Fang Bai and "Biyu Fairy" walked towards each other, and when they were about ten meters apart, they simultaneously burst into hearty, carefree laughter.

A few breaths later, under the astonished gazes of the immortals, they opened their arms and embraced each other in a bear hug, like men do.

"It’s great that you’re still alive!"

"Haha, I’ve got a big life, not so easy to die!"

Fang Bai and "Biyu Fairy" gave each other a few solid pats on the back, then each took a step back to size each other up, both with faces full of joy.

"Those two... aren’t supposed to be like this!"

Seeing "Biyu Fairy" and that white-clothed immortal meet like old friends, all the immortals were dumbfounded, their minds in chaos.

A group of Starshine Sect disciples rubbed their eyes vigorously, thinking they were seeing things.

"Biyu Steward..."

A Starshine Sect disciple pointed at Fang Bai and cautiously said to "Biyu Fairy": "He... he injured Brother Xinghe before, and just killed Brother Jin Chan! You are..."

"Biyu Fairy" glanced at him, then smiled and said to Fang Bai, "See, the Starshine Sect disciples are all fools! At this moment, they still can’t tell something’s wrong, and are even thinking I should act to kill you..."

Fang Bai laughed heartily, "This shows your reputation as Variable Immortal Emperor is well-deserved, with no flaws after the transformation! But, you’d better reveal your true form quickly! Hugging and laughing with an old and ugly Female Immortal, I feel awkward!"

"Biyu Fairy" winked at him, then twisted her body a few times and wiped her face with her hand, completely changing her appearance.

When the immortals looked again, the original "Biyu Fairy" had turned into a handsome, dashing male immortal with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes.

"It’s Variable Immortal Emperor! No wonder..."

Some immortals recognized the identity of Variable Immortal Emperor, suddenly realizing that only a transformation into "Biyu Fairy" by Variable Immortal Emperor could deceive all the immortals here without revealing flaws.

If another immortal had transformed this way, they would have likely been recognized long ago by the disciples of Starshine Sect.

However, such an act by Variable Immortal Emperor must have heavily offended Starshine Sect, especially Biyu Fairy, the steward, who would be furious if she knew Variable Immortal Emperor impersonated her, and would surely seek revenge against him.

All the immortals believed that there must be a deep connection between Variable Immortal Emperor and that white-clothed immortal, otherwise he wouldn’t take the risk of offending Starshine Sect to transform into Biyu Fairy and deceive two Immortal Emperor Realm experts of Starshine Sect.

If the two Immortal Emperor Realm experts of Starshine Sect were still around, even if Variable Immortal Emperor intervened, the white-clothed immortal would be unable to escape. Now with only a group of younger disciples remaining, Starshine Sect was no match for Variable Immortal Emperor, and could only watch as they left.

"I originally wanted to kill you all to vent my brother’s anger! But today I’m in a good mood and will mercifully spare your lives! Now get lost!"

Variable Immortal Emperor waved his hand at a group of Starshine Sect disciples, gesturing as if shooing away flies.

The Starshine Sect disciples looked at each other, knowing that even if they joined forces, they were no match for Variable Immortal Emperor, especially with a highly capable white-clothed immortal aligned with him. They had no chance of winning and had to leave dejectedly.

"Brother, is this Female Immortal your immortal partner?"

Variable Immortal Emperor glanced at Qin Yaorao a few times, then asked Fang Bai with a smile.

Variable Immortal Emperor already knew Fang Bai had been reborn, and that in his previous life in the Immortal Realm, he left admirers everywhere, many of which were extraordinary Female Immortals. Seeing Fang Bai and Qin Yaorao holding hands most of the time very intimately, he guessed their relationship as immortal partners.

He had seen some of Fang Bai’s admired Female Immortals, all were stunning and exceptional, but he hadn’t seen the Female Immortal before him, hence the question.

