Mysterious Tortoise Shell Script, Nanny Contract

What does it feel like to be stared at by that Mysterious Ink Turtle, whose size rivals mountains and whose gaze is so cold it could shatter a Primordial Spirit?

Xuanwei can tell you with absolute certainty: it's like an ant being held in Godzilla's mouth, examined, and worrying if it might get blown away by a sneeze. Under the lock of that terrifying intent, his pathetic Immortal Qi body dared not even ripple, freezing rigidly in mid-air. Inside, his mind was a frantic scroll of "We're doomed, we're doomed, we're doomed..."

The San Xiao sisters also tensed instantly. Bixiao's Golden Flood Dragon Scissors were already drawn, Qiongxiao's Dragon Binding Rope was poised, and Yunxiao had pushed the power of the Primal Chaos Golden Dipper to its extreme. Her usually serene face was etched with solemnity, ready to intervene at any moment. Though they knew that facing an enraged peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal Primordial Remnant Species, the three of them, even at peak Mysterious Immortal, likely wouldn't be enough.

However, the expected thunderous strike did not descend.

Within the Mysterious Ink Turtle's massive pupils, the coldness and fury slowly receded, replaced by a deeper, more ancient scrutiny. Its intent, like a vast ocean, swept over Xuanwei again and again, lingering particularly on the direction of his sea of consciousness (where the Chaos Bead resided) and the Remnant Seed of Jianmu rooted in his Immortal Qi origin.

"The aura of... Chaos... and... Jianmu's vitality..." An ancient, profound intent, carrying the weight of eons, resonated directly in Xuanwei and the San Xiao sisters' minds like muffled thunder, shaking their very souls. "Weak... yet bearing... an anomaly..."

Xuanwei's heart skipped a beat. It was discovered after all! This old turtle's perception was too monstrous! The Chaos Bead could shield heavenly secrets, yet it couldn't completely hide it!

He quickly suppressed the cowardly thought in his mind of "Should I spit out the Remnant Seed of Jianmu and return it?" He desperately circulated the Chaos Heaven-Opening Art and the Azure Emperor Longevity Art, completely concealing the aura of the Chaos Bead and the Remnant Seed of Jianmu. Simultaneously, he tried to convey a benevolent (and extremely humble) intent: "Pre... Senior, please forgive me! Junior did not intend to offend! Last time was truly out of desperation, a panicked escape, with no intention of coveting Senior's treasure! That Remnant Seed of Jianmu... it crashed into... and merged with Junior's body..."

His explanation was half-truth, half-lie, delivered with a (mental) sob and an extremely low posture.

The Mysterious Ink Turtle's intent fell silent for a moment, as if digesting his information or weighing something. Its immense pressure still enveloped Xuanwei, rendering him immobile.

"Your body... carries an aura... familiar... yet detestable to me..." the old turtle's intent echoed again, with a hint of confusion. "The Western... bald donkeys... disturbed my slumber... they shall be punished!"

This was its explanation for destroying Jieyin's grand formation earlier, and it also highlighted its dislike for the Western Teachings. Xuanwei felt a slight sense of relief. It seemed the old turtle's anger was primarily directed at the Western Teachings, and he was safe for the moment... perhaps?

"Senior, please see clearly! The Western Teachings have wicked intentions, they truly deserve death!" Xuanwei quickly seized the opportunity, trying to build rapport. "Junior and my senior sisters came precisely to thwart their scheme!"

"Hmph." The Mysterious Ink Turtle snorted, acknowledging his statement, but its massive pupils remained fixed on him. "You... carry Chaos... and Jianmu... though weak... your potential... is still considerable..."

"Potential is considerable?" Was that... a compliment? Xuanwei was a bit bewildered. Why was this old turtle's attitude so strange? No fighting, no killing, but instead, it was giving him a review?

"My offspring... are gestating... requiring Primordial Chaos essence... and innate Wood Element vital energy..." the old turtle's intent continued, with an unquestionable tone. "Since you have this affinity... you shall care for them... on my behalf..."

