Birth

Long Jiuyyao flicked his hand, and dozens of Nirvana Pills floated in the air. A purple light flashed, and Zi Lin, at his waist, instantly swallowed the Nirvana Pills.

That Zi Lin could eat Nirvana Pills was something Long Jiuyyao discovered by accident. He had originally wanted to test if Zi Lin ate anything other than spiritual items, as he didn't have many spiritual items on him now.

After trying several types of pills, Zi Lin didn't like any of them. By chance, a Nirvana Pill fell from Long Jiuyyao's person. Zi Lin, who was nearby, ate the Nirvana Pill from the ground. This scene was precisely what Long Jiuyyao discovered, and he subsequently began using Nirvana Pills to replace Zi Lin's daily food.

Of course, if he found suitable spiritual items for Zi Lin, he would naturally give them to Zi Lin to eat. After all, Zi Lin was currently one of Long Jiuyyao's major combat powers.

Long Jiuyyao was also in a good mood about this. Being born into a dominant clan of the Demon Domain like the Dragon Clan, Nirvana Pills were as abundant as he wanted, solving Zi Lin's future food problems.

Of course, he hadn't brought many with him on this trip, as he didn't know he would suddenly subdue an Ancient Spirit Worm along the way.

However, the Nirvana Pills Long Jiuyyao had were enough for Zi Lin to last until the end of this secret treasure expedition.

Night fell, and one person and two beasts slept on the ground.

Far away in the Great Yan Dynasty of the Eastern Xuan Domain, three robust middle-aged men flew through the air. Dragon patterns were carved on their arms, a unique tracking Blood Seal of the Dragon Clan.

These three were the Dragon Servants Long Jiuyyao had sent to secretly assist Lin Dong's family. They were one at the Great Accomplishment stage of the Qi Creation Realm and two at the Minor Accomplishment stage of the Qi Creation Realm.

"Big brother, why did the Master send us to this tiny place? The Yuan Power here is pitifully scarce," the blue-haired man to the right of the leader spoke.

"Yan Hai, this was a direct order from the Master. Don't speak carelessly. He just told us to find a kid named Lin Dong and secretly protect his family," the leader explained.

"What is so special about the Lin Family that the Master personally ordered us to secretly protect them?" the brown-haired man beside him also chimed in.

"Yan Shan, these are not things you should be concerned about. Once we reach Qingyang Town, gather all information about the Lin Family. Yan Hai, you go to the Lin Family and secretly inquire about Lin Dong," the leader commanded.

"Yes."

The three flew forward rapidly. In a short while, they arrived at Qingyang Town.

Looking at the simple and poor town before their eyes, the three couldn't help but wonder if the Master's desired item was truly here, or if they were merely dispatched as brothers to protect one child.

"Split up. We'll meet back here in an hour," the leader said.

Yan Hai arrived at a mansion with the words "Lin Family" carved on its plaque. "Is this the Lin Family the Master mentioned? It's truly shabby."

Yan Hai concealed his figure, leaped over the high wall, and entered the Lin Family grounds, secretly inquiring about Lin Dong.

Deep within the mansion, Lin Zhentian and Lin Xiao were conversing when a servant rushed over anxiously, "Patriarch, Third Young Master, the Third Young Mistress has given birth."

Lin Xiao exclaimed in surprise, "Liu Er has given birth?"

"Yes, Third Young Master."

Lin Xiao laughed heartily. Lin Zhentian was also overjoyed. The three quickly headed towards Liu Yan's residence.

On the rooftop, Yan Hai also heard, "A baby is born in the Lin Family, could that baby be Lin Dong?"

Yan Hai followed closely and arrived at the Lin Family's inner courtyard, Liu Yan's residence. A dense crowd had gathered, and sounds of pain could be heard from behind the tightly shut door.

Outside the room, an anxious Lin Xiao paced back and forth, glancing at the closed door from time to time.

Meanwhile, Lin Zhentian patted Lin Xiao's shoulder, signaling him not to worry.

"Push, he's almost out," the midwife's voice continuously echoed from the room.

Time ticked by.

The sounds from the room gradually subsided. "Waaah, waah!" The cries of a newborn baby rang out, and the crowd outside finally relaxed their anxious hearts.

The midwife emerged from the room, holding the infant. "Third Young Master, it's a baby boy."

Lin Xiao's trembling hands betrayed his excitement as a new father. "This brat's cry at birth was like thunder, so we'll name him Lin Dong."

Meanwhile, Yan Hai, hidden in the shadows, felt a tempest surge within him. "Does that Lord possess the ability to foresee heavenly secrets?"

After all, that Lord had instructed them half a month ago to go to the Lin Family's branch family in the Great Yan Dynasty, Eastern Xuan Domain, to find a brat named Lin Dong.

