Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Another hour passed.

Bixia finally couldn't hold back any longer and said to Qiao Ling'er, "Hey! You're a man, how can you be so easily offended? I only said a couple of words to you, and you've been giving me this sullen look for over an hour!"

Qiao Ling'er didn't leave him; she kept her head down.

"Then, then, then I'll apologize to you. It's not a big deal, are you alright?" She suddenly realized that Qiao Ling'er was truly heartbroken. Her worry at this moment wasn't because she was his subordinate in his past life, but because she was genuinely concerned to see her like this.

Bixia slowly stood up, lifting her legs, which felt like they were filled with lead, one step at a time, until she reached Qiao Ling'er's side.

I thought I was giving him a way out, since I had spoken ill of a guy's character. It wasn't good; I figured an apology would make everything alright.

Who knew that the moment her hand touched his shoulder, Qiao Ling'er finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"Haha! You fooled me, didn't you? I'm Qiao Ling'er, what could possibly happen to me? How could I be so easily intimidated by your few words? My acting was pretty good just now, wasn't it? You must have been fooled and want to come and apologize, right?" Qiao Ling'er pretended to be nonchalant.

However, both of them knew that they were giving each other a way out, since they would be spending an unknown amount of time together in the future, so it was not good to make things so awkward.

After this exchange, the two had developed a tacit understanding but also reconciled considerably, so they packed up and prepared to leave the cave. After all, staying here indefinitely was not a sustainable solution.

The six paths of the Demonic Sect, which split from the rural villages, searched all the way, but could not find any trace of Qiao Ling'er. They were puzzled, as they had clearly sensed a trace of her aura, but she had suddenly disappeared. After more than a day of searching without any news, they regrouped and went to the Demonic Sect headquarters where Wu Tian was to report.

At this moment, they could never have imagined that six Golden Immortals would be completely outmaneuvered by Bixia, a True Immortal at the peak of her cultivation. This also shows that wisdom is just as important as strength.

Chapter 839 Tianshan Relic

Emerging from the cave, Qiao Ling'er, led by Bixia, searched for their next resting place in the vast and dense forest. Bixia, however, knew in her heart that they weren't heading to any hiding place, but rather to find the crucial eighteen relics. But what kind of story would unfold between the subtle feelings between them along the way? Would sparks fly, or...?

After Bixia and Qiao Ling'er escaped the Six Paths Demonic Sect's pursuit through the deep forests, they arrived at...

Thunder rumbled in the Tianshan Mountains, accompanied by a fierce storm of wind and thunder!

Unbeknownst to Wutian, Bixia and Qiao Ling'er appeared on a snow-covered mountain.

"Where is this? Why is it so cold?" Qiao Ling'er, after all, knew that as a mortal, she couldn't withstand the icy chill. She asked.

"This is the Tianshan Mountains," Bixia said casually, looking around as if searching for something.

"Then what are we doing here?" Qiao Ling'er asked.

"I came here to look for something," said Bixia.

"What are you looking for?" Qiao Ling'er asked.

“Something very important.” Bixia.

"What exactly is that?" Qiao Ling'er asked.

"Ugh, are you ever going to stop bothering me? There's a reason I came here, why are you asking so many questions?" Bixia said impatiently.

Qiao Ling'er was already in a bad mood because of the cold, and now, being scolded for no reason, she was seething with anger. She said, "Then you can leave if you want. I'm not leaving. Go ahead, go ahead." Her attitude was unusually firm.

At this moment, Bixia also felt something different. Seeing Qiao Ling'er looking like she was about to freeze and become unable to take care of herself, she realized that she might not have considered things thoroughly enough.

He felt nothing because he was protected by immortal energy, but Qiao Ling'er was just a mortal, so it was really impossible for her! He also thought that he had come here to find that thing, and without Qiao Ling'er, it would all be in vain, so his expression instantly improved.

"Yes, yes, it's my fault, I didn't think it through. Come on, I'll hold your hand and you won't feel so bad," Bixia said earnestly.

Qiao Ling'er remained unmoved. She was a person with a temper! And a very strong one at that!

But the next second, he chickened out.

