The Three Pure Ones' Favoritism Battle Royale! Empress Nuwa's Strong Intervention!

Lin Shen nestled happily in Nuwa's warm, fragrant embrace.

His little head nuzzled back and forth comfortably, like a tiny kitten who had found the perfect cozy spot.

This feeling was so much better than his Third Master's prickly beard and stiff chest!

He squinted his eyes contentedly, completely forgetting about everything else.

Inside, he was giving himself a mental standing ovation: This is it! A beautiful woman's embrace really is different! So fragrant and soft, it's practically heaven on earth!

However, the atmosphere in the dojo completely exploded because of his simple "hug."

Tongtian Jiaozhu stared longingly at Lin Shen in Nuwa's arms.

His heart shattered into eight pieces.

He extended his empty hands and then looked at his own face, which was slightly rough from years of sword practice.

An unprecedented sense of grievance washed over him.

My precious disciple! How could you treat your Master like this!

"Big Brother, Second Brother..."

His voice cracking, he frantically spammed their minds with his divine sense.

"I've been cast aside! Completely cast aside!"

"My precious disciple, whom I raised with such hardship, the first words he spoke weren't to me!"

"But to another woman!"

"My heart aches! I don't think I can love anymore!"

"Is this the legendary 'raise a child for a hundred years, worry for ninety-nine'?"

Yuanshi Tianzun listened to his pathetic wailing.

He snorted coldly in his divine sense and retorted without mercy.

"Serves you right!"

"I told you long ago to pay attention to your appearance, but you wouldn't listen!"

"With your scruffy beard and the constant smell of wine or sword qi, what child would like that?"

"Now look at Daoist Friend Nuwa, she's fragrant and soft, and looks so gentle and beautiful."

"Who else would the disciple hug if not her? You, a stinky, hard rock?"

Although Yuanshi Tianzun was scolding his third brother.

His gaze never left Lin Shen in Nuwa's arms.

The sourness in his eyes could be smelled from eight hundred miles away.

Why!

That's the treasure of Kunlun Mountain!

He's the apple of our three brothers' eyes!

I, as the second master, usually have to engage in a battle of wits and courage with Big Brother and Third Brother just to hold him for a little longer.

How dare you, an outsider, snatch my disciple away the moment you arrive?

And holding him so tightly!

Yuanshi Tianzun's heart also began to bubble with sourness.

The Grand Pure One Laozi watched his two younger brothers bicker like childish rivals.

He shook his head helplessly.

What a disgrace!

They've both attained the Dao as Primordial Golden Immortals, yet their minds are still like three-year-olds.

But...

He secretly glanced at Lin Shen, who was squinting his eyes and smiling in Nuwa's arms.

Then he quietly looked at his own simple but clean and tidy daoist robe.

And his meticulously groomed white beard.

Hmm, thankfully, I usually pay attention to my image.

Even though my little disciple is temporarily infatuated with beauty.

He will eventually understand that his Eldest Master's embrace is the most secure and warmest harbor.

The Grand Pure One Laozi gave himself a mental thumbs-up.

Nuwa, at this moment, could not spare any attention for the complex inner monologues of the Three Pure Ones.

Her entire focus was occupied by the adorable little one in her arms.

She held Lin Shen's soft little body.

He smelled the unique scent emanating from him, a blend of fresh grass and milk.

Her entire heart was about to melt.

What kind of divine baby is this!

How can he be so cute!

She extended her delicate fingers and gently poked Lin Shen's chubby cheeks.

The touch was soft, tender, and springy, more supple than any Innate Spiritual Jade she had ever seen.

"Little Lin Shen, you're so adorable."

Nuwa's voice was so gentle it could drip honey.

"Sister likes you so much."

Lin Shen's heart swelled with joy when the beautiful sister praised him.

He tilted his small face up and gave Nuwa a bright, innocent smile.

"Sis...ter... pret...ty..."

He struggled to organize his words, then uttered two clear syllables.

Inside, however, he was roaring with laughter: Hahaha! As expected! Praising a woman's beauty never goes wrong!

Boom!

These two words struck Nuwa with more force than Hongjun's Jade Plate of Creation!

Nuwa felt as if her heart had been pierced by an arrow called "cuteness"!

She could no longer hold back.

Hugging Lin Shen, she gently kissed his tender little face.

"Oh, my good baby, you have such a sweet mouth!"

Nuwa's eyes crinkled into a smile, her whole being radiating light.

But this scene, when seen by the Three Pure Ones, was no less than a bolt of primordial divine thunder.

It struck directly at the crown of their heads.

Tongtian Jiaozhu clutched his chest.

He felt as if a sword had pierced his heart, leaving him utterly chilled.

"He... he complimented someone else's beauty..."

"He's never complimented me..."

"In his heart, am I not even as pretty as that?"

Yuanshi Tianzun's face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

He roared with his divine sense: "Outrageous! Utterly outrageous!"

"Nuwa, this person is cunning and sinister! She's actually using her beauty to seduce my disciple!"

