"You still remember this humble Daoist. That was thoughtful of you."
Watching this silver-white marmot speak human words with such an obedient look, Tongtian nodded. "We are fated to meet. Are you willing to take me as your master?"
The marmot froze for a moment before bursting with joy. "I am willing! This disciple is willing!"
This was a wish he had dreamed of for countless years! Now that it had finally come true, he immediately transformed into a youth in white robes and prostrated himself at Tongtian's feet.
"This disciple, Duobao, greets Master!"
"So your name is Duobao!" Tongtian laughed. "Worthy of being a Treasure-Seeking Rat—you actually managed to find this place. Very well, I shall take you inside for a look."
As he spoke, Tongtian extended a finger and tapped the Yin Yang Spring.
Duobao cautiously asked, "Master, what place is this? I keep feeling that there is the aura of a treasure within this Yin Yang Spring..."
"Your nose is quite sharp." Tongtian chuckled. "But give up any thoughts of coveting the supreme treasure here. I fear even a hundred lives would not be enough for you to lose."
The next moment, the Yin Yang Spring parted, and a graceful figure emerged. "So it is Senior Brother Upper Purity Peak. A Wen failed to welcome you from afar; I hope you will forgive me!"
Tongtian waved his hand and smiled. "This humble Daoist merely brought his unworthy disciple out to travel. I came uninvited, so Fellow Daoist A Wen need not stand on ceremony."
A Wen glanced at Duobao beside him. Duobao, meanwhile, stared strangely at the oddly dressed woman, for he had never seen a person who was half white and half black.
"Is this Senior's disciple? He is rather spiritually gifted." A Wen's delicate brows