97 Karmic Debt · Golden Needle Holy Mother

  Everyone joined forces to drive away Geng Kun, and the young master of Tianjian Mountain knew that this place was full of masters, and it would be difficult to gain an advantage by coming here rashly. Moreover, he had also made up his mind to stand in the Emei faction, so he never showed up. Many people were somewhat disappointed, especially the irascible and pugnacious Yuan Changlao, who complained more than once: "The great name of Fusang Ghost is renowned far and wide, I originally wanted to have a match with him."

  Yue Qingdao said: "Looking at Tianjian Mountain's little boy's behavior today, you can't avoid a fight in the future. You'd better be prepared!"

  Liu Bu Xū came over and took out three gemstones the size of pears, crystal clear and sparkling, and handed them to Yue Qing.

  Yue Qing took a look: "Geng Kun's Jiutian Hanling Pearl was refined from his efforts of hundreds of years, gathering the cold essence of the moon and condensing it. Once it explodes, an area of hundreds of miles around will be shrouded in violent cold air, causing the sky to collapse and the earth to sink, with extreme coldness that can freeze everything into ice or turn them into powder. All living things will perish unless they have a true spiritual map. Although we won't be harmed today, it's not easy to take it back so easily. Later, when breaking the Earth Fire True Flame, we'll need to spend more effort."

  Liu Bu said in a low voice to Yue Qing: "Xun Lan had an unusual treasure hidden in her sleeve, and several times she wanted to send it out but stopped."

  Yue Qing walked and smiled: "I can't figure out what kind of treasure they used, but it should be the nemesis of Tian Gan Zhu or Han Jue Zhu. This time they came to win over Cui Shan Pai, they are selling well, Tian Gan Zhu is one trick, Han Jue Zhu is one trick, if the young master of Tian Qian Mountain comes to make trouble again, it's another trick. If they really succeed, Cui Shan Pai will owe Emei Pai a great favor, and in the future three times of sword fighting, Cui Shan Pai will find it difficult to stand on our side."

  Liu Bu said, "When I came out, my brother told me that in the past few years, Emei Sect has encountered successive setbacks. The four great elders have fallen one after another, and the three immortals and two old men are not easy to deal with. The situation is already very different from before. Let me tell you to be careful and guard against them going crazy."

  Yue Qing nodded and said, "If it were in the past, a small school like Lao Mountain Sect that can only cultivate to the Immortal Realm would not be noticed by them. Even if they went to ask for help, they might not get a good face. They thought they were high above, and regarded all other schools as inferior, except for their own family. Now, Bai Yuanjing and Xun Lanyin came together to congratulate us, which is a sign. Si Taixu thought he felt good, but in fact, it's not that big of a deal. However, at present, Emei Sect can only use some small tricks against us, and it's impossible for them to make a big move like 'a desperate dog jumping over the wall'. The Ci Yun Temple is right in front of Emei Sect, and Qingluo Valley is nearby. If they don't get rid of these two places first, they can't come to the north on a large scale to fight against us."

  Two people walked up the mountain with the crowd, back to the left hall of Taiqing Palace. Xu Fei Niang went to greet Bai Ling Xian and they had not returned yet. The servant presented a special tea to entertain them. Yue Qing took out a Huanyuan Jindan and soaked it in the tea water, handing it to the servant: "Go and water the peonies and mountain tea outside the temple again, this time don't drink it secretly, I'll give you another one later." The little Taoist priest left with a bow.

  Liu Bu's eyes sparkled as he held his tea cup and smiled: "Elder brother, you're really going to great lengths."

  Yue Qingdao said: "The Emei School is not only powerful, but also has many cunning and sinister people. In the past, my master was still competing with them when he was alive, and it was often a defeat. I am not capable of withstanding it, so naturally I have to be extremely cautious. A slight mistake can lead our Wutai School, as well as these fellow Taoists who are on good terms with us, into an irreparable disaster!"

  Two people were talking, a little Taoist came in and reported: "Jin Zhen Sheng Mu is outside with her daughter asking to see you."

  Yue Qing and Liu Bu Xi exchanged a smile: "Please come in quickly."

  Jin Zhen Sheng Mu was a Taoist nun in her sixties, wearing clothes made of golden silkworm silk that was soft and fine to the touch. The fabric seemed weightless on her body, with a subtle golden sheen that shifted as she moved. In recent years, Jin Zhen had become increasingly low-key due to the approaching heavenly calamity, using medicine to remove the layer of golden light from her clothes, leaving only a dark gold color. Nevertheless, wherever she went, she still attracted attention. Her face showed nascent wrinkles, and her silver hair was neatly combed into a Guifei bun, adorned with seven small golden swords.

  She was only fifteen years old, with a natural beauty and a slender figure. Her face still had the innocence and purity of a young girl, but her eyes sparkled with a hint of charm as she glanced around. She wore a pale purple dress and walked in holding her mother's arm.

  Yu Qing and Liu Bu Xue stood up together to welcome them. The Golden Needle Saint Mother smiled and let her daughter pay respects to the two Shifu.

