Not following the expected path? Reborn and unexpectedly married to a demon.

Chu Luo and Shu Tong arrived at the Taoist temple, which was much easier than climbing the mountain.

The gates of the Taoist temple were wide open, and a young Taoist priest was leisurely sweeping the ground in front of the gate.

A Taoist priest was practicing some strange movements on the side.

He looked no younger than she was, but her hair was jet black and her skin was free of wrinkles.

I wonder if it's because of practicing those strange movements.

If it's useful, Feng Zhe would probably like it very much.

Upon closer reflection, he clearly liked it quite a bit, having already found Qi Minghuang.

"What brings you here?" asked the young Taoist priest sweeping the floor.

Chu Luo bowed and replied, "Young Daoist, I'm looking for Daoist Qi Tianqing."

"What is it?" the young Taoist priest asked.

Chu Luo replied, "It's hard to explain in a few words, but it's related to your sect."

"He's in seclusion; you should go down the mountain."

Chu Luo glanced at the steps leading down the mountain, her legs trembling.

Chu Luo, settling for second best, said, "Then I'll seek out Daoist Qi Minglan."

He is in seclusion.

Undeterred, Chu Luo continued to ask, "What about Daoist Qi Mingbai?"

The young Taoist priest sweeping the floor answered without looking up, "He's also in seclusion."

Chu Luo sensed something was wrong and asked, "What about Qi Minghuang?"

Without hesitation, the young Taoist priest replied, "They're all in seclusion."

"You're talking nonsense. Qi Minghuang isn't even on Wangchen Mountain. Where is he in seclusion?"

Upon hearing this, the young Taoist priest gave an embarrassed smile, "I forgot that my martial uncle hasn't returned yet."

Chu Luo stared at him and said, "A monk does not lie."

“We’re not monks, we don’t have that rule,” the young Taoist priest said, scratching his head.

"Alright, little Taoist, you're quite wicked. I'll tell you the truth: I'm here to collect a debt. It doesn't matter that they're all in seclusion; you just need to pay your debt. A disciple must repay a debt owed to his master."

The young Taoist priest had little contact with people and was now at a loss as to how to deal with the situation.

He asked his "senior brother" for help from the person who used unusual techniques.

They completely ignored him.

He could only bring Shu Tong and Chu Luo inside.

It was incredibly quiet outside, but the courtyard was bustling with activity.

Some people are drawing talismans, some are practicing boxing, some are meditating, some are playing chess, and some are discussing Taoism...

Chu Luo asked curiously, "Little Taoist priest, it's so lively here, is it possible to cultivate immortality here?"

This is not what she imagined spiritual practice to be like.

“There are also those who practice asceticism, scattered in various places, but the Tao follows nature, going with the flow. If you are bound by so many rules, there is no point in becoming an immortal,” the young Taoist priest replied.

Chu Luo was speechless for a moment after hearing this.

The young Taoist priest led them to a room and told them to stay and rest, promising to arrange for them to see the people they wanted to see.

Chu Luo was indeed a little tired, and seeing that it was getting late, she didn't refuse again.

Chu Luo didn't see anyone for three days in a row. She went from being anxious at first to feeling helpless, and finally calmed down.

The senior brother who was practicing strange boxing outside the door told her that if she had nothing to do, she should go and practice with him, as it would be good for her health.

Chu Luo initially resisted the actions that resembled possession.

But as I watched, I couldn't help but laugh, so I started practicing along with them.

Shu Tong sat on the vine next to her and swung on it.

As she watched Chu Luo practice her boxing, the corners of her mouth, which had remained unchanged for years, suddenly turned up slightly as if melting snow.

After practicing, I felt completely refreshed and invigorated; it truly had a remarkable effect.

Chu Luo practiced this for two days in a row, and with the breathing and regulating techniques taught by Shu Tong, she felt much lighter.

An elderly Taoist priest with white hair and a youthful face stepped forward and said, "Young lady, you have a connection with Wangchen Mountain. Would you like to consider staying?"

Chu Luo looked at the old Taoist priest, who had no airs at all, and the young Taoist priest who was full of lies, and didn't care about anything either.

He chuckled and said, "Old Taoist priest, do you use the same excuse for everyone?"

