Chapter 1106: Chapter 1105: Yang Caiyi Becomes Si Lingxi’s Disciple
"Oh my, everyone’s back!"
Returning to Great Jing with Shen Ying again, Lu Zheng discovered that both Si Lingxi and Liu Qingyan’s families had already returned.
"How was it? Smooth?" Lu Zheng asked Liu Qingyan.
There was no need to ask Si Lingxi, as nothing ever went unsmooth for her. In fact, a few days ago, he communicated with Si Lingxi through the Phoenix Divine Fire and learned she had attended a small gathering of several Great Demons in the Southern Border, causing her slight delay.
"It went smoothly," Liu Qingyan replied with a smile. "Caiyi was also well-liked by the Elder Lady. If I hadn’t mentioned that Sister Lingxi had an interest, she would have wanted to keep Caiyi at Tushan to personally mentor her."
A top-tier human cultivation genius staying at Tushan, growing up to marry a male fox, would eventually become one of their own.
Yang Caiyi was a bit shy, "I won’t stay at Tushan."
With interest, Shen Ying asked, "Oh, why’s that?"
Yang Caiyi scratched her head, "Because I need to take care of Grandma."
Shen Ying said, "Tushan should be willing to take your grandma along, right?"
Yang Caiyi blinked her big eyes, playfully saying, "They’re not as good as Sister Liu!"
Everyone laughed at her words.
It’s important to know that, although Yang Caiyi lived with everyone, she didn’t know the specific identities of Lu Zheng and others. It was only this New Year, following Liu Qingyan, that she discovered Liu Qingyan was of the Tushan Celestial Fox Bloodline.
Therefore, her firm rejection of the Tushan Celestial Fox Elder Lady’s kindness was quite substantial; how could Tushan not take good care of a mundane elderly woman?
Du Yueyao hugged Yang Caiyi and gave her a piece of candy.
"It’ll rot your teeth!"
"Brush your teeth well!"
"How is Grandma Yang doing?" Lu Zheng asked Du Yueyao.
Liu Qingyan took Yang Caiyi to Tushan, and Du Yueyao returned to Yizhou; she came back early and tended to Mrs. Yang’s illness.
"She’s much better. A few days ago, when the weather warmed up, she even went out to bask in the sun. She insisted on helping Aunt Liu with chores, but I stopped her."
"That’s good," Lu Zheng nodded, "The elderly consumed too much energy before, causing severe depletion. They need more time to recuperate."
"Come, let’s have a feast!"
...
At noon, Lu Zheng prepared a table full of dishes, and the family sat around it.
"By the way, when we returned, we passed through Pingdong Dao, taking a rest in Yuezhou," Liu Qingyan casually mentioned, "We even saw a Peach Blossom Temple. The inscription engraved "Peach Blossoms", and the main hall worshipped the Peach Blossom Fairy. You wouldn’t believe it, but the statue quite resembles Sister Ying."
Shen Ying chuckled softly.
Lu Zheng also laughed, "Of course, since Shen Ying received the Peach Blossom Fairy Seal from the Court, in a strict sense, all Peach Blossom Temples and Peach Blossom Shrines under Great Jing’s jurisdiction fall under her management from now on."
"Ah!?"
Everyone except Si Lingxi was shocked, their eyes widened.
Except for the sacrilegious practices of evil gods, building temples requires Court permission. Thus, other Peach Blossom Temples are normal Earth God Temples.
Even though these were established upon the people’s request due to the legend of "Peach Blossoms", the temple priest was appointed by the local Human World Court, and the Incense and Candle God resided through the City God System.
However, since Shen Ying received the Peach Blossom Fairy Seal, she can naturally intervene at any time, and the Incense and Candle Gods in these Peach Blossom Temples naturally become her subordinates.
Of course, if she doesn’t intervene, these Peach Blossom Temples will continue as they were, and the local City God will still receive incense, so there’s no need to worry about them being inattentive.
Thus, Shen Ying recounted her story of attending the City God Conference in Yanzhou.
"Impressive!"