Without a word, Bixia immediately took his hand. Just as he was about to struggle, he suddenly felt a warm current flow from his fingers to his arm and then to his entire body! The chill vanished instantly. Qiao Ling'er reluctantly let go.

"How amazing!" Qiao Ling'er couldn't help but exclaim.

Bixia seemed to be in a hurry to find something and ignored him. Normally, she wouldn't have let herself be taken advantage of like this. She continued to lead him forward. Qiao Ling'er also wisely kept quiet, silently following behind her. Since he wasn't at a disadvantage, Bixia didn't mind too much.

Because at this moment, Bixia probably couldn't care less about anything else; she was searching...

Suddenly, at that moment, a golden light flashed across the sky and struck directly at Qiao Ling'er.

Bixia reacted quickly and pushed Qiao Ling'er a step away. Startled, Qiao Ling'er screamed, "Oh my god, you scared me to death! What...what the hell is this?"

After the golden light, Qiao Ling'er left a mark where she was standing, seemingly indicating a direction, pointing straight ahead.

Bixia said, "It seems we haven't come to the wrong place. It should be just ahead."

"What is that?!" Qiao Ling'er's curiosity was piqued again, but he immediately shut his mouth. He didn't want to be rendered helpless by the cold of this godforsaken place.

It was another cave. The outline was becoming clearer, and Bixia was about to pull Qiao Ling'er inside.

That's right, the goal is naturally to collect the so-called eighteen relics, and the first one should be located in this cave.

Suddenly, a chirping sound came from beside them, and a small creature had appeared at their feet without them noticing. It looked like a dog that was also a fox, and it was snuggling up to their feet to keep warm.

As she spoke, Qiao Ling'er reached out to pick him up.

The little animal obediently licked Qiao Ling'er's cheek, making her giggle.

However, Bixia didn't care about any of that. All she wanted was to find all eighteen relics with Qiao Ling'er to help him reincarnate successfully, so that she too could achieve her goal.

This cave was truly terrifying. The deeper you went, the colder it became, and the dimmer the light grew. Eventually, you couldn't see anything at all, and the chill slowly eroded Bixia's ethereal aura.

The two of them felt as if their bodies had been hollowed out, shivering from the cold. Just as Qiao Ling'er was about to start cursing her father again, the little animal from before pounced into his chest, and instantly a warmth even greater than when she had held Bixia's hand spread throughout her body once more.

He hurriedly said, "Bixia, come here quickly. I feel so warm."

But Bixia thought this guy was joking at a time like this. She was a deity, and even her immortal energy couldn't withstand the cold. How could this kid possibly do it? Just as she was about to scold Qiao Ling'er, Qiao Ling'er actually took her hand. She tried to pull away and scold him, but the warm feeling made her slowly shut her mouth.

"You! How could you?" Bixia asked in astonishment.

"Doesn't it feel warm? I've said it before, I, Qiao Ling'er, am not someone who just stands behind a woman. I'm someone who can warm your heart!" Qiao Ling'er said confidently.

Bixia pouted: "Look how pleased you are with yourself."

Just as Qiao Ling'er was about to show off for a while, the little thing in her arms cried out a few times, as if guiding them inside.

This caught Bixia's attention. She had been so focused on finding the relic that she hadn't noticed the little guy's abilities.

It was probably because of this little thing that Qiao Ling'er was exposed.

When Qiao Ling'er realized she'd been seen through, she scratched her head sheepishly, looked at Fairy Bixia, and chuckled foolishly...

Chapter 840 The Thousand-Year-Old Spirit Fox - The First Relic

However, this magical scene made Bixia pay even more attention to the little guy.

"Come here, come to your sister," Bixia said gently, looking at the little one.

It seemed to understand human speech, and in an instant, it jumped from Qiao Ling'er into Bixia's arms.

"What an adorable little animal! What kind of magical creature are you?" Bixia asked. (But little did she know that this fairy and the demon would soon be fighting, but that's a story for another time.)

The little creature blinked its big eyes and then stretched out its long head towards Bixia.

The two people and the small animal slowly walked deeper into the cave.

I don't know how much time passed, maybe an hour, maybe two hours.

Finally, just as the three creatures were getting impatient, something appeared.

