Chapter 489: Down the Dongtiao River, in the Chaoyin Cave
Although Langru, the pearl, was willing to sacrifice the divine sword for him, his cultivation was still too low. Even the Thunder Master didn't want him to harvest thunder anymore because after three sacrifices, the Heavenly Thunder Pill was no longer something a fifth-grade True Dragon like him could challenge.
Although the Moon Collector tried his best to perform the Moon Phase Ritual for him every day, he was actually only attracting the moonlight that the Great Immortal Jin Ting had attracted himself, which was of very limited help to him. In his daily life, he was served by the Taoist priests of the Shenjing Palace, so they could not be of much help.
Unless she reaches the sixth level, she won't be able to help the Immortal Jin Ting.
However, although Langru can't help the Immortal Jinting, there is still a Fangzhu in Chaoyin Cave.
Therefore, the Immortal Jin Ting smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. You have now helped me refine the Moon Phase Instrument, and you have fulfilled your duty. I promised to send you back to Chaoyin Cave a long time ago, and I will not break my promise."
Lang Ru didn't know the fox's intentions and was overjoyed. He said, "Thank you, Immortal!"
It is better to do it today than to wait for a day, so the Immortal Jin Ting took the black dragon and caught the red clam and left the Shenjing Palace.
Langru's true form was hidden within the red clam. The spirit sat atop the shell, feeling somewhat excited, but also feeling a sense of trepidation. He said, "I've experienced many hardships along the way, and the red clam has lost its spiritual power because of this. I wonder how my mother is doing."
Chibang was loyal and brave, and protected Langru very well, but he lost his spiritual practice because of it. Now, after recuperating for a long time and receiving the help of Dan Yuehua from the great immortal Jinting, he has gathered up his magical power again and returned to the path of cultivation.
But his cultivation level is still low, he cannot speak, and his spirit cannot leave his body, so he is still a red clam.
The Immortal Jin Ting asked, "You were captured by Azure Dragon that day. What kind of power did Azure Dragon have?"
Lang Ru said, "That Azure Dragon was a sixth-grade cultivator, with a similar level of cultivation to my mother. However, dragons are naturally strong, and my mother wasn't prepared, so I was accidentally abducted by him."
Jin Ting Daxian said: "Sixth rank, he is not considered a master."
Lang Ru said quietly, "He may not be considered a master in the eyes of the Great Immortal, but in the eyes of mother and daughter, he is already an extremely formidable opponent."
The sixth rank is not considered a master. This is something that the Great Immortal Jin Ting could say, but not Chi Bang. The sixth rank is the level from the lower third rank to the middle third rank.
When one reaches the upper third grade, one can ascend to heaven. The fourth grade in the human world is already an extraordinary master, and the fourth grade is still among the middle three grades.
"But my mother cut off one of the Azure Dragon's arms, which can be considered as revenge for me."
Although the Immortal Jin Ting remained silent, he acknowledged Madam Fang Zhu's cultivation. The old clam, transformed into a spirit, could rival the Azure Dragon. Regardless of whether it was a real dragon or just an ordinary dragon, it represented her extraordinary cultivation.
Chaoyin Cave was located in Wuxing County, Wuxing Commandery, on the south bank of Lake Taihu, not too far away. The black dragon flew away on a cloud and soon arrived in Wuxing County.
Langru said excitedly, "It's outside the south of the city. It's outside the south of the city. Do you see the river? That's Dongtiaoxi River. My home is right there!"
Langru clapped the black dragon's claws, and the black dragon gradually flew lower and approached Dongtiaoxi River.
Langru pointed to a bridge over the Dongtiao River and said, "That's Chaoyin Bridge. To the east of the bridge is Ciyun Temple, which is dedicated to the Bodhisattva Guanyin. Under the bridge is a deep pool, which is Chaoyin Cave."
Jin Ting Daxian and Black Dragon landed on Chaoyin Bridge. They could only hear the rushing water, the sound like the tide, which was indeed a bit like listening to the tide.
