Chapter 1252 You say I don't understand?

Qi Yun sighed, "I'd like to too, but I've found there aren't any female foxes here. There are wild fox cubs, but they're too ugly for me."

"Besides, I like fox spirits now. What's the use of a stupid fox that can't even speak? It's not like I have to find a fox." He patted the cat's head. "I did meet a female cat spirit, but she was too cautious and ran away so fast that I couldn't say a word to her."

So, the reason he insisted on staying was to find other female demons.

"Then go up the mountain with your two senior brothers. They're braver over there."

Qi Yun carried the cat out, saying, "I'm going to return the cat."

*

That evening, the Moon-Accompanying Immortal returned, carrying two licorice roots as thick as rolling pins.

"I bought this from an old shepherd. It's in very good condition and at least twenty years old. It will be even more effective when used in medicine."

Seeing how much her master liked it, Song Chunxue said, "I still have some wild astragalus root that's over ten years old. Do you want it? There are two in total, one for your master."

"Yes, of course I want it. It would be even better if we had some Polygonatum."

“I have one too, only one jar, let’s split it half.” Song Chunxue laughed. “Master certainly doesn’t lack this stuff, right? I bet you have wild ginseng and lingzhi mushrooms that are hundreds of years old, why do you like such cheap medicinal herbs?”

“I also like centuries-old roof tiles. What’s so special about this? Things are valued for their rarity.” The Moon-Accompanying Immortal asked her, “Disciple, do you still have any of that sweet fermented rice water? I’d like to drink some.”

"Yes, I'll get you a bowl."

"Wait a minute, I have something to tell you. Tomorrow, Xie Zheng and I will accompany you back to your hometown so that I can see the place where you suffered. We'll stay for one night and then head back."

Song Chunxue hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll go and buy some things tomorrow morning. Once I get there, I won't want to go out."

"But Master, why did you go with Xie Zheng?" she couldn't help but wonder. "Did he send you?"

“No, it’s not that,” the Moon-Accompanying Immortal said earnestly, “Child, I know your feelings for him remain unchanged, but I can’t bear to send him away like this.”

Song Chunxue's eyes immediately welled up with tears. She turned around and asked him, "What did you call me?"

“Children,” the Moon-Accompanying Immortal smiled kindly, “before me, you are all children. So what if you become grandparents? The lifespan of mortals is but a drop in the ocean. There are too many living beings in this world who live longer than you. What are you if not children?”

Song Chunxue suddenly felt like lying on his lap and crying.

“Don’t always remind yourself of who you are. You’re always like that in the mortal world, and I’ve been influenced by it.” He patted his knee. “I still prefer to stay in the mountains, reminiscing with those mountain spirits. I always feel young.”

She quietly wiped away her tears. "Did Master suggest I stay in the countryside?"

"Yes, that's natural. Everyone has their own path to walk. I know what your plan is. Very good, I'm very pleased. This world needs more people with pure hearts. A pure heart with the ability to protect oneself is not foolish; it's the most precious treasure."

He watched as the sun had not yet set, and the crescent moon rose high in the east, the marks of time so evident.

"Although things have been turbulent lately and people are having a hard time, I've been meeting some really kind people whenever I go out. A child who only has one steamed bun will share half with me, even though he's reluctant to part with it. An old woman whose house is practically bare will give me water to drink and will even take out the only half-jar of brown sugar she has in the cupboard and scoop out two spoonfuls for me..."

As she spoke, two lines of tears streamed down the smiling face of the Moon-Accompanying Immortal.

He sniffed, raised his hand to touch it, and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear, it's been so many years since I've felt this way. The human world is wonderful, and I enjoy coming here, but I feel that my virtue is not yet sufficient, so I plan to go back to seclusion."

Song Chunxue handed him a handkerchief. "This handkerchief is new; Master needs it too. Haven't you not gone into seclusion for decades? Why did you suddenly decide to go into seclusion?"

“Having absorbed the dust and grime of the mortal world, I can still gain enlightenment anew.” The Moon-Accompanying Immortal’s smile deepened. “My disciple, there is no end to learning.”

“Yes, yes, there is no end to learning. Congratulations, Master.” Song Chunxue ran to the kitchen. “I’ll go get some sweet fermented rice water for you, Master.”

What she didn't see was that as soon as she stepped into the kitchen, a figure appeared beside the Moon-Accompanying Immortal, calmly observing her back.

"She's your little apprentice? That's all."

The Moon-Accompanying Immortal glanced at him and said, "What do you know?"

"I don't understand?" He seemed to have heard something absurd. "You're saying I don't understand?"

"I just don't understand. What do you, a deity, know about human suffering, emotions, and desires?" The Moon-Accompanying Immortal said nonchalantly. "Otherwise, those who stay in heaven wouldn't have been entangled in the mortal world after just one trip to the mortal realm. Are those who are high above really just ants?"

"You always talk about equality for all beings, but where is the equality?" he said disdainfully. "It's just talk, but deep down you still look down on the little people and those pitiful people in hell."

"If you insist on saying it this way, it's as if there are already different classes in the Three Realms, which is a fact."

"hypocritical."

"Say it again, why are you cursing at me?"

The Moon-Accompanying Immortal addressed the matter directly, saying, "I didn't insult you, but you're not allowed to speak ill of my disciple. She's here; you can leave now."

"you……"

Song Chunxue brought out the sweet fermented rice water and looked around curiously. "Master, who were you talking to just now?"