This Human Immortal Is Too Serious

It's a bit chaotic; let's sort things out.

Wu Wang looked at the Blue Bird struggling to lift its claw. He wanted to laugh several times but managed to stifle it.

He sensed that she felt her identity hadn't been exposed and didn't wish to reveal it yet. Although Wu Wang didn't know her reasons, he chose to support her unconditionally.

Then her identity isn't exposed yet.

Wu Wang tried his best to control his expression, so as not to look like a 'foolish man.'

Why did she suddenly appear?

Without any warning or prelude, she had just flown to him while he was asleep, flapping her small wings. He wondered if her long journey had tired her.

Yes, Divine Power.

Wu Wang frowned slightly, sensing the flow of Divine Power within the Blue Bird. However, it was obstructed by the Human Emperor's ancient Dao rhyme.

Unless he made physical contact, it would be impossible to clearly discern her current state. However, Wu Wang vaguely perceived that Little Jingwei's reshaping of herself this time meant she was no longer part of the Human race.

She was between god and spirit—a true Demigod.

Why is this?

The Human Emperor, her father, why would he create a Demigod body for his own daughter?

A multitude of doubts rose in Wu Wang's heart, making him feel slightly anxious. He worried that some of the Human Emperor's casual decisions might adversely affect the Blue Bird before him.

Couldn't he have discussed it with me first?

Right, Jingwei and I are in a freely developing relationship, and we haven't yet gone through the phase of meeting the parents. Senior Shen Nong hasn't fully accepted me for now.

No need to rush; it's better to take it slowly.

Shen Nong had already given so many betrothal gifts. He had also placed her—reawakened to live another lifetime—right in front of Wu Wang. This already seemed like a very clear hint.

"CHIRP?"

The Blue Bird called out, and Wu Wang looked down.

On the sheet of paper before him, a line of small characters was written in the ancient and complex pictographs of the Human Domain.

[Qingqing, formerly a civil official of the Xia Palace, in charge of provisions and military supplies.]

"So you're a senior from the Xia Palace," Wu Wang clasped his hands and smiled. "My apologies, my apologies."

The Blue Bird calmly nodded its head, already putting on the airs of a senior. Even its cries became somewhat... cadenced, as if she were issuing commands.

"CHIRP CHIRP."

Wu Wang: ...

Now she's even panting.

Lin Suqing asked from the side, "Young Master, would you like honey in your tea today?"

"Add some, make it sweeter."

Wu Wang responded and then said to the Blue Bird before him, "Since His Majesty the Human Emperor sent you to me, Senior, it must mean you possess exceptional talent. To be honest, although I'm not very experienced, I now have a bit of a reputation. On some major decisions in the Human Domain, I can…

"express some of my own immature, minor opinions.

"So, I must first ask you, Senior.

"Do you wish to spend your days leisurely here—drinking tea, admiring flowers, and discussing arts and romance—or do you wish to undertake some tasks, help manage some affairs, and continue to contribute your talents?"

The Blue Bird thought for a moment and then pointed its small wing at a nearby illumination artifact.

Understanding immediately, Wu Wang smiled and said, "In that case, Senior, you will henceforth be responsible, along with Suqing, for sorting out external news for me. As for the specifics of how to do it, she will teach you."

The Blue Bird nodded repeatedly. Its bird eyes glanced at Wu Wang, then swiftly shifted away as it spread its wings and flew to Lin Suqing's shoulder.

At this moment, Wu Wang truly felt a bit of melancholy deep inside.

Although he only grasped bits and pieces of information, having only overheard a few sentences just now, Wu Wang understood why Little Jingwei had come before him but did not dare to show herself.

It was because just as he was about to wake up earlier, the Blue Bird had pecked him, causing him to fall back into a deep sleep.

This had caught Jingwei off guard, revealing that there was now a thin, yet profound, barrier between them.

Love separated by mountains and seas; together, yet apart.

Wu Wang watched Lin Suqing and the Blue Bird whispering to each other, slumped in his chair. His face was calm, his eyes serene. Thoughts rose and fell in his mind like a babbling brook; though water splashed against the stones in its bed, the stream flowed on ceaselessly.

