CHAPTER 279: CHAPTER 279: TRULY WORTHY OF BEING A FOX SPIRIT

Could there really be a teleportation secret technique that I have never heard of in this vast world?

Stunned as she was, Hu Zhile swiftly refrained from being curious. After consulting with the Venerable Family, she employed her body technique to hurriedly fly to the residence of Yin Mountain Lady to report.

Tang Qin had been practicing in the meditation chamber these days. Since the time she visited her neighbor out of curiosity, witnessing nothing exciting but encountering a senior with a frightening aura, she realized her own cultivation was as insignificant as an ant to true powerhouses, ready to be snuffed out at a pinch.

Yet her cultivation had been unable to break through, and she didn’t have much lifespan left to squander.

If things continued like this, she wouldn’t even be able to compete for the Immortal Peach at Wo Hu Temple, fearing a fate of dying with her path and identity erased sooner or later.

"Lady, Miss Hu has returned, saying she has important matters to discuss with you."

In the midst of her worries, Tang Qin suddenly heard a report from a subordinate ghost, to which she immediately sat up straight and responded, "Invite Miss Hu in to speak."

It hadn’t been long since their last meeting, yet Hu Zhile seemed slightly unaccustomed to the chilly atmosphere of the residence, pounding in her heart with gratitude for seizing a favorable opportunity leading to her current happy life.

No more running around busy with tasks and lacking time for cultivation, nor living under anyone’s thumb with unyielding caution.

Not only did she own a sunny and warm small courtyard, but she also had a spirit pool, elixir, incense, and harmonious relationships with Senior Bai, Wan Mingchuan, and Yun Mo, without scheming, only cooperative assistance.

Such an immortal-like life further cemented Hu Zhile’s habitual mentality—it takes giving your all to strive for what you want, as opportunities always go to those prepared.

For instance, now, she could take the chance to make a suggestion to the Venerable Family. If they agreed to meet the Lady, she could act as an intermediary, making things easier for the Venerable Family while also leaving a good impression here to avoid future awkward encounters.

Of course, for a better collaboration, it was also necessary to reveal some unimportant information about the Lotus Peak battle that day, so she knew the significance of Mr. Jiang.

"Lady, I came this time to invite you to consult with Mr. Jiang regarding next month’s Wo Hu Temple trip." After brief pleasantries upon entering the meditation chamber, Hu Zhile went straight to the point, "I originally intended to invite the Lady over the past few days, but an unexpected situation forced us to leave the Netherworld hastily, unable to visit even though it was so close."

So close?!

Tang Qin knew this once-reliable assistant too well. Her actions were meticulous, and she never spoke idly. Could it be...?

Quick to react, her heart skipped, and indeed, she soon heard Hu Zhile’s cheerful voice say, "Funny enough, Mr. Jiang previously bought a piece of land in the Netherworld intending to create a resting place. By coincidence, he chose Lotus Peak. Isn’t it fate that you two should be neighbors? Now you’ve become neighbors in the Netherworld!"

Tang Qin’s pupils shrunk rapidly, forcing her to pick up her teacup and take a sip to hide her shock.

As curious as she was about what happened that day, she was also somewhat fearful. The sudden battle had attracted a senior with a daunting presence; were they enemies or friends?

Would alliance with Mr. Jiang bring repercussions and collateral damage?

"Oh? So it was Mr. Jiang’s residence?" She set down her teacup, wearing a faint smile as she said, "That day, as I was cultivating, I suddenly sensed the terrifying aura of a battle. When I went to investigate, I found nothing. Do you know what happened at Lotus Peak?"

Hu Zhile smiled knowingly and said, "Of course I know. Now that I work by Mr. Jiang’s side, I have learned a lot of the facts.

That day, it was madman Li who provoked out of nowhere, only to be obliterated by Mr. Jiang. After urgent matters arose, we departed in haste, and only today did we have time to settle trivial matters.

