Encountering Little Red

"Many thanks, benefactor, many thanks."

Watching Ye Lin's retreating back, the village chief, supported by the other villagers, knelt tremblingly on the ground and kowtowed three times to Ye Lin.

He had only ever heard of the path of cultivation; he had never truly seen it.

Yet now, Ye Lin was actually willing to pass it on to them. Such great kindness and virtue were things they truly could never repay.

With this, their village might finally give birth to a true powerhouse, one who could lead them out of these mountains.

"Master, why didn't you bring the village chief, Da Hua, and Er Niu along? They could have become your disciples just like Little Dot."

Little Dot, perched on Ye Lin's shoulder, spoke up.

"Little Dot, your master's strength isn't enough right now. If we brought so many people and encountered a Demon Beast, we would likely all die."

"Besides, staying in the village is the safest option. When you have achieved success in your cultivation and become a great power in the future, it won't be too late to come back and bring them with you."

Hearing Ye Lin's words, Little Dot nodded, his face full of determination.

"Alright, Little Dot will definitely bring Da Hua and Er Niu to where we live."

As they walked, Little Dot actually fell asleep on Ye Lin's shoulder, leaving Ye Lin unable to decide whether to laugh or cry; a child was, after all, still a child.

"Fellow Daoist, you took this child as a disciple—does he have some great future ahead of him? Or is his natural talent exceptional?"

Seeing that Little Dot had fallen asleep, Toutian finally asked in a low voice.

"This child has infinite potential; his achievements will surpass both yours and mine. Also, Fatty, don't ask