Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor

On a bright and sunny morning, Shui Yue led Li Chen and Lian Hongshang to the Moon God Palace.

However, according to the ancestral rules of the Moon God Palace, guests not invited by the Palace Master are forbidden to enter. While women might still have a chance, for men, there is no room for negotiation.

Not even Shui Yue, even if she were the treasure of the Palace Master, could break the rule.

Shui Yue looked at Li Chen with her big, bright eyes and said earnestly, "Li Chen, just wait here, and I'll ask Sister Qing to come out and find you!"

Li Chen nodded slightly and said, "Okay."

After entrusting Li Chen with the instructions, Shui Yue took Lian Hongshang's arm, her pretty face blossoming into a smile, and asked, "Little brother, don't you have a sect? Why not join our Moon God Palace like Sister Qing? With your divine talent, my master will surely agree."

Faced with Shui Yue's earnest persuasion, Lian Hongshang could only put on a brave face. Distracted, she glanced at Li Chen and then smiled faintly, saying, "Shui Yue, your Moon God Palace is so beautiful, like a fairyland; take me for a walk!"

Shui Yue nodded vigorously like a pecking chick and said, "Okay, but little brother, I can only take you around the Outer Mountain. After all, you're not a disciple of our Moon God Palace yet, so you can't enter the Inner Mountain. But if you join, once you receive your sect token, you can roam freely!"

Lian Hongshang smiled generously and said, "Walking around the Outer Mountain is fine too!"

Then she greeted Li Chen and walked towards the Moon God Palace with Shui Yue.

It wasn't for the beauty of the Moon God Palace; she just didn't want to fall into an awkward situation.

Compared to Lian Hongshang's unease, Zhao Yuqing was in high spirits.

Upon hearing the news of Li Chen's arrival, Zhao Yuqing's cheeks flushed with excitement. Ignoring her maidenly reserve, she directly dashed out.

However, she suddenly stopped when she rushed out of the Moon God Palace.

She was in such a hurry that she hadn't had time to wash and dress up.

She didn't have the habit of carrying a small mirror with her, and she didn't want to turn back, feeling like an ant on a hot pan, anxiously turning circles.

Suddenly, she remembered there was a small stream not far ahead where she could wash up briefly, presenting her most perfect self to the beloved in her heart.

"Yuqing!"

Just as Zhao Yuqing washed her face by the brook and was tidying her hair, she suddenly heard someone calling her name.

This was the voice that tugged at her heartstrings!

Zhao Yuqing nervously turned around, seeing Li Chen holding freshly picked flowers, smiling under the sunlight.

"Brother Li Chen!"

With tears in her eyes, Zhao Yuqing called out and, disregarding maidenly shyness, flew into Li Chen's arms like a bird returning to its nest, sobbing quietly.

"Brother Li Chen, you know, I really missed you!"

Li Chen gently patted Zhao Yuqing's shoulder and asked, "Yuqing, why are you crying? Have you been well these two years?"

Hearing Li Chen inquire about her past two years, Zhao Yuqing choked up, unable to speak, her longing turning into tears of yearning, falling.

She cried, and Li Chen didn't know what to say either.

Thus, the two held each other tightly under the willow trees, by the brook.

As the saying goes: When the golden wind and jade dew meet, it surpasses countless encounters in the Human World. (Note 1)

After a long while, Zhao Yuqing reluctantly let go.

She began to ramble on to Li Chen, recounting her days at the Moon God Palace for the past two years.

Because she possessed a Spiritual Body with excellent talent, she was liked by Jing Yi Immortal and others, with a pure-hearted girl like Shui Yue accompanying her, so she didn't suffer much.

Only in the still of the night, she would often think of the person in her heart, often keeping her awake until the wee hours.

Li Chen briefly recounted some of his experiences, but he spoke lightly, glossing over most details.

Learning that Lian Hongshang accompanied Li Chen, Zhao Yuqing felt both grateful and envious.

Due to her humble background, she positioned herself very low, almost despondently.

Thus, Ye Chuxue and Lian Hongshang might be jealous and throw tantrums, but she wouldn't.

As long as Li Chen had a place for her in his heart, she was content. Like the maid Shuang'er from The Deer and the Cauldron, wholeheartedly devoted to her beloved.

While Li Chen and Lian Hongshang were pouring out their hearts, several figures descended lightly.

Leading them was Jing Yi Immortal!

Besides her, there were Shui Yue and Lian Hongshang.

Jing Yi Immortal and Li Chen faced each other, reminiscent of the scene atop Mount Fuji.

Zhao Yuqing blushed and softly called out "Master."

However, she didn't walk toward Jing Yi Immortal but remained by Li Chen's side.

Li Chen smiled faintly and said to Jing Yi Immortal, "Immortal, it's been a while, we've met again!"

Jing Yi Immortal also recalled the scene in the Mortal World. In less than three years, this young man had grown to such a terrifying level, enough to rival the Heaven's Chosen Son and Holy Daughter of the Heavenly Sect.

Such a monstrous talent, among the new generation disciples of the Cultivation Realm, only a few Heavenly Pride like Jian Wuheng and Dugu Ming could compete.

Jing Yi Immortal nodded slightly and replied, "Li Chen, to be honest, your growth surprises me!"

Li Chen smiled indifferently and said, "I said I would come here to see Yuqing within two or three years. Luckily, I completed my mission without disappointing you, Immortal."

Hearing Li Chen's words, Zhao Yuqing's pretty face instantly flushed, her heart sweet as if filled with honey.

Though Li Chen's words were courteous, they were filled with a pride that looked down on the world, which made Jing Yi Immortal uncomfortable.

After a brief silence, she no longer beat around the bush, directly getting to the point.

"So what are your plans now? Are you taking Yuqing away?"

Li Chen didn't answer but looked at Zhao Yuqing.

"It depends on what Yuqing wants. If she doesn't want to go, I won't force her. But if she wants to leave, no one can stop her!"

This statement was equally domineering, making Jing Yi Immortal somewhat angry.

However, she knew this wasn't the time to get angry.

"Yuqing, what do you think?"

Jing Yi Immortal's question put the choice in Zhao Yuqing's hands.

Immediately, everyone's gaze turned to her.

Zhao Yuqing looked at Jing Yi Immortal and then at Li Chen.

Then, without saying a word, she walked toward Jing Yi Immortal.

Seeing this, Jing Yi Immortal was delighted, assuming Zhao Yuqing made the right choice.

She originally had a plethora of words to persuade Zhao Yuqing to stay, but now they all seemed useless.

However, Zhao Yuqing's next actions froze the smile on her face.

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Note 1: From "Cowherd" by Qin Guan