After vanquishing two demon humans, Yue Wen breathed a sigh of relief and once again reunited with his uncle.

Shi Feiyang saw the extreme pallor on his face, void of the slightest hint of color, and knew that he had been drained of much spiritual energy and blood by the sorcery of the demoness from afar.

Fortunately, his cultivation was rooted in the true traditions of the Mysterious Sect, solid in foundation. Even in the Demon Realm, he had not allowed himself to be swayed by temptation, so his Primordial Qi remained unharmed.

He handed Yue Wen an Elixir, bidding him to take it, then inquired about his recent condition.

It turned out that, in recent years, the two elders of Song Mountain had been targeted and attacked several times by Blood Shadow Divine Light wielder Deng Yin from behind, narrowly escaping death. Blessed with great luck, they had avoided fatal harm and, as a result, no longer dared to roam about as freely as before.

Originally, Zhu Lian Cave at Heng Mountain was Yue Wen's abode. Bai Guyi had cultivated there for a time, but most often, he stayed with Zhu Mei at Song Mountain.

Now, neither of the two were at Song Mountain anymore. Zhu Mei did not return to Qingcheng, nor did Bai Guyi come to Heng Mountain. Most of the time, they both hid and cultivated within Emei Mountain, only occasionally venturing out for short periods.

Bai Guyi had instructed Yue Wen that, with the Dao waning and demons on the rise, it was best to cultivate in seclusion within the cave, to not open the cave door lightly, let alone be lured out to invite trouble. He had to stay hidden for at least sixty years.

Yue Wen remembered his teacher's advice and had spent these past years honestly staying inside his cave, not venturing anywhere.

However, this time Luo Ziyuan's disciple was being pursued by demon humans and sought help, fleeing to him. Having been neighbors on Heng Mountain for many years and enjoying a good relationship, Yue Wen naturally couldn't stand by and watch someone die. He opened the cave door to chase the demon humans away, but in the short time he stood speaking at the entrance, he caught Qin Mo's eye.

In the moment of crisis, Yue Wen forcibly sent Luo Ziyuan's disciple away while he himself got trapped in the Demon Formation. Had Shi Feiyang not arrived in time, the consequences would have been unthinkable.

As for why Luo Ziyuan was not on the mountain, Shi Feiyang knew the reason; it was because the Heavenly Fox Fairy Xiaoxiao had encountered a tribulation. Xiong Man had even rushed over in advance. He hadn't seen her when he left seclusion this time, and as Luo Ziyuan was the eldest senior sister of the three sisters from Min Mountain, she naturally had to go and help.

Yue Wen invited his "Uncle" into the cave for tea. Shi Feiyang deliberately delayed for a few moments with chit-chat before making to leave. However, from the east, two golden sword lights swiftly approached at high speed, and in the blink of an eye, they descended close by. After landing, two women appeared, one in purple and the other in black—it was Luo Ziyuan and Xiong Man.

Seeing Yue Wen present and unharmed, Luo Ziyuan breathed a long sigh of relief and smiled, "We heard from a disciple that Yue Wen was trapped by demon humans with evil skills, so we hurried back. Fortunately, True Master of the Jade Cave arrived in time. If my dear nephew had been harmed because of my foolish disciple, they really would have been beyond redemption!"

As she was a senior, Yue Wen quickly paid his respects. He had a closer relationship with Luo Ziyuan and her disciple than with the Emei Sect, so there was no need for such formalities. Luo Ziyuan's words were meant for Yue Yun.

Luo Ziyuan introduced Xiong Man as her junior sister, and Yue Wen also hastened to pay his respects as a junior.

Xiong Man harbored some complaints against her senior sister Luo Ziyuan, who also resented her for straying from the righteous path. Nevertheless, both had a decent relationship with their younger sister Xiaoxiao, who had repeatedly tried to mediate between them.

After all, the three sisters did share affection for each other. A few years prior, when Xiong Man rescued one of Luo Ziyuan's disciples, the Old Maiden Wuqing Fire Zhang Sangu from the hands of demon humans, relations had already improved. Xiong Man possessed a sense of chivalry, and with Xiaoxiao's tribulation now passed, hearing that Yue Wen was besieged, she had followed Luo Ziyuan to conduct a duel.

