Xiaoyao Palace
Hu San Niang felt a vague sense of unease. Logically, a minor Xian Jun shouldn’t even warrant attention, yet every time she recalled Shui Miao’s gaze, her heart quivered with anxiety.
Therefore, she remained restless and uneasy.
Hu Xian Zun was still meditating inside his room. He had gone to the Fifth Heaven, even the Fourth Heaven, to inquire about Shui Miao, but found no trace of him.
There were two possible explanations for this situation: either he was an absolute powerhouse beyond detection, or he was an utterly unknown nobody.
Given Shui Miao’s earlier words, it was clear he wasn’t some obscure nobody.
Hu Xian Zun’s heart was uneasy too.
Luotong, the Saint Forger King, was an extraordinary figure. Offending him meant dying without understanding how.
Time ticked away second by second…
Many guests arrived at Xiaoyao Palace, yet Hu San Niang ignored them all, quite out of character.
Suddenly, a face that startled her appeared right before her eyes, soundlessly and unexpectedly, making Hu San Niang jump in fright!
Inside the room, Hu Xian Zun also felt a jolt and quickly stood up.
“This is impossible!”
“Has his cultivation truly reached the Xian Di level? No, absolutely impossible!”
Hu Xian Zun tried to sense Shui Miao’s presence, but found not the slightest trace of energy.
“You… you came!”
Hu San Niang stammered in fear, for she had never seen a celestial appear so silently and without any perceivable aura.
Shui Miao smirked coldly, his figure flickering as he arrived at the door of Hu Xian Zun’s room. With a flick of his needle, he pierced through the protective formation at the entrance and entered the room, casually sitting down on a senior official’s chair.
“Master Hu, it’s been a while, I hope you’re well?”
Shui Miao sneered mockingly, picking up a fruit from the table and taking a bite.
Hu Xian Zun was stunned!
The formation at the door had been set by a supreme immortal artifact, and to break it instantly—what did that imply? Only someone at the Xian Di level could accomplish that!
“Ahh!”
Hu San Niang darted to the doorway, saw the broken formation, and instinctively covered her mouth in shock.
Hu Xian Zun’s expression turned grim.
For the family’s sake and everyone’s safety, Hu Xian Zun bowed deeply to Shui Miao, “Honored Immortal…”
“Please, don’t!”
Shui Miao quickly raised his hand to stop him. “I’m no Honored Immortal. To you, I’m just an ant you could crush at will.”
“…”
At these words, Hu Xian Zun’s ears flushed with embarrassment.
Knowing his father’s rigid personality might lead to rash actions, Hu San Niang hastily tried to intervene. However, Shui Miao raised his hand, releasing a surge of Xuan Huang energy, forcing Hu San Niang back. “Master Hu, this is between us. I don’t want others involved.”
“Xuan Huang energy, the supreme imperial energy.”
“An Immortal Emperor—he really has ascended to Immortal Emperor!”
“How is this possible? In just three days, he advanced from Xian Jun to Xian Di?”
Hu Xian Zun’s mind raced, convinced Shui Miao had indeed become an Immortal Emperor, shocked beyond belief. His legs trembled, and he collapsed onto the floor.
Shui Miao inwardly chuckled. Thanks to the Tian Mo and Meng Mo cultivation techniques, others couldn’t sense his true power, leaving them guessing and scaring themselves silly.
In reality, during this time, Shui Miao had not only cultivated the Tian Mo technique inside the Time Tower but also mostly absorbed Ao Hong’s imperial energy, now able to use a bit of imperial energy for show.
“Mercy, Immortal Emperor, mercy! We were blind and offended your majesty…”
Seeing his normally tough father collapse in fear, Hu San Niang guessed Shui Miao’s cultivation level and immediately knelt to plead desperately for mercy.
“Silence!”
At Shui Miao’s shout, Hu San Niang fell silent instantly.
Sensing the moment was right, Shui Miao stood up and personally helped Hu Xian Zun to his feet. “Elder, you misunderstood. I’m not here for revenge. I need your help and want to make a deal with you.”
Still shaken, Hu Xian Zun quickly clasped his fists and stammered, “Whatever the Honored Immortal needs, I’ll do my utmost, no matter the cost.”
“…”
Hu San Niang was stunned, not expecting Shui Miao to come merely for a deal.
After seating Hu Xian Zun, Shui Miao also sat down on a nearby senior official’s chair. “Elder, you needn’t treat me like a Honored Immortal. Just consider me an ordinary guest. I’m from the Luosha Realm and don’t know much about the Immortal World, hence our previous misunderstanding. I enjoy playing around and plan to buy a celestial mountain in the Ninth Heaven to establish a sect for fun. But I’m new here and don’t know where to start!”
“This is on me! I guarantee it! I’ll immediately go to the Ministry to arrange the best and grandest celestial mountain for the Honored Immortal. I’ll cover all expenses.” Hu Xian Zun eagerly promised.
“Not too extravagant, though. A top-tier mountain might attract envy. A rank around the top ten should suffice, but the spiritual energy must be strong.” Shui Miao suddenly sighed deeply. “Of course, this is a favor you’re doing for me, and I’ll cover the costs. Otherwise, people might say I’m bullying others, which would be bad.”
“Nonsense! Who dares to speak ill? I’ll fight them to the death!”
Hu Xian Zun stood up anxiously.
Shui Miao quickly helped him sit back down, then gestured to Hu San Niang. The three sat together as he quietly said, “I don’t want my master to know about my affairs in the Ninth Heaven, so everything must be handled discreetly. I won’t let you down—I can forge immortal artifacts, even supreme treasures. As long as you provide the materials, I’ll craft them for you. I’ll use this method to pay for the celestial mountain. That should be acceptable, right?”
“…”
Hu Xian Zun and Hu San Niang exchanged astonished glances, stunned speechless!
They never imagined this situation would bring not disaster, but great fortune!
An Immortal Emperor forger—how many could ever hope to engage one?
Now, an Immortal Emperor-level being was volunteering to forge immortal artifacts and supreme treasures for them—what an opportunity!
Unconsciously, both thought: “An Immortal from Luosha Realm must be a fool!”
Such a golden chance shouldn’t be wasted!
“What? Not acceptable?”
Shui Miao deliberately feigned confusion.
“Acceptable, of course acceptable! We’re honored, truly honored!”
“Honored Immortal, making deals with you will surely bring you complete satisfaction!”
Father and daughter were delighted—they had encountered a fool!
Or who knows, maybe the fool was someone else. Shui Miao intentionally hesitated, pretending to be reluctant. “My forging skills aren’t very refined. I might waste a bit more materials than necessary. You won’t mind, right?”
“Not at all!”
“Absolutely not!!”
Hu Xian Zun and his daughter hastily waved their hands.
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