This immortal was clearly ordinary, yet he was unusually confident.

"So, your Qingtian Sect is a top-tier sect in Cangzhou? Then how come your cultivation level is so low, given that you are a disciple of such a sect?"

"I……"

"Don't be sad. Not everyone in this world is as talented as me. There are many ordinary people like you!"

"I actually..."

"I know, that's why I'm comforting you!"

"..."

Qin Qianqian couldn't help but urge her flying sword forward to accelerate, putting some distance between herself and Zheng Zhuang, because they had already had this kind of conversation several times along the way.

Every time, she was the one who was completely crushed!

She simply couldn't understand why such a highly accomplished senior would... say so much!

And the things they said were so hurtful!

Because of her background, no one in the sect was willing to take her as a disciple. However, that senior bestowed upon her a few basic secret manuals and gave her some pointers.

She mostly relied on her own exploration in her cultivation, and even so, she was considered to be of average ability among the younger generation of the sect.

Of course, she felt that she was far inferior to this "hateful" senior in front of her.

Even so, she's still a girl, can't we at least show her a little respect?

She was furious, but she couldn't fight back, so she could only grit her teeth and bear it.

Suddenly, Qin Qianqian sensed a faint demonic aura below.

She looked down and saw a large, muscular ox slowly approaching a peasant woman, who was filled with terror and didn't know what to do.

Qin Qianqian checked the demonic energy again. Based on the fluctuations, this bull demon should be very weak!

Hmph, you monster! I'll take it out on you. Just wait and see how I deal with you!

Qin Qianqian raised her flying sword and prepared to dive down.

Just then, a grand and majestic voice suddenly resounded in the sky:

"You beast, how dare you!"

Zheng Zhuang stepped forward and gave Qin Qianqian a look, signaling her to step back.

Hmph, you little brat, trying to steal my spotlight?

Zheng Zhuang rolled up his sleeves, made a hand seal, and roared:

"Wind blows!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a strong wind suddenly arose, blowing grass and trees into the air and swirling dust and sand.

"Yunyong!"

As Zheng Zhuang spoke again, Qin Qianqian saw the clouds above her rapidly gathering and dispersing, churning and gradually changing color, until soon the sky was filled with dark clouds...

"Lightning!"

Within the clouds, streaks of lightning began to gather, a dense mass of electric sparks weaving through them, making the surrounding air feel oppressive.

"It can't be that bad..." Qin Qianqian murmured, somewhat dumbfounded.

Looking down at the yellow ox demon, it was now terrified out of its wits, lying on the ground trembling...

I am just an ordinary bull demon with low cultivation level. Do I need such magic?

"thunder……"

The ox demon knew that if this spell landed, he would die ten times over. A strong will to survive surged within him, and he quickly brought his two front hooves together, kneeling as he spoke in human language:

"Immortal, spare me! Immortal, spare me! This little demon did not harm anyone! This old lady can testify for me!"

"Don't be afraid, ma'am. Whether this bull demon's words are true or not, if there is even the slightest falsehood, I will make it vanish into thin air!"

Zheng Zhuang paused his magic, but the clouds in the sky were still crackling with lightning, and the energy was tightly locked onto the bull demon!

The peasant woman, already terrified by the bull demon, was still captivated by this extraordinary phenomenon. Looking at Zheng Zhuang, who resembled an immortal, she stammered:

"The immortal is above, it...it really didn't hurt anyone, it just tried to steal my cart, and...it drove away my donkey!"

"Ok?"

Seeing Zheng Zhuang's expression change slightly, the bull demon quickly bowed and explained:

"This little demon was originally a yellow ox pulling a cart. It accidentally ate a spiritual herb and gained sentience. Just now, it noticed that this cart looked very similar to the one it used to pull, so it..."

--The little demon just wanted to pull this cart and find that old feeling again.

--I'll go and catch that donkey and make amends to this old lady.

"My lord, since I gained sentience, I have never harmed anyone. In my spare time, I even help villagers in several neighboring villages cultivate wasteland. Many villagers even have memorial tablets for me in their homes, honoring me as the 'Ox God'!"

Zheng Zhuang activated his spiritual eyes and discovered that the bull demon was indeed surrounded by a special aura of peace, and there was no trace of blood in the demonic aura, so it seemed that what was said was true.

Zheng Zhuang nodded, then withdrew his spell. The lightning gradually dissipated, the clouds slowly dispersed, and a clear blue sky reappeared above everyone's heads.

The bull demon finally breathed a sigh of relief; the cow hair on its back was completely soaked with sweat!

"Are you fast?" Zheng Zhuang suddenly asked.

"what?"

The bull demon first showed a puzzled expression, then felt a chill in his heart. It seemed that this immortal still did not intend to let him go.

He makes you run a distance first, and then he jumps behind you and strikes with a sword. This is what is known as a "honey trap".

"This little demon isn't good at..." The bull demon was about to say that he wasn't fast, but noticing the change in Zheng Zhuang's expression, he immediately changed his words, "I'm not good at sprinting at top speed, but my endurance is acceptable!"

Zheng Zhuang's expression softened slightly, and after a pause, he said:

"You may be spared the death penalty, but you will not escape punishment! You shall pull my chariot for a year. If you do not commit any misdeeds within a year, I will set you free!"

"This little demon is willing! This little demon is willing! It would be an honor for this little demon to pull the carriage for the immortal!"

The bull demon was overjoyed. The Taoist priest in front of him had unfathomable cultivation. Pulling his cart was like finding a powerful backer for himself. He never expected that he would turn misfortune into blessing.

Although Zheng Zhuang was skeptical of the bull demon's reason for wanting to pull the carriage, he couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart. Riding in a carriage was obviously more comfortable and prestigious than flying on a sword.

"Now that you have gained sentience, do you have a name?"

"The little demon has chosen a name for herself: Niu Xiaomeng!"

Qin Qianqian almost burst out laughing. Such a robust ox, yet it had such a... delicate name.

Zheng Zhuang's eyebrows twitched slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said:

"This name is inappropriate, not imposing enough. From now on, you will be called Niu... Da Ben!"

Qin Qianqian couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing. She never expected it to be such a name.

“Immortal, this…” Niu Xiaomeng hesitated, after all, the other party was a cow!

"You have a problem with that?" Zheng Zhuang narrowed his eyes slightly and gently raised his hand.

"No, no! From now on, I'll be called Niu Daben. Thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Immortal!" Niu Xiaomeng shook her head repeatedly and quickly agreed.

Zheng Zhuang nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Qin Qianqian and asked:

Do you have any silver on you?

Qin Qianqian understood, took out a piece of silver from her bosom, and handed it to the peasant woman.

"The immortal saved me, how dare I accept money from the immortal?" the peasant woman repeatedly declined.

"Now that this beast has come under my command, I should compensate for the losses it has caused. How about this, I'll consider it as me buying your cart!"

Zheng Zhuang said this, and the peasant woman reluctantly accepted the silver, then left gratefully.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a luxurious "oxcart" appeared on the spot...