The visitor to Little Jade Peak was Liu Yan’er, Li Changshou’s companion during his journey to the North Continent.

Liu Yan’er had just arrived when two senior brothers came pursuing…

Under the willow tree, Ling’e deliberately showed some awkward expression, hoping these three big shots would leave soon.

But now, the two senior brothers from other peaks were already at daggers drawn, the air filled with a tense atmosphere…

What should she do?

She truly didn’t want to meddle in others’ affairs, especially affairs unrelated to her senior brother.

At the low table Ling’e had brought out, three fellow disciples—very unfamiliar to her—sat at three sides.

Sitting opposite Ling’e was the first arrival from Dolin Peak, Senior Sister Liu Yan’er.

Ling’e had initially thought this new senior sister looking for her senior brother was another “dangerous person” like Senior Sister Youqin, but after chatting for a while, Ling’e realized she had misunderstood.

This senior sister had legitimate business seeking her senior brother.

The matter arose from the training assembly seven years ago, when Senior Sister Liu Yan’er and Senior Brother Wang Qi who went to the North Continent together developed feelings.

After returning to the mountain, they exchanged crane letters and loving glances, and their feelings grew deeper over time.

Recently, Senior Sister Yan’er and Junior Brother Qiqi planned to cultivate together. They decided to register at the Hundred Ordinary Hall, officially become Dao companions, and cultivate together on either Dolin Peak or Little Spirit Peak.

But who could have imagined that Liu Yan’er’s direct junior brother—the fellow to Ling’e’s left, Dolin Peak’s talent Liu Sizhe—suddenly stood out.

He opposed this marriage!

This was a century of endured secret love.

Since Liu Sizhe entered the sect as a child, he had followed behind his gentle same-surname senior sister, calling “Senior Sister,” “Senior Sister.”

Gradually, the youth developed troubles, his heart occupied by a fair maiden.

But Liu Sizhe felt he was too junior in the sect, his cultivation inferior to his senior sister’s, unable to protect her. So he kept these feelings suppressed in his heart, cultivating diligently, striving to comprehend the Dao, gradually showing promise within the sect.

Until today, Liu Sizhe ranked sixth among the current generation of disciples, having cultivated to Return to Void realm’s sixth stage, receiving sect-bestowed treasures and true teachings from Dolin Peak’s peak master.

When he wanted to express his feelings to his senior sister, he saw…

Saw his beloved senior sister about to be taken away by a fellow disciple from Little Spirit Peak!

Liu Sizhe immediately stood out to declare his feelings to his senior sister. Liu Yan’er was shocked at the time but immediately declined Liu Sizhe gently.

“Junior Brother, I’ve always seen you as my closest junior brother.”

Liu Sizhe couldn’t accept this, constantly questioning Liu Yan’er about Wang Qi, and privately challenging Wang Qi to battle.

Junior Brother Qiqi…

Little Spirit Peak’s Wang Qi was no weakling either. After returning from the North Continent, his cultivation had broken through repeatedly. His previously somewhat unrestrained nature had also become much more controlled. He had now also cultivated to Return to Void realm’s sixth stage, his ranking among sect disciples rising considerably to eighth place.

After inquiring with Liu Yan’er, Wang Qi fully respected her opinion and didn’t accept this duel challenge.

Thus, the situation became increasingly tense, with Liu Sizhe and Wang Qi completely unyielding.

These days, it had even sparked confrontations between Dolin Peak and Little Spirit Peak disciples, drawing criticism from sect elders…

This matter needed to be resolved quickly.

Liu Yan’er’s visit to Little Jade Peak today wasn’t for anything else—she wanted to find Li Changshou, who had traveled with them then, to have him testify.

This would help explain clearly to Liu Sizhe how “Senior Sister Yan’er” and “Junior Brother Qiqi” fell in love at first sight.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Liu Yan’er arrived, Wang Qi and Liu Sizhe pursued from behind, creating the current awkward situation of fierce confrontation.

Lan Ling’e looked at the low table almost shattered by their qi, feeling somewhat distressed in her heart…

This was handmade by her senior brother.

“Senior Brothers?”

“Hmm?”

Two serious and imposing faces turned to look at her simultaneously, making Ling’e immediately shrink her neck.

Lan Ling’e smiled: “Could the two Senior Brothers wait aside?

We women have some words not convenient for Senior Brothers to hear.”