Luo Ziyuan introduced Xiong Man to the "True Master of the Jade Cave," who greeted her as "Yue Fellow Daoist." Shi Feiyang looked at this disciple with pride, returning the greeting with "Xiong Fellow Daoist."

Yue Wen invited everyone into the cave and served the best Cloud Mist Immortal Tea to his three elders. Shi Feiyang asked about the tribulation that Xiaoxiao faced.

Luo Ziyuan smiled peculiarly, "The tribulation has been overcome, but it has led to a whole new set of issues..."

Shi Feiyang was waiting precisely for these "new issues." He could not directly go to Emei Mountain under the guise of Yue Yun, nor could he take Yue Wen with him; that would be too conspicuous.

Lacking a sufficient reason for going, someone might divine and easily deduce something. Even if the divinations seemed a bit strange, given Qi Shuming's current Dao Level, he would be cautious and on guard. If he sought help from some senior expert, Shi Feiyang might very well give himself away.

Therefore, he needed a justifiable, seamlessly smooth excuse that wouldn't raise any suspicions, and this excuse lay in Xiaoxiao's tribulation.

This situation goes back to when Shi Feiyang first arrived in Central Earth, on Yan Lake peak, where he sought the Yu Ding.

Back then, he met a Sword Immortal named Situ Ding, who was also a General.

During the retrieval of the treasure, he lent Shi Feiyang a hand, and taking advantage of this opportunity, Shi Feiyang taught him some foundational cultivation methods of the true Mysterious Sect.

Situ Ding returned to diligent cultivation, gaining immense benefits and making significant progress in both mana and swordmanship.

Originally, his fate in the novel dictated he would die at the hands of others after being transferred from the South to the North. Now, his destiny had shifted—not only did his swordsmanship improve, but the world's circumstances had changed too, and he had lived peacefully ever since.

He had a son named Situ Xingming, who was talented and bright, practicing the technique of Sword Control from a young age.

Situ Xingming was quite rebellious. With his father acquiring a son in his old age came indulgence, and after reaching his twenties without marrying, he neglected his duties.

Eventually, Situ Ding arranged a marriage for him with a disciple of the Wutai Sect's Sword Immortal, Xu Feiniang.

However, Situ Xingming did not appreciate the match and instead took a "technical instructor" from a brothel, insisting on marrying her.

Situ Ding, for this reason, beat his son thoroughly, breaking more than a dozen rattan sticks.

Yet, Situ Xingming was adamant about marrying the technician. Situ Ding tried everything to split them up, resulting in a standoff between father and son that lasted half a year.

This matter angered the Wutai Sect, especially Xu Feiniang, who even threatened to sever the heads of father and son with her Flying Sword.

On a night when the wind was high and the moon was dark, Situ Xingming eloped with the technician.

The two retreated to Jiangnan to live in seclusion and within a few years, had a child, hoping for a peaceful life, and named him Situ Ping.

Years later, a Daoist steeped in yin energy came to their door claiming to be the Taiyin Hunyuan Ancestor, the Sect Hierarch of the Wutai Sect. He told the couple that the woman was the reincarnation of his disciple, Jiang San Gu.

In her previous life, Jiang San Gu had perished in the Star Constellations Sea, her Primordial Spirit was wounded, losing the ability to reincarnate herself. She was naturally carried by the flow of life, this time born into the mortal world.

She and Situ Xingming had a predestined connection, and despite some twists in this life, they ended up together, it seemed destined.

He awakened Jiang San Gu's past life memories, bestowed upon her a set of Flying Swords, two Magical Treasures, and a Daoist book, instructing her to cultivate diligently in preparation for the third swordfight.

He particularly mentioned that Situ Ping was a key figure, and sooner or later, members of the Emei Sect were bound to make contact with him and seek to take him under their wing.

The Wutai Sect harbored a deep-seated enmity towards the Emei Sect, warning Situ Xingming and Jiang San Gu by no means to agree or they would be treated as apostates.

