Tian Buyi's Ecstasy!

Great Bamboo Peak.

In front of Shou Jing Hall.

Several monkeys were throwing pinecones in the pine trees, letting out occasional screeches.

Tian Buyi paced back and forth in front of the hall, hands clasped behind his back, his brow furrowed into the shape of the character "川".

His wide Daoist robe swayed with his movements, looking somewhat comical.

"Has this Eldest Brother fallen into a ravine?"

"Going to buy things, and still buying now!"

Tian Buyi stopped, letting out a heavy puff of air from his nose.

"Don't you know Daren?"

"Perhaps he was delayed at the market below the mountain, or... encountered some difficulty."

Su Ru smiled helplessly, speaking in a gentle tone.

"Difficulty?"

"What difficulty could he possibly have!"

"I think he's just itching for a beating!"

"Sigh~"

"No one on Great Bamboo Peak is ever worry-free!"

Tian Buyi flicked his sleeve and huffily sat back down in the Grand Tutor Chair.

Su Ru shook her head, about to offer a few more words of comfort.

Suddenly.

An urgent sound of air being torn apart came from the horizon.

This sound... why did it sound like he was fleeing for his life?

Tian Buyi's ears twitched, a flicker of confusion crossing his plump face, immediately followed by anger.

"Good for you, Song Daren!"

"You come back, fine, but why make such a commotion!"

"Are you afraid people won't know about your meager Dao cultivation?"

Before Tian Buyi's words even fell.

A Crimson sword light, like a falling meteor, smashed into the square in front of Shou Jing Hall with a "boom".

Dust flew everywhere.

The monkeys shrieked in terror and scrambled away.

"Master! Mistress!"

"I'm back! I have something important! A matter of utmost joy!"

Song Daren hadn't even steadied himself, his voice already shaking the roof tiles of Shou Jing Hall.

He carried someone on his back and still held the Ten Tiger Sword, its radiance undimmed, looking both disheveled and exhilarated.

Tian Buyi was about to reprimand him.

But upon seeing the half-grown child clinging to Song Daren's back.

The scolding he was about to utter was forcibly choked back, turning into a cold snort.

"What kind of manner is this, rushing about so!"

"What is that thing on your back?"

"What, did you pick up an illegitimate son on your trip down the mountain?"

Hearing this.

Su Ru blinked slightly, her gaze falling on Ye Xuan.

The child was in ragged clothes, his small face deathly pale, seemingly frightened by the insane sword-riding speed just now.

"Master!"

"Please don't scold!"

"Please look first!"

"Please look at this child first!"

Song Daren was sweating profusely.

He pulled Ye Xuan down and pushed him in front of Tian Buyi as if presenting a treasure.

Tian Buyi frowned and cast a highly reluctant glance at Ye Xuan.

Just one glance.

His originally narrowed eyes instantly widened.

His body, which had been slumped in the Grand Tutor Chair, sprang up as if pricked by a needle.

The speed was completely inconsistent with his physique; he was as agile as a two-hundred-pound monkey.

"This..."

Tian Buyi rushed in front of Ye Xuan, his fat hands shooting out like lightning to grab Ye Xuan's wrist.

Ye Xuan felt a warm current flow into his body.

It was Tian Buyi's spiritual energy probing his meridians.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Tian Buyi's hand was trembling.

The expression on his round face shifted from shock to ecstasy, and finally, it was almost contorted.

"This... How is this possible?"

"Meridians as clear as jade, without a trace of impurity..."

"Innate... No, this is simply Spiritual essence!"

Tian Buyi muttered to himself, his voice trembling.

"Child, what is your name?"

Soon.

Tian Buyi suddenly looked up, his eyes burning as if he could devour Ye Xuan whole.

His voice became incredibly gentle, dripping with sweetness, a stark contrast to his previous roaring demeanor.

Su Ru watched from the side, dumbfounded.

Was this still her ill-tempered husband?

In hundreds of years, she had never seen Tian Buyi wear such an expression!

It was like a lecher seeing a peerless beauty, or a miser finding a mountain of gold.

