A Tale of Encounters with Immortals: A Peach Blossom Temple in the Martial World

Lu Xiaohua is different every day.

This change is visible to the naked eye.

Lu Xiaohua's innocence and naivety gradually faded, and she gradually became gentle and refined.

Her skin was truly like jade, and her temperament was as gentle as jade. She seemed more and more like the mistress of the house.

This made Hu Yunying feel a little uncomfortable, but only a little.

As a 30-year-old single woman, in ancient times, at such an advanced age that she was almost a grandmother, she was overjoyed to have found a young, handsome, and enduring immortal like Zhang Zhengdao.

In those days, being able to be a concubine was truly a great satisfaction for her.

What upset her was that, despite also receiving both kindness and support, why was it that Lu Xiaohua was able to grow up to look more and more like a fairy, while she herself was growing up to look more and more like a demon?

Could it be that they suffered because of their surname?

The seventh princess has recently taken a liking to fishing.

The third prince also developed a fondness for fishing.

You can see Zhang Zhengdao while fishing.

Because Zhang Zhengdao also likes fishing.

While the Seventh Princess was fishing, she secretly asked Zhang Zhengdao, "Why does Lu Xiaohua look more and more ethereal as she grows up? Did she eat some kind of magic pill or secret medicine?"

Zhang Zhengdao said, "Why don't you just ask Xiaohua directly?"

So, tempted by the prospect of becoming more beautiful, the Seventh Princess actually asked Lu Xiaohua, and then ran out with her face flushed, no longer daring to show off in front of Zhang Zhengdao.

The Third Prince is still persisting.

He was no longer bothered by the matter of Consort Shun, because the Emperor had already made his stance clear through various actions. However, the biggest change came from something he had witnessed firsthand.

One day, he actually saw the silhouette of a giant dragon in the river in Binjiang.

Although it remained motionless and quietly submerged underwater, he still managed to see it.

That's not even the most shocking part.

What devastated him was that such a massive dragon had been captured by Zhang Zhengdao's wine gourd. A living dragon, a real dragon, not like his father, who claimed to be a dragon.

At that moment, the third prince was confused. After thinking for three days and three nights, he suddenly realized that his father had done the right thing. It was the kind of thinking a mature emperor should have.

So he fell in love with the days he spent fishing with Zhang Zhengdao.

He fished all the way until Chinese New Year.

This is Zhang Zhengdao's second proper New Year in this world.

Senior Brother Qingyangzi had arranged everything for the New Year in an orderly manner, so Zhang Zhengdao no longer needed to worry about it. Compared to last year when only a few people were together at the Taoist temple, this year it was noticeably more lively.

The Taoist New Year celebrations proceed according to the established procedures, without any omissions.

This was the first time Qingyangzi had taken charge of the sacrificial ceremony at Peach Blossom Temple.

When night fell, everyone in the Taoist temple went out to play.

Since Linbin Town became lively, with even princes and princesses celebrating the New Year there, the town has become increasingly bustling starting from the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month.

Even the streetlights were turned on at night.

This is the first time in over a thousand years that streetlights have been lit during the Lunar New Year in Linbin Town.

Almost everyone came out.

Because of the construction of Peach Blossom Temple, many laborers and craftsmen bring their families here to spend the Lunar New Year together. Construction starts on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, and there isn't enough time to walk back and forth.

It's even more bustling than Daoxian County.

In addition, some martial arts practitioners, Taoist sects, and even sons of officials would come here to make their mark. As a result, the population of Linbin Town became increasingly diverse.

But this is Peach Blossom Immortal's territory, and no one dares to act recklessly here.

Moreover, everyone in Linbin Town knows that the emperor has bestowed the entire Peach Blossom Mountain upon Master Zhang. That must be an enormous fortune, so Master Zhang must keep an eye on it.

Everyone conducts business in a proper and honest manner.

The Seventh Princess moved through the crowd like a swallow in flight, while the Third Prince, accompanied by his guards, went shopping to buy some trinkets and snacks for the New Year.

Zhang Zhengdao and Lu Xiaohua came out of the wine shop. They had just visited Lu Tongsheng, and Lu Xiaohua had cooked dinner for them. After the three of them ate, they said goodbye to Lu Tongsheng and headed back.

The two walked hand in hand along the riverside street.

There are always people, intentionally or unintentionally, lingering around them.

Zhang Zhengdao naturally knew who those people were.

There were fellow Daoists, martial artists, and even Qingfeng Guards sent by the emperor. However, none of them dared to disturb Zhang Zhengdao at this moment, not wanting to cause trouble.

"This scene feels like a dream!"

Lu Xiaohua's gentle nature suddenly became lively.

"So... you were faking it all?"

Lu Xiaohua nodded, looking up at Zhang Zhengdao with a beaming smile.

