The cat demon defies the heavens and is the emperor’s only beloved disciple!

At noon, the sun shines gently on the sparkling lake, adding a touch of warmth to this quiet morning.

On the shore of the lake, there are lush aquatic plants and several willow trees swaying in the wind, and their reflections gently ripple in the clear lake water.

Xu Wan and others were dressed in exquisite clothes with fluttering sleeves, like fairies walking out of a painting. They stood facing a mermaid man with a look of solemnity and expectation on their faces.

At this time, the mermaid's fish tail had turned into a pair of legs.

He bowed slightly and saluted Xu Wan and others in an elegant and humble manner.

"goddess,"

The merman's voice was deep and magnetic, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

“I can only take you here.

The road ahead is full of unknowns and challenges, but please believe that the mythical beast, the white tiger, that you are pursuing will be waiting for you in some corner.

May you be able to move forward courageously, overcome all difficulties, and find it as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Xu Wan nodded slightly, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

She knew very well that the journey to find the mythical white tiger was full of hardships and dangers, but they had an important mission and had to move forward bravely.

She turned to look at her fellow Taoists beside her, only to see that they all had resolute expressions, as if they were ready to face the challenge.

"Thank you, my mermaid friend."

Xu Wan said softly,

"We will remember your kindness and blessings, work hard and live up to your expectations."

The merman stood there, his eyes filled with deep attachment and reluctance to Xu Wan and the others.

His eyes seemed to be able to condense all emotions, turning them into a trickle, slowly flowing through his heart.

As his emotions surged, his eyes gradually became moist, and finally he couldn't help but shed crystal tears.

These tears are not ordinary things. The moment they come into contact with the air, they miraculously turn into dazzling pearls, each one round and full, emitting a soft and mysterious light.

Jin Xi witnessed this spectacle from the side, with a hint of surprise and excitement in his eyes.

He almost jumped up and cheered, muttering to himself, "Pearls again! How wonderful!"

However, his excitement did not last long as he was interrupted by a gentle pat from Xuanqing.

Xuan Qing patted Jin Xi's back with his steady and powerful palm, his eyes revealing a bit of blame and hint, as if telling him: It is inappropriate to behave so out of control in such an occasion.

Xu Wan slowly stretched out her hands in a gentle and considerate manner and gently caught the pearls that slipped from the mermaid's cheeks.

Her eyes were full of understanding and sympathy, as if she could feel the pain and reluctance in the mermaid's heart.

She whispered to the merman, "Don't cry. Your tears are worth a lot. They are not just pearls, but also a testimony of your emotions."

Although we have to say goodbye, please believe that this experience will be forever engraved in our hearts."

Xu Wan carefully held a pile of sparkling, round and smooth pearls in her hands, as if they were her most precious treasures. Her eyes were full of sincerity and reluctance.

She handed the pearl to the merman, her voice trembling slightly, but she said firmly, "Take it. I don't want this pearl anymore."

A trace of surprise and confusion flashed across the merman's deep, ocean-like eyes. He shook his head gently, his words of rejection carrying a hint of helplessness and reluctance: "Goddess, why should we be like this? Our reunion and separation are all determined by fate.

I'm afraid it will be difficult for you and I to meet again in the future.

Please keep this pearl, and consider it as my last wish for you."

His voice was low and magnetic, and every word seemed to flow from the depths of his heart, full of affection and reluctance.

In Xu Wan's palm, a pile of dazzling pearls that had once piled up like a small mountain, miraculously disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

It seemed as if it was quietly swept away by some mysterious force, leaving only a faint pearly light flickering in the air, which was amazing.

She raised her head slightly and looked at the mermaid man in front of her with a beautiful face and extraordinary temperament, her eyes flashing with gratitude and joy.

"OK,"

Xu Wan said softly, her voice gentle but firm, as if every word contained unspeakable power.

"I accept this pearl, thank you very much.

They mean a lot to me and I will treasure them.”

Having said that, she paused for a moment, a warm smile appeared on her face, and she continued, “If I have time in the future, I will definitely come to see you again.

At that time, I will bring you a lot of spiritual herbs. They are all carefully selected by me. I believe you will like them.

Furthermore, spiritual herbs will greatly benefit your cultivation and health. I hope they will make you stronger and happier."

After saying that, Xu Wan and the others turned around and embarked on the journey ahead.

Their figures gradually faded away in the morning light, and finally turned into a beautiful landscape by the lake.

The merman still stood quietly on the shore, watching them leave until their figures completely disappeared from sight.

He lightly kicked his feet, and his whole body seemed to be lifted up by an invisible force, soaring into the air, drawing a graceful arc, and leaping straight into the sparkling lake.

The moment he was in the air, his legs began to undergo miraculous changes. His skin gradually took on a pearly luster, and his bones and flesh reshaped. In an instant, human legs turned into a fish tail shining with silver light.

The fish's tail swayed gently in the water, and every ripple seemed to tell an ancient and mysterious story.

