How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

If my mother was a banished immortal who vanquished demons, why have I been neglected in the Marquis's mansion for so many years, with no one worshipping my mother's memorial tablet, and I'm not even allowed to enter the Li family ancestral hall?

If the mother was a saintly woman who saved the people of the Tang Dynasty, why did the Tu Hou speak with such fear whenever he mentioned her name?

If the reason for her mother's death is what Zhongli Henfeng said, then why is it completely different from what His Highness Prince Qin and she herself know?

After receiving the information from Zhongli Henfeng, everything became even more confusing.

Li Muyun stroked his chin, pondering all of this, and slowly said, "Were the people His Highness the Prince of Qin sent killed by you?"

“That’s right.” Zhongli Henfeng didn’t hide anything. Now she knew that Li Muyun was her master’s child, and she completely trusted him in her heart. “Xunxian Tower is Kunlun’s foundation in the capital, and no one is allowed to interfere. This is also the decree of His Majesty the Tang Emperor. When my master died, the people of Kunlun scattered like birds and beasts. It was His Majesty who helped me to gather Kunlun together and gave me some strong people, which is why we were able to barely survive.”

"Oh?" Li Muyun felt a thought flash through his mind. "Besides fulfilling his mother's dying wish, could Kunlun also be acting as His Majesty's spy?"

Zhongli Henfeng's beautiful eyes showed surprise. She hadn't expected Li Muyun's sense of smell to be so sharp. She smoothed her hair and said, "That's right. His Majesty's kindness to Kunlun is as heavy as a mountain, and I naturally have to repay it. Places like Xunxian Tower are a melting pot of all sorts of people, so they are naturally the best places to gather information. Of course, besides Xunxian Tower in the capital, Kunlun has strongholds all over the Tang Dynasty. Although their strength is less than one or two tenths of what it used to be, they are still a force to be reckoned with."

She looked at Li Muyun, bit her red lips lightly, and blushed, "Anyone who is with the Holy Maiden can have the help of the entire Kunlun."

Li Muyun was taken aback. "With the Holy Maiden?"

Zhongli Henfeng's pretty face flushed even more, completely unlike her previous charming demeanor, instead resembling a shy young girl. "I am the new Holy Maiden of Kunlun. If you marry me, you will be the new Lord of Kunlun. You are my master's son, and I believe His Majesty will agree with that."

"That's unacceptable."

Li Muyun finally understood what it meant; he already had enough romantic entanglements and didn't want to get involved with any more women.

"Does the young master find me unattractive?"

A layer of mist immediately appeared in Zhongli Henfeng's eyes, and her frail body shrank back, tightening her clothes.

"Although Henfeng works at the Seeking Immortals Pavilion, he has only used seductive arts and illusions to entertain guests over the years, and his chastity has never been tainted."

Li Muyun slapped his forehead, realizing that Zhongli Henfeng had misunderstood, and immediately said, "Miss Zhongli, you've overthought it. I only said that because I already have a romantic entanglement with someone. Otherwise, with your stunning beauty, I would naturally be more than willing to be with you."

With tears streaming down her face, Zhongli Henfeng exclaimed in surprise, "Really? I remember now, could it be Princess Miaochan?"

Li Muyun sighed softly, "Forget it, let's not talk about love anymore. I came here to investigate my mother's whereabouts. I heard there's a room left by my mother in the Immortal Seeking Pavilion; maybe there are some clues there. Could you take me to see it?"

“That room is heavily guarded, controlled by the Censorate. His Majesty has ordered that anyone who trespasses will be executed. So even I cannot get close. If you wish to go, I can tell you the location. However, I cannot accompany you. If things are exposed and the Censorate investigates, I can make an excuse for you to spend the night with me tonight, and you can clear your name.”

Zhongli Henfeng thought for a moment and said, "The Censorate is independent of the Six Ministries. It supervises all officials and monitors all people. It is His Majesty's direct subordinate. If Li Muyun's investigation is exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Li Muyun nodded. "Alright, since there are such strict guards, I will be careful."

After saying that, Li Muyun flashed off the flower boat and leaped away into the water.

Zhongli Henfeng watched the departing figure, shook her head, blew out the lanterns, and helplessly rocked the flower boat, letting out a melodious cry to herself...

The other half, following Zhongli Henfeng's directions, arrived at the Xunxian Tower on the shore. He used water magic to reach the hidden flower pond inside the tower, where he revealed himself, changed into a set of night clothes, masked his face, and quietly made his way towards the room.

The room was located on the fifth floor of the Immortal Seeking Pavilion. Guests were not allowed to go up to the fifth floor, and the stairs had been blocked. Fortunately, Li Muyun was proficient in the Five Elements Escape Technique and used the Wood Escape Technique to go upstairs.

On the fifth floor, two people sat cross-legged at the door of the room, their eyes closed and their minds focused. From a distance, one could tell that their blood and energy were abundant and their strength was extraordinary; they were both experts of the Heavenly Profound Realm.

Moreover, the wooden doors of those two Heavenly Profound Realm cultivators were shimmering with light, clearly displaying some kind of protective formation. Li Muyun was still at the Foundation Establishment stage and couldn't project his divine sense outwards, so he didn't know what kind of formation it was, but judging from the heavy light, he knew it was definitely not to be underestimated.

"Rabbit God, when it comes to the crucial moment, we still have to rely on you, sir." Li Muyun scratched his head, having no other choice but to ask the Long-Eared Immortal for help.

The long-eared immortal said indifferently, "It's a piece of cake. That formation can stop others, but it can't stop this immortal."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Muyun felt a streak of light flash before his eyes, and the scenery in front of him instantly changed, and he found himself in a completely new place.

"This formation shouldn't be something those ordinary people from the Tang Dynasty could set up." After entering the room, the Long-Eared Immortal let out a soft exclamation, "It seems more like your mother's work."

Li Muyun's eyes lit up. "That means that no one can break Mother's formation now, so no one can get into this room."

The long-eared immortal nodded and said, "That's to be expected. Although your mother's skill in array formations is far inferior to mine, even ordinary immortals cannot break through it. In the present Tang Dynasty, there are probably only a handful of immortals who are proficient in array formations, so this room should be very safe."

Li Muyun carefully examined the room and found that it was just an ordinary room, the only special thing being a black box in the room.

The box was covered with mysterious patterns and faintly shimmered with golden light. Li Muyun tried his best but couldn't open it. Then he discovered that there was a circular groove on the front of the box, which seemed to be the key to open it.

The Long-Eared Immortal appeared and frowned, saying, "Don't waste your energy. This is a box made of Great Dao Origin Stone. If a Great Luo Golden Immortal were to come in person, there would still be hope. Otherwise, it cannot be opened by force."

"Wouldn't that be a wasted trip? Since this box is so hard to open, there must be some important items left by my mother inside. Rabbit Lord, you have incredible powers, I'm counting on you." Li Muyun was panting heavily, but he didn't forget to flatter him.

The long-eared fairy pondered for a moment, "To open this box, unless..."