"I... My name is Ye Xuan."

"I'm an orphan... I want... I want to cultivate."

Ye Xuan perfectly displayed a hint of timidity mixed with anticipation.

"Cultivate! You absolutely must cultivate!"

Tian Buyi waved his hand, grinning so wide his wrinkles formed a chrysanthemum.

"From today onwards!"

"You are my disciple, Tian Buyi!"

"Anyone who dares to stop this, I'll fight them to the death!"

"A good seedling!"

"Such a good seedling!"

"Now, let's see how that old bastard Cang Song dares to show off to me!"

After speaking.

Tian Buyi even excitedly circled Ye Xuan twice, rubbing his hands together and muttering.

"Master!"

"Then... What number is this child?"

Song Daren chuckled foolishly from the side, wearing a "I knew it would be like this" expression.

"Nonsense!"

"Of course, he's Seventh!"

"Daren!"

"You did well this time! Extremely well!"

"I never thought you blockheads could have a moment of clarity!"

"Go to the storeroom later and claim two bottles of Dahuang Pills!"

Tian Buyi waved his hand, in an excellent mood, and found Song Daren much more pleasing to the eye.

"Thank you, Master!"

Song Daren was overjoyed.

The Dahuang Pill was a miraculous medicine for healing.

Normally, Master treasures it dearly, but today he's gifting two bottles at once!

At this moment, Tian Buyi couldn't spare any attention for Song Daren.

His small eyes were fixed on Ye Xuan, as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

"Ye Xuan, is it?"

"Profound and mysterious, the gate of myriad wonders!"

"What a great name!"

The more Tian Buyi looked, the more satisfied he became.

Not only was this child's talent heaven-defying, but he was also handsome and likable. He looked pleasing to the eye no matter how he looked at him.

"Come, come, come!"

"Call me Master!"

Tian Buyi bent down, his chubby face almost pressed against Ye Xuan's nose.

"Master!"

Ye Xuan respectfully kowtowed and called out crisply.

"Ah!"

"Good, good disciple!"

Tian Buyi burst into laughter, his voice shaking Shou Jing Hall until it hummed.

Su Ru also walked over at this moment, looking Ye Xuan up and down with eyes full of affection.

She knew her husband's concern. The lineage of Great Bamboo Peak was thin, and disciples with outstanding talent were even rarer than phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Now that they had obtained such an uncut jade, it was no wonder he lost his composure.

"Buyi!"

"Don't scare the child."

"Ye Xuan, I'm your Mistress."

Su Ru chided him playfully, reaching out to gently stroke Ye Xuan's head.

"Hello, Mistress!"

Ye Xuan called out obediently.

This Mistress was truly beautiful, with a gentle demeanor that didn't lack spirit. No wonder she could keep this stubborn mule, Tian Buyi, in line.

"Good boy."

"This is a meeting gift. Take it to play with."

Su Ru took out a jade pendant from her embrace and placed it in Ye Xuan's hand.

Ye Xuan looked down. The jade pendant was brimming with Spiritual Energy, clearly not an ordinary item.

"What are you standing around for?"

"Hurry up and take your junior disciple brother to settle him in!"

"Clear out the best room for him!"

"If your junior disciple brother loses even a single strand of hair, I'll hold you responsible!"

Tian Buyi only remembered something at this point and turned to roar at Song Daren.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Song Daren nodded repeatedly.

Right now, whatever Master said, went.

"Wait!"

"Don't spread the word about this yet!"

"Especially don't let anyone from Dragon Head Peak know!"

Tian Buyi suddenly called out to them again, his eyes darting around as he lowered his voice.

He wanted to make a fortune in secret!

"Don't worry, Master, your disciple understands!"

Song Daren patted his chest and promised.

Watching Song Daren lead Ye Xuan towards the back hall.

Tian Buyi stood in place, unable to wipe the smile off his face.

He looked at the sunset clouds in the sky and suddenly felt that today's sunset was exceptionally red.

The feng shui of Great Bamboo Peak seemed to have improved as well!