Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends-Chapter 864 - 788: The Strange Old Taoist

"I have a residence nearby, you should go there to recuperate first, and we’ll talk once you’ve healed."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist." The old Taoist expressed his gratitude.

Bai Jin immediately rode on a cloud, taking the Yu Lou Old Taoist towards the residence.

An auspicious cloud descended in front of a majestic palace, where two squads of Taiyi Demons were guarding the entrance. Seeing Bai Jin’s arrival, they all kneeled on one knee with a swish.

With a lift of Bai Jin’s hand, the two teams of guards silently stood up, standing mightily to the side, heads held high and chests out.

Yu Lou Old Taoist looked around anxiously and said, "Your status must be extraordinary."

"Ah, best not to talk about it!"

The Illusion Peach Demon Venerable immediately ran out of the Divine Palace and called out sweetly with a smile, "Sect Hierarch, you’re back. I have made a nutritious Earth Dragon Beast Soup for you."

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable ran out the gate and immediately noticed the old Taoist standing beside Bai Jin. With a glance, her charming expression receded, and she assumed a proud demeanor, asking, "Sect Hierarch, who is he?"

"This is Daoist Yulou, who just suffered some injuries. Go and bring the Earth Dragon Beast Soup to nourish him."

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable stomped her foot and pursed her lips, unwillingly saying, "Sect Hierarch, this soup was made by me personally for you."

"Hurry up~" Bai Jin frowned slightly.

"Yes." Illusion Peach Demon Venerable glared at the Yu Lou Old Taoist, responded in a low voice and turned to walk back inside.

...

Bai Jin helplessly said, "Please disregard this embarrassing situation, Fellow Daoist."

Yu Lou Old Taoist shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist having such loyal subordinates is truly enviable! How could it be embarrassing?"

A moment later, Bai Jin led Yu Lou Old Taoist to a side hall.

Bai Jin stopped and said, "You should adjust your breath first. Once you have recovered, come see me. There are some matters I would like to discuss with you."

Yu Lou Old Taoist immediately clasped his fists and bowed sincerely, saying, "Fellow Daoist saved my life, and I am immensely grateful. Although my abilities are limited, if there is anything I can assist you with, I will do my utmost."

Bai Jin smiled, nodded, and left.

...

Meanwhile, the Illusion Peach Demon Venerable arrived at the kitchen, approached a boiling cauldron, and muttered harshly, "You’re brave to drink the soup I made for the Sect Hierarch; let’s see if it kills you."

She cautiously turned her head to glance at the closed door, and began throwing ingredients one by one into the pot – Sky Mountain Sheep’s kidney, nest of the spawning mother insect, eye of the Hundred-eyed Demon Snake, bone of the Poison Beast, Black Corner Dragon’s whip... a large heap was thrown in.

The Illusion Peach Demon Venerable stirred the pot with a spoon and maliciously muttered to herself, "If you want to drink, drink heartily. Go ahead, drink to your heart’s content~"

A strange red glow emanated from the pot, releasing a peculiar fragrance.

Moments later, the Illusion Peach Demon Venerable carried a white jade porcelain basin to the side hall and gently called out, "Friend of the Sect Hierarch, your soup has arrived."

A weak voice came from inside, "Please, come in!"

The Illusion Peach Demon Venerable was even more delighted, thinking, ’If you’re already so frail, I’ll make sure the supplements overwhelm you.’

She pushed open the door and walked in, seeing the Yu Lou Old Taoist sitting cross-legged on the large bed, complexion pale, evidently heavily injured.

The Illusion Peach Demon Venerable held up the steaming Earth Dragon Soup with a wide smile, as bright as a peach blossom, and said seductively, "Old geezer, the soup is here."

Yu Lou Old Taoist opened his eyes, a twitch at the corner of his mouth, ’Old geezer? No one in the Primordial World has ever dared to call me that before.’ He curiously asked, "What did you say?"

The Illusion Peach Demon Venerable covered her mouth, giggling, and said, "It’s a blessing for you, wishing you to live as long as Heaven and Earth, eternal and undying."

Yu Lou Old Taoist chuckled and said, "The blessings from the Demon Sect are indeed unique."

He immediately got out of bed, stepped forward to take the basin of soup, sniffed it, and said, "It smells delicious! Thank you for the effort in making the soup; I will shamelessly accept it. Should you have any instructions in the future, please do not hesitate to ask, and I will comply without delay."

With a swish, the Illusion Peach Demon Venerable opened a folded fan, covering the lower half of her face, and batted her peach blossom eyes with a giggle, saying, "Old geezer, you speak as if I need you to repay me, but your cultivation is too weak; there’s nothing you can help with."

Yu Lou Old Taoist chuckled awkwardly, saying nothing.

The Illusion Peach Demon Venerable laughed with a chuckle and urged, "Old geezer, drink the soup quickly! This is the Sect Hierarch’s gift; it won’t taste as good if it gets cold."

"My lady, my mana is weak, and after drinking this soup, I’m afraid I’ll need to meditate to refine its essence.

I prefer solitude when in seclusion."

"Oh ~ am I a bother?"

The Illusion Peach Demon Venerable chuckled softly, turned to leave, her footsteps paused at the door, and she turned back to remind, "Old geezer, you must drink all this soup. It’s a blessing from the Sect Hierarch."

Yu Lou Old Taoist nodded repeatedly and said, "Rest assured, I will not waste a drop."

"That’s the best." the Illusion Peach Demon Venerable daintily blinked and laughed softly a few times, her figure vanished without a trace.

Yu Lou Old Taoist looked down at the white jade porcelain basin, chuckling to himself, "How long has it been since I last had a meal? I’ve long forgotten!" He waved his hand, the door closed with a bang.

...

Three days later, the Illusion Peach Demon Venerable approached the side hall once again, hands behind her back. In her mind, she had calculated various scenarios, like which foot to step in with first, how she would discover the old Taoist dead, her expression of shock and disbelief, and the arduous journey to uncover the truth before reporting the loss of a confidant to the Sect Hierarch, showing immense grief.

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable stepped into the side hall entrance, suddenly coming to a stop, her eyes widened in shock, and she instinctively exclaimed, "Why are you still alive?"

In the courtyard, Yu Lou Old Taoist was slowly practicing Tai Chi Boxing, moving gently and softly, body following his intent.

Yu Lou Old Taoist’s feet together, hands lowered to his side, exhaled a long breath, and said with a smile, "My lady, my injuries aren’t serious, not fatal.

My survival seems to surprise you?"

The Illusion Peach Demon Venerable immediately concealed her shocked expression, frowned, and said unhappily, "Of course I’m surprised. Since you aren’t dead, why haven’t you gone to pay respects to the Sect Hierarch? Are you waiting here for the Sect Hierarch to come visit you?"

The old Taoist hurriedly said, "My lady, forgive me. I’ve been in seclusion for the past few days, just came out to bathe and incense, and was about to go pay respects to the Sect Hierarch."

"The Sect Hierarch summons you, come with me!"

"My lady, please wait a moment, allow the old Taoist to prepare briefly." The old Taoist turned and walked towards the hall.

The Illusion Peach Demon Venerable pursed her lips, a glimmer of eerie light in her eyes, ’No, I absolutely cannot let him stay. The Sect Hierarch’s attitude towards him is different from other demons. If he gains favor, wouldn’t my status be lost?’

In her hand appeared a black long needle, engraved with mysterious patterns, staring too long would make one dizzy.