Mortal To Immortal (Book 1)
MTI 146 - Heritage Engineering

The story of the cultivator's world war twenty years ago Xu Yin had heard from his great-grandfather, Xu Lao and She Liu, which started from the dispute between She Yutian's Poison Gate, The Great Elder of the Poison Heart Valley with the Fire Sword Goddess Hong Meirong of the Sky Mountain Sect.

Xu Yin had also seen Meirong's face through the jade slip that She Liu gave her and heard the Fire Sword Goddess was the prettiest woman for the past five hundred whose beauty even surpassed She Liu's, she was once the most beautiful woman of her time.

Since Yutian was still alive and present before him, Xu Yin was curious that Meirong did not appear with her uncle. Xu Yin followed Yutian's gaze, turning towards Yao Han who had been silent.

Not long after, a red bird appeared with golden flames burning all over its body, which perched on Yao Han's right shoulder. The appearance of Meirong in the form of spirit animals warms the room that previously felt cool.

"Why are you looking for me, little girl?"

Xu Yin was still surprised by the appearance of the red bird with the burning fire from the empty space and was briefly lulled with the sweet sound of pampering the ears she heard from the same bird.

"Wait.. Isn't that the Phoenix?!"

Plaque.

Yao Han smacked Xu Yin's hand slowly which pointed towards Meirong and grew even more irritated with Xu Yin's impolite demeanor which he felt was getting more and more displeased.

"Right, she is the Goddess of the Fire Sword in the form of spirit beasts, immortal fire birds, Phoenix."

Right after Yutian explained, from the body of the red bird with a burning fire it emitted a dazzling bright light, then the original form of Meirong was seen.

Xu Yin was much more shocked and stunned when she saw Meirong's true figure than seeing Yutian's true form, which was many times more beautiful than she had ever seen through the jade slip.

Meirong has a pair of black eyes as dark as night, sleek eyebrows neatly arranged, pliable eyelashes, a slightly tiny nose pointed and red lips natural blush. The skin is bright, with long dark brown hair decorated with golden knickknacks.

The main attraction of Meirong is the unique pattern in the form of a golden red lotus flower in the middle of his forehead. Meirong did not look like the Sword Cultivator Xu Yin had heard of, but rather looked like a noble lady full of elegance.

Meirong's hand stretched out, then with her index finger swooped into Xu Yin's tiny nose, resuscitating the girl.

"Seniors..." Xu Yin lowered her head and gave a respectful greeting.

Despite being different in flow and coming from a sect that had a bad relationship with the Poison Heart Valley, Xu Yin could not show her carefree attitude towards Meirong, especially the presence of that woman which made Xu Yin quite intimidated.

"You're calling this stupid snake Uncle, you can also call me Aunt Hong, I think it's better than being called Senior by you, little girl."

Xu Yin glanced at Yutian for a moment whose irritated face was called a stupid snake, then returned to Meirong, "Well... B-Aunt Hong." Xu Yin replied somewhat stiffly.

Meirong smiled thinly which looked charming in Xu Yin's eyes. Can not deny the girl, Meirong beauty far above her late mother even though, when she was alive, Liu Yin was the most beautiful woman in the Valley of Poison Heart.

Yutian then told her a story further, while Xu Yin listened as she occasionally glanced at Meirong who was stroking Yao Han's hair. The gray-eyed young man was even spoiled with his teacher like a child.

Xu Yin was again startled to hear Yao Han not only being a disciple of the East Wind, but also a joint disciple of Yutian and Meirong. He is also confused by his uncle's relationship with Meirong who does not look hostile to each other.

'What exactly happened?'

"If Uncle is still alive, why not return to the sect?"

"What does Uncle mean?"

"Later on you will also know when I return to the sect." Yutian stroked Xu Yin's hair, "Yin'er, don't tell anyone that me and this lousy bird are still alive. One day if we meet with my teacher or uncle outside the Valley of the Poison Heart, I will tell them the truth myself."

Xu Yin could not argue, she nodded softly, "Fine, Uncle."

"good. And since we've met, I want to give you this." Yutian touched Xu Yin's forehead, sending out the knowledge of the Poison God Technique, "Without guidance from me, you can definitely master it well, especially since you have the Thousand Poison Body."

Xu Yin would be the third person who could master the Poison God Technique after Yutian and Yao Han. Xu Yin also became the first person from the Poison Heart Valley to inherit this technique from Yutian.

"It's only fitting that he said he could treat Yang-gegege, it turns out that he mastered the Poison God Technique and indeed has a relationship with the Poison Heart Valley," Xu Yin murmured a glance at Yao Han, after giving her thanks.

Xu Yin's attention was sidetracked as Meirong raised his hand that was enveloped in golden-red flames and threw it at Xu Yang just like that.

"Aunt Hong-! To-"

Xu Yin let out a startled cry thinking Meirong was burning her brother, but the fire was not devouring her brother's body. Yutian restrained the girl by holding onto her shoulder, while Yao Han who was engrossed in snacking on honey grass calmed Xu Yin down.

"Master Hong has no intention of harming your brother. It was a Phoenix Flame, besides being able to attack, it could also be used to heal."

"Don't panic, little girl. Let's just say it's a little help from me, this way your brother can come to his senses sooner." Meirong chimed in.

The Phoenix flames seeped into the pores of Xu Yang's body, repairing the damaged cells and burning a small portion of the poison.

"That's it, then I'll be back. You too, stupid snake. Let Han'er take care of the rest."

Yutian clucked softly and grumbled, "Yes, yes, I know, birds suck. You're this."

In the blink of an eye, Meirong disappeared and returned to the Dimension of the Pagoda.

"Where did Auntie Hong go?"

"To a hidden place. Later you'll know too and maybe a Han'er will show you that place. Don't you think, Han'er?"

"Nh?" A little hesitating Yao Han nodded slowly.

"Well, then I'll go first. In the future if you want to find me, then look for Han'er, because no matter where Han'er is, I'm always nearby. Youunderstand?"

Xu Yin still did not understand Yutian's words well, but she just nodded, "Okay, Uncle."

Afterwards Yutian disappeared and returned to the Dimension Pagoda, leaving Yao Han who was snacking on honey grass and Xu Yin. The two were silent while looking at each other.

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