Three Pure Ones Discuss the Dao, the Little Disciple is Key

The Three Pure Ones exchanged glances, their thoughts communicating faster than lightning.

Tongtian Jiaozhu's eyes sparkled with excitement.

This kid is a treasure!

A heavenly treasure!

Just one touch can make someone ascend on the spot, this ability is too heaven-defying!

Yuanshi Tianzun, however, frowned in thought.

This matter is against common sense.

Why does Lin Shen's Origin Qi have such a miraculous effect?

What is the principle behind it?

Are there any detriments to Lin Shen himself?

Is this power controllable?

A string of questions swirled in his mind.

Taishang Laojun thought the furthest ahead.

The appearance of this little disciple is an anomaly in itself.

His abilities might be more than just aiding cultivation.

It might even be related to the future direction of the Primordial World, and even the Dao paths of us three brothers.

"Ahem."

Yuanshi Tianzun cleared his throat, breaking the silence.

He put on a stern face and looked at Duobao Daoist, who was still kneeling on the ground, his voice authoritative and unquestionable:

"Duobao, tell us about your experience just now, every single detail."

"Do not omit anything!"

Duobao Daoist was so overwhelmed by the oppressive aura that he couldn't even lift his head.

He quickly recounted the entire process: how he was attracted by the scent emanating from Lin Shen, how he mustered the courage to approach, how his junior disciple patted his head, and how the bottleneck within his body instantly shattered.

His description was extremely detailed.

He even included his inner struggles at the time and the soul-ascension feeling he experienced when his head was touched.

After listening to Duobao's account, Tongtian Jiaozhu could no longer contain himself.

He snatched Lin Shen from Taishang Laojun's embrace and planted a forceful kiss on his chubby cheek.

"Hahaha! My good disciple, you are truly a lucky star!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu was so delighted that he couldn't stop grinning.

"Eldest Brother, Second Brother, did you hear that? Just one touch! Only one touch!"

Lin Shen's face tickled from his rough beard as he pushed his face away, babbling.

But in my heart, I'm thinking: Lucky star?

No, no, no, I'm a Humanoid Cheat!

But this cheat's effect is even more potent than I imagined.

Duobao directly went from the Form Transformation stage to the peak of Heavenly Immortal, how many minor realms did he cross?

The system's reward only got me to the early stage of Refining Spirit into Void.

I feel like the system is a bit stingy.

[Ding! Detected host's doubt. This system hereby explains: Rewards are determined by a comprehensive evaluation of the host's current cultivation level and the auxiliary effect. The host's current cultivation level is too low to withstand excessive energy. Most of the energy has been converted into potential and stored within the host's body, to be gradually unlocked as the host's cultivation level increases.]

The system's explanation echoed in his mind.

Lin Shen suddenly understood.

Oh, so it was afraid I'd explode, and it's saving it for me.

Fine, you have some conscience.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Tongtian Jiaozhu's undignified behavior, his brow furrowing even tighter.

"Third Brother, what kind of behavior is this!"

"You'll scare Little Shen'er like this."

Saying that, he reached out his hand, naturally intending to take Lin Shen:

"Lin Shen is still young and his mind is not yet developed. Your commotion is not conducive to his rest."

"Second Brother, what are you saying? Don't children need a lively environment?"

Tongtian Jiaozhu was unwilling to let go. He hugged Lin Shen and turned around, dodging Yuanshi Tianzun's hand.

"If he's always cultivating tranquility, won't he become a little old man?"

Taishang Laojun watched as his two younger brothers were about to fight over a disciple again, shaking his head helplessly.

"Alright, stop arguing."

As soon as he spoke, Yuanshi and Tongtian fell silent.

"This matter is no small thing."

Taishang Laojun's expression turned serious.

"Lin Shen possesses such heaven-defying abilities. It is an opportunity for us, and potentially a variable for the Primordial World."

"This matter must absolutely not be spread."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded in deep agreement.

"Big Brother speaks the absolute truth."

"If this were to spread, I fear the entire Primordial World would go mad."

"At that time, my Kunlun Mountain would have no peace, and Lin Shen would also be in danger."

