Chapter 112 Casual Chat
"In that case, I'll take my leave."
"Also, if the fairy is bored here, she can go out for a stroll and see how our human race is developing."
With that, Suiren smiled apologetically, rose, and left the main hall.
"Second brother, go and fetch some red dates, the finest kind."
"Third sister, this is the Innate Enlightenment Tea that Zichen gave me. Go brew a pot, and when the second brother brings the red dates, take it inside as well."
As soon as he left the main hall, Suiren hurriedly instructed Youchao and Ziyi behind him.
"Eldest brother, what is this…" Ziyi frowned, asking in confusion.
"This is the first time Her Majesty has sent someone to the human realm. We must not be impolite. If we neglect her, we risk displeasing Her Majesty."
"Besides, since Her Majesty sent this person, she must be someone close to her. If we establish a good relationship with her now, we'll have a way to ask for favors from the Nuwa Palace in the future."
After sealing off the surrounding void, Suiren explained to the two.
"Second brother, after you get the red dates, give them directly to Third Sister so she can take them inside. Then, I'll trouble you to go and summon the leaders of all the tribes and the elders to the council hall for a meeting."
"Third sister, please take good care of this fairy. Make sure no one from the tribes offends her." At this point, Suiren's face showed displeasure:
"After all, this fairy is so beautiful. Some of the tribesmen are really hard to eradicate, and they might inevitably do something rude."
The human population is what it is, and Suiren cannot please everyone. It's inevitable that a few bad apples will be born, with deeply ingrained vices.
Normally, it would be fine, but if they accidentally offended Jin Huang, being impolite would be a minor matter; if it reached Nuwa's ears and incurred her displeasure with the human race, the trouble would be much greater.
"I understand!"
As the one responsible for educating her people, Ziyi Shi was well aware of her clan's temperament.
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"The human race is newly born, and its foundation is shallow. We have nothing of value to offer you, fellow Daoist. Please forgive us." Offering immortal tea and setting out spiritual fruits, Ziyi Shi smiled and said to Jin Huang.
"Fellow Daoist is too kind!" From a distance, Jin Huang could sense the innate spiritual energy emanating from the Dao tea and red dates, but she took it as Ziyi Shi's modesty and didn't take it seriously.
Taking the jade cup, Jin Huang took a small sip and felt a cool current flow through her body, cleansing her mind and body, leading her to enlightenment.
"This is…" Looking at the Dao tea in her hand, Jin Huang's expression changed for the first time, revealing shock.
In the jade cup, a green tea leaf floats on the surface of the water. Its texture seems to be interwoven with the Dao and reason. It is covered with innate runes and exudes the aura of the Great Dao. It is very mysterious.
"I never imagined the human race would possess such a treasure. I was quite impolite." Setting down her jade cup, Jinhuang said to Ziyi Shi, "Such a treasure is rare even in Nuwa's Palace. The human race is truly fortunate."
"Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. This item, though excellent, does not belong to our human race." Ziyi Shi smiled and explained,
"This item is called Innate Enlightenment Tea, a superior-grade innate spiritual root, a treasure of Xuanqing Daoist, the master of the Three Immortal Mountains of the East Sea."
"Zichen is a close friend of his and specially obtained some tea from him as a gift for my elder brother."
"Normally, my elder brother treasures these teas immensely. Even for my second brother and me, obtaining some Enlightenment Tea from him is extremely difficult."
"If it weren't for entertaining you, Fellow Daoist, he probably wouldn't have taken it out so easily. Today, I'm truly benefiting from your kindness!"
As she spoke, Ziyi Shi laughed to herself.
"You're too kind, Daoist Master!" Jin Huang smiled, then asked with a hint of doubt, "What is the origin of that Xuanqing Daoist? Judging from his name, he seems to be related to the Three Pure Ones, but why have I never heard of him?"
"It's normal that you haven't heard of him, fellow Daoist!"
"He is a primordial god-demon born from the pure energy of the Nine Heavens, and has only existed for tens of thousands of years. Therefore, his name is not well-known in the prehistoric world."
"As for his relationship with the Three Pure Ones, I have heard Zi Chen mention it."
"I vaguely remember that before the chaos of the ferocious beasts, he was taken as a disciple by the Shangqing Daoist who was traveling in the East Sea and taken to Kunlun Mountain."
"That's why Zi Chen could no longer get the Primordial Enlightenment Tea from him, which is why my elder brother has become increasingly concerned about the tea leaves in his hands."
"Accepted as a disciple by Daoist Shangqing?" After a moment of silence, Jin Huang said with some envy, "Daoist Shangqing is a future sage. Daoist Xuanqing's ability to become his disciple is truly an incredible opportunity."
She knew her own situation best; although she often received guidance from Nuwa, she had never been formally recognized as Nuwa's disciple.
Therefore, she was quite envious of those true disciples of the sages.
"Fellow Daoist, how many Zi Chen clans are there in your human race? I wonder if the Zi Chen clan you speak of is the same one I know?" As if remembering something, Jin Huang asked Zi Yi Shi.
"Zi Chen?"
"Fellow Daoist, you mean Zi Chen?"
Zi Yi Shi was somewhat puzzled. Why bring up Feng Zi Chen out of the blue? Could they know each other? But she had never heard Zi Chen mention knowing anyone from Nuwa's Palace.
"That's right. If there isn't a second Zi Chen in the human race, then the one you're talking about, and the one I mentioned, should be the same person." "Jin Huang affirmed.
"Zi Chen is the successor we have chosen. After we abdicate, he will become the patriarch of the human race. There can only be one."
"What, do you know him, fellow Daoist? Should I call him over?" Seeing that Jin Huang seemed to genuinely know Feng Zi Chen, Zi Yi suggested.
"I don't know him, but Her Majesty often mentions this name, so I'm a little curious and want to know who he is and why he receives such attention from Her Majesty." Jin Huang shook her head and said with some doubt.
Not only did Nuwa praise him, but even the Phoenix Ancestor spoke highly of him. This made Jin Huang curious. What abilities did this Feng Zi Chen possess that earned him praise from two supreme beings?
"When Zi Chen was young, he was indeed favored by Her Majesty and received teachings from her. I just didn't expect that after so many years, Her Majesty would still be paying attention to him." Thinking of Feng Zi Chen's childhood adventures, Zi Yi pondered.
"Is that so?"
"Could you perhaps take me to see Fellow Daoist Zi Chen?" "
"I've never heard of this before."
"Alright, fellow Daoist, please follow me." Nodding, Ziyi led Jinhuang outside.
"Once we enter the Nuwa Palace, we'll be family. Calling you 'fellow Daoist' is a bit too formal. How about we address each other as sisters?" Walking along the road, Jinhuang suddenly said to Ziyi.
"Ziyi greets elder sister!" Seeing that Jinhuang wasn't joking, Ziyi smiled and agreed.
"Good! Good! I left in a hurry and didn't bring anything good. Take this piece of Creation Essence for now. When we return to the Nuwa Palace, I'll give you a proper gift."
Happy, Jinhuang took out a piece of Creation Essence and insisted on giving it to Ziyi.
"Thank you, elder sister!"
(End of Chapter)