I Don't Regret It

On the backyard of the Lin Dao Pavilion Three Immortal Islands, there is a spiritual pool paved with seven-colored coral.

The pond water was crystal clear, and colorful fish swam leisurely around it.

Lin Tian was leaning against a golden willow tree, leisurely eating a bunch of grapes in his hand.

Not far from him, Bixiao was sitting cross-legged on a smooth, warm piece of jade, her hands supporting her chin.

She glanced at the spirit fish in the pond one moment, then stole a glance at Lin Tian the next, lost in thought.

Finally, as if she had made up her mind, she suddenly stood up, ran to Lin Tian's side, squatted down, and looked at Lin Tian expectantly. "Dao Venerable, when will I be able to surpass my eldest sister and second sister? I feel like I've been cultivating very, very diligently!"

Her little face froze for a moment, "But... but my cultivation progress is so slow! Dao Venerable, you Supernatural Power powerful, why don't you reward me with a few of those immortal pills that can instantly raise my level by several? Just a few! Let me experience the feeling of my cultivation skyrocketing!"

As she spoke, she looked at Lin Tian pitifully, her red lips slightly pouting, a sight that would soften anyone's heart.

Lin Tian glanced at her indifferently and said irritably, "If you could focus your energy on the right things instead of thinking about how to slack off all day, you wouldn't be getting nagged by your two older sisters."

"Oops!"

Bixiao's thoughts were exposed, her pretty face flushed, and she quickly waved her hands in denial, "Dao Venerable! How come you're just like my sisters, bullying people!"

"I... I really do practice diligently every day!"

Lin Tian found her expression somewhat amusing.

He said with a hint of mockery, "Oh? Seriously cultivating? Well, you should wipe the grease off your mouth first."

"You've been on my Three Immortal Islands for quite some time now. I may not be able to tell about other things, but you probably know better than anyone which of the various mythical birds and beasts on the island have the most tender and juicy meat, and which ones are best roasted to a crispy exterior and tender interior, with an irresistible aroma, right?"

"Ah?!"

Upon hearing this, Bixiao cried out in surprise, hurriedly wiping her mouth with her hand, her face flushed red. She mumbled softly, "Where... where is there... I just... I just occasionally try some... Dao Venerable, the spiritual energy of the beasts here is abundant, which is beneficial to cultivation..."

Her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke.

Looking at her like this, Lin Tian felt a pang of unease, which reminded him of Lan Wu from the past.

"You... look a lot like someone I used to know."

Bixiao's eyes lit up, and she quickly asked, "Dao Venerable? You said I resemble an old friend of yours? Who is it? Have I seen her before? Is she a fairy? Is she as lively as I am?"

Lin Tian shook his head, regaining his composure, and glanced at Bixiao.

"That was... a long time ago."

Lin Tian's voice was calm, revealing no emotion, "Enough, the past is like smoke, no need to mention it again."

"Oh, okay."

Seeing that Lin Tian didn't say anything, he didn't press the matter further.

Just then...

"Lord Daoist, the Queen Mother of the West from West Kunlun requests an audience."

A woman's voice reached Lin Tian and Bixiao's ears.

"The Queen Mother of the West?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He remembered that the Queen Mother of the West was appointed as the Head of Female Immortals by Hongjun and had never left Western Kunlun.

What brings you here so suddenly today?

Bixiao overheard this and asked curiously, "The Queen Mother of the West? She's the most famous Head of Female Immortals! Dao Venerable, what brings her to you?"

Lin Tian did not answer; with a flicker, he disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, he appeared outside the Three Immortal Islands.

In the center of the cloud platform, a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in an elegant moon-white gown stood quietly waiting.

She possessed unparalleled beauty and a refined, aloof demeanor; she was none other than the Queen Mother of the West.

Upon seeing Lin Tian appear, she quickly bowed and said, "Queen Mother of the West greets Dao Venerable Lin Tian."

Lin Tian nodded slightly and said, "Fellow Daoist Queen Mother of the West, I have long admired you. What brings you here today?"

The Queen Mother of the West glanced around, but didn't say much.

Seeing this, Lin Tian understood.

"Fellow Daoist, please follow me."

Immediately, with a flick of his sleeve, he appeared inside the Lin Dao Pavilion.

The Queen Mother of the West felt the scenery blur before her eyes and found herself in the pavilion.

"Sit."

Lin Tian casually found a stone bench and sat down.

The Queen Mother of the West nodded and then sat down.

Just then, the Little Deer appeared carrying tea.

The Queen Mother of the West's gaze fell on the tea, and she was startled once again.

With her knowledge, she naturally recognized that this tea was the Enlightenment Tea, and the water used to brew it seemed to be the Three-light Divine Water!

Primordial Wilderness rare treasure, a sight unseen even in the Dao Venerable Master?

That's quite a grand gesture!

At the same time, she couldn't sense the woman's cultivation level, which was clearly at the Hunyuan level.

She composed herself, picked up her teacup, and took a small sip.

A gentle force swept through my body, making me feel completely refreshed.

The Queen Mother of the West put down her teacup and recounted how the Dao Ancestor Hongjun had come to her and bestowed upon her a wisp of Primordial Chaos Purple Qi.

