Chapter 51 | A Socially Anxious Immortal Seeks Merit Online

Yuan Heng was a polite and well-mannered child. She quickly averted her gaze from Senior Brother Jieyin's highly exposed upper torso, stepped forward first, and bowed in greeting.

“Greetings, Senior Brother Jieyin.”

Afterward, she introduced them to little Duobao and Huanglong beside her. “Duobao, Huanglong, come quickly and pay your respects to your Martial Uncles Jieyin and Zhunti.”

Duobao cupped his hands, while Huanglong tucked in his claws. “Greetings, Martial Uncle Jieyin, Martial Uncle Zhunti.”

The two nodded slightly, looking at Yuan Heng with a hint of puzzlement. “These two martial nephews are...?”

A trace of teasing flashed in Yuan Heng’s eyes. “Senior Brothers, Duobao is the eldest disciple of Senior Brother Tongtian. As for the Little Yellow Dragon... he shares a master-disciple fate with Senior Brother Yuanshi, only awaiting the right day.”

Jieyin and Zhunti: “...”

Ah, the juniors have come to visit. Do we need to give them meeting gifts?

But we... are really poor.

Oh well, oh well, it is better not to lose our manners.

“Since you are our martial nephews, this being our first meeting, we should indeed offer some meeting gifts...”

As he spoke, two golden, glittering lotus seeds slowly floated up in Jieyin’s hand. “These seeds were produced by the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit. I shall bestow them upon our two martial nephews.”

“Thank you, Martial Uncles.”

Duobao hurriedly stepped forward to bow and thank them, putting away both seeds, including the Little Yellow Dragon's.

I managed to score some free stuff again. I'll take them back and plant them in Mount Kunlun's treasure pool~

Yuan Heng’s teasing and playful look was caught dead-on by Jieyin and Zhunti, and an unnatural look flashed across both of their expressions for a split second.

Dammit, does Junior Sister think we are extremely stingy people?!

Hmph... Junior Sister's judgment is really accurate.

Ahem, it is mainly because the West is truly desolate. The two of us have a Daoist lineage to inherit in the future after all, so it's best to save whenever we can.

Jieyin coughed lightly and gestured with his hand. “Junior Sister Yuan Heng, and our two martial nephews, please enter the backyard so we can converse.”

Yuan Heng nodded and followed closely behind, bringing the two little ones along.

Walking slowly along a narrow blue stone path, they arrived at a secluded spot. Compared to the outer courtyard, the scenery was a bit better here.

On the right-hand side was a shallow spiritual spring that collected into a half-dry stone pool. A golden lotus radiating thick, spiritual light floated within.

Not far away stood a young Bodhi Tree, looking so thin it seemed as though it hadn't absorbed enough spiritual energy. It emitted a faint spiritual glow... and there was also a stalk of Bitter Bamboo growing at an angle...

Hmm... is this Senior Brothers' entire net worth?

Yuan Heng secretly thought to herself.

Afterward, she sat on a futon in front of a stone table with her two senior brothers. Duobao stood behind her, while the Little Yellow Dragon remained coiled on her shoulder.

“Senior Brothers, your place actually has quite a unique flavor. It is very elegant.”

Zhunti raised his hand to pour Yuan Heng a cup of plain tea. “The West is desolate, so we could only decorate it to be a bit 'quiet and elegant'.”

Yuan Heng lifted the tea cup and took a small sip, raising her eyebrows. Hmm... tasteless.

She set down the cup, a trace of disapproval flitting across her brow. “Senior Brother Zhunti, those words are incorrect. A mountain needn't be high, for it is famous if an immortal dwells there; water needn't be deep, for it is sacred if a dragon is present...”

“Although Senior Brothers' Daoist field lacks a bit of opulence, I believe that with both of you here, the West will definitely get better one day.”

Zhunti raised his eyebrows in surprise. He had not expected Junior Sister Yuan Heng to have such high hopes for them.

Jieyin took over the conversation, the corners of his lips curling slightly. “Then we shall accept your auspicious words.”

Yuan Heng nodded, a sense of ease appearing on her face. She turned her head and had Duobao revert to his original form, cradling him in her hands and stroking his head from time to time.

