The King of Xiuxianjuan returns to modern times and becomes a landlord

On the balcony of the small building, a grill was set up steadily, its charcoal burning in a warm orange-red glow. Emperor Xin expertly placed slices of marinated meat onto the grill one by one. The instant the fat hit the charcoal, a pleasant sizzling sound filled the air, accompanied by waves of enticing aroma. The dancing flames and the sight of the meat gradually turning golden on the grill created a warm and inviting scene.

Ying Ni took a skewer of barbecue from Bai Fan and took a bite. The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavor was truly delicious. She chewed it with relish, savoring this rare delicacy. The enoki mushrooms on the grill, tossed by Bai Fan, gradually became golden and crispy, exuding a unique aroma. Every bite felt like a natural gift, a gift that made one want to savor it more carefully.

"Ying Ni, I feel like something's wrong lately," Bai Fan said thoughtfully as he flipped the food on the grill. "I sense signs of spiritual energy reviving." Ying Ni paused munching on a chicken wing. She raised her head, her gaze piercing the swirling smoke to fixate on the two busy men. A hint of doubt crossed her eyes, as if she were pondering the deeper meaning of Bai Fan's words.

"I knew you two wouldn't come here for no reason," Ying Ni mumbled, her hands still tightly clutching the chicken wings. "Never mind, since you two are with me today, go ahead and ask. I can answer any questions I can." There was a hint of playfulness in her words, but her eyes revealed a hint of seriousness. She seemed ready to answer their questions.

Bai Fan and Di Xin exchanged a glance, then, in tacit agreement, plated the delicious food from the grill one by one, placing it neatly on the small round table in front of Ying Ni. They then sat across from Ying Ni, ready to listen to her explanation. The atmosphere on the balcony suddenly became solemn and filled with anticipation. They knew that the ensuing conversation might reveal some hidden secret.

On the balcony of the small building, the night was as dark as ink, stars dotted the sky, and a gentle breeze brought a hint of coolness. Bai Fan and Di Xin sat on exquisite rattan chairs, gazing over the railing at the hazy mountains in the distance. Moonlight streamed down upon them, casting a veil of mystery over their confidential conversation. They sat in silence, as if time had stood still, only the night wind and the stars silently witnessing their conversation.

Ying Ni stood at the edge of the balcony, a sausage in hand. She took a big bite, as if chewing on the memories of the past. Her gaze was deep, as if she could penetrate the night and see the sealed truth. Her eyes revealed a firmness and determination, as if she was ready to face everything, no matter how heavy the truth.

"At the beginning, the world and the way of heaven only knew that I sealed most of the land of Jiuzhou, but what they didn't know was that it was not just me who sealed those places, but that those places turned to ashes. I could only save the Blue Star and seal the origin of Jiuzhou." Her voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer hitting Bai Fan and Di Xin's hearts, making their heartbeats heavy.

Bai Fan and Di Xin were stunned. They hadn't expected the truth to be so different from what they had heard. They had heard that Ying Ni had sealed off the rest of the Nine Provinces, leaving only Blue Star. But now, like a flash of lightning, the truth tore through the fog in their hearts, giving them a whole new perspective on the world.

"So what's going on now?" Emperor Xin was the first to come to his senses, his voice filled with urgency as he broke the silence. He desperately wanted to understand the current situation and what they should do next.

"Now the power of origin has awakened." Ying Ni's voice was filled with fatigue, yet also with a hint of relief. She had sealed it, and with the passage of time, the seal had grown weaker. In the moonlight, her figure seemed singularly lonely, as if bearing the weight of the world. She knew the road ahead would be even more difficult, but she was ready to face it all.

The air between the three of them was so heavy that even the breeze seemed to have grown heavier. On this forgotten balcony, a conversation about fate and truth quietly unfolded. They knew that this conversation could change their fate or uncover more unknown secrets.

In the inky black of the night, stars dotted the sky like pearls. The three of them sat around a blazing bonfire, its light dancing and illuminating their respective expressions. Bai Fan's brow furrowed, his eyes flickering with longing and doubt for an unknown age, as if an endless thirst for knowledge lay deep within his soul. Ying Ni, on the other hand, appeared much more relaxed. She leaned casually against a tree trunk, the aroma of barbecue still lingering on her fingers. A playful smile curled the corners of her mouth, as if she held a detached attitude towards everything around her. Di Xin's expression was profound, as if he could penetrate the deepest secrets of the human heart. His gaze was like the abyss, unfathomable.

"The awakening of the original power? Does that mean we can usher in a brand new era of immortal cultivation?" Bai Fan spoke with a hint of excitement, as if he had already envisioned a glorious era of universal immortal cultivation, where people, nourished by spiritual energy, lived a more harmonious and beautiful life. However, Ying Li simply shook her head slightly, a mocking smile playing at the corner of her mouth, as if she didn't agree with Bai Fan's vision.

"No, you're dreaming. The Age of Immortal Cultivation? Impossible." Ying Ni's voice was calm and firm. She casually tossed the chicken wing bone she had eaten, accurately hurling it at Bai Fan, demonstrating her extraordinary skill. "The current source power is less than half of what it was before. It can't support the spiritual power of all the people of Blue Star cultivating immortality."

Bai Fan caught the bone, his expression stern. He understood that Ying Ni's words were not groundless, but rather held profound truth. Emperor Xin, on the other hand, gazed at her intently, as if to see through her heart. "Then what are you waiting for?" His voice was deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority, as if demanding an answer crucial to the future.

Ying Ni licked her fingers, having taken the barbecue, her eyes darkening. "Variables. There are three thousand great ways, forty-nine of which are derived from the heavens, and only one is lost. Only variables can alter fate without risking any backlash." Her voice was filled with a hint of determination and resignation, as if recalling some unbearable past. Those memories came flooding back like a tide, complicating her emotions.

Memories flooded back, the hazy memories gradually becoming clearer. After Ying Ni transformed and controlled her fate, her companion spirit grass fell in love with a young monk. To save the dying monk, the spirit grass offered him its own power. However, the monk simply viewed it as a calamity, never truly cherishing their deep affection, leaving Ying Ni heartbroken.

At that time, Ying Xuan secretly altered her destiny for the sake of her companion spirit herb, believing she could change everything. However, fate's wheels rolled back mercilessly, and her efforts were ultimately in vain. Watching the companion spirit herb gradually dissipate, Ying Xuan's heart was filled with regret and helplessness. She knew that changing the trajectory of her fate came at a heavy price, one she could not afford, leaving her deeply traumatized.

Now, facing the awakening of a new source of power, Ying Li understood even more clearly that true change was not easily achieved. She had to wait, waiting for the change that could change everything without any backlash.