This old nun, who had never practiced Buddhist Law, ran to the ancestral hall of Zhang Sanfeng and immersed herself in contemplation before returning to the main hall to call for a meeting by ringing the bell.

The current three elders of the Wudang Sect: The Half-Side Old Nun with her seven female disciples, Linglingzi with his four male disciples, and Hao Xingjian with his young apprentice Wu Qingyang were all in attendance.

The Half-Side Old Nun laid out the current situation and her own calculations and plans for everyone, and Linglingzi, who always followed her lead, naturally did not oppose. Since returning from the North Sea, Hao Xingjian, believing himself to bear a guilty conscience, did not voice any opinions on any matter, and deferred to the prior two elders for all decisions.

Thus, it was unanimously agreed—the Wudang Sect would not only participate in this matter but do so to the utmost extent!

The Wudang Seven Maidens, Wudang Four Friends, along with Hao Xingjian's apprentice Wu Qingyang, all hastened to Tianjin.

According to the Half-Side Old Nun's wishes, while they cultivated quietly in Wudang Mountain, spending idle time playing chess and chatting, wandering around the mountain, it would be better for them to go to the Mingyu Immortal Market. Not only could they broaden their horizons and increase their strength, but the Half-Side Old Nun had also calculated that a significant event would unfold at the Mingyu Immortal Market in the future, offering them further opportunities for advancement.

Before departing, the Half-Side Old Nun also asked her eldest disciple, Zhang Jinwen, to bring a crystal bottle to Shi Feiyang.

A great group of people—twelve streaks of sword light cutting across the sky from afar—drew the attention of many onlookers.

Upon entering the Immortal Market and meeting Shi Feiyang, conveying the intent of the Half-Side Old Nun, even Xu Feiniang was extremely alarmed. She had not expected the Wudang Sect to be on such good terms with Shi Feiyang. The Half-Side Old Nun was no easy character to deal with: quirky and notoriously stubborn; even though Xu Feiniang had intentions of forming a good relationship, she dared not rashly interact...

Shi Feiyang asked Zhang Jinwen to pick a courtyard, and Zhang Jinwen handed over the Half-Side Old Nun's crystal bottle to Shi Feiyang.

Upon receiving it, Shi Feiyang looked inside and saw nine flying needles, darting up and down amidst strands of purple aura, displaying a spirited nature.

He silently calculated and understood the backstory.

It turned out these needles were named Mysterious Lady Needle, a unique magical treasure of the Golden Needle Saint Mother from Gupo Ridge.

Facing an impending heavenly tribulation, the Golden Needle Saint Mother prepared to perform Soldier Disintegration to evade the calamity, also unable to act herself, she had to rely on another's hand, preferably using a newly refined, never before used for killing, flying sword from among the Righteous Sect.

She inquired around and heard that Half-Side Old Nun had recently refined seven Green Bull Swords, giving one to each of her seven disciples, and also learned that Zhang Jinwen and her three senior sisters, along with the four junior sisters, were soaking and refining their muscles and bones under the cold pond of Lion Mountain in Guangxi. She ran over to provoke them, injured Kong Lingxiao and Lin Lvhua with the Mysterious Lady Needle, and then rendered Shi Mingzhu and Shi Yuzhu unconscious using the Five Fire Red Mist Flag.

After injuring people, she even provided the antidote, stating that if they held a grudge, they should let Half-Side Old Nun come and swordfight her the following year.

When Zhang Jinwen saw her four sisters in mortal danger, worried that her master would forbid the use of the enemy's antidote, she took it upon herself to first save the four, and then returned to report to Half-Side Old Nun.

What kind of person was Half-Side Old Nun? Handling such matters was even more painful than having her disciples killed; she furiously scolded Zhang Jinwen and swore to avenge this insult before she'd consider herself human again!

