The old wizard upstairs tensed up and quickly changed his plans.
He had gotten up so early today specifically to show off a little more in front of everyone.
But the little tyrant suddenly appeared, forcing him to end the meeting prematurely.
He waved his hand, pointing in the direction of Chen Sangruo, his voice not old, "You, enter Fuyun Tower."
Everyone was surprised that the old wizard had chosen a candidate so quickly.
They all looked at Chen Sangruo, envying her good luck.
After a brief period of disappointment, they rallied again, thinking that perhaps the old wizard would choose another candidate, and they would still have a chance.
Fang Yu was overjoyed. "Sister Sang Ruo, we've been chosen! This old wizard has good taste."
Shen Sangruo found the matter rather strange, but decided to enter Fuyun Tower first to discuss it further.
Upon reaching the entrance, the guards on both sides looked at the two people traveling together with troubled expressions. The old wizard had only told the woman to go in, not the man.
They could only keep Fang Yu outside the door. It was Chen Sangruo who spoke up and asked if he could come along.
Someone went to inform the old wizard, who was sitting upright inside, rubbing his temples. He waved his hand and said, "Let them all come in."
The two finally entered the Floating Cloud Tower and went up to the second floor. Upon hearing footsteps, the old wizard hurriedly put on his mask.
"This junior pays respects to the old wizard," Shen Sangruo said calmly, her eyes fixed straight ahead.
Fang Yu looked around before following her to pay respects to the old wizard.
"You can sit over there." The old wizard pointed to the stools over there, but his gaze remained fixed on the little bamboo bear in her arms.
The eyes beneath the mask seemed surprised by the little bamboo bear's obedience.
Shen Sangruo naturally noticed this.
This further confirmed that the old wizard had not chosen her, but rather the little bamboo bear on her body.
She suppressed the doubt in her eyes without showing any emotion and sat down on the stool. "Yes."
After they sat down, the old wizard spoke first.
"Where did this little guy come from?"
Inside the same room, the old wizard's voice became clearer; it wasn't the voice of an old man, but rather that of a young man.
Just as Shen Sangruo had guessed, it was indeed about the little bamboo bear.
She answered truthfully, "I met it deep in the Illusory Realm, and then it attached itself to me."
"It's attached to you???" The old wizard's surprise turned into complete shock.
How could he not know that this little mountain god could be so clingy?
“Yes, Sister Sang Ruo tried to shake it off several times but couldn’t. She even gave up the Blood Tear Jade Bamboo Forest, just to stay with Sister Sang Ruo.” Fang Yu also corroborated her, “She only took it with her when there was really no other way.”
After hearing Fang Yu's words, the old wizard's expression became even more interesting, as if he had heard something extraordinary.
He's even giving up the Blood and Tears Jade Bamboo Forest? Is he hallucinating?
"Why is the old wizard asking about this little bamboo bear? Is there anything special about it?" Shen Sangruo asked, following the old wizard's words.
"No, I was just asking out of curiosity." The old wizard suppressed the emotions in his eyes.
He was unaware of Shen Sangruo's character and intentions, and since Xiao Zhuxiong was so dependent on her, he naturally couldn't tell her its true identity.
He looked at the chubby bamboo bear cub with its bulging cheeks, constantly chewing, and its appearance gradually overlapped with the one he had encountered a thousand years ago.
A thousand years have passed, and it still looks the same, he thought to himself.
But after all, he's a mountain god, so it's understandable that he grows slowly.
The old wizard gazed back, thinking to himself, "A thousand years ago, Lao Tzu was just a little Lao Tzu."
The young wizard, in his quest to find the relics of an ancient powerful being, entered the Misty Realm and encountered this little bamboo bear along the way.
At that time, he did not know that it was a mountain god. He was chased by it and fled in a sorry state in the Illusory Realm. He couldn't understand why a little dumpling could have such fighting power.
Later I learned that it was the legendary mountain god.
Enraged, he immediately wanted to report the mountain god to Heaven for beating his people.
This also left him with the impression that the little bamboo bear had a bad temper and was not easy to mess with.
But why is it so docile in Chen Sangruo's hands, let alone clingy? That's simply unbelievable to him.
I couldn't help but wonder what kind of magic this woman possessed.
This made him feel extremely unbalanced.
If he knew that she had accidentally stumbled upon the powerful ruins he had been searching for years ago, he would probably be even more vulnerable.
"Have you considered sending it to the sanctuary?" the old wizard asked, straightening his expression.
Although he had a "grudge" against Little Bamboo Bear, it was, after all, a mountain god. As the person with the highest position and most power in the Illusory Realm, he had to consider the lives of all beings in the Illusory Realm.
Naturally, it would not allow Shen Sangruo to monopolize it.
Shen Sangruo was about to explain that after leaving Fuyun Tower, she would send the little bamboo bear to the protection center.
Before she could speak, the little bamboo bear on her body seemed to get angry, its beady eyes glaring at the old wizard, and the mask on his face shattered instantly.
You're being long-winded!
The hand warmer she finally found, and he actually wanted her to give it away?
We didn't fight hard enough a thousand years ago!
The powerful attack stopped just a finger's width away from the old wizard, reminding him of the fear he felt a thousand years ago when he was dominated by the little bamboo bear.
This is its warning.
Shen Sangruo and Fang Yu were startled by this sudden turn of events; this was the first time they had ever seen the little bamboo bear make a move.
They were incredibly fierce.
The mask shattered, revealing the old wizard's true face. He was indeed a handsome young man. If one did not know that he had lived for over a thousand years, one would probably think he was only in his early twenties.
Fang Yu clicked his tongue slightly. Who said this old wizard was old? This old wizard is far too young.
Why would someone who looks like this be called an old wizard?
If he were to ask this question aloud, the old wizard would certainly answer, naturally sounding more like a reclusive sage and more sophisticated.
When his true appearance was revealed, the old wizard wasn't angry; mainly, he didn't dare to.
Silently, he took out a new mask from his pocket and put it on.
Fang Yu stared blankly. Was it even necessary to wear it? They had already seen everything.
Shen Sangruo stroked the little bamboo bear's fur, and it continued to gnaw on the bamboo.
“When we were at the inn, I said I wanted to send it to the conservation center, and it resisted.”
But it was nowhere near as intense as when she faced the old wizard, which surprised her greatly.
"I hope the old wizard will forgive me."
"It's alright, it's alright..." the old wizard said, but his eyes were unfocused and he looked depressed.
Could it be that we've really started to cling to her? That would make things complicated.
"If it refuses to go to the protected area, does the old wizard have a way to make it stay?" Shen Sangruo asked.
The little bamboo bear is not simple, and she cannot wear this pendant forever, nor can she take it away from the Illusory Realm.
So they had no choice but to seek help from the old wizard.
The little bamboo bear slowly raised its head, its gaze toward the old wizard like a death stare.
It was as if if he dared to answer even a single word, it would help him recall those days.
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