Inside the Zhang Family Ancestral Hall
As bundles of treasure notes transformed into blue smoke, they pierced straight into the azure clouds.
At this moment, a magnificent incense power lingered within the ancestral hall, spanning heaven and earth.
Within the vast Immortal Sect, inside a majestic and ethereal giant Saint Realm, an incomparably beautiful existence was silently waiting.
This is the Cyan Faith Hall
She is the Qingxia Goddess, the chief guardian of the Jasper Pool, ranking prominently among the many female immortals in the Jasper Pool.
At this moment, Qingxia Goddess’s beautiful eyes glimmered as she lifted her gaze, looking at the Two Realms Pool before her.
The Nine-Colored Pool Water was like a mirror.
A moment later, a large cluster of intense Divine Light appeared, and countless golden Yuanbao could be seen emerging, instantly falling into her body.
"Three thousand perfect incenses from the Zhang family!"
Qingxia Goddess’s phoenix eyes slightly flickered.
For a female immortal of her level, such a degree of wish power had very limited use.
Even if its quality was flawless, an extremely rare flawless incense, containing the rhythm of the Heavenly Dao.
Yet in the tedious divine position, it was a rare form of amusement.
At this moment, Qingxia Goddess’s gaze suddenly shifted as she saw a great wave erupt from the Two Realms Pool, and the Nine-Colored Pool Water bubbled up.
Melodic strings dispersed, and heavenly music echoed.
In an instant, a golden ray flew down into her hand.
It was a golden seven-layer treasure tower.
The golden light was lively, with seven golden bells swaying in the wind. The bell’s sound had a peculiar tranquility and harmony, transformation hostility into peace, eliminating all myriad delusions and stray thoughts.
"Is this a Merit Dharma Artifact, born from the Innate, nurtured by the Heavenly Dao?"
Qingxia Goddess immediately stood up and slightly scrutinized this treasure tower.
The rarity of a Merit Treasure cannot be overstated!
Merit Dharma Artifacts are extremely rare items in the Immortal Realm.
Especially for some special Immortal Gods, such as those plagued by Tribulation Fiends or deep karmic forces, it could be a lifeline.
Let alone using it for oneself, selling it would also fetch a high price.
"Never expected such a change could occur?!"
With her Dao Heart fluctuating, a multitude of flowers bloomed within her divine realm, and a hint of surprise emerged in her eyes.
Putting aside the value of this Soul Suppression Tower to her.
This object was now truly a lifesaver for her sister.
Her sister was enduring the Demon Tribulation and wanted to re-enter the mortal world. This treasure could protect a thread of True Spirit for her, offering hope for return after reincarnation.
It was truly a lifeline.
Qingxia Goddess effortlessly collected this golden Divine Tower, her phoenix eyes in contemplation.
Considering this, as the "ancestor," she naturally needed to make a gesture of goodwill and couldn’t take advantage without recompense.
Offering some reciprocation was only right.
However, looking at the narrow passage to the Celestial Realm, Qingxia Goddess’s mind shifted, as with her Dao practice, some items of great power couldn’t temporarily be sent through.
It would also be quite against the rules.
Although, as a Yaochi Fairy, she had some privileges, she couldn’t overstep the bounds.
To avoid being seized upon by rivals.
Currently, she could only send some small items or intangible treasures, such as bestowing a cup of destiny or a Qi Fortune Golden Pearl of that size.
"Golden Pearl? Right, recently the Southern Celestial Fire God sent me several exquisite ones in return for a favor, and after sending them, I believe I still have one remaining!"
In her contemplation, a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes.
With a thought, an invisible small sphere appeared in her fair jade palm, which then floated out and fell into the Celestial Pool, later to be taken by the Cyan Bird Messenger.
At the same time, she hurried off with the Soul Suppression Tower to another Immortal Realm!
...
In the Zhang Family, Fanglin Residence, after returning to his room, Zhang Jian fell asleep.
