This Tongtian Really Knows How to Win People Over

"The two of us can naturally use transformation arts, but your master is a powerhouse on par with the two of us. He won't be fooled by these transformation arts!"

Zhunti was helpless about this. Tongtian's cultivation was slightly stronger than theirs, so there was no way to deceive him.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, I, Tongtian, have come to visit."

Just then, Tongtian's voice carried over. In his panic, Zhunti spotted a gap beneath Nuwa's stone bed, and his eyes lit up.

"Elder Brother, quickly, let's hide there!"

Zhunti pulled Jieyin to the stone bed. After apologizing, he pushed Jieyin face-first onto the ground and forcibly stuffed him inside, then crawled in after him. Zhunti had only made it halfway in when, being slightly plump, he got stuck.

Bixiao hurried over and kicked him, sending Zhunti inside and making his face scrape hard against the ground.

"Thank you, fairy!"

Zhunti lay sprawled with all four limbs spread out, pressed tightly against the ground, yet he still remembered to thank the Three Firmament Sisters.

"Hahaha, this is too funny!"

Inside Nuwa's belly, Shen Hongfei had been observing Zhunti and the others with his Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze. When he saw Bixiao kick Zhunti inside, he couldn't help laughing aloud.

Yunxiao glanced at the stone bed and felt it was still not secure enough, so she pulled down the curtains on both sides.

"Phew, this should do it."

Yunxiao let out a soft breath and said to her two younger sisters, "Let's go meet Master." Then she walked outside.

"The Three Firmament Sisters pay respects to Master."

"Mm."

When Tongtian saw the Three Firmament Sisters emerge from Nuwa's cave dwelling, he was very satisfied. It seemed the three sisters had already won Fellow Daoist Nuwa's favor. My plan hasn't gone to waste.

Once the Three Firmament Sisters became close with that child, the child might choose to acknowledge me as his master. Thinking of this, Tongtian smiled happily and looked toward Nuwa. "My three disciples haven't caused you any trouble, have they?"

"What are you saying, Fellow Daoist? The Three Firmament Sisters are clever, capable, and careful in their work. How could they cause me trouble?"

"I like them very much, and even Hongfei likes the Three Firmament Sisters."

"Speaking of which, I should thank you for being willing to give them up."

Upon hearing this, a trace of a smile appeared on Tongtian's cold and proud face. If the Three Firmament Sisters could win Nuwa's favor and develop a bond with the child in her belly, then perhaps the child would choose to acknowledge him as his master because of them. In that case, even his Second Brother would have no choice!

"That's good, then."

After saying this, Tongtian took a small fan from his robe. One side depicted mountains, rivers, plants, and trees, while the other depicted the sun, moon, and stars. The two characters "Heaven and Earth" also appeared on it, manifesting endless profundities. It was clearly a high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, this fan is the Qiankun Fan. It contains a realm within and conceals endless creation. Its power is boundless."

"I found it in a valley while traveling through the Wilderness. I thought you had nothing to carry things in, so I specially brought it to you."

Nuwa was immediately drawn to the exquisite patterns on the fan. She couldn't help taking it and examining it closely. The Three Firmament Sisters also couldn't help sneaking glances at it.

Seeing the expressions of the several women, Shen Hongfei couldn't help rubbing his forehead and sighing. As expected, women liked beautiful things no matter where they were. Should I ask Mother to prepare a few beautiful pieces of jewelry for them?

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, I can't accept this gift!"

When Nuwa heard that it was meant for her, she felt it inappropriate. Although she liked it deep down, she still handed the fan back.

Tongtian asked in surprise, "Why?"

"One should accept nothing without merit. If you have something to ask of me, you can say so directly."

Tongtian felt somewhat awkward. He secretly glanced at Nuwa's belly, then gritted his teeth and said, "Since that's the case, I'll be frank."

"To tell you the truth, I came here this time because of this child."

As expected, Tongtian had also come for the child in Fellow Daoist Nuwa's belly!

