After hearing Kunpeng's account, Lin Yan felt he needed to get to know him all over again. In his original impression, Kunpeng was someone who repaid kindness, but he was also cold, aloof, stubborn, and even somewhat cruel. Lin Yan had never expected him to possess such compassion and love for others.
He had actually disregarded his status as a top divine beast of the Primordial World and willingly supported tens of thousands of hungry mouths by collecting scrap, a method beneath his station.
Lin Yan suddenly recalled that in the mythological novels of his past life, Kunpeng had been quite at odds with Hongyun, the so-called "nice guy" of the Prehistoric World. Back then, Lin Yan had even placed Kunpeng among the "bad guys." Yet the Kunpeng he had met was such a... "good bird," one possessed of great love and compassion. For all these years, he had silently and without regret borne such a heavy burden.
A heartfelt respect suddenly rose within Lin Yan.
"Fellow daoist, your righteousness is admirable. Lin Yan is impressed!" Lin Yan solemnly bowed to Kunpeng.
Kunpeng was startled by Lin Yan's sudden solemn bow and hurriedly jumped to his feet. "Lin Yan, what are you doing? What righteousness? It was only something within my means."
The commotion on their side immediately caught Mo Xuan and Ao Ye's attention. Curious, they came over as well.
After Lin Yan told the two of them about Kunpeng's deeds, both wore expressions of disbelief. They had never expected Kunpeng to possess such breadth of heart or accomplish such a feat.
Mo Xuan listened with wide eyes, looking first at Kunpeng and then at the "scrap." He cupped his hands and said, "fellow daoist Kunpeng, I never expected... you to have done such a great kindness. Mo Xuan