What?! Care for its offspring? You mean those giant emerald eggs?!

Xuanwei almost thought he'd misheard! The situation had shifted too quickly. From a life-or-death crisis to entrusting its young... ah, no, entrusting its eggs!

"Pre... Senior... are you saying... you want me to... help you... hatch eggs?!" Xuanwei's voice (intent) trembled. He, an Immortal Qi without even a physical form, was supposed to care for the eggs of several peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal Primordial Remnant Species? This was completely outside his expertise!

"Not hatching eggs!" The old turtle's intent seemed tinged with displeasure (perhaps it found his wording crude). "It is... to use your Primordial Chaos essence and Jianmu vitality... to nurture them... accelerate their gestation... and stabilize their foundation..."

A flicker of helplessness crossed its massive pupils. "My true form... must guard the Eye of the Netherworld... and cannot leave for long... The spiritual energy here... is no longer sufficient to support their... perfect hatching..."

Xuanwei instantly understood. This old turtle had taken a liking to his Chaos Bead (though it might not know what it was exactly, it could sense the Primordial Chaos essence) and the power of the Remnant Seed of Jianmu. It wanted him to act as a free "advanced nutritionist" and "infant caregiver," using Primordial Chaos energy and Wood Element vitality to nourish its offspring!

This... what kind of situation was this! He already had a "gold-devouring beast" cocoon at home, and now he was getting several more advanced "egg-devouring beasts"? Would his meager resources be enough for them?

"Senior... Junior's cultivation is low, I can barely protect myself. This Primordial Chaos essence and Wood Element vitality are even more scarce. I'm afraid... I cannot shoulder such a heavy responsibility!" Xuanwei tried to struggle, he didn't want to be drained dry by these eggs.

"Hmph! How could I use you in vain?" The old turtle's intent carried a hint of pride. "My offspring, nurtured by Chaos and Jianmu, are supreme creations! Once hatched, you will naturally benefit! Moreover..."

It paused, and a dark light shot out from its forehead, instantly merging into Xuanwei's Immortal Qi body!

Xuanwei felt a vast, heavy stream of information, containing infinite Water Element and Wutu Dao Rhyme, surge into his consciousness! At the same time, a black turtle shell, the size of a palm, neither gold nor jade, covered in natural, profound patterns, hovered before him.

"This is a fragment of the Black Emperor Water Sovereign Fist... and the basic inheritance of my clan's 'Black Tortoise Prison Suppressing Pattern'... I bestow them upon you for comprehension... It can help you... control Water Element... refine your origin... and stabilize your soul..." the old turtle's intent conveyed. "This 'Black Tortoise Dao Pattern Armor'... contains the power of one of my strikes... In times of crisis... it can protect you... and also allow you to... sense the state of my offspring..."

Black Emperor Water Sovereign Fist? Black Tortoise Prison Suppressing Pattern? Black Tortoise Dao Pattern Armor?!

Xuanwei felt his Immortal Qi core trembling! This was the inheritance of the Black Emperor, one of the Five Innate Emperors! Although it was only a fragment, its value was immeasurable! And the Black Tortoise clan's innate spiritual power Dao patterns! Plus, this shell, equivalent to having a peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal bodyguard experience card on hand!

This reward... was almost frighteningly generous!

As expected, risk and reward go hand in hand! Being a nanny for Primordial Remnant Species, the pay was high!

"Furthermore..." the old turtle's intent carried a warning. "Care for them well... If anything goes wrong... even if Tongtian protects you... I will still be able to... find you... and extract your soul!"

The last four words pierced Xuanwei's consciousness like ice picks, making him shudder.

Fine, this wasn't just a high-paying job, it was a lifelong contract with a threat attached.

