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Chapter 221: The Capricious Gluttonyless Holy Mother
Chapter 221: The Capricious Gluttonyless Holy Mother
The woman in the red dress paused in her actions, as if pondering something.
"Unyielding Body."
"Huh? Just three words?" Qi Yuan was slightly taken aback.
Three words seemed too unremarkable.
"I've seen others with names like Primordial Saint Body Embryo, Fate Chaos Divine Demonic Body, Primordial JK Saint Body, or at least four words like Ancient Saint Body."
Qi Yuan had never heard of the Unyielding Body before.
"This is the name I gave myself." The woman in the red dress looked at Qi Yuan, her eyes revealing a mischievous smile.
Qi Yuan paused, taking a deep breath. "It seems we are quite fated. The cultivation technique I created is called the 'Qi Yuan Canon'."
It was interesting that he created the Qi Yuan Canon, while the Gluttonyless Holy Mother named herself the Unyielding Body.
"What are the characteristics of the Unyielding Body?" Qi Yuan asked.
In truth, he wanted to understand the state of the Gluttonyless Holy Mother's body.
"Didn't you see it for yourself?" The Holy Mother didn't answer directly.
"I feel that it might not be as simple as it seems. The way you looked at me earlier was very strange." Qi Yuan recalled the Holy Mother's gaze, and he instinctively felt a sense of unease.
The woman in the red dress stopped eating the fish, her teeth lightly biting her lower lip. She glanced at Qi Yuan and said, "Do you think I might eat you?"
As she spoke, she deliberately took a bite of the fish, chewing vigorously as if she were eating Qi Yuan himself.
"I'm not afraid." Qi Yuan blurted out.
Even if a gluttonous spirit possessed her across time and space, it couldn't eat him.
The woman in the red dress didn't speak further and continued eating the fish.
Qi Yuan sat beside her, watching as her complexion gradually improved, and his mood lightened as well.
This meant that the Sky Pillar had recovered somewhat.
He could also continue entering the Contemplation Mountain to visualize.
However, he thought of something and asked, "If... the fish was contaminated and dirty, and I fed it to you, could you still chew and swallow it so carefully?"
Qi Yuan remembered the Gluttonyless Holy Mother he had met before.
She was right beside him, eating the fish.
The fish wasn't purified, yet she ate it with relish.
"I can't." The Holy Mother answered directly.
Qi Yuan's heart was filled with even more doubt.
Could it be that he had seen a parallel version of the Gluttonyless Holy Mother?
The Holy Mother he had seen before didn't seem to react as strongly to contaminated fish as this one did.
"Hey, if you meet me in the future, please remind me that you've seen me before."
"Okay."
"Lying is for dogs!" Qi Yuan felt that she would really deceive him, seeing how casually she agreed.
As the saying goes, the most deceitful are the beautiful, because if the ugly lie, no one would believe them.
"Why would I lie to you?"
"I'll trust you this once."
"Are evil deities very powerful?" The Holy Mother asked at this moment.
"Hmm... they are somewhat strong, but it's fine. The villainous bosses will all die by my hands!" Qi Yuan exuded confidence.
"It seems you are very confident." The Holy Mother sighed with a hint of emotion.
"I've already formulated a detailed plan, divided into three steps. Now, the plan has progressed to the latter half of the first step, and soon my plan will be complete!" Qi Yuan was excited as he mentioned his plan.
After all, it was his masterpiece, and he naturally wanted to boast about it.
"It's a pity... I was born a bit too early." The Holy Mother's voice carried a hint of loneliness as she thought of something.
Qi Yuan was slightly taken aback.
He remembered the last time he saw the Gluttonyless Holy Mother, and she had said something similar.
Was it a coincidence, or was there more to it? Could it be that the last time he saw the Holy Mother was her, but why didn't she recognize him?
Or did she recognize him but didn't say anything?
Qi Yuan couldn't help but suspect a conspiracy. Just as he was about to open his mouth to ask something, he suddenly felt the surrounding temperature drop.
The woman in the red dress's eyes, which had been filled with autumn water, now held a bone-chilling cold.
Her eyes, cold as ice, stared at Qi Yuan, and even across time and space, he felt a piercing chill.
"I'm going to sleep now." The Holy Mother's voice was icy as she finished eating the fish.
Her attitude towards Qi Yuan had changed drastically.
The previous closeness turned into frosty indifference.
Qi Yuan was surprised. "She's using the Goddess's Three Treasures."
The Holy Mother's sudden change in attitude didn't bother Qi Yuan; he wasn't going to force himself on her.
"Remember to eat fish tomorrow."
"Okay." The Holy Mother's voice remained cold.
Qi Yuan held his head with one hand, watching as the Holy Mother entered the depths of the bamboo house and lay down on the bed.
"This person changes her mind faster than the weather."
"Do myths need to sleep?"
Qi Yuan left the bamboo house and walked outside.
The night remained deep.
