Fengyunlu

"Father, I have completed my mission and returned safely. This time, my mission to Thunder Mountain has been successfully completed." Bai Xiyuan stood on the hillside of the back mountain of Cangyun Sect, where the entrance to Floating Cloud Cave was located. He was dressed in white, looking particularly solemn, and spoke softly to the cave.

The cave door slowly opened, revealing a gap that was only wide enough for one person to pass through. Bai Qianyi's gentle and familiar voice came from inside: "Come in."

"Yes, sir." Bai Xiyuan responded respectfully, shook his sleeves, and walked into the cave with firm steps.

At the same time, in the distant Yaochi fairyland of West Kunlun, Lei Gong also shook his sleeves and slowly walked down from the jade bridge. His eyes fell on the front, where the white egret fairy was quietly waiting for his arrival with Fengchen. Lei Gong's eyes penetrated the mist of time, and recalled the past when he had confronted Xuan Guzi in this fairyland, and a feeling of change surged in his heart.

Fairy Ji Yao noticed his deep thoughts and knew that Lei Gong had been aloof and arrogant all his life. At this moment, facing the scenery of the past, he could not help but feel a little emotional. She said softly, "Master Lei, you haven't been here for a long time. Today, I, Ji Yao, will do my best to be a good host. Come with me."

Fairy Ji Yao said, extending her hand to invite him. Lei Gong was no longer polite and followed her to the bedroom of the Fairy Lord Yao Chi. Feng Chen and Fairy Bai Lu naturally went with them, while the other Nine Heavens Yuanjuns dispersed and waited for Fairy Ji Yao's order.

They came to Fairy Ji Yao's palace, which was not only magnificent, but also occupied almost one-third of the Yaochi fairyland. The front hall of the palace had been arranged to entertain the visiting guests. Fairy Ji Yao exchanged a few words with Lei Gong, and everyone sat down as host and guest.

"Master Lei, please wait a moment. I will make some arrangements right away, then explain the situation to my grandmaster, and then report the interests to our ancestors. Then you can enter the Yaochi Lake later." Fairy Ji Yao said with a smile.

Lei Gong nodded. He knew that some things could not be rushed, and in other people's homes, some rules could not be changed at will. "Go ahead. Whether it succeeds or not, just let me know. I will be here waiting for news."

"Okay." Fairy Ji Yao nodded in agreement, then she looked at Feng Chen and continued, "However, Master needs Chen'er to go with him. With him around, Mr. Luo can explain his words more clearly."

"That's right." Lei Gong nodded in agreement, and then instructed Feng Chen: "Little Fengzi, when the time comes, talk less and watch more. Master Gu Yuan has a different temper from your master. Just follow your aunt Ji Yao's arrangements."

"My nephew has made note of it." Feng Chen stood up and agreed. Then he looked at Bai Lu and walked towards the palace gate, waiting for further instructions from Fairy Ji Yao.

Fairy Bai Lu immediately understood his intention and knew that Feng Chen hoped that she could provide some information so that he could have a clear idea. After all, Fairy Bai Lu spent most of her time in Yao Chi practicing with Master Gu Yuan. She knew more about his temper and some taboos than anyone else, even Fairy Ji Yao was not as good as her.

Seeing this, Ji Yao also nodded in agreement: "Okay, let this girl tell you first, I will go and arrange it first."

Ji Yao finished speaking, nodded to Lei Gong, and then disappeared. A faint sound of fairy music suddenly rang out in the Yaochi fairyland. It turned out that Fairy Ji Yao had instantly arrived at Yaochi and began to make some arrangements. She ordered the first seven of the Nine Heavenly Cloud Lords to rush to Yaochi. At the same time, the Three Saints of Yaotai also received the order from the Immortal Lord and immediately set off for Yaochi.

Fairy Bai Lu took Feng Chen and talked as they walked. The two siblings walked side by side to an unknown cave in the back mountain. After they left, Lei Gong waited in the front hall, and there were disciples on duty to entertain them in front and behind.

A moment later, outside Fairy Ji Yao's palace, a group of ten people landed at the palace gate. The Three Saints of Yaotai were in the front. These three people were of the same generation as Fairy Ji Yao's master Xuan Gu Zi, and had known Lei Gong for a long time, but they rarely interacted with each other. Except for the last time when Lei Gong came in anger, they had some fights, but they hardly met at other times.

"Master Lei?" As soon as everyone entered the front hall, the leader of the Three Saints of Yaotai was quite surprised to see Lei Gong and couldn't help but blurt out. But she was careful and saw that Lei Gong's face was normal, and that the people of Jiutian Yunjun had no strange expressions. She knew that today was not about the grudges of the past. In addition, Fairy Ji Yao's fairy voice commanded that Lei Gong had another important matter to visit, so she didn't say much.

Lei Gong turned around and just nodded, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. He knew the Three Saints of Yaotai. The one who was talking to him was Xuan Yinzi, the leader of the Three Saints of Yaotai. The two behind her were Xuan Qingzi and Xuan Lingzi.