Suddenly remembering something, she asked, “Senior Brothers, have you seen my spiritual butterflies coming to the West in recent years?”

Hearing this, Jieyin was slightly dazed for a moment before nodding. He looked up, signaling Yuan Heng to look toward the specks of green on the exposed rocky slope.

“The specks of vitality in many regions of the West were brought by your spiritual butterflies, Junior Sister. For this, we must truly thank you.”

Yuan Heng looked at those shimmering green spots and gently shook her head. “There is no need for thanks, Senior Brother.”

“However, since I am here, would Senior Brothers be willing to let me inspect the earth veins of Mount Xumi?”

There had to be a reason why Mount Xumi was chosen as their Daoist field.

This mountain was likely the pillar of the West's Innate earth veins. After the West's earth veins were destroyed by the Demon Ancestor, this was the only place that still gathered the spiritual charm of the shattered veins.

Jieyin and Zhunti were both sharp. Having heard this, how could they not understand Yuan Heng’s true purpose in coming to the West? Wonderful! Junior Sister has brought us warmth!

Zhunti was instantly overjoyed. “Of course you can! Junior Sister, I will take you there right now!”

The gentle expression on Jieyin's face was softened further by the strands of smiles in his eyes. “Then, thank you, Junior Sister.”

Junior Sister cultivates the Grand Dao of Life and has the White Lotus of World Cleansing with her... perhaps she really can... It can be considered a glimmer of hope.

However, Yuan Heng could not guarantee anything. After all, her cultivation was only at the Daluo realm.

Moreover, she was only thinking that if there was any residual demonic baleful Qi in the earth veins, she could use the lotus to purify it. She could not guarantee that she could revive them.

She hurriedly shook her head. “Senior Brothers, nothing can be decided until I have finished my inspection.”

Please don't be so happy. Don't you know that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment?~

Hearing this, the joy on their faces receded slightly, but a sliver of hope flashed in their eyes. “Very well. No matter the outcome, my junior brother and I will definitely remember your kindness, Junior Sister.”

We will remember it first. Whether we can repay it depends on our abilities later.

Yuan Heng waved her hand. “It is fine. The Western lands are also part of the Primordial World. I cultivate the Grand Dao of Life; no matter where it is in the Primordial World, it is a place my spiritual butterflies should visit.”

“Senior Brothers need not thank me, and there is no need to keep it in mind.”

Look at how poor you both are, and you're still thinking of repaying me.

Sigh... Senior Brothers are actually quite fine. They aren't 'heinously evil' as described in those web novels of future generations.

Jieyin and Zhunti: (*￣︶￣)

Good, good, good...

Even though they were just talking, Junior Sister being so considerate actually warmed their hearts, which had been accustomed to trickery and deception for so many years.

Zhunti was a bit more expressive than Jieyin. Hearing her words, his eyes instantly shone. “Then... thank you so much, Junior Sister.”

Yuan Heng smiled, her tone utterly indifferent. “Senior Brother, please don't be polite anymore. Quickly lead the way.”

If we keep thanking each other, another Sun Xingzhe is going to pop out of Five Fingers Mountain.

And so, the two of them led Yuan Heng, and Yuan Heng led the two little ones, as they arrived at the edge of a cliff on the back mountain.

Jieyin pointed gently. “Junior Sister, this is the place on Mount Xumi closest to the earth veins.”

Yuan Heng nodded and looked down... Unfortunately, the condition of the earth veins here was exactly as she had guessed.

Normally, the closer to the earth veins, the more abundant the spiritual energy should be, and the more lush the plants and trees should grow.

However, this place was filled with residual demonic Qi, hostility, and even the turbid calamity-baleful Qi left behind from the past calamity. The spiritual energy was completely depleted, and not a single blade of grass grew...

Indeed, only by seeing it with one's own eyes could one truly feel the extent of the West's desolation...

A look of solemnity flashed through Yuan Heng's eyes. She looked up at Jieyin and Zhunti, whose brows were locked in worry, and spoke with a trace of sorrow in her voice.