The lake shimmered with ripples, reflecting a faint red glow.
The gentle breeze rustled the emerald bamboo, swaying gracefully.
Qi Yuan extended his hand, wishing to feel the wind, but it eluded his grasp.
After an unknown duration, Qi Yuan spotted a familiar figure.
At the foot of Pillar Mountain, Ling Zhong Great Venerable and Venerable Manas were still there, seemingly engaged in a conversation.
Unfortunately, Qi Yuan's ears weren't keen enough to catch every word.
He could only make out fragments of their dialogue.
"I suspect there's an additional person beside Gluttonyless Holy Mother."
"Impossible, I haven't sensed anyone."
"That person... truly exists... imagination..."
Qi Yuan listened for a while, but he couldn't gather any useful information.
He returned to the bamboo hut where Gluttonyless Holy Mother resided.
After all, eavesdropping was not a good habit.
Time flew by swiftly.
The sky above Pillar Mountain was empty, and few people ventured there.
Over the past two days, Gluttonyless Holy Mother had cooked numerous fish, which Qi Yuan purified, making them pristine. She slowly devoured them.
Her complexion improved, and the Pillar seemed to stabilize further.
The only thing that surprised Qi Yuan was the coldness that enveloped Gluttonyless Holy Mother after that night.
In the past two days, she had been distant and chilly towards Qi Yuan, and their interactions were minimal, lacking the warmth of their initial acquaintance.
However, Qi Yuan didn't mind.
Coldness was just coldness.
He didn't care either way.
His purpose was to feed Gluttonyless Holy Mother to strengthen the Pillar, not to engage in romantic pursuits.
To be honest, their relationship was superficial, not even close to that of true friends.
"Tomorrow at dawn, I'll be leaving. Make some more fish tonight." At noon, Qi Yuan lay in the sun, gazing at Gluttonyless Holy Mother in the distance.
"Okay." The red-robed lady's response was as chilly as ever.
Qi Yuan didn't say anything further.
Let the relationship remain strained.
After all, they were just collaborators.
"I'm going to Contemplation Mountain to observe the Deity. If you feel unwell, let me know, and I'll stop." Qi Yuan continued.
Observing the Thunder Ancestor, a crack appeared on Contemplation Mountain, affecting both the Pillar and Gluttonyless Holy Mother.
Qi Yuan naturally felt a sense of guilt.
"There's no major issue if no cracks appear on Imagining Mountain." Gluttonyless Holy Mother's voice remained cold.
"Okay." Qi Yuan replied, and his figure vanished.
At the foot of the Pillar, inside the bamboo hut, only Gluttonyless Holy Mother remained.
She gazed at the spot where Qi Yuan had disappeared, her expression calm: "I am a woman of my word."
After about ten breaths, a cat's meow suddenly echoed.
A pure white kitten appeared outside the hut, its eyes pitch-black, cautiously observing Gluttonyless Holy Mother within.
Gluttonyless Holy Mother waved her hand.
The kitten's body instantly teleported away.
...
At that moment, an aged voice spoke:
"This cat is innately pure and has a connection with you, Gluttonyless. Why not keep and train it? It might become a Great Venerable in the future." Venerable Manas appeared, his eyes crinkling with a smile.
"It's just a passing visitor. Why bother keeping it? It's better to let it go and avoid the hassle when it dies." Gluttonyless Holy Mother's voice was cold, similar to how she spoke to Qi Yuan.
Hearing this, Venerable Manas felt something was amiss.
The Gluttonyless Holy Mother he saw a few days ago was indeed unusual.
The current one was more like her normal self.
"Why push people away? Gluttonyless, you should interact more with fellow cultivators like me. Building relationships is beneficial for cultivation.
Our lifespans are nearly infinite, and having more companions brings more joy." Venerable Manas chuckled, "That cat has a connection with you; keeping it is a way to pass the time."
"More companions... to eat their seats?" The red-robed lady's mind suddenly recalled the man's words about eating seats, and she blurted out.
A few days ago, when she and Qi Yuan went to buy kitchen utensils, she heard him talk about eating seats.
He also mentioned that a good chef was going to the New East.
She listened attentively, remembering it.
Upon hearing Gluttonyless Holy Mother's words, Venerable Manas's expression froze: "Speaking of eating seats is not a good omen."
To be a companion of Gluttonyless Holy Mother, one must be a myth.
How could one eat a myth's seat?
"You should return. I'll participate in the Dragon Ascension Arena battle.
Tell the other myths that this time, the evil deity is exceptionally powerful. Prepare for... the possibility of falling."
"What? You're not joking, are you?" Venerable Manas was shocked.
Gluttonyless Holy Mother didn't speak further. She ate her fish and said softly, "Since we're all going to die, there's no need for acquaintances, only unnecessary heartbreak."
...
A thousand miles away from Pillar Mountain, the villagers of Qing Shui Village and the Ancient Deity stood in place.
