Chapter 159

"Senior Sister, why is your yard filled with sheep with feathers?" Bai Roushuang rubbed her eyes when she came in through the courtyard gate, almost thinking she was hallucinating.

"Yue'er gave it to me. She said it was a new species from the demon world." Xu Shulou looked up at the sky, "But I don't dare to eat it, so I just kept it for now."

"Just leave it as a decoration, it's pretty nice." Bai Roushuang looked at it curiously for a while, "Should we remind her that if she wants to do business with monks, she doesn't need innovation in this direction?"

Xu Shulou shrugged: "At least the loofah bubble pillow last time was pretty good."

"But the man-eating ants last time were really not that good."

"They're not really cannibals."

"But they are really ugly. Who would want them as pets?"

"Feng Yi." Xu Shulou gave the name of his third junior brother.

Bai Roushuang had no way to refute it. She glanced at him and said, "Wait, what are you holding in your arms, Senior Sister?"

"Little fox," Xu Shulou happily showed the fox in his arms to his junior sister, "Junior sister, you and Fenmo haven't seen each other for a long time, right? Look, she has grown three tails, isn't she cute?"

"Yes," Bai Roushuang said with a fake smile, "You have grown three tails, but you still can't maintain your human form?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a flash of light appeared on Fan Mo's body, and she turned into a human form in Xu Shulou's arms. She stepped on the couch with bare feet and glanced at Bai Roushuang lightly. This look was beautiful, lazy, and extremely charming: "Sister Xu, do you like my human form or my original form?"

Although she changed into human form, she still deliberately kept two fox ears on her head, which trembled when she asked questions. Xu Shulou really had no self-control in this regard. Once he was seduced, he touched her very easily: "I like both."

Bai Roushuang sneered: "How cute, let's keep her together with those sheep outside."

Fanmo burst out laughing and walked over to give her a hug: "Okay, I won't be mad at you anymore. We haven't seen each other for a long time."

Bai Roushuang patted her on the back: "Why are you here?"

"I missed you guys, so I came to see you," Fanmo combed her hair, "I recently found a job called 'actor' in the human world, have you heard of it?"

"I've heard of what an actor is," Bai Roushuang laughed, "but Senior Sister probably hasn't heard of it. She was in seclusion cultivating her spirit before, and she hasn't returned to the human world for hundreds of years. Every time she came out of seclusion, she was in a hurry."

"It's not like I don't know everything," Xu Shulou shrugged. "The last time I came out of seclusion, I went to the human world and brought back a generator."

"But you probably don't pay much attention to entertainment news," Fanmo blinked, "The little fox in front of you is a big star in the world."

"That's amazing." Xu Shulou rubbed Fenmo's cloud-like hair.

"What a vixen," Bai Roushuang couldn't help but mutter, "Even you, Senior Sister, can't resist the temptation, let alone mortals?"

Fan Mo frowned her pretty eyebrows and said, "It means that we have to maintain our human form in the human world. Now that the human world has entered the Dharma Ending Age, no one believes in immortals or gods anymore."

"The spiritual energy in the world is indeed becoming increasingly scarce, and few people have the aptitude to cultivate," Bai Roushuang sighed, and then started joking, "Even if Fanmo really changes back to her original form in front of the media, people will probably just think she performed a trick. Oh, yes, it's called magic now."

Fanmo looked at Xu Shulou and suddenly suggested, "Sister Xu, let me take you to the human world. The human world is completely different now."

"Okay." Xu Shulou agreed happily.

Obviously, they could no longer rely on flying to travel in crowded places. After flying to the nearby shore, Xu Shulou got into Fanmo's car with great excitement. In fact, she didn't know much about the world today. She had been in seclusion for too long when cultivating her spirit. The last time she came out of seclusion for a short time to carry a generator, she could not resist the requests of several of her fellow apprentices.

The car was driving on the smooth road. It was already night. Xu Shulou looked out the window at the hustle and bustle of traffic outside. The prosperous commercial street was brightly lit, but there were too many traces of artificiality, which made the moon and stars dim.

Fanmo suddenly sighed in a very old-fashioned way: "Times have changed so much, many old friends would rather live in the mountains and don't like to watch this."

