"But Tong Xin's personality is rather lively; you never know when she'll just spill everything out with her chattering little mouth. Tsk, how the story spreads, what does it mean by being my servant, huh?"

"What will their reaction be next time when those two girls come to listen to the story?"

He shrugged his shoulders.

That was exactly what he thought, unable to hold back a grin at the corner of his mouth. He had always cared deeply for his two junior sisters and took meticulous care of them. If that girl Liang Yu ever heard these words, I suppose...

Yes, the person standing under a bridge in Qingshui County, listening to the tale, was none other than Jiang Feng, who had been missing for quite some time.

Sect disciples must conceal all traces when venturing out for training. Even internal sect members are not privy to their whereabouts because, should any information leak, it could lead to groups besieging or harassing them, and the current task is both long and extensive.

The only link is the token in his hand.

It's been a month since he descended the mountain, and during this time, he didn't rush to travel. Instead, he explored leisurely; passing through some towns, he would pause for a bit, walking around the vicinity to sense any traces of evil cultivators nearby.

Sometimes he would sit down and immerse himself in the local customs, at other times find a secluded spot for peaceful cultivation, delving into the Daoist skills in his hands. In short, he had a fulfilling past month.

"Hoo~ now just waiting for Yue Yue to arrive."

"After that fight in Country Liang, she opted to go home for a while, probably to reflect. Last time she fought Yu Rou to a draw, and knowing that girl's competitive nature, she probably couldn't accept it."

"Long Country is wedged between Dongyue and Southern Border; to head north into Dongyue, one must pass through here. She should be able to catch my scent, especially since the Gu worms still linger in my body."

"Once she arrives, we can ride Sister Ao Qing toward Dongyue. She likes to play, so it's no surprise she's gone as soon as she got here, sigh..."

He reminisced a bit. Times are not as they used to be. Three years ago, it took him a whole month to complete this journey, back then with Yu Ying leading the way.

But now his strength has vastly improved compared to three years ago. With his current power, it would take at most half a month to travel the same distance at full speed, especially with Sister Ao Qing accompanying him. If they traveled non-stop without exhausting their bodies, they could probably compress the time to within ten days.

With nothing else to do, he rarely returned to his hometown for some leisure. Just upon arriving at Qingshui County, the storyteller under the bridge caught his attention.

Pa!

The storyteller clapped the wake-up wood.

"Even though Jiu He Immortal is a long-renowned expert, even with the Immortal Slaying Formation for protection, he still retreated under the might of this sword, his spiritual beast was slain, and both were driven to the brink. In desperation, the two exchanged looks, understanding their fate."

"Jiu He Immortal shouted, 'Yin Er, run!'"

"But Crane Immortal, without a word, stepped forward to take the sword strike with his life, struggling desperately! Only to buy time for his disciple, evoking poignant feelings with his grandparent-disciple relationship at that moment."

"Who would have thought that despite Xuan Yinzi's mediocre abilities, he would also be extremely selfish. His elders fought risking their lives to protect him, yet this wretch did not appreciate it, merely shouting loudly."

"I won't leave; the Joyful Sect woman is an Immortal Grade creation, the best cauldron in the world! I won't leave unless you seize the Joyful Sect woman!"

Someone widened his eyes in disbelief.

Since when did this kind of script exist?

Damn, are folk legends this wild too? They even brought in the Joyful Sect's cauldron?

Jiang, being the person involved, gaped in surprise, but in the eyes of the storyteller, it was a sign of delight and astonishment from this esteemed guest, prompting him to continue speaking loudly.

"To die under the peony is to remain dashing as a ghost."

"At a single glance, Xuan Yinzi took a liking to the Joyful Sect Saintess, whose beauty rivaled the peach blossoms of early spring, purity akin to chrysanthemums of the ninth autumn. Her smile bewitching, her beauty unmatched, numerous men were entranced, even a Sword Immortal's disciple, and Xuan Yinzi's grandson was no exception!"

"And why did these two fight each other? It was because this femme fatale bewitchingly caused the two to become deranged, with the Sword Immortal's disciple already having her child in his womb!"

