The pride of Kunyun City, Wu Shaoqian, had been crippled! Not only had he fallen from the clouds to the mud overnight, but his soul had also been dispersing, on the verge of death.
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Chapter 455 Related to Transmigrators
After conquering the tower, Wu Dongxiao thoroughly digested and verified all the insights he had gained from this experience. With a joyful heart, after returning to his own peak, he took the resources he had obtained from the adventure, which he didn't need, and went to the Land of All Beings.
Over the years, he has built a small temple next to the two temples of his two uncles.
That's his grocery store.
He experienced many extraordinary adventures, but had many unused resources. So he learned from his two uncles to sell some to the sect and others to the Land of All Beings.
Although his two uncles didn't mind setting up a small counter for him in the two halls, he considered that his resources were not as valuable as those offered by his two uncles, and he had also received resources from his senior brother, so he discussed with his uncles about becoming a "little neighbor".
Of course, his grocery store was just a simple shop.
As for Wu Dongxiao's own cultivation and rest here, it is still in the second hall of the two halls—his uncles are wealthy and powerful, so they don't need his room.
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Wu Dongxiao quickly filled the container with goods.
Looking at the shelves full of goods, I felt quite accomplished.
Then Wu Dongxiao looked to his right.
The shelves there were empty—they belonged to his senior.
After my senior brother built his palace, he soon gained new insights, so he had to go into seclusion to adapt to his new combat power while cultivating new secret techniques.
To be honest, it had been several years since he had trained with his senior brother.
Either his senior brother was still in seclusion when he returned, or his senior brother came out of seclusion when he was cultivating... or his senior brother came out of seclusion and found out that he had gone on a training expedition, and just as he was thinking about finding out where he had gone, he was shocked to find that he had disappeared...
In short, I just can't seem to run into them.
And my senior's shelves haven't been replenished in a long time.
It looks quite empty.
Wu Dongxiao was at a loss for what to do and couldn't help but sigh.
Sigh, after he returns from the Land of All Beings this time, will my senior brother be able to emerge from seclusion?
They live on neighboring mountain peaks, yet they can only exchange letters when they can't meet—they've become pen pals!
He felt that when Uncle Zhong teased him, the term "pen pal" was really apt.
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Just as Wu Dongxiao finished his work and was preparing to hone his skills at the Starlight Arena, someone walked in from behind.
One of them laughed and said, "I knew I saw a familiar figure when I passed by here. It really is Brother Wu."
When Wu Dongxiao arrived, he had taken a disguise pill, so his appearance was only average and handsome, far less than his original appearance.
But it's definitely not ugly.
Wu Dongxiao recognized the voice and turned around to see two young men and women.
The one who spoke just now was the man.
Wu Dongxiao recognized them and greeted them with a smile: "Brother Song, Miss Song, greetings."
He met these two people more than ten years ago in the Land of All Beings. The brother and sister were both nice people and were among the first customers to come to the small grocery store after it opened. They became regular customers, and over time, Wu Dongxiao became good friends with them.
However, we didn't meet very often, and we didn't see each other very frequently.
After the brother and sister approached, they said to Wu Dongxiao, "It's been a long time. It seems you've made quite a few gains, Brother Wu."
Wu Dongxiao waited for the two to approach, then led them to look at the numerous shelves one by one. From among the level five resources, he took out a soft object that seemed to be woven from some special silk thread, handed it to the young man, and introduced it:
"The silk spun by the fifth-level gilded silkworm is a natural material for refining precious clothing. Once used, it can withstand attacks from the sixth level, even if the user is of a higher level."
"I remember the last time we met, Brother Song mentioned that a girl in his family was about to undergo fusion and get married, and asked me if I had any materials of suitable value for refining defensive treasure armor. I came across this this time, so I quickly posted it here, and I was just about to leave a message for Brother Song."
"I didn't expect Brother Song to arrive so quickly."
