Lin Dao Pavilion, Lin Tian looked at the mountain of spiritual fruits piled on the table and couldn't help but rub his temples.
Each of those spiritual fruits radiated spiritual energy; there were crimson Fire Spirit Fruit, azure Water Cloud Fruit, and golden Geng Jin Fruit...
At this moment, however, the jade table was piled up as if it were free.
Meanwhile, the Little Deer was busy preparing fruit.
" Little Deer, you don't need so much, it's enough."
Lin Tian finally spoke up to stop him.
Little Deer simply smiled gently, her hands still moving. "Master, you've been away for so many years, and the spirit fruit trees in the backyard have grown so well that we can't possibly eat all the fruit. Little Deer doesn't know how to brew Spiritual Wine, so we've had to store it all. Now that you're finally back, it's a good time for you to enjoy some more."
As she spoke, she took out a plate of moon- Tai Yin Fruit, clearly prepared especially for Chang Xi.
Six-Eared Macaque, who had been unable to contain himself any longer, grabbed a Fire Spirit Fruit and stuffed it into his mouth, saying indistinctly as he ate, "Don't worry, Sister Little Deer, Wu Zhiqi and I are here. We can eat as many as you want!"
Wu Zhiqi grabbed a spirit fruit from each of them, nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, his mouth stuffed full, unable to utter a word.
Chang Xi covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes darting between Lin Tian and Little Deer. She suddenly teased, " Dao Venerable has quite the way with women, doesn't he? He seems to have someone who likes him wherever he goes."
Lin Tian glared at her. "Don't talk nonsense."
Chang Xi persisted, moving closer and lowering her voice, " Dao Venerable, don't you really feel that Kong Xuan and the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird's auras are somewhat similar to yours?"
Lin Tian frowned. "Nonsense, how could Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng's child have anything to do with me?"
Even so, his heart skipped a beat.
Actually, back in the Immortal Volcano, he had vaguely sensed that the auras of those two little guys were somewhat familiar, but he didn't think about it deeply at the time.
Now that Chang Xi has pointed it out, and recalling the overly enthusiastic look Yuanfeng gave him...
Lin Tian was shocked. Could it really be...? No way...?
When did this happen?
I have absolutely no recollection of it...
He couldn't help but wonder: Could I be their father?
Lin Tian shook his head, banishing the absurd thought from his mind, "How could that be? It's impossible."
Yuanfeng said she conceived through the interaction of Yin Yang energies... Thinking of this, Lin Tian couldn't help but start to doubt again.
The interplay of Yin Yang... I had guided Yuanfeng in her cultivation many times and saved her several times. Could it really have happened unconsciously...?
" Dao Venerable, what is real?" Six-Eared Macaque asked curiously, having overheard Lin Tian talking to himself.
Just then, Little Deer brought in a plate of spiritual fruits, interrupting Lin Tian's thoughts.
Six-Eared Macaque quickly took a few and gave one to Wu Zhiqi, and the two monkeys buried their heads in their food again.
Lin Tian changed the subject, looking at Little Deer: " Little Deer, why is your cultivation still at the late stage of the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal all these years?"
Little Deer put down the fruit plate and respectfully replied, "Master, Little Deer is alone on the island and has no heart for cultivation. I only want to manage the Three Immortal Islands well and wait for your return."
Lin Tian sighed, "From now on, I'll personally guide you. You have good aptitude, you just lack motivation."
"Yes, sir."
He then turned to Wu Zhiqi: " Six-Eared Macaque, pass on the cultivation techniques I gave you to Wu Zhiqi. You are both among the Four Mixed-World Monkeys, and your techniques are similar, so please give him some guidance."
Six-Eared Macaque nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry, Master, I've got it covered!"
Wu Zhiqi's four eyes lit up simultaneously, and he exclaimed excitedly, "Thank you Dao Venerable!"
Lin Tian thought for a moment and then asked, "What kind of weapon do you like to use?"
Wu Zhiqi scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. "This junior... this junior prefers to use a stick."
Lin Tian couldn't help but complain, "Why do monkeys all like sticks?"
He glanced at Six-Eared Macaque, who was munching on fruit, and shook his head. "Fine, I'll forge a stick for you then."
Wu Zhiqi was overjoyed. He wiped his hands on his body and bowed repeatedly, saying, "Thank you Dao Venerable! Thank you Dao Venerable!"
Lin Tian then turned to Chang Xi: "Why aren't you going back yet? Your sister must be very worried about you."
Chang Xi pouted, looking unwilling. "No way! I'm so comfortable here. Moon Star is too boring, it's always so quiet and deserted, nothing like the lively and fun atmosphere here."
As she spoke, she suddenly stood up, gave Little Deer a sweet smile, and said, " Little Deer Sister, please show me around Three Immortal Islands! Legend has it that this place was formed from fragments of Chaos, and I've always been very curious about it!"
Little Deer glanced at Lin Tian, and seeing Lin Tian nod helplessly, she smiled and said, " Chang Xi, please follow me."
After the two left, only Lin Tian and the two monkeys remained in the Lin Dao Pavilion.