With her past life memories restored, Jiang San Gu wept thoroughly, repledging allegiance to her master.

Yet after the Taiyin Hunyuan Ancestor left, Jiang San Gu couldn't help but feel uncomfortable inside.

After living two lives, Jiang San Gu had lost her past pride and ambition. She had no desire to be involved in violent disputes anymore. The deep enmity of the Emei and Wutai Sects was not of concern to her, primarily because she felt powerless to intervene...

All she wanted now was to live peacefully with her husband and son forever.

She feared the Emei Sect would come looking for them and was even more worried her master would return, dragging her entire family into a battle with the Emei Sect.

So, the couple moved house again, reasoning that no matter where they moved, they could still be found. As the saying goes, "The greatest hiding is in plain sight," so they decided it was best to hide among the throngs of people, where it was hardest to be divined.

They ended up moving to a bustling city and opened a tofu shop. They ground soybeans and made tofu from dawn to dusk, not to earn money, but to avoid drawing attention to their extraordinary identities.

In order to keep their identities hidden, they didn't even pass on any specialized mental methods, only teaching some basic breathing exercises to strengthen the body.

However, if the Emei Sect intended to find them, they could do so even if they were hiding in a crack in the earth, and soon enough, Zhuge Jingwo arrived.

Zhuge Jingwo realized Jiang San Gu's intentions. He did not approach them directly but rented a house nearby and brought his daughter.

At that time, Han'er had run off with Shi Feiyang, and he only brought his elder daughter, Ziling, arranging for her to attend the same academy as Situ Ping, becoming classmates and studying together.

Ziling, a half-breed of humans and a Heavenly Fox, with a handsome father and a beautiful mother, was exceptionally beautiful and carried an ethereal presence. When she entered the academy, she immediately garnered attention from everyone.

Even the teachers secretly exclaimed, "What kind of parents could raise such a child? She's truly a little fairy!"

The young boys in the class were also captivated by this exquisite girl, each trying to strike up conversation and eager to present gifts.

Ziling was not only beautiful and dignified, her every smile made one feel as if they were bathed in sunlight, penetrating straight through to their hearts, as if the whole world was filled with light and warmth.

And she was very polite, even her voice was pleasant — soft and glutinous, full of the gentleness of a Jiangnan girl yet with an inviolable and respectable aura.

She tactfully rejected the kindness of others, only taking the initiative to befriend Situ Ping, eager to become his friend.

Situ Ping was flattered. Amidst the envious, jealous, and resentful gazes from all the boys at the academy, he walked to and from school with Ziling every day, exchanged gifts, and studied together.

Situ Ping felt like he was the happiest person in the world!

Gradually, he noticed that Ziling often looked troubled, so he asked her about it.

At first, Ziling wouldn't say, but after his repeated questioning, she finally spoke with tearful eyes about her mother's troubles, and that only Situ Ping could save her.

Situ Ping at this time was unlike the original character in the story, who lost his parents when he was still in swaddling clothes and lived a hard life for years, resulting in extreme self-doubt.

Now, with both parents alive, although living in hidden poverty, he was showered with love. Jiang San Gu and her husband, feeling guilty their son could not cultivate Immortal Law from young, compensated in other ways, thus Situ Ping had a measure of youthful pride.

Upon hearing Ziling's words, he was immediately displeased, "So you befriended me just for my help in saving your mother? There's no need for such trouble! I, Situ Ping, am a man who stands tall and erect in the world, and to whoever

comes to me with difficulties and strife, I will lend my full support if I am able! Of course, I don't have money as my parents are just tofu sellers and I don't have my own earnings. As for lifesaving matters,

even if we were strangers on the street, you'd only need to mention it, and I wouldn't stand idly by! You needn't resort to such seductions, there's no need to sully my sincere and honest heart, it's disgusting!"

These words made Ziling's face blush crimson. She bit her lip, at a loss for words.

Seeing this, Situ Ping assumed she was tacitly agreeing and grew even angrier. He stood up and walked away.

Ziling called out from behind, choking, "Ping, whether this works out or not, you must never tell your parents, they will surely oppose it, and then my mother won't survive!"

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