Chapter 47: Jingwei Fills the Sea (Part 1) (Second Update)

  But then the six ears flew away from the Xuanzhou Immortal Island and headed east, flying for about a hundred miles before finding an uninhabited island. The island had sparse vegetation and thin spiritual energy, with very few divine birds or immortal cranes existing there. After looking around, the six ears felt that this place was quite suitable for Nian Lingyan to pass through his tribulation, so they prepared to return to Xuanzhou Immortal Island to report back to Shen Gongbao.

  Just then, Liu Er suddenly saw a very strange little bird. The bird was shaped like a crow, with long feathers on its head that had beautiful patterns, a mouth as white and shiny as jade, and a pair of bright red claws.

  This little bird is not very big, only about the size of a palm. What surprised Liu Er was that this little bird kept picking up branches and stones from the mountain and throwing them into the sea, occasionally letting out a mournful cry. Those who heard it were heartbroken, those who saw it shed tears. A strong intuition told Liu Er that this little bird in front of him seemed to be extraordinary.

  But Liu Er didn't recognize the bird at all, and was puzzled for a while before murmuring: "Let's go back and report to Master, I'm sure Master will know this bird!"

  As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Er transformed into a long rainbow that stretched across the sky and disappeared at the end of the horizon.

  In the Immortal Island, Liu Er told Shen Gong Bao everything he saw and heard without leaving out a single word. After listening to Liu Er's words, Shen Gong Bao furrowed his brow and said after a long while: "Let me go take a look first, if it is indeed his daughter, then we will need to rescue her!"

  Liuer didn't understand who Shengong Bao was referring to, but still led the way forward immediately. Soon, the two arrived at the uninhabited island they had just seen, and Shengong Bao also saw that strange little bird.

  "Jingwei will fill the sea with twigs, and it will be filled!" Shengong Bao said lightly, then sighed and gently stroked the air with his sleeves. The strange little bird was caught in mid-air by Shengong Bao, who gently stroked its feathers and said, "Jingwei filling the sea has been a hardship for you!"

  The little bird was originally flustered and restless, constantly fluttering in Sheng Gongbao's hands, wanting to fly away. But as soon as it heard the two words "Jingwei", it calmed down, its small head gently rubbing against Sheng Gongbao's hand, and its mouth also emitted a series of mournful and sorrowful cries.

  "Master, is this bird called Jingwei?" Liu Er asked in surprise.

  Nodding his head, Shen Gongbao said: "I suppose you've also heard of this name?"

  "Hmm, back then, Emperor Shennong's little daughter was named Jingwei, wasn't she?" Liu Er asked incredulously.

  Shen Gong Bao let out a long sigh, "In the past, Emperor Shennong of the Earth wrote 'Shennong Ben Cao Jing' to govern the human race and try the hundred herbs of the world, leaving it to future generations to eliminate the troubles of illness. However, he neglected this girl, who was mischievous and playful. One day, while Emperor Shennong was not paying attention, she sneaked out to play in the East Sea, but unfortunately got caught in a huge wave and drowned. A surge of resentment filled her mind, obscuring her spiritual consciousness, transforming her into this Jingwei bird. Now it only knows how to pick up twigs and pebbles every day, trying to fill up the East Sea to calm its own resentment."

  Six Ears listened and gazed at the Jingwei bird with pity, while the Jingwei bird seemed to know something too, rubbing against Shen Gongbao's palm and softly wailing.

  "Huh? Master, relying on the Earth Emperor's ability, how can you not calculate the cause and effect of Jingwei?" Liu Er asked in surprise.

  "The ancestor once said that after the Three Emperors verified the Dao, nothing could make them easily leave Huoyun Cave. I also suspect that Shennong Emperor might have thought that this woman had already re-entered reincarnation. If it weren't for me seeing her today and calculating her roots, I wouldn't know either."

  Liu Er's face revealed a look of clarity, and after a brief pause, he asked again: "Master, how should we deal with Jing Wei?"

  Shen Gong's eyebrows furrowed in thought for a moment before he said, "Alright then, let's consider this an opportunity to form a good connection with Di Huang Shen Nong. Besides, we need to prepare for the Ling Yan matter anyway, so it's just as well that we go together."

  After speaking, he took the somewhat bewildered Liu Er back to Yingzhou Xian Island and summoned Nian Lingyan, asking: "Do you know your tribulation period?"

  Nian Ling Yan smiled and said: "Yes, the day I overcome my tribulation is at noon on the third quarter of next month."

  Shen Gong Bao smiled and said, "Let's go, today I'll take you to the Sacred Dao Arena to observe, meet some powerful masters, let you broaden your horizons, so that in the future you won't be narrow-minded and arrogant."

  "Is it the Sacred Land of Sages? Is Master taking us to Mount Kunlun?" Liu Er's eyes lit up, excitedly saying.