"I am the mistress of the house, and a mistress of the house should naturally be more gentle. I don't argue with them about anything. The way of nature is natural, and I can now be considered a practitioner..."

As Lu Xiaohua spoke triumphantly, she stretched out one hand and her finger suddenly drew a firework pattern in the night sky. Then she blew the firework into the night sky.

Suddenly, a loud "bang" was heard in the starry sky.

It seemed as if the surrounding area was shaken.

Someone screamed, someone looked around in panic, and someone else let out a surprised "Ahhh!" followed by a huge cheer.

The firelight in the sky had already turned the surroundings a fiery red.

Fireworks exploded in the sky, and the countless sparks burst forth into even more tiny stars.

"so beautiful!"

The Seventh Princess stared blankly at the fireworks in the sky, her eyes sparkling with joy that was almost overflowing. She never expected to see this.

You can't see these things inside the palace.

Su Tang, standing nearby, couldn't help but let out a cold snort, her face full of disdain.

"What? You don't like it? It's so beautiful."

Su Tang pouted: "At this moment, if I had my magic weapon, I would release a five-colored phoenix into the night sky and spew out dazzling flames. I guarantee it would be even more beautiful than this!"

The Seventh Princess's eyes widened immediately: "That... the legend of Shaolin Temple is true? You really released a phoenix at Shaolin Temple and burned it down?"

The news from the martial arts world has actually reached Linbin Town; indeed, rumors spread like wildfire.

"That's for sure, but unfortunately... my master took the magic weapon!"

Su Tang said somewhat dejectedly.

"Why should I! Isn't this your magic weapon? Just because I gave it to you doesn't mean it's yours!" The Seventh Princess was angry. If one could see the colorful phoenix breathing fire at this moment, it would naturally be a scene that sparked all sorts of fantasies.

Just then, another firework exploded in the night sky.

This time it was bigger and brighter, reflecting the joyful faces of everyone.

The Third Prince stared at the sky in disbelief, then turned to look at Luo Bing, the deputy commander of the Qingfeng Guard beside him, and said, "What a magnificent sight Linbin Town is!"

Luo Bing quickly said, "Linbin Town is also Linbin Town of Great Xia, so the magnificent scenery of Linbin Town is also the magnificent scenery of Great Xia."

"He really knows how to talk," the Third Prince glanced at him.

"Another huge firework display!"

Princess Seven, being a young girl, was easily attracted to such sparkly things and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement once again.

The more amazed she was, the more distressed Su Tang became.

Because he clearly had something better, but couldn't show it off, he felt a pang of discomfort, like being scratched by a cat's claws, and even became somewhat furious.

Don't you think it looks good?

Overwhelmed with emotion, the Seventh Princess turned to look at the absent-minded Su Tang.

Su Tang sighed, "I have a better golden phoenix hairpin."

The seventh princess thought she was bragging.

"Then go ask your master to get it back!"

"Master won't give it to me. He said he's punishing me because he knows I've truly realized my mistake," Su Tang said dejectedly.

The Seventh Princess immediately said, "You just need to tell the Master, 'Master, I was wrong. I understand the principle now. I promise to correct it next time.' That's all. I know this very well!"

Su Tang rolled her eyes at her: "If only my master were that easy to fool."

Seventh Princess: "But is my father really that easy to fool?"

"That's because your father loves you."

"Doesn't your master love you?" the Seventh Princess asked in surprise.

Su Tang said with a long face, "I was just about to tell him I wanted to marry him..."

The Seventh Princess stared wide-eyed, as if watching a melon seed gossip: "You mean...you want to marry him?"

Su Tang was taken aback. Was something wrong? She nodded. "Yes!" With her unrestrained personality, saying such things was a natural thing for her. She said whatever came to mind.

"And then your master punished you?" The Seventh Princess kept stuffing snacks into her mouth without stopping.

"Yup!"

The Seventh Princess slapped Su Tang's thigh and said with emotion, "If it were up to me, I would punish you too."

Su Tang's eyes widened: "Why?"

The Seventh Princess shook her head and sighed, "This is completely repaying kindness with enmity. How could you treat your master like this? Because you can only be a concubine, do you understand?"

"Being a concubine isn't so bad..."

"The key is that you need someone's approval to be eligible to become a concubine. This... do you know who to get approval from?"

"Lu Xiaohua?"

Upon hearing this, Su Tang hesitated before uttering a name.

"Ha-"

Suddenly, a phoenix cried out in the sky, and then a colorful phoenix appeared in the night sky, soaring through the air, which greatly excited the people of Linbin Town.

The shouts and applause were deafening!

Su Tang immediately slumped, turning to look at the Seventh Princess, who was overjoyed to the point of near madness, and stubbornly said, "Look, this is my golden phoenix hairpin, it really is mine..."