Chapter 5, Ling Bo Xian Zi, has Fox Autumn Moon

  "Three guests are quite enthusiastic!" At this time, a pleasant female voice rose like the nine heavenly music, from an adjacent room. The sound entered the ears of the three people, and naturally, the woman was facing Hong Haier and the others, who involuntarily raised their heads to look over.

  The door of the room opened, and a pink figure emerged from it. Her steps were light and graceful, like a fairy walking on waves. Her body was slender and elegant, surpassing even the beauty of Flying Swallow. Moreover, her face was delicate and pretty, with a natural glow that seemed sacred and holy. Her demeanor was dignified and stately, as if she were an imperial concubine.

  "The young woman Hu Qiuyue has met the Great Immortal Ruyi, and has also met the Daoist friend Huoyun." The woman walked up with elegant steps, came forward, bowed to Hong Haier and his two companions, and then sat down directly in front of Hong Haier.

  "Hmph!" The True Immortal of the Auspicious Fate let out a cold snort, turning his head to one side. Ever since his elder brother, the Bull Demon King, became infatuated with beauty and took in the Jade-Faced Fox Spirit, the True Immortal of the Auspicious Fate had refused to see any fox spirits in the entire world. With his Seventh-Grade Peak cultivation, he naturally saw through this woman as a Fourth-Grade Fox Demon in disguise.

  I've seen beautiful women before, but never one as stunning as this. It's simply breathtaking. In the past two months, I've been to many mansions of high-ranking officials and literary figures, and I've seen my fair share of beauties. But for a former otaku like me, worldly things are just fleeting clouds. However, this woman in front of me is different - she's enchanting without being seductive, icy yet elegant, and it makes me feel like I'm experiencing a feast for the eyes, a beauty that's shocking at first glance. Even my own mother, Iron Fan, can't compare to this woman. The little cow demon beside me is also staring blankly, thinking to himself that this woman must be a female demon.

  "Huh? I don't know what you want from us three?" After a long time, Hong Haier finally came back to his senses, but looked somewhat embarrassed.

  "It's nothing, I just heard your name a few days ago and was curious, so I wanted to come over and get to know you." Hu Qiuyue slightly opened her mouth, smiling softly, her eyes also sizing up the red-haired boy in front of her, thinking to herself that this kind of man is so handsome, even women wouldn't be able to surpass him.

  "Shy flower girl!" Just then, a rough and hoarse voice came over, and a stout old woman with a lucky face was standing at the door of the compartment, sizing up Hong Girl.

  "Ah!" Hu Qiuyue heard the sound and turned around to respond with a smile that could charm thousands.

  "That'll make it easier for Old Mother to find." The old procuress smiled and waddled over, her stout waist swaying as she took small steps. Panting slightly, she said to Hu Qiuyue: "Shu Hua young lady, just now the Marquis of Che Chi heard that you've been visiting Bai Yue Xuan recently, and he insisted on seeing you. He even asked Old Mother to bring a string of night pearls." She carefully pulled out a string of pearls from her bosom, each one the size of a thumb, shining brightly with excellent quality.

  "Wu Ma, return this pearl to Master Xiang and tell him that Xiuhua is not feeling well today. If he wants to listen to the qin, he can come again tomorrow." Hu Qiuyue saw this, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, then glanced at Hong Haier beside her, and smiled faintly at the old woman.

  "Miss Hua, where are you uncomfortable? Can Doctor Zhang take your pulse for you?" A voice came over, and two people slowly appeared at the stairs. Wu Ma saw this and hurriedly went up to greet them.

  Among them, one person wore a cyan brocade robe, with a white jade crown on his head, and had a natural elegance. Another person wore a brown satin short jacket, with a solemn face, and had three inches of white beard under his chin. At his waist hung a narrow gold plaque with dragon and phoenix carvings, which seemed to be engraved with the words "Bi Hu". He looked at Hong Hai'er's three people with a sharp gaze, and seemed to be Zhang Yuanyi.

  "It turned out to be the Immortal of Free Will and Fire Cloud Daochang, how rude! No wonder Xiāng Fǎng said she didn't have time to entertain Xu. Just then, Che Zhi Xiangguo arrived at their side, saw the mischievous-looking Red Boy and the lewd Daoist beside him, his pupils shrinking slightly before bursting into loud laughter."

  "Hmph, but it's just an empty reputation." Zhang Yu physician heard what Xiang Guo said and responded with a light hum.