Liu Sizhe and Wang Qi both looked at Liu Yan’er, whose gaze showed some helplessness and urging.

Immediately, these two stood up and walked toward the lakeside.

Wang Qi was quite thoughtful, creating a magical power barrier under the tree.

Seeing this, Liu Sizhe also walked back, creating an even thicker, stronger barrier outside the first one.

Their gazes clashed, small lightning bolts instantly appearing in the air.

Inside the barrier, Liu Yan’er felt utterly helpless.

“Senior Sister Yan’er, my senior brother went to sever mundane ties, and won’t return for at least a year.”

Little Ling’e paused, suggesting: “You could discuss this matter with Senior Sister Youqin.”

“I went there earlier,” Liu Yan’er sighed softly. “Junior Sister Youqin is in seclusion, and I dare not disturb her. Now this matter can only be clarified by Junior Brother Changshou.”

Ling’e was puzzled: “But how would my senior brother’s testimony about your love at first sight help?”

“My junior brother is just single-minded,” Liu Yan’er smiled bitterly. “He now thinks I’m using Junior Brother Qiqi as a shield, not wanting to hinder his path of immortal cultivation.

But I…

Ah, what can be done? I’ve asked Alcohol Master Uncle too, but he’s also in seclusion.

And Junior Brother Changshou isn’t here now.”

Lan Ling’e was just about to tactfully express that this matter was unrelated to their Little Jade Peak.

But before she could organize her words, she suddenly felt the ground seeming to shake…

Looking up, she saw those two senior brothers from other peaks actually “testing strength” by pressing their legs against each other on the open ground before the thatched house!

Sect rules prohibited private fights between disciples. Any grudges needed to be reported to Hundred Ordinary Hall in advance, with the sect arranging methods to resolve grudges.

As sect talents, Wang Qi and Liu Sizhe were both very restrained now.

They just extended their left legs forward, knees colliding, gazes as if ready to devour people!

Liu Yan’er immediately raised her hand to her forehead, not knowing how to meditate.

Little Ling’e blinked her eyes—this situation…

Was almost the same posture as when spiritual beasts in the back mountain animal enclosure fought over mates!

Chuckling inwardly, Ling’e’s thoughts turned, and she made a decision.

She stood up and walked out of the barrier, calling to those two:

“Stop fighting, you can’t kill anyone like this!

Uh, I mean.

Please mind that sect rules prohibit private fights between disciples, and this is my Little Jade Peak’s territory.

Since you’ve both come here, why not follow my Little Jade Peak’s rules? Regardless of how Senior Sister Yan’er chooses, you can first determine superiority here.

How about it?”

The two jumped apart. Though their knees were in severe pain, they both acted casually, each nodding.

Liu Sizhe asked: “What rules?”

“My senior brother loves brewing wine,” Ling’e smiled slightly. “Please, Senior Brothers, appreciate some.”

Moments later…

With two thuds, Wang Qi and Liu Sizhe simultaneously collapsed on the low table, their wine jars falling, each having only drunk one-third.

After all, it was diluted Jiuyu’s Beauty-Enchanting Wine.

Liu Yan’er let out a light breath, giving Ling’e a grateful smile.

But she didn’t seem ready to leave yet.

“Senior Sister Yan’er, I have an idea that might help you make a decision.”

Ling’e felt helpless inside but gestured for Liu Yan’er to come closer, whispering several sentences in her ear.

Liu Yan’er frowned: “Is this appropriate?”

“It’s just to make Senior Brother Liu retreat. If Senior Brother Liu can even accept another’s child, then we can think of other methods,” Ling’e blinked. “But remember to tell Senior Brother Wang Qi to find someone to witness beforehand, to avoid damaging Senior Sister’s reputation.”

“Thank you for the teaching!

If this works, I’ll be very grateful to Junior Sister!”

Liu Yan’er excitedly stood up and made a Daoist bow, making Lan Ling’e immediately wave her hands.

Soon, this senior sister used two clouds to carry the two drunk senior brothers into the sky, riding clouds toward Dolin Peak’s direction.

“Everyone comes to find my senior brother for everything.

Is my Little Jade Peak’s senior brother that free?”

Lan Ling’e, not knowing what trouble she had caused, hummed lightly, taking a handkerchief to carry this low table to the lakeside, washing it carefully.

Should she call Master to watch the excitement at Dolin Peak?