"This is simply... 'utterly shameless'!"

The Grand Pure One Laozi also felt that things were getting a bit out of hand.

If this continued, his precious cabbage, which he had painstakingly nurtured, would truly be snatched away by someone else's pig!

No!

He had to think of a way to get his disciple back!

"Ahem!"

The Grand Pure One Laozi cleared his throat.

He forcefully interrupted the heartwarming scene of "filial piety and maternal love."

He gave Nuwa a kind and amiable smile.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, you see, my little disciple is mischievous and is wriggling around in your arms."

"He might have gotten your clothes dirty."

"Why don't I hold him? He's more familiar with me and will be more settled."

As he spoke, he reached out to take Lin Shen.

How could Nuwa let go?

She hugged Lin Shen, gently sidestepped, and evaded the Grand Pure One Laozi's hand.

Her gentle smile remained on her face.

"It's no trouble at all, Daoist Brother Tai Shang."

"Little Lin Shen and I hit it off immediately; we're very compatible."

"He likes being held by me, so I'll hold him a little longer."

"Besides, children are naturally lively and active."

Her words completely blocked The Grand Pure One Laozi.

The Grand Pure One Laozi hit a soft nail, his expression stiffening slightly.

He roared inwardly: This woman! Why is she so difficult to deal with!

"Second Brother! It's your turn!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu urged Yuanshi Tianzun frantically with his divine sense.

Yuanshi Tianzun took a deep breath and stepped forward.

He put on his majestic face and said to Nuwa in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa."

"Lin Shen is a disciple of Kunlun Mountain, and moreover, the sole successor of Pangu's True Lineage."

"He carries great destiny and is crucial to the future of the Primordial World; not the slightest mishap can occur."

"Although we are old acquaintances, there is still a distinction between male and female. Such intimacy is improper according to etiquette."

"I ask that you please return Lin Shen to us and do not hinder my disciple's cultivation."

Yuanshi Tianzun directly placed the heavy labels of "Pangu's True Lineage" and "the future of the Primordial World" upon the matter.

The meaning was clear: This is our child, our hope.

You are an outsider, so don't cling to him here; it's not good!

His words were righteous and full of majesty.

Anyone else would have likely been intimidated by this aura and obediently handed the child over.

But Nuwa merely smiled faintly.

She looked down at Lin Shen in her arms, who was curiously watching Yuanshi Tianzun.

Then she said softly, "Fellow Daoist Yuanshi, your words are mistaken."

"I observe that young Lin Shen has been naturally close to the Great Dao of Creation."

"And I am the one who wields the Dao of Creation."

"His closeness to me is the Great Dao attracting each other, a matter of heavenly will. What does it have to do with the distinction between male and female?"

"As for cultivation, is not drawing close to the Great Dao and comprehending creation the best cultivation?"

"If you do not believe me, Brother Dao, you can ask young Lin Shen."

"Does he wish to leave my embrace?"

As she spoke, she deliberately rubbed her cheek against Lin Shen's small face.

Lin Shen, tickled by her touch, giggled.

He shook his little head like a rattle drum.

The meaning was as clear as could be: No! I don't want to go! I want my beautiful big sister to hold me!

He rejoiced inwardly: Hahaha! Who would reject the embrace of a fragrant and soft beauty!

Yuanshi Tianzun: "..."

He felt a mouthful of old blood stuck in his throat.

It wouldn't go up or down.

When it came to eloquence, he believed he was second to none in the Primordial World.

But today, he was rendered speechless by Nuwa, using his own disciple against him!

What is this!

"Hahaha! Second Brother, you're no good either!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu laughed heartily, gloating at the sight.

"It seems I must step in myself!"

He rolled up his sleeves and strode up to Nuwa.

Unlike Taishang and Yuanshi, he didn't try to reason or assert his status.

Instead, he directly pulled something out from his embrace.

It was a small wooden sword carved from sword energy.

A colorful, glowing ball, also woven from sword energy, hung from it.

"Good disciple! Look!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu dangled the small toy in front of Lin Shen.

"This is a new toy that Third Uncle made for you!"

"It's more fun than your sword energy swing from last time!"

"If you come over, Third Uncle will take you to a place a hundred times bigger than the sword energy playground to play!"

"There are dragons that breathe fire, birds that sing, and rivers that flow with honey!"

"Is it fun?"

Tongtian Jiaozhu directly pulled out his trump card—tempting him with food and toys!

He didn't believe that his little foodie would be able to resist such temptation!

As expected, Lin Shen's eyes lit up the moment he saw the novel toy.

And hearing that there were so many fun things.

He looked at the sparkling little sword in his hand, then at Tongtian Jiaozhu's expectant gaze.

A battle began in his little head.

Toys or a pretty older sister, which one should he choose?

This was a question for the ages!

His heart was even more conflicted: Damn it! This is too hard to choose! On one side is the embrace of a soft and fragrant beauty, and on the other is a super fun toy!

Why does a three-year-old like me have to face such a cruel multiple-choice question!