Wait a minute, where is my master?

"Cough, Yunzhao, Grandpa has come to see your friends."

Xia Xuanmin spoke without changing his expression or heart rhythm, passing a message to the Seventh Princess.

Just as Xia Yunzhao was wondering why her Grandpa needed to use messaging while being right in front of her, she saw Little White running up to her side quietly speaking while holding half a watermelon, "Sister Yunzhao, this old man started by saying he came to see the temple master for fortune-telling... then later said he was lost. Is he really your Grandpa?"

Husky asked while not forgetting to eat his own watermelon.

A question mark slowly formed above the Seventh Princess's head.

"What is all this? Grandpa left the palace early in the morning just to see Jin Xu, could it be...

As Xia Yunzhao speculated wildly in her mind, suddenly her ears began to feel hot. She remembered the question Xia Xuanmin had asked her last night."

"Yes, he is indeed my grandpa."

The Seventh Princess replied, her voice as faint as a mosquito's, a hint of shyness coloring her usually serene and elegant face.

She knew her guess was unlikely, Xia Xuanmin wasn't such a trivial person.

But as for feeling shy, she just couldn't help it.

...

Everyone present had cultivation, and though Xia Yunzhao spoke softly, everyone heard her.

Of course, except for Xu Qian.

The white-haired elder before them, being the Seventh Princess's grandpa, meant he was none other than the founding Emperor of Great Xia—Xia Xuanmin!

Upon learning this, everyone got up and approached to greet him politely.

Although Jin Xu worried that the other might have come to avenge his son, he still politely said in front of Xia Yunzhao, "Taoist has seen Grandpa Xia, the youngster was rude just now."

Yu Yaoer also said sweetly, "Hello, Grandpa Xia."

Age Chicken: "Cluck cluck!"

Only Little White said, "Shouldn't you call him Uncle Xia, temple master?"

Xia Xuanmin: "⊙▽⊙"

After the mutual greetings, Jin Xu explained about his master's connection with Xia Yunzhao's mother, but he didn't mention his master's disappearance.

Emperor Min was astonished in his heart, based on this young Taoist's statements, this man was indeed the elder of his granddaughter.

Therefore, he pondered for a moment and then said, "Young friend, since you have saved Zhaoer once and have such connections with her, it must be fate. However, you young people, each should speak for themselves, don't worry about those old-fashioned seniority issues."

Xia Xuanmin, having taken note from yesterday's conversation with Xia Yunzhao and her performance today, found it wasn't difficult to discern she favored this young Taoist, hence he specifically hinted at this.

Jin Xu, having heard this, looked somewhat bewildered; he didn't understand... but still responded with a known acknowledgment.

When talking to elderly folks, it's best to agree with them, whether he would act on it was another matter.

As long as this person wasn't here to seek revenge on his son, that was fine.

However, Jin Xu might not have understood, but Xia Yunzhao did, so she quickly changed the subject.

"Grandpa, so what exactly are you here for today? Just now I heard Little Fish Sister saying..."

"Cough cough, well..."

Xia Xuanmin thought this matter had already passed, but he got backstabbed by his own granddaughter.

However, Emperor Min was after all an experienced player, just saw him smiling slightly and threw a punch towards the void on his right!

This punch seemed ordinary, yet the spiritual power was restrained. The power surged out fiercely after the punch hit the air, and the spot where it hit shattered like a mirror into countless pieces, slowly falling off.

Eventually, a pitch-black hole, as tall as two people, appeared in the void.

Seeing this, everyone wore a baffled look, Jin Xu nearly instinctively took out his Hand Palm Thunder.

There was no helping it, seeing an older person attack always triggered him.

"Grandpa Xia, what is this?"

Little White couldn't contain his curiosity and was the first to ask.

"Hehe, I was just joking with the young friends. I heard about yesterday's battle at Mu Royal Mansion, the night watchman who chose death over betraying his friend, ultimately blinded and his ears pierced, unable to be healed. So today, I specifically brought an old friend here to treat the watchman."

While saying this, he smiled mysteriously at the pitch-black hole, "Old friend, it's time for you to appear."

He also secretly messaged, "Hurry up and help me out of this tight spot, later you can pick any treasure you want from the Great Xia National Treasury!"

Upon hearing this, Jin Xu and others looked towards the hole. The young Taoist, unable to contain his curiosity, secretly activated the Dongxuan Spirit Skill and probed his Spiritual Sense into the hole.

In the void, the pot-bellied monk who had been brought by Xia Xuanmin to provide support had lost his smile. He was enjoying the spectacle, witnessing the founding Emperor of Great Xia face such an embarrassing moment, what a priceless scene.

But suddenly he was called upon.

The pot-bellied monk, reluctantly stepping out from the void,

Though a mosquito's leg is small, it's still meat; helping someone out and getting to pick any treasure from the Great Xia National Treasury was a profitable deal.

"Amitabha, Master Xu, we meet again."

The monk wore a majestic look, but watching the young Taoist, his expression was inexplicable.

Just now, Jin Xu's Spiritual Sense came out, luckily catching Xia Xuanmin's whispered transmission.

"This founding Emperor of Great Xia seems quite different from the way Miss Yunzhao described him. No matter how you look at it, he seems like a retired old grandfather from past lives."