"How many Peach Blossom Shrines are there in Great Jing now?" Du Yueyao asked curiously.
"Forty-seven," Shen Ying replied with a smile, "Including mine, that’ll make it forty-eight."
These forty-eight temples are not small shrines, and the Court doesn’t allow people to recklessly build temples. Most of these Peach Blossom Shrines and Peach Blossom Temples belong to subordinate prefectures or are located on important routes in towns and villages, not lacking incense.
Forty-eight Peach Blossom Shrines, distributed across the twenty-six states over the seven Daos of South and Central Great Jing.
Lu Zheng earnestly remarked, "Ying’er is now a dominant figure in the South and Central Great Jing."
"Hahaha..."
After having lunch, they moved to the Lu Family’s backyard under the persimmon tree.
Just past the New Year, the weather was still cool, but the midday sun was quite pleasant. Additionally, Lu Zheng casually cast a spell, quickly warming up the courtyard.
"Caiyi," Si Lingxi looked at Yang Caiyi.
"Sister Si?" Yang Caiyi cautiously glanced at Si Lingxi.
In this household, she feared Si Lingxi the most, always feeling Si Lingxi’s nobility and majesty, along with a scrutinizing gaze.
"You’re quite impressive; I’m willing to teach you a technique, would you like to become my apprentice?"
"Eh?"
Yang Caiyi was taken aback, instinctively looking to Liu Qingyan, only to see her encouraging smile.
"I... is it okay for me?"
Yang Caiyi pondered for a moment and hurriedly clarified, "I didn’t refuse Elder Lady Tu because I thought my sisters would teach me Immortal Techniques."
"Wonderful!"
As Yang Caiyi explained, Liu Qingquan suddenly cheered, "If Caiyi becomes Sister Lingxi’s apprentice, wouldn’t she have to call me Master Aunt as well?"
Everyone, "..."
"Thud!"
"Ow ow ow, it hurts, Sister, it hurts!" Liu Qingquan held her head, complaining.
Liu Qingyan retracted her hand, "Such impudence, go and copy the Yan Family Teachings thirty times."
"Sister! Please no!"
Ignoring the antics of Liu Qingquan, everyone turned their attention back to Yang Caiyi.
Naturally inspired, Yang Caiyi knelt towards Si Lingxi, "Caiyi greets Master!"
Si Lingxi nodded, "I am Si Lingxi, Master of South Border Phoenix Mountain. Your Senior Master is Lu Zheng, a direct disciple of White Cloud Temple, with two Senior Mistresses, one with the Tushan Celestial Fox Bloodline, and the other, a Peach Blossom Immortal in harmony with poetry. When going out, in your words and actions, don’t bring shame to the sect."
"Yes!" Yang Caiyi nodded hastily.
Si Lingxi flicked a finger, and a Spiritual Light shot into Yang Caiyi’s Sea of Consciousness.
"We don’t have many rituals; this ’Upper Yuan Spirit Light Three Treasures Birth Scripture’ is an inherited Cultivation Technique from the Upper Realm Female Immortal, Supreme Spirit Monarch. Go back and cultivate diligently. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."
Yang Caiyi felt a bit dizzy, then a large volume appeared in her mind.
After a brief pause, her mind went through the cultivation technique roughly, imprinting it into her Divine Soul.
"Thank you, Master!" Yang Caiyi bowed again.
"Rise." Without moving, Si Lingxi caused Yang Caiyi to stand up automatically.
Lu Zheng approached, "Is this cultivation technique one of the few Immortal Techniques of Phoenix Mountain?"
Si Lingxi nodded, "Indeed."
"’Upper Yuan Spirit Light Three Treasures Birth Scripture’, Supreme Spirit Monarch..."
"Should be Lady Shangyuan from the Blue Star legend," Si Lingxi mentioned.
"How did you acquire this cultivation technique?" Lu Zheng asked out of curiosity.
"Her disciple came to the Southern Border to establish a sect, offended me, and I annihilated them," Si Lingxi replied indifferently.
Lu Zheng: 〣(ºΔº)〣