Just think, what kind of greed would a "humanoid spiritual treasure" that allows one to ignore bottlenecks and break through directly provoke?

Even those reclusive old monsters would probably be unable to resist trying to snatch him.

"Who dares!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu's eyes widened, and sharp Sword Intent emanated from him.

"Whoever dares to lay a hand on my disciple, I will let them taste the power of my Qingping Sword Intent!"

Even though he didn't know where the enemy was yet, it didn't stop him from making threats.

Lin Shen flinched at his imposing aura, clutching Tongtian Jiaozhu's collar tightly with his small hands.

Tongtian Jiaozhu immediately reined in his aura, returning to his hearty, uncle-like demeanor. He gently patted Lin Shen's back to comfort him.

"Don't be afraid, my good disciple. With your master here, no one can harm you."

Taishang Laojun continued.

"Therefore, starting today, we must strictly guard him."

"The area around Lin Shen's palace must be sealed with the strongest restrictions. No one, except the three of us, is allowed to approach casually."

"Well said."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded in agreement.

"Furthermore," Taishang Laojun looked at Lin Shen, who was still in a daze, his gaze becoming incredibly gentle.

"Regarding Lin Shen's ability, we need to observe it further."

"Let's see the conditions for its activation, the cost involved, and its impact on Lin Shen himself."

As soon as he said this, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu's eyes lit up.

That's right!

They needed to study it!

Tongtian Jiaozhu was the first to get excited.

"Big Brother is right! We need to study it thoroughly!"

"How about I go catch a few more Spirit Beasts that are about to break through, and let little Lin Shen touch them one by one to test it?"

He thought this idea was simply brilliant.

"Nonsense!"

Yuanshi Tianzun immediately reprimanded.

"What do you think Lin Shen is? A tool for experiments?"

"He just used his Origin Qi and needs to rest and recover."

"Wouldn't your actions be like draining the pond to catch the fish?"

"I... I was just trying to research it!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu argued with a guilty conscience.

"Research also requires proper methods."

Yuanshi Tianzun said with a serious expression.

"This matter needs careful consideration and a step-by-step approach."

"First, we need to determine the cost of this ability."

"Lin Shen, how are you feeling now? Do you feel tired?"

He lowered his head and asked Lin Shen in the gentlest tone possible.

Lin Shen blinked his big eyes and felt his body.

To be honest, he wasn't tired at all.

The energy the system had just rewarded him with surged into him, making him feel full of vigor, so energetic he could do somersaults.

But seeing the tense expressions on his three masters' faces, his mind took a turn.

I can't say I'm not tired!

If I say I'm not tired, Third Master will definitely drag me off to pet every cat and dog on Kunlun Mountain!

I need to act weak so I can get more care and treasures!

Thus, Lin Shen's small face immediately fell.

He let out a weak "Eee-yah" sound.

He tilted his little head and leaned against Tongtian Jiaozhu's shoulder.

He even reached out a small hand and patted his stomach, looking like his body had been completely emptied.

His pitiful appearance instantly wrung the hearts of the Three Pure Ones.

"See! I told you there was a cost!"

Yuanshi Tianzun immediately said, with a hint of blame in his tone:

"Third Brother, you must never mention such reckless things again!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu looked at Lin Shen's wilted appearance, his heart aching. He nodded repeatedly:

"It's my fault, it's my fault."

"Good disciple, it was my fault, Third Master's fault. Hurry and rest."

Taishang Laojun even took out a small white jade bottle from his embrace.

He poured out a drop of crystal-clear liquid that exuded a rich life aura. He dipped his finger in it and gently touched it to Lin Shen's lips.

"This is the Life-Creating Elixir I refined from Ten-Thousand-Year Stalactite Milk and the essence of a hundred Spiritual Roots. It's best for replenishing Origin Qi."

"Little one, drink it quickly."

Lin Shen's small tongue licked.

A sweet, pure, and invigorating warm current, filled with immense vitality, instantly surged into his abdomen.

Wow!

It tastes so good!

And he could feel that potential within his body had grown a bit stronger!

Lin Shen was overjoyed in his heart, but on the surface, he still maintained his weak appearance.

He smacked his lips twice, as if he wanted more.

Acting weak really does get me candy!