True Person

"Today is Your Majesty's sacred birthday. You invited this poor Daoist here, and I have nothing fitting to offer in tribute, so I present Pear-and-Fire Jujubes as my congratulations..."

Before the entire court of civil and military officials, Aaron calmly took out a jujube pit and a pear seed, then tossed them onto the ground.

Crack!

The jujube pit split open at once, sending out roots that burrowed deep into the earth.

Before long, a sapling broke through the soil, growing without pause, flowering, bearing fruit... until its branches hung heavy with fruit.

The pear tree beside it did the same.

"Daoist Master truly possesses divine powers?"

His Majesty rubbed his eyes, then personally descended the jade steps and touched the fruit, his face full of disbelief.

Even more incredulous, however, were the Buddhists and Daoists.

"How is this possible? With the dragon aura suppressing all, how can he still demonstrate his arts before the throne?"

A True Person cried out miserably, spat three mouthfuls of blood, and wore an expression as though his entire worldview had shattered.

Another great monk fared slightly better, but he clenched too hard and tore apart the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand, scattering beads across the floor.

This was an immensely discourteous act. In the past, civil officials would already have leaped out to impeach him.

But now, those civil officials were just like toads themselves, mouths hanging wide open, utterly at a loss.

This...

Though they too loved discussing mysteries and debating the Dao, when Daoist arts truly appeared in the world one day, every last one of them was dumbfounded.

Nothing fit better than Lord Ye loving dragons!

"Your Majesty..."

At this moment, Aaron's voice continued. "This 'Pear Jujube' blooms in spring and ripens in autumn. Its skin is faintly green,