Qin Yaorao, informed by Fang Bai about Variable Immortal Emperor’s identity, naturally felt a sense of closeness, knowing he was a sworn brother of Fang Bai from his previous life. She gave a gentle smile and introduced herself confidently, "Little sister Qin Yaorao, I met Fang Bai in the mortal world. I look forward to your guidance, elder brother."

When Fang Bai and Variable Immortal Emperor became sworn brothers in their past lives, Variable Immortal Emperor was older, thus Fang Bai was the younger brother, and Variable Immortal Emperor the elder. Hence, Qin Yaorao called herself "little sister." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"Oh..."

Variable Immortal Emperor nodded, realizing that Fang Bai’s immortal partner was an immortal ascended from the mortal world. He thought Fang Bai, still charming even after being reborn, had formed such a beautiful partnership.

He noticed that Qin Yaorao possessed an Innate Spiritual Root, and that her aura slightly resembled Fang Bai’s, indicating she must have received his teachings.

Though Qin Yaorao’s age as an immortal was short, she was already a Grade One Immortal King Realm expert. Apparently, his sworn brother had invested considerable effort in her, suggesting a deep bond between them.

"Meeting for the first time, as an elder brother I should express myself... Take this Immortal Ring, it contains some cultivation resources... Haha, don’t mind if it’s not much!"

Variable Immortal Emperor said as he took out a Space Immortal Ring and, without waiting for a response, forced it into Qin Yaorao’s hand.

"No need to stand on ceremony with him, take it!"

Seeing Qin Yaorao glance at him hesitantly, Fang Bai nodded with a smile.

It was only then that Qin Yaorao thanked Variable Immortal Emperor. Before storing the Space Immortal Ring, she swept her Divine Sense inside and found a variety of cultivation resources in considerable quantity, thinking that someone could be Fang Bai’s brother could not possibly be stingy—those resources would suffice for her cultivation needs for several years.

"This isn’t a place for conversation. Let’s head to my place and stay for a few days first!"

Seeing the Starshine Sect disciples flying away on their Auspicious Clouds, Variable Immortal Emperor knew that before long, they would likely return with a large number of Starshine Sect experts to seek justice. If their Sect Master, Starshine Immortal Emperor, came personally, even teamed up with Fang Bai, they would be unmatched. Hence, it was wise to leave.

Under Variable Immortal Emperor’s lead, Fang Bai and Qin Yaorao journeyed together. Half a month later, they reached a picturesque Junior Immortal Village surrounded by mountains and waters.

The Junior Immortal Village was located within a vast forest, in a very secluded spot, challenging to find without careful searching.

The village architecture was predominantly bamboo buildings, arranged at varying heights, exquisite and beautiful, inhabited by over two hundred immortals.

According to Variable Immortal Emperor’s introduction, almost all the two hundred immortals in Junior Immortal Village were his friends, whom he met during his thousand-year travels in the Immortal Realm; among them, ninety percent were Immortal King Realm experts, with the remaining ten percent being Immortal Emperor Realm experts like him.

With one hundred and eighty Immortal King Realm experts and twenty Immortal Emperor Realm experts, such power was indeed extraordinary.

"All these immortals share a similar temperament with me, and also hold goodwill towards the Emperor’s Palace... After its downfall, dissatisfied with the actions of the eight top Immortal Emperors, they often spoke out for the Emperor’s Palace, and as a result, faced suppression and even pursuit by them. I didn’t want them to suffer, so I gathered them here to live in seclusion. Here, we share cultivation insights, exchange Immortal Technique Secrets, and lead a carefree life..."

As Variable Immortal Emperor spoke, a proud expression spread across his face. He shook his head contentedly, saying, "Now, I’m the village chief of this Junior Immortal Village, with over two hundred immortals looking up to me. Hehe, though it’s not as grand as your ten thousand disciples under the Emperor’s Palace back then, it’s an achievement nonetheless. In the future, when you rebuild the Emperor’s Palace and take revenge on the eight top Immortal Emperors, they may well become your allies!"