Since it had beco reality, Hou Niao had no choice but to address the issue. Adopting a confrontational attitude now would only create problems for himself without any benefit.
Therefore, he had to appear friendly, first to break down the little peacock’s guard, and then find the right ti, the right environnt, and the right people to rid himself of this burden.
"We’re heading to Anhe Palace, the headquarters of the Anhe Daoist Sect. There are over a thousand cultivators there, including many envoys from the Upper Realm who, like you, smuggled in from Hell Star. Nineteenth Aunt, you can underestimate the Jinxiu Cultivation World, but you cannot underestimate these people. That’s why I told you, you mustn’t reveal your true form. Behind them is the Daoist Heritage, which includes your Peacock Clan, and can’t be underestimated, right?"
The little peacock snorted, but her tone was noticeably less aggressive than before, clearly aware of the stakes,
"Who are they?"
"Taiqing Yuqing Shangqing, Taixuan Huangting Purple Cloud, Hunyuan Chisu Guangling, Da Fang Zhou Yi Dongyuan Yunjiao. Have you heard of them from your elders, Nineteenth Aunt?"
The little peacock looked at him suspiciously, "Just trying to scare with these nas. Why are they all gathered here if each has its own Daoist lineage?"
Hou Niao sighed, "I’ll explain later, which is also why I’m staying here. But I want to know, have you t them on Hell Star?"
The little peacock shook her head, "I snuck in secretly, with Grandpa Spiritual Treasure opening the back door. It was just a few days before the space channel was opened, so I don’t know anyone, and no one knows ."
Hou Niao nodded, that dicine King Furnace really knew the ways of the world. Clearly, these rules apply to the minor cultivators, but to those truly high-end beings in the universe, it’s like a sieve.
He hurriedly filled in this troubleso person about every aspect of the current situation at Anhe Palace, fearing she’d make a fool of herself with her ignorance.
However, the more complicated it got, the more excited the little peacock beca. Her life in the universe for hundreds of years had been so lonely, and now that she’d entered the human world full of intrigue and deception, she felt truly happy. At least life had beco interesting, hadn’t it?
It seed leaving those three old guys was the right choice, following a Sword Cultivator was indeed more fun. Just like her elders once told her: If you want a vibrant life, make a Sword Cultivator friend, then you won’t even need enemies...
The elders were right, at least this Sword Cultivator she t was a ss of troubles he couldn’t shake off.
The architecture of Anhe Palace was full of beauty. Hou Niao had seen similar places too many tis, but for the little peacock, it was her first ti,
In the universe, the ancestral land of the peacocks didn’t need buildings; the Starry Realm itself was their palace, the vast void their pasture, with the ubiquitous Void Beasts being their flock. Human architecture was too small for them, too small to even flap their wings.
But when she transford into human form, everything beca enchanting, as beauty always delights the senses.
Hou Niao gave her one final scrutinizing glance, finding that even at close proximity, he couldn’t sense her otherworldly aura. For sacred creatures like peacocks, this ability seed innate, unlike those low-level Demon Beasts on the continent, whose human forms still gave away their origins at a glance, through scent, deanor, essence, habits, and a host of other betrayals.
But for the Peacock Clan, these things simply didn’t exist.
The two of them slowly hovered low above Anhe Palace, with cultivators coming and going, but upon seeing Hou Niao, they all lowered their heads respectfully.
"Xiao Niao, you seem quite respected here." The little peacock was surprised.
"Of course, my character is well-known." Hou Niao boasted shalessly.
"But why do I feel they fear rather than respect you?" The peacock’s senses were exceptionally sharp.
"What’s the difference? I lead with virtue." Hou Niao stubbornly insisted.
They coincidentally t Lan Ting on her way out on an errand, "Senior Brother Hou, who is this? I’ve never seen her before."
Hou Niao felt awkward, "Uh, this is my Nineteenth Aunt..."
Lan Ting was skeptical, "I’ve never heard of you having relatives, let alone a Golden Core Realm relative. Aunt? Really?"
Hou Niao laughed dryly, "Can’t be helped, once you beco famous, a lot of poor relatives co knocking, and you can’t shake them off. Haven’t you heard the saying, ’When one attains Dao, even the chickens and dogs ascend to heaven’?"
The two won exchanged greetings, eyeing each other, unsure what thoughts were running through each other’s minds.
After parting, the little peacock whispered, "This woman isn’t bad, not too many ssy thoughts, just overly curious..."
This is the terror of high-ranking Cultivation Creatures of the universe; nothing can contest them. They can make correct judgnts based solely on instinct. It’s no wonder she could find the ancient Langzhong Sect in Pingliang State alone. Fooling her is not so easy for the average human cultivator.
Beneath her youthful exterior lies a heart as astute as a seven-apertured exquisite orb.
"Why can’t we stay in a better room? There are so many beautiful rooms here, and many of them have no life, indicating they haven’t been occupied for a long ti."
As soon as she saw Hou Niao’s dwelling, the little peacock started complaining incessantly.
Hou Niao maintained his patience, "In our human cultivation world, a simple and modest abode is considered a virtue, allowing us to focus more on our cultivation rather than enjoynt; of course, I don’t need to rely on humble conditions to maintain focus. I just think that if the place is smaller, it’s easier to keep tidy. If you want a beautiful big house, Nineteenth Aunt, I can arrange to switch it for you, it’s no big deal."
The little peacock tilted her head, "Hmm, there’s so reasoning there, but I think it could be more natural? Stay well when conditions allow, and if not, treat the heavens and earth as ho?"
Hou Niao didn’t insist, "Understood, trust my word, within three days I’ll switch you to a beautiful big house. Any specific requirents?"
The little peacock’s eyes smiled into crescents, for the first ti feeling the privilege of being treated like a little ancestor, thoroughly enjoying it; of course, not just anyone’s flattery could please her. So far, only this guy barely passed muster.
"Hmm, more greenery and gardens around the house, and preferably near the lake, since I like swimming."
Hou Niao reminded her, "But you can’t transform into your true form and swim like a duck, we agreed."
The little peacock glared at him, "Xiao Niao, you can’t call Nineteenth Aunt and then speak to like a Nineteenth Sister! Respect must be shown not just through words, but from the heart!"
Hou Niao sighed, truly difficult to please!
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