiang Li stunned.

"Young friend?"

Ge Xuan's shout brought Jiang Li back to her senses.

He lowered his head, shook it, and chuckled, "I was a little distracted when I first saw such a magnificent city."

Ge Xuan smiled but didn't say anything, only glancing at Jiang Li subtly.

The combined aura of the mortal world and the imperial dragon did not suppress this young friend Jiang. Even with the walking token of the Luoshui Divine Palace, he should not be like this.

No, it's not that there was no suppression, but rather... after sensing something, it released the suppression on Jiang Xiaoyou.

How strange and wonderful!

Ge Xuan suddenly developed a strong interest in Jiang Li, but he didn't bother to ask any further questions.

The Three Realms are vast and full of wonders. If he had to investigate everything thoroughly, he wouldn't have anything else to do in his life.

Putting aside his curiosity, Ge Xuan led Jiang Li into Luoyang City.

When the emperor ascended the throne, the entire city was placed under martial law, but Ge Xuan simply waved his hand, causing others to ignore the two of them.

Jiang Li watched in amazement.

"It's just a common trick, why are you so surprised, young friend?"

Ge Xuan laughed and said, "Without such methods, we would always encounter some troubles when traveling in the mortal world."

Jiang Li said, "To be honest, Daoist, I have only been in human form for a few hours, and apart from some instinctive abilities, I have not learned any magic or supernatural powers."

Ge Xuan raised an eyebrow in surprise and said, "Is that so? But my young friend..."

His gaze swept over Jiang Li, and he said, "Your foundation is quite solid. How strange, young friend, how did you establish your foundation and draw out the seed of Dharma Qi? I can't see through it at all."

Jiang Li thought for a moment and said, "I have some good fortune. It was King Yu who favored me, which gave me this opportunity."

"So that's how it is."

Ge Xuan nodded in amazement, but considering the identity of Lady Luoshui, it wasn't surprising at all.

Jiang Li didn't say anything more. After entering the city, he bowed and thanked the Daoist, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Daoist. I am deeply grateful."

"I dare not delay you, Daoist Master. I shall take my leave now."

Ge Xuan nodded slightly, but there seemed to be something in his eyes.

"Young friend."

Jiang Li had only taken a few steps when he heard Ge Xuan call him, so he quickly turned around to look.

A thin booklet flew towards us.

Jiang Li subconsciously raised her hand to catch it, and heard Ge Xuan's laughter in her ear.

"Young friend, you have been favored by King Yu and have been able to establish your foundation. I suppose the method of cultivation is already in your heart, and I have no right to comment."

"This booklet contains a few talismanic techniques that I have practiced. They are just some common methods. Young friend, you may study them in your spare time and perhaps gain something from them."