  "Uh." Che Chi Xiang Guo heard this, but was somewhat embarrassed, and hastily pulled Zhang Yu Yi together to apologize in front of Hong Hai Er.

  "But the little Golden Elixir cultivator has truly lost face for the Taiqing Sect." Hong Haier saw this, but didn't comment, instead smiling at the newcomer. However, his eyes showed a few hints of interest in these two people. Although Hong Haier had been cultivating for many years and hadn't made much progress due to personal reasons, his vision was not low. The aura around the foreheads of these two people had a faint, pure Taiqing energy surrounding them, although they were only at the Golden Elixir level, it was extremely refined, clearly indicating that they had received orthodox teachings from the Daoist sect.

  "Ah!" Zhang Yu's face turned bright red as soon as he heard the words, and he was about to erupt in anger. Beside him, Che Zhi Xiang Guo also changed color instantly. These two were descendants of Xu Fu and Xuan Weizi, and they had come to this Western Ox Valley Continent due to their school's orders. Who would have thought that at this moment, someone would point out their ancestry, and even more so, insult their school? How could they not be shocked? How could they not be enraged?

  “Hahaha……” A burst of giggles escaped from Hu Qiuyue's mouth, seeing the tense expressions on the two men's faces. The legendary Shuixianniang (Water Immortal Maiden) of the Western Regions quickly got up to mediate and then led them aside to sit down. Although their cultivation was insignificant in Hu Qiuyue's eyes, they represented the teachings of Taishang Laojun. Moreover, over the years, Hu Qiuyue had traveled through many mortal countries in Xīnúzhōu (Western Cow Treasure Continent) under the name Shuixian, just like Rúyì Zhēnxiān (As-You-Wish True Immortal), and it was inevitable that she would have connections with the nobles of various countries. There were always some emotional ties involved, and she couldn't just watch as the two men got into trouble here.

  "Cough, cough." Only now did the two of them remember that the Carefree True Immortal was quite famous in the Western Pure Land. With such a great reputation, how could he be an ordinary person? In the demon world and human world, without surpassing strength, how could he make various demon kings admire him? Moreover, it was said that the Carefree True Immortal was the younger brother of the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, Mahābali Bō mó Wáng, one of the Seven Saints of the Huāguǒ Shān. Others might not know the details of the Ox Demon King, but these two were from the Lóu Guàn Dào and were of the Tàiqīng lineage; how could they not know?

  "Haha." Hong Haier saw this, haha smiled, and then picked up the wine cup, changed to a small jade cup, filled six cups to let Xiao Niu give to everyone.

  "The Way of Taiqing is to embody clarity and stillness, aligning with the heavenly heart, teaching and transforming all beings. Can you tell me why, after many years of cultivation and guidance from a renowned master, you two still find it difficult to attain the Heavenly Way?" Hong Haier raised his wine cup and spoke calmly.

  "Ah!" Zhang Xu's eyes were fixed straight ahead, staring at the small jade cup in front of them, sniffing the faint wine aroma inside, their faces filled with a look of intoxication. Their throats trembled, making "gulping" sounds. Although these two had low cultivation levels, they had seen a lot. At this moment, seeing the spiritual wine, they knew it was no ordinary product. Who still had the heart to listen to Hong Haier's preaching?

  "Hmph!" On the other hand, Hu Qiuyue, who was standing beside him, couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle lightly, causing Hong Haier's face to turn red with embarrassment. He cursed inwardly, feeling that his moment of superiority had been ruined by these two fools. At the same time, he was also curious - these two didn't seem to have high cultivation levels, so it was unlikely they were here for the great calamity 500 years later. So why would they be sent to this treacherous Western region? It was truly a puzzle that left him baffled.

  "Sir." After a long time, Hu Qiuyue spoke again, smiling slightly at Hong Haier: "Sir is indeed a refined person, and he has brought out the Liqueur of Spiritual Spring as soon as he took action. However, I don't know what brings Sir to this mortal realm?"

  Heh, Hong Haier heard this and silently cursed in his heart. The fox's tail had finally been exposed. It was said that women loved to deceive people, and this fox spirit had already begun to probe him with just three sentences. He didn't reveal anything on his face, but instead smiled slightly and said: "Nothing else, I just like the bustle of the mortal world, and happened to come here with my uncle to play."

