Chapter 1 Is It Real?

"Are you telling the truth? Are you sure that's the Qinglian Jade Hairpin?"

Dao Shou's beautiful eyes widened as she asked anxiously, her voice rising several notches.

"Uh, well, I'm not sure either. I just think it looks very similar..."

Asked by Dao Shou, Deng Lian hesitated.

Although she was already 90 percent sure that it was the Qinglian Jade Hairpin.

But what if? What if it wasn't? The anger caused by Dao Shou's disappointment was not something she, a mere outer disciple, could bear.

Even the Guan Master of the Lotus Monastery couldn't!

Dao Shou was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Well, I understand."

Immediately afterward, the figure of Dao Shou in the dressing mirror rippled and became blurred.

After the ripples flashed, the dressing mirror turned back into a dressing mirror, reflecting the appearance of Deng Lian.

The Guan Master of the Lotus Monastery frowned slightly: "Dao Shou really is decisive. She cut off the connection before even telling me what to do. Staying in the Immortal Hidden Realm for too long must have caused hormonal imbalances, making her moody."

Just as Deng Lian was silently complaining, a Daoist nun wearing a plain robe and a Daoist crown appeared behind her.

It was Dao Shou, who had just had a 'video call' with Deng Lian.

Deng Lian felt a chill down her spine. When she looked back, she was completely chilled.

"D-Dao, Dao, Dao Shou..."

She never expected that Dao Shou would come in person. If Dao Shou had heard what she just said, would she still be alive?

Deng Lian immediately wanted to find a piece of tofu and knock herself out.

But fortunately, Dao Shou didn't make things difficult for her and didn't care about those words. She had more urgent matters.

"Where is that person named Chen Xiao now?"

Dao Shou asked urgently.

"H-he, he is in a meditation room in the Daoist temple."

Deng Lian replied tremblingly.

"Take me to see him!"

Dao Shou ordered directly.

"Yes, Dao Shou!"

Deng Lian quickly got up and led the way.

At the same time, a shocking wave had risen in her heart.

As the Guan Master of the Lotus Monastery, Dao Shou had once given her a task: if anyone came to the Lotus Monastery with the Qinglian Jade Hairpin, she was to notify Dao Shou immediately.

Dao Shou had shown her a portrait of the Qinglian Jade Hairpin, so Deng Lian had never seen the real thing.

She now only hoped that the one in Chen Xiao's hands was the real Qinglian Jade Hairpin.

Otherwise, given how much Dao Shou valued it, if she knew it was fake, the anger would surely ignite.

After all, the hidden sects of the Immortal Hidden Realm only had one chance a year to enter the secular world... and Dao Shou used the Heavenly Lotus Sect's once-a-year opportunity on this Qinglian Jade Hairpin.

Therefore, the degree of her attention to the Qinglian Jade Hairpin was evident.

The two left Deng Lian's living room, walked through a connecting corridor, and finally arrived outside the meditation room where Chen Xiao was.

"Dao Shou, Benefactor Chen is inside."

Deng Lian said, and was about to open the door.

"Wait!"

Dao Shou suddenly stopped her, and Deng Lian's hand recoiled as if electrocuted.

Looking at Dao Shou again, she carefully tidied up her Daoist robe, smoothed her hair, and then looked at Deng Lian with a questioning look.

Deng Lian was a little confused at first, then suddenly realized, and said, "Dao Shou looks dignified and very proper."

"Yes."

Dao Shou nodded in satisfaction and said softly, "Open the door."

Deng Lian gently pushed open the door, and the face of an unfamiliar man came into Dao Shou's beautiful eyes.

It's not him!

A layer of disappointment quickly covered her beautiful eyes.

Dao Shou remained calm and stepped into the meditation room.

Deng Lian didn't know whether to introduce Dao Shou's true identity to Chen Xiao. As she was hesitating, she suddenly heard Chen Xiao say, "Great Perfection of the Divine Sea Realm, half a step away from the Transformation Void Realm. Not bad cultivation... I presume Daoist is a disciple of the Heavenly Lotus Sect?"

Deng Lian was a little surprised. To be able to see Dao Shou's cultivation realm with just one glance, this strength was worthy of being able to kill the young master of the Heavenly Blood Sect.

"This poor Daoist is Qinglian, the Dao Shou of the Heavenly Lotus Sect."

Dao Shou introduced herself calmly, her voice cold and devoid of emotion.

Chen Xiao was a little surprised. The Dao Shou of the Heavenly Lotus Sect? Not even in the Transformation Void Realm?

It seemed that these hidden sects were not as powerful as he had imagined!

"I am Chen Xiao."

Chen Xiao cupped his fist at Qinglian Dao Shou and introduced himself.

"I heard from Deng Lian that the Qinglian Jade Hairpin is in your hands?"

Since it wasn't the person she wanted to see, Qinglian Dao Shou cut straight to the point and asked directly.

"Are you talking about this?"

Chen Xiao took out the jade hairpin that Tu Shan Che had given him.

Seeing the jade hairpin, Qinglian's eyes widened suddenly, her nostrils flared slightly, and her breathing became a little faster.

"Where did you get this jade hairpin? Who gave it to you?"

Qinglian Daoist was excited. This appearance was really inconsistent with the 'Supreme Forgetfulness' Dao that she practiced.

No wonder her cultivation was so poor!

Chen Xiao silently complained in his heart.

In fact, he had already guessed that the old sly fox Tu Shan Che had something going on with this Qinglian Daoist.

This jade hairpin might be a token of love between the two of them.

Because of the different paths of humans and demons, the relationship between the two was certainly not allowed by the secular world.