The car stopped by the roadside. Xu Shulou got out to take a closer look. People were hurrying to and fro under the large billboards. Some were wearing short sleeves and short skirts, an outfit that would have made them be called vixens many years ago. A young girl was running hurriedly past with her schoolbag in her arms, shouting that the teacher would check the homework tomorrow. An urban white-collar worker was walking hurriedly with a delicate handbag and a cell phone in his hand, arranging work for the person on the other end of the phone.

Xu Shulou leaned against the car and smiled: "But for mortals, this is indeed a better era, right?"

"Except for the fast pace," Fanmo nodded, "Indeed, it is."

She led Xu Shulou and Bai Roushuang to another street, in front of a huge LCD advertising screen: "Actually, I want you to see this."

Bai Roushuang looked at the news on the billboard with a blank face: "'Fanmo and Ningxue compete for Best Actress, former friends who debuted together seem to have turned against each other'... Isn't Ningxue the white fox who was with you back then? You brought me and my sister to rescue you just to see the news of your falling out? By the way, why did you turn against each other?"

Fanmo rolled her eyes and said, "This is all fake news. We have a good relationship, and I didn't ask you to watch this. Wait."

Bai Roushuang ate a few pieces of melon with gusto, and then waited for an advertisement to be played in rotation - the fantasy blockbuster "The Immortal Journey", the crew was auditioning actors.

Then the names of several protagonists and hand-drawn silhouettes appeared in turn, with the words "Vacant Seat Waiting" written in large letters behind them.

"Lu Beichen, Bai Roushuang, Ling Yuechan... wait, what is this?"

"This is a TV series adapted from a novel. They are currently auditioning for actors, but I heard that the lead actor has already been chosen. This is just a gimmick," Fanmo shook her head. "That's not the point. The point is that after I accidentally saw these names, I immediately went to read the original novel..."

Bai Roushuang had a vague premonition in her heart: "How about the novel?"

"...Not so good. Ningxue and I are also in it, but after being sold, our names were changed to Bingji and Yugu. I don't know how the author knew these names," Fanmo looked at Xu Shulou, "Although it's just a TV series that is unlikely to be popular, and although people nowadays no longer believe in cultivating immortals, but...but I think that your life, Sister Xu, should not be portrayed like this no matter what. No one should."

"Thank you." Xu Shulou patted Fenmo's shoulder. Although she didn't really care how she was described, she was always grateful for the kindness.

Bai Roushuang was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "You drove us here to watch this? Can't you just pick up an internet-connected phone and watch this news?"

“…Isn’t this more ceremonial?”

“…”

"Okay, let's go shopping," Fanmo smiled and put on a pair of huge sunglasses, "I'll take you to buy some clothes that are in line with the local customs."

Xu Shulou was very interested in modern clothing and nodded happily when he heard this.

This bustling city is almost a city that never sleeps. The doors of the mall are still open at night. An hour later, that is, two hours later, when Xu Shulou left the mall, she had become a modern beauty, carrying large and small packages in her left hand, and carefully protecting a chocolate lava cake box with her right hand. Obviously, in this era, you can't put things into the Qiankun Ring in front of the mall's surveillance - first, it will scare people, and second, there is a possibility of being taken to the police station.

Fenmo stroked Xu Shulou's long hair with a smile. She had just had a simple maintenance at the barber shop in the mall. Now her long black hair was loosely draped behind her head, thick and beautiful. Paired with her dress, it was blown by the night wind and attracted the attention of many passers-by.

Seeing that it was getting late, Fanmo simply took the two back home, a large flat in the city center. Xu Shulou curiously followed her to learn how to use the various technological products in the house, and quickly mastered them. When trying out the bathtub, he praised: "You can do these things without relying on spiritual power. The wisdom of mortals is amazing."

Fanmo smiled and nodded.

Xu Shulou was not sleepy, so he simply stood on the balcony holding a cake, looking at the scenery and the twinkling stars in the distance. Although times have changed so much, the lights of thousands of houses remain unchanged. Behind each light there is a family or a person living alone. It may be cozy or not, but the lights always seem to make people feel warm.

Fenmo watched Xu Shulou finish a whole chocolate cake. Just as she was about to ask if he wanted to order some takeout for her, there was a loud bang on the door.

"Who?"

BLACKPINK said helplessly: "It must be my manager. She is the only one who refuses to ring the doorbell like a normal person and likes the ritual of chiseling the door."

