With Benlian around, no one can bully the little one!

To let go or not to let go?

"I won't let go!"

"Let it go or not?!"

"I won't let go!"

"You damned second brother, if you really smash my alchemy furnace, see if your elder brother won't beat you up!" Taiqing glared furiously at the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi that Yuanshi was tug at with his eyes wide open. It was staring menacingly at the direction of his precious alchemy furnace, and Taiqing felt completely horrified.

"Even now, you're still thinking about your damn alchemy furnace? Give me back my third brother! Give me back my third brother!!!" Yuanshi was furious and on the verge of collapse. The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi in his palm sensed its master's anger and emitted a clear, shimmering light, ready to strike!

"I told you, calm down! Even if you destroy my alchemy furnace, you can't bring Third Brother back to life! Calm down, there will be a way, Second Brother!" Taiqing had no choice but to desperately hold down the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, not letting it have a chance to escape.

"Calm down? How can you expect me to calm down?!" Yuanshi laughed in fury, his face incredibly grim. A dull ache in his heart slowly spread throughout his body, filling him with a helpless despair... He had been by his side before his third brother was born, teaching him how to cultivate step by step. Countless days and nights, countless times of meticulous care, finally awaiting the day his third brother successfully transformed... Although he didn't know why it was in cub form, it didn't matter; he would still be willing to tirelessly raise his younger brother to adulthood! Tongtian, his own brother, his blood brother, his own brother, now this tragedy had occurred. His precious brother, the treasure he held in his hands, had been inexplicably burned alive. How could it not break his heart?

Taiqing was speechless, his heart heavy. He knew his second brother cherished his youngest brother dearly, and he knew he felt the same way. Wasn't he heartbroken after this happened? He felt guilty, but what good was guilt? He needed to think of something quickly, how to save… save his third brother's life… He knew it was impossible. Even with the most miraculous treasures and elixirs, there was no way to bring back his third brother, who had already vanished…

"So be it. My second brother's Dao heart is on the verge of collapse, and I am powerless to help him. Let him smash it if he wants to, as long as he feels better..." Taiqing released his hand and calmly watched his second brother, who was on the verge of collapse, without any resentment in his eyes.

Having understood the unfinished meaning in his elder brother's eyes, Yuanshi, who was burning with anger, gradually calmed down, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, having lost its protective power, obediently returned to his sleeve.

"Big brother is right. It's all in vain now... Hahaha, I'm so useless. I can't even protect my own brother..." Yuan Shi mocked himself helplessly. He fell to the ground, covered his face in pain, and could no longer control his emotions. He burst into tears.

Taiqing was deeply moved, thinking of her soft and adorable younger brother who had died so suddenly. Overwhelmed with grief, she couldn't help but shed tears. For a moment, the two of them were unable to extricate themselves from their grief! They were heartbroken and devastated.

"Big brother, second brother? What's wrong with you?" The little boy Tongtian, who arrived late, was utterly astonished to see his two older brothers crying uncontrollably, and immediately panicked.

He hurriedly ran to his second brother, who was crying uncontrollably, and carefully touched his face. His second brother was actually crying? And his eyes were red? The little boy was extremely surprised. He glanced at his eldest brother, who was crying uncontrollably, and his little head was full of big question marks.

Big brother, second brother, what happened?

"Brother? You're back? Let your second brother see... are you in a lot of pain? It's all your second brother's fault for not watching you properly..." Yuanshi thought it was Tongtian's soul returning, and immediately howled even louder. Tongtian was stunned, thinking, "Has my second brother misunderstood something?" He quickly grabbed his second brother's hand and poked it on his face. Hmm, warm? Alive? ???

She quickly pulled Tongtian into her arms, looked him up and down, and the crying stopped abruptly, her expression turning strange.

Tongtian, the little cub, lay comfortably, stretched, and said in a childish voice, "Second brother, don't cry."

I just went out to slack off for a little while, and even picked some flowers for my second brother~ But it seems like he's not really interested in the flowers I picked…

A strange glint flashed in Yuanshi's eyes. He solemnly examined his younger brother again and again with his divine sense. He was warm, alive! His brother wasn't dead! Hahaha!!!

Having survived the ordeal, Yuan Shi suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, startling his younger brother who climbed out of his arms and anxiously touched his older brother's cheek. "Oh no, second brother, what are you laughing at?!" he cried. "Sometimes I really wonder about my second brother's mental state... has he gone mad?"

Then, Yuanshi hugged him tightly as if he had gone mad, his heart pounding wildly against his chest. Tongtian, the little boy, was uncomfortable from being squeezed and instinctively struggled, but then he heard his second brother's low voice, which was full of relief.

"Thank goodness, third brother! You scared your second brother to death! Thank goodness... you're safe and sound!"

Taiqing finally reacted and rushed over. He cautiously touched Tongtian's head in disbelief, confirming that Tongtian was truly unharmed and standing alive in front of him... It's so good, Third Brother is alright!