Following Qi Yuan's instructions, they all remained still to avoid any mishaps.
The Thundergod Grand Venerable leaned back with his legs crossed, showing no regard for his posture. He gazed at the empty forest and couldn't help but grumble, "This kid, he's off enjoying a private moment with the Gluttonyless Holy Mother, leaving us here. How amusing!"
Dusk Venerable smiled helplessly and said, "He's gone to deal with the Sky Pillar."
"Sigh, I'd also like to meet the legendary Gluttonyless Holy Mother," the Thundergod Grand Venerable stroked his beard.
He was naturally curious about the first person of the Mundane Heart World, the Gluttonyless Holy Mother.
At this moment, Fire Lotus Venerable, who had been quiet, spoke up, "Actually, I'm quite curious to see myself at this moment."
In the past, she would have still been a Divine Infant Cultivator at this stage.
"I'd also like to take a stroll," an Ancient Deity spoke up, intrigued by their current situation.
Fire Lotus Venerable glared at the Ancient Deity, "You're not just going for a stroll; you want to peep at beauties bathing, don't you?"
The Ancient Deity smiled awkwardly, "We've known each other for a hundred years. Am I really that unambitious?"
"No!"
"No, someone's eyes were wide open just now."
"It must have been Zang Hui Venerable!"
Just half an hour ago, a few fairies had come to bathe in the lake a few miles ahead of the crowd.
Even before the fairies had undressed, Zang Hui Venerable's eyes were glued to the scene, and he almost ran to the lake.
He was stopped by the Ancient Deities present.
After all, they were Ancient Deities loyal to the Origin Venerable; how could they engage in such lowly behavior?
Peeping was shameful.
If they wanted to watch, they should do it openly.
"A bunch of unambitious fellows, always thinking about such things," the Thundergod Grand Venerable looked at the crowd with a stern expression.
Zang Hui Venerable's eyes lit up with a relaxed smile, "If I get a suitable Deity Observation Technique, I might follow in Zhu Zhuangshi's footsteps."
The story of Zhu Zhuangshi and the Great Black Dog's rivalry had spread throughout Flying Desolation City.
The Great Black Dog had a chance to suppress Zhu Zhuangshi.
Then, Zhu Zhuangshi turned the tables and suppressed the Great Black Dog.
This incident had become a popular topic in Flying Wasteland City.
Zang Hui Venerable's intention was clear.
It seemed he was implying that he, Zang Hui Venerable, also had a chance to suppress the Thundergod Grand Venerable.
"Hmph, I'll wait and see!" the Thundergod Grand Venerable seemed dismissive.
The crowd's anticipation grew due to Zang Hui Venerable's words.
Everyone wanted to be like Zhu Zhuangshi, changing their fate with a myth.
"I wonder what level of Deity Observation Technique we'll receive?"
"Will there be one suitable for me?"
"I've been worried about this for the past few days as well."
Usually, when visualizing Epic-level or higher Deity Observation Techniques, there would be signs in the Visualization Mountain.
Golden light might flash, or ten thousand drums might resound.
But in the past few days, the Visualization Mountain had been quiet, with no signs at all.
The Thundergod Grand Venerable stood by, his heart filled with apprehension.
"That kid, he wouldn't have just given me an ordinary Deity Observation Technique, would he?"
Although he said he didn't care about the rewards from Qi Yuan, it was just talk.
At least, he hoped for an Epic-level or higher technique.
Otherwise, the benefits to him would be minimal.
Fire Lotus Venerable spoke up, her voice filled with admiration, "The Thundergod Grand Venerable has been with the Heavenly Pillar for a long time; he might receive a myth."
The Thundergod Grand Venerable shook his head and quickly said, "A Thunder Technique myth? That's too much of a coincidence."
He was afraid Qi Yuan might give him an ordinary technique, so he quickly warned everyone.
The others agreed with his reasoning.
Dusk Venerable also murmured, "My Water Control Technique is similar to that of my companions. It's unlikely the Origin Venerable will give us suitable Deity Observation Techniques."
The other two Ancient Deities who also practiced Water Control Technique felt a sense of disappointment.
After all, there was usually only one powerful deity for a godly role.
So, among the three of them, perhaps only one would receive a suitable Deity Observation Technique.
"Dusk Venerable might have a chance to obtain a powerful Deity Observation Technique," the other Water Control Technique Ancient Deity expressed envy.
Among the three, Dusk Venerable had the best chance, as he was the first to establish a connection with the Origin Venerable.
The other Ancient Deity also looked at Dusk Venerable with envy.
The Ancient Deities in the crowd discussed and praised each other.
However, the ordinary villagers didn't have such worries.
For them, any Deity Observation Technique was acceptable.
After all, they were ordinary people whose paths were yet to be determined, and any path was possible.
Just then, a voice spoke in their ears, "I'm here, it's time to distribute the benefits!"
(End of Chapter)
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