The Transcendent Realm.

For the first time, Wu Wang felt such an urgent desire to reach the Transcendent Realm and stand alongside the gods on the Great Dao.

He even considered abandoning the reconstruction of the Star Dao and instead accepting the Star God's Dao to merge once more with the Divine Soul he had separated.

Doing so would advance his achievement of the Transcendent Realm as much as possible.

Birdsong drifted in from beyond the window.

Wu Wang's state of mind gradually stabilized. His eyes, reflecting the figures of that person and that Blue Bird, were filled with tranquility.

She's already by my side; what else is there to worry about?

If she doesn't want to be recognized for now, then I'll follow her wishes.

Suddenly, a figure shrouded in clouds and mist floated over from the neighboring pavilion. Wu Wang roused himself and stood up to go outside and greet them.

Fairy Ling must have already seen through this matter; she had likely cautioned Jingwei not to let her disguise slip.

Wu Wang stepped outside the main entrance just as Ling Xiaolan landed gracefully, and their eyes met.

Why do I feel a bit guilty for no reason?

Wu Wang cleared his throat, smoothed out the ripples in his Dao Heart, and spoke softly, "Fairy, another senior has arrived here."

"Hmm?"

Ling Xiaolan pondered for a moment and then seemed to understand the gist of the situation.

She chuckled. "How is it that you also possess the ability to attract esteemed seniors?"

"It was all arranged by His Majesty, our Human Emperor; of course, I can only follow orders."

Wu Wang almost burst out laughing, and an unconscious smile also bloomed on Ling Xiaolan's lips.

She suddenly said, "Truthfully, I should also be considered your senior, having walked the path of cultivation for much longer than you."

"Then you should look at our current cultivation levels," Wu Wang calmly revealed his late-stage Yuanxian Realm cultivation.

Ling Xiaolan's mouth twitched slightly, and she huffed, "I don't possess the great technique of Enlightenment in Dream."

"Please come inside, Fairy," Wu Wang made a welcoming gesture, and Ling Xiaolan nodded slightly.

Her gaze brushed over the Blue Bird for a moment, then shifted to the side. A flicker of Immortal Light surrounded her as she released the suppression on her own splendor, allowing her Immortal Light to shine freely.

Wu Wang: ...

Was I overthinking this?

Ling Xiaolan asked, "Brother Wuwang, when shall we begin our joint cultivation?"

"We can start today," Wu Wang replied warmly. "How about we cultivate together here for a while? I still have half a day of other matters to attend to."

"Alright, that sounds good."

Ling Xiaolan glanced over the room's arrangement and walked on her own to the center of the hall.

In the corner, Lin Suqing felt the strength in the Blue Bird's talons on her shoulder. She couldn't help but repeatedly stroke the Blue Bird's feathers, all the while communicating with the bird in her heart.

Watching Ling Xiaolan take out a cushion about ten feet long, the Blue Bird almost fainted.

Are the customs in the Human Domain so liberal now?

Wasn't it said that under Father's leadership, the Human Domain had developed over long ages and established complete etiquette, with men and women both knowing what was proper?

Why would she spread out a bed in public like this!

No, that's not right. When I was a child living in the tribe, many adults would sneak into the woods in broad daylight. In those more remote tribes, the concept of spouses simply didn't exist...

Ah, what am I thinking about?

The Blue Bird quickly covered her eyes with her wings, only moving them away slowly after Lin Suqing called out to her several times in her mind.

Immortal Light swirled before them.

The Blue Bird's head tilted slightly, and then she calmly perched on Lin Suqing's shoulder.

"CHIRP?"

Is this what they call cultivating together?

Lin Suqing raised her finger and gently rubbed the Blue Bird's forehead, smiling as she said, "Let's go get some things ready. It seems quite a few people will be coming by later."

"CHIRP!"

The Blue Bird stretched its legs, looking rather forward to the upcoming 'schedule.'

Elsewhere, Ling Xiaolan frowned slightly. The two of them sat facing each other on the Yin Yang Tai Chi Diagram, each immersed in comprehending their own Dao. Ordinarily, they would connect and influence each other without issue.

But today, Ling Xiaolan said, "Brother Wuwang, focus."

