Chaos Spirit Field

The guiding light disappeared, and Zhao Dabao and Yang Xiao'e walked out. However, when they set foot on this completely unfamiliar land, they felt at a loss and didn't know where to go.

Just as the two were contemplating where to go, a flash of light suddenly appeared, and a small figure appeared before them. Upon closer inspection, they discovered an adorable, delicate child! This little creature had clearly just ascended, completely naked, its clothing likely destroyed by the lightning tribulation.

When Yang Xiao'e saw this adorable child, her motherly love overflowed. She hurried forward and asked softly, "Whose little child are you? How come you don't even have a piece of clothing? Put on these clothes quickly." As soon as she finished speaking, she took out a set of clothes from her Mountain and River Ring.

Qiao Ling'er took the clothes shyly, quickly put them on her petite body, and whispered to Yang Xiao'e, "Thank you, sister." The tender and crisp voice was as beautiful as the sound of nature, which made people feel happy.

Yang Xiao'e smiled and patted Qiao Ling'er's head, praising her, "You're such a sweet talker! Tell me, how old are you this year?"

Qiao Ling'er blinked her big watery eyes and answered obediently, "Sister, I'm twelve years old."

Hearing this, Yang Xiao'e couldn't help but be extremely surprised. "Qiao Ling'er, you've already reached the Spiritual Transformation Stage at only twelve years old. That's truly remarkable! But... you came here alone at such a young age. Where are your family?"

At the mention of his family, Qiao Ling'er's bright eyes dimmed, tears welling up in his eyes. He choked up and said, "Sister, when I was eight years old, our village was attacked by a group of brutal bandits. They burned, killed, looted, and committed all kinds of atrocities. All my family members were killed..." At the end, Qiao Ling'er could no longer suppress his grief and burst into tears.

"Poor child, follow me from now on."

Zhao Dabao was speechless as he watched Yang Xiaoe's motherly heart overflow. He said, "Wife, you must be on guard against others. I heard that some monsters often transform into children."

Yang Xiao'e said, "This child looks so much like our Shanhe when he was little. How could he be a bad person? Qiao Ling'er, where are you from?"

"Sister, I'm from Qiaojia Village, Luocheng, Daliang Country."

Zhao Dabao said, "He's from Qiao Village in Luocheng. What's the name of the mayor of Luocheng?"

"I heard Muramasa say his name is Luo Tianbao."

Yang Xiaochan smiled and said, "Dabao, Qiao Ling'er is from the same hometown as us."

Zhao Dabao became even more alert after hearing this. He shouted, "Qiao Ling'er, who sent you here? What's your purpose in approaching us?"

Yang Xiao'e said dissatisfiedly: "Dabao, what are you doing? Ling'er, tell me how you cultivated to the Spiritual Transformation Stage."

Qiao Linger said, "Ever since my parents passed away, a beautiful sister has been preaching in my dreams every night. I reached the Spiritual Transformation Stage without realizing it, and was struck by lightning, ending up here. Sister, I'm really not a bad person, nor am I a monster."

Yang Xiao'e said, "Ling'er, I believe you. From now on, don't call me sister. Call me mother instead."

"Mother."

"Ugh."

Zhao Dabao hadn't seen his wife smile so happily for a long time. Although he had some doubts about Qiao Ling'er's identity, he didn't say anything else.

Yang Xiao'e said, "Dabao, where are we going now?"

Zhao Dabao said, "It is said that there will be someone to guide us after we ascend to heaven. Why is there no one here today? Could it be because we haven't passed the tribulation yet?"

Yang Xiao'e said, "That's possible. Let's leave here and ask someone."

The three of them arrived in front of a city with the words "Luoyi" written on it. Yang Xiao'e said, "Dabao, this city looks worse than Luocheng. Why are there so many mortals in the upper realm? Have we come to the wrong place?"

Zhao Dabao said uncertainly: "Wife, it shouldn't be true, let's ask someone."

The three of them were stopped at the city gate. The gatekeeper said, "I am Huang San, honored to meet you, Master Immortal. May I ask what brings you, the three elders, to Luoyi City?"

Zhao Dabao saw that Huang San was at the middle stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. He asked, "How can you be an official when you are a cultivator?"

Huang San was puzzled. The man's question was rather baffling. He asked, "Sir, is there anything wrong with a monk being an official?"

Zhao Dabao was stunned for a moment, then he said loudly, "Can't I just ask casually?"

Huang San was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. The country bumpkin before him turned out to be a master of the Void Refinement Stage. He quickly said, "Please forgive me, Senior. There have always been cultivators who served as officials in every dynasty."

Yang Xiao'e said, "Don't be nervous, fellow Daoist Huang San. This is the heaven."

Huang San said, "Senior, this is the Zhao Kingdom in the mortal realm. To reach the heavenly realm, one must cultivate to become an immortal. Our King Zhao is a direct disciple of the deputy headmaster of the Yuxu Palace. If you are willing to serve him and have the opportunity to become a disciple of the Yuxu Palace, you may wish to consider it."

Yang Xiao'e said, "My husband and I have come here to seek refuge with our relatives. Fellow Daoist Huang San, do you know Zhao Shanhe?"

Hearing this, Huang San couldn't help but frown slightly, and responded with a puzzled look on his face, "Senior, please tell me what sect or school Zhao Shanhe belongs to, and what level of cultivation he is at. As long as he is in Luoyi City, I can help you find him."

Yang Xiao'e pondered for a moment, then said, "Zhao Shanhe is from the Qingniu Sect."

Huang San fell into deep thought after hearing this. After a while, he said, "Senior, to be honest, as far as I know, the Qingniu Sect was tragically destroyed decades ago, and no one in the sect survived."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao'e froze as if struck by lightning. Her face, which had once held some color, instantly turned extremely pale. Her lips trembled, and her voice was filled with tears as she screamed, "The Qingniu Sect is gone! How...how could this happen? Dabao, Shanhe...he's gone!"

Zhao Dabao, who was standing by, saw this and hurriedly comforted her, "Don't panic, my wife. Our Shanhe is so powerful, nothing will happen. Maybe he didn't even go to the Qingniu Sect."

At this time, Huang San quickly interrupted and said, "Senior, in my opinion, you should consider serving as an official in the court. You can use the power of Zhao to find the whereabouts of your relatives."

Zhao Dabao declined politely, "We cultivators live a carefree life, how can we become officials?"

Huang San said, "Three seniors, according to the rules of Luoyi City, cultivators cannot attack mortals without reason. Please leave your names."

Zhao Dabao said, "My name is Zhao Dabao, this is my Taoist companion Yang Xiao'e, and my son Zhao Ling'er. We don't have any sects, so we can go into the city now, right?"

Huang San said, "Senior, please stay. This 3,000 RMB is a welcome gift from the State of Zhao. If you are interested in joining the court as an official, please consider the State of Zhao."