  "Haha, you'll know when you get there!" Shen Gongbao smiled mysteriously and didn't say another word.

  Nian Lingyan also let out a loud whoop of excitement, transforming back into his true form. He carried Shen Gongbao and Liu Er together as they flew away from the Xuanzhou Immortal Island, following Shen Gongbao's guidance towards the Jin Ao Island.

  "Wow, this is the Sacred Ground of Sages! It's indeed extraordinary!" Liu Er and Nian Ling Yan were both exclaiming in surprise as they gazed at everything before their eyes. Both of them had come to the Sacred Ground of Sages for the first time and were very curious. They could be seen looking around, craning their necks to take a peek, occasionally touching this or that, and then taking a look at something else.

  Shen Gong Bao's face was covered in black lines, and he felt that bringing these two guys here seemed to be a wrong decision. The only scene that appeared in his mind was Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden, "Too embarrassing!"

  Just then, Shengong Bao suddenly saw Duobao not far away and hurriedly stepped forward to bow: "Duobao Daoyou is well, haha!"

  "It's Shendao friend, long time no see, but your cultivation has reached a higher level, congratulations!"

  "Heh heh, barely made a breakthrough to the next level, all thanks to the great teachings of the Tongtian Sect's Saint I heard last time."

  Duobao listened and smiled slightly, asking: "But I don't know what brings you here this time, fellow Taoist?"

  Shen Gong Bao hesitated for a moment before saying, "I have indeed come this time with a request for the Tian Xian Sect Master. I hope that Da Bao Dao friend will inform him."

  Duobao's expression flashed with surprise, and he said: "Since it's a fellow Taoist's request, I'll go inform the teacher. However, the teacher is currently in quiet meditation, so I don't know if they will see you."

  "It doesn't matter, just let me know and thank you, fellow Taoist!" Shen Gongbao smiled confidently and then respectfully thanked Duobao again.

  "Heh heh, then let's wait for a moment in this place."

  After Duobao left, Liu'er walked up to Shengong Bao and said: "Master, the person who just left is indeed Duobao Daoren, the first disciple of Tongtian Sect?"

  "Not bad, it's indeed the Daoist of Many Treasures!"

  "What a high level of cultivation! It has already reached the peak of Daluo Jinxian, isn't it? No wonder you are the first disciple of the Holy One." Liu Er exclaimed.

  At this time, Shengong Bao saw Lingya Xian, Qiushou Xian and Jinguang Xian coming together. They also came forward to greet him first, saying: "We have met the three Taoist friends, Shengong Bao has paid his respects."

  The three immortals smiled and politely asked Shengong Bao: "Have you seen Shendao, congratulations on your progress in cultivation."

  "Hmm, but I don't know who these two are, they're both extraordinary!" Ling Ya Xian curiously looked at Nian Ling Yan and Liu Er, asking.

  Shen Gong pointed at the two of them towards San Xian and said: "This is the Liù ěr mí hóu (Six Eared Monkey) from the Four Monkeys of Chaos, haha, my great disciple. This is a beast born from heaven and earth, previously foolish and ignorant, doing evil in all directions. Now I have taken it as my mount, and when there's nothing to do, I also teach it a thing or two, consider it a nominal disciple!"

  "Haha, Daoist friend is indeed blessed with good fortune, his mount and disciple are both extraordinary talents, haha!" Qiu Shou Xian laughed heartily.

  Shen Gong Bao smiled slightly and said, "Today I brought these two people here, it's also to let them open their eyes and see more. Hehe, you all need to teach them a thing or two, so they can broaden their horizons."

  "Alright, alright, haha, but let's have a match, haha, come on, we can only find out where we're lacking after a fight!" Jin Guangxian roared, and then dragged Yan Lingyan to one side, while Yan Lingyan also followed with a smile under Shen Gongbao's hint.

  Next to the two immortals, Er'lang also didn't want to be left out, and took Liu'er with him to go to one side, where they went to "instruct" them. Seeing this, Shen Gongbao couldn't help but smile, not worried in the slightest that Yan Lingyan and Liu'er would come to any harm, saying that perhaps this time was also their opportunity, and they could learn some secret techniques from the three immortals, receive their guidance, and make progress in their cultivation.

  Soon after, Du Bao appeared with a strange expression and said: "Fellow Taoist is indeed lucky, I mentioned you to my teacher and he smiled and agreed to see you, haha."

  Shen Gong Bao listened and smiled slightly: "Perhaps the leader of Tongtian Sect has already figured out what I came for this time."

  Duobao listened and a look of relief appeared on his face. He immediately said: "Fellow Taoist, please hurry up and go, don't let the teacher wait for too long."

  "Good! In that case, I'll take my leave for now!"

  Then, Shen Gongbao went towards the main hall of the Biyu Palace.