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Chapter 151. A Return to Familiar Places! Stories of the Southern Frontier!
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After Li Xiaoyao left, only Zixuan's heartbroken sobs remained in the Nuwa Temple. Listening to the sobs, Chu Yang suddenly recalled the scene of his first meeting with Zhao Ling'er.
That girl also likes to cry.
The Nuwa clan has a very stable genetic predisposition to crying, just like their spiritual power.
Chu Yang still disliked this kind of drama and interrupted, "Crying won't solve anything, it will only waste time. In the years you've been away from Nanzhao, everything that was going to happen has already happened. There's no point in doing anything except making amends."
Zi Xuan gazed at the statue of Nuwa, cast a spell to retrieve the Holy Spirit Pearl from her body, and then handed it out, saying, "Please, Your Majesty, take back this Holy Spirit Pearl. Zi Xuan is not worthy of possessing it."
The goddess Nuwa did not retrieve the Holy Spirit Pearl, but instead fell into complete silence.
Zixuan stood up anxiously, calling for the goddess Nuwa to appear, like a little girl who had gotten lost from her mother, wandering helplessly back and forth in the Nuwa Temple.
"Clearly, Goddess Nuwa does not approve of your method of making amends."
Chu Yang walked to Zi Xuan's side and tried to persuade her to put the Holy Spirit Pearl back, but Zi Xuan kept calling out to Goddess Nuwa. He shook his head, turned around and walked out of the Nuwa Temple.
Arriving at a deserted place, Chu Yang entered the Soul Palace.
As soon as he entered, Magic Chu Yang smiled and handed the newly upgraded Demon-Eating Gu to Immortal Chu Yang, saying, "The replication technology of the Demon-Eating Gu has reached a perfect level, and there will be no more loss of power. Moreover, we have also developed an upgraded version of the Demon-Eating Gu!"
The immortal Chu Yang took the Demon-Eating Gu and looked it over with curious eyes. "What does 'upgraded Demon-Eating Gu' mean?"
Magic Chu Yang explained proudly, "The original Demon-Eating Gu could only absorb demons, but the upgraded Demon-Eating Gu can work on demons and monsters, as long as the other party has a physical form."
The fantasy novelist Chu Yang was deeply shocked; science truly is the primary productive force.
"What about the Golden Silkworm Gu?"
The immortal swordsman Chu Yang asked impatiently.
"That thing is much more difficult to research than the Demon-Eating Gu, and it is extremely difficult to replicate. Perhaps we should be prepared for failure. More importantly, the process of a Golden Silkworm Gu from birth to maturity is very long, and we have not yet found a suitable way to speed up the process."
Magic Chu Yang looked worried. There was still too little information about Gu worms. Working in isolation was just a waste of time. To make a substantial breakthrough, he needed to collect more samples or learn about the Miao people's breeding techniques.
Immortal Chu Yang thought for a moment and said, "I am currently at the Nuwa Temple in the Nanzhao Kingdom, and I have Zi Xuan with me. She should recognize many Gu insects, which can help me find some materials."
Magic Chu Yang was overjoyed and nodded quickly, "That's for the best. We should get more Gu worms to study and try to learn as much about Gu worms as possible from her."
Afterwards, the immortal Chu Yang left the Soul Palace with the upgraded version of the Demon-Eating Gu he had just mastered.
Nuwa Temple.
Zi Xuan stood there, dejected, having accepted the fact that Goddess Nuwa no longer wanted to talk to her.
"Senior Zixuan, instead of being depressed, why don't you come and help me with something?"
Zi Xuan turned to look at Chu Yang standing at the door and said in a low voice, "You've seen me like this. It's not that I'm unwilling to help you, but I'm truly powerless to do so."
Chu Yang smiled and shook his head, saying, "I don't need to do anything. Senior Zixuan, just take me somewhere."
Zixuan looked surprised.
After a while, the two arrived at the Bai Miao people's settlement. Because the Baiyue Cult had been dominating the Nanzhao Kingdom in recent years, the Bai Miao people had migrated from the Nanzhao Kingdom to the deep mountains.
When Qing'er passed away, Zi Xuan returned once, but was driven out by the previous Holy Maiden.
Now, revisiting this place, her face is filled with sorrow.
"Why can't Goddess Nuwa let me and Xiaoyao go back to ten years ago, so that I can die in place of Qing'er?"
Zixuan murmured to herself.
"There is a destiny in the universe. Even if you could go back to the past, it would be difficult to change what is going to happen. That is why Goddess Nuwa told Xiaoyao not to try to change it."
Chu Yang glanced at her and strode into the Bai Miao tribe's residence.
In just over a decade, the population of the Bai Miao ethnic group has plummeted, now less than one-fifth of its peak size.
They ventured deep into the mountains, where they not only had to compete with the ferocious wild beasts for survival, but also had to constantly deal with the Moon Worship Cult.
Chu Yang, dressed in a Taoist robe, quickly attracted the attention of the Bai Miao people.
A group of armed Miao soldiers quickly surrounded him and Zixuan, their eyes filled with hostility, as if they were about to launch an attack at any moment.
"stop!"