She walked over and opened the door, and a middle-aged woman immediately rushed in: "My little ancestor, do you know that you are on the news? Who did you bring back with you?"

BLACKPINK disagreed: "They wanted to take pictures when I brought a man back, and they also wanted to take pictures when I brought a woman back. Are they crazy?"

"Those two people are..."

Xu Shulou and Bai Roushuang on the balcony turned around at the same time. The lethality of this beauty shocked the agent so much that he was speechless for a moment and even forgot what he was going to say: "Wow..."

"Hello." The two greeted politely.

"Hello," the agent shook Blackpink's hand, tears streaming down his face with emotion, "After five years of cooperation, you finally did something good and were willing to introduce such a good seedling to me!"

"What are you thinking about?" Fan Mo ruthlessly broke her fantasy, "He's just my friend, come and stay for a day."

"..." The agent was unwilling to accept the answer, "You two really have no intention of entering the entertainment industry?"

"Sorry, not at the moment."

"Excuse me, what kind of work are you two doing now?"

"Become the leader." This is Bai Roushuang. Now she has become the leader of Wuchen Island.

"Maintain the Three Realms." This is Xu Shulou.

The agent couldn't help but turn around and look at BLACKPINK, his eyes full of confusion. How could these two beauties be so childish the moment they opened their mouths?

She laughed dryly twice: "It seems that... you two have a martial arts dream, haha. This is my business card. If you are interested in joining the entertainment industry in the future, you can contact me at any time."

Xu Shulou and Bai Roushuang both took it with both hands. This small action made the agent look at them in surprise. Although these two people had a bit of middle school syndrome, they were surprisingly polite.

The next day, Blackpink's plan to accompany them shopping was interrupted by her agent, who came to her door again and dragged her to an event that could not be postponed.

Bai Roushuang waved her hand innocently: "Don't worry, I will accompany you well."

“…”

Half an hour later, the two stood on the street, Xu Shulou held a cup of milk tea in his hand: "Are you familiar with this city?"

"Not very familiar, but I know someone familiar," Bai Roushuang took out her cell phone, "There is a senior brother who often sees a psychologist here."

"Which brother?"

"Li Qi."

"It's him," this man is also an old acquaintance of Xu Shulou, "What happened to him?"

"I've lived too long and I'm tired of the world." Bai Roushuang sighed softly.

“…”

Half an hour later, Li Qi, who was temporarily settled in this city, rushed over: "Senior Sister Xu! Junior Sister Bai!"

Xu Shulou gave him a hug: "Are you okay?"

Li Qi smiled and said, "You heard what Junior Sister Bai said, right? It's not serious. By the way, when did you come out of seclusion?"

"Not long after that, you are no longer in charge of the Punishment Hall?"

"Leave it to me," Li Qi looked at Bai Roushuang again, "Junior sister, the last time I saw you, you still had short hair."

"I was fooled by Tony at the barber shop," Bai Roushuang touched her long hair with care, "Short hair doesn't suit me."

"I understand. I was tricked into getting highlights before," Li Qi raised his eyebrows. "By the way, Senior Sister, you don't have your ID yet, right? I'll take you to get one?"

"What should we do?" Xu Shulou asked curiously.

"The country actually knows about the existence of us cultivators. There is a small department that is responsible for handling our affairs. It is not difficult to get a certificate," Li Qi explained, "It is more convenient to go and get one. You can't just spend cash."

"Okay." Xu Shulou actually didn't have any cash. She only had spirit stones and gold, silver, and jewelry that she didn't even know how much of.

So Li Qi rushed around with them and got their ID cards, bank cards and mobile phone cards.

Xu Shulou smiled at the fake date of birth on the ID card, which showed she was in her twenties. She had lived for who knows how many twenties.

Li Qi transferred a lot of money to Xu Shulou's account. Xu Shulou wanted to give him spirit stones as collateral, but he shook his head and said, "I have been doing business here for many years and have a small fortune. You don't have to be polite, Senior Sister."

Nowadays, every monk has different choices. Some choose modern life, while others still practice hard in the mountains.

Before leaving, Li Qi sighed, "I always thought I had a strong ability to endure. In the past, my senior sister would carry a bloody person into the gate of the Punishment Hall at any time, but I didn't suffer any consequences. I didn't expect that I would become a little world-weary now."

