"Aren't you going to find Xiaofang?"

"If we are destined to meet, we will naturally meet."

Qin Luo didn't run into Zhou Fang until he left the village; she was probably cooking inside.

Qin Luo didn't pay any attention and walked towards the forest. The mountains were relatively flat, and there were signs of logging on the trees.

After sunset, Qin Luo and his group arrived deep in the mountains. The surroundings were very quiet, and the mountain god temple not far away was dilapidated and looked like it had been abandoned for many years.

Hua Ying's eyes gleamed, and she seemed to see right through everything around her. "The toad demon is in the cave ahead."

"Toad demon, come out quickly!"

Xuanqing ran to the front of the Toad Cave and shouted.

The toad spirit squatted in the pool deep in the cave. When it heard the roar of a dragon, its eyes widened. The pressure from its bloodline almost made it wet itself.

With a whoosh!

The toad spirit jumped out of the cave.

The toad demon was half a person's height and as big as a millstone. It lowered its head, prostrated itself in front of Xuan Qing, trembling all over, and stammered, "Great Immortal, spare my life!"

Qin Luo chuckled and said, "Look up."

The toad spirit slowly raised its head, and upon closer inspection, it was both surprised and delighted. "Immortal Master, it's you! You startled me!"

Upon seeing Qin Luo, the toad spirit was no longer afraid. It knew that Qin Luo was a reasonable cultivator, not the kind who would kill monsters indiscriminately. With him around, it was sure to be safe.

The toad spirit wanted to see who was next to Qin Luo, but after just one glance, it felt as if it had fallen into an ice cave and was suffocating, as if its soul was about to be obliterated. It quickly looked away.

Qin Luo knew that the toad spirit in front of him was not bad. It wanted to get married, but it didn't mean to force anyone. It was focused on cultivation, which was extremely difficult. "Why is your mountain god temple gone?"

The toad spirit covered his head with his hand, somewhat depressed. "After the wedding turmoil back then, the villagers all hated me. They often threw rotten eggs at my mountain god temple and didn't offer incense. Over time, I became disheartened and returned to my cave to continue my cultivation."

Have you ever thought about revenge?

"It's all my fault."

"Then you at least have some self-awareness."

"Thank you, Immortal Master, for giving me the opportunity to correct my mistakes."

"I have an opportunity here."

Upon hearing this, the toad spirit blinked, looking at Qin Luo in disbelief. "Immortal Master, is this for me?"

Qin Luo nodded, pointed in the direction of the dilapidated temple, and said softly, "Go south. There is a mountain called Maoke Mountain over there. There is a mountain god temple on the mountain that has been abandoned for many years. If you want, you can go there to become a mountain god. He is a mountain god appointed by the imperial court and has the protection of the Great Xia Dynasty. There are not many people around, and they don't know you. You can start over there."

"Such a good thing?"

The toad spirit nodded repeatedly, "Immortal Master, I am willing, thank you for the good fortune you have bestowed upon me!"

Hua Ying asked calmly, "What's your name?"

The toad spirit lowered its head and answered, "Jinbao!"

Golden light shimmered between Hua Ying's fingers as she wrote a golden decree in front of her, her eyes majestic and domineering: "In the name of the Great Xia National Preceptor, I hereby confer upon Jin Bao the title of Mountain God of Mao Ke Mountain, responsible for managing the surrounding area of ​​a hundred miles."

As the decree was issued, the toad spirit suddenly shone with golden light, and a surge of divine power flowed into it. It transformed into human form, received the decree with both hands, and solemnly said, "Jinbao accepts the order!"

Xuanqing was not surprised.

Xiaodie's eyes were filled with shock.

Hua Ying's eyes narrowed slightly as she said softly, "From now on, cultivators from the Imperial Observatory will come to Mao Ke Mountain for regular inspections. Once I return to the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty, I will arrange temple keeper arrangements for you."

"Your humble servant obeys!"

"Thank you, Immortal Master!"

Jinbao cast a grateful glance at Qin Luo. As a deity bestowed by the Great Xia Dynasty, he no longer needed to hide within the Great Xia territory and could even receive incense offerings. This was an incredible opportunity.

"I hope you can bring benefits to this community in the future!"

"Immortal Master, I will try my best."

Jinbao, in his human form, was quite handsome. He patted his chest and said, "I will definitely make the people around me live a good life, protect them, and keep them away from evil spirits."

Qin Luo smiled and nodded: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. We can't do the Midas touch anymore."

"Master, don't worry, I will work hard and be down-to-earth from now on!" Jinbao's eyes were full of fighting spirit.

Do you still want to get married?

"Of course I want to, but I'm too ugly. The girls in the village don't like me, and the mountain spirits and monsters nearby don't want me either. I'll probably have to live out my days alone."

"You're actually quite handsome."

"Really?"

Qin Luo nodded, "You pack your things and head to Maoke Mountain to take up your post. We need to get going too."

Jinbao said respectfully, "Immortal Master, I have many treasured items in my cave that may be of use to you."

I appreciate your kind gesture.

Qin Luo smiled.

"Here's a string of wild berries for you."

"Thanks."

Jinbao's hands were trembling.

"goodbye!"

Xiaodie waved to the toad spirit.

The toad spirit stood there stunned. A girl actually didn't mind its appearance. Watching Qin Luo and the others leave, Jinbao cried tears of joy, "I've finally made a true friend!"

...

Yunling Mountains.

The mountains are often shrouded in clouds and mist, and are covered with hills.

The sound of something cutting through the air broke the tranquility of the early morning. Above the sea of ​​clouds, cultivators occasionally flew by on their swords. Qin Luo looked at the platform not far away and said, "The Spirit Sword Sect is just ahead."

Hua Ying raised an eyebrow. "You have friends in the Spirit Sword Sect?"

I guess so!

Qin Luo stretched his muscles and bones.

"You're going to see him?"

"It would be best if we could meet, but it's okay if we don't. Let nature take its course."

Qin Luo had eaten at many restaurants along the way, and felt a little embarrassed to continue doing so, so he didn't plan to visit the Spirit Sword Sect.

Xuanqing ran up carrying the wooden stake, holding a bright green herb in his hand, and said excitedly, "Brother, the spiritual energy around here is so rich that it has nurtured spiritual herbs."

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