Get In, Make Room for this Daoist!

Zhunti and Jieyin were also taken aback. They recognized the speaker's identity and wondered what was happening today that brought everyone together. It seemed they would have to stay under the bed longer. With bitter expressions, they continued to lie there, not daring to move.

"Don't even think about it! This is a gift for someone else!"

Another voice rang out, Zhen Yuanzi's, and it sounded like he was about to enter.

Panic flashed across Tongtian's face. He couldn't let them see him; he needed to hide. He looked around, searching for a place to conceal himself.

The courtyard only had a few cave dwellings and a green lotus pond. There was nothing else to provide cover.

"My apologies, fellow Daoist!"

In his haste, Tongtian's eyes lit up as he spotted the curtain of Nuwa's cave dwelling. He quickly bowed to Nuwa and rushed inside!

"Fellow Daoist..."

"Master, don't—"

"..."

The Sanxiao Fairies and Nuwa called out to stop Tongtian as he headed for the cave dwelling, but it was too late.

"This is it, we're doomed! What are we going to do?"

"If Master is discovered by the two senior guests from the West, they'll surely punish us!"

The Sanxiao Fairies jumped up and down in anxiety, quickly following him inside, ready to act when the opportunity arose.

"Hahaha!"

Shen Hongfei burst into laughter at the sight. He immediately activated his Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze, eager not to miss such good entertainment.

Upon entering the cave dwelling and seeing the colorful spiritual treasures, Tongtian was startled, but he had no time to dwell on it. His priority was to hide quickly.

Zhen Yuanzi and the others were also Grand Luo Golden Immortals. If he used any magic, they would surely detect it, so Tongtian abandoned that thought.

Tongtian looked around. Only the space under the table seemed suitable for him to crawl into, but there was no covering on the table. If he hid there, Zhen Yuanzi would spot him as soon as he entered.

As he fretted, the Sanxiao Fairies walked in. Seeing that the curtain by the stone bed hadn't been disturbed, they breathed a sigh of relief. "Master."

"Sanxiao, quickly find your master a hiding place!"

Tongtian said urgently upon seeing them. Since these three sisters had been here for a while, they might know a good hiding spot.

"This..."

The Sanxiao Fairies didn't know what to do either. They couldn't possibly make their master hide under the stone bed; that would be disastrous.

Tongtian noticed the Sanxiao Fairies' gazes fixed in one direction. He turned his head and his eyes lit up.

That's right! Hiding behind the curtain would prevent Zhen Yuanzi and the others from finding him!

"Sanxiao, thank you, Master thanks you!"

Tongtian expressed his gratitude and walked toward the curtain.

"Ah..."

The Sanxiao Fairies wanted to stop him, but they didn't dare. As Tongtian was about to pull back the curtain, their hearts leaped into their throats, and they covered their mouths with panicked expressions.

"I wonder if Tongtian will draw his sword and attack Zhunti and Jieyin when he sees them under the bed!"

Shen Hongfei took in the entire scene, his joy growing. He couldn't help but mutter to himself. He then glanced at the Sanxiao sisters' worried faces and shook his head. Why were they so afraid of Tongtian?

Don't come, please don't come!

Zhunti and Jieyin sensed Tongtian's movement and grew anxious. They glanced at the cramped space under the stone bed, unsure of what to do. All they could do was inwardly chant, hoping Tongtian would only hide behind the curtain and not under the bed.

Swish!

Tongtian pulled back the curtain and immediately saw the gap under the stone bed. Hiding on the stone bed would be too disrespectful to Nuwa, he thought. It's better to hide under it!

With that thought, Tongtian quickly lowered himself down.

"...!"

It's over!

Zhunti's expression turned awkward. "Fellow Daoist Tongtian, long time no see!"

"Hahaha!"

Shen Hongfei couldn't stop laughing at the comical scene, flailing his limbs and rolling around in the amniotic fluid.

"Zhunti, Jieyin, why are you two here!"