When the time came for the Golden Needle Holy Mother to face her tribulation, the aged nun from one side truly appeared, but she did not use the Green Bull Sword; instead, she borrowed the Five Mountains Cloud Bag from Cui Wugu, specifically designed to counteract the Flying Needle. She continuously entangled the Golden Needle Holy Mother in battle without cessation, waiting for the heavenly tribulation to arrive so she could crush the Golden Needle Holy Mother's bones into ashes and scatter her soul.

The Golden Needle Holy Mother continuously provoked her with words, challenging her to use the Mysterious Lady Needle against the Green Bull Sword. The aged nun simply sneered, and when the tribulation clouds eventually appeared, the Golden Needle Holy Mother fell into despair.

Cui Wugu appeared just in time, took back the Five Mountains Cloud Bag, and argued that although the Golden Needle Holy Mother deserved her fate, she had repented for many years and had a filial daughter, which merited mercy.

Only then did the aged nun use the Green Bull Sword to pierce the Golden Needle Holy Mother's Sun point, aiding her in completing her Soldier Disintegration. Afterwards, she had her disciples return all the Magical Treasures of the Golden Needle Holy Mother to Shi Longgu, keeping only the nine Mysterious Lady Needles.

She calculated that in the future, the two women of Immortal City would face a tribulation, one which would find them caught in Yu Wa's Mixed Element Qi sphere. The Mysterious Lady Needle was precisely their nemesis and could be used to curry favor with both the Xie Family and the Emei Sect.

She then secluded herself in the temple of Zhang Sanfeng to calculate meticulously, learning that Shi Feiyang had deep-seated enmity with the Xie Family and also had some history with Shi Longgu. She instructed her disciple to carry the Mysterious Lady Needle to Shi Feiyang and asked him to deliver it to Shi Longgu, returning it to its rightful owner.

Shi Feiyang realized the cause and effect and could not help but sincerely admire the old Daoist nun, appreciating her elegant handling of the matter, soothing to the mind and comparable to that of Xu Feiniang.

He then released a Flying Sword Transmission toward Gupo Ridge to pass a message to Shi Longgu.

Xu Feiniang, observing him handling the jade flask given by the Wudang Sect, appeared quite pleased and asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, what do you think about the proposal I just made?"

She had proposed to Shi Feiyang to select an official day to hold an opening ceremony for the market, inviting all the Sword Immortals from across the heavens to a grand gathering of a thousand immortals. This widespread announcement would let everyone know about the event, ensuring the Immortal Market thrived as people would come to trade what they lacked.

Shi Feiyang thought the idea was sound but elaborated that it required advanced preparation and meticulous attention to detail; otherwise, any disruption, such as a guest being killed, would tarnish their reputation.

"Fellow Daoist's proposal is excellent. I indeed share the same thought, but my abilities are limited. With Fellow Daoist's help, it's worth a try, though this matter is complex and requires strategic long-term planning."

Shi Feiyang began by overseeing the location selection with the Wudang Sect. Zhang Jinwen and her juniors weighed their options before finally settling on a yard.

Next, they discussed what items to sell. After a round of discussions, they decided to bring Wu Qingyang forward to manage the market yard, naming it "Wudang Pearl Garden" and selling various Magical Treasures crafted from beads like golden hairpins, sway aglets, necklaces, and bracelets, which they would refine together.

Xu Feiniang released two Flying Sword Transmissions, one to the Taiyin Hunyuan Ancestor and the other to the Fiery Fire Ancestor of the Huashan Sect, asking the Taiyin Hunyuan Ancestor to send more suitable people to strengthen the Wutai Sect's presence and inviting the Fiery Fire Ancestor to set aside past grievances and establish a Huashan Sect market yard.

She reiterated the benefits and risks, stating "With Qingcheng Sect, Snow Mountain Sect, Wudang Sect, and Kunlun Sect already present, the addition of our Wutai Sect and Huashan Sect would promote harmony. Unless the Emei Sect can resolve their conflicts with the Dragon Emperor into a peaceful resolution, they risk isolation... Even if they do come, I have ways to ensure they cannot stay here comfortably..."

She also repeated the rules set by Shi Feiyang, advising them to carefully consider sending representatives, so that a well-intended act does not turn detrimental.

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