The young man immediately cupped his hands and smiled, "I was just about to thank Brother Wu for keeping an eye out for me. My cousin has only recently merged with the Dao and is still adapting to her new realm. It's quite a coincidence, though; her wedding is in about half a month. Brother Wu's gilded silkworm silk arrived just in time; it will be perfect for her after I refine it."
Wu Dongxiao raised an eyebrow: "Indeed a coincidence." After a moment's thought, he took a mid-grade pill that could improve one's profound energy from the fifth-level shelf, handed it to the young man, and said, "This is my wedding gift to your younger sister. Please pass it on to me, Brother Song."
The young man declined, saying, "It's too precious. Just a word of congratulations will suffice."
Wu Dongxiao laughed and said, "We've known each other for many years, there's no need to be so polite. Besides, I refined this pill myself, so it didn't cost me anything."
The young man couldn't refuse, so he accepted it.
The girl beside him remained silent, her skin as white as snow, her beauty exquisite.
She was not only a stunning beauty, but also quite serene and possessed an ethereal charm.
However, Wu Dongxiao mostly spoke to young men, and when his gaze occasionally swept over the girl, it never lingered, nor did he show the slightest emotion.
This scene seemed a bit strange to the young man, but he was mostly relieved.
The young man smiled sincerely and, accompanied by Wu Dongxiao, browsed the shops and bought a number of suitable resources.
The girl remained quiet, only occasionally picking up resources when she needed them and asking about prices.
Before long, both brother and sister were penniless.
Wu Dongxiao couldn't help but laugh and invited the two of them to enter the garden in the second hall to entertain them.
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The young couple were none other than Song Zhoujie and Song Bixiao, a brother and sister.
Among them, Song Zhoujie is a transmigrator who is slow to realize what's happening. In a dream, he was taken into the Starlight Arena and attacked Wu Shaogan along with other cultivators, but was easily killed by Wu Shaogan with an arrow.
In the original book, Song Bixiao was Wu Dongxiao's confidante. Ultimately, they couldn't reach an agreement on whether she would marry into his family or move in with his son-in-law, and their relationship ended. Song Bixiao chose a family-arranged marriage, and Wu Dongxiao provided her with a lot of help after he rose to power.
After learning that he had transmigrated into a book, Song Zhoujie had always wanted to befriend the protagonist, Wu Dongxiao, but he did not want to risk his sister. So even though he had plans, he acted cautiously. After obtaining the qualification to imprint his soul mark on the Gate of All Beings, he went ahead as the elder brother to explore the area and find out about the Land of All Beings before taking his sister, Song Bixiao, inside.
With such a vast land and countless disciples, it wouldn't be easy for Song Zhoujie to find someone.
But the protagonist is always special, and Song Zhoujie knows the protagonist's appearance, pseudonym, etc. recorded in the original book. He can secretly compare them to see if the plot has changed in this respect.
However, the inertia of fate still exists.
Song Zhoujie didn't dare to search openly, but only kept an eye out for him in secret. In fact, he had no connection with the "protagonist" and had never met him before.
Interestingly, Song Bixiao met him.
Song Bixiao herself didn't know who her brother wanted to meet; she just happened to come across a small general store and was a little curious.
However, over the years her brother had repeatedly told her to protect herself and not to venture into danger alone, so she suppressed her curiosity and went to find her brother before going in together to "explore".
Then, the brother and sister met "Wu San".
Song Zhoujie was immediately struck by this pseudonym—the original protagonist also used this code name!
At the same time, he observed the various characteristics of the general store owner and found that the other party's realm was much higher than that of the protagonist in the original book, his combat power was also better, and he was obviously very wealthy... which seemed a bit different.
But if he's the main character, and he's changed so much, why is he still called "Wu San"?
In Song Zhoujie's memory, the protagonist at this time should have felt very guilty towards the three women, so when choosing a pseudonym, he didn't know why he did it this way.
But the cultivator in front of me, who might be the protagonist, always seemed to be in a good mood, and there was no sign of him being "lifeless" at all—this was true in the original book, where his sister even comforted him and deepened their relationship.
But if not, some of the other person's behavior and mannerisms were quite familiar to him when he was reading the book.