"Let's meet up for a fight sometime."

Li Qi shuddered, and couldn't help but recall the fear he felt when he was dominated by his senior sister.

"Take care." Xu Shulou patted his shoulder.

After separating from Li Qi, the two continued to wander aimlessly on the streets.

When passing by an LCD screen, Xu Shulou suddenly patted Bai Roushuang: "Look, does that look like..."

Bai Roushuang looked at the screen and her eyes widened instantly: "Sheng Wuyou?!"

"Um."

"Could it be her reincarnation?"

The two wanted to take a closer look, but the image on the billboard only flashed by. Bai Roushuang quickly took out her cell phone and searched for Sheng Wuyou's name, and she actually found a lot of information.

What debut through talent show, what little idol in a non-popular group, what guest appearance in "The Immortal Journey", fans madly abused the agency for incompetence and demanded that the agency replace him with a good role in a big production...

Xu Shulou looked confused: "What do you mean?"

Bai Roushuang thought for a moment and said, "Should we... tell Second Senior Brother?"

"It's up to him to decide what to do after he's told, but we can't hide it," Xu Shulou nodded. "However, let's go and confirm it first. After all, the screen is a little distorted. Let's go and see it with our own eyes first, so as not to give Song Ping unnecessary hope."

"Okay!" Bai Roushuang immediately picked up her phone and searched again, "Studio account...this month's schedule...hmm, I found it. I'm going to the crew of "The Immortal Journey" for a costume try-on the day after tomorrow!"

"The itinerary is published online? Everyone can see it?" Xu Shulou frowned, "It's not very safe, right?"

Xu Shulou couldn't help but think back to the past, when she hadn't yet become an immortal. If her schedule had been made public, she wondered how many enemies would be waiting to block her every day.

"We live in a society ruled by law now, and decent people don't have that many enemies," Bai Roushuang seemed to guess what she was thinking, "Should we go and take a look at this crew?"

"good."

The two of them left as soon as they said they would. Fanmo helped to say hello to the acquaintances in the crew, saying that they had two friends outside the circle who were curious and wanted to visit the crew. So that day, Xu Shulou and the other person were smoothly led in by the staff.

The crew had not officially started operating yet and the supervision was not strict, so the two of them walked around inside casually and soon found their destination.

They saw Sheng Wuyou outside the dressing room, discussing something quietly with the staff. From her brows, they vaguely recognized the scholarly demeanor of the past, whose every frown and smile was so refreshing.

"Sheng Wuyou, it's really Sheng Wuyou!" At this distance, with a cultivator's eyes, there is no possibility of misrecognition, Bai Roushuang was excited.

Xu Shulou pulled her away and said, "I'll go contact Song Ping. By the way, does he have a cell phone?"

"Yes." Bai Roushuang dialed a number and handed the phone to Xu Shulou.

The call was quickly connected. Song Ping recognized Xu Shulou's voice and was very surprised: "Senior Sister, are you out of retreat?"

"Well, I have something I want to talk to you about."

"What's up?"

Xu Shulou suddenly put his phone away and said to Bai Roushuang seriously, "Is the sound transmission effect of the phone too good? Why do I feel like Song Ping's voice is also ringing in reality?"

"ah?"

"Hello, Senior Sister?" Not hearing her voice, Song Ping called again, "Are you on Wuchen Island? The signal here may not be very good. Wait a moment while I go out to answer the phone."

Even Bai Roushuang heard the sound this time. They both turned their heads and looked towards the end of the corridor. When the curtain was lifted, Song Ping, dressed in modern clothes, walked out.

The two groups stared at each other across a corridor.

Song Ping was a little surprised: "Senior sister, why are you here?"

"...Have you found Sheng Wuyou?"

"Yes! I found her!" Song Ping nodded. He has become more and more calm in recent years, and his expression is as calm as an ancient pond. When he mentioned Sheng Wuyou, the joy on his face could not be ignored.

Bai Roushuang laughed, not caring that he didn't tell her earlier: "Then what? Did you pursue her? Did she agree to be with you?"

“…No, it might be a little difficult.”

"Why?" Bai Roushuang asked curiously.

"I was so surprised when I first met her that I got carried away," Song Ping's eyes wandered, "I might have acted a little...greasy."

Xu Shulou and Bai Roushuang both fell silent.