The Thousand-Year Agreement

"Fellow Daoists, what brings you two to the East? Why didn't you tell us in advance?"

Before everyone's eyes blurred, and three figures appeared.

The Two from the West paled slightly and said, "The Three Pure Ones."

Laozi withdrew the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda with a smile. "Were you two fellow Daoists about to make a move just now? What could make you two go to such lengths?"

As he spoke, Laozi glanced at Luo Xuan.

Zhunti gave an awkward laugh and said, "No, no, nothing like that. We were merely passing through and wanted to rest for a moment."

Don't mention Luo Xuan. Don't mention Luo Xuan...

Zhunti prayed incessantly in his heart, but his wish clearly went unanswered.

Laozi let out a cold laugh. "If you two fellow Daoists have nothing else to do, please leave."

"That Innate Human Race Luo Xuan of Shouyang Mountain—I intend to take him as my disciple."

The Two from the West changed expressions upon hearing this and exchanged a glance.

Zhunti said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Laozi, you can't put it that way."

"We arrived at Shouyang Mountain first. There should at least be an order of arrival, shouldn't there?"

Tongtian snorted. "What order of arrival? This is our Eastern territory. Scram back to the West."

Jieyin and Zhunti's chests rose and fell slightly.

The humiliation the Three Ancestors had suffered earlier was now being suffered by the two of them.

In the next moment, the two immediately put on mournful expressions and said, "Fellow Daoists of the Three Pure Ones, you know that the Western ley lines were destroyed by Luohou."

"The West is now as barren as it could possibly be..."

The more they spoke, the more impassioned they became. They even said that all sorts of calamities would befall them if Luo Xuan did not go to the West, crying as miserably as could be.

Disgust appeared on Laozi's face.

Back then, at Zixiao Palace, the two had also obtained two meditation cushions by selling their misery.

That trick might have worked on Hong Yun, but it would not work on him.

"The clothes you two fellow Daoists are wearing don't match the barrenness you described. Since that's the case, allow me to help you."

Jieyin and Zhunti had not yet had time to rejoice when they saw a Purple Gold Gourd appear in Laozi's hand.

The moment the mouth of the gourd pointed at them, purple-gold flames erupted into the sky.

"The Purple Gold Gourd!"

The Two from the West paled dramatically and screamed as the flames scorched them.

Soon, the clothes on their bodies had been burned into strips of fabric.

"Three Pure Ones, just you wait!"

"Benefactor! Fellow Daoist! We know we were wrong. Quickly withdraw your Divine Ability... Ow, it's hot, hot!"

"Laozi, stop burning us! We're leaving right now..."

No matter how loudly the two shouted, the Three Pure Ones remained unmoved.

Zhunti hurriedly brought out the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, sweeping out a ribbon of light that carried the two of them away.

Suiren Shi and the others below waved their fists vigorously.

"Yes, right there! Burn that spot!"

"Burn those two shameless bastards to death!"

Watching the Two from the West being burned, they were stirred to a fever pitch.

Youchaoshi looked at Suiren Shi speechlessly. "Enough, stop shouting. Those three seniors have already come over."

Only after the Two from the West disappeared did the Three Pure Ones finally feel satisfied and return to stand before everyone.

"Greetings, three seniors!" The Three Ancestors saluted.

Because of the commotion here, many humans from nearby had also gathered and were curiously watching them.

Laozi announced loudly, "I am Taiqing Laozi, leader of the Three Pure Ones of Kunlun Mountain."

"The Three Pure Ones!" Ziyi Clan cried out in surprise, then realized she had misspoken and immediately covered her mouth.

Suiren Shi looked at Ziyi Clan strangely. "What? You know those three seniors?"

Ziyi Clan took a deep breath and said, "Know them? Who in the entire Primordial World doesn't know them?"

After becoming an ancestor, Ziyi Clan had relied on the formidable defensive power of her merit treasure to travel throughout the Primordial World.

In the Primordial World, she had heard news about the Three Pure Ones more than once.

Everything these great powers had done was enough to inspire yearning in anyone.

