We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real? Chapter 510: Only This Great Dao… Does Not Lead to Me

“May I ask whether Miss Liu Shui is at home?”

Daoist Yunxi smiled as she looked at the woman before her, her gaze gentle and composed.

“She is, she is. May I ask who you two are...?”

Although the two women before her were as beautiful as immortals and did not seem like wicked people, Mother Liu still kept a trace of vigilance in her heart.

As she saw it, her daughter should not know women this beautiful, with such extraordinary bearing.

“Please be at ease, Madam. We are two Daoists from Seeking Immortality Temple, and we mean no harm.” Seeing the other woman’s misgivings, Daoist Yunxi smiled faintly and spoke in a mild tone. “We have come today because we wish to offer Miss Liu Shui a tremendous opportunity.”

“An opportunity...”

Mother Liu lowered her head and hesitated for a while. In the end, she still stepped aside and invited the two immortals in.

“Please come inside, both of you. I will go call Shui’er out right away.”

“Thank you for the trouble.”

Daoist Yunxi nodded in greeting and entered the courtyard together with her disciple.

After Mother Liu poured tea for the two immortals, she hurried to her daughter’s door and raised a hand to knock.

“Shui’er, quickly tidy yourself up and come out. Two immortals have come looking for you. They say they want to give you a great opportunity.”

Inside the room, Liu Shui was lying on the bed, secretly shedding tears. Her mind kept replaying the words Xiao Mo had used to refuse her, and her heart felt as if it were being cut by knives.

Now, hearing her mother outside say that two immortals had come looking for her, she could not help lifting her head, her heart full of confusion.

She did not know any immortals.

But in order not to be discourteous, Liu Shui still quickly wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes, combed her slightly disheveled hair, straightened her clothes, took a deep breath, opened the door, and walked out.

“Miss Liu Shui, we meet again.”

When Daoist Yunxi saw Liu Shui come out, she stood and bowed to her, her smile as gentle as before.

“You two are...”

Liu Shui recognized them at once.

They were the two Daoists she had encountered in that city.

She had not expected them to appear in her village.

“We are Daoists from Seeking Immortality Temple. I am Yunxi, and this is my disciple, Gui Junmeng,” Daoist Yunxi said simply by way of introduction, her tone gentle and friendly.

“We met once before in Spring Tea City. At the time, although you were in the crowd, I sensed that you had an affinity for the resonance of the Way unlike ordinary people. However, we were in a hurry to attend a banquet then, so we could not take the initiative to greet you.”

She paused slightly, then continued, “Later, after some deduction, I calculated that we would meet again. So this time, I have come to ask Miss Liu Shui whether you would be willing to join Seeking Immortality Temple and cultivate dao arts.”

“Cultivate... dao arts...”

Liu Shui’s eyes blinked, her expression filled with surprise. No matter what, she had never imagined she would be invited to enter a sect to cultivate.

“Yes.”

Daoist Yunxi nodded, her tone gentle.

“In the demon-race world, perhaps only our Seeking Immortality Temple can allow you to cultivate properly. With your aptitude, stepping into the Nascent Soul Realm in the future should not be a problem. As for whether you can enter the upper three realms, that will depend on your own fortune.”

“In addition, if you are worried about our identities, you may ask Fellow Daoist Xiao Mo.”

“You two... know Young Master Xiao?” Liu Shui asked in surprise.

“We do.”

Daoist Yunxi smiled faintly, her gaze soft.

“After we leave Cold Mountain Academy on this trip, we will not return here again. And with your realm, I fear it would be difficult for you to find the location of Seeking Immortality Temple. So I hope you can make your decision tonight. We will leave at daybreak and wait for you at the village entrance before dawn.”

“I have said what I came to say. We will not disturb you any longer.”

With that, Daoist Yunxi bowed, took her leave of the mother and daughter, then turned and led Gui Junmeng toward the courtyard gate.

Under the moonlight, the two figures, one before and one behind, gradually disappeared beyond the small courtyard gate.

After Daoist Yunxi left, Liu Shui sat alone in the courtyard, thinking for a long time.

She naturally believed what Daoist Yunxi had just said.

But in her heart, she was not actually so attached to cultivation.

Yet...

In Liu Shui’s mind, Xiao Mo’s face surfaced of its own accord, along with the words he had spoken when he refused her.

Even though Xiao Mo said he merely regarded her as a neighboring older sister, Liu Shui’s heart remained that unwilling, that unwilling to give up.

“If my cultivation were a little higher, would I be able to stay by Young Master Xiao’s side?”

