A Deal Is a Deal

After careful consideration, Samsara and Yellow Springs discovered that these two brothers also shared some degree of compatibility with their own Great Dao.

There's only a small amount, at most ten or twenty percent, which is completely insufficient to pass on the lineage.

If this were to be passed down, the lineage would grow crooked from theirs, and who knows what it would become? Even if the two ancestors themselves came, they wouldn't recognize it.

I could accept them, and even, considering Pangu's influence behind Yangmei and Xiang Dong, I could even take them on as personal disciples, offering guidance on their cultivation and helping them clarify their direction.

As for the lineage of doctrines, forget about that.

"Indeed, these two have a master-disciple connection with us. We can accept them as disciples, but they do not align with our shared Great Dao, so we will not pass on our lineage to them."

The Samsara Ancestor is a straightforward person; he says what's on his mind and makes things clear first. If a suitable person is found in the future to whom he can pass on his mantle, then they shouldn't blame them for being biased.

"Disciple Jie Yin (Zhun Ti) pays respects to Master and Master's Wife!"

Jie Yin and Zhun Ti were well aware of the principle of striking while the iron is hot. Seeing that the Ancestor of Samsara was about to take on disciples, how could they not seize the opportunity and immediately bow down as disciples?

He knelt down with a thud, very decisively, without the slightest hesitation, and finished kowtowing with a series of thuds.

As for whether or not they will pass on their lineage, they don't really care right now; they just want to stick close to this powerful figure first.

Oh, no, there are two.

To be more precise, there are three roots, Xiang Dong can also count.

With the establishment of the master-disciple relationship, the fortunes of the master and disciple began to connect. When the fortunes of the two Western Saints were connected with those of the two ancestors of Samsara and the Yellow Springs.

The two patriarchs immediately felt relieved. The suppression of the Primordial World Heavenly Dao on them had actually dissipated somewhat because of this disciple-acceptance ceremony, and the shackles hanging over their heads had loosened considerably.

Most importantly, they the Unseen that their Dao Path had become incredibly clear, with a magnificent Great Dao full of flowers waiting for them.

However, at this moment, the Great Dao was still hazy and unclear. The only certainty was that they were within reach to attain the Hunyuan Dao Fruit. If they hadn't been in the Primordial World and suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, they probably would have already broken through this barrier.

I never expected that taking on two apprentices would bring such a reward!

The two exchanged a glance, and knowing that their hearts were already in sync, they could see the joy in each other's eyes.

The changes in the two did not escape Yangmei's notice. Their luck surged dramatically in an instant, which was too obvious and the effect was immediate.

Yangmei was even more certain that Xiang Dong said was true; taking on disciples, establishing a sect, spreading the Way, and carrying out education were indeed the general trend of Heavenly Dao.

Merit can protect one's character and strengthen one's foundation; good fortune can accelerate cultivation; and one can do things smoothly and legally, thus walking under the watchful eye of Heavenly Dao.

Therefore, Yangmei also had the idea of taking on disciples to pass on the Daoist lineage. However, it was not easy to find suitable disciples. He couldn't just pass it on to anyone.

Just as Yangmei was weighing her options, Samsara and Yellow Springs had already happily accepted their two disciples as their new disciples.

"Very well, from today onwards, you will be our disciples. Although we cannot pass on our entire lineage to you, we will still do our best to guide your cultivation."

After receiving tangible benefits, Samsara began to take teaching disciples more seriously.

After all, the stronger the disciple's strength and realm, the more abundant their own fortune will be, and the greater the benefit to them will be. This is how the master-disciple bond works. If the teacher wants to gain benefits faster, they must be willing to spend resources.

"I see that you are quite compatible with the Great Dao of Mingyun, but we have only grasped a little bit of the Great Dao of Mingyun. Take this and study it; how much you can learn depends on your ability."

Samsara is a part of the Great Dao of Mingyun Jie Yin, about fate. It means that no matter how it begins or how it goes, the outcome is already predetermined, and everything we do is in accordance with our predetermined fate.

This is indeed a perfect match for Jie Yin, and it also fits his image and temperament very well.

As for Zhun Ti, he leans more towards the Great Dao of Karma. He knows more about the Chaos Demon Gods of the Great Dao of Karma because that guy is very annoying and he often deals with him.

After many battles, a number of fragments were shattered. Several Chaos Demon Gods pieced them together, and the Great Dao of Karma was actually almost completely dissected.

"I observe that you are quite aligned with the Great Dao of Karma. This is our understanding of the Dao of Great Dao of Karma; you should contemplate it yourself first."

"Thank you so much, teacher (or teacher's wife)!"

"Young friend, I've heard you're quite fond of lotus thrones."

"Ah?"

Xiang Dong hadn't expected that he would have anything to do with this. But when did he ever like the lotus platform? Don't spread rumors.

Just as he was about to offer some explanation, he saw the Ancestor of Samsara take out a twelve-petaled lotus platform.

Holy crap, you have a good eye for people. I really like him.

To thank Xiang Dong for introducing them to these two disciples and pointing out the direction for their future, the two patriarchs decided to reward him handsomely.

The Ancestor of Samsara flipped his hand and presented the Twelfth-Grade Samsara Purple Lotus of Reincarnation, imbued with the Dao of Samsara, to Xiang Dong.

"Young friend, this is my innate spiritual treasure, the Twelfth-Grade Samsara Purple Lotus, which I bestow upon you."

"I can't accept that."

Despite saying he was embarrassed, Xiang Dong didn't refuse at all. After all, the Samsara Purple Lotus seemed to be better in Houtu's hands and could play a greater role.

The Old Ancestor of the Yellow Springs also took out a bell. Hmm, the Yellow Springs giving away a bell, very poetic.

"This Biluo Yellow Springs Dingyuan Bell is Top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure, combining offense and defense, and can even stabilize the Primordial Spirit and true soul from external evil interference. I present it to you as a token of my gratitude."

After saying that, Yellow Springs still felt a little regretful.

"It's a pity that the Twelfth-Grade Merit Golden Lotus is in Hongjun's hands. I didn't manage to snatch it last time, otherwise I could have given it to you, young friend."

Xiang Dong thought this was a possibility, but saying it in front of Zhun Ti and Jie Yin would be somewhat inappropriate, giving the impression of stealing their treasure.

Fortunately, the two were so engrossed in the joy of finding their teacher and receiving the inheritance of their Cultivation Method that they didn't notice this small detail.

There will be other opportunities in the future.

"Yes, there will be opportunities."

Samsara, Yellow Springs and Yangmei both nodded. Since they had already decided to carry out the work of teaching and vying with Hongjun for Merit and fortune, then conflict and struggle were inevitable. There would be plenty of opportunities to seize them in the future, so there was no rush.

"Then I will first give this Biluo Yellow Springs Dingyuan Bell to you, young friend. Later, when I obtain the Twelfth-Grade Merit Golden Lotus, I will exchange it with you."

"Okay, it's a deal. I'll be waiting for you!"