The Immortal Cultivation World of Male Inferiority and Female Supremacy

Fang Zhou felt he was at a disadvantage due to his lack of experience.

When he thought the bottom line of this world was low enough, he hadn't expected it could be even lower.

He eagerly wanted to see Wang Zuxian's version of Nie Xiaoqian, but ended up seeing Yan Chixia's version of Nie Xiaoqian. The gap between his expectations felt like a roller coaster, too overwhelming to bear.

While Fang Zhou was dumbfounded, Ning Caichen and Yan Chixia were still hugging each other intimately, with Yan Chixia burying his head in Ning Caichen's arms, whispering sweet nothings to each other.

No, it was Ning Caichen and Nie Xiaoqian hugging intimately, but the scene was not romantic at all; instead, it was quite an eyesore.

Fang Zhou wondered if that Tree Demon buried underground had gone stupid, imprisoning male ghosts to lure passersby. You should at least ensnare good-looking ghosts; letting this bearded man out must surely hurt business, wouldn't it?

Wait a minute, didn't this bearded man lure this fool Ning Caichen here? Unbelievable.

"Right, Xiaoqian, let me introduce you."

Ning Caichen then remembered Fang Zhou was still there, quickly pulling Nie Xiaoqian over: "This Immortal Fang... um..."

She suddenly realized she hadn't asked for Fang Zhou's name yet.

Fang Zhou volunteered: "My surname is Fang."

Nie Xiaoqian looked at Fang Zhou with curiosity, gracefully saluting: "Pleasure to meet Immortal Fang."

Nie Xiaoqian's movements were graceful, her voice unhurried, indicating she had received a good education in life, possibly from a wealthy family.

But seeing a bearded man using elegant gestures to give a blessing, speaking softly with a rough voice, and staring at him with wide curious eyes, Fang Zhou felt like he was going to crack.

If this Nie Xiaoqian changed clothes, he could play Zhang Fei without feeling out of place. Fang Zhou was afraid he'd suddenly shout, "Me too."

Fang Zhou hesitantly asked: "Are you Yan Chixia?"

Nie Xiaoqian shook his head: "I am called Nie Xiaoqian."

Fang Zhou was unwilling: "Maybe you used to be Yan Chixia, but now you've lost your memory and think you're Nie Xiaoqian?"

"This... Immortal Fang, I'm quite sure I haven't lost my memory, and I've met Hero Yan before. We're not the same person; she's a woman!"

Nie Xiaoqian felt a bit wronged; he was a decent little man, how could he be that boorish big woman Yan Chixia.

He finished speaking and gave Ning Caichen a questioning look, as if asking, "What's going on with this Immortal Fang?"

Ning Caichen was also full of confusion because she couldn't figure out what Fang Zhou was doing either.

Fang Zhou sighed deeply, having to admit reality.

The bearded person before him was indeed not Yan Chixia, but Nie Xiaoqian.

Fang Zhou looked at Ning Caichen full of resentment: "Didn't you say your love with Nie Xiaoqian was not tolerated by the world?"

Ning Caichen nodded: "That's right. Xiaoqian is a ghost; I'm a human. Of course, the world wouldn't tolerate it, but I don't care."

Seriously, you meant human and ghost. I thought you were talking about the same gender.

Now it's not even about human and ghost, or humans and beasts either. Even paper people can be spouses. You've found a husband you can touch and feel; what's there to be dissatisfied with? Want to share your insights with me, the single dog?

Fang Zhou looked like he'd taken a blow, making the atmosphere a bit awkward.

Ning Caichen hurried to change the topic: "This Immortal Fang might help you retrieve your ashes urn, Xiaoqian."

Fang Zhou showed a helpless expression; he hadn't even agreed yet, and Ning Caichen was already speaking out in excitement.

Nie Xiaoqian obviously knew Ning Caichen's intentions all along and said to Fang Zhou: "My ashes urn is at the Tree Demon's roots; it's very dangerous there, with monsters under the Tree Demon guarding it. If Immortal Fang isn't fully prepared, please plan carefully and don't take unnecessary risks."