“If I were a little more useful, would Young Master Xiao look at me differently?”

One thought after another like this appeared in Liu Shui’s heart.

And after crying for a while, some things had gradually become clear in her heart as well—

Young Master Xiao’s talent was so high. At such a young age, he had already stepped into the Golden Core Realm. Yet she was still only in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Even if Young Master Xiao had accepted her affection before, so what?

On the road ahead, how could she possibly keep up with Young Master Xiao’s steps?

But if she left, what would happen to Mother?

Based on her understanding of Mother, Mother definitely would not go with her.

“Shui’er, the night is cold. Let’s go back inside...”

Just as Liu Shui’s thoughts grew more and more chaotic, Mother Liu came to her side carrying a bowl of hot water and called to her softly.

“Mother, I’m not cold.”

Liu Shui shook her head and smiled faintly at her mother.

“Oh, right. Mother, don’t worry. Those two immortals are good people. There’s no need to be concerned.”

“Mm.”

Mother Liu smiled and nodded gently.

“Mother knows.”

“But Shui’er.” Mother Liu took her daughter’s small hand and gently patted the back of it, her tone tender. “If you decide to go to Seeking Immortality Temple, then just follow those two immortals directly. You don’t need to think too much about anything else.”

“But Mother, if I go, what will you do? Who will take care of you?”

Liu Shui pressed her thin lips together and looked at her mother with deep reluctance, her eyes full of concern.

“Silly child.”

Mother Liu smiled, her gaze loving.

“How can there be any principle that says children must stay by their parents’ side their whole lives? You can become an immortal on the mountain. What a wonderful thing that is. What an honor to bring to our family...”

“And Shui’er,” Mother Liu said, her voice slowing a little, carrying some emotion, “though Mother is only a mortal, I understand in my heart that in the world as it is now, the lives of ordinary common families like ours are as fragile as ants on the ground.”

“You have stepped onto the path of cultivation. The higher your cultivation is, the less anyone will be able to bully you. Only then can Mother feel at ease.”

“Mother...”

Liu Shui’s eyes trembled lightly. Tears were already hanging at their corners, as though they would roll down in the next moment.

“All right, all right. You’re already a grown young woman. It isn’t as if we’re parting forever. Why cry?”

Mother Liu reached out and wiped the tears from the corners of her daughter’s eyes, her movements gentle and practiced.

“In any case, if you want to go, then go. You must not let Mother hold you back. Otherwise, Mother will not be at peace for the rest of her life.”

Liu Shui pleaded, “Mother, just come with me...”

“Forget it. Mother won’t go and cause trouble for you. After you leave, Mother will move in with your second uncle and live there. I’ll be perfectly comfortable and free. You don’t need to worry about me. Just take good care of yourself. Do you understand?”

“...”

Liu Shui nodded through her tears and did not answer.

“Good. Then it’s settled.”

Mother Liu smiled and gently pulled her daughter into her arms, her tone carrying a faint sigh.

“Silly girl, remember this—as long as it is something you have decided for yourself, then do not regret it. Mother believes in you. From now on, no matter what you do, it will be the right thing...”

...

The hour before dawn.

The thick night was like a heavy curtain, pressing over the entire mountain and village.

Above the night sky, stars scattered like fine grains of sand covered the whole firmament, glittering with a cold and distant light.

On two blocks of blue stone outside Liu Family Village, Daoist Yunxi and her disciple were seated in meditation with their eyes closed. Their breathing was even, and a quiet aura and dense resonance of the Way surrounded them.

The calico cat that had been named Tabby was also lying steadily by Gui Junmeng’s feet, curled up as it purred softly, its belly rising and falling with its breath.

As if sensing something, the calico cat suddenly lifted its head and glanced toward the village entrance. Then it let out a soft meow, stretched out a furry paw, and gently patted its new owner’s knee.

Gui Junmeng slowly opened her eyes. Her gaze passed through the night and saw Liu Shui walking out from the village, her figure stretched long beneath the moonlight.

At this moment, Daoist Yunxi also opened her eyes and looked toward Liu Shui.

She knew that this woman named Liu Shui had already made her decision.

“Have you thought it through? Are you going to come with us?”

Daoist Yunxi looked at the young woman with a smile, her words as gentle as the evening wind.

“Daoist, I have thought it through.”

Liu Shui gave a slight bow, her gaze toward Yunxi full of determination. Her voice was not loud, but it was especially clear.

