"You can definitely do it! As far as I know, there’s someone in history who was in the exact same situation as the Grandmaster, and he succeeded in the end, so I believe the Grandmaster can too."

The old madman was very firm in his belief, it was his faith.

"Who?"

Tang Ming and Sun Zhuangjia asked simultaneously.

"Huang Chuping from the Eastern Jin period."

The old madman spoke leisurely.

"Who is Huang Chuping?"

Sun Zhuangjia looked at Tang Ming in bewilderment.

"Brother, can you read more books in your free time?"

Tang Ming gave Sun Zhuangjia a sideways look: "Huang Chuping is the folk legend of the Yellow Fairy. After attaining the Dao, he changed his name to Chi Chuping, known as the Yellow Fairy, hence called Fairy Chi Song. It is said that his mana was powerful enough to turn stone into gold. Legend has it that he attained the Dao through alchemy, ascending to the heavens and using prescriptions to help people become immortals, earning their faith and worship."

"Zhuangjia, you should learn more from your junior and read books more often."

The old madman nodded with satisfaction.

"Master, it seems that the Yellow Fairy was already very powerful at that time, and you compare him with the Grandmaster. Did the Yellow Fairy also exist in soul form at some point?"

Tang Ming quickly asked.

"The Yellow Fairy did not exist as a soul. Although he left many legends back then, he did not ascend to immortality but failed during his tribulation. His soul form spread throughout the world until the Song Huizong period when he emerged with a new identity and completed the Dao."

The old madman squinted his eyes, introducing leisurely: "In that lifetime, although his fame was not great, he truly succeeded. At that time, his name was Huang Shang."

"Huang Shang? I know him, I know."

Sun Zhuangjia’s eyes lit up as he exclaimed excitedly: "He’s the super genius who created the Nine Yin Scripture. It is said his life was full of ups and downs, and he became the number one in the world, but unfortunately, all his enemies died out, right?"

"You... why did I take in such a disciple, you’ve read too many novels. Why don’t you just go die?"

The old madman looked at Sun Zhuangjia with an annoyed expression.

"Again... I got it wrong?"

Sun Zhuangjia shrank his neck, looking aggrieved.

"The Huang Shang in novels is just fiction. The historical Huang Shang was even more outstanding. Huang Shang, courtesy name Shengzhong, known as Master Yanshan, passed away in Gaozong Jianyan’s third year at the age of eighty-seven. It is said he engaged significantly in practices for prolonging life. He studied Daoist texts extensively, often with deep understanding, and applied them to daily life."

Tang Ming spoke again, simultaneously looking at the old madman with confusion: "But it’s said he was not a martial arts master."

"That’s where the mystery lies. During the Yellow Fairy’s era, his abilities were fully revealed to save the world, but he failed the tribulation. So, in Huang Shang’s generation, he changed course and devoted himself to martial arts, eventually achieving the Dao."

The old madman nodded, looking expectantly at Li Xiaoli: "For someone at their level, eight hundred years is a big cycle. The Eastern Jin period to Song Huizong is exactly eight hundred years, and the Grandmaster’s era to now is also exactly eight hundred years. Do you know what this means?"

"Could Xiaoli really attain the Dao?"

Tang Ming’s expression turned serious.

"I don’t know about this young lady, but as long as the Grandmaster can emerge, he will undoubtedly be extraordinary in the future."

The old madman looked worshipfully at Li Xiaoli, bowing devoutly.

"Uh, Master, please don’t get too excited. It seems the Grandmaster and Xiaoli are still unable to separate."

Tang Ming quickly reminded in a low voice: "It’s not easy to make Xiaoli pregnant without losing her virginity."

"Hmph, I believe you rascal will find a way."

The old madman snorted coldly, then sat cross-legged in meditation at the offering table, "You two can leave now. I finally found my life’s goal, and I will use all my strength to protect the Grandmaster’s ascension."

Tang Ming opened his mouth but didn’t know what to say, so he could only leave the room obediently.

"Oh no, Xiaoli got targeted by Master, looks like she’ll have a tough time ahead."

Tang Ming shook his head helplessly.

"Seeing this, Master will surely teach Xiaoli martial arts. I’ve experienced it deeply; Master’s methods are too brutal, your girl is done for."

Sun Zhuangjia rubbed his face and shook his head regretfully.

"This... maybe it’s her opportunity, let fate decide."

Tang Ming rubbed his eyebrows, not daring to defy the old madman’s decision.

"Sir, there are two people outside who want to see you."

At this moment, a servant approached Tang Ming to report.

"Who are they?"

Tang Ming looked puzzled.

"A man and a woman, they said their names are Iron Foot and Ghost Face."

"Almost forgot about them."

Tang Ming suddenly realized, quickly running outside. He had entrusted Li Xiaoli to these two friends, and now Li Xiaoli was back. What happened?

When Tang Ming reached the door, Iron Foot and Ghost Face were squatting on the steps with guilty faces.

"Black Spirit, we’re sorry. The little girl you asked us to take care of disappeared."

After seeing Tang Ming, Iron Foot quickly stood up to apologize.

"It’s okay, she’s already back and resting in the house."

Tang Ming smiled: "What exactly happened, how did she end up coming back on her own?"

"We don’t know either! Originally, Ghost Face and I were escorting the girl away from Glazed Island. We were already on the ship, but then the girl woke up, found out you were missing, and went crazy looking for you, then..." Iron Foot looked at Tang Ming with a strange expression, hesitating to speak.

"Then what happened?"

"Then the girl just put her hand in her pants and transformed into another person, directly flying through the air. We were stunned."

Ghost Face added, the scene back then was too bizarre.

Tang Ming twitched the corner of his mouth, already guessing why Li Xiaoli transformed.

"This girl’s really unique! Seen all sorts of transformation methods in comics, but none of them are like hers. Impressive."

Tang Ming was filled with feelings of wonder.

"How did you know I was here?"

After calming down, Tang Ming shifted the topic.

"Glazed Island isn’t that big. The news of you wreaking havoc in the Mu Family and Ma Family has spread, and we figured it was you causing trouble when we heard those families had issues."

Iron Foot sighed: "Apart from you, I can’t think of anyone else with the guts to offend two big families on Glazed Island."

"That doesn’t sound like a compliment."

Tang Ming stroked his chin: "The crisis is over. Tomorrow I’m holding my wedding, and since you’re here, why not stay and join us?"

"You made such a big fuss just to have a wedding?"

Iron Foot looked at Tang Ming with a speechless expression.

"Pretty much! Come on, I’ll arrange guest rooms for you and get Ghost Face’s face treated."

Tang Ming warmly grabbed Iron Foot’s arm: "Our last meeting was too rushed, I didn’t get a chance to treat Sister-in-law’s injuries."