Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden, Su Shenyun.
Upon hearing this na, Luo Xiu's heart couldn't help but stir, and he abruptly turned his head toward the several cultivators from the Celestial Realm who were drinking and chatting. He had never expected to accidentally hear news about Su Shenyun under such circumstances. But beyond the unexpected joy, Luo Xiu was more worried. From the conversation among those Celestial Realm cultivators, it was clear that Su Shenyun must have run into trouble.
Luo Xiu took a deep breath, made up his mind, and walked toward the counter. A mont later, he returned with a bottle of fine wine and approached the group of Celestial Realm cultivators he had overheard.
"Hey there, brothers," Luo Xiu said, refilling their cups with a grin. "I couldn't help but overhear you talking about that Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden, Su Shenyun. What's the story? Mind filling in?"
Seeing how friendly Luo Xiu was, the cultivators began to talk.
"Are you kidding , pal? You've never heard of the Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden, Su Shenyun?"
"She's the dream dao companion of countless cultivators!"
Luo Xiu scratched his head, offering a bashful smile. "I've only heard her esteed na, but I don't know much about her. That's why I wanted to learn more from you guys." He raised the bottle again. "Co on, brothers, let's top up our cups!"
"Heh!" A cultivator with a bristly beard gave Luo Xiu a peculiar look, raised his cup, and joked, "I bet you're one of those kids who hides under his blanket at night, fantasizing about the Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden, right?" He added, "You need to have so self-control, kid. Don't do it too often; it'll deplete your vital energy."
Luo Xiu laughed awkwardly, montarily speechless. Like hell I need to hide under a blanket to fantasize. What position *haven't* I tried with that Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden? What kind of kinky shit *haven't* we gotten into?
A cultivator with a hooked nose spoke up. "Speaking of which, the Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden has beco incredibly famous throughout the Celestial Realm these past few years. She's like a dark horse that appeared out of nowhere. Not only is she exceptionally talented in cultivation, but she's also Her Highness the Princess of the Green Hills Empire, making her status incredibly noble."
"Rumor has it, the Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden is the illegitimate daughter of the Pink Emperor. She was secretly raised by the Pink Emperor from birth, and it was only in recent years, once her cultivation was established, that she was allowed to make her debut." The hooked-nosed cultivator clapped Luo Xiu on the shoulder. "Young man, even if you don't know the Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden, you must know about the Pink Emperor, right?"
"The Pink Emperor is truly remarkable. She's a legendary figure whose stunning beauty amazed an entire era! As a woman alone, she faced all kinds of oppression upon her arrival in the Celestial Realm and was coveted by countless n. Yet she managed to carve out a place for herself, not only securing her footing but also establishing the Green Hills Empire. She even later joined the Cosmic Great Wall, becoming an honored Defender!"
Luo Xiu smiled. "Of course. Who doesn't know the legendary tales of the Pink Emperor?"
"Heh, so you see, kid, all you can do is fantasize about her daughter from under your blanket."
Ignoring the taunt, Luo Xiu asked, "So, my good brothers, why did the Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden go to the Immortal Grass Forest?"
"That I'm not sure about. Perhaps she went for the Celestial Nourishing Grass, or maybe for that legendary Wordless Stele. In any case, the Immortal Grass Forest is the territory of the Ageless Tribe and is extrely perilous. Almost no one who enters ever cos back alive!"
Hearing this, Luo Xiu's eyes lit up. He never expected that while asking about Su Shenyun, he would also stumble upon news of the Celestial Nourishing Grass and the Wordless Stele.
...
「Outside Sky Divine City」
Amidst a vast sea of clouds, a giant black bird soared, its rather unlodious song echoing through the sky.
"The ship I'm waiting for has yet to arrive, the one I'm waiting for still doesn't understand!"
"..."
"Before one wave subsides, another one attacks!"
"..."
"Deep in the Sad Pacific, deep with sorrow—!"
Luo Xiu sat cross-legged on the black bird's broad back, veins bulging on his forehead as he fought the urge to scream.
Lao Ba finished his song and asked in his distinctly grating voice, "Hehe, Crown Prince, how was my rendition of 'Sad Pacific'? You're the one who taught it to when you were young. Did it capture the desolate yet beautiful love in your heart? Did it remind you of your wild, unrestrained youth?"
At this point, Luo Xiu's face was darker than Lao Ba's feathers. He forced a smile and said, "It was great. Just don't sing it again."
"You got it!"