  Both sides sat down as host and guest, exchanged a few pleasantries, and the Golden Needle Saint Mother repeatedly praised the momentum of the Wutai Sect and Yue Qing's flying sword. Looking at Yue Qing's expression, it seemed that she understood her intentions, so she didn't beat around the bush either: "To be honest, my heavenly tribulation will arrive in a few years, I'm not afraid to laugh at you two, I know that there is only one or two chances of passing through, I have no disciples, only this daughter, her character and talent as a mother I am deeply aware of, when I am still able to protect her for a while, if I am not here, she will definitely fall into the evil path."

  "Mother!" Shi Longgu said with some discontent, pouting.

  Jin Zhen Sheng Mu patted her shoulder: "I'm talking to you two seniors, don't interrupt."

  Shi Long's aunt pouted and squatted down beside her mother to massage her legs.

  The Golden Needle Saint's face showed an expression that was half doting and half helpless: "I came here today for two major reasons. Firstly, I know that I won't be able to pass the tribulation, so I want to reincarnate again before the heavenly tribulation arrives. I saw the flying sword you used to drive away Geng Yun, its light was shining brightly, and it shouldn't have been stained with human blood yet. I thought of borrowing your flying sword to resolve this, in order to protect my primordial spirit." She said while carefully observing Yue Qing's expression, seeing that he didn't show any signs of refusal, she continued: "The second thing is about my daughter, I want her to join your sect after I reincarnate. I don't care if she learns any skills or not, as long as the master takes good care of her and doesn't let her be seduced by evil people, even if it means keeping her on Mount Wutai forever. This old woman is eternally grateful, willing to offer my lifelong study of needle techniques, as well as the 99 Eighty-One Roots of the Mysterious Female Needle that I spent many years cultivating, as a token of gratitude."

  Yue Qing held the teacup, gently stirring the tea with a covered bowl, lost in thought. At this moment, Xu Fei Niang led Bai Ling Xian and other disciples to walk in, just about to speak, suddenly saw Jin Zhen Sheng Mu, smiled and said: "When did the Holy Mother get acquainted with my fellow disciple, and actually had an all-night conversation again?" Called over Bai Ling Xian and Shi Sheng, "This is the number one master of flying needles under the sky, the senior who entered the Tao earlier than me, Jin Zhen Sheng Mu. You quickly come to pay respects!"

  Bai Ling Xian and the others stepped forward, bowing their heads in respect. The Golden Needle Saint Mother smiled and said: "Wan Miao Xian Gu has joked, it's just some side door techniques, not worth mentioning."

  Yue Qing asked them about the progress, and Xu Fei Nang said: "The Taiyin Earth Web is indeed a precious legacy of Da Yu. With one web, countless fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs were caught. I selected some with good spiritual qualities and have already sent them back to the mountain using the Shake Light Divine Symbol. Liu Shidi and Deng Shimiao should have arranged their residences by now."

  The White Spirit Fairy presented a small bronze tripod with an ancient color, a stack of black silk fine mesh and four small flags embroidered with spiritual beasts: "The disciple followed the instructions of the Master, went to Yandang Mountain in Zhejiang, used the Pre-Heavenly Four Spiritual Flags to seal off Yan Lake, and fought against the divine fish inside for seven days and seven nights. First, he seized his Yu Ding, then captured him. Since he was willing to surrender, he helped him refine his body with the Hunyuan Golden Elixir given by Master Shu, and it took forty-nine days to succeed. He brought it back to report to Master Shu." As she spoke, she let the boy behind her come forward to kowtow to Yue Qing.

  Yue Qing looked at the boy, who appeared to be fourteen or fifteen years old. His skin was dark and his long hair fell to his shoulders, tied back with a red headband into three braids, each adorned with five pearls. His eyes were large and black, shining brightly with spirit. He wore a dark green long shirt, a jade belt buckle, a white jade pendant, and had all the usual perfume sachets and embroidered pouches. On his feet he wore thin-soled boots, looking just like a young master from a noble family.

  Yu Qing looked at him and couldn't help but laugh: "Is this outfit something Ling'er helped you with?"

  The boy answered honestly: "It was my sister who helped me dress up." He also uncomfortably adjusted his waistband.

  Yu Qing looked at Bai Ling Xian: "You've already given him a name?"

  Bai Ling Xian Dao: "This younger brother of mine, although his magical powers are profound and he looks extremely fierce, is actually simple-minded and obedient. I took a liking to him at first sight, so I gave him the name Bai Kun."

  Yu Qingdao said, "The character Yu is a homophone for 'fish', so people will know at once that he's an unusual fish. Just like Bai Shen, when your master first gave him the name with the character 'can' which has the same pronunciation as 'caution', it was to remind him to be cautious of evil people all the time, and thus named him with the character 'shen'. Let's give him a new name too."

  The boy said: "As a disciple, I am also a fish, and I am of a different kind. This is the way it was born and raised, and there is no need to avoid it. Sister's choice of the word '鲧' (a type of fish) is good, and there is no need to change it again."