Fang Zhou's impression of Nie Xiaoqian suddenly improved.

Listen, Nie Xiaoqian might be a ghost, but he spoke sensibly, immediately advising not to take risks. Yet you, Ning Caichen, are a human but keep saying reckless words, insisting I risk my life. Do we have a grudge?

If it were earlier, Fang Zhou might have casually agreed, but now Ling Xiaoyue was already battling with the Tree Demon, so Fang Zhou felt this was an opportunity not to be missed.

Retrieving the ashes urn was one thing, but mainly it was about completing his task, or his life might be at stake.

Fang Zhou said to Nie Xiaoqian: "Whether I'm confident or not is another matter. Are you very familiar with Lanruo Temple?"

Nie Xiaoqian nodded: "I've been trapped in Lanruo Temple for decades, familiar with every plant and stone, I wouldn't go wrong even with my eyes closed."

Fang Zhou felt invigorated. Since Nie Xiaoqian was familiar with the place, things would get easier. He quickly said: "Then tell me everything you know, like the Tree Demon's situation, characteristics and number of monsters, the route to the Tree Demon's roots, as well as the Tree Demon's weaknesses. Try to focus on the important details."

Because there was too much to say, Nie Xiaoqian had to gather his thoughts first and then start from the beginning.

Nie Xiaoqian was the son of a high-ranking official from the previous dynasty. In life, he had an incurable disease and was buried in the Immortal's Tomb, known for its great feng shui after death.

Due to the unique feng shui of the Immortal's Tomb, his soul couldn't disperse, turning him into a mindless wandering ghost.

When he awoke again, he found the once-famous feng shui treasure land, the Immortal's Tomb, had become Wild Tomb Ridge. The renowned Lanruo Temple had also fallen into disrepair, with a Tree Demon already cultivated into a spirit appearing in the temple.

Once awake, Nie Xiaoqian was imprisoned by the Tree Demon, forced to lure travelers, providing the Tree Demon with Innate Yin Yang Qi and Blood Food.

Slowly, the Wild Tomb Ridge became deserted, with no one daring to come this way.

Years later, a group of monks settled in the Lanruo Temple's annex. Out of curiosity, Nie Xiaoqian once peeked, finding the monks peculiar, while the Tree Demon strictly forbade them from luring or attacking the monks.

Then, Nie Xiaoqian realized the monks were probably in league with the Tree Demon.

Sure enough, periodically, some people moved into the Lanruo Temple annex, and those ghosts had to lure these people.

Moreover, those people were no longer ordinary people, gradually becoming cultivators. Ning Caichen was the last ordinary person Nie Xiaoqian 'lured'. After that, those cultivators didn't need ghostly luring; they would find their way to Lanruo Temple themselves and all die there, their bodies dragged away by the Tree Demon's roots.

Regarding the specifics of the Tree Demon, Nie Xiaoqian knew little. He didn't know the Tree Demon's origins, type, or level, only that the subordinate monsters called the Tree Demon 'Grandfather,' and that those ghostly beings were managed and driven by the Seven Mysterious Yin Gods under the Tree Demon.

Although called Yin Gods, they were actually seven gourd fruits grown by the Tree Demon, cultivated into spirits. Nie Xiaoqian was very clear about the abilities of these seven Gourd Demons.

The largest gourd was incredibly strong, able to turn into a giant; the second gourd had thousand-mile eyes and sharp-hearing ear; the third gourd had a copper head and iron arm, impervious to blades and spears; the fourth gourd could control fire, spewing thunderstorms; the fifth gourd could control water, spewing lightning; the sixth gourd could become invisible, phase through walls; the seventh gourd carried a precious gourd that could absorb and refine everything.

Besides these seven gourds, it's said there was an eighth gourd, pure white, possessing the abilities of the previous seven. However, Nie Xiaoqian had never seen it.