Great Sage
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Chapter 34
🕑 Added 2025-03-22 10:09:30 +0000 UTCAfter breaking free from the illusion, Shen Xian'er gasped in amazement at the world before her, instantly captivated.
Who could blame her?
The once lush green grass beneath her feet had vanished, replaced by plump, fragrant sausages. The vibrant flowers had transformed into golden, crispy drumsticks. Trees had turned into towering cakes, their branches laden with an assortment of colorful, ripe fruits.
Cotton candy clouds floated lazily overhead, while roasted ducks flapped through the sky in perfect formation, leaving behind an irresistible aroma. The river had become a flowing stream of sweet nectar, and lively fish leaped joyfully into a bubbling pot of stew, filling the air with an enticing scent.
But the most dazzling sight of all was in the distance—a gigantic roasted beast leg glistening with golden oil, resting on an enormous grill, radiating a divine glow that seemed to illuminate eternity.
"Gulp..."
Shen Xian'er swallowed hard, her eyes locked onto the golden roasted meat, her steps unconsciously drawn forward as if in a trance.
This was the second illusion formation, one that manifested a person’s deepest desires.
Han Luo , watching through his bronze mirror, couldn't help but chuckle.
He had anticipated this outcome, but still, seeing it unfold was amusing.
Her greatest wish, buried deep within her heart, turned out to be... food.
"Mine... it's all mine!"
Shen Xian'er lunged at a crispy drumstick, sinking her teeth into it with a satisfied hum.
In reality, she was munching on a flower, but to her, it tasted like the most divine chicken leg she had ever eaten.
"So delicious!"
Completely lost in the illusion, she roamed around devouring anything that looked appetizing.
Han Luo calmly recorded the results in his notebook.
Of course, when she had eaten three flowers and was about to start gnawing on tree bark, he decided it was time to intervene.
As much as he wanted to see how far she'd go, she was still his junior sister and his primary test subject—letting her chew on trees would be crossing the line.
Under normal circumstances, if this had been an actual trapping formation, he would have laced the environment with deadly toxins.
One bite—instant death.
However, just as he was about to deactivate the array, something unexpected happened.
A new presence stirred within the formation.
It wasn’t coming from Shen Xian'er.
It was coming from the white cat on her head.
Through the bronze mirror, Han Luo saw Xiao Bai slowly open its eyes.
Its once sleepy gaze now glowed with a deep golden hue, carrying a trace of irritation.
It tilted its head slightly, staring directly at the sky, as if it could see through the formation and was glaring at him.
Then, with a casual "Meow."
The illusion...
Shattered.
"Ah!"
Shen Xian'er blinked in confusion as the food paradise vanished, replaced once again by the mundane scenery of Luoxian Mountain.
She frowned and rubbed her stomach.
"Was I so hungry that I started hallucinating?"
The naive little girl laughed sheepishly, completely unaware that she had just been trapped in an illusion.
Shaking her head, she muttered, "Hang in there! I'll be at Senior Brother’s soon, and then I can finally eat something good!"
With newfound determination, she continued up the mountain.
At the peak of Luoxian Mountain, Han Luo sat under the phoenix tree, gripping his notebook tightly, his brows furrowed.
"One single meow... and my illusion collapsed?"
He had initially assumed Xiao Bai was just Shen Xian’er's pet—nothing more.
But now?
Not only had it recognized the illusion, but it had also effortlessly destroyed it.
He was cautious by nature.
And right now, all his instincts screamed that this cat was not normal.
To confirm his suspicions, he activated several more illusion formations.
Each time, the result was the same.
Xiao Bai effortlessly dismantled them all.
Han Luo ’s grip on his notebook tightened.
"This cat is definitely not ordinary. I need to investigate further."
What if it was planted by someone to get close to me?
Better to be cautious.
Xiao Bai, meanwhile, seemed annoyed by Han Luo ’s constant use of Shen Xian'er for testing.
It showed no mercy.
Every illusion? Gone in an instant.
This led to a silent standoff between Han Luo and Xiao Bai—an unspoken battle of wills.
Meanwhile, Shen Xian'er, completely oblivious, was having the time of her life.
Or rather, just being her usual carefree self.
She gleefully bounced up the mountain, unaware that she was walking through what should have been impenetrable barriers.
With the first trial run complete, Han Luo deactivated all the formations.
He couldn’t deny it—using Shen Xian'er as a test subject was incredibly effective.
Not only had he gathered valuable data, but he had also deepened his understanding of formation mechanics.