"I need so peace and quiet," Luo Xiu said.
"You got it! Lao Ba will just be a quiet, handso bird!"
Luo Xiu ignored him and sank into thought. Based on his inquiries at the tavern, he had now confird two things. First, the Nine-tailed Celestial Maiden Su Shenyun was indeed the sa woman he had been separated from for decades. Second, her trip to the Immortal Grass Forest was for either the Celestial Nourishing Grass or the Wordless Stele. The Celestial Nourishing Grass was precisely what Luo Xiu had co to this twelfth layer to find. As for the Wordless Stele, Guijian Chou had ntioned it before, telling him to go see it if he had the chance and suggesting it might be sothing the Ancient God had left for him.
The silence was broken once more by the irrepressibly lonely Lao Ba. "Crown Prince, I'm truly moved by your love. You're willing to go find her, even knowing the Immortal Grass Forest is full of dangers."
Luo Xiu ca back to his senses and asked, "Speaking of which, how long will it take to reach the Immortal Grass Forest?"
Lao Ba sighed. "You might not know this, Your Highness, but this twelfth layer has a Law restriction, so this is as fast as I can fly. All in all, it'll probably take three or four days to get there."
"It really takes that long?" Luo Xiu asked, surprised.
Lao Ba turned his head and winked. "Absolutely! No kidding! But rest assured, Your Highness, Lao Ba will soar with all his might to take you to your love!"
Black Fatty, who had been napping on Lao Ba's back, suddenly snapped his eyes open and roared, "Love, my ass! Can't you just shut up for a second, you damn chicken?"
Lao Ba instantly flared up. "Don't get cocky, you black dog! When Eighth Master gets angry, even I'm scared of myself! Watch it, or I'll throw you off!"
Luo Xiu sighed and shook his head, having no desire to deal with the two morons. Whenever they were together, he never had a mont's peace.
Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew toward them, carrying a faint, pleasant fragrance. Luo Xiu's gaze hardened as he stared at the slender figure that had appeared with the wind. "You?"
The newcor was the mysterious white-haired man.
Luo Xiu sized him up, catching another whiff of the lingering scent. What kind of man wears perfu?
"Do you need sothing?" Luo Xiu asked.
The white-haired man remained expressionless. "Just passing through."
Luo Xiu smirked. "So you're looking to hitch a ride?"
Lao Ba, however, was not pleased. "Scram, scram, scram! Where the hell did you co from, kid? Get away from ! Get off Eighth Master's back right now, or I'll give you a couple of good smacks with my wings!"
The white-haired man ignored Lao Ba, speaking only to Luo Xiu. "I happen to be going to the Immortal Grass Forest as well and spotted you on the way."
"Is that so."
The white-haired man gave a slight nod and turned his back to Luo Xiu. In truth, he had been secretly watching Luo Xiu all along. And his journey was no coincidence.
Lao Ba shouted angrily, "Hey, you white-haired sissy! If you're going to Erxian Bridge, then take your Chenhua Avenue! Don't loiter on my back! I, Lao Ba, am a Divine Beast, you know! How can I let people just step on my back whenever they please? Don't I, Eighth Master, have so dignity?"
"That's enough, Lao Ba," Luo Xiu said. "This brother helped us back in Sky Divine City."
"Fine! I'll give the Crown Prince so face today!"
Luo Xiu turned to the white-haired man. "Ao Debiao. What should I call you, bro?"
"My surna is Bai."
"Brother Bai."
...
「In the depths of the Immortal Grass Forest」
Within a luxurious palace constructed entirely from wood, a woman in a long white dress stood at the front of the grand hall. Holding a magic wand, she gazed at a crystal ball floating in the Void, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"It seems a few more clueless humans are heading for the Immortal Grass Forest."
A little girl who looked to be only seven or eight years old asked curiously, "High Priest, by using these human cultivators, can we truly make the Wordless Stele reveal a divine oracle?"
The High Priest sighed softly. Picking up the hem of her skirt, she walked over to a large wooden table and stared at a Star River Plate covered in cryptic runes. "I have faith in the Queen. According to Her Majesty the Queen's calculations before her fall, as long as we activate the Wordless Stele, the youth with the Divine Eye will appear before our tribe. He will then interpret the oracle and help us find Her Highness the Princess."
Saying this, the High Priest sighed again.
"My only fear is that after centuries in the outside world, Her Highness the Princess has already developed worldly attachnts and can no longer practice the Immortal Divine Skill."
"..."
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