In his dream, he saw a giant cyan bird fly out in the direction of the ancestral hall, suddenly with a ray of light falling outside his window.
In the dream, Zhang Jian felt a blazing flame fall from the sky into his heart.
A moment later, a golden-glowing goddess manifested, her figure tall, graceful, and divine beyond reproach.
In a daze, Zhang Jian also rose from his bed.
In that moment, he vaguely saw the cyan bird enter his embrace!
With a wave of her hand, a beam of flame transformed into a red light and flew out, instantly to Zhang Jian’s body.
"Young Master Zhang, this is a return from the Lord Envoy for your ancestral worship, an Immortal Family exotic treasure, may you enjoy it!"
Her voice was gentle, as if about to say more, suddenly sensing an intense Divine Light in the Profound Void about to spill over, she frowned and swiftly mounted the cyan bird to soar into the sky.
This Great Realm was extraordinary, harboring many taboos that even they could not breach, needing to abide by the Celestial Law, or they would face peril.
In his dream, Zhang Jian vaguely felt a massive cyan bird, obscuring the sky, descending from the heavens. As it passed by him, an Immortal Apricot fell into his hand.
Countless mysterious sounds appeared in his ears, leaving him dizzy, unable to discern clearly, vaguely understanding a message that the ancestral worship had garnered a response from an ancestor.
Bestowing him with a Southern Fire Immortal Apricot.
Simultaneously informing him of the apricot’s origins.
Moments later, Zhang Jian awoke with a start, naturally sitting up from his bed, noticing at the same time an unusual object in his hand.
It was a fire-red ’pearl’!
Emitting a brilliant fiery red light throughout its body!
A rich and clear fragrance faintly wafted from it, tantalizing his taste buds and mouthwatering.
It was a fire-red Immortal Apricot!
Zhang Jian did not know its roots, but he faintly understood it was far from ordinary.
In fact, the Southern Fire Immortal Apricot in his hand was a descendant of the Heaven and Earth Divine Object Wind and Thunder Immortal Apricot, several generations apart from the Heaven and Earth Spirit Root Wind and Thunder Immortal Apricot, yet still a treasure, consuming it could strengthen the foundation and nourish the essence, enhance divine wisdom, and strengthen spiritual soul.
Excitement was evident in Zhang Jian’s eyes, as it was the first tangible item he had received.
Tangible objects and intangibles are still somewhat different.
Looking at the Immortal Apricot in his hand, Zhang Jian thought for a moment and took a few bites of it.
The taste of the apricot was excellent, crisp, sweet, and juicy, and after eating it, a refreshing taste seemed to permeate through the limbs and bones, as though making him feel complete.
A warm flow filled his entire body, surging from the stomach to the limbs.
Zhang Jian raised his hand, his eyes slightly blurred, swaying, but soon he gradually saw a layer of vague light within his blood and flesh, hot and warm, gradually becoming like a deep ’drunk’, his complexion ruddy, slowly tilting to the ground, though his personal attendant Zhang Lu outside, upon detecting the commotion, hurriedly called for others to carry him to the bed.
...
The next day, under the faint morning light
In the courtyard, many of the Zhang family’s guards were wielding swords, or practicing martial arts in the morning. The fighting men who lived by the sword’s edge valued their fists and swords most of all.
They were their tools for survival.
Especially as many of the Zhang family’s ventures required martial escorts.
Although there was no sword light or sword shadow in the courtyard, the occasional sound of blades weeping, accompanied by a chill, made people uncomfortable.
Beneath the pavilion corridor, Zhang Jian’s form was tall and slender, wearing a casual blue robe today, with his hair tied with an Ink Jade Hairpin in a hair crown, while his personal attendant Zhang Lu behind him had a somewhat peculiar expression, as Zhang Jian had been standing here for a while, seemingly particularly interested in the skills of these fighting men today.