In addition, after the catastrophe five hundred years ago, the hidden sects moved into the Immortal Hidden Realm, and the demon race hid in the Qingqiu Secret Realm.

Lovers were separated, unable to be together, turning into a tragic love story.

"Tu Shan, my brother, gave it to me. I wanted to enter the Immortal Hidden Realm, and he told me that if I came to the Lotus Monastery with this jade hairpin, someone would naturally help me."

Chen Xiao was not interested in the karma between Tu Shan Che and Qinglian Daoist. He only wanted Qinglian Daoist to help him enter the Immortal Hidden Realm.

Hearing the three words 'Tu Shan Che', Qinglian Daoist's body trembled very obviously, even Deng Lian, who was four or five meters away from her, felt it.

So he's still alive! Since he's still alive, why doesn't he come to me? Is he doing well now? Does he have a new Dao companion by his side?

Qinglian Daoist's heart was full of mixed feelings. In the end, she could only ask one question: "Where is he?"

And Chen Xiao read a lot from her eyes.

So, Chen Xiao replied, "Tu Shan, my brother, leads the demons..."

He was only halfway through his sentence when Qinglian Daoist suddenly turned around and slapped Dian Lian unconscious.

Then she turned back, looked at the stunned Chen Xiao, and said casually, "It's okay, continue."

The Heavenly Lotus Sect Dao Shou had a lover, and the lover was a demon cultivator... Obviously, this kind of secret was not something an outer disciple should hear.

Poor Deng Lian Guan Master... Chen Xiao silently sympathized, and then continued: "Tu Shan, my brother, leads a group of fellow demons to recuperate in the Qingqiu Secret Realm. He is doing very well now. Please don't worry, Qinglian Daoist."

"Oh, so he did hide in the Secret Realm..."

Qinglian Daoist seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and then suddenly spat, "I'm not familiar with him, what does it matter to me if he's doing well? Why should I worry about him!"

Chen Xiao was speechless. The worry was written all over her face, and she said she wasn't? Could her attempt to cover it up be any more obvious?

She said she wasn't worried, but when she saw that Chen Xiao didn't speak, she couldn't help but ask, "Then, has he made any Dao companions?"

When he first heard the two words 'Dao companion', Chen Xiao was stunned for a moment, and then he understood that Qinglian Dao Shou was asking him if Tu Shan Che had a new girlfriend.

"As far as I know, Tu Shan, my brother, has been single for the past five hundred years."

Chen Xiao said seriously.

As for whether he was really single all the time, how would Chen Xiao know?

Chen Xiao only knew that if he wanted to enter the Immortal Hidden Realm, he still had to rely on this Daoist who still had feelings for Tu Shan Che.

So naturally, he would say what she wanted to hear.

Sure enough, when Qinglian Daoist heard Chen Xiao say this, she breathed a sigh of relief again, and then muttered, "Hmph, I don't think any woman would like him. How many women in this world are as blind as I am?"

"Cough cough, Qinglian Daoist, those are your inner thoughts, but you don't have to say them out loud."

Chen Xiao complained.

Qinglian Daoist glared at Chen Xiao and said lightly, "Looking at your expression, you obviously guessed the relationship between me and him. Since that's the case, then you're not an outsider. Tell me, what do you want to do?"

How am I not an outsider? Who's not an outsider with you? This Daoist is really a natural!

Chen Xiao slandered in his heart, and said truthfully, "I want to ask Daoist to help me. I want to enter the Immortal Hidden Realm."

"This poor Daoist naturally knows that you want to enter the Immortal Hidden Realm. Dian Lian has already told this poor Daoist."

Qinglian Daoist finally showed a serious expression on her face. "What this poor Daoist wants to ask is, what are you planning to do by sneaking into the Immortal Hidden Realm?"

"Your cultivation is very profound, even I can't see through it, but I can tell that you are not a demon cultivator, so I am very curious, why is Tu Shan Che willing to help you enter the Immortal Hidden Realm?"

After listening to Qinglian Daoist's words, Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment, and finally chose to believe this woman. This was based on his trust in Tu Shan Che.

"I heard that there is a Sacred Relic in the Immortal Hidden Realm, and I am determined to get it!"

Chen Xiao's tone was calm but firm.

"You want to get your hands on the God-Slaying Sword?"

Qinglian Dao Shou was startled, and suddenly realized, pointing at Chen Xiao and said, "This poor Daoist knows who you are! This poor Daoist has heard that someone has already collected four Sacred Relics. I didn't expect it to be you!"

Although surprised, Qinglian Dao Shou's eyes revealed a hint of relief.

This was probably because it had something to do with Tu Shan Che, Chen Xiao guessed secretly.

In fact, this was indeed the case. Qinglian Dao Shou had always known that Tu Shan Che was planning something big, and the fact that he could make friends with this young man who had collected four Sacred Relics was obviously good news.

"You know me?"

Chen Xiao didn't expect that people in the Immortal Hidden Realm knew about him, and knew that he had collected four Sacred Relics.

"It's not just me who knows. Your name has spread throughout the entire Immortal Hidden Realm!"

Qinglian Dao Shou said.

"I see... That's not right. When I said my name just now, you didn't seem to show any surprised or shocked expression."

Since my great name has spread throughout the Immortal Hidden Realm, shouldn't you at least show some respect for the name 'Chen Xiao'?

"Hehe, this is the first time I've heard the name Chen Xiao, only because you have another name in the Immortal Hidden Realm."

In Chen Xiao's puzzled eyes, Qinglian Dao Shou said with a smile, "In the Immortal Hidden Realm, they all call you 'that boor from the secular world'!"