"Laozi, as the second disciple under my tutelage, you bear the responsibility of enlightening all beings and must not slack off. Today, I bestow upon you the Innate Supreme Treasure, the Taiji Diagram. It can stabilize Earth, Wind, Water, Fire and suppress Qi Luck."
With another wave of his hand, Hongjun bestowed the Taiji Diagram upon Laozi.
Laozi was overjoyed as he accepted it, though he merely bowed respectfully on the surface. "Thank you, Teacher!"
Unlike Hong Yun, he did not change his form of address to "Master." He merely regarded Hongjun as a teacher who imparted the Dao and resolved his doubts.
Besides, the Taiji Diagram was one of the Three Treasures of Creation, left behind by Pangu. He believed himself qualified to wield it.
Seeing this, Hong Yun said nothing.
Taiqing Laozi appeared to be a virtuous cultivator, but Hong Yun had come from the future and had long known what he was truly like.
Interestingly, the gazes of all the Great Powers now converged strangely upon Laozi.
There was jealousy in them, but also expectation.
"Why are you all looking at this poor Daoist like that?"
Laozi was puzzled until everyone looked at Hong Yun, then at him.
Their gazes clearly said: Hong Yun gave back a Jade Disk of Creation Shard. What should you, Laozi, give Teacher Hongjun in return?
Understanding their looks made Laozi panic.
No, this poor Daoist was not like that fellow Hong Yun. This poor Daoist was poor too!
At this time, Laozi possessed only the Heaven and Earth Exquisite Mysterious Yellow Pagoda he used for Corpse Severing, along with the Coiled Dragon Staff that had separated from the Twelve-grade Green Lotus.
"Fine, fine. Exchanging one High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure for an Innate Supreme Treasure means this poor Daoist has profited."
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