Junior Sister is too competitive, she drastically alters the Joyful Union Sect

Chapter 81 Snake Egg
Shen Youqing stood up and bowed three times respectfully to the crystal coffin. "This junior did not mean to disturb the resting place of our ancestor Bufeng. If there has been any offense, this junior apologizes here."

The wisp of consciousness that silently watched Shen Youqing nodded with some satisfaction.

Despite his arrogant and unruly demeanor, he turned out to be a well-mannered and polite person.

"Go."

With permission from his ancestor, Bufeng, Shen Youqing stepped through the stone gate and went inside.

Behind the crystal coffin was a door. Shen Youqing reached out and pushed the door open. After passing through a passageway, a brightly lit grotto appeared before him.

The characters on the stone wall are vigorous, flowing like dragons and phoenixes, exuding a grand and unrestrained style.

In front of the grotto is a life-sized stone sculpture with clearly visible facial features.

His face was handsome and imposing, his brows were firm and dignified, and he wore a simple and neat outfit. He held a talisman in his left hand and an alchemy furnace in his right.

She doesn't look like a fairy, but more like a female warrior.

Shen Youqing bowed to the stone statue, and then went to examine the inscriptions on the stone wall.

The inscriptions on the stone wall record in detail the life of Bufeng's ancestor.

A favored daughter of heaven, diligent and hardworking, she slew countless demons, laying the foundation for a peaceful world to come...

The lines of writing seemed to come alive, conjuring up scenes of history before Shen Youqing's eyes.

Although he did not meet his ancestors, his life was full of passion and profound meaning.

Shen Youqing raised his hand to his chest, feeling his heart pounding, his expression one of admiration and longing.

One day, she too will become a powerful and fearless cultivator like her ancestor Bu Feng, protecting the cultivation world!

The expression on Shen Youqing's face did not escape the notice of Bufeng's ancestor.

His youthful face was cool yet resolute, and the determination in his phoenix eyes was like an inextinguishable flame, burning brightly.

“You…” Bu Feng’s ancestor seemed to want to say something, but she hesitated.

Shen Youqing raised his eyes and looked at the stone statue.

"What happened to the cultivation world after that?" The ancient stone statue suddenly emitted a soft, shimmering light, as if it had come to life.

"A peaceful and prosperous age, thriving and flourishing." Shen Youqing raised his hand and bowed deeply to the stone statue.

Born in a chaotic world and dying before a time of peace and prosperity, the ancestor sighed and said, "Truly, I was born at the wrong time."

Shen Youqing pursed her lips, unsure of what to say.

She understood the regret of not being able to meet her ancestors.

Just like before she died in her previous life, all she could think about was when the great war would end and when the cultivation world would return to peace.

Finally, there is only regret and sorrow, that we cannot see the war end, nor can we see the cultivation world return to peace and tranquility.

The large black snake shrank its body and slowly swam in. Looking at the stone statue that emitted a soft, glowing light, it swam over and coiled around the statue's feet, its hoarse, dry voice ringing out, "Master."

Shen Youqing looked surprised.

This spirit beast can actually speak human language?
Looking at the black snake at his feet, Bu Feng's majestic voice softened instantly, "Don't trap yourself here. Go out and take a look at this peaceful and prosperous world for me."

The black snake remained silent, only tightly coiling around the statue's leg.

After a long wait, it was able to see its owner again, but after this brief reunion, it would lose its owner forever.

I don't want to lose my owner again.

Inside the fairly well-lit cave, Shen Youqing watched as the black snake's scales fluttered down, quickly turning to dust.

Shen Youqing's eyes widened.

In just a few breaths, the black snake was reduced to nothing but its skeleton, wrapped around the stone statue's leg.

The unexpected death left Shen Youqing stunned and depressed, the heavy emotions weighing on her and making her feel uneasy.

A long, mournful sigh echoed in the empty grotto.

Shen Youqing raised his hand and bowed three times towards the snake skeleton. Just then, the talisman held in the statue's left hand transformed into a beam of light and flew towards Shen Youqing.

After the light entered his brows, Shen Youqing's consciousness was filled with many more things.

Shen Youqing, realizing what was happening, raised her hand in a salute, but before she could say anything, the dignified voice of the ancestor Bufeng rang out.

"I have already passed on the legacy of the Talisman Master to you, and now I am considered your half-master. The path of cultivation is long and arduous, so never forget your original aspirations and remain humble and prudent..."

Before Shen Youqing could say anything after the lecture ended, he was enveloped by a force and sent away.

As you pass through the barrier, the lake water quickly surrounds you from all directions.

After gulping down a few mouthfuls of the icy lake water, Shen Youqing closed his mouth and kicked his legs, ready to swim upwards.

Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of white light out of the corner of her eye; the soft white light seemed out of place against the dim lake bottom.

Shen Youqing turned around and swooped down to get closer.

The place emitting the light seemed very close, but it took Shen Youqing a quarter of an hour to touch the glowing white rock.

Upon closer inspection, the soft light became dazzling, and the power emanating from the stone was vigorous and intense.

Spirit Stone?
The guess couldn't help but pop into Shen Youqing's mind as she rubbed the cool, smooth stone under her palm.

Why don't you take it with you?

Shen Youqing tried to put the large rock into her storage ring, but there seemed to be some kind of restriction in this place, and she couldn't put the large rock into her storage space.

What should we do?

Are you suggesting we tie the stone to a rope and drag it up there by hand?
The camellia tree hanging on the cloth bag sensed Shen Youqing's thoughts.

It grew much larger, its branches wrapped around Shen Youqing's waist, and its roots quickly wrapped around the large white rock.

As the weight of the large white stone increased, Shen Youqing sank down a bit.

Holding his breath and channeling his spiritual energy, Shen Youqing carried the large white stone, which appeared to be a spirit stone, upstream.

After struggling in the water for a quarter of an hour, Shen Youqing surfaced and headed towards the shore.

After the camellia tree and the big white stone were brought ashore, Shen Youqing, exhausted, lay on the ground, panting heavily.

The camellia tree, mimicking its owner, collapsed to the ground, its double-petaled blossoms and a few buds drooping listlessly.

Just then, an oval-shaped egg fell from the sky and hit Shen Youqing.

"Ugh—" Shen Youqing's vision went black from the impact, and he almost couldn't catch his breath.

Shen Youqing stroked the egg with one hand while clutching his severely injured abdomen with the other.

"Why did you bring up the origin?" Ancestor Bufeng's voice carried a hint of surprise.

origin?

Is this big white rock really a spirit stone?!

Shen Youqing raised her hand and formed a healing array. After the pain in her abdomen subsided, she said, "We have an extra mission on this trip: to take the essence of the secret realm out."

The ancestor didn't say anything, but a force gently brushed across Shen Youqing's face and finally landed on the big rock.

As the light on the large rock gradually dimmed, Shen Youqing raised his hand and patted it.

"Um, if I may ask, can this stone be split in two?" Shen Youqing suddenly blurted out.

Unexpected Ancestor:...

Some people are just meant to be soaked in water!
"Whatever." Ancestor Bufeng's speechless voice rang out, then she said seriously, "This is Ah Xuan's snake egg. Please take good care of its offspring."

Ah Xuan knew perfectly well that this little girl was trying to cheat and get in through connections, but since it went along with her, it figured it must really like her.

Entrusting Ah Xuan's offspring to this little girl would be a good choice.

Shen Youqing got up, held the snake egg in her hands, and said earnestly, "I will protect it as it grows up, and I will make sure it is safe and sound for the rest of my life."