Beneath the stone bed, Zhunti's eyes gleamed. The greatest obstacle to taking in the child was the Three Purities. If Tongtian and Laozi fully supported Yuanshi, things would become very difficult.

Now that the Three Purities had fallen into disagreement, there was an opportunity to exploit. His chances of taking in the child would be much greater.

Thinking of this, Zhunti immediately felt that coming here today had been worthwhile, and a few schemes began forming in his mind.

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, Hongfei has a will of his own. We need to discuss this with him."

"This item would be inappropriate for me to accept."

After hearing Tongtian's purpose, Nuwa was even less willing to accept the fan. She did not want to interfere with her child's decision.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to refuse. Consider this item a gift from me to the child."

"You are his mother, so it's only natural for you to keep it for him."

Upon hearing this, Nuwa glanced at the Qiankun Fan. She truly liked it, so she nodded and put it away.

Seeing this, Tongtian let out a sigh of relief. Nuwa was the child's biological mother. Winning her favor would also give the child a good impression of him, increasing his chances of taking the child as his disciple in the future.

Seeing the smile on Nuwa's face, Shen Hongfei felt happy and looked at Tongtian in surprise.

This Tongtian really knows how to win people over. He even knows to curry favor with Mother. Not bad. For making Mother happy, I'll let you be happy too.

"Uncle Tongtian, thank you for the gift. I like it very much."

"As long as you like it. I have another Spiritual Treasure here. I'm sure you'll like it too."

When Tongtian heard Shen Hongfei speak, he knew that his attempt to win over Nuwa had worked. He decided to put in even more effort and took another Spiritual Treasure from his sleeve—a lamp.

A high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Yinyang Liangyi Lamp!

When Shen Hongfei saw another high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, his eyes lit up. Tongtian truly deserved to be known in later generations as Lingbao Tianzun. His gifts were on another level. Thinking of how stingy the two Westerners had been just now, he couldn't help curling his lips.

"Wow, Uncle Tongtian, is this for me too?"

Hearing the delight in Shen Hongfei's voice, Tongtian's expression brightened. He immediately said, "Of course. This item can attack and defend."

"It's a protective Spiritual Treasure I specially sought out for you."

"Thank you, Uncle Tongtian! You're really too good to me!"

"Perhaps once I'm born, I can acknowledge you as my master."

Upon hearing this, Tongtian was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "That would be wonderful!"

Zhunti's face darkened beneath the bed. How could this child behave like this? He had just said he would consider acknowledging them as his masters, yet now he was acting so warmly toward Tongtian. Wasn't this just playing them for fools?

Zhunti was depressed but helpless. The child had not been born yet, so there was nothing he could do. He could only wait until the child was born before making another attempt.

Seeing this, Nuwa smiled helplessly. Why did this child act like this toward everyone? Then she noticed that Tongtian was still standing in the courtyard and felt it somewhat inappropriate. She quickly said to the Three Firmament Sisters beside her, "You three go bring over some spiritual fruits and let your master have a taste as well."

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, would you like to come inside and sit for a while?"

"There's no need to trouble yourself, Fellow Daoist. I should be taking my leave as well."

Having achieved his goal, Tongtian intended to leave. He was afraid that waiting too long might lead to complications. If his Second Brother discovered that he had secretly come to take the child as his disciple, it would damage the feelings between the brothers. He hurriedly cupped his hands and said,

"Also, I have one more favor to ask."

"I hope you can keep what happened today a secret. You must not let my Second Brother know."

Shen Hongfei wore a strange expression upon hearing this. He glanced toward the cave dwelling. It seemed Tongtian's wish was going to be dashed. How could the two Westerners, who were so skilled at scheming, let such an opportunity to sow discord among the Three Purities pass?

"Very well. I won't tell anyone."

Nuwa nodded and prepared to see Tongtian off. Beneath the bed, Zhunti and Jieyin also breathed a sigh of relief. They could finally get out of that cramped space.

"Daoist Brother Zhen Yuanzi, just let me have one! Just one!"

At that moment, a fawning voice came from outside, and Tongtian's expression changed.

Hong Yun, Zhen Yuanzi!

Why had they come too?