Tongtian's face darkened. With Zhunti and Jieyin hiding here, they must have overheard everything he said. If word got out, what would his second brother think of him?

And what about Sanxiao? They hadn't informed him that the two from the West were here. Unacceptable!

Tongtian instantly understood everything. He turned and glared at the Sanxiao sisters. The three of them quickly lowered their heads, clutched their clothes, and felt uneasy.

After the awkwardness, Zhunti felt a sense of calm. We all have the same goal, he thought. Compared to me, Tongtian is probably more afraid of Yuanshi finding out.

With that thought, Zhunti couldn't help but retort, "Then why is Fellow Daoist Tongtian here?"

"If Yuanshi knew your purpose for coming here, I wonder what he would think?"

"How dare you!"

Tongtian was so angry he wanted to draw his sword and hack at this fellow. Just then, Zhen Yuanzi's voice came from outside.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, please excuse my uninvited visit."

Tongtian glanced outside, his expression changing. He quickly pressed down on Zhunti's face and shoved him inward, "Get in there and move over!"

"Tongtian!"

Zhunti's face was pressed against the ground and being rubbed by Tongtian. He was furious and tried to push Tongtian's hand away.

Jieyin's expression also changed. The space under the bed was already small. If Tongtian came in, wouldn't he be in a terrible situation? He immediately tried to squeeze outward with all his might.

"If you don't want my Second Brother to find out, then be quiet!"

Tongtian said fiercely. Zhunti and Jieyin's expressions froze. They absolutely could not let Yuanshi know!

Jieyin sighed, hugged Zhunti, and curled up backward, pressing his back tightly against the wall to make a small space.

"Hmph!"

Tongtian snorted coldly and squeezed in. He then called out towards Sanxiao, "Unfilial disciples, quickly pull down the curtain!"

Sanxiao were startled and quickly stepped forward to pull down the curtain.

Shen Hongfei felt a bit displeased seeing this. Sanxiao had served his mother for a hundred years; how could they be yelled at like that, even by their master!

It seemed he needed to find an opportunity to completely take Sanxiao with him. Anyway, following Tongtian wouldn't lead to a good end!

Just then, Zhen Yuanzi and Jieyin entered the cave with Nuwa and sat down at the stone table.

Zhen Yuanzi placed the fruit platter on the stone table and lifted the cloth cover. There, five infant-like beings, no more than three inches tall and not yet three years old, sat solemnly. A rich, life-giving energy of Yimu wafted out.

Are these Ginseng Fruits?

Shen Hongfei looked over curiously, wondering how they compared to Mother Tree's immortal peaches.

"Fellow Daoist, what is this?"

Nuwa's face turned ashen upon seeing this. Could this be a refined product made from sentient plant-dolls?

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Nuwa misunderstands my intentions,"

Zhen Yuanzi saw Nuwa's expression, instantly understood her thoughts, and couldn't help but speak out.

"This item is the Ginseng Fruit grown on an Innate Spiritual Root in my Wuzhuang Temple. It is also called the Grass-Returning Pill."

"It takes three thousand years to bloom, three thousand years to bear fruit, and three thousand years to mature. It takes ten thousand years for one stalk to produce just thirty fruits."

"Would Fellow Daoist like to try one?"

Nuwa was finally relieved. She picked one up and examined it closely. Its appearance was incredibly lifelike. When my baby is born in the future, should she be this cute? Thinking this, she couldn't bring herself to eat it and put it back.

Sigh, oh my dear mother, just eat it when you should!

Shen Hongfei saw Nuwa's reaction and instantly understood her thoughts. Afraid she would refuse, he quickly said, "Mother, this fruit looks so delicious. Can you save it for me?"

Zhen Yuanzi rejoiced at this, thinking this step had been the right one.

"Don't worry, child. As long as you like it, Uncle will bring more in the future."

"Really? That's great!"

"Uncle, are you also planning to take me as your disciple?"

Zhen Yuanzi was taken aback. Who else has been here? But without overthinking it, he quickly replied, "Indeed. Are you willing to take me as your master?"