"Have you met him before?"

Xia Xuanmin secretly asked in a transmission.

"Hehe, the Buddha says, it cannot be told."

The rotund monk replied coldly.

"..."

Seeing that he could not extract any information from him, Xia Xuanmin turned with a chuckle to address the Taoists, "This is a high monk from Wanbao Temple, possessing numerous rare and exotic treasures; presumably, he can heal our night-watch friend."

The rotund monk glanced at Emperor Min smilingly, then scanned the courtyard and noticed Xu Qian, who was again wrapped in bandages and had shrugged off the support of a servant.

Xia Xuanmin followed the monk's gaze, raised his hand, and pulled Xu Qian back as he was about to walk into the pond on his own.

The little Taoist hastily transmitted his voice to him, reminding him that the courtyard was graced by the presence of Great Xia's emperor and begged him not to cause any more trouble.

In the darkness, soaking wet, Xu Qian heard Jin Xu's transmission. He bowed slightly, his expression excited as he spoke loudly, "Xu Qian, a Sixth-Grade night-watchman of Great Xia, pays his respects to the Emperor!" After finishing his greeting, he added, "Please forgive me for not being able to offer full courtesies due to my bandaged state, I hope Emperor Min will not take offense!"

His heart was also filled with joy.

"Following Taoist Jin Xu indeed was the correct choice; now I even have the opportunity to face the Emperor of Great Xia!"

In Xu Qian's mind, he didn't consider his injuries a serious matter at all. One day, when he ascended to the Nascent Soul Realm and could emanate his Spiritual Sense externally, being blind and deaf would no longer be an issue.

As for whether he could ascend to the Nascent Soul, Xu Qian might have had doubts before, but now his support was Jin Xu!

"The Taoist would never let me down!"

That was Xu Qian's firm belief.

Jin Xu indeed treated him well, just like now.

The little Taoist rotated Xu Qian, who was bowing toward him, redirected him, and then transmitted his voice again to inform him that the Emperor of Great Xia was on the opposite side.

Xu Qian: "..."

Xia Xuanmin: "..."

After a farce, the rotund monk examined the injuries carefully.

Then he pondered for a moment and said, "First, if this Master Xu can cultivate to ascension, he can regenerate an immortal body, and the eyes and eardrums corrupted by magic will grow back."

"Cough, let's discuss the second option instead."

Xia Xuanmin interjected appropriately. Asking a Sixth Grade Golden Core Realm night-watchman to cultivate to ascension? That's a joke, right?

Even the Emperor of Great Xia hasn't ascended!

"Second, take this pill I offer."

The rotund monk said indifferently.

He reached into his Qiankun Cloth Bag at his waist and took out a pill emitting a blue, gold, and white mist.

The pill in the monk's hand was securely enveloped by a Spiritual Power bubble. The tri-colored mist continuously transformed into little human shapes before bursting.

"Is this the Three Elements Rejuvenation Pill?"

Yu Yaoer recognized the pill as soon as the other party took it out.

"The lady has a keen eye," said the monk in an indifferent compliment.

"Little Yu, you recognize this?"

"Mmm, the pill has a tri-colored mist, and the mist can cyclically condense into human shapes. It's the same as the Three Elements Rejuvenation Pill grandma described in her letters," Little Fish Demon said, raising the jade tablet toward her master.

"And the effects of this pill?"

"Grandma said it can heal all physical defects because the pill itself is used for reconstructing bodies."

Since Yu Yaoer's grandma also said the pill was useful, Jin Xu addressed the rotund monk earnestly, "Master, I remember the rules of Wanbao Temple. You can pick whatever you want from what I have, as long as I can exchange it for this pill."

Jin Xu inwardly felt remorse for Xu Qian, who was injured because of him. Therefore, having a chance to heal him now, Jin Xu was willing to pay any price.

The rotund monk, hearing their conversation, thoughtfully glanced at Yu Yaoer.

Upon hearing the little Taoist's words, Xia Xuanmin started to speak, but before he could finish his first word, the rotund monk interrupted.

"Emperor Min, aside from the Dragon Energy of the state, there's nothing else I desire in Great Xia. So, let me discuss this with the young Taoist here."

Hearing this, Xia Xuanmin remained silent.

The Dragon Energy of the state was obviously not negotiable.

The little Taoist turned and bowed to Emperor Min, "Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Xia, Jin Xu has taken it to heart. However, as Brother Xu was injured because of me, let me handle the transaction with the master."

After saying that, he turned back around and calmly faced the rotund monk, "Master, whatever I have, you may choose as you please."

The rotund monk looked at the little Taoist smilingly and declared aloud.

"You're just like your master, honorable and loyal.

Let's do this, I won't make it hard for you.

You give me the magic that conceals your aura, and I will give you this pill. How about that?"

Jin Xu inwardly, "What?"

The rotund monk saw the puzzled expression on the little Taoist's face.

So, he repeated, "I said, teach me the magic that conceals yourself as a mortal. Then I will give you this Three Elements Rejuvenation Pill. How about that?"

After hearing this, Jin Xu shook his head calmly.

He didn't know any magic to conceal aura!