  On the side, Zhang Xu and others still held their jade cups with a look of intoxication on their faces, but in fact, they also perked up their ears to listen carefully at this time. How could such small movements escape the eyes of Hong Haier and others? They just pretended not to know and treated it as a joke.

  "That gentleman is indeed fortunate, I happen to know that a treasure will be born in this country of Bhikkhu, I don't know if the gentleman has any intention to investigate?" Hu Qiuyue asked one question but didn't get angry, waved her hand and cast a restriction spell, then opened her mouth and said, her beautiful eyes staring straight at Hong Haier.

  "Treasure?" Hong Haier's eyebrows rose upon hearing this, but his heart was clear. No wonder these three were so concerned about why he had come. It turned out that there really was treasure. But what kind of treasure could it be, that even Hu Qiuyue, a fourth-grade demon, would be so eager for? After all, the treasures of the mortal world are often things of little use to cultivators.

  "It seems that the gentleman really didn't know, it looks like Autumn Moon was too rash." Hu Autumn Moon saw this, but was somewhat annoyed, but then thought again, these three people's cultivation is not low, especially that Like-minded True Immortal is even more powerful than her own master, if she can get their help, her chances of getting the treasure will increase greatly, thinking about it made her smile again.

  "Does Mr. know music?" Hu Qiuyue waved her hand at Wu Ma, who had been waiting for a long time on the side, and then turned to Hong Haier with a faint smile.

  "I roughly understand." Hong Haier heard this and was overjoyed in his heart. For two months, he had been traveling to various countries and had already heard rumors about Hui Yue and Xue Hua. Although he had heard many poems about the two of them, he had not been able to meet them in person. Now, that famous and elusive Xue Hua, who was said to be worth a fortune for just one song, actually offered to play a piece for him, making him feel honored and surprised. It felt like running into a superstar on the subway and taking a photo together.

  "Clang!" It was actually a good zither, the body made of thousand-year-old wutong wood, with a sound like pearls and jade. If it were placed in the mortal realm, it would probably cause a stir among music lovers, and Wu Ma ordered someone to bring the zither over and place it aside, lighting dragon brain incense as Hu Qiuyue walked over.

  "How embarrassing!" Hu Qiuyue lightly tuned the strings of her zither, and nodded slightly. A beautiful melody flowed from her fingertips, and suddenly, the previously noisy Baiyue Pavilion became completely quiet, even the sound of people's breathing seemed jarring. The melody was gentle and winding, like a young woman's thoughts, with a hint of green plum fragrance, like the blooming crabapple flowers, which attracted a swarm of butterflies to fly in, and many birds lingered without leaving.

  Daughter sorrow, youth is already wasted in an empty boudoir. Daughter worry, regret teaching husband to seek wealth and honor. Daughter joy, in front of the mirror, makeup beautiful colors. Daughter happy, on the swing frame, spring shirt thin. Dripping endless longing blood tears toss red beans, blooming unfinished spring willow spring flowers full painting building. Sleeping unstable silk window wind rain after dusk, can't forget new worries and old worries. Swallowing down jade grain gold medicine choking throat full, shining not fully lotus flower mirror reflection pale. Unfurled brow, unclear midnight drumbeat. Ah, just like the green mountain hidden, flowing endlessly green water distant.

  At this sight, the Red Boy suddenly had a feeling and followed the music to sing softly. His voice was ethereal, like the celestial music of the nine heavens, striking people's hearts along with the melodious piano sound. Everyone couldn't help but turn their heads, even Chi Xiangguo, who claimed to be a great scholar, was amazed. Only Ruyi Zhenxian, this rough old man, sat on the side drinking fine wine, without knowing what he was thinking.

  The music stopped, and the audience was silent. Hu Qiuye stood up, bowed slightly to Hong Haier, as if thanking him for expressing his daughter's feelings.

  The little red boy saw this, shook his head slightly, chuckled and took a deep breath, then spat out a few words: "Rain patters on the pear blossoms, the door is closed tightly."

  "Wow!" The applause started pouring in like a tide, and people who were intoxicated by the music also woke up at this moment.

  "The young master indeed has a talent that shocks the world." Hu Qiuyue walked forward, her beautiful eyes somewhat complex, not noticing the tone of her own family's words, first calling him "Daoist friend", then "Mister", and finally "Young Master". This change fell into the ears of Ruyi Zhenxian, making him even more vigilant...