Six-Eared Macaque and Wu Zhiqi were still engrossed in eating, as if those spiritual fruits were the most delicious delicacies in the world.
Lin Tian sat in the main seat, looking at the table full of spiritual fruits, and recalling Chang Xi's words just now, he couldn't help but sigh, "What kind of situation is this..."
If those two children are truly his bloodline...
Lin Tian rubbed his temples, feeling that things were getting complicated.
Immediately, he did some calculations with his fingers, and soon Lin Tian's expression changed.
really...
Kong Xuan and the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird are really his children!
It turns out that when he saved Yuanfeng once before, he left a portion of his magical power in her body, which became his own essence.
But why doesn't Yuanfeng speak frankly?
Was it out of consideration for his attitude, or was there another reason?
"Does this count as a painless fatherhood?"
Meanwhile, on the Three Immortal Islands, Chang Xi was touring the island with the help of Little Deer.
As expected of a fragment of Chaos, the Three Immortal Islands are so rich in Innate Spiritual Qi that they are almost tangible. Various exotic flowers and rare herbs grow everywhere, and many spirit beasts that Chang Xi has never seen before roam leisurely.
"This is where Master usually meditates," the Little Deer said, pointing to a pool beneath a waterfall. "The water in the pool is formed from the Chaos Spirit Spring, which is very beneficial to cultivation."
Chang Xi curiously squatted down and scooped up a handful of spring water.
The spring water felt warm to the touch and contained pure, Chaos spiritual energy, which astonished her.
" The Dao Venerable really knows how to pick a place," Chang Xi exclaimed sincerely.
The Little Deer smiled but didn't reply.
She had followed Lin Tian for countless years and knew this old man's temperament best.
The two continued on their way and came to a peach orchard.
It is the season when peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the pink petals fall like rain, creating a breathtaking scene.
"The flowers here never fade," the Little Deer said softly. "The master said that flowers bloom for a time, but beauty should be preserved."
Upon hearing this, Chang Xi's heart stirred slightly.
Looking at the peach blossoms fluttering in the air, she suddenly asked, "Sister Little Deer, you've been following the Dao Venerable for a long time, haven't you?"
The Little Deer nodded. "It's been a long time, so long that I can't even remember the exact years."
"Has the Dao Venerable ever been in love with anyone?" Chang Xi asked cautiously.
Little Deer was silent for a moment, then shook her head. "I dare not presume to guess what the master is thinking."
Chang Xi seemed to be deep in thought, then continued walking.
Meanwhile, far beyond the Thirty-three Heavens Heavenly Court, in the twenty-eighth heaven of the Heavenly Court, a beautiful figure slowly awoke from deep cultivation.
She was a young girl dressed in a seven-colored robe, with a beautiful face and a captivating charm in her eyes.
She slowly opened her eyes, a glint of light flashing within them.
"Brother, I've finally broken through!"
The girl's voice was clear and melodious, like a bell.
Haotian looked at his younger sister Yao Ji and nodded in satisfaction. "Haha, not bad! Yao Ji, my sister, after cultivating for so long, you have finally broken through to the Mystic Immortal!"
A flash of light appeared in his hand, revealing a longsword that was entirely crystalline, its blade shimmering with seven-colored light. "This sword is called the ' Slaying Emotion Sword,' and it is in harmony with the path you cultivate. I bestow it upon you today."
Yaochi then took out a light and agile suit of armor. "This ' Rainbow Feather Robe ' can change at will and has considerable defensive capabilities; I'll bestow it upon you as well."
Yao Ji was overjoyed and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you, Brother Haotian! Thank you, Sister Yaochi!"
Haotian said solemnly, " Yao Ji, from this moment on, you will be in charge of the World of Lust. This realm concerns the seven emotions and six desires, and the responsibility is heavy. You must manage it well."
Yao Ji solemnly accepted the longsword and armor, her eyes filled with determination. " Yao Ji will certainly live up to the expectations of my brothers and sisters!"
Donning her Rainbow Feather Robe and wielding the Love Silk Sword, her entire demeanor transformed, exuding both the ethereal grace of a fairy and the commanding authority of someone in control of desire.
Haotian looked at his younger sister, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.
Since they were appointed by the Dao Ancestor as the masters of the Heavenly Court, they have worked diligently over the years and have finally brought the Heavenly Court to a basic level.
Now that Yao Ji has grown up, it would be wonderful if she could share some of his burdens.
"Go, and get to know the World of Lust well." Haotian waved his hand.
Yao Ji bowed again, then transformed into a streak of seven-colored light and disappeared into the depths of the World of Lust.
Yaochi looked in the direction her sister had left and said softly, " Haotian, do you think Yao Ji is capable of shouldering this heavy responsibility?"
Haotian smiled slightly, "She's my younger sister, and her talent is quite good. Besides..."
His gaze was deep. "It's a good thing to let Yao Ji familiarize herself with things beforehand."
Yao Ji was originally a Shi Tou that fell from Haotian's original body, and she had only recently taken human form.
Yaochi nodded, "I will follow Your Majesty's orders."