It was something... how to describe it? A big tree? No, what kind of tree is that? A huge rock? Even less so, it clearly had leaves and branches growing on it.

Just as the two were wondering what was going on, the little creature seemed to have seen a relative, broke free from Bixia's embrace, and ran towards the strange object. Very quickly, in just a second, less than a second, the little creature landed on the strange tree.

Slowly, the strange tree suddenly started to move, which startled Qiao Ling'er so much that she quickly ran behind Bixia.

In an instant, leaves and branches fell from the treetop, and the little creature's body slowly radiated golden light. Gradually, a figure emerged within the golden light—a peerless beauty with unparalleled charm and captivating allure. A golden gauze dress draped her graceful figure, and her long, lustrous black hair flowed in the wind, obscuring her flawless, jade-like face. That face seemed to embody all the beautiful qualities of charm, maturity, and purity, truly breathtaking and inspiring endless imagination.

Qiao Ling'er seemed to move on her own, slowly leaning forward, one step at a time. Bixia tried to stop her, but Qiao Ling'er somehow found the strength to push her away and walk over uncontrollably.

"Qiao Ling'er, come back here!" Bixia shouted urgently.

But Qiao Ling'er seemed to be a person without senses at this moment, only knowing to walk towards the woman.

Her shapely figure, with its high, firm curves, revealed a slender waist and long, shapely legs, along with a section of delicate and smooth calves.

Perhaps this person's appearance is definitely superior to that of Fairy Bixia, but he always gives people the feeling of a femme fatale, so Bixia felt vaguely uncomfortable.

So he stepped forward, cast a spell, trapped Qiao Ling'er in place, and then chopped at the ancient tree himself.

Every time she appeared before mortals, she was the center of attention, but no one could resist her allure, and improper thoughts arose in their hearts. Because they couldn't control their bodies, even the most resilient people couldn't resist for long.

This is Yu'er, a thousand-year-old spirit fox.

However, Fairy Bixia was no pushover. She had been a high-ranking immortal in Buddhism for thousands of years. If it weren't for Bixia's presence today, Qiao Ling'er would probably have had a hard time escaping.

Putting aside Linghu's beauty, Qiao Ling'er, after her reincarnation, is definitely a lecher. How could she resist such temptation? She would be completely drained.

Fortunately, thanks to Bixia's full protection, Qiao Ling'er has calmed down considerably. However, in order to protect Qiao Ling'er from harm, he is still unable to bring Linghu to justice...

At that very moment, the two engaged in a fierce and chaotic battle.

The divine tree stirred once more, as if it were alive, emitting an eerie light. (This is a thousand-year-old divine tree, a branch of an ancient divine tree. Perhaps this is insignificant to a Grand Luo Immortal, but for those below the Grand Luo Golden Immortal level, if they were fortunate enough to obtain the heartwood of an ancient divine tree and refine it, it could not only increase their lifespan but also greatly enhance their spiritual energy, even significantly aiding in breakthroughs. Ancient divine trees are beneficial even to Grand Luo Immortals, which is why many powerful individuals include them in their treasure hunts.)

The thousand-year-old Linghu and Bixia were still locked in a fierce battle, while the divine tree gently enveloped Qiao Ling'er. The light emanated from the depths of the tree's core, growing stronger and brighter until finally, as if by magic, Qiao Ling'er lay peacefully and quietly in mid-air. The thousand-year-old divine tree slowly contracted, and then contracted again, eventually transforming into a glittering golden tree.

"Relic!" Bixia was also attracted by this scene, and the thousand-year-old Linghu stopped what he was doing when he saw this. The two women watched as if nothing had happened. The relic floated into Qiao Ling'er's mouth and then went down to her dantian. Finally, the golden light disappeared.

Qiao Ling'er, having lost her golden light, was about to fall from mid-air when Bixia rushed over and caught her, then gently placed her on the ground.

A short while later, Qiao Ling'er woke up.

He stared blankly at the two beautiful women, but what struck him as odd was that both of them were looking at him with strange eyes.

He wondered, "Could it be that I've become handsome? Even these two beauties are attracted to my looks?!" But he immediately shook his head. "How could that be! Putting aside Bixia, Linghu's appearance is definitely more attractive than my own."

So he asked, "What's wrong with me?"