A clear, melodious voice, like the song of a nightingale, rang out, deterring the Miao soldiers who were preparing to attack. The Miao soldiers and the nearby Bai Miao people showed respectful expressions, as if the newcomer held a high position.
Before long, Chu Yang saw a beautiful woman whose appearance was no less than that of Zi Xuan.
"Holy Maiden!"
The crowd called out in unison for the newcomer.
Ming Yuanqing.
She was the apprentice of the previous Holy Maiden Puppet Granny and the birth mother of the next Holy Maiden Anu.
The wife of the Drunken Sword Immortal.
What should I call my uncle's wife?
Chu Yang suddenly felt a headache coming on.
As soon as Ming Yuanqing appeared, he stared at Zixuan with indifferent eyes. She had seen this woman when she was very young, and her master had said that he would assist her in the future.
But in the end, it turned out to be Qing'er. She wholeheartedly helped Qing'er become the beloved witch queen, but Qing'er died.
When he and Qing'er needed help the most, this descendant of Nuwa, who had lived for hundreds of years, never appeared.
It was only after Qing'er suppressed the water demon beast that she pretended to come here and cry.
Lost in his memories, Mingyuan's face gradually showed anger.
If the puppet mother-in-law's feelings for Zixuan were out of disappointment and frustration, then Ming Yuanqing's feelings for Zixuan were simply resentment.
If she had been there, if she hadn't taken the Holy Spirit Pearl, the situation in the Nanzhao Kingdom today might not be like this!
“You are a sinner of the Nanzhao Kingdom and the Nuwa Clan. You should not be here. Your master made that very clear to you before he passed away!” Ming Yuanqing pointed outside. “Please leave here, and take your friend with you!”
She knew that Zixuan left for love, so the way she looked at Chuyang was a little strange.
Chu Yang immediately glared back!
joke!
According to the unwritten rules of the underworld, seducing Ersao is punishable by being drowned in a pig cage!
"I am a disciple of Mount Shu. I met Zhao Ling'er by chance on Immortal Spirit Island and escorted her all the way to Mount Shu. Now Ling'er is resting and taking care of her pregnancy in Yuzhou City at the foot of Mount Shu."
"After so much time has passed, Anu should have had some contact with Senior Saintess."
Chu Yang took a deep breath, forced a smile, and explained politely.
Ming Yuanqing's indifference vanished abruptly, replaced by a look of panic, his eyes filled with guilt and apology.
She quickly gestured for the Miao soldiers around her to step back, and walked up to Chu Yang in a few steps, asking in a gentle tone, "May I ask if you are Daoist Chu Yang of Mount Shu, or Daoist Xu Changqing?"
Upon suddenly hearing Xu Changqing's name from Ming Yuanqing's mouth, Zixuan couldn't help but be slightly lost in thought.
Chu Yang clasped his hands and said, "I am Chu Yang from the Shu Mountain Sect. Xu Changqing is my senior brother. I have come to the Bai Miao tribe today because I have a request. I hope that Senior Holy Maiden can help me."
Out of respect for Chu Yang, Ming Yuanqing finally allowed Zixuan to enter the long-missed home, leading the two to her room. However, her attitude remained cold.
However, she was like a different person when it came to Chu Yang, always appearing kind and approachable.
"I must thank Master Chu for saving Anu and Tang Yu. I told Anu long ago that Baiyue was a dangerous person, but the child is naive and always thought that Baiyue was a good person. Little did she know what that monster was like!"
When Anu was mentioned, Ming Yuanqing acted just like any other mother.
“Senior Holy Maiden, there’s no need to worry about Anu. She and Ling’er are in Yuzhou City, where Elder Shi and Tang Yu are protecting them, and my Uncle Sword Immortal is also looking after them.”
"Speaking of my martial uncle, he really likes Anu. He was supposed to be traveling the world, but now he stays in Yuzhou City and doesn't go anywhere. The two of them are really destined to be together."
"I don't know why, but he always cries when he's with Anu."
As Chu Yang vividly recounted Anu's time in Yuzhou City, Ming Yuanqing smiled affectionately, but his smile vanished upon hearing the name of the Drunken Sword Immortal.
Seeing that the time was right, Chu Yang said no more. He knew that Ming Yuan would eventually come looking for the Drunken Sword Immortal.
Or perhaps the Sword Immortal will eventually find himself confronting Ming Yuanqing.
"Master Chu has been talking for so long, but I haven't asked if there's anything the Bai Miao people can help with?"
Ming Yuanqing quickly interrupted the conversation.
“I am quite interested in the Gu worms of Miao territory, and that is why I have come today. But rest assured, senior, this is a fair trade, and I will pay you a reward that will satisfy you.”
Chu Yang took out a jade bottle from his pocket and poured out a few blood bodhi seeds.
"Master Chu, what are you saying? The Bai Miao tribe owes you a great debt of gratitude. Let alone a few Gu worms, as long as it's not a sacred object of the Nuwa tribe, we'll give you anything!"
Ming Yuanqing said with absolute certainty.
Chu Yang smiled.
It's a pleasure to talk to sensible people.
The two then talked for a long time. Chu Yang not only learned the method of raising Gu worms from the Bai Miao people, but also obtained a lot of Gu worms.
It's a pity there's no Golden Silkworm Gu.