Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

This is because Nuwa, when she witnessed the demon race slaughtering the human race, did not come to the rescue; otherwise, there would have been even more deaths. This incident also caused her fortune to plummet.

Therefore, Li Xiuyuan had been on guard for a long time and was willing to take the opportunity to drive away the Shu Mountain Sect, even if it meant resorting to force.

However, Li Xiuyuan's main purpose this time was to go to the Nanzhao Kingdom to see the so-called descendants of Nuwa.

Li Xiuyuan smiled and said, "Daoist Master, there's no need for such formalities. You are all cultivators, so there's no need for such formalities."

After saying that, he looked at Qingwei's cultivation level, which was only at the Human Immortal realm. It seemed that the Shushan Sect in this world was indeed extraordinary.

Qingwei is a master at the Human Immortal level, but he has several fellow disciples, and these people are just from a branch of the Shu Mountain sect.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the group headed towards the town.

At this moment, the group walked in and arrived at the largest restaurant in town, where there were over a hundred people who had booked the entire restaurant.

Li Xiuyuan glanced around. He and the envoy from Nanzhao Kingdom were sitting at a table together, while the other dozen or so Taoist priests were all vegetarians and could not drink alcohol or eat meat.

But Li Xiuyuan had no worries. Although the food and drinks at the small shop weren't great, they were enough to satisfy their cravings. After the group finished eating, night had already fallen.

At this time, Li Xiuyuan had a private room in the best room, but others didn't have such a good room, because there were only about twenty rooms in the restaurant, and often several people had to squeeze together.

Even the envoys from the Nanzhao Kingdom were treated the same way!

Half a month later, the group was getting closer and closer to the Nanzhao Kingdom. During this time, Li Xiuyuan also met Gu Liufang, the chief disciple of Xuandao Temple.

At this time, the Shushan Sect branch had not yet been established; they called themselves the Xuandao Temple.

Looking at the approaching Nanzhao Kingdom, Li Xiuyuan couldn't help but hum a familiar tune, one of his favorite songs from his previous life.

Yesterday is gone, now you're right in front of me.

I want to love, please give me a chance.

If I'm wrong, I'll take responsibility and believe you are the answer.

I'm not afraid of anyone laughing at me for being extreme

trust your intuition

Stubborn people never complain of being tired

爱上你我不撤退

I said I wouldn't dodge it, and I'm going to do it anyway.

Even if you won't listen, I'll love you even more and try harder to make you understand.

There's no other way; it's up to you whether you want to come with me.

He won't listen to reason; he only cares about his feelings and loves me.

Waiting for your dependence to favor you

Pain is also pleasurable

Yesterday is gone, now you're right in front of me.

I want to love, please give me a chance.

If I'm wrong, I'll take responsibility and believe you are the answer.

I'm not afraid of anyone laughing at me for being extreme

trust your intuition

Stubborn people never complain of being tired

爱上你我不撤退

I said I wouldn't dodge it, and I'm going to do it anyway.

Even if you won't listen, I'll love you even more and try harder to make you understand.

There's no other way; it's up to you whether you want to come with me.

He won't listen to reason; he only cares about his feelings and loves me.

Waiting for your dependence

I have no regrets, I'm confident, I won't back down, I'm determined to do it.

Even if you won't listen, I'll love you even more and try harder to make you understand.

There's no other way; it's up to you whether you want to come with me.

He won't listen to reason; he only cares about his feelings and loves me.

Waiting for your dependence to favor you

Pain is also pleasurable

After humming the song once, Li Xiuyuan looked at the night view in the sky and said calmly, "Master Gu, what do you think of this song?"

At this moment, a handsome Taoist priest emerged from under the eaves and said respectfully, "Lord Li, Liu Fang did not mean to eavesdrop."

As he spoke, he nodded slightly and bowed to Li Xiuyuan.

When Li Xiuyuan saw Gu Liufang come out, he smiled slightly and said, "It's alright, good songs are meant to be enjoyed."

After saying that, he looked at the familiar character in the story, the one who had ruined Zi Xuan's three lifetimes.

Now that Li Xiuyuan has arrived, the tragedy will never be repeated.

Gu Liufang smiled slightly and nodded in response, "You are too kind, sir. However, although the singing just now was quite good, it sounded a bit strange."

After saying that, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, because the tune Li Xiuyuan sang was almost completely different from that of the people in this world.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Actually, once you get used to it, you'll find it sounds nice."

With that, he went into the room.

Gu Liufang returned to his room shortly afterward!

