Instead, Old Zhang, who knew Stone Mama's true nature, was so embarrassed his toes nearly dug out a three-bedroom apartment.
Still, Old Zhang was thick-skinned enough to act as though nothing had happened. He immediately explained to the humans, "That is my old friend, Mr. Stone Mama. He inherited some of the Divine Beast Black Tortoise's memories and possesses all the knowledge of the Black Tortoise Breathing Technique! So you can simply treat him as Black Tortoise."
Stone Mama was immensely satisfied.
"If you want to improve the Breathing Technique, you'll have to rely on this venerable elder and his Turtle Grandson, Little White."
"Everyone, this is the legendary Lord Stone Mama." Zhong Yunlong nodded solemnly. "As practitioners of the Human Breathing Technique, we really should address him as Teacher Stone!"
Teacher Stone!
Stone Mama was practically dying of delight, but he said nothing.
Zhong Yunlong also instructed the research team leaders to speak politely and not annoy this eccentric stone.
The professors wiped away their sweat, too. They had already been warned that this stone was mentally ill.
But since they needed his help, they were naturally most deferential, without a single objection.
"In addition, Lord Stone Mama possesses the supernatural ability of Spirit Language," Zhang Ming added earnestly. "Spirit Language can do more than translate. It can also impart knowledge and even weave immersive illusions."
"For instance, scenes of fighting a particular monster. You know what that means... through Spirit Language, you can gain actual combat experience."
"This is a supernatural ability that comes at almost no cost."
Everyone was stirred and nodded solemnly. Zhang Ming's supernatural abilities came at a cost, so naturally, they could not experiment without limit. If their only Transcendent suffered premature aging, who could bear that responsibility?
But Stone Mama's "Spirit Language" could