The Investiture: Unlimited Blade Works Nezha

As a rising star in the Heavenly Court, Nezha was obviously a great topic among the female immortals, and before long, they started discussing Nezha's escapades in the mortal world.

Daji, recognized in the Immortal Realm as Nezha's childhood companion, vividly recounted how Nezha had tricked Yin Shou, to which Golden Light, having much to say, remarked, "Indeed, the Jie Sect is still circulating tales of how ineffective that Human King was."

This once again provoked a burst of laughter from the female immortals.

The Seven Fairies hadn't experienced much hardship and were quickly promoted through the Queen Mother's intervention, so their mortal attachments hadn't been completely severed. Among them, Little Zi was the one most deeply rooted in mortal concerns, as her mindset hadn't fully evolved from human to immortal.

She was actually quite envious of Long Ji, whose husband was wealthy, powerful, handsome, cultured, and reportedly amusing, wondering what her own husband might be like.

After discussing Nezha, the conversation turned to family matters.

"Chanchan, how many more years until your mother can be freed?"

Yang Chan obediently replied, "Aunt, one hundred and thirty-four years more."

The Queen Mother nodded, "Your family has come a long way, and it's good that you and your brother have now made something of yourselves. Living steadily in the Heavenly Court is no small comfort."

"Thank you for your kind words, Aunt."

The female immortals present were either of high status or pure-hearted, and with everyone being relatives, the atmosphere was harmonious. Occasionally, they would perform talents, and the Queen Mother, pleased, would reward them with some Taiyin Essence or True Water Essence, which were not only visually stunning but extremely valuable for crafting magical treasures or trading.

To put it in perspective, a piece of this is worth as much as Master Huang Long's salary for three years in the Heavenly Court.

Daji, having been an Empress, also shared some rare treasures she'd collected from the Immortal Market, turning them into trinkets or jewelry to distribute among the young female immortals present, creating a very harmonious scene.

Just then, a fairy hurriedly reported something in the Queen Mother's ear, causing her to frown. She calculated something with her fingers before saying, "Since she's here, she's a guest. Invite her in."

Soon, a maid led a female immortal clad in robes embroidered with white lotus into the Turquoise Pool. This person was the No-Life Old Mother, who had earlier visited Doumu Yuanjun.

Earlier, she had tried to persuade Gui Ling Saint Mother to join the White Lotus Sect, but with her hot temper, how could Gui Ling Saint Mother listen?

Since coming to the Heaven Palace, Gui Ling Saint Mother had been in a reclusive state, ignoring all matters, solely wishing to return to the Jie Sect and continue cultivating her path, with her loyalty to the Jie Sect beyond question.

Now, some idiotic White Lotus Saint Mother wanted her to join some White Lotus Sect she had never heard of. How could she agree?

Gui Ling Saint Mother's reaction was extremely fiery, sharply chastising No-Life Old Mother until she was drenched with curses. "You want to be my mother? I only have Grandma Gui, do you want to claim her?"

No-Life Old Mother, while outwardly still polite, like dealing with a child's tantrum, was she truly unaffected?

Such a person appeared kind-hearted but was extremely arrogant at heart. Because she looked down on you, her feedback to any of your actions was minimal.

Gui Ling Saint Mother, being a furious sister, didn't care about your matters, taking everything in stride. "I suffer enough already. If you've got the guts, kill me! Death would be a release."

No-Life Old Mother courteously took leave from Dou Mansion Star Palace, seemingly as usual, but she'd already amassed a bellyful of anger. After circling the Heavenly Court, she still hadn't found her main target, and now, finally reaching someone at home, only to be scolded while promoting her religion, how could the proud No-Life Old Mother feel good?

The more she thought about it on her way back, the angrier she got. "Fine, one or two would be understandable, but why is no one home?"

One could say even female immortals are women, and their core is extremely unstable and emotional, capable of short-term suppression for certain goals, but quick to erupt and lose reason when provoked.

"Off to the Turquoise Pool banquet, are they? I'm coming too!"

Initially not wanting to approach these top primordial goddesses too early and hide her strengths, No-Life Old Mother, in extreme anger, chose to charge ahead, leading to her arrival at the Turquoise Pool.

Upon No-Life Old Mother's arrival, the female immortals present quickly resumed their dignified and elegant postures, signaling to each other with looks.

"Do you know her?"

"Never heard of her, and you?"

"I don't know either."

No-Life Old Mother, with a calm face, as if not irritated at all, glanced around the gathered female immortals, feeling elated to see each one endowed with the wisdom of heaven and earth and possessing strong Qi Fortune. "If I could recruit them into the White Lotus Sect as my children, elevating my Fate Grid would surely be possible."

To her, Fairy Caiyun and Han Zhi Immortal were unworthy of naming.

The young female immortals present lacked the experience to see through No-Life Old Mother, but the Queen Mother was different. With a single glance, she understood her intentions.

After a closer inspection of No-Life Old Mother, the Queen Mother used a term rare from her lips, "It seems I was remiss to welcome you, sister."

Hearing the term "sister," No-Life Old Mother frowned, obviously disagreeing. "You're too kind, Goddess. I was just wandering and, by chance, came to the Heavenly Court, so I boldly visited. I hope you don't mind."

Seeing the elder's arrival, Daji quickly got up, taking the others with her and yielding her spot nearest the Queen Mother, seating herself beside Deng Chanyu as the maids swiftly brought new fruits to the table.

No-Life Old Mother glanced around, not sitting beside the Queen Mother but choosing to join Daji amid the younger ones.

"Ah, getting older, and I just love being close to the young folks."

As someone with top-notch talent in reading the room, Daji's expression subtly shifted at this moment.

Darn it! This woman is targeting me!

"I see this allure comes naturally, yet you don't lose your dignity. You must be the former Emperor of Great Tang, Bixia Yuanjun—a true female immortal hero."

Daji laughed awkwardly twice, "You flatter me, senior. I hardly deserve such praise."

"Deserve it, you do."

No-Life Old Mother was being unusually friendly for no apparent reason, which is always suspect of ulterior motives, but Daji was no naive young girl. Though unsure of what this elder's agenda was, she was clear on her standing.

Her allegiance was with the Queen Mother, so she responded to No-Life Old Mother's conversation with varied intonations of "Hmm," "Ah," "Oh," and "You're wise, senior."

After chatting with Daji for a long time, No-Life Old Mother realized that despite the lengthy conversation, they had made no progress. It seemed like they talked about many things, yet nothing was actually discussed.