Chapter 519: A Small Gift, a Conversation between Mother and Daughter
The Moon Collector did not live in front of the Golden Palace, but lived in a mountain stream in the West Dongting Mountain.
She was born in response to the moon and needed water to nourish her. Furthermore, the red clam couldn't be too far from water when it was undergoing restoration.
The Taoist gatekeeper brought Fang Zhu to the front of the Golden Palace. When the Golden Palace opened, he saw the Immortal Jin Ting already waiting in the palace.
Fang Zhu stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings to the Immortal Jin Ting. I am Fang Zhu of Chaoyin Cave, and I have come to pay my respects to you."
The Immortal Jin Ting nodded and said, "No need to be so polite. You are Langru's mother. She used to be a moon collector under my tutelage, and now she is practicing under me. Although she is not considered a disciple, there is always a bond of friendship between us."
Fang Zhu came here for this very purpose and bowed, saying, "Great Immortal, you saved my daughter from the sea of suffering and taught her how to cultivate. I have no special abilities, but this Jade Dragon Dagger, the treasure that guards the cave, is quite magical. I want to repay your kindness."
Fang Zhu reached into his sleeve and took out a short weapon. It had a sharkskin scabbard and the exposed handle was as white as jade, but it was made of dragon bone.
She held the dagger in her palm and said, "Great Immortal, please accept this small gift."
She lowered her eyebrows and looked submissive, and she never dared to look into the eyes of the Immortal Jin Ting. It was an extremely humble attitude and an extremely weak demeanor.
But the great immortal Jin Ting laughed. This lady was really smart and far beyond Cai Yueguan's reach.
The Immortal Jin Ting stretched out his hand and the Jade Dragon Dagger flew out of the body, turning into a cold light that swam in the golden palace. It had the shape of a dragon and flew as fast as lightning, making it impossible to catch it with the naked eye.
The cold light flew in front of the Great Immortal Jin Ting, slowly stopped, and revealed its true appearance. It was a dagger made from dragon bones, and it still retained the curved arc of the dragon bone itself.
The Immortal Jin Ting praised it and said, "It can break the spell and hide its form, and it is as fast as lightning. What a good weapon."
He waved his hand, and the Jade Dragon Dagger turned into a cold light and flew straight towards Fang Zhu.
Fang Zhu naturally knew the power of her treasure. A single blow from it would not only leave a curse, but also leave a mark. Her heart was pounding, but she remained motionless. Then she saw the dagger slip back into its sheath as if returning to its nest.
Fang Zhu's heart slowly calmed down. He looked at the Immortal Jin Ting and saw that the fox fairy had a calm face. It was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry, and it was even more impossible to tell his purpose.
The Immortal Jin Ting said, "Keep it. You don't have to be so cautious. I don't want anything from you. Although I saved your daughter, I also forced her to collect moonlight for me. So we're even now."
Fang Zhu was stunned for a moment, then quickly apologized: "I know that the Immortal is of noble character and does not covet these things. This Jade Dragon Dagger is just a small token of my appreciation..."
Jin Ting Daxian stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Madam, I am a fox demon."
Fang Zhu said: "I am sincere, not false..."
The Immortal Jin Ting nodded and said, "I understand. Your daughter is here, take her back."
Just then, they heard the sound of wind outside the hall, and suddenly, they saw the Thunder Collector coming with the Red Clam and the Moon Collector.
Langru was overjoyed and ran to Fang Zhu, shouting, "Mother!" and hugged her.
Fang Zhu held her tightly in his arms, stroked her hair, and tears began to fall. He said, "You darling, do you know how worried I am about you?"
Langru also started to cry and said, "Mother, I miss you so much."
Fang Zhu wiped his tears, patted Lang Ru on the back, and said, "You are already an adult, why are you acting like a spoiled child?"
Langru took Fang Zhu's hand, wiped her tears, and said, "Last time I went back, Mammy said you went to the Yangtze River to visit an old friend. You haven't returned for a long time. I was so worried."
Fang Zhu pinched her face and said, "Are you worried that I won't stay home?"
Lang Ru puffed out her cheeks and said, "You're not at home, I'll suffocate to death. If someone sees me, I don't know where I'll be taken. In Shenjing Palace, there are immortals who can guide my cultivation, and with these Taoist priests here, I can also cultivate."
Seeing Lang Ru like this, Fang Zhu finally felt relieved. He looked at the Immortal Jin Ting and said, "Immortal, I have lost my composure. Since we are mother and daughter, could you allow me to go out for a walk with her?"
"Please."
Fang Zhu brought Langru out of the Golden Palace and strolled in the Shenjing Palace while holding Chibang.
Fang Zhu took the red clam, sighed softly, blew a breath of spiritual energy towards it, and said, "It's hard for you."
The red clam opened and closed slightly, as if in response.
The red clam protected Langru from disaster and almost turned from a water monster into aquatic product. It can be seen how much suffering Langru has endured during these days.
The mother and daughter talked about their circumstances during this period. Fang Zhu almost cried when he heard it, but Langru had already let it go and comforted her: "Mother, since leaving home, I understand your difficulties and hardships."
"In the past, I was too playful and unwilling to practice. If it weren't for you and my sister protecting me, I would have become someone else's plaything."
Fang Zhu heard her say this and asked, "Are you willing to practice cultivation now?"
Lang Ru said: "People always have to rely on themselves. I don't want to be a burden to you."
Fang Zhu sighed and said, "My dear child, you have suffered a lot. I was thinking that if you refused to practice cultivation, I would find you a good in-law family and a good husband to take care of you."
"I taught you to write and manage household affairs because I wanted you to be respected by other families. But no matter how good your husband's family is, it can't compare to your own abilities."
"But I do think that since you are now cultivating under the tutelage of the Great Immortal Jin Ting, if you could gain his favor, wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone..."
Lang Ru quickly covered Fang Zhu's mouth and said, "Mother, don't talk nonsense. If he hears me, I won't be able to follow him and cultivate."
Seeing that her expression did not seem fake, Fang Zhu knew that his silly daughter had not been deceived, and he felt relieved.
Fang Zhu said, "You can go back with your mother. This time I went to the Yangtze River to see an old friend. I plan to move to the Yangtze River and worship the Golden Dragon King in his mansion."
Lang Ru was surprised and said, "I remember that mother came from the Water Palace in her early years. Why is she going back to the Water Palace now?"
Fang Zhu sighed softly and said, "Times are different now. I naturally don't like being a slave in the Water Palace, but the world is in chaos now, and disasters are everywhere. I am worried that I am in the midst of a disaster but don't know it. I am alone and weak and it is difficult to escape. I have no choice but to find a good master to take shelter under his tutelage. When the sea and the river are peaceful, I will come out to practice."
Lang Ru pursed her lips and said, "I can follow the Immortal Jin Ting to practice, and I can be considered a good host. Mother doesn't have to suffer for me."
Fang Zhu patted her head and said, "It's not just for you two, it's also for myself. When I was practicing, I was always mindful of the Heavenly Heart and was always warned. There's no need to force me to stay."
Lang Ru said, "Well, I'll go wherever Mother goes. But is the Golden Dragon King's water palace better than Mother's previous one?"
Fang Zhu said, "My old friend was once the same as me, both of us came from the Water Palace. However, I went to cultivate on my own, while she changed her employer, the Yangtze River Water Palace. Compared to that shabby place in the past, the Golden Dragon King is a wise leader and will not embarrass his subordinates."
"My old friend is now very trustworthy and can help me."
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