"Please understand, please understand," Wu Wang replied via voice message with a chuckle. "My Dao Heart is a little unsettled."

Fairy Ling's voice message continued, "Brother Wuwang seems to be glowing with success. So, what are we doing just sitting here? Chatting?"

"Chatting isn't a bad idea," Wu Wang said slowly via voice message. "I truly didn't expect that after fainting from exhaustion this time and sleeping for three years, I would wake up to such a pleasant surprise. Fairy, has this news already spread throughout the Xuan Nu Sect?"

"Not yet. The Sect Master told me privately."

Ling Xiaolan opened her eyes a sliver and whispered, "The Sect Master had actually warned me long ago, telling me not to get too deeply involved."

Wu Wang hummed softly and spoke slowly, "Because of my strange affliction, I've deliberately avoided these matters in the past..."

"You don't need to say these things; I know how you feel at this moment."

Ling Xiaolan smiled. "I've said this before. We were friends then, we are friends now, and as for the future... let's just see how it goes."

Wu Wang opened his eyes, taken aback. He wanted to say something, but the words stuck in his throat.

Ling Xiaolan's long eyelashes trembled slightly as her eyes slowly opened. Her almond-shaped eyes fixated on Wu Wang as she sent a voice transmission, word by word:

"Although I don't wish to compete for anything, I also don't want to do nothing.

"These matters naturally depend on the intentions of both parties. Brother Wuwang, you don't need to persuade or soothe me.

"Compared to any woman, be she a Divine Spirit or a mortal, I am in no way lacking. I won't become preoccupied with personal gains and losses to the point of neglecting my cultivation.

"Brother Wuwang, this is what I feel. I don't want to go against my own Dao Heart. But ultimately, these are peripheral to cultivation.

"Both you and I are cultivating ourselves. We must rely on our own abilities to seek the principles of the Great Dao, and in the future, we must also take up the responsibility of protecting the Human Domain. That is what truly matters."

Wu Wang was speechless. He wanted to say something grand and righteous, yet he realized anything he said would be inappropriate.

"Fairy, let's cultivate."

"Hmm, has your Dao Heart calmed down?"

"It has," Wu Wang honestly confessed.

How could it not be calm?

Teacher Ling almost poked me in the forehead with her sword and scolded me for being so love-struck.

The two of them closed their eyes simultaneously. The rhythm of the Dao circulated around them, merging and harmonizing, slowly blanketing the entire small building.

In the corner, Lin Suqing fiddled with rows of Jade Talismans before her, dazzling Qingqing (the Blue Bird), who occasionally turned her head to peek at the center of the hall, her eyes inevitably filled with contemplation.

After half a day of cultivation, several people were already waiting outside the door, all stopped by the Whistling Snake.

To be fair, having an Evil God as a gatekeeper was indeed a bit frightening.

And it wasn't just frightening; it was also quite attention-grabbing.

—Within this half-day, who knew how many Human Immortals had extended their Immortal Consciousness to probe this place, and how many had pretended to be merely passing by.

From beginning to end, the Whistling Snake simply stood like a stone statue, already growing somewhat accustomed to this.

Inside the house, Wu Wang said, "Whistling Snake, stand down."

"HMPH."

The Whistling Snake snorted in response, ending Wu Wang's previous command to "stand guard here," and turned to walk towards the nearby shade.

She still preferred cooler spots.

GULP. GULP. Yang Wudi's Adam's apple bobbed. He wiped the cold sweat from his bald head and hurriedly rushed through the door, fearing that if he walked any slower, he'd be devoured by the Whistling Snake.

Following Yang Wudi, the Grand Elder and Elder Miao, his daughter, arrived hand in hand.

After them, several Deacons from the Punishment Hall also followed with lowered heads.

"Sect Master!" Yang Wudi shouted at the entrance, his loud voice carrying a deliberately prepared tremor.

Wu Wang had already returned to his desk, while Ling Xiaolan had gone upstairs to cultivate, avoiding these 'mundane affairs.'

Wu Wang chuckled. "Alright, stop with your act. Aren't you afraid the Grand Elder will slap you unconscious?"

The Grand Elder, following behind, raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly.