"This woman was the senior disciple sister of the Joyful Sect, named Jin Niao."

His hand trembled.

Yet he managed to restrain himself, not spewing out his drink on the spot.

Creative inventions are one thing, but to randomly fabricate tales isn't right. Although he wanted to gripe about a couple of things, fortunately, the version from hearsay didn't disclose his real name, though it still made him furrow his brow in frustration.

Unexpected as it was to hear about himself, what on earth is Jin Niao? Considering Jin Yuan's temperament, hearing this line she would have likely killed this whole bunch on the spot, even the mention of having related blood within her womb?

Ordinary people actually don't pay much attention to names, often using titles instead as these are easier to remember and highlight the story's legendary aspect. For instance, the two Xuanyin Sect elders, Jiu He, were called Jiu He Immortal by this storyteller, a Sword Immortal, a Sword Immortal's disciple — different facets to remember identities.

"Helpless, Elder Crane had no choice but to risk his life to seize the woman, yet would the Sword Immortal allow his wish?"

"Though this woman was a bane, debauched, and licentious, she ultimately had the bloodline of Sword Immortal Mountain running through her veins, a future disciple to be. But with a mere flick of his hand, the Sword Immortal struck with a hundred swords piercing through the heart, severing Crane Immortal's wings completely, leaving him unable to move!"

"Limbs severed, meridians destroyed, even the Immortal Slaying Formation couldn't withstand the might of the Immortal Slayer, let alone a single person's force?"

"A mantis trying to block a cart, the Crane Immortal was immediately turned into a limbless corpse by the Immortal Slaying Sword, blood and flesh flying everywhere. If not for Jiu He Immortal saving him in time, his life would have been forfeit!"

"While these three engaged in a divine battle, the other two similarly didn't remain idle, fighting vigorously."

"It's said that Xuan Yinzi's grandson and the Sword Immortal's disciple, although hailing from a prestigious background, were both lustful individuals, fighting over a mere woman, especially the Sword Immortal's disciple who, relying on his status, acted wantonly outside, indulging in pleasure exceedingly so."

"It's rumored that this individual could attend to nine women in a day with ease, long had ill intentions towards the Joyful Sect Saintess, taking the opportunity during his descent to utilize aphrodisiac, not only seizing the Red Pill but also impregnating the Saintess, using the bloodline to control powers."

"Poor Xuan Yinzi's grandson, enamored with her, a match made in heaven, although driven initially by the Saintess being a rare thousand-year cauldron that tempted him. Yet, still, they exchanged loving glances, if not for the Sword Immortal's disciple's interference, the two would have long been married."

"Seeing Jiu He Immortal defeated, the Sword Immortal's disciple relied on his master's power, pressing menacingly, emboldened by rage!"

"So during these individuals' escape, he unexpectedly took out his shimmering silver Immortal Shuttle aiming at his rival and shouted."

"Halt!"

"Dare to vie with this young master for the Saintess? Leave your life here!"

"With a cry, the shimmering silver Immortal Shuttle let out a roar, instantly exterminating Xuan Yinzi's grandson. Though it was for selfish reasons to win the woman's favor, this chance action was, instead, a fortuitous deed, eliminating a scourge for the people."

"Though infatuated, the grandson of Xuan Yinzi had committed unspeakable deeds, and star-crossed lovers couldn't become a pair, being smashed by a magic treasure, an unfulfilled desire he swallowed in regret at the Yellow Springs."

"None suffered more than the Saintess, with an adversary's blood in her belly, utilised by the Sword Immortal's disciple, ruining this rare supreme cauldron accumulated over millennia, further drained of inner strength by Yin Yang Replenishing law."

"Watching her beloved's body destroyed before her eyes, furthermore,

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"None suffered more than the Saintess, with an adversary's blood in her belly, utilised by the Sword Immortal's disciple, ruining this rare supreme cauldron accumulated over millenniums, furthermore drained of her inner strength by his Yin Yang Replenishing technique."

"Seeing her beloved being destroyed in front of her eyes, it was even more so...

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