Could it be that the meaning of "Wu San" has also changed?
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—Isn't it just a different interpretation?
It is indeed completely different from the original meaning in the book.
The current Wu Dongxiao has not wronged any woman.
The name "Wu San" that he chose is also a pun.
Homophony for "五三".
As for who came up with this pseudonym...
There's absolutely no need to be surprised.
Who else could it be but Zhong Cai?
That is, Zhong Cai, because he always liked to put a lot of pressure on Wu Dongxiao to study, and Wu Dongxiao was indeed very diligent, so he came up with this name by chance.
Wu Dongxiao didn't interact much with people in the Land of All Beings until he reunited with his two uncles, at which point he made a decision—he might interact with people from now on and need to have a name to address them.
Uncle Zhong casually said, "Just call me Wu San, you, and your two old and frail uncles."
Wu Dongxiao at the time: "..."
Then I honestly used this pseudonym.
At that time, Wu Dongxiao didn't know that after his Uncle Zhong went back, he told his uncle "Wu San" and "Wu San" several times, and rolled around in his uncle's arms with great joy.
I really enjoy seeing him make a fool of himself...
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That being said...
Song Zhoujie maintained a suitable attitude and befriended him. After spending a long time with him, he gradually found that they were very similar. He further confirmed this by his sister's comments that she "had a very good impression of him" and "admired him very much."
After all, whether in the original book or now, his sister only quickly developed this feeling towards the protagonist of the original book after meeting unfamiliar cultivators. As for other cultivators... she would only comment on them after a long time and careful consideration.
Song Zhoujie, having confirmed the situation, dared not act rashly, and thus gradually began to befriend the other party.
Meanwhile, because Wu Dongxiao was inexplicably distant from his sister, their interactions felt like those of ordinary new friends, with no hint of romance, let alone any "online romance"—this always relieved Song Zhoujie.
Song Bixiao herself did not have any affection for Wu Dongxiao beyond appreciation.
In Song Bixiao's eyes, "Wu San" was just a very capable friend, but not a very close one.
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After Wu Dongxiao led his brother and sister into the garden, they took their seats.
He then poured tea for the brother and sister.
Wu Dongxiao's mustard seed ring was also filled with all kinds of tea of various grades.
Whenever entertaining guests, Wu Dongxiao would always brew tea.
Song Zhoujie accepted the tea with both hands, took a sip, and praised with a smile, "Good tea!"
It provides ample emotional value.
But deep down, he felt something was amiss.
After becoming friends, they always had to pour tea for Wu Dongxiao whenever he invited them.
He seemed very comfortable and skilled at it.
I just don't know where this habit came from or how it was formed.
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—What else could it be?
It's just "family tradition".
Starting with the generation of Sang Yunchu and Jiang Chongguang.
Sang Yunchu liked to drink tea, so Jiang Chongguang also had to like it. Then their two disciples, who already liked it, liked it even more.
The two uncles often entertained guests this way, and the nephew, seeing this, followed suit and developed the habit.
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Song Zhoujie smiled again: "This tea has a rich aroma, which I have never tasted before. If Brother Wu doesn't mind, could you please introduce it to me?"
Wu Dongxiao, of course, didn't mind and said with a smile, "This was given to me by my Uncle Qiu. He likes this and has planted a tea garden with many kinds of tea. If you like tea, Brother Song, just tell me the name and I'll ask Uncle Qiu if he has any when I get back."
Song Zhoujie's smile froze involuntarily for a moment, but he quickly recovered.
He quickly replied, "There's no need to trouble Master Qiu with that."
Every time Wu Dongxiao heard the name "Master Qiu Dan," he felt quite unfamiliar with it, but fortunately, he was always able to recognize it in time.
Seeing that Song Zhoujie really didn't want the new tea leaves, Wu Dongxiao stopped talking about it.
The group drank tea quietly for a while, and the atmosphere was very peaceful.
But in reality, a huge wave was churning in Song Zhoujie's heart.
