Master

Su Qing was startled upon hearing this. She felt like her ears were playing tricks on her, as if she'd heard Nezha asking her for advice.

Su Qing calmed herself, then asked again, "What did you just say? What do you want to learn from me?"

Nezha, thinking Su Qing hadn't understood, spoke again:

"I wanted to ask Yuanjun for guidance on how to win a woman's heart! I've recently fallen for an Immortal Lady, but I don't know how to pursue her… so I thought I'd ask you, Yuanjun."

Su Qing's mouth twitched slightly. She asked, somewhat perplexed, "Isn't it a bit odd to ask me about this? I'm a woman; how can I teach you to pursue women? Besides, why not ask your father?"

"No… my father is very unreliable…" Nezha shook his head and said, "As for why I'm asking you, Yuanjun, it's partly because you're experienced, and partly because my appearance is somewhat feminine, so I felt it would be more appropriate to ask you."

Su Qing's brow twitched slightly. What kind of ridiculous reason was that?

Su Qing shook her head and said, "Sorry, I don't think I can help you much with this… However, since you want to pursue an Immortal Lady, just be bold about it. My experience might not be useful to you… After all, I am a woman, and you merely look like one."

Su Qing was a bit speechless about Nezha coming to her for advice. How much experience did she even have? And she really couldn't help. Firstly, experience isn't universal… Secondly, they had fundamental differences. So how could Su Qing teach him anything?

Nezha sighed helplessly upon hearing this and said, "Alas… If Yuanjun can't help, then I won't bother you any further."

Su Qing shook her head and said, "It's no bother… I'm just sorry I can't help you. If you were a woman, my negligible experience might actually be of some use."

Nezha pondered this, then smiled, shaking his head to show he didn't mind much, and said, "Let's hurry to the banquet! The Moon Palace is just ahead."

While Nezha and Su Qing chatted, they had slowed their flight, but they hadn't stopped, so the entrance to the Moon Palace was already visible.

Su Qing nodded at this and said, "Mm! Alright."

The two arrived at the entrance of the Moon Palace.

The female guards at the gate naturally wouldn't make things difficult for them… The two easily entered the Moon Palace.

Many immortals had already arrived in the Moon Palace. There were truly many immortals attending this banquet, mostly venerated seniors from the cultivation world. However, most were familiar faces, so Su Qing didn't feel uncomfortable.

"Isn't this Azure Spirit Sovereign? I heard you went to help guard the Northern Continent? Do you actually have time to attend the banquet today?" The God of Wealth greeted Su Qing with a bow and a smile.

Su Qing nodded and said, "Guarding the Northern Continent is actually quite leisurely. After all, the Great Ancestral Emperor managed the Northern Continent very well before, and no powerful demons have arisen there. I'm just helping to keep an eye on things. So it's naturally leisurely…"

The God of Wealth laughed heartily and said, "In that case, it's an easy assignment. Congratulations, Yuanjun."

Su Qing shook her head and said, "What's there to congratulate?"

After Su Qing and the God of Wealth exchanged a few casual words… Su Qing bid him farewell, preparing to find the Lunar Deity. After all, the Lunar Deity was the host today, so it was only proper to see her first. She was a guest; how could she not meet the host? As for Chang'e, if she met the Lunar Deity, how could she not meet Chang'e?

Before long, Su Qing found the Lunar Deity. Besides Taishang Laojun, Li Shan Lao Mu, and Chang'e, many other guests had gathered around the Lunar Deity. However, these were all formidable seniors of Heaven and Earth… and some Su Qing had never met before. Fortunately, Su Qing had been around for a while, and many seniors still recognized her, so it wasn't awkward.

Su Qing bowed to the Lunar Deity, then bowed to the other seniors, saying, "Greetings, Lunar Deity, greetings, esteemed seniors." Su Qing couldn't possibly greet them one by one, so she greeted them all at once. This was both polite and saved time from individual greetings.

The Lunar Deity smiled upon seeing Su Qing: "You've arrived quite early."

"How could a junior dare to be late when a senior hosts a banquet?" Su Qing replied with a smile.

The Lunar Deity looked at Su Qing, smiling and shaking her head, then pointed to an old man beside her and said, "Oh, right, this is the Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure. You probably haven't met him yet, have you?"

Su Qing looked at the Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure. He looked no different from an ordinary old man, and Su Qing couldn't perceive anything special about him. But the more ordinary he appeared, the more it indicated the unfathomable depth of the Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure's power. Of course, the name "Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure" alone was enough to convey his unfathomable strength. After all, this was one of the Three Pure Ones.

Su Qing nodded slightly, then respectfully bowed to the Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure, saying, "Junior Su Qing greets Senior Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure." Su Qing was indeed a Heavenly Immortal now… but her strength was definitely the lowest in that room. So, the proper etiquette naturally couldn't be omitted.

The Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure chuckled, shook his head, and said, "Hahaha, I've heard about you for a long time. I hear you achieved the Heavenly Immortal Realm before you were two thousand years old? Truly remarkable! The younger generation is becoming more and more powerful. First Erlang True Sovereign, now Azure Spirit Sovereign! Tsk tsk tsk, the current juniors are truly more formidable than some old seniors who have cultivated for tens of thousands of years." The Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure, like Taishang Laojun, traveled widely and had many friends. So he knew a little about everything. Naturally, he had heard about Su Qing's various affairs, both good and bad.

Su Qing smiled helplessly and shook her head, saying, "Senior overpraises me… This junior merely had good luck."

"Luck? Cultivation isn't something that can be achieved with just good luck," the Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure shook his head and said, "They all said you were humble, and I didn't believe it, but now it seems you are indeed too humble. Young people should be a bit bolder; being too humble isn't good."

