At his words.
An eerie gray light bloomed in the Uncanny Creature's pupils. He cupped his hands and lowered his head. "Yes, Dao Ancestor."
He asked no questions and said nothing unnecessary. He handled it quite properly.
Chen Xun could not help giving the Uncanny Creature another look. Dressed in coarse hemp cloth, he looked as though he were wrapped in a burial shroud... but after three days apart, one had to see him in a new light.
This lad was becoming more and more adept at reading the room. After all, who would not like a creature so decisive and loyal?
"Looks like scolding you more these past years did some good." Chen Xun smiled, then turned his gaze toward the Primordial River Guarding Mountains and Rivers.
Though it was clearly river water, it reflected none of the mountains' scenery or the world around it. It seemed independent of this heaven and earth, its ripples shimmering.
"Good stuff..."
Chen Xun sighed softly, the Primordial River water that had flooded half the mountain-guarding canal reflected in his eyes.
"Dao Ancestor." The Uncanny Creature spoke in a low voice, interrupting Chen Xun's thoughts. He took the initiative to say, "But I cannot enter the Primordial River."
After saying this, his features became even more eerie and savage. Black Bull glanced at him. This was what he looked like whenever he was uneasy.
Over the years, Black Bull had come to understand every movement and expression of the Uncanny Creature. The latter had also begun to understand Black Bull's little gestures.
"Third Sister is now proving her Dao within the Origin of the Primordial River. When she knocks upon the Immortal Gate, you will have the chance to step into this river."
Chen Xun's expression was calm as he spoke with meaningful