In the Supreme Palace of Tuo Mountain, Fu Manman sat upright, eyes unflinching.

A ray of light fell outside the palace, and Celestial Venerable Hongxuan briskly walked in, his face full of enthusiastic smiles, with white hair and red lips, looking like an immortal detached from the mortal world.

"Fu Zhi Dao, it’s a pleasure to meet you." Celestial Venerable Hongxuan waved his whisk and bowed in greeting.

Fu Manman stood up and returned the salute, "I have never been to the Taiping Continent before, and came to visit as soon as possible, I hope the Celestial Venerable doesn’t mind."

"Why such words? The Patrol Dao matters are more important." Celestial Venerable Hongxuan was quite courteous. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Although Tuo Mountain and Wangxian Pavilion are both part of the Daoist Twelve Floors and Five Cities, the status of Tuo Mountain is far inferior to that of Wangxian Pavilion. Wangxian Pavilion is located in Changsheng Continent, and has the Primordial Transformation Celestial Venerable, a Fifth-Tier Tribulation Immortal, stationed there. Underneath him, Celestial Venerable Zhu and Celestial Venerable Youxuan were both Fourth-Tier Tribulation Immortals who were once disciples of White Jade Capital.

It’s like a capital official posted outside and a local official in a remote area, their rank may be the same, but their influence is not on the same level.

Moreover, Fu Manman, this Human World Executor Dao, is currently only forty-two or three years old. When she became Human World Executor Dao, she was merely twenty. Celestial Venerable Hongxuan heard that she helped Daiyu Immortal Mountain reappear in the mortal world, clearly a promising young star.

Naturally, she deserves courteous treatment.

Under normal circumstances, Celestial Venerable Hongxuan would certainly have had a good conversation with her to strengthen their relationship. But now, he just wanted to send her off quickly to deal with the issue about the materials in He Yue Village peacefully.

"This sudden visit of Fu Zhi Dao, could it be that you’ve finished the Patrol Dao work in Taiping Continent and are going to another continent?"

Fu Manman nodded and said, "I have gained a lot in Taiping Continent, and if it weren’t for the tight schedule, wanting to complete the worldwide Patrol Dao before the Human Dao Assembly, I would definitely stay a while longer to fully experience the transformations here."

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan inwardly thought, what’s worth experiencing in Taiping Continent? A place with limited prospects; even he wants to finish his millennium tenure quickly and transfer to another continent. This Executor Dao is indeed good at diplomatic talk.

He looked regretful, "I see. I was still thinking of inviting Fu Zhi Dao to discuss Dao with the disciples of Tuo Mountain, but worldwide Patrol Dao is more urgent. We can only hope to meet again one day."

Fu Manman pointed out a strand of Dao insight and handed it to Celestial Venerable Hongxuan, "These are some insights I’ve gained while patrolling Taiping Continent and some opinions on certain troubling matters. I hope they can be of help to the Celestial Venerable."

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan accepted it, "Fu Zhi Dao has worked hard."

Just as Fu Manman was about to bid farewell and leave, she suddenly paused and turned her head to look outside the Supreme Palace.

On the stairs illuminated by the sunlight, two people slowly approached. Seeing their faces, her eyes lit up, but she quickly returned to her usual demeanor.

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan also saw, and an uneasy feeling rose within him. He said hurriedly to Fu Manman:

"Fu Zhi Dao, I have some trivial matters here and can’t entertain you properly, please forgive me."

He had thought Fu Manman would leave directly, but unexpectedly, she smiled slightly, "It’s fine. Is that the Gu Feng Immortal from He Yue Village?" she asked.

"Indeed it is."

Fu Manman smiled, "I have long admired Gu Feng Immortal’s fame, meeting like this, I really wish to make her acquaintance, please don’t see me as a nuisance."

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan paused, then laughed, "No problem, no problem."

Gu Lan and Song Weiyu walked in.

Both looked at Fu Manman, and Fu Manman also looked at them. The gazes of the three were different, yet they harmoniously concealed further emotions.

Gu Lan returned to her serene demeanor, like an orchid in an empty valley, the previous dreariness and grievance gone.

"Celestial Venerable, I have made my judgment."

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan glanced at Fu Manman, who smiled slightly. Somehow a feeling of unrest arose within him. He intended to avoid discussing the matter in front of Fu Manman, so he said cheerfully,

"Gu Feng Immortal, you look weary after your journey, please take a good rest, no need to labor any further. Some other time, when you are fully recharged, it won’t be too late to make a judgment."

"This matter is major and cannot be delayed?" Gu Lan shook her head.

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan’s tone was slightly heavy, "White Jade Capital wasn’t built in a day." Then he changed the subject, smiling as he introduced, "This is Fu Manman, the Human World Executor Dao from Wangxian Pavilion. Fu Zhi Dao has long heard of Gu Feng Immortal’s name. In my opinion, the two of you might as well find a quiet place in Tuo Mountain to have a good conversation?"

"The safety of Taiping Continent is more important. So is the matter, it concerns the reputation of over a hundred forces, there can be no mistakes." Gu Lan did not pursue the topic.

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan was puzzled, why has Gu Lan’s attitude become so firm all of a sudden? Wasn’t she about to yield just now, thinking that with the Human World Executor Dao from Wangxian Pavilion here, she could handle this matter?

His face turned slightly somber. He didn’t want to discuss this matter in front of Fu Manman, not because he feared her involvement, but because he wanted to leave a good impression. He understood well that even if Fu Manman is the Human World Executor Dao of Wangxian Pavilion, she had no qualification to intervene in this matter. Overstepping would instead leave a blemish on her.

Judging by Gu Lan’s eyes, he knew she was determined to force a confrontation.

He reminded again, "Gu Feng Immortal, this concerns not just Taiping Continent, but also He Yue Village. Everyone knows the fine reputation of He Yue Village’s products, do not ruin this reputation."

Gu Lan paused slightly, glancing at Fu Manman subtly.