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After getting to know the protagonist of the original book, Song Zhoujie also subtly inquired about Wu Dongxiao's past.
Although we were just strangers who met by chance, and even if we became friends, it's not good to pry into each other's backgrounds, but when we chatted occasionally, we inevitably revealed some things.
Song Zhoujie would also share some information about his own continent and the forces he belonged to, and ask Wu Dongxiao about it as well—this was to make Wu Dongxiao feel that he was being sincere, and to let Wu Dongxiao know that he had made some preparations for a future "meeting".
Wu Dongxiao is a frank person, and he also mentioned some of his past experiences.
There have already been many changes. What Song Zhoujie found most unbelievable was that Wu Dongxiao did not follow the original path at all, and entered the Azure Dragon Academy smoothly!
Of course, Wu Dongxiao wouldn't say that he entered the Azure Dragon, but the information he mentioned clearly corresponds to the Azure Dragon.
Song Zhoujie diligently searched for the contents of the book, and after reviewing and analyzing them himself, he finally confirmed his findings.
However, what interests Song Zhoujie the most are the two uncles that Wu Dongxiao might inadvertently bring up.
A younger uncle, and a younger uncle's Daoist partner.
Song Zhoujie naturally knew who that little uncle was.
Even if he took a fake name like Qin Changning, he is still the Mirror Venerable from the original book!
He was captured and fought here before, and the one he saw was the Mirror Lord!
—He later met the two masters of the two halls, and they did indeed match up.
What Song Zhoujie couldn't be sure about was Wu Dongxiao's repeated slips of the tongue and the fact that he barely managed to call him "Uncle Qiu".
Clearly, this person's original name was not Qiu, but he must have had a very good relationship with Wu Dongxiao, which is why Wu Dongxiao always mentioned him.
What Song Zhoujie found unbelievable was that whenever Wu Dongxiao mentioned his uncle, he would always mention both of them together!
That's outrageous.
In the original book, Jingzun, a lone wolf who was both righteous and wicked and caused countless troubles, was now being mentioned by the protagonist along with another person! Every time he mentioned it, the protagonist would act as if the two uncles had a very good relationship and that he was very happy.
The Mirror Master has a Daoist companion...
The Mirror Master and his Daoist partner have such a deep relationship...
Mirror Master!
It's "that" Mirror Master!!
This is absolutely outrageous!
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Song Zhoujie couldn't believe it, but he had become friends with Wu Dongxiao, and there would always be times when he saw the protagonist's uncle.
Song Zhoujie was stunned.
He witnessed with his own eyes that the Mirror Venerable, who had killed him with an arrow, was now actively pouring tea for his Daoist partner. There was almost no distance between them; at least part of their bodies were in contact at any given moment, all of them flirting, sticky, and affectionate...
Even ordinary Daoist couples don't have such a good relationship, let alone the Mirror Venerable!
Song Zhoujie thought for a long time, scratching his head, but he couldn't think of any other words to describe this thing that felt like his brain had been struck by lightning.
So here's the question.
How did Mirror Venerable become a Daoist partner with a Pill King?
Why are they so close? It seems that besides having some feelings for the protagonist's nephew, Mirror Venerable can also have romantic love?
Is this young alchemist, who firmly holds the heart of the Mirror Venerable and always maintains a youthful appearance, due to the so-called butterfly effect, or is he himself a transmigrator from another book?
If it's the butterfly effect...
Song Zhoujie felt that now that there was another version of himself on his continent, he wouldn't be able to spread his wings to the Flying Star Continent and affect the Mirror Venerable, right?
But if it's about transmigrating into a book...
There are actually transmigrated characters who dare to pursue the feelings of the Mirror Lord?
Even if you try to get it, how can you possibly succeed?
This doesn't make sense!
Even though he was already in a fantasy world, Song Zhoujie still had to shout that it was unscientific!
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Song Zhoujie still finds it hard to recall how he managed to act naturally and without leaving any flaws in front of those two.
Afterwards, under the guise of admiration, Song Zhoujie asked Wu Dongxiao many questions about his two uncles' experiences.