Yet, they had only arrived at the Lin Family's branch today, and on this very day, the Lin Dong the Lord spoke of had just been born. Such a feat filled Yan Hai with dread.

If Long Jiuyyao, far away in the Demon Domain, knew what he was thinking, he would only chuckle inwardly. If you had read Martial Universe, you wouldn't think that way.

Yan Hai cast a final glance at Lin Dong in Lin Xiao's arms before withdrawing from the shadows.

Yan Hai returned to the place where the three had agreed to meet, finding the other two already waiting for him.

Yan Feng, the black-haired man at the head of the group, asked, "Third Brother, did you find Lin Dong?"

Yan Hai nodded upon hearing this.

"Good. Second Brother, tell us what you've learned," Yan Feng said.

"The Lin Family in Qingyang Town is currently just an outer branch of the Lin Clan, one of the four great families of the Great Yan Dynasty. The current patriarch, Lin Zhentian, is also an inner clan member of the Lin Clan. However, due to a failed mission, the clan suffered immense losses, resulting in him being expelled from the inner clan and relegated to Qingyang Town," Yan Shan explained.

"According to you, this Lin Family has no connection to that Lord. Could it be because of Lin Dong? Third Brother, you tell us." Yan Feng pressed.

"Uh, Eldest Brother, when I went to the Lin Family today, Lin Dong had just been born!" Yan Hai scratched his head.

"Hmm? The Lin Dong the Lord mentioned has only just been born and is still an infant?" Yan Feng exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes," Yan Hai nodded.

"Hiss!" The two inhaled sharply.

A sliver of reverence for that Lord was added to their hearts.

The leader Yan Feng took out the Ancient Tablet and sent the news of Lin Dong's birth back to the Dragon Domain.

Dragon Domain, Yin Dragon Mountain Range. After several days of travel, Long Jiuyyao finally emerged from the Yin Dragon Mountain Range.

"Jin Ming, run! That crazy woman is coming after us," Long Jiuyyao urged from atop the Lion Back.

"Little thief, don't run, stop right there!" a girlish shout echoed through the surroundings.

It was a little girl. She had long, deep blue hair and a slender, upright figure. Her eyes were also deep blue, clear and transparent.

Her tender little face had a slight roundness from baby fat, but this did not detract from her beauty at all; rather, it added a touch of cuteness.

"Little sister, big brother didn't mean anything by it. Don't worry, I didn't see the tattoo on your back," Long Jiuyyao explained.

"Ah! Who's your sister! You stinking scoundrel, stop right there!" the little girl shouted angrily.

Jin Ming, beneath him, also felt Long Jiuyyao had lost his mind, bringing up the sensitive topic of bathing and tattoos.

Of course, for Long Jiuyyao's sake, it still ran with all its might.

"Wind Illusion Swift Shadow."

The little girl approached rapidly, her figure like an illusion, constantly closing the distance with Long Jiuyyao.

Long Jiuyyao looked back and found that not only was the distance not increasing, but it was getting closer.

"Jin Ming, faster! If you get caught, you'll be made into braised lion's head!" Long Jiuyyao threatened.

Upon hearing this, Jin Ming's body trembled involuntarily, and its speed erupted once more.

"Damn it, this poodle really knows how to run," the little girl cursed.

"Poodle, stop, or I'll break your legs!" the little girl threatened.

Jin Ming ignored her, its speed increasing by another notch.

"Hahaha, Jin Ming, she called you a poodle, hahaha," Long Jiuyyao roared with laughter, clutching his stomach.

"Wind Moon Wheel."

The little girl formed hand seals, and the surrounding wind condensed into a moon-like wheel, emitting a terrifying cutting force.

Long Jiuyyao could no longer ignore it. He circulated his Yin Sha Yuan Power, and his right index finger instantly turned pitch black, containing a terrifying malevolent aura.

"Little thief, take this!"

The moon-like wind wheel sliced towards Long Jiuyyao, but Long Jiuyyao was not one to be trifled with.

The Yin Sha Power on his index finger shot out like lightning, directly at the wind wheel.

The two forces collided, stirring up dust. The little girl behind him couldn't help but stop, while Jin Ming continued to run forward as usual.

The dust finally settled, and the man and the lion had already vanished.

"Ah! Little thief, don't let me see you again!" A delicate shout echoed through the mountain range.

Long Jiuyyao, who had already left, couldn't help but sigh at his luck. After several days of traveling through the mountains, his body was filthy. Seeing a lake, he had intended to take a bath, but unexpectedly, a scene of a young girl bathing met his eyes.

This led to their mountain chase, which ended with Long Jiuyyao narrowly winning.

Long Jiuyyao knew that the little girl was strong, at least not much weaker than himself.