Uchiha Shin had wanted to say a few more profound words, but the excited Ox-King interrupted him. He could only smile helplessly.
Looking at the hopping Ox-King, he could hardly imagine that this was the great demon Ox-King who would one day shake the Western Continent.
Ever since meeting Ox-King, Uchiha Shin's days at Three Star Cave had become much more interesting.
He could not cultivate spells himself, but he could have Ox-King teach him. Ox-King, meanwhile, snuck into the library to learn spells. Since Uchiha Shin was the library's keeper and worked with him, Ox-King had it far easier than before.
Inside a quiet room at Three Star Cave, Bodhi reclined on a cushion, calmly reading a Taoist scripture.
"Patriarch." A young attendant approached.
"How is it?"
"Seventh Martial Uncle spends every day with that bull demon. The two have even colluded to secretly learn the spells in the library. Seventh Martial Uncle has already learned quite a lot." The attendant spoke with some anger, clearly dissatisfied with his Seventh Martial Uncle.
Bodhi smiled faintly. "I never expected that boy to end up with that bull demon. That is rather unexpected, but perhaps it is not a bad thing."
"Patriarch, then this matter..."
"Keep this matter hidden for now. Do not let anyone find out."
"But Patriarch, Uncle Huoyanzi was humiliated by Seventh Martial Uncle last time and has held a grudge ever since. It seems he has discovered what Seventh Martial Uncle has been doing. I heard he plans to find an opportunity to kill Seventh Martial Uncle. If that happens..." The attendant did not finish.
Bodhi set down his book, seemingly lost in thought.
"Fine. Let them do as they please. I am tired—it is time for a nap." Bodhi turned over and lay down.
The attendant