In the days that followed, Li Xiuyuan and Gu Liufang became even closer. It was inevitable, since Gu Liufang in the original novel met Zixuan first.

Li Xiuyuan had to keep track of his movements in order to carry out his own plans. The descendants of Nuwa in this world would not be as simple as the descendants of Nuwa in the original version.

First of all, claiming to be a descendant of Nuwa, one naturally possesses Nuwa's bloodline. The bloodline of a sage is extraordinary; as long as one cultivates diligently, becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal is inevitable.

However, becoming a saint is difficult due to bloodline limitations, unless Nuwa can advance further, thus strengthening her bloodline.

Chapter 192 Lantern Festival

Time flies. When Li Xiuyuan entered the Nanzhao Kingdom, he was warmly received by the king, who showed him great concern and care, simply because he represented the Tang Dynasty.

In this situation, Li Xiuyuan's status was no less than that of the king, and they had to curry favor with him in many ways.

Fortunately, Li Xiuyuan was perfectly fine. He also inquired about the Holy Sect, a sect that served the descendants of Nuwa, and the Holy Maiden was one who served the descendants of Nuwa.

This is also why the Holy Maiden held a high position in the Nanzhao Kingdom. After Li Xiuyuan moved into the palace, he did not give up monitoring Gu Liufang and carefully observed his movements.

On this day, Li Xiuyuan saw Gu Liufang about to leave and took the initiative to greet him, smiling slightly, "Daoist Gu, it seems you want to leave the palace. May I ask what brings you here?"

As he spoke, he looked at Gu Liufang with a smile. He had to admit that the young man was indeed good-looking and had a refined manner. No wonder he could win the heart of the descendant of Nuwa.

When Gu Liufang heard someone calling him, he immediately turned around and said after seeing the person, "It's Lord Li. I heard that the Lantern Festival in Nanzhao is very lively, so I wanted to go out and take a look."

After saying that, he made no attempt to conceal his purpose.

In Gu Liufang's eyes, Li Xiuyuan was an important minister of the Tang Dynasty and could be considered one of his own people!

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "It just so happens that I also want to go out. Having come to this Nanzhao Kingdom, I've finally stumbled upon a lively Lantern Festival, and I can't miss it."

Having said that, they formed a team without being invited.

[Note: In the original novel, Gu Liufang and Zixuan meet at a lively market, but I don't know what's going on. I rewatched the TV series and still couldn't figure out what festival it was; it's probably a Lantern Festival I made up.]

Upon hearing this, Gu Liufang nodded in agreement, "Excellent! It is an honor for Liufang to travel with you, sir!"

In the eyes of outsiders, Li Xiuyuan held a high position and great power, far beyond what a small Taoist temple could compare to. Gu Liufang was the same, after all, the other party was a figure directly similar to his master.

Normally, even envoys from the Nanzhao Kingdom would consult Li Xiuyuan on the road.

Seeing that Gu Liufang was a little reserved, Li Xiuyuan smiled and said, "Don't be so formal, we're about the same age. There's no need to be like this in public. Just call me by my name."

Having said that, he made the decision for the other party without waiting for their reply.

Gu Liufang nodded upon hearing this. He had originally wanted to refuse, but for some reason, when he saw Li Xiuyuan's gaze, he didn't dare to argue and could only nod in agreement.

Could this Lord Li be a terrifying figure? Gu Liufang shook his head and ultimately dismissed the thought.

Seeing that Gu Liufang had agreed, Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly and said, "In that case, let's hurry up and go!"

After saying that, he asked Gu Liufang to lead the way, and the two walked on the bustling street.

Today is the Lantern Festival, a festival also celebrated in the Nanzhao Kingdom. The people of this kingdom wear very different clothes from those in the Central Plains, but their passionate spirit remains unchanged.

The streets were decorated with lanterns of all sizes, and many people were performing at the market, drawing applause and cheers from the audience.

Li Xiuyuan came here to find girls, so naturally he wouldn't watch the play carefully. Gu Liufang, on the other hand, was very interested, looking around. In the end, the two of them came to a place that sold masks everywhere.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up into a slight smile, and he said, "Brother Gu, I think the masks here are quite nice. Let's buy one together!"

After saying that, he walked forward and saw a small shop covered with masks.

Upon hearing this, Gu Liufang did not refuse. Besides, he was naturally eager to hunt, so even if he didn't say anything, he would have stepped forward anyway.

Li Xiuyuan saw all sorts of masks and finally chose a ghost mask, which looked terrifying. He put it on his face, but others couldn't see his face.