The old Taoist priest laughed loudly and said, "It's truly fate, a destiny bestowed by heaven."

"I've climbed such a high ladder, it wouldn't make sense if we didn't have some kind of fate," Chu Luo replied with a smile.

The old Taoist priest's smile never faded as he asked, "I heard you've come to collect a debt. What debt is worth all this trouble?"

"Who are you?" Chu Luo asked.

The old Taoist priest answered him, "Qi Tianqing."

Upon hearing that the person in question was Qi Tianqing, Chu Luo handed over the prepared items to him.

Qi Tianqing glanced through the document and then had someone summon Qi Minglan.

"Master, what's wrong?" Qi Minglan rushed over to ask.

"Minglan, take a look at this," Qi Tianqing handed him the items.

"This is Junior Brother Minghuang's handwriting, and the other items are also his."

"Master, are you really going to expel my junior brother from the sect?"

Chu Luo looked at the master and disciple, and realized that they had only looked at so little before they had gone to the point of being expelled from the sect.

Chu Luo interrupted their conversation, "Two Daoist masters, aren't you going to ask me if it's really appropriate to expel your disciple from the sect based on such a small amount of information? Isn't that a bit hasty?"

"Besides, isn't it a bit too late to expel him from the sect now? At the very least, we should finish resolving this matter, right?"

After feeling somewhat indignant on behalf of Qi Minghuang, Chu Luo remembered her purpose.

Qi Minglan, more reserved than the old Taoist priest, explained, "Don't worry, young lady. This matter concerns the safety of our Wangchen Mountain and its people, and we will never shirk our responsibility."

Chu Luo hadn't said anything yet, so why did they all trust her so much?

Instead, ask directly, "What if I'm a bad guy, deliberately trying to sow discord among your sect members?"

The old Taoist priest Qi Tianqing laughed, "Young friend, you are clever and intelligent, with clear eyes and a pure smile. You must have a clean heart. I look more like a bad person than you do."

Qi Minglan explained, "Actually, Master had already said before that he would expel Junior Brother from the sect."

"It was because of our sect's bond that I thought I could persuade him more after he returned. After all, Master said that my junior brother would only make mistakes later, so I kept insisting on waiting. I didn't expect it to happen so soon."

Chu Luo was slightly surprised. After all, based on the situation in her previous life, Qi Minghuang and Feng Fengzhe were indeed in cahoots, and this would not have happened so early.

"Old Taoist priest, since you can calculate it, why don't you stop it?" Chu Luo asked Qi Tianqing.

Qi Tianqing shook his head and said, "This old Taoist is not a god. I can only see that his character is bound to cause trouble and that he might harm others at some point."

"But things are unpredictable, and there will always be some changes. For example, many things may happen ahead of schedule, and you may come here and form a connection with Wangchen Mountain."

Chu Luo felt that he was being too modest. His abilities and reputation were already well-known, and although he hadn't fully figured out the situation, he probably already knew the truth.

Why didn't the old Taoist priest stop him?

Chu Luo always felt that if the old Taoist priest had stopped them, the tragedies in Yinhe Village and Shouyuan Village would not have happened.

Qi Tianqing said meaningfully, "He wasn't the main cause. You could stop him, but you couldn't stop the outcome. You should understand this well, young friend."

After listening, Chu Luo recalled the past and remained silent.

"Although success is in the hands of fate, human effort also plays a role. Fortune and misfortune can both come from this, isn't that how our fate came about?"

Qi Tianqing took the half map out from a pile of papers and placed it in front of Chu Luo.

"Master, you..."

Luo Yi realized that Qi Tianqing already knew why she had come, and that he was going to help her.

Qi Tianqing said, "I am not the one who can change the situation, but you might be. It's all about human effort; young friend, we can give it a try together."

Chu Luo didn't know what to say. Perhaps it was because someone had finally recognized what she had done over the past few lifetimes, and she felt a mix of emotions.

She bowed deeply to him, and respectfully, with a hint of bitterness and grievance, called out, "Daoist Tianqing."

Master Tianqing smiled and helped her up, saying, "The road ahead is fraught with difficulties, and you bear heavy responsibilities. But you must believe that you are never alone; you are here to save the day."

Chu Luo was puzzled; who else was with her?