"You are still too young to fully comprehend it."
"To create a writing system for a race, too many things are needed."
At this moment, Lin Tian thought of the Tortoise Shell left behind by the North Sea Black Tortoise.
"Oh, right, this is for you!"
Hou Gangjie carefully took the Tortoise Shell that Lin Tian handed him. The Tortoise Shell was only the size of a palm, just enough to hold in his hand.
Its surface is covered with ancient and mysterious patterns, and it feels warm to the touch, as if it contains some kind of profound truth about the universe.
Upon closer inspection, a faint green light could be seen flashing by.
" Father God, this is..."
Lin Tian didn't explain much, "You'll need this later."
"Thank you, Father God!"
Although Hou Gangjie didn't understand, what the Father God gave him was naturally useful.
Lin Tian smiled and patted his head, "From now on, you'll stay here with me. I'll send someone to talk to your parents."
Lin Tian turned to Six-Eared Macaque and said, " Six-Eared Macaque, go and call Di Xuan here."
"Yes, Dao Venerable."
In less than half a day, Di Xuan hurriedly arrived at the small courtyard. " Father God summoned me here, what are your orders?"
Lin Tian briefly explained Hou Gangjie's situation and concluded, "Go to the Fengyan Tribe and tell his parents that their child is safe with me and that they don't need to worry."
After receiving the order, Di Xuan immediately transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the Fengyan Tribe.
In the Fengyan Tribe, Chen Yu and Hougang were pacing anxiously.
Their son has been missing for three days. They have sent out everyone they can, but they haven't received a single clue.
"If anything happens to Jie'er, how can I live..." Hou Gang said, his eyes red and his voice choked with sobs.
Although Chen Yu was equally anxious, he still forced himself to remain calm and reassured his wife, "Don't worry, that kid is very clever..."
Just then, a majestic aura descended upon the tribe.
Di Xuan appeared in the center of the tribe; who in the entire human race didn't recognize this Human Emperor?
"Greetings, Human Emperor!" Chen Yu and Hou Gang hurriedly led their people to kneel in worship.
Di Xuan raised his hand, gesturing for everyone to stand up. He looked around at them, his gaze settling on Chen Yu and Hou Gang: "You are Hou Gangjie's parents?"
The two men felt a chill run down their spines. Had their son gotten into some terrible trouble that even the Human Emperor himself was concerned?
"It is... the Human Emperor, is it Jie'er...?" Hou Gang's voice trembled.
Di Xuan smiled gently, "No need to worry. Your son is with the Father God and is safe."
" Father God?" Chen Yu and Hou Gang exclaimed simultaneously, hardly believing their ears.
Di Xuan nodded in confirmation. " Father God personally kept Hou Gangjie behind, saying that the child has extraordinary talent and his future achievements are limitless. You have raised a fine son!"
Even long after Di Xuan left, Chen Yu and Hou Gang were still immersed in immense shock and joy.
"My dear wife, our Jie'er... has been chosen by Father God!" Chen Yu's voice trembled with excitement.
Hou Gang wiped away his tears, laughing and crying at the same time, "I knew it, this child has always been different from others..."
At this moment, Hou Gangjie was sitting on a stone bench in Lin Tian's courtyard, looking at the Tortoise Shell with a troubled expression.
Ten days passed, and he studied the Tortoise Shell over and over again, examining the patterns on it countless times, but he still had no clue whatsoever.
"What does it mean that Father God gave me this...?" Hou Gangjie rested his chin on his hand, his little face scrunched up.
Lin Tian came out of the house and saw him like this, so he couldn't help but laugh, "What, still thinking about that Tortoise Shell?"
Hou Gangjie quickly stood up. " Father God, I'm too stupid, I really can't fathom the mystery of this Tortoise Shell..."
Lin Tian sat down opposite him and slowly poured himself a cup of tea. "If you can't understand it, put it aside for now. From today onwards, you will first follow Six-Eared Macaque to cultivate martial arts. There's no rush for the written matter."
Six-Eared Macaque, who was lying on a chair in the courtyard, suddenly jumped up. " Dao Venerable, how should I teach you?"
Lin Tian's eyes narrowed. "What? You can't even teach a little kid? Aren't you supposed to be so great?"
Seeing Lin Tian's state, Six-Eared Macaque had no choice but to agree.
"Yes, Father God."
Hou Gangjie knew that the Father God was definitely doing it for his own good, so he would just follow the Father God God's arrangements.
And so, Hou Gangjie began his life of cultivation in the Lin Tian Courtyard.
Although the Six-eared Macaque appears unruly, it is exceptionally serious when it comes to teaching.
"The most important thing in martial arts training is to lay a solid foundation," Six-Eared Macaque said seriously, "You are young, which is the perfect time to build that foundation."
Every morning, Hou Gangjie would practice his basic skills in the courtyard.
Practicing horse stance, martial arts, and breathing exercises... it was quite tedious at first, but he persevered through it all.
Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Hou Gangjie has grown from a seven-year-old toddler into a ten-year-old boy.
His cultivation level has also steadily improved, and he has reached the peak of the Mortal Realm.
During this time, he would occasionally take out the Tortoise Shell to study it, but still made no progress.
Sometimes he couldn't help but ask Lin Tian, " Father God, when can I start studying writing?"
Lin Tian would always smile without answering, or gently pat him on the shoulder. "When the time comes, you will naturally understand."
Two more years passed, Hou Gangjie broke through the Mortal Realm and entered the Meridian Connecting Realm.
His posture became more upright, and his eyes more resolute.
That day, he suddenly had an epiphany while practicing martial arts.
As he wielded the Long Spear, it was as if he wasn't practicing moves, but rather outlining some mysterious trajectory.
"Huh?" Six-Eared Macaque, who was supervising from the side, narrowed his eyes. "This kid... is interesting."
Human martial arts have now developed significantly, encompassing a wide variety of weapons and techniques.
Humans can choose whichever they prefer to study.
Besides practicing martial arts techniques, Hou Gangjie spent every day practicing martial arts moves.
Five years have passed in a flash, and Hou Gangjie is now a handsome seventeen-year-old young man.
His cultivation level advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the Dharma Aspect Realm.
This is considered average among humans.
But what he could never let go of was his dream of creating written language.
That day, he finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked Lin Tian for guidance again, " Father God, it's been ten years. My martial arts have achieved some success, but as for writing..."
Lin Tian looked at Hou Gangjie and nodded in satisfaction. "It's time. Tomorrow, I'll take you on a journey through the Primordial Wilderness."
"Travel through the Primordial Wilderness? Father God, why do you want to go out?"
Hou Gangjie looked astonished, completely unable to understand.
Lin Tian smiled mysteriously, "You'll find out when you get there."
At this moment, Six-Eared Macaque also said from the side, " Dao Venerable, I want to go too. I've been so bored these past few years."
For ten years, he had been guiding Hou Gangjie, which was incredibly boring.
"You still want to go out? You've only been back a short time and you're already trying to leave again. Stay here and cultivate properly."
Lin Tian said irritably, his eyes full of disdain.
"Well..."
Six-Eared Macaque looked resentful and dared not refute.
He had secretly run away earlier, and if he hadn't unintentionally saved Hou Gangjie, the Dao Venerable would have already punished him.