Dispute Over Disciples

On the Primordial Wilderness Continent stood an unnamed immortal mountain shrouded in dense spiritual energy.

Tongtian, dressed in a green robe with the Green Duckweed Sword on his back, strolled leisurely through the mountains.

Ever since teaching the Human Clan some basic spells by the Eastern Sea, he had not stopped traveling after becoming a Sage.

"Hm?"

Tongtian suddenly halted, his gaze falling upon a hidden cave not far ahead.

A plump Treasure-Seeking Mouse covered in golden fur had its rear in the air as it snorted and dug at the cave entrance.

The Treasure-Seeking Mouse's cultivation was not high, having only just reached the Golden Immortal realm, yet its tiny eyes gleamed with an exceptionally shrewd light.

"Interesting."

A smile curled across Tongtian's lips. He concealed himself and silently approached.

After digging for quite some time, the Treasure-Seeking Mouse finally unearthed a piece of Innate Divine Iron that emitted a faint treasure glow.

"Squeak!"

The Treasure-Seeking Mouse cried out excitedly twice. Hugging the divine iron, he rubbed against it fondly before skillfully stuffing it into cheeks that seemed bottomless.

"Little fellow, you're quite capable when it comes to treasure hunting."

Tongtian suddenly revealed himself, smiling at the Treasure-Seeking Mouse.

"Squeak!"

The Treasure-Seeking Mouse jumped in fright. His golden fur stood on end as he instinctively tried to burrow back into the cave.

Yet when he sensed the vast, abyss-like Sage aura around Tongtian, devoid of even the slightest malice, his crafty little eyes rolled. Not only did he not flee, he dropped to his knees with a thud.

"This little demon, Duobao, greets the Sage!"

The Treasure-Seeking Mouse spoke in a clear voice tinged with flattery.

"Oh? You recognize me?" Tongtian asked in surprise.

"Though this little demon's cultivation is low, my nose is sharp and my eyes are