A carefree soldier king in the city

Chapter 509 Wudang

Many questions troubled him, and many mysteries lay before him, yet he could not find the answers. What troubled him even more was what he should do if he obtained God's treasure.

Saving all sentient beings? I am not a god, nor am I Guanyin, the savior of suffering. Can I do that?

If it doesn't concern me, I'll just walk away. To hell with the gospel, to hell with God's will—can I even do that?

"Kid, aren't you worrying about nothing? Why are you thinking so much?"

The old man's voice pulled him back to reality, and he said with a wry smile, "You make it sound so easy, but this mess is really deep!"

"Don't worry about whether it's deep or shallow. What's meant to be yours will be yours. Why make things difficult for yourself? Perhaps, once you get God's treasure, many things will be resolved."

"If that's the case, that would be great! But the problem is, there are some things you have to prepare in advance."

"Kid, why have you become so fussy? This isn't like the person I know!"

"Senior, please stop teasing me. I'm already overwhelmed!"

"I'm not mocking you, I'm trying to put you down."

"Uh!"

"Alright, stop thinking about it so much, let nature take its course!"

Chao Bufan gave a wry smile, then let out a long sigh, closed his eyes, and began to meditate and cultivate.

At the same time, in HXG province, L district.

Baihe and Tang Qianqian were discussing something in the office when Jiang Xinyun suddenly knocked on the door and entered, saying, "Boss, a lot of people have come outside. They say they are looking for you, and one of them claims to be a disciple of Wudang."

"Disciples of Wudang?" Baihe was slightly taken aback, then quickly exchanged a glance with Tang Qianqian, both looking puzzled. Baihe then understood, smiled slightly, and said, "Then let them in!"

"Yes, boss." Jiang Xinyun replied, then turned and left.

Soon, several elderly people and several young people walked in, including Zhang Tianshi.

"Immortal, your disciple greets you!" Zhang Tianshi bowed respectfully to Baihe.

Lily paused for a moment, then asked, "Master Zhang, who are they?"

An elderly man dressed in a gray Taoist robe with a Tai Chi Bagua diagram embroidered on his chest stepped forward, raised his hands, and said, "Immortal, this disciple is Qingxu, the head of Wudang Sect."

"This disciple is the abbot of Shaolin Temple, with the Dharma name Huiyuan."

"This disciple is Kongjue, the head of the Emei Sect."

"This disciple is Chu Tianxiong, the head of the Huashan Sect."

"This disciple is Liu Shan, the head of the Kongtong Sect."

"Greetings, Immortal!" After the five introduced themselves, they all bowed in unison.

Baihe smiled slightly and said, "So you are the current leaders of the five major sects! My apologies for my rudeness! Please, leaders, have a seat!"

"Thank you for the seat, Immortal."

After they were seated, Baihe smiled slightly and said, "Esteemed sect leaders, I am just an ordinary woman from the marketplace, not some immortal. You can just call me Baihe. May I ask what brings you all here together?"

Upon hearing this, the four leaders of Shaolin, Huashan, Emei, and Kongtong all looked at Master Qingxu, the leader of Wudang. Master Qingxu understood, hesitated for a moment, and then got straight to the point, saying respectfully, "Immortal, we have come here to learn from you."

"Ask me for advice? What makes you say that?" Lily asked in surprise.

Master Qingxu gave a bitter smile and said, "Although we are the leaders of the five major sects, we do not understand the meaning of cultivation. Although there are countless cultivation manuals in our sect, for thousands of years, not a single person has been able to truly embark on the path of cultivation. The true secrets of cultivation and enlightenment have long been lost."

Liu Shan, the leader of the Kongtong Sect, continued, "For thousands of years, all five of our sects have diligently studied and sought to explore the path of cultivation, retracing the teachings left to us by our ancestors. Yet, to this day, none of us have embarked on the path of cultivation. The vast land of China is boundless, and countless myths and legends have been passed down to this day. We know in our hearts whether they are true or false. The HX land is not lacking in reclusive cultivation families. We disciples have descended the mountain many times to search for the secrets of cultivation, hoping to promote them and revive the glory of our sects, but to no avail."

"Now," Master Qingxu continued, "although our five major sects have many cultivation techniques, they are all just for strengthening the body and improving health. They no longer possess the style of our ancestors. We disciples have come here specifically to ask the Immortal for guidance on the true path to cultivation and enlightenment. We hope you will grant our request. We would be extremely grateful."

Upon hearing this, Baihe and Tang Qianqian exchanged a glance and smiled at each other. Then, Baihe smiled slightly and said, "Esteemed sect leaders, I understand what you mean. You simply want to find what your ancestors gave you."

“Amitabha, that is indeed the case,” Abbot Huiyuan said, pressing his palms together. “I hope the immortal will enlighten me.”

Baihe smiled slightly and said, "Esteemed sect leaders, I am unworthy to receive your guidance."

"Immortal, we have come with sincere hearts, hoping—"

Master Qingxu spoke urgently, but Baihe stopped and smiled, saying, "This humble woman can naturally see the sincerity and goodwill of all the sect leaders. It's not that this humble woman is unwilling to instruct you, but this is a matter that we cannot make a decision on."

"Immortal—" the five sect leaders shouted sternly.

Baihe stopped again and said, "Sect leaders, please be patient and let me finish what I have to say."

"Please speak, Immortal Master," said Qingxu Zhenren respectfully.

Lily smiled and said, "Actually, even if you hadn't come to us, we would have come to you. Our men once told us about your five major sects and wanted to visit them when they had time, but they were too busy lately. Now that you've come, there's no need for us to visit our respective sects."

"Then what does the Immortal mean?" Master Qingxu asked, puzzled.

Lily smiled and said, "Professors, although I cannot presume to do this, there are others who will guide you."

"Really?" The five sect leaders were overjoyed.

Baihe nodded and smiled, saying, "Please return to your sects first, and someone will come to your sects the next day."

"This—" Master Qingxu and the others hesitated.

Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have no intention of lying to you. Someone will definitely go the next day."

Upon hearing this, Master Qingxu and the others exchanged glances, none of them daring to say anything more, and could only say in unison, "Yes, Immortal, then we disciples will take our leave!"

"Take care, everyone!"

After taking Master Qingxu away, Tang Qianqian smiled and said, "It seems that what Bufan said was right. What's meant to come will come."

Lily nodded and smiled, then said, "We cannot let the basic things our ancestors gave us be lost; what should be passed down must be passed down."