Eternal Tale

”Hello, I’m Chen Xun.”

Chen Xun’s voice was exceptionally gentle, as warm as a spring breeze. ”My third sister doesn’t interact with many people. Since you two are her friends, you’re naturally my friends as well.”

”You’re too kind, Brother!”

”Brother... what are you saying!”

Mu Qingyao and Feng Jinyu were a bit tongue-tied, wanting to slap themselves for calling him ”Brother” when he wasn’t their brother at all.

Only now did they clearly see Chen Xun’s face, and their eyes were filled with intense shock.

That delicate and gentle face was completely different from what they had imagined. They thought he would be a terrifying creature with a fierce and menacing appearance!

The two let out a sigh of relief, quickly cupping their hands respectfully, thinking to themselves: Rumors really misled us!

Little Crane stood by the side, chuckling, her small hands behind her back, looking quite relaxed.

It was as if a massive stone that had weighed on her heart for a thousand years had suddenly been lifted, bringing a sense of clarity and enlightenment.Mu Qingyao and Feng Jinyu caught a glimpse of Crane Ling from the corner of their eyes. It was the first time they had seen her act like this in years, especially with that aura she exuded, no longer having that unapproachable feeling from the past.

Feng Jinyu unwittingly let out a silly laugh, his eyes lingering on her.

Chen Xun frowned slightly: Damn it, a little punk?!

At this moment, Feng Jinyu suddenly felt a terrifying killing intent enveloping him, sending chills down his spine. He was greatly alarmed: ”Senior!!”

”Feng Jinyu?”

”Yes, yes!”

”Has anyone in the academy bullied my third sister?”

”Absolutely not! Crane Ling is under the Venerable’s protection, and the Dao Child has declared: she is my friend’s sister, and anyone who dares to trouble her should weigh their own worth.”

Feng Jinyu’s demeanor deflated, looking honest and without any ulterior motives. ”Meeting you today, Senior, I now see the path of the Immortal Dao.”

”Which path?”

”Uh... uh...” Feng Jinyu’s face turned red, thinking the senior was making things difficult for him, it was just a polite remark. ”This...”

”Alright, Brother, don’t make it hard for him.”

Little Crane hugged Chen Xun’s arm, gently swaying it, smiling, ”Fellow Daoist Feng has helped me a lot, he’s your junior.”

Chen Xun shook his head with a smile, taking out two bottles of soul-nurturing liquid from his storage ring: ”This is a gift for you, a token of our meeting. Little Crane has gone to the academy alone these years, and I naturally trust her judgment in choosing friends.”

With these words, the slightly oppressive atmosphere was instantly broken, completely frightened by Crane Ling’s brother.

Especially the overwhelming aura they felt upon arrival, which even Divine Transformation cultivators couldn’t withstand.

”Thank you, Senior!” The two cupped their hands, then respectfully accepted the gift, their fear dissipating considerably.

”Mu Qingyao, I heard there’s an ancient family in the Mengmu Sea Region skilled in cultivating Mengmu.”

Chen Xun shifted the topic, his eyes glinting, ”It seems this young lady is from the ancient Mu family.”

”In front of you, Senior, I dare not hide anything. Indeed, I am.”

Mu Qingyao’s expression turned serious, looking compliant, ”What do you mean by this, Senior?”

”No worries, just asking casually.”

Chen Xun smiled, his gaze already elsewhere, ”I won’t keep you any longer today. Return to the academy and cultivate well, time flies, make the most of the present.”

”We will heed your advice, Senior.”

The two solemnly cupped their hands, feeling as if they had been granted a great reprieve. Before leaving, they glanced at Crane Ling, who nodded gently at them.

Chen Xun cleared his throat, looking at the five towering figures standing like iron towers, raising an eyebrow, realizing they were from the Wild Vein Clan.

This clan’s combat prowess was not weak, a major clan capable of surviving in the Great Desolate.

”Brother, they were sent by Senior Shi, Wild Gold...”

Little Crane began introducing them to Chen Xun, explaining some background. After a stick of incense, ”Brother, that’s the situation, hehe.”

She tilted her head and laughed, her brother’s expression was quite entertaining, just like in the past.

