Masters' Excessive Curiosity

Seeing Lin Shen licking his lips, clearly not satisfied, Taishang Laojun's expression of heartache deepened.

"It seems the consumption was indeed significant."

He said in a deep voice, pouring another drop of Life-Creating Elixir for Lin Shen.

Lin Shen happily tasted the sweetness again.

His mind was racing with calculations.

It seemed he had to act weaker every time he "cast a spell" from now on!

This way, he could avoid the risk of being exploited and also get all sorts of delicious treats!

It was killing two birds with one stone!

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Lin Shen's pale little face, his affection for his young disciple growing even more.

He took out a warm, smooth jade pendant from his sleeve.

The pendant was carved with intricate Daoist patterns and emitted a calming, spirit-centering aura.

"This is the Spirit Nurturing Jade. I obtained it in my early years. It has the effect of nourishing the Primordial Spirit and strengthening the foundation."

"Lin Shen, wear it with you."

Saying this, he personally tied the jade pendant around Lin Shen's neck.

As soon as the jade pendant touched his skin, a cool, comfortable sensation spread throughout his body.

Lin Shen felt his thoughts become much clearer.

What a great item!

My second master has also given me something!

Lin Shen happily swung his short legs, the jade pendant jingling against his chest.

Seeing his elder and second brothers both present treasures, Tongtian Jiaozhu couldn't fall behind.

He scratched his head, unable to think of anything to give for a moment.

When it came to alchemy, he wasn't as good as his elder brother.

When it came to artifact refining, he wasn't as good as his second brother.

His greatest skill was fighting.

He couldn't possibly give his disciple a murderous immortal sword, could he?

He was so anxious he was scratching his ears and cheeks. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he slapped his thigh. "I've got it!"

He beckoned towards the depths of Kunlun Mountain and shouted, "Ink Qilin, come forth and meet me at once!"

His voice echoed out, and before long, a majestic, enormous Ink Qilin arrived, treading on clouds.

The Ink Qilin's scales were black and shiny, and its four hooves burned with auspicious flames.

Its eyes were filled with arrogance.

This was Yuanshi Tianzun's mount.

The Ink Qilin had been dozing off and was annoyed by Tongtian Jiaozhu's shout, but it still flew over obediently.

"Master, what do you need me for?"

The Ink Qilin spoke human words, its voice deep and resonant.

Yuanshi Tianzun saw his mount being summoned by his third brother and raised an eyebrow.

He wondered what mischief his third brother was up to.

Tongtian Jiaozhu pointed at the Ink Qilin and said to Lin Shen with great spirit, "Good disciple, look!"

"This big black ox might be a bit ugly, but it's fast and sturdy."

"From now on, it will be your mount!"

"Wherever you want to go, let it carry you there!"

"Pfft—"

Lin Shen almost spat out the Life-Creating Elixir he had just drunk.

Big black ox?

This is clearly a Kirin, okay!

And an auspicious beast at that!

Third Master, your eyesight is terrible!

Upon hearing the words "big black ox," the Ink Qilin's proud head instantly drooped.

The flames on its four hooves dimmed considerably.

It was a descendant of the noble First Kirin, a prestigious divine beast on Kunlun Mountain.

How did it become a big black ox?

Yuanshi Tianzun's face also darkened.

"Nonsense! Tongtian! That's my mount!"

He growled in a low voice, suppressing his anger.

"Oh, Second Brother, what's yours is mine!"

"Why be so formal?"

Tongtian Jiaozhu waved his hand dismissively.

"Besides, you're always meditating in Yuxu Palace, you don't need a mount."

"It's perfect for Little Lin Shen to use as transportation, making the best use of it, isn't it?"

"You..."

Yuanshi Tianzun was so angry he couldn't speak.

Lin Shen, watching the dramatic scene unfold before him, was overjoyed.

Third Master was really something else!

He actually wanted to snatch Second Master's mount and give it to me.

He sat in Tongtian's arms, curiously examining the huge Ink Qilin.

A Qilin, a mythical divine beast!

It would surely be magnificent to ride!

He stretched out his little hand, pointing at the Ink Qilin, making "ya ya" sounds.

His eyes sparkled with longing.

Seeing Lin Shen's reaction, Tongtian Jiaozhu became even more smug.

"See? Little Lin Shen likes it too!"

"Second Brother, don't be so stingy!"

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Lin Shen's eager little eyes, and his heart softened.

He couldn't muster any more anger.

He snorted coldly, turning his head away, implicitly agreeing.

"Hahaha! Thank you, Second Brother!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu laughed heartily, then patted the Ink Qilin's head.

"Big Black Ox, you will follow Junior Brother well from now on."

"If he loses even a single hair, I'll skin you alive!"

The Ink Qilin was on the verge of tears, but could only nod resignedly.

It finally understood.

This new Junior Brother was the true boss of Kunlun Mountain.

Even the Three Pure Ones had to revolve around him.

And so, Lin Shen acquired his first mode of transportation.

A majestic Ink Qilin.

Referred to as the Big Black Ox by Tongtian Jiaozhu.

A discussion about Lin Shen's abilities had devolved into a gift-giving competition among the three masters.

Duobao Daoist, kneeling by the side, witnessed the entire scene.

His reverence and envy for Lin Shen reached a new peak.

Junior Brother is just too favored!

Just a pat on the head, and not only did his cultivation skyrocket.

It also caused the Three Masters to shower him with divine elixirs and magic treasures.

They even gave him a mount directly!

This treatment was truly unique in the Primordial World!

He secretly resolved to cling tightly to Junior Brother's golden thigh from now on.

No, a Tongtian golden pillar!

After the commotion subsided, the Three Pure Ones strictly enforced their previous decision.

They set up nine layers of restrictions around the palace where Lin Shen resided.

Each layer was more powerful than the last.

Let alone ordinary immortals, even a Quasi-Saint would find it difficult to breach.

There was no way they could break in without alerting them.

The other beings on Kunlun Mountain only knew that the three Lords had taken in a treasured disciple.

But no one knew what was so magical about this disciple.

Even fewer could approach his dwelling.

Meanwhile, the three masters officially began their "research" into Lin Shen's "abilities."

Of course, they followed Yuanshi Tianzun's suggestion.

They no longer used that crude "touch therapy."

Instead, they adopted a gentler method of observation.

This day, Lin Shen was playing on the grass in the courtyard.

Taishang Laojun, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Tongtian Jiaozhu sat by a stone table not far away.

They sipped tea while pretending to casually observe him.

Lin Shen knew they were watching him, but he didn't care.

He was engrossed in studying his new "pet."

It was a snow-white Spirit Rabbit that Tongtian Jiaozhu had brought for him to play with.

This Spirit Rabbit was originally just an ordinary Mortal Beast.

But after staying by Lin Shen's side for a few days, constantly inhaling the Origin Qi emanating from him.

It had actually awakened its sentience and even began to spontaneously absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth.

Lin Shen found it very interesting.

He wanted to try, without direct contact, just by getting close, if he could trigger a system quest.

He held the Spirit Rabbit and brought his small face closer.

He gently blew a breath towards the Spirit Rabbit's fluffy ears.

"Whoosh~"

A surge of Origin Qi, several times more concentrated than usual, was blown into the Spirit Rabbit's ears with his breath.

The Spirit Rabbit, which had been resting with its eyes closed, trembled all over.

It suddenly opened its ruby-like eyes.

The next second, its small body erupted with powerful spiritual energy fluctuations!