Wu Dongxiao certainly didn't reveal everything, but even the few words he vaguely hinted at were enough to shock Song Zhoujie.
Song Zhoujie truly couldn't believe that there was anyone in this world who could keep up with Jingzun in alchemy!
At least according to Wu Dongxiao, no matter how fast his uncle's strength improved, Uncle Qiu's alchemy skills could quickly reach the same level.
He added with great envy that ever since Uncle Qiu started learning alchemy, his uncle had never taken any pills other than top-grade ones. Uncle Qiu cared deeply for his uncle, and his uncle also loved Uncle Qiu dearly.
Anyway, tons and tons of dog food (a Chinese slang term for public displays of affection) were bombarded at Song Zhoujie every time he secretly inquired about it, leaving him dizzy and disoriented.
Song Zhoujie couldn't believe it.
Song Zhoujie had no choice but to believe it.
So, even though he had no Daoist partner and the protagonist, who originally had countless female confidantes, was not interested in women... the Mirror Venerable, who was originally destined to be single, had been in a relationship for a hundred and eighty years and had been married for so many years!
That's fucking outrageous!
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As Song Zhoujie gradually became more familiar with Wu Dongxiao, he also met the two of them several times.
During any of their meetings, he never noticed any signs that "Qiu Sui'an" had transmigrated from the book; he only saw him consciously or unconsciously showing affection for his partner.
Song Zhoujie saw high-end goods frequently found in the general store of the two halls, far exceeding the level of their two owners, indicating that they had also encountered countless fortuitous events and had rich experiences...
At the same time, Song Zhoujie could feel that whenever he paid a little more attention to Qiu Sui'an—the kind of normal curiosity one has for a close friend or relative—he would suddenly feel a strange pressure.
Pressure from the Mirror Lord.
Song Zhoujie forced a smile at the time, trying hard to suppress the turmoil in his heart.
How bizarre! The Mirror Master is actually a jealous person!
Song Zhoujie couldn't believe it, but no matter how he looked at it, it was definitely the same! He wasn't stupid; he could tell the difference!
Therefore, Song Zhoujie quickly shifted his attention away from the situation.
Sure enough, the pressure receded like a receding tide.
From then on, Song Zhoujie never dared to be too curious about Qiu Sui'an again.
He was even more naturally curious about Jingzun first, then Qiu Sui'an, showing the exact same curiosity about both of them.
As a result, he no longer felt excessive pressure.
During that time, Song Zhoujie doubted his life countless times, even wondering if he had transmigrated into a fake book, or perhaps not at all... But he convinced himself that the world was real! Everything was real!
Later, after countless efforts, Song Zhoujie finally managed to achieve a state of "tranquility of mind".
He was able to truly regard the suspected transmigrator and the Mirror Venerable as friends and elders who he had to respect.
Furthermore, Song Zhoujie even managed to obtain a very suitable elixir for himself and his girlfriend's cultivation as a "gift from an elder" from Master Qiu because of his sweet talk and flattery of the deep affection between the two.
Song Zhoujie gladly accepted it.
They're all top-quality!
Song Zhoujie felt very strange.
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In short, many years have passed, and Song Zhoujie has been able to remain largely calm, but he still can't help but pay attention to the situation of Jingzun and his wife.
In comparison, Song Zhoujie maintained a more normal attitude towards Wu Dongxiao—except when his own sister was involved.
Anyway, as long as the fate line doesn't continue, his sister won't go through with an arranged marriage while still injured.
His sister is so outstanding, there's no need for a marriage alliance; he'll help her support the family.
Whether or not his sister gets married in the future, he hopes she can find someone who truly loves her back.
Thinking of this, Song Zhoujie's eyelids twitched.
Because he discovered that when he thought about "truly being devoted to each other," the image that flashed through his mind was actually that of the Jingzun couple.
So, for some reason... the Mirror Venerable and his wife actually went from being someone he found hard to believe to becoming the ideal couple he immediately thought of?