The Queen Mother of the West was very sincere, saying, "Although I yearn for the Great Dao, completely binding my destiny to the Heavenly Dao is not the path I seek!"

"I have come here today with great trepidation, hoping that the Dao Venerable can lend a helping hand and assist me in escaping this predicament! I would be eternally grateful!"

As she spoke, she stood up and bowed deeply to Lin Tian.

Lin Tian nodded, surprised that Hongjun would do this.

That old Daoist priest is really stingy.

He looked at the Queen Mother of the West: "Fellow Daoist Queen Mother of the West, the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi is an opportunity to become a saint, which countless powerful beings in the Primordial Wilderness have sought but could not obtain."

"Are you truly without any thoughts on this? Even if there were some scheming involved, the prestige of a saintly position and eternal indestructibility are undeniable."

The Queen Mother of the West shook her head. "Your Dao Venerable, though the position of a saint is esteemed, if one loses one's true self, how is one different from a puppet? I have cultivated for countless eons, seeking nothing more than to follow the natural way and attain a carefree state of mind."

"I'd rather be a carefree immortal roaming the world than a puppet on someone else's strings!"

Back then, Tongtian was the best example. Even though he didn't care about the affairs of the Primordial Wilderness world, he was certainly aware of such a major matter.

A hint of admiration flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.

No wonder the Queen Mother of the West was appointed by Hongjun as the Head of Male and Female Immortals along with the Dong Wang Gong of the East. The Dong Wang Gong was involved in the conflict early on and died, while the Queen Mother of the West was able to live in seclusion in Western Kunlun, escape one great calamity after another, and survive to this day.

This keen intuition for danger and ability to avoid it is truly remarkable.

"I can help you remove the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi from your body," Lin Tian said slowly. "But you need to think carefully. Once it's removed, it's equivalent to completely giving up this saintly position, and it's also equivalent to openly defying Hongjun's will."

"In the future, you will likely face the wrath and suppression of the Dao Ancestor. Are you sure you won't regret it?"

The Queen Mother of the West's eyes were resolute. She bowed deeply once more. "Thank you Dao Venerable. My mind is made up, and I will never regret it!"

"Alright." Lin Tian said no more. "Since that's the case, I'll help you this once. I hope you won't regret your choice today."

As he spoke, he stretched out his right hand and made a grabbing motion towards the top of the Queen Mother of the West!

A wisp of Primordial Chaos Purple Qi was slowly drawn from between the brows of the Queen Mother of the West, hovering above Lin Tian's palm, struggling and twisting.

The next moment, Lin Tian squeezed hard, and the purple energy exploded instantly, disappearing into thin air.

The moment the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi left her body, the Queen Mother of the West felt a sudden lightness throughout her body!

I feel so comfortable, even my breathing feels much easier!

"Call!"

The Queen Mother of the West let out a long breath and bowed deeply to Lin Tian once more. "Thank you so much for your help, Queen Mother of the West Dao Venerable! I will never forget this kindness and virtue!"

"Never mind, meeting is fate."

Lin Tian said calmly, then raised his finger and gently touched the center of the Queen Mother of the West's forehead from a distance.

A spark of inspiration instantly entered the Queen Mother of the West's sea of consciousness.

The Queen Mother of the West's delicate body trembled slightly, as she felt a torrent of information surge into her primordial spirit!

It's actually the path of cultivating laws!

Unlike Slaying Three Corpses, it can be used for cultivation and attaining enlightenment.

The Queen Mother of the West was stunned. She hadn't expected that Dao Venerable Lin Tian would not only help her out of the crisis, but also bestow upon her the method of cultivating the laws!

"I admire your character." Lin Tian's voice brought her back to reality. "Of course, you have to walk your own path. How you choose, whether or not to cultivate, is entirely up to you."

The Queen Mother of the West came to her senses and was extremely excited.

She knelt directly on the ground. "I am deeply grateful for the Dao Venerable Queen Mother of the West's teachings and guidance. I will certainly devote myself to cultivation and never fail the Dao Venerable's high expectations!"

Lin Tian nodded. "Go, and study it carefully. I have already shielded your own aura, Hongjun cannot see the true state of your body. Take care of yourself."

The Queen Mother of the West understood Lin Tian's reminder.

The Primordial Chaos Purple Qi was forcibly stripped away; Hongjun will notice sooner or later.

She bowed in gratitude again, then rose, bid farewell to Lin Tian, and left the Three Immortal Islands.

After the Queen Mother of the West left, Bixiao entered, her eyes full of curiosity. "Dao Venerable, what brings the Queen Mother of the West of the West to see you? She's being so mysterious."

Lin Tian glanced at her, but didn't answer. He said calmly, "Children shouldn't pry into adult matters. You'd be better off using that energy to cultivate."

Bixiao's face fell, and she muttered, "Here we go again... all you ever do is cultivate..."

He then chuckled, "Well, Dao Venerable, how about you bestow some of the spiritual roots and fruits planted in the backyard upon me? Although they won't increase my cultivation by much, it's better than nothing."

"Um?"

Lin Tian simply watched her quietly, and Bixiao was so frightened that she ran away immediately.

"Dao Venerable, I don't want it anymore. I'm going to cultivate now."

"This girl..."

Lin Tian watched her retreating figure and shook his head.