On either side of Chaoyin Bridge are abandoned ferry pavilions. Langru reminisced, "My mother and I were already here when this was still Chaoyin Ferry. Later, the ferry was removed and a bridge was built, so there was no need for ferrying anymore, and it became much quieter."
Lang Ru looked at the Immortal Jin Ting and the Black Dragon and said, "Immortal, please follow me."
The red clam kept shaking in the black dragon's hand. When the Thunder Officer loosened his grip slightly, it jumped into the water, and Langru also disappeared.
Only a little red light shone underwater, guiding the direction.
Jin Ting Daxian and the Black Dragon followed closely behind and dived into the Dongshao Creek. As the red light went down, it was obviously deeper than the Dongshao Creek. They were sinking deeper and deeper, and there was indeed a deep pool hidden there.
Entering the deep pool, you will find Chaoyin Cave. After a while, an underwater cave is revealed, surrounded by clean water, which is transparent and untainted.
In front of the cave is a white sandy land, covering the bottom of the pool, where many spirits and monsters are hidden.
When they sensed someone approaching, many monsters immediately emerged from the crowd, including white clams, yellow cockles, oysters, large clams, and snails. They surrounded an old woman in the middle, who was transformed from an old clam.
As soon as the red clam entered the water, it stretched out its fleshy feet and walked slowly on the white sand, following Langru.
The armored monsters were all excited when they saw Langru, and they shouted, "The second young lady is back!"
Langru also came forward with tears in her eyes and asked, "Are you all okay? Is mother okay?"
The old woman came forward, wiped her tears and said, "Second Miss has suffered a lot. General Chibang has become like this."
Langru called out, "Mammy."
The old nanny took her hand and said, "We are all fine. However, ever since you were abducted by the Azure Dragon, Madam has been searching for you. She has gone to the Azure Dragon many times to bring bad luck upon you, but was stopped by a group of dragons."
"The lady was so angry that she went to seek help from an old friend. She has been gone for three months and has not returned yet."
Lang Ru exclaimed in surprise, "Is mother okay?"
The old nanny said, "Madam is fine, she just misses the second young lady and feels sad."
Lang Ru was at a loss as to what to do. She said, "Now that I have been rescued by the Great Immortal Jin Ting, I have escaped from the sea of suffering, but I wonder when my mother will return."
The old lady said in embarrassment: "When Madam left, she said she was going to the Yangtze River. I didn't ask her where she was going."
Lang Ru said, "No, I want to go find her."
The old maid grabbed her and said, "Second Miss, go look for Madam. If you don't find her, she'll be even more worried when she returns and doesn't see you. Just wait in the cave. Madam will seek help from her old friends and will return sooner or later."
Lang Ru sighed and said, "Well, that's fine."
The old nanny looked behind Langru and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Great Immortal, for saving my daughter. When my wife returns, I will definitely come to repay you for your kindness."
Jin Ting Daxian didn't expect that he had run away with nothing, but instead of being discouraged, he found it even more interesting.
He looked at Chaoyin Cave, the white sand, the clear water, the shining pearls and jade. The entire arrangement and furnishings were very much like the style of a water palace.
Even though the cave residence is not in the shape of the water residence, they share some similarities, and even the methods are largely similar.
To be able to arrange it like this, it is not something that any wild monster in the quagmire can do. It must have come into contact with the Water Palace or even the Dragon Palace to be able to do this.
The Immortal Jin Ting said, "That's all right. Miss Langru once served under me as a moon-collecting officer, helping me gather moonlight and refine magical instruments. Now that I'm sending her back, it's simply to fulfill my promise. There's no need to ask for anything in return."
The Immortal Jin Ting looked at Lang Ru and said, "Your mother is not here. You should restrain your brilliance and don't let others take you away again. Goodbye."
The Immortal Jin Ting and the Black Dragon swam upstream and left Chaoyin Cave.
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