729: Don't worry

Gui Zhou Island, amidst the cloud-shrouded mountains.

Figures, some riding escape light, some using Talismans to materialize objects for travel, moved in twos and threes, all traversing the peaks towards the same destination.

"Little Shixi, hurry up."

At this moment, a figure with a Black Small Beast perched on its shoulder streaked across the sky.

A slightly urging voice sounded in Zhou Shixi's mind.

"Elder Xiao Yi, with your status, why go through so much trouble just to ask Old Ancestor Tailai for a divination?

You even have to come and seek Opportunity with us juniors."

Zhou Shixi asked, looking somewhat puzzled.

A few days ago, news spread within the clan that Old Ancestor Tailai had emerged from seclusion and intended to establish a Tianji Hall within the clan.

It was to divine heavenly secrets for fortunate clan members, both those with the family surname and those married in.

This caused a stir among the clan's Disciples.

Within the Zhou Family, everyone deeply trusted Old Ancestor Tailai's abilities.

Moreover, Old Ancestor Tailai's deeds were too legendary, which made them trust him even more than his abilities.

Ever since Old Ancestor Tailai returned from the Luo River Zhao Clan, he had been in seclusion comprehending the Dao.

He only occasionally emerged from seclusion, distributing rare treasures, just like the heavens secret dial Zhou Shixi used before.

That heavens secret dial possessed infinite wondrous uses and was Zhou Shixi's most cherished item.

He always treasured it greatly.

Even he, who enjoyed sharing treasures with others, rarely took out this heavens secret dial.

Only a minority of the clan had obtained treasures produced by Old Ancestor Tailai.

But their profound mysteries had long since spread among the clan's Disciples.

Making countless Disciples secretly envious.

However, there had been no overt instances of bullying or struggle (contention) over such treasures.

Now, Old Ancestor Tailai had emerged from seclusion and established the Tianji Hall.

No matter how one looked at it, the Tianji Hall represented Opportunity.

"You don't understand."

Hearing this, the Black Small Beast, lazily perched on his shoulder, sighed.

Chaotic Sea was too far from the Western Border Demon Domain.

Ordinary Cultivators might never be able to leave Chaotic Sea in their entire lives, let alone visit that distant place.

In the past, she wouldn't have cared about the Demon Domain's affairs.

But now, she had unknowingly developed a concern.

"Sigh..."

"This Elder can't exactly use the back door, can I?"

The Black Small Beast shook its body, changing its posture.

She had a concern but didn't want to show it too obviously.

So she found this roundabout method.

If there was an Opportunity later, she would ask little Tailai to do a divination.

If not, then so be it.

"The Tianji Hall has already set its rules."

"It opens once a month, and only three people are chosen each time."

"Elder Xiao Yi, that probability is very small."

"But Elder Xiao Yi, don't worry, if I get one of those three Opportunities, I will definitely give it to you."

Zhou Shixi patted his chest with a confident expression.

In reality, he felt a bit helpless; if Elder Xiao Yi went personally, that one spot would definitely not escape her.

Even in the Zhou Family, social connections still existed.

"Hmph."

"This Elder never needs others to concede."

The Black Small Beast held its head high, its expression arrogant.

She was Chao Xiaoyi, the boss of the great Elder Beihai.

In this life, she would not be inferior to anyone!

"Yes, yes, yes."

Zhou Shixi chuckled evasively.

While the human and beast bickered.

The clouds ahead gradually cleared, and a not-so-tall mountain peak appeared before the human and beast. Below the peak stood a plaque, inscribed with the words 'Tianji'.

"We've arrived."

"Tianji Peak."

Zhou Shixi said softly.

His figure descended downwards.

"Elder Xiao Yi..."

"Brother Shixi..."

"Uncle Shixi..."

"Grandpa Xi..."

Figures familiar to Zhou Shixi appeared before his eyes.

By the time Zhou Shixi landed.

Greetings rang out one after another.

Chao Xiaoyi folded her wings back, adopting the dignified air of an Elder.

She no longer responded much, only occasionally nodding.

She had quite the presence.

Zhou Shixi smiled and returned each greeting.

"Oh no... so many people actually came..."

The Black Small Beast, with her Elder-like demeanor, secretly thought something was amiss.

So many people.

Too many to even glance over, choosing three spots from so many people.

What was the difference between this and searching for a needle in a haystack?

"Those old guys didn't come, though..."

A moment later, Chao Xiaoyi, who had looked around, felt a slight stir in her heart.

It seemed that the clan members and Disciples of the older generations hadn't come to join the fun.

That made sense.

No old geezer would be as brazen as her, coming to contend for Opportunity with the juniors.

Even if they had a need, they would probably communicate in private, secretly.

Chao Xiaoyi kept thinking.

Buzz~

Not long after the human and beast arrived.

On the not-so-tall Tianji Peak, rosy light bloomed.

The next moment, the clouds on Tianji Peak dispersed.

The Zhou Family Cultivators waiting there were shocked, and one after another, they looked towards the mountain.

At this moment.

A pair of young children, about five or six years old, descended from the mountain.

The children were a boy and a girl. Although their expressions were tense and they were secretly composed, upon seeing the number of people gathered at the foot of the mountain.

They still showed visible nervousness.

"Everyone... everyone, Elders, Hall Master, Hall Master has sent us two down the mountain to welcome the fated ones."

The boy on the left bravely and solemnly bowed.

His voice was slightly halting, but he still spoke boldly.

"It's Lu Qing, Lu Yan."

Zhou Shixi's heart stirred. These were a pair of children Old Ancestor Tailai had brought back from overseas more than ten days ago.

He didn't know their specific origins.

"Did Old Ancestor Tailai say how these three spots would be chosen?"

In the crowd, a young Cultivator asked softly.

This was exactly what the gathered clan members wanted to know, so they all looked towards the two children.

"The Hall Master said that when all you Elders arrived here, the fated ones already knew."

The serious-looking girl on the right replied loudly.

"This..."

Everyone hesitated slightly; this was too profound.

But on second thought, it seemed it should be this way; after all, it was Old Ancestor Tailai, so it ought to be mysterious.

"The first one."

At this moment, the boy on the left called out loudly.

As his voice fell.

Although no name was given, a figure suddenly appeared simultaneously in everyone's minds.

"Eh~ Is it me?"

The Black Small Beast, perched on Zhou Shixi's shoulder, felt a stir in her heart.

"Hehe, little Shixi, I knew it. This Elder's luck has always been good. I'm going."

Chao Xiaoyi was overjoyed. Her figure flickered, and she had already disappeared from Zhou Shixi's shoulder.

Zhou Shixi shook his head; he had known all along.

"It's Elder Xiao Yi..."

The figure of the Black Small Beast that appeared in everyone's minds was indeed Chao Xiaoyi.

"Please wait, all Elders."

After Chao Xiaoyi's figure disappeared, one of the children bowed respectfully.

At the top of Tianji Peak, there was a small, extremely simple thatched hut.

The door was wide open, and inside, a young figure sat cross-legged, wearing a scholar's turban, holding a feather fan, and with eyes like a galaxy.

"Elder Xiao Yi, don't worry."

When the Black Small Beast's figure appeared, before she could even speak, the young figure inside the hut stood up to greet her and paid his respects.