CHAPTER 332: CHAPTER 210: SO THE CELESTIAL DAO DID IT TOO!

The saying "distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors," takes on new meaning when going across thousands of miles to settle here together, as the camaraderie forged during this shared endeavor deepens.

Li Ye, having had his luggage "taken" away, followed his master and watched the surrounding excited people, suddenly thinking it might not be bad to stay here for a while.

...

Soon.

They arrived at Dongcang Town.

This Dongcang Town, of course, is not the original town.

It’s an area specially partitioned by Li Ye for mortals to live in.

Several outer disciples of the Four Seasons Sect had already been waiting at the town entrance, starting to verify identities one by one, and then distributing residence jade talismans for inside the town.

As luck would have it, one person was Liu Suiling, who had once conversed pleasantly with Li Ye during the construction of Residence 5625 for outer disciples, even leaving behind a Guardian Tiger Stripes Spirit Dog.

Who knows what kind of tempest arose in Liu Suiling’s sea of consciousness when he saw Li Ye for an instant.

"This gentleman..."

Liu Suiling almost faltered in his grip when he saw the man standing in front of Li Ye.

"Hm?" Jiang Suxing chuckled, "Is it that this Immortal finds my face unbearable? Why do you keep looking at my brother and me?"

The comment nearly scared Liu Suiling to death, as he hurriedly said, "Just... you look somehow familiar. Here are your identity jade pendants, please come in."

"Right now the town’s places are all vacant, you two can choose a place to settle down.

You each can receive ten acres of fertile land to farm, with all the produce belonging to you for the next ten years, and you can wait until three years later to start paying the grain tax..."

To avoid anything being exposed, he promptly distributed the identity jade pendants to Jiang Suxing and Li Ye and explained the benefits for settlers, quickly sending the two away.

Once he watched them walk away, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Beside him, a disciple teased, "These two mortals might be descendants of a True Man, or from a family clan, mightn’t they?"

Liu Suiling’s just-relaxed heart suddenly tensed again.

He glanced at their already disappeared silhouettes within the town, then reprimanded, "Talk less and do more! This Dongcang Town is overseen by True Man Lingye, and do you really think the mortals who come here are ordinary people?

What does the sect say about this?

Maybe within this Dongcang Town, your junior brothers or sisters will emerge, and your attitude really deserves punishment!"

His harsh words made the disciple turn pale, swiftly retracting scattered thoughts, focusing on work more seriously and calmly.

From afar, Li Ye had been observing, having overheard the conversation.

He asked his master, "What do you think of Liu Suiling?"

His master replied absent-mindedly, "It’s up to you whether to cultivate him if you find him agreeable, since for us, liking someone is most important!"

Speaking, he suddenly sensed something, winked at Li Ye.

Li Ye instantly understood.

A moment later.

All color drained from his face as he feigned an enfeebled appearance, intermittently coughing, while being supported by his master forward.

His master turned to him with a changed complexion, "Brother! You must hold on! I’ve heard the Guardian Immortal Chen is approachable here, I’ll take you to beg him!"

Originally discussing settling places, the warm-hearted folks nearby quickly gathered upon seeing Li Ye’s dwindling state.

"Oh! What’s happened to Brother Li?"

"Quick, let’s go to the guardian’s residence!"

"I just saw some cloud light land, surely an Immortal is inside!"

Without a word, they left their luggage and belongings aside, crowding Jiang Suxing and Li Ye towards the guardian’s residence.

Before long, upon reaching the residence, they shouted:

"Immortal! Please save us!"

Poor Chen Mo, having just finished wrapping up various affairs at Dongcang Marketplace, planning a respite here, felt conflicted upon hearing this call and swept his divine sense.

He had no idea how he should react.

Though aware his master and junior mixed among mortals, he hadn’t expected such a situation to arise.

He sighed slightly.

Compelled to transform into a puff of blue smoke, appearing magically before all without any trace of mundane aura.

His voice not loud, but directly resonated within everyone’s heart.

"You all have come bringing your families, stabilizing the border for our Four Seasons Sect is truly a great achievement, whatever matter calls for my help, please speak up!"

Jiang Suxing promptly supported the ailing Li Ye forward, attempting to kneel, only for Chen Mo, startling from nearly falling over, to swiftly stop him with a subtle force.

Despite his heart pounding, Chen Mo couldn’t help but feign displeasure:

"Why kneel?"

"My Four Seasons Sect holds no principle for bowing upon meeting an Immortal!"

"Yes, yes..." Jiang Suxing exemplified a worried brother perfectly, pleading, "Immortal Elder, please look at my brother. He’s been frail since birth, asking you to save him!"

Chen Mo: "..."

Previously accompanying his master for mundane excursions, having done similar things, yet faced with this scenario in person he felt bemused.

"Alright then."

"Since chance brings me here, it’s fate."

He waved his sleeve broadly.

"Whoosh!"

From beyond the Heavenly Dome descended a splendid celestial light, instantly enveloping Li Ye. The previously frail Li Ye visibly recovered, returning vibrant and lively.

He expressed "jubilation," halting a moment before kneeling, posing bravely greeting Chen Mo, "Thank you, Immortal, I still have one more request!"

"Go ahead," Chen Mo already had guesses.

Li Ye bowed again, then solemnly stated, "I once had the chance to meet an... Immortal, who taught me the art of house construction, but alas lacking Spiritual Power. Could the Immortal grant me a Spirit Stone?

I possess little skill and only hope to help fellow villagers build homes, letting everyone reside in homes of Immortals!"

"Boom!"

The previously clear Heavenly Dome suddenly rumbled with a clap of thunder.

Startling everyone to look up.

Even Jiang Suxing wondered looking up.

Muttering, "This can count as a vow? The Celestial Dao seems too sensitive, like the petals of a mimosa, reacting to a mere touch."

Chen Mo grew increasingly weary.

How could this invoke the Celestial Dao’s attention?

He realized he seemed more fatigued here than handling marketplace affairs, still needing to maintain a knowing demeanor:

"Li Ye."

"That was our sect’s Thunder God, having heard your vow. Having sworn such an oath, I’ll bestow you a treasure!"

With another handwave.

A seemingly ordinary Spirit Stone emitting five-colored radiance fell before Li Ye.

"This item is the treasure of our Four Seasons Immortal Sect, the celestial vein-defining Five-Colored Stone, given to you now."

"Remember your vow; don’t break it!"

He promptly departed after speaking, fearing lingering longer might unravel him.

Li Ye enthusiastically received the now shining ordinary Spirit Stone, heralding, "Thank you, Immortal, for the treasure!"

He then activated Spiritual Qi on the spot, pretending to "cast spells" using the "Five-Colored Stone," chanting as the ground abruptly rose like a giant hand kneading soil.

Before long, a fine mansion appeared.

The mansion’s walls adorned with shimmering azure spiritual light gradually expanded, while a sudden thunderbolt descended from the Heavenly Dome, striking the mansion.

Then...

The mansion suddenly "stood up."

From its base grew roots resembling Spirit Plants, entwined into shapes akin to feet, joyously moved around Li Ye jumping.

It appeared dexterous.

This spectacle left the surrounding villagers, observing Four Seasons Sect disciples, and Chen Mo and Jiang Suxing, altogether speechless.

This... what was this?