"Tch! No way! I'm so little, I have something to discuss with him!"

"What's the matter?"

"I can't tell you. You go to that Immortal Sect and pass on a message for me."

"No, that won't do. I can tell this is obviously not for a good reason. I can't disturb his Cultivation."

"Hmph, you old fellow, do you still want to see your father or not?"

"It's been so many years; I'm fine not seeing him."

"...You... You're really stubborn!"

Under the water, Little Jiao Huo was so annoyed that her fishtail flicked about, causing waves to ripple.

Grandpa Yu's face darkened; the fish that had just bitten the hook got away.

"..." Wang Mu.

"You little rascal, I haven't settled the score with you yet, have I?" Wang Mu said, walking over with a stern face.

"Eh! Wang Mu!" Little Jiao Huo heard him and immediately exclaimed with joy, "Ha, I had this feeling that you would come today! I didn't expect you to actually show up!"

Grandpa Yu turned around and looked at Wang Mu, his expression easing slightly. He packed away his fishing rod.

"You're back so soon, kid? Don't tell me the Immortal Sect kicked you out. No worries, if they chased you down the mountain, just come back to the village!"

Wang Mu smiled and explained that his Cultivation had achieved small success, and he was out traveling.

"Then that's good." Grandpa Yu nodded. "This Little Jiao Huo has come several times looking for you. You talk to her. I've had bad luck today; this Little Jiao Huo has scared away the fish several times. I'm not fishing anymore."

Having said that, he walked away with his fish basket on his back.

Wang Mu looked at Little Jiao Huo and said, "Was it you who told Immortal Bi You about me before?"

"Yes, yes!" Little Jiao Huo said with a proud look. "Wang Mu, you should thank me! Who would've thought that the destined one for Immortal Bi You would be you! Without me, she would've never found you!"

"To become Immortal Bi You's companion, what great fortune that is! It must be good for you, right?"

"..." Wang Mu.

He opened his mouth, intending to scold the little creature, but upon hearing her words, he found he couldn't.

It seems... what she was thinking wasn't actually wrong.

"Although I feel you're not worthy of Immortal Bi You..." Little Jiao Huo said, hands on her hips, "but you're a nice person! With Immortal Bi You's help, you'll become formidable in the future!"

"Hmph, so you should be thanking me!" Little Jiao Huo nodded confidently.

Wang Mu thumped her on the forehead.

I was almost done for, and you expect thanks?

"OW, why did you hit me!" Little Jiao Huo wailed, covering her forehead, the smug smile on her face not yet faded.

"You're not very smart," Wang Mu said. "I'll help you sharpen your wits. I'm a Cultivator now and know a few techniques to enlighten Spirits. So, you should thank me for that too."

"Really?"

"Do you feel a warm current throughout your body now?"

"Eh, it does seem so. It's really comfortable."

"This is called 'spiritual enlightenment and bodily refinement.'"

"I still feel like you're tricking me."

Little Jiao Huo swished her tail. "Alright, let's get down to business!"

"What business?" Wang Mu asked.

"It's about Immortal Bi You," Little Jiao Huo giggled. "She found me recently, said I have good potential, taught me a special Cultivation Technique, and took me as a Registered Disciple!"

"Then congratulations," Wang Mu nodded.

"Also, she said she would come to see me every year and asked me to pass on some messages to you on her behalf."

"You?" Wang Mu was startled.

"Yes, yes! She said I was the one who presented the Divine Fish, making me your matchmaker, which is very special!" Little Jiao Huo boasted. "She's often not in the Huangtian Continent, so I'm to relay messages for her. I'm here this time to deliver a message to you. Here!"

The little one held up a paper figure.

The paper figure was exquisitely delicate and immediately flew out of Little Jiao Huo's palm, circling Wang Mu.

"Are you Wang Mu?" the paper figure spoke.

Wang Mu was taken aback. This thing looked like an ordinary paper figure, yet it was imbued with a spirit?

"I am."

"I am the Little Paper Ghost Demon, serving under Immortal Bi You," the paper figure gestured. "Immortal Bi You said she has a Treasure for you, but you need to rescue someone."

"Treasure? Rescue someone?" Wang Mu was momentarily puzzled.

"That's right," said the paper figure.

"Why doesn't she rescue them herself?"

"Naturally, there is a reason," said the paper figure. "To the west of the Huangtian Continent, at the border with Qianzhou, there is a mountain called Tianqi Mountain. The ancient Tianqi Clan lives on this mountain. They are adept at controlling beasts and driving spirits, remain undisturbed by foreign tribes, do not interact with the Cultivation World, yet adhere to ancient beliefs to protect this land."

"However, long ago, the Holy Daughter of the Tianqi Clan went traveling and accidentally became acquainted with a male Cultivator. They traveled together, and after several years, they developed deep feelings for each other, vowing to be companions for life, until death do them part."

"Later, when it was time for the Holy Daughter to return to Tianqi Mountain, she made an agreement with the male Cultivator that he would personally come to Tianqi Mountain to take her away."

"However, the Tianqi Clan's Holy Daughter waited for countless years, but the man never came. Instead, because the affair was exposed, she was imprisoned by her clan. That Holy Daughter is one of Immortal Bi You's Registered Disciples. Immortal Bi You had wanted to go to Tianqi Mountain herself to bring her out. Unfortunately, Tianqi Mountain has too many restrictive rules. Unless Immortal Bi You annihilates the entire Tianqi Mountain, she cannot take the Holy Daughter away."

"The only way is for that male Cultivator to personally go to Tianqi Mountain and bring the Holy Daughter out."

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