I thought it a rare opportunity since Mr. Jiang is usually quite busy. He finally found some time to visit the Netherworld, so I specially invited you to discuss important matters!"

"Thank you, Sister! Rest assured, your sister will remember your goodness!" Tang Qin exclaimed with inner delight, seeing that with a great backer, she did not forget to pull her along. This was truly great! Being able to meet and discuss should ensure greater confidence in the Wo Hu Temple trip!

"I’ve been wholeheartedly preparing for the Wo Hu Temple trip recently. You know the difficulties cultivators like us face." She arranged the golden hairpin by her temple with her delicate fingers, sighing, "The better one’s talent, the faster the cultivation, and often at a young age, they accomplish great careers, standing at the peak gazing proudly at everyone.

People like me with mediocre talent can only wait it out. With no breakthrough in cultivation, seeking longevity opportunities becomes essential for survival, growing increasingly useless with age. And the more useless one becomes, the more hesitant and fearful, until eventually cowering in a corner like a fearful old monster hanging on.

You know my journey, filled with struggles, yet I have the indomitable spirit of not yielding, and intend to seize the opportunity at all costs!"

Hu Zhile nodded in agreement, "Naturally, I understand the Lady’s thoughts. Hence, while Mr. Jiang was handling matters in the Netherworld, I came to invite you over. Honestly, I wouldn’t dare boast about anything else, but Mr. Jiang vanquishing madman Li in an instant and facing the Ghost Roar without a scratch, combined with the Lady’s control over the corpse ghost and expertise in corpse poison, there’s no need to worry about the Wo Hu Temple trip."

She paused, then added, "The Lady’s prowess is impressive, even battling across realms with ease, but constraints notably affect combat strength. Coincidentally, Mr. Jiang excels in fire element techniques, wouldn’t you two make a flawless duo?"

"It’s truly heroes among youths! In the past, I wouldn’t have believed someone could master the Paperman and Paper Horse Skill while simultaneously cultivating fire element techniques. Witnessing it firsthand reveals there’s always someone mightier beyond the horizon. Partnering smoothly with Mr. Jiang could grant peace of mind even when venturing into the void in the future."

The biggest disadvantage of ghost cultivators is how easily they are restrained, unlike demon cultivators. Consequently, no matter how formidable Tang Qin was, she could only swagger in a corner of the Netherworld, even bullied by small Yin Messengers.

If she could deeply collaborate with Mr. Jiang, a papercraft master who specializes in fire techniques, wouldn’t things be smoother in the future?

Thinking of this, she envied Hu Zhile’s fortune, working alongside such a potent figure, expecting rapid surpassing of her cultivation.

When Tang Qin, donned in an ornate red wedding dress, ethereally drifted to Lotus Peak courtyard, Bai Yunqi was already setting up arrays within the mountain; Jiang Yuan was planning how to arrange the courtyard with his hands behind his back.

The second home belonged to the subsidiary, directly obtaining the level of the main home.

Therefore, with a Level Three protective barrier and only a single house and warehouse within, it felt desolate.

"Venerable Family, Lady... oh no, Sister Tang has arrived." Hu Zhile thought and decided it was better to change the address, then smiled at Tang Qin, explaining, "Venerable Family’s favor, I guess I’m now a Family Guardian Immortal."

Tang Qin was dumbfounded. Could cultivators be Family Guardian Immortals receiving incense offerings?!

Truly worthy of a fox spirit, this was incredible!

Intriguing, why would a powerful cultivator like Mr. Jiang require a Family Guardian Immortal? If real danger arose, wouldn’t Hu Zhile need protection instead? Her ability to receive incense... Did she make some deal?

Contemplating inside, seeing Hu Zhile lift her feet in, Tang Qin also stepped forward, only to find the thin protective barrier preventing her entry!

[Towards the second home, a Heart Refining Realm Peak intermediate-level demon, Tang Qin, is trying to enter. Allow entry? If a fatal attack is launched, the protective barrier cannot withstand it, and restoring the shield would require certain materials and spirit stones]