"Junior... Junior will definitely do his utmost and not fail Senior's trust!" What else could Xuanwei say? He could only accept it reluctantly, respectfully taking the Black Tortoise Dao Pattern Armor, which exuded a heavy pressure, into (merging with) his body. Instantly, he felt his Immortal Qi become heavier and more solid, as if it had gained an invisible layer of armor.

The inheritance information of the Black Emperor Water Sovereign Fist and the Black Tortoise Prison Suppressing Pattern was also deeply imprinted in his consciousness. Although he didn't have time to comprehend them now, just feeling their vast Dao Rhyme had deepened his understanding of Water and Earth Elements significantly.

"Good." The Mysterious Ink Turtle seemed satisfied, its massive head nodding slightly.

The next moment, it opened its mouth and spat out three "small eggs," shrunk countless times, carved like emeralds, emitting a dense life aura and chaotic fluctuations. Wrapped in a ball of pure Wood Element Primordial Chaos energy, they slowly flew before Xuanwei.

"Take them away." The old turtle's intent carried a hint of imperceptible fatigue and anticipation. "When they hatch... you will sense it..."

Xuanwei looked at the three spinning emerald eggs before him, which seemed to pulse with life. His scalp (on a mental level) went numb. These weren't eggs, they were three living ancestors!

He carefully wrapped them with his Immortal Qi and stored them in the spatial dimension of the Chaos Bead. He specifically designated an area, activating the Chaos Bead's power and the Remnant Seed of Jianmu's vitality to create a comfortable "hatching environment" for them.

After doing all this, the Mysterious Ink Turtle gave Xuanwei a deep look. Its massive body slowly sank into the deep sea and disappeared. The terrifying pressure also dissipated with it.

On the sea's surface, only the shaken Xuanwei and the San Xiao sisters remained, along with a few fleeing golden dots on the distant horizon (the three from the Western Teachings).

"Phew... finally... it's over?" Bixiao patted her chest, still unnerved. "Junior Brother Xuanwei, you've... become that old turtle's... egg nanny?"

Xuanwei gave a wry smile, looking at the three "ancestors" in the spatial dimension greedily absorbing Primordial Chaos energy and Wood Element vitality. He sighed, "Senior Sister, please don't tease me. I'm earning cabbage money but doing the work of selling high-end drugs."

Qiongxiao chuckled, covering her mouth. "Junior Brother has profound fortune. To be entrusted with Senior Turtle's offspring and receive such an inheritance is already a great opportunity. However... future cultivation resources will likely become even tighter."

Yunxiao also nodded slightly, her voice cool. "Fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Grasp it well. This place is not suitable for lingering. We should return to Golden Ao Island quickly."

The four wasted no more time, rising into the air and speeding towards Golden Ao Island.

On the way back, Xuanwei flew while examining the situation within his spatial dimension. The three Black Tortoise eggs seemed quite content under the nourishment of the Primordial Chaos energy, and the Dao patterns on their shells had brightened slightly. And that still-dormant cocoon, upon sensing the aura of the three Black Tortoise eggs, seemed to... stir slightly? Transmitting an extremely faint fluctuation, carrying curiosity and a hint of... competitive spirit?

"No way, they haven't even hatched yet and they're already competing?" Xuanwei grumbled inwardly, feeling his "parenting" journey was destined to be anything but peaceful.

However, a bigger "surprise" awaited him.

As they were about to reach Golden Ao Island, the communication jade slip from Daoist Duobao, which Xuanwei held in his arms, began to flash urgently again!

He probed it with his divine sense, and Daoist Duobao's serious yet anxious thoughts instantly came through:

"Xuanwei! Return quickly! The underground anomaly in the Medicine Garden has intensified! That chaotic aura... has suddenly become extremely active, even triggering an autonomous response from the island's protective array! What exactly did you hide underground?!"

Xuanwei: "!!!"

Ancestors of the light cocoon! Why are you causing trouble at this time too?! Do you feel threatened by the arrival of the three new "competing kings"?!

He felt like he was about to crack.