CHAPTER: Xiao Bai Huayin
Once more, Mo Yao asked to be taught about cultivation. But she was stunned for a moment thanks to being refused right away by Hua Yin. She didn't expect this kind of result at all. She had already imagined a powerful image of herself cultivating and making the people who bullied her pay the price, but she didn't predict that she wouldn’t get to practice at all.
After thinking about how she was insulted by others but couldn’t dare to refute, beaten up but unable to fight back, and how she was once helpless and in despair... She bit her lip. A hint of firmness flashed in her beautiful eyes.
【Mo Yao】: Huh? I’m not from the mortal world. There used to be immortals and cultivators in my world, but since the fall of the cultivation system, cultivators or immortals are quite rare now.
【Taoist Master Hua Yin】: What? There used to be immortals in your world?!
Hua Yin was really shocked. Even in a realm such as Canglan, filled with abundant aura and rich resources, only a few could soar to the immortal level. That barren world of Mo Yao’s, where even the Beautifying pill was unheard of, also had immortals? How could he not be shocked?
【Mo Yao】: Well, there was Zhang Guolao [1], He Xiangu [2], Lan Caihe [3], and also the fox spirit Su Daji [4], and the snake spirit Bai Suzhen [5]...
What she said sounded very plausible, and Hua Yin was almost convinced by it. The names that she had mentioned made it clear that her world must’ve had a glorious period of spiritual cultivation. Otherwise, it would be impossible to have so many immortals! Could it really be that the cultivation practices of her world had a downfall? Hua Yin was deep in thought when he suddenly received a private message from the Grim Reaper——
"Hehe, she’s treating myths and legends as history and making a fool out of you, Xiao Bai! Take a look at your own experience. JPG*."
[TL NOTE: Xiao Bai is slang for novice, idiot]
Hua Yin: ...
Nevertheless, Hua Yin believed Wen Qing's words because she had no reason to lie to him. Her suggestions were for his own good. He would end up bearing the consequences if he found out that she was from an ordinary world after teaching her about cultivation.
And thinking about Mo Yao's text before and after, the change was too unnatural. It was clearly a lie. If it were someone else in this situation, the change might’ve been noticed long ago. But it was Hua Yin, the most simple-minded of the seven, so Mo Yao would naturally target him.
After figuring it out, Hua Yin couldn't help but be angry at Mo Yao for lying to him.
【Taoist Master Hua Yin】: @Mo Yao you’re obviously an ordinary mortal, but you lied to me saying you belong to a world with cultivation. You had almost tricked me into bearing the consequences! Too despicable! Don't talk to me anymore from now on!
Hua Yin wanted to scold her more but felt that it would only degrade his status to fuss about this kind of person. He decided to put on airs and ignore her. Moreover, Hua Yin felt quite embarrassed being tricked by a mortal. He then went offline to cultivate. He didn't want to join the group for the time being.
Mo Yao, who was exposed by Hua Yin, suddenly panicked. Although she didn't know how Hua Yin knew that she had lied. But she couldn’t accept his accusation. Otherwise, how would she still mingle with the group in the future?
【Mo Yao】: Great God Hua Yin, let me explain. I didn’t know that those myths don’t count. Since I’ve contacted you great gods, I thought those legends were true. I didn’t intend to lie to you!
【Mo Yao】: Sorry, it was my mistake. But, I really didn't mean it.
【Mo Yao】: Are you still there, Great God Hua Yin?
……
Mo Yao made many excuses, but no one replied. They had all left to cultivate. Wen Qing saw the messages, but she didn't respond. She had more important matters to deal with.
Wen Qing walked into a dim alley. The rain had just stopped, and the roads were full of puddles. The garbage was soaked in sewage, giving off an unpleasant smell, and flies buzzed around. Wen Qing calmly walked through the rubbish pile to the innermost spot.
A blood-stained man was lying on the ground. It was unclear whether he was dead or alive. This place was relatively remote, and the stench of rubbish concealed the scent of the man’s blood, making it impossible to notice the motionless body. Wen Qing frowned in disgust. She didn't know how Mo Yao came to such a remote and messy place by accident. Fortunately, she found the man here and saved him in passing. Moreover, this man even had an extraordinary identity! He could be called a humanoid plug-in!
TL CORNER
*JPGs sent by Wen Qing with additional information:
Zhang Gao Lao:
Zhang Gao Lao (張果老) was one of the most prominent figures among the immortals. More information about him. Here: https://www.olegcherne.ru/people/86-zhang-guo-lao-en/
He Xiangu:
He Xiangu, the birth name He Qiong, is a Chinese mythological figure and one of the Eight Immortals in the Taoist pantheon. While she is often seen as the only female among the Eight Immortals. He Xiangu's lotus flower improves one's health, mental and physical health. She is depicted holding a lotus flower, and sometimes with the musical instrument known as sheng, or a Fenghuang to accompany her. She may also carry a bamboo ladle or fly-whisk. More information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Xiangu
Lan Caihe:
Lan Caihe is a Chinese mythological figure and one of the Eight Immortals in the Taoist pantheon. Lan Caihe is the only one of the Eight Immortals whose gender is ambiguous. Lan's emblem is a basket of flowers, and so this immortal is considered the patron of florists and gardeners. More information HERE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lan_Caihe
Su Daji:
Daji was the favorite consort of King Zhou of Shang, the last king of the Shang dynasty in ancient China. She is portrayed as a malevolent fox spirit in legends as well as novels. Daji's greatest joy was to hear people cry in physical torment. Daji was best known for her invention of a method of torture known as Paolao (炮烙). More information HERE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daji
Bai Suzhen:
Bai Suzhen (Chinese: 白素貞), also known as Bai Niang Zi (Chinese: 白娘子, "White Lady"), was a snake demon who sought to become a goddess in the Chinese Legend of the White Snake. She fell in love with a human man and sought to marry him, but was sealed away in a deep well at the Leifang Pagoda. Her appearance and demeanor vary from monstrous and savage to kind and gentle in various retellings of the story. More information HERE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_White_Snake
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