“I am willing to follow you up the mountain to cultivate. From now on, I will trouble you, Daoist.”

“Cultivation is your own matter. There is no trouble to speak of.”

Daoist Yunxi handed Liu Shui a token symbolizing the status of an inner disciple of Seeking Immortality Temple, her tone calm.

“Once you arrive at Seeking Immortality Temple, naturally, someone will teach you dao arts. From now on, you are a disciple of Seeking Immortality Temple.”

“Thank you, Daoist.”

Liu Shui accepted the identity token with both hands and held it in her palm. Yet a hesitant look flashed through her eyes, as though she still had something to say but was somewhat unsure.

“If there is anything else you wish to say, you may say it directly.”

Daoist Yunxi saw through her thoughts and spoke warmly.

“For those of us who cultivate, what matters is keeping our thoughts clear and unobstructed. There is no need to hide anything.”

“Daoist, my mother is no longer young.”

Liu Shui bit her lip and spoke directly.

“May I first escort my mother to my second uncle’s home before leaving with you?”

“Of course,” Daoist Yunxi agreed readily. “We can escort your honored mother there together. After that, you may follow me up the mountain. Is there anything else?”

“There is...”

Liu Shui gently pressed her lips together and lowered her head, as if gathering the last of her courage.

“I want... to say goodbye to someone...”

...

In the bamboo courtyard, Xiao Mo still had not moved. He was like a statue, quietly contemplating the matter between Jingci and Gui Junmeng.

However, a faint sound from the bamboo grove made him slowly lift his head.

Beneath the moonlight, a woman stood tall and graceful outside the courtyard gate, her hands lightly folded before her.

“Sister Liu Shui...”

Seeing who had come, Xiao Mo stood and walked forward to meet her.

Although matters of feeling truly could not be forced, and Xiao Mo also felt that he had not been wrong in what he had said that evening, no matter what, Sister Liu Shui was still his friend.

Seeing Sister Liu Shui’s somewhat dejected appearance, Xiao Mo could not help feeling a little self-reproach in his heart.

“Young Master... do you have time right now? Can... can you walk with me for a while?”

Liu Shui looked at Xiao Mo, her small hands unconsciously pinching her sleeves. Those slightly trembling eyes were full of unease, as though she feared being refused.

“Of course.”

Xiao Mo nodded and turned slightly, making an inviting gesture.

Xiao Mo and Liu Shui walked side by side through the bamboo grove.

Moonlight poured down from the night sky like water, illuminating the entire bamboo grove in a cold, quiet glow.

The two of them stepped over the thick layer of bamboo leaves, and their feet made soft rustling sounds. That sound drifted through the silent bamboo grove and lingered for a long time.

“Sister Liu Shui, about what happened this afternoon...”

Xiao Mo silently organized his words and slowly began to speak, wanting to explain something, trying to make Sister Liu Shui feel a little better.

But he had only gotten halfway through his words when Liu Shui softly interrupted him.

“I know... I understand what you mean, Young Master. You don’t need to apologize to me. Matters of feeling cannot be forced in the first place.”

After she spoke, she lifted her delicate head and smiled faintly. That smile carried a little release, and also hid a trace of loneliness that was not easily noticed.

“Young Master, I am going to Seeking Immortality Temple.”

“Seeking Immortality Temple?”

Xiao Mo’s steps paused slightly, and he looked at the woman beside him.

“Mm.”

Liu Shui nodded and explained softly, “A Daoist named Yunxi found me. She said I had talent for cultivating dao arts and wanted me to enter Seeking Immortality Temple to cultivate. I have already agreed to Daoist Yunxi. I came this time to say goodbye to you, Young Master.”

“Although I do not know much about Daoist Yunxi either, Daoist Yunxi’s dao arts are indeed profoundly advanced.”

Xiao Mo thought for a moment, then slowly spoke. His words were truly happy for Liu Shui.

“And if Sister Liu Shui can enter Seeking Immortality Temple, I believe you will certainly achieve something in the future, and you will certainly be able to find the Great Dao that belongs to you.”

“Find the Great Dao that belongs to me?”

Liu Shui smiled softly. Her gaze quietly looked at the man before her, and in those eyes was a depth of emotion he could not understand.

“Actually, I have already found my Great Dao.”

Her voice was very, very soft, as though she feared disturbing the moonlight deep in the bamboo grove.

“Only this Great Dao... does not lead to me.”

“But even so.”

Liu Shui tightly pinched her sleeve. Each word seemed to exhaust all her courage.

“I will still do everything I can to catch up to him...”