Elder Miao curtsied to Wu Wang, her charming eyes blinking softly, seemingly hinting at something.

That wasn't important; she always seemed to be hinting at something.

If it weren't for the restrictions of the Black Desire Door's cultivation technique, she would surely do more than just hint. She might even have her way with him completely and toss him a bag of Spirit Stones afterward!

"I'm going to spend time with Suqing. Sect Master, please attend to your official duties first."

With that, she swayed her slender waist towards the corner. Lin Suqing hastily called Immortal Mu over and entrusted Qingqing (the Blue Bird) to her care.

She dared not let Her Highness Jingwei spend too much time with *that* 'master' (Elder Miao).

Here, the Grand Elder took a seat to the side on his own. Yang Wudi had already moved forward to whisper a few words to Wu Wang, reporting on the matter Wu Wang had instructed Lin Suqing to relay a few days ago, tasking him with an investigation.

"You can't find him?"

"Sect Master, this subordinate has already asked the Four Seas Pavilion for help in the search," Yang Wudi replied earnestly. "However, the Southeastern Region is currently somewhat turbulent. That Ascending Immortal Realm cultivator named Sanxian might have already returned to the Human Domain."

Wu Wang frowned. "I recall instructing the Four Seas Pavilion to keep a close watch on this senior's whereabouts."

Yang Wudi grimaced. "They wouldn't say it outright, but they lost track of him."

"What about Old Snow Eagle?"

"Him, they found right away."

Yang Wudi quickly recounted, "Old Snow Eagle of the Demon Suppression Ground. He is currently in Jiuhuang City and is now a member of the Four Seas Pavilion. In the Southeastern Region, his reputation surpasses even those of the Transcendent Realm experts.

"Of course, this is because all the Transcendent Realm masters are guarding the Human Domain, and most of the humans in the Southeastern Region are unaffiliated cultivators, with the Heavenly Immortal Realm being the effective ceiling."

Speaking of this, Wu Wang looked at the Grand Elder beside him and asked, "Can Wudi be promoted to Elder now?"

The Grand Elder nodded slightly, chuckling. "According to the Sect's rules, it's certainly possible. However, it depends on whether Lord Wudi will grace us with his acceptance and give the Sect this opportunity."

"Oh my! Grand Elder, should I kneel before you?" Yang Wudi was almost in tears, hastily saying, "You can't put me on the spot like this! Everything I have was given to me by the Sect. If the Sect hadn't taken me in back then, I would have long been devoured by wild beasts!"

"HAHA! HAHAHAHAHA!" The Grand Elder threw his head back and laughed, then waved his hand.

"I'm just teasing you; no need to be nervous.

"Sect Master, I believe Yang Wudi has enhanced our Sect's prestige externally and already possesses considerable influence internally. Now that he has reached the Heavenly Immortal Realm, he can naturally be appointed as a Sect Elder, serving as an example for all disciples."

Yang Wudi immediately bowed repeatedly in thanks.

Wu Wang smiled. "Then issue the Sect Master's decree. Have the Technique Teaching Hall select an auspicious day for the banquet."

"Yes," the Grand Elder stood up and agreed, while Yang Wudi chuckled nonstop.

Yang Wudi hadn't forgotten Wu Wang's command and quickly asked, "Sect Master, shall we invite Old Snow Eagle to the Human Domain?"

Wu Wang thought carefully and replied, "We can have the Four Seas Pavilion send someone to inquire if this senior is interested in developing his prospects in the Human Domain. Remember to instruct them that their attitude must be sincere, not condescending, and certainly not overbearing."

"Understood. I will contact the Four Seas Pavilion immediately."

Yang Wudi cupped his hands, accepted the order, and rushed out energetically.

Senior Sanxian's whereabouts unknown?

Wu Wang sat there, pondering for a while, then glanced at the 'token' kept in the deepest part of his Yin and Yang ring.

Later, I still need to discuss this with my father-in-law... The mysteries surrounding this senior are truly numerous.

Hmm, I might as well ask the old senior how much longer his daughter will stay in the Spirit Pool.

The Grand Elder reminded him, "Sect Master, several Deacons have been waiting for a while."