As he gracefully fell into the lake, the water seemed to boil, and ripples quickly spread out in all directions.

He swam freely in the lake with a nimble body, like a real mermaid, blending into the lake water and enjoying the tranquility and freedom that belonged to him.

His tail drew smooth tracks in the water, as if performing a silent dance, which was breathtakingly beautiful.

After a long while, he slowly sank into the lake, as if merging into the soul of the waters, leaving only circles of faint ripples that lingered on the surface of the lake for a long time...

Xu Wan and his group walked in the dim light of morning, full of anticipation, and arrived in front of a majestic mountain range.

This mountain range seems to be the backbone of the earth, stretching between heaven and earth, shrouded in clouds and mist, giving people a sense of mystery.

They followed the winding path, moving deeper into the mountains.

As they went deeper, the surrounding scenery was quietly changing.

The originally sparse trees gradually became dense, and the sunlight filtered through the layers of branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows.

The mountain streams are gurgling, birds are singing and flowers are blooming, as if you have stepped into a fairyland isolated from the world.

Just as they were immersed in this tranquility and beauty, faint human voices were heard from the valley deep in the mountains.

Xu Wan and others felt something in their heart and quickened their pace.

Soon, they met Mu Qing and others who were also exploring in an open area.

Mu Qing was wearing an elegant dress, like a beautiful lotus, and she stood out in the crowd.

Around her, there were several fellow Taoists who also had outstanding temperaments.

Lin Feng and Mu Shaoxuan smiled slightly and said in unison: "Hello, Goddess!"

Chu Feng took a step forward, bowed slightly, and smiled gently at Xu Wan in front of him in a gentle yet graceful manner.

That smile showed both recognition of Xu Wan's abilities and an indescribable warmth.

He spoke slowly, his voice low and magnetic: "The goddess is the goddess. She found us so quickly. I really admire her."

Xu Wan opened her lips gently and said to Chu Feng, "Chu Feng, you are really good at flattering me..."

As she spoke, a hint of teasing flashed in her eyes, as if she was mocking Chu Feng's overly flowery words.

When Chu Feng heard this, a trace of doubt flashed across his face. He frowned slightly, as if he was puzzled by Xu Wan's words.

He asked, "Rainbow fart? What does that mean?"

There was a hint of curiosity in his voice, and he was obviously very interested in this new word.

However, Xu Wan did not respond to his question directly, but shook her head gently, with a subtle smile on her lips.

She took a step forward and turned her gaze to Mu Qing, her expression becoming serious and focused.

Her voice was deep and powerful, as if she was asking something extremely important: "Mu Qing, do you have any clues about the White Tiger?"

These words revealed her importance and concern for the White Tiger incident, and made everyone present feel the weight of her words.

Mu Qing's face looked unusually calm, and her voice was low and clear, as if every word contained unquestionable power.

She slowly spoke, recounting yesterday's experience: "Yesterday, several of us experienced a thrilling battle in this deep and mysterious valley.

It was a desperate battle with the white tiger illusion. The white tiger illusion was circling in the air, majestic and exuding a heart-pounding aura.

Each of its attacks was like a violent storm, fierce and swift, attempting to completely engulf us in this chaos.”

“However, although the illusion of the White Tiger displayed amazing power, the real White Tiger did not appear.

What we are facing is the illusory power of illusion, not the mighty name of the real White Tiger in legend.

This makes us feel both grateful and aware that the crisis has not been truly resolved during the battle.

Because, although the illusion is powerful, it is only the tip of the iceberg of the real power of the White Tiger.

The real White Tiger may be lurking in the shadows, silently watching all this, waiting for the moment we reveal our flaws."

Mu Qing's words revealed an indescribable firmness and calmness. She knew very well that in this battle with the White Tiger, they must remain vigilant at all times and not relax in the slightest.

Because the real challenge may have just begun.

After Xu Wan listened to Mu Qing's words quietly, her expression became more solemn.

She nodded slightly, as if carefully considering each word, and finally spoke slowly, her voice filled with unquestionable determination: "Let me sense the White Tiger's aura."

After saying that, Xu Wan sat cross-legged and gently closed her eyes, as if the whole world had quieted down at this moment.

Her breathing became long and deep, as if she was communicating with some ancient and mysterious power.

The aura surrounding the body began to become subtle, wisps and strands, and seemed to produce a strange resonance with the surrounding air.

During the sensing process, a complex expression flashed across Xu Wan's face from time to time, including confusion and thought, but more of it was concentration and dedication.

She devoted herself to this sensation, trying to capture the unique aura of the white tiger.

Time passed quietly in silence, but Xu Wan seemed to have merged with the world, completely immersed in her own world.

Jin Xi, as the mythical beast Qilin, possesses an extraordinary spirituality.

At this moment, it followed suit and sat cross-legged, closing its eyes and concentrating, beginning to try hard to sense the distant and mysterious breath of the white tiger, as if it wanted to merge with the spiritual energy between heaven and earth in this tranquil atmosphere.