Su Qing was a little helpless… She wasn't being humble. It was just that in front of these seniors, she truly wasn't considered powerful. She was aware of her own strength and talent. Moreover, she really was lucky. If not for luck, she probably wouldn't have reached her current realm.

"This junior understands," Su Qing nodded, not saying much else.

The Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure smiled and nodded, then said, "Mm, good… Oh, right, do you know your Master has also come today?"

Su Qing nodded slightly and said, "This junior naturally knows… Sister Chang'e told me yesterday."

The Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure glanced at Chang'e, then said, "So that's it… I was planning to give you a surprise! I didn't expect you to already know. But never mind, since you know, you know. Let's talk about your cultivation…"

Su Qing continued to chat with the Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure for a few more moments… until the Lunar Deity interrupted, cutting off the Heavenly Venerate of Numinous Treasure's rambling.

The Lunar Deity said, "Alright, alright, don't keep chatting with her endlessly… Su Qing, it must have been a long time since you last saw your Master, right?"

"Replying to Star Lord, it has indeed been a long time."

"Mm, in that case, go meet your Master and catch up! Your Master is in the pavilion behind that osmanthus tree. Go on. It's a rare opportunity, don't miss it."

Su Qing was slightly taken aback, then said, "Thank you, Star Lord. This junior will take her leave then." Su Qing didn't waste words; since the Lunar Deity had already said so, she certainly wouldn't refuse.

The Lunar Deity nodded… Seeing the Lunar Deity nod, Su Qing also bid farewell to the other seniors. Only then did she head towards the pavilion behind the osmanthus tree.

Before long, Su Qing arrived near the pavilion. From a distance, Su Qing saw a Daoist sitting inside, drinking tea. And that Daoist was none other than Su Qing's Master… Patriarch Bodhi!

Seeing her Master drinking tea there, Su Qing couldn't help but smile, then walked into the pavilion.

"Master, I hope I haven't kept you waiting! Your disciple, Su Qing, greets Master." Su Qing said with a beaming smile.

Patriarch Bodhi heard this, turned to look at Su Qing, then pointed to the empty seat opposite him and said, "Sit. I wasn't waiting for you; I just happened to be drinking tea here."

Her Master was still not being honest… With her Master's abilities, if he wanted to leave, he would have had many opportunities. After all, the Lunar Deity wasn't watching him like a prisoner. And even if she were watching him like a prisoner… Patriarch Bodhi could still leave if he wanted to. Putting everything else aside… In terms of fighting prowess alone, Patriarch Bodhi was definitely one of the top few among the venerable seniors. So, if Patriarch Bodhi truly didn't want to see Su Qing at all, he could have found a way to leave. This was why Su Qing said her Master was not being honest…

However, Su Qing had long grown accustomed to her Master's lack of honesty. So she just smiled and said, "Then this disciple is truly lucky to have coincidentally run into Master drinking tea here."

Su Qing's words made Patriarch Bodhi's eyelid twitch. He then said, "You rascal… Never mind. Tell me about your recent situation."

Su Qing looked at her Master's helpless expression and couldn't help but smile, then began telling him about her recent affairs.

The reunion of Master and disciple didn't involve any touching scenes. After all, none of them were the type to cry easily… so there was no need for awkwardness.

"I didn't expect you to have even learned the Body Outside Body Technique now," Patriarch Bodhi said, somewhat surprised that Su Qing had learned the Body Outside Body Technique.

Su Qing smiled and said, "Yes, I was a bit too busy, so I found a bit of myself to help out."

"Mm, the Body Outside Body Technique is a very useful spell… If you use it well, it can indeed help you achieve many things," Patriarch Bodhi nodded and said, "Your talent in this area is truly remarkable…"

"Thank you for the compliment, Master~" Su Qing smiled and nodded, then asked Patriarch Bodhi about some of his affairs.

Patriarch Bodhi mostly answered Su Qing's questions… but if he didn't want to talk about something, he would still choose not to say much. However, there was nothing strange about this; everyone had secrets… and Su Qing's Master had even more secrets.

"Oh, right, what's the status of the seed I gave you now?" Patriarch Bodhi suddenly remembered something and asked.

Su Qing thought for a moment and truthfully explained the situation to Patriarch Bodhi.

After listening, Bodhi nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's not bad… Since it's reached this point, then you can take this too. I originally planned to have someone deliver it to you, but since I've seen you again today, I'll hand it to you personally."

Su Qing was startled, then smiled inwardly and asked, "What is it?"

Patriarch Bodhi took out a section of a branch and said, "You just need to place this on the Bodhi Tree in your Sea of Consciousness."

Su Qing took the branch and examined it carefully. But she couldn't see anything special about it… It was no different from ordinary wood. Su Qing scratched her head and asked, "Master, what's this for?"

"What it's for, you'll naturally know once you do as I say," Patriarch Bodhi didn't intend to explain, merely saying, "These things are complicated to explain… but after witnessing it yourself, you'll understand."

Su Qing's mouth twitched slightly. Alright, her riddler Master was still the same.

But Su Qing still nodded. After all, her Master wouldn't harm her… Moreover, doing this must have some special significance. Otherwise, her Master wouldn't have specifically brought this to her.

"Okay, I understand…" Su Qing said.

Patriarch Bodhi nodded. This disciple of his was still obedient, much more so than that monkey. Patriarch Bodhi felt a bit depressed thinking about the monkey… but was too lazy to complain. He said, "Alright, hurry back to the banquet hall! You don't need to stay here with this old man."

Su Qing shook her head and said, "No, Master, let's go together."

Patriarch Bodhi chuckled, shook his head, and was about to refuse… But just then, Taishang Laojun walked over, interrupting him, and said, "Oh, you two are still chatting here!"