The three women were all middle-aged, about 40 or 50 years old. They were dressed as if they were from the fairy palace, with beautiful water and long clouds, jade ornaments hanging on their shoulders, and three-color ribbons fluttering behind them, each exuding a lively aura. Their immortal bodies prayed for each other in the colorful light, appearing sacred and solemn. Lei Gong's eyes were complicated, watching the three women walk to the back hall, and he couldn't help but recall the past.

At first, they were all the best in their respective families and belonged to the same generation, but they had a conflict with Xuan Gu Zi because of A Li's matter, which eventually led to a dispute and a fight between the two sides. The relationship with Master Gu Yuan also deteriorated due to the serious injury of his disciple, and the two families almost cut off contact. If it weren't for the relationship between Fairy Ji Yao and Bai Ximo later, and the support of Thunder Hall for Thunder Power, the relationship between the two families might have been completely broken.

Today, Lei Gong put aside his dignity and came to Yaochi in a humble manner for the future of Pili Hall, the overall situation of Leiming Mountain, and Long Tiexin's oath. But he knew in his heart that the key to everything lies in Master Gu Yuan. Although Fairy Ji Yao is making arrangements now, Lei Gong may still need to step in in the end, because Master Gu Yuan's temper is well known and difficult to deal with.

"Senior Sister, Ji Yao asked us to come here, but Hall Master Lei is in the fairyland. Could it be related to the Thunderbolt Hall?" asked Xuan Qingzi, who ranked second among the Three Saints of Yaotai.

Before Xuan Yinzi could answer, Xuan Lingzi on the side spoke first: "You two senior sisters may not know that Bai Ximo came to Yaochi before. I don't know what he said to Ji Yao, and then the child ordered the mountain to be opened, and then hurried to the South China Sea. When he came back today, in addition to the visit of Master Lei, there was also a child who was taken to the uncle by Bai Lu."

"Yes." Xuan Yinzi nodded, and then asked the people behind him: "You guys followed Ji Yao for a trip, did anything big happen?"

The people behind him are the first seven of the Nine Heavenly Cloud Lords, and the leader is none other than Fairy Xianlan of the Yaochi Fairyland. She has the highest status among her peers, and even Fairy Ji Yao has to respectfully call her "Big Sister" on weekdays. She is the predecessor of Master Gu Yuan, and the status of Master Gu Dao has been passed down from generation to generation on behalf of his apprentice who unfortunately died early. The status of the Yaochi lineage is extremely respected. If Fairy Ji Yao had not been carrying the Taiyin Holy Body, the Yaochi Fairy Lord might have been her successor.

"Reporting to my uncle, I had nothing to do during my trip to the South China Sea. Later, I heard the news that the orphan of the Feng family went to Leiming Mountain to build his meridians and continue his blood circulation. At that time, the Spring and Autumn Emperor was in the South China Sea..." Xian Yuanjun gave a brief account.

After hearing this, Xuan Yinzi paused, as if she had thought of something, and frowned. Xuan Lingzi beside her nodded and said, "So, Bai Lu is taking the orphan of the Feng family to pay homage to your master?"

"That should be the case. The child should have been sent back to the South China Sea to continue his meridians, but I don't know what the Spring and Autumn Emperor said, so he asked the Immortal Lord to take him back to Yaochi. I guess he has something to say to our master." Xian Yuanjun replied hurriedly.

Xuan Qingzi asked again: "You said that the Spring and Autumn Emperor was trapped in the sword formation, but in the end he had someone take Moqiu away?"

"Yes, when we arrived, the Demon Qiu had been injured by Master Lei and was protected by the people of Jianyin Sect. Emperor Chunqiu was fighting with him, and from what he said, it seemed that the Demon Qiu took away a mysterious thing, which led to the loss of the immortal veins of Leiming Mountain." Xianyuan Jun answered again.

Su Yuanjun at the side added: "Not only that, I heard from the people of the Thunderbolt Hall that the remnant soul of the Nine Nether Emperor is also in Moqiu. I think he was taken away as well."

"Nine Netherworld Emperor?" Xuan Qingzi's eyes moved, and then he asked, "Didn't he die together with Feng Wanlin and his wife three years ago? How could his remaining soul appear in Lei Ming?"

Xian Yuanjun was about to explain, but Xuan Yinzi said, "Okay, let's go to Yaochi first."

Everyone was speechless and then rushed to Yaochi.

On the other side, Bai Lu and Feng Chen had already arrived at the back mountain. Looking at the ancient cave in front of them, Feng Chen couldn't help but ask, "Cousin, you really didn't lie to me. My mother mentioned that Master Gu Yuan is the man who annoys the most in the world. Although I am young, I am almost twenty years old. Why don't we wait until Aunt Ji Yao comes?"

"Don't worry. The old master is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. She won't make things difficult for you. Besides, Master is busy right now. We can talk everything out when she arrives. That will save her less trouble." Fairy Bai Lu said with a smile. After that, she stepped forward and pulled Feng Chen over, preparing to knock on the door.