Better not cause trouble, or Senior Brother would surely scold her again when he returns.

“Nasty Senior Brother, what’s wrong with taking your junior sister to sever mundane ties? I could even help you know!

Really…

In the future when this junior sister goes to sever mundane ties, you’re coming whether you want to or not, hmph!”

…

In a valley near the sixth heaven-grade spirit vein, two thousand Li southwest of Mount Dao Immortal Gate’s entrance.

“Wonder if Ling’e has caused any trouble.”

Li Changshou woke from meditation, muttering, his eyes completely peaceful.

His realm was constantly consolidating. Though his cultivation level hadn’t increased, his strength was visibly growing.

After checking the spider webs he had laid around and various warning formations, Li Changshou changed to another rock cave to continue seclusion.

In the blink of an eye, he had spent a year in Mount Dao’s outer region.

Though right outside the sect entrance, he didn’t want to return too early. Besides the three years tending graves, he had to consider time spent traveling, doing what a Return to Void realm fourth stage disciple should do.

After more than three years away from the sect, the various peaks’ talents should have advanced one or two small realms.

Displaying the Return to Void realm fourth stage would be enough to keep up with the mainstream disciples, both enjoying most sect disciple benefits while not drawing too much attention and care.

The closer the day of return to the mountain came, the more troubled Li Changshou felt inside.

As the saying goes, a penny can stop an iron fool.

His current assets severely mismatched his cultivation realm.

The situation was like when he played games in his previous life, getting a direct upgrade gift package but having no good equipment to use.

Where could he get some precious materials?

Little Jade Peak’s compound formation needed renovation and improvement, requiring large amounts of precious materials.

He needed large amounts of precious materials to improve his defensive methods too…

If only he had unlimited spirit stones.

Li Changshou rested his chin, quietly pondering.

He had actually considered the idea of Mount Dao’s spirit mines before, thinking of opening a small branch vein from the side, which would directly solve the spirit stone problem.

But Li Changshou felt this truly wasn’t proper.

Mount Dao had nurtured him for so many years. Now that he had some strength, not wanting to be the sect’s fighter was one thing, but to go dig up his own sect’s spirit mines?

This wasn’t just taking advantage of the sect anymore—this was directly cutting the sect’s meat.

“Go to the nearest market town? Sell some poison pills and immortal pills?”

Li Changshou thought briefly, then felt this outing was unnecessary.

He now suspected he might have a “trouble-attracting” constitution.

During tribulation, he miscalculated that the Heavenly Dao would miscalculate, getting two rounds of heavenly tribulation, and then attracting heavenly punishment.

Struck heavily injured by heavenly punishment, he dove into a fish body fleeing westward.

—Because he had detected figures coming to his tribulation site from the east.

Result? Even such a big fish could be caught by mortals and dragged ashore!

Just encountering one Bear Village resulted in getting a Sea God title.

He had his original appearance then, all his disguises destroyed in the heavenly tribulation. The divine statue Bear Village built a year ago was his true appearance…

If he actively went to market towns full of all sorts of characters, wouldn’t that cause even bigger trouble?

Right, his divine statue should have fallen by now.

Since he never manifested divine power, it must have fallen.

Li Changshou divined with his fingers, his expression freezing, then his whole body covered in black lines…

This damn…

Ahem, little immortal man shouldn’t curse.

What was this about?

How did his divine statues become over a hundred?

How did the incense offering merit unconsciously become so much?! Even several times more than killing that great demon!

What the hell?

Because he carried some small items blocking fate calculations, he had to actively divine to sense scenes of those “believers” worshiping.

Could it be…

Perhaps…

Don’t tell me…

‘Village Chief (Clan Chief, City Lord)!

I know the secret of Bear Village people’s strength!

They worship a Sea God every day!

After worshiping this Sea God, not only do bodies become strong, but fishing harvests double, and there’s no sickness or disaster in the clan. It’s super effective!’

‘Quick! Let’s make one too!’

Imagining such scenes, Li Changshou’s mouth corner twitched frantically.

What—what to do?

Would they believe him if he said he truly didn’t mean to compete with the Western Religion for incense offering merit?

What poison could take down a Saint?

Was he now already half dead?!

Li Changshou’s head tilted, and a tiny shadow flew from his open mouth—his primordial spirit had left his body from shock, but he quickly sucked it back…

Think of a solution, must think of a solution!