Laozi looked at Luo Xuan and said with a smile, "Luo Xuan, I am willing to teach you alchemy. Are you willing to become my disciple?"

It was only one short sentence, yet it struck like a thunderclap.

Suiren Shi and the others stared at Luo Xuan in shock.

After Ziyi Clan's explanations, everyone now knew about the various deeds of the Three Pure Ones.

And yet such a figure actually wanted to take Luo Xuan as his disciple?

Suiren Shi subconsciously glanced at Luo Xuan. At this moment, he still looked completely calm!

Suiren Shi wished he could trade places with Luo Xuan and agree on his behalf.

The reason Luo Xuan remained calm was that he had recognized the Three Pure Ones long ago.

In the entire Primordial World, how many people could make the Two from the West so miserable?

At this moment, he was considering whether he should become Laozi's disciple.

He was weighing the gains and losses of becoming Laozi's disciple.

If Suiren Shi knew what Luo Xuan was thinking, he would certainly have been angered unconscious.

A great power this formidable had personally come to take you as his disciple, and you were still considering whether to agree?

Phoenix Perch Mountain.

Nuwa sat cross-legged inside her cave abode, her cool eyes focused on every movement at Shouyang Mountain.

When Luo Xuan refined the Thunderfall Elixir and brought down merit for the second time, he finally attracted Nuwa's interest.

Fuxi looked at Nuwa, then toward Shouyang Mountain, and said with a smile, "What? Have you taken a liking to that boy?"

"Big Brother!" Nuwa glared at Fuxi with a hint of annoyance.

Fuxi laughed heartily. "All right, all right, I'm only joking. You don't also want to take him as your disciple, do you?"

Nuwa blinked and asked in return, "What? Is that not allowed?"

Fuxi was even more astonished. "You really want to take him as your disciple?"

"If you've truly taken a liking to the boy, then go ahead." After his surprise, Fuxi readily accepted it.

To be honest, even he had been moved when he saw Luo Xuan's talent in alchemy, though he was somewhat puzzled.

Laozi had already reached the boy's doorstep, so why was his own sister still sitting there calmly?

Nuwa shook her head and smiled. "Forget it. Fate is not something that can be forced."

Nuwa had already abandoned the thought.

She was now a Saint and could naturally perceive some of the Heavenly Secrets.

Moreover, since Laozi was so determined, she naturally would not take away what another cherished.

Seeing that Luo Xuan remained silent, Yuanshi spoke up. "Luo Xuan, do you have any questions?"

"My elder brother is the leader of the Three Pure Ones. He naturally won't be as lacking in grace as those two."

"If you don't agree, you may also take me as your master."

Tongtian glanced faintly at Yuanshi.

Damn it! Why didn't I think of that?

How hateful. Second Brother beat me to it again.

"Ahem, Luo Xuan, my Shangqing Dao techniques are likewise profound and extensive. If you are interested, I can teach them to you."

Tongtian spoke without changing expression or quickening his breath.

The corner of Laozi's mouth twitched slightly.

The Three Ancestors were dumbfounded as they listened from behind.

"I... Am I dreaming?" Suiren Shi patted his face.

Everyone had originally been overjoyed that Laozi wanted to take Luo Xuan as his disciple.

Now that the other two had spoken up as well, Suiren Shi suddenly felt that it was unreal.

Luo Xuan smiled at this moment. "Thank you for the kind intentions of both seniors."

As he spoke, Luo Xuan bowed to Laozi. "Master, please accept this bow from your disciple, Luo Xuan."

He had already thought it through. Although he had a system, who would ever complain about having more benefits?

With Laozi's guidance, he would be able to take far fewer detours in alchemy.

Laozi laughed heartily. "Good. You may rise!"

"You've just become my disciple, and I have nothing good to give you. Take this as a gift to mark our first meeting."

Laozi raised his hand and beckoned.

Then Luo Xuan felt his hand grow heavy.

Chapter 11: The Thousand-Year Agreement

Luo Xuan lowered his head and looked. It was none other than the Purple Gold Gourd.