Especially with Xiao Bai as an unexpected variable.
He now knew exactly where the Trapping Immortal Formation needed improvement.
As Shen Xian'er reached the mountain peak, the first thing she noticed was the mouthwatering aroma of food drifting through the air.
Her eyes lit up.
"Senior Brother! I'm here to play!"
"Come in," Han Luo called out. "Dinner’s ready. I was waiting for you."
The moment she heard the word dinner, all traces of exhaustion vanished.
She dashed inside, her excitement palpable.
Inside the cottage, the dining table was neatly set.
Four fragrant dishes sat in perfect alignment, alongside a steaming pot of fresh white rice.
Despite her hunger, Shen Xian'er didn’t rush to eat.
She patiently waited for Han Luo to take his seat before she followed suit.
"Go ahead," he said.
"Thank you, Senior Brother!"
Without hesitation, she pulled out her enchanted rice bowl and chopsticks, filled her bowl to the brim, and began eating with contentment.
Though she was clearly hungry, she didn’t gobble the food down.
She ate with a natural elegance, savoring every bite.
Han Luo ate slowly as well, enjoying the peaceful meal.
All the while, his gaze subtly drifted toward Xiao Bai.
The cat lay motionless on the table, its pure white fur gleaming under the candlelight.
Not a single strand of its coat was out of place.
Each hair shimmered like refined jade, unnaturally pristine.
Even though its energy signature was only at Qi Refinement Third Stage, Han Luo couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to it.
"You’re not eating, Xiao Bai?" he asked casually.
"Xiao Bai has long since achieved breatharianism," Shen Xian'er answered between bites, as if this was common knowledge.
She placed her chopsticks down respectfully before continuing.
"Senior Brother, Xiao Bai is amazing! It can catch fish, climb trees, gather fruit, and even fly!"
She proudly stroked its fur, her face glowing with admiration.
"Sounds like quite a remarkable companion," Han Luo remarked, his gaze sharpening slightly as he observed the cat.
After the meal, Shen Xian'er played with Xiao Bai on the grass, while Han Luo sat under the phoenix tree, analyzing his formation data.
Shen Xian'er didn't understand formations.
She didn’t even know what Senior Brother was doing.
But she did know one thing—that bronze mirror of his must be filled with delicious food.
Every time he took something out of it, it was something tasty.
Therefore, based on her flawless logic, the mirror had to be a bottomless food storage treasure.
As the afternoon stretched lazily into evening, Shen Xian'er showed no intention of leaving.
Han Luo smirked.
"Why don’t you stay the night?" he offered.
Her face lit up instantly.
"Really? Then... I’ll be intruding, Senior Brother!"
"Come on, let's go fishing. I’ll cook us some fresh fish tonight."
"Yay!"
And just like that, she happily followed him onto the boat, completely unaware that both her Senior Brother and her pet had ulterior motives of their own.
Shen Xian’er nodded eagerly like a pecking chick, bouncing excitedly behind Han Luo .
The two of them boarded a small boat and rowed toward the center of Luoxian Lake.
"Senior Brother, you know how to fish? That’s amazing!"
"Look, look! There are fish swimming in the water!"
"Do you think fish ever choke on water? They're so incredible!"
"Senior Brother, this place is so beautiful!"
"Senior Brother..."
Han Luo couldn’t help but marvel at her boundless energy.
It was rare for him not to get annoyed by chatter.
He was cautious, not antisocial.
Life was too lonely to go through it alone—everyone needed some companions to pass the time.
Besides, he preferred surrounding himself with people dumber than him.
Sure, they'd occasionally mess things up, turning life into one chaotic mess...
But at least it would be entertaining.
And wasn’t having fun the whole point of being alive?
Encouraged by Han Luo , Shen Xian’er cast her line for the first time and miraculously caught a giant Qing Fish.
The process was chaotic—she panicked, fumbled, nearly fell into the lake—but she still succeeded.
That was what mattered.
Back at the cottage, Han Luo cooked a steaming pot of fragrant fish soup, his specialty.
With their bellies full, Shen Xian’er curled up in bed, warm and satisfied, quickly drifting into sleep.
Meanwhile, Han Luo ’s gaze shifted toward Xiao Bai.
At that moment, the white cat opened its eyes.
Golden pupils flickered under the dim candlelight, reflecting his own sharp gaze.
Their eyes met.
Without a word, Han Luo turned and walked away.
Xiao Bai glanced at the sleeping Shen Xian’er, then silently got up...
And followed him.