”So, they’re Shi Jianbai’s people.”

Chen Xun was astonished, realizing this person was indeed one of those cultivators who played the fool to catch the tiger, with quite a background. He then cupped his hands, ”Greetings to the five seniors, thank you for your protection over the millennia.”

”Moo moo!!” Black Bull also expressed gratitude, knowing that the peace they enjoyed over the millennia was thanks to the help of each friend, a great kindness they would never forget.

”It’s our duty, you may call us by our names.” Wild Gold’s expression turned serious, not daring to treat Chen Xun as a junior cultivator, knowing that those from the Immortal Prison were never simple.

”Are the five seniors facing any bottlenecks in their cultivation? Or perhaps unable to break through in this life?”

”Yes.”

”Alright, I understand.”

”Chen Xun, someone wishes to see you on Li Chen Island. When would it be convenient for you to meet them? They are willing to wait.”

”Three days later, at the Heavenly Immortal Tower.”

”Very well, we will convey the message.”

The five spoke in unison, without any unnecessary words, their divine senses still vigilant of the surroundings, never forgetting their duty.

”Brother Xun, Brother Bull, you don’t know, these five aren’t even afraid of Great Ascension Venerables.”

Little Chi began transmitting secretly, chattering, ”Back then, when the female Venerable wanted to see Sister Crane, they directly rushed forward to stop her, quite reliable.”

Chen Xun and Black Bull exchanged a glance, deciding they must help these five.

”I’ll take my third sister out for a while. While I’m with her, you don’t need to follow, just cultivate here.”

”No...”

”Alright, we understand.”

Wild Gold’s deep voice sounded, about to refuse, but was stopped by Wild Water, who was more meticulous. She nodded, ”We’ll wait here for Miss Nangong.”

Chen Xun looked at the five, cupping his hands with a smile: ”I will never forget the kindness of your protection over the millennia.”

The five remained expressionless, not harboring too many thoughts, only slightly cupping their hands in response, disappearing instantly.

They had bought a cave abode on the outskirts of Dongxuan Immortal Island, having their own place to go.

”Brother Xun, where are we going!” Little Chi’s eyes lit up, running on the ground, ”Do we need to inform the academy?”

”Moo~” Black Bull shook his head, ”Moo moo~”

”So that’s why Senior Yin stepped in, Brother Bull, I understand now.”

Little Chi let out a sigh of relief, fearing Sister Crane would be forcibly taken back, ”Though the academy doesn’t have many rules, we can’t leave at will, at least not until fifty years have passed to return home.”

”Hehe, I know.”

Chen Xun looked at the grand immortal statue of Dongxuan Immortal Island, pointing and commenting, ”Hey, this statue is nice, has the style of an immortal, lifelike as if it’s about to ascend.”

”Yes, Brother, this is the first generation Dao Master of Dongxuan Dao Academy.”

”Moo~~”

”Brother Xun, if you ask me, the Dao Master and Dao Ancestor are worlds apart, not on the same level as you.”

”Hahaha...”

They laughed together, the waves gently lapping the shore, as four figures began to stroll along the coast, Chen Xun completely letting loose, shouting:

”Damn, this island’s Spirit Vein is nice, even better than our Immaculate Immortal Ridge.”

”Moo moo!”

”Isn’t it, Brother Xun! We should just claim an immortal island in the future, there are plenty of unclaimed islands in this sea!”

”Oh, Water Spirit Fish, Foundation Establishment level, catch it!”

Suddenly, Chen Xun’s eyes flashed with killing intent, looking towards the sea, and slapped Black Bull, ”Bull, start a fire! Quick!”

”Brother Xun, let me handle it!”

Little Chi excitedly shrieked, his body suddenly enlarging, rushing into the sea with a roar, the sizzling sound constantly echoing in the sea, accompanied by a regretful voice, ”Oh no, it’s burnt by the flame.”

Chen Xun and Black Bull were furious, diving into the sea with a splash, waves surging, as Little Chi rolled crazily in the sea, wailing miserably.

Little Crane stood on the shore, her hair gently dancing, her serene expression carrying a bright smile, adding a unique charm to the coastline.