Also Give Fire Child the Nine-Revolving Golden Elixir

"Alright, I'll have someone deliver the things to you."

"But I'm warning you, this is a one-time thing. If it fails, you're not to do it again—understand?"

Tongtian said sternly.

Having his senior disciple bow his head to Haotian left a bad taste in his mouth no matter how he thought about it. He would only allow Xian Junyu to do this once.

"Yes, Master, your disciple understands."

"Then your disciple will take his leave."

Since his master had agreed, there was nothing more for him to say. Xian Junyu immediately rose and left.

After his senior disciple departed, Tongtian turned to the Daoist child beside him.

"Not a single word of today's events is to leave this place. Try to keep it from being known."

"Yes, Master."

Fire Child replied respectfully.

These words were never meant for his ears. He had already tried his best not to listen too closely, but being this near, he couldn't help but overhear.

Plotting over the Heavenly Court's merit and fortune, along with the movements of other Saints—this was far beyond what a mere Daoist child like him should be hearing.

"Go, bring Haotian's people here."

"Yes, Master, I'll go at once."

As for Xian Junyu, who had left, he was both puzzled and relieved that his master had agreed so easily.

"I thought it would be hard to convince Master, but he agreed without much trouble. It seems no one is indifferent to merit and fortune."

"Haotian, you'd better not be ungrateful..."

Originally, he had planned to go to the Heavenly Court and do this even if his master disagreed. Now that his master had given his consent, he could act with full force.

Just as Xian Junyu was lost in thought, Fire Child's voice came from behind.

"Senior Disciple Brother, Senior Disciple Brother, wait for me!"

Fire Child jogged up to catch him.

Seeing Fire Child approach, Xian Junyu asked calmly:

"What's the matter, Junior Brother? You rushed out in such a hurry—don't tell me Master has changed his mind?"

Hearing this, Fire Child quickly waved his hands.

He hurriedly explained:

"No, no. Master told me to summon Haotian's envoy for an audience. I saw you hadn't left yet, Senior Disciple Brother, so I thought I'd come along!"

Learning that his master hadn't gone back on his word, Xian Junyu breathed a sigh of relief. If Master had changed his mind now, that would have been a real mess. Thankfully, that wasn't the case.

But looking at Fire Child, he narrowed his eyes and asked lightly:

"I didn't expect Master to let you stay today, Junior Brother. You didn't hear anything, did you?"

At these words, Fire Child broke out in a cold sweat. Master had just warned him, and now Senior Disciple Brother was saying the same thing—this really was important.

He wished he hadn't heard anything, but Master and Senior Disciple Brother hadn't bothered to keep their voices down. This was really putting him in a tough spot.

So Fire Child played dumb.

"Hear what? What are you talking about, Senior Disciple Brother?"

"I must have made a mistake in my cultivation today—my ears can't hear a thing. I'm completely blind and deaf now..."

Seeing Fire Child's over-the-top acting, Xian Junyu's mouth twitched.

A mistake in cultivation...

Can't see or hear anything...

Tch! The people around a Saint were all sharp as a tack. Still, at least this one knew his place—this matter wasn't something just anyone should know.

"Heh, you know what's good for you. This matter shouldn't be known by anyone except the few Personal Disciples. That includes the Seven Attendant Immortals—don't let them find out either."

"Of course, if Duobao and the others don't ask, don't go blabbing. Understand, Junior Brother?"

Hearing this, Fire Child nodded quickly. He had a big mouth, but he knew when to keep it shut. Since Master had spoken, he wouldn't breathe a single word.

Even if Senior Disciple Brother hadn't said anything, he wouldn't have revealed a thing to anyone except Duobao and the other Personal Disciples.

"Hmph! You've got no credibility with that big mouth of yours. All my little secrets got spilled because of you. I knew it was you and Water Child, the two big mouths."

"But I don't care about those things. This time, though, it's different. If you can keep your lips sealed, this is yours."

With that, Xian Junyu took out a Nine-Revolving Golden Elixir.

Hearing the first half, Fire Child tensed up—after all, it was indeed him and Water Child who had spread Senior Disciple Brother's secrets. He thought Senior Disciple Brother was about to punish him for it.

But the moment he saw the golden elixir in Senior Disciple Brother's hand, he forgot all about that, his eyes locked onto the pill.

If I'm not mistaken, this is an Ultimate Nine-Revolving Fire-Evolution Golden Elixir—a fine treasure indeed!

"Senior Disciple Brother, if I'm not mistaken, this is an Ultimate Fire-Evolution Golden Elixir. Are you really giving it to me?" Fire Child asked doubtfully.

Those who could refine a Nine-Revolving Golden Elixir were few to begin with, and those who could refine an Ultimate Nine-Revolving Golden Elixir were only Saint Taiqing alone.

For such a treasure to be given to him, Fire Child could hardly believe it.

"Naturally. As long as you don't go blabbing about it everywhere, this elixir is yours. Of course, if you can't guarantee that, then this elixir is fated to have nothing to do with you!"

With that, Xian Junyu made as if to put the elixir away.

Seeing this, Fire Child swiftly snatched the elixir and clutched it protectively in his hands.

"Senior Disciple Brother, rest assured, I absolutely guarantee I won't spread it around. Since Master himself has spoken on this matter, I won't talk nonsense!"

With a Saint having spoken, he wouldn't have said anything anyway. Now that Senior Disciple Brother was offering a Nine-Revolving Golden Elixir, it was practically a free gift.

At a time like this, anyone who refused would be a fool!

Seeing Fire Child like this, Xian Junyu gave a slight smile. He trusted that the big-mouthed Fire Child wouldn't dare spread such an important matter.

The reason he brought out another elixir was simply to avoid favoritism—having given one to Water Child, he couldn't leave Fire Child out.

As Senior Disciple Brother, he treated all his junior brothers fairly.

Dropping the subject, Xian Junyu and Fire Child headed together to the guest room.

"Senior Disciple Brother!"

"Daoist friend has returned!"

Seeing Xian Junyu return, Water Child and Taibai in the guest room stepped forward to greet him.

"Immortal Lord, has my junior brother been remiss in hosting you? If there's any discourtesy, just say the word, and I'll deal with him!" After returning the greeting, Xian Junyu spoke.

At these words, Water Child's face instantly filled with grievance.

To deal with him over an outsider—Senior Disciple Brother, you've changed!

"No, no, you're too kind, Daoist friend. Water Daoist friend has been nothing but courteous; everything has been excellent. You're far too polite!" Taibai quickly explained.

This Water Child was a close attendant before the Saint. Though merely a Daoist Child, he was not someone Taibai could afford to offend.

"That's good to hear."

Hearing this, Xian Junyu nodded.

Taibai Jinxing was Haotian's man and his representative. Haotian sending Taibai here also carried the intent of probing the attitudes of the Saints.

At a time like this, they couldn't afford to let Water Child ruin things.

Just then, Fire Child spoke up.

"Immortal Envoy, our Saint requests your presence!"