Chuchu smiled and shook her head, her eyes filled with tenderness and emotion as she said to Zhao Qing, "It is your rare kindness and integrity, Xiaoqing, that has given you the good fortune to encounter the gods' help."
As a double-headed bird, she only wishes to be the patron saint of those who are kind-hearted and uphold justice, bringing them good luck and guidance."
After washing up, they both lay down on their beds, ready to rest. It was late at night, and moonlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, spilling into the room, bringing a sense of tranquility and peace.
Zhao Qing lay in bed, her thoughts surging like a tide. Everything she had experienced today felt like a dreamlike adventure, filling her heart with gratitude and warmth. She closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep.
In her dream, she saw the enormous bird again. It radiated a golden light, its wings gently flapping, like a king soaring freely in the sky. The golden light illuminated the entire dream and warmed Zhao Qing's heart. Suddenly, the bird spoke, its voice gentle and melodious, as if it could penetrate the dream and reach Zhao Qing's heart: "My name is Chuchu, the double-headed bird. I will always be by your side, protecting you, forever."
Zhao Qing had this dream many times. Every time she dreamed of the bird, she felt an immense sense of peace and happiness, as if an invisible force was supporting her, allowing her to bravely face any difficulties.
In the morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone through the curtains into the house, Zhao Qing woke up from her dream. She couldn't wait to sit up and tell Chuchu about her dream last night.
Chuchu was surprised when she heard this. She hadn't expected Zhao Qing to dream of her true form—the Chongming bird. In Chuchu's opinion, only those who were completely sincere, well-intentioned, and gifted in spiritual practice could see her true form in a dream.
A thought suddenly occurred to Chuchu: Could Zhao Qing be the next Spiritual Lord heir she had been looking for? Once this thought came to her, it could no longer be shaken off.
"Qingqing, you just said that you often dream about that bird?" Chuchu confirmed again, her eyes full of expectation and scrutiny.
Zhao Qing nodded solemnly, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Ever since my stepmother was arrested, I've often dreamed of that bird. Furthermore, ever since that dream, it was as if I had suddenly woken up. I've lost interest in boys and love. Instead, I've become eager to study and cherish my friendship with the three of you."
Chu Chu's words further confirmed her suspicions. She continued to ask, "Are you interested in metaphysics, cultivation, and Taoism?"
Zhao Qing brushed her teeth as she answered, "It's quite interesting. My father told me that when I was about three years old, I suddenly had a high fever and was very sick. I almost died. My family was very worried at the time, and then a Taoist priest suddenly came. He only had one meal at my house, and then my illness was cured. Moreover, since then, I rarely get sick. Even though I don't eat well or wear warm clothes, I still have many friends and my academic performance is not bad. I also listen to my stepmother, although she later..."
At this point, Zhao Qing's voice became lower and lower. She recalled those bad memories, and a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes.
Seeing this, Chuchu quickly stepped forward, held her hand, and softly comforted her, "Qingqing, let the past be the past. Now you have me, and all of us. We will always be by your side, supporting you and encouraging you."
Zhao Qing raised her head and looked at Chuchu's gentle yet determined eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.
As soon as the bell rang, students poured out of the classroom like a tide, but Chuchu did not rush to leave. She seemed to be waiting for something. Soon, Rong Lin appeared at the door of the classroom. He seemed a little surprised to see Chuchu still there.
"Chu Chu, why are you still here? What do you want to talk to me about?" Rong Lin asked curiously.
Chu Chu took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with determination: "I found someone who may meet the requirements of the Spiritual Lord's successor."
"Oh? Who is it?" Rong Lin raised his eyebrows, seeming to be very interested in Chu Chu's words.
"It's the beautiful girl Zhao Qing you met last night. Do you think she could be the immortal root we are looking for?" Chu Chu said anxiously.
Rong Lin frowned slightly, as if recalling Zhao Qing's image in his mind. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "Her life story is indeed rather difficult, and she has endured many hardships, which is consistent with her status as a cultivator. Moreover, for a human to survive in such a dangerous environment is truly remarkable. However, to confirm whether she possesses immortal roots, further investigation is necessary."
Chu Chu nodded, a hint of agreement flashing in her eyes: "I think so too. The sea of consciousness can reflect a person's true experience and potential abilities. I have been in the underworld for a thousand years, so I have some experience in exploring the sea of consciousness."
Hearing this, Rong Lin couldn't help but feel curious: "Then what are you going to do?"
Chu Chu pondered for a moment, then raised her head and looked at Rong Lin: "I would like to ask you to follow me into her sea of consciousness and explore it yourself."
Hearing this, Rong Lin frowned even more. "Why should I go? Shouldn't you be the one finding the heir to Jiayang Mountain? And why are you looking for an heir among humans? The Chongming Bird Clan has so many outstanding birds, isn't there a single one who can inherit the throne?"
Chuchu shook her head, a hint of helplessness on her face. "Actually, I'm not sure if she's a Chongming bird. But you know what? Chongming birds don't always live in Jiayang Mountain. Some excellent bird eggs can easily be lost in the other five realms. Not to mention the human world, it's possible they exist in your heavenly realm as well."
After listening to Chuchu's explanation, Rong Lin was still a little confused, but finally nodded helplessly: "Okay, since you insist so much, then I will accompany you."
So, the two agreed to wait until late at night, and while Zhao Qing was sleeping soundly, they would enter her sea of consciousness together to find the secret hidden deep inside.
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