A trace of embarrassment appeared on Fengchen's face. He was about to continue explaining Uncle Lei's words, but was suddenly interrupted by a gentle voice from the ancient cave: "Little girl, who did you bring?" This voice seemed like the doting of an elder to a younger generation, which instantly dissipated Fengchen's worries, like a spring breeze on his face. The warm sunshine made him feel extremely comfortable, as if all his worries were dispelled.

Fairy Bai Lu lost no time in replying, "Master, the person outside is Bai Lu's younger brother. He has come to visit Master on the orders of Emperor Chunqiu." There was a hint of respect in her voice, which also revealed her respect for Master.

"Come in." The gentle voice sounded again, followed by a creak, and one of the doors of the ancient cave slowly opened.

"Yes." Bai Lu responded, and then walked into the ancient cave with Feng Chen...

Back at Yaochi, Fairy Ji Yao was waiting there. In front of her was a bottomless and vast fairy pond, with sparkling water, green lotus leaves, and countless lotus flowers surrounding an unknown fairy flower. This fairy flower looked like a golden lotus but with scales. Each scale was engraved with mysterious talismans, which extended upward and finally gathered on the fairy flower in the center. The fairy flower had thirteen petals, each with scales, and each petal seemed to contain life, as if blood was coagulating under the scales. The lotus platform in the middle also seemed to be brewing something, like the fetal sac of a lotus seed, each beating, and it looked as if life was being nurtured.

Looking out from this fairy flower, the fairy clouds in the sky are like a blue curtain, the ground is misty and boundless, and thick fog shrouds the surroundings. Only the vaguely visible stone pillars reach the sky and the ground. There are thirteen of them, which are white and like dragons and phoenixes. They are so huge that no one knows where their roots are or where they lead to. All we know is that they connect to the fairy clouds above and the thick fog below. They are more than ten feet thick and stand in the Yaochi. In addition, the Yaochi seems to be boundless, and it is bright without light outside. Anyone who comes here, even if they are ordinary people or disciples who have just entered the Xuanmen, will think that the inner palace of the Yaochi fairyland is actually another cave.

“Greetings to the Immortal Lord…” A group of ten people landed one after another. Although the three saints of Yaotai who were leading the group were elders, the dignity of the Immortal Lord could not be disrespected, so they greeted him first. The Nine Heavens Yuanjuns behind them also came forward one by one.

Fairy Ji Yao hurried to help him. Although she was the fairy master, she was different from the previous ancestors. She didn't care much about the hierarchy, but paid more attention to the order of seniority. She understood this since she was a child, so while helping him, she also said: "Three uncles, there is no need to do this. Although Ji Yao is the fairy master, she dare not suffer too much."

After that, she helped the three saints of Yaotai up one by one, and then nodded to Jiutian Yuanjun one by one, and also said: "Senior sisters, there is no need to be polite. Ji Yao has benefited greatly from your help, so there is no need to be too polite."

"Yes." Several Yuanjun stood up.

Then, Xuan Yinzi spoke first: "That being said, you are now the Immortal Lord, and there is a difference between the upper and lower levels, which even the uncles cannot cross. Besides, you are so pampering to your subordinates, and if outsiders see you, they will think that we in Yao Chi have no rules, and they will laugh at your incompetence."

"Uncle Master's teaching is correct. Ji Yao will definitely pay attention to it in the future. But there are no outsiders here today, and I have important matters to discuss with uncle Master and others, so there is no need to be too restrained." Fairy Ji Yao replied with a smile.

She has always respected this uncle, and she would not refute whatever he said. When her master Xuan Gu Zi ruined her marriage, it was Xuan Yin Zi who tried her best to stop it. However, due to the difference in status, she was insignificant and naturally could not persuade Xuan Gu Zi to change his mind. In addition, Xuan Gu Zi locked her up with the dignity of the fairy master, and under the imperial decree, no matter how much opposition there was, it could not affect the decision of the lineage. Fairy Ji Yao has always kept this in mind. Therefore, although Xuan Yin Zi is usually serious, Ji Yao knows that she has the warmest heart and what she says is also out of good intentions.

"Okay, girl, you look strong, but you are actually very weak, not like... Forget it, tell me what important matter you called us here for." Xuan Yinzi changed the subject and avoided talking about Fairy Ji Yao's past pains. She originally wanted to say that her sister Ji Long had a stronger temper than her, but then she thought about how painful this matter was and how she would expose people's scars. She was outspoken and quickly shut up.

Fairy Ji Yao didn't care. Some things should be kept in mind, and there is no need to talk about them all day. As for what Xuan Yinzi asked, she thought about it and began to tell her plan: "Uncle Master, wait a moment. Ji Yao is waiting for you in Yaochi today. In addition to needing help with the Taiyin formation, today's matter is of great importance and an ancestral precept must be broken. Therefore, Master needs help to persuade. As for what it is, let Ji Yao tell you from the beginning..."