"My apologies, I was a bit distracted."

Wu Wang apologized with a smile. The Deacons bowed respectfully, saying they wouldn't dare presume, and brought forth recent official documents for Wu Wang's review.

After being busy like this for four hours, the stars were spread across the sky outside the window.

The Deacons took their leave. Wu Wang got up to see them off, reminding them that "criminal punishments for immortals and mortals must be distinguished and not judged uniformly." The Deacons each responded, fully understanding the meaning within the Hall Master's words.

I point out the big picture; you handle the details.

After one group left, another arrived; Wu Wang had an unusual number of visitors tonight.

There were Elders from the Heavenly Craft Pavilion who came to pay their respects, Stewards from the Four Seas Pavilion who brought tonics, commanders sent by the Human Emperor's Imperial Guards to inquire about Wu Wang's injuries, and Ji Family guards sent by Ji Mo with a message.

The Blue Bird watched quietly from the side. Seeing Lin Suqing busily rushing about nonstop, she wanted to help but didn't dare revert to her human form.

Lin Suqing thoughtfully explained via voice transmission, "This is because the Young Master slept for three years. It's usually not this busy; most of his time is spent on cultivation."

"CHIRP CHIRP."

That's a relief.

「As dawn was about to break」

A voice calling "Teacher!" came from outside the door.

Wu Wang hadn't planned to go out to greet him; Lin Qi was no stranger, so there was no need for such formalities.

But when Lin Qi entered, he directly knelt, which really made Wu Wang's scalp tingle.

"Teacher!" Lin Qi's eyes reddened as he bowed his head and exclaimed, "Disciple was incompetent! I caused Teacher to be gravely injured and the Human Domain to suffer heavy losses!"

"What are you doing?" Wu Wang, feeling the fluctuating Dao rhyme around Lin Qi, realized Lin Qi had just broken through a major realm, placing him on par with Wu Wang's current cultivation level. He knew Lin Qi hadn't been idle these past three years.

—Wu Wang now possessed the Star God's Great Dao; if he chose not to dismantle and reconstruct it, his cultivation speed would be remarkably fast.

In a certain sense, he *was* the Star God.

Moreover, after this battle with the Whistling Snake, Wu Wang's connection with the Star God, as well as the fusion of his Divine Soul with the Star God's body and the Great Dao, had become even tighter.

"This isn't like you," Wu Wang laughed. "What happened to your usual aloofness and stern demeanor? How come you're so easily emotional now?"

Lin Qi looked ashamed and hurriedly asked, "Does Teacher require this disciple to revert to how I was?"

"No need, this is fine." Wu Wang patted Lin Qi on the shoulder. "Come, sit down."

"Oh, Teacher," Lin Qi said as he took out a brocaded box from his sleeve. "This is a token of thanks that my father asked me to bring."

"Why be so formal?" Wu Wang took the brocaded box and weighed it for a moment. Upon opening it, he found a jet-black precious ruler upon which flowed a trace of the Dao of Heaven and Earth's Dao rhyme.

"This is a fine treasure," Wu Wang said. "You don't mind if I give it to someone else, do you?"

Lin Qi smiled. "It is all up to Teacher's arrangements."

"Grand Elder, take a look." Wu Wang passed the precious ruler to the Grand Elder, who took it and examined it, a bright light appearing in his eyes.

Clearly, he was quite fond of such a treasure capable of measuring Heaven and Earth.

Then, Wu Wang took Lin Qi to the corner, specifically calling over Lin Suqing and the Blue Bird. He mentioned that Lin Qi was a close friend and confidant, as well as his disciple in name.

He had promised to introduce the girl who had been trapped on a desolate island for so many years to his friends and family.

He intended to fulfill each of those promises.

Lin Qi sensed for a moment and, noticing that the Blue Bird's Dao rhyme was biased towards the Yin of Kun, understood at once.

A prospective Teacher's wife, then. There are several of them already.

「Meanwhile.」

In the northwest of the Human Domain, atop the mountain peak where Stone City stood, lay the Lin Residence. In its backyard, a dark figure emerged from the shadows on the ground. It headed towards the Lin Residence's study, slipped inside, and vanished without a trace.