The little brat was completely immobilized, sandwiched between his two older brothers, utterly heartbroken and on the verge of tears. He couldn't move at all—who could understand? What on earth happened to his older brothers? QAQ

"Brother, let go! I can't breathe..." Tongtian struggled weakly, on the verge of tears. He regretted going out to play with that older brother, but the older brother's embrace was so warm, and Tongtian really liked his scent. He had even given Tongtian so many magical treasures before...

After regaining their composure, the two older brothers remembered the little Tongtian who had been squeezed between them, and quickly let go. The little Tongtian, with tears in his eyes, choked out, "Waaaaaah, big brother and second brother bullied me..."

"Don't cry, don't cry, be good~" Taiqing and Yuanshi were in a panic, looking at their younger brother who was wailing loudly, they were completely helpless, and their hearts were breaking when they heard his soft, kitten-like cries.

"Big brother and second brother thought you fell into the alchemy furnace... It really scared your older brother to death! Kid, weren't you supposed to be guarding the alchemy furnace for your older brother???" The older brother patted his younger brother, who was still throwing a tantrum, with heartache and coaxed him gently.

"Yes..." Tongtian was about to blurt out "Big Brother" but swallowed it back. He had promised his older brother that he would not reveal his whereabouts to him. A gentleman's word is his bond, and he had to keep his promise.

But how to cover up this lie? It seems that it won't be easy to fool the eldest and second brothers in their current state! Tongtian rolled his big eyes, even forgetting that he was still crying, and just pouted pitifully without making a sound.

"What's wrong? Is there something you can't say?" Yuanshi raised his sword-like eyebrows and pinched his younger brother's rosy cheeks in annoyance. He didn't hold back his strength and pinched a little too hard, causing the little boy Tongtian to wince in pain. Tears welled up in his eyes again. "Waaaaah, you bad second brother, you're bullying me again!"

"Your elder brother told you to guard the alchemy furnace properly, why did you run off like that? This is ridiculous!" Yuanshi scolded, his face stern, glaring at the still sobbing Tongtian brat.

Tongtian, the little brat, didn't dare to speak at all. He hung his head and accepted the scolding, looking dejected. Tears welled up in his eyes, but he dared not cry out, afraid that his second brother would scold him again. The eldest brother, who was standing to the side, felt sorry for his younger brother and was about to say a few words in his defense when he was interrupted by his second brother.

"Big brother, we can't spoil him anymore! Just watch." Yuanshi's words were transmitted to Taiqing through divine sense. Taiqing sighed and thought, well, he really needs to teach his younger brother a lesson. But, words are one thing, physical violence is another... However, just to be on the safe side in case his second brother gets angry and starts a fight, he'll just observe and wait.

Yuan Shi: "..." Is he really that brainless? There's no way he'll resort to violence, lest he become another victim! Besides, his third brother is still just a child. If he doesn't listen to reason, we can always find another way. How can you think of him as a ruthless older brother? Absurd, utterly absurd!

"Tell me, why didn't you stay by the alchemy furnace and instead slipped away? Don't you know how much your elder brother values ​​his alchemy furnace?" Yuan Shi was very dissatisfied with his elder brother's inner turmoil, and his tone became even harsher.

"Second Brother, don't be angry, Tongtian knows he was wrong! Here, these are flowers for you~" Little Tongtian timidly took out the fairy flowers he had painstakingly picked, ran to his second brother, and looked at him ingratiatingly.

"All you ever think about are these trivial things, you have no ambition at all! You've truly wasted the legacy your father gave you!" Yuanshi was instantly furious. Looking at the flower in his son's hand, he felt a wave of dizziness and an inexplicable anger surge to the top of his head.

He was furious! He'd thought his younger brother had really fallen into the alchemy furnace, making him worry for ages, and he'd even cried his eyes out in front of his older brother... So embarrassing! And while he was crying his eyes out, Tongtian's gone out to play and came back with some flowers... Humph, did he think that would appease him? But, considering Tongtian's thoughtfulness, he'd reluctantly accept the flowers.

"Second Brother~" Tongtian the little cub was frightened and pitifully took a few steps back, tears welling up in his eyes. He looked pitiful, like an abandoned kitten, helpless and innocent.

Taiqing couldn't stand it any longer, so he shielded his younger brother behind him and laughed it off, "What's with the fuss! Tongtian knows he was wrong. He just wanted to give you a surprise, and you're not even grateful~ Tsk, if you don't take it, I'll take it!"

Yuanshi became impatient and said unhappily, "Brother, if you keep protecting him like this, you'll spoil him rotten sooner or later!" "Put the flower down! Tongtian gave it to me! Brother, how can you take it?"

Taiqing unceremoniously put the flowers back into his sleeve, intending to find an opportunity to arrange them for display. They would be quite pleasing to the eye. Tongtian's eye for beauty was quite good; they were all celestial flowers that could calm the mind and soothe the spirit. Hehe, since his second brother didn't know their value, then let him, the eldest brother, snag a bargain! He didn't care about his second brother's glaring and glancing triumphantly at Yuanshi, who was furious.

Serves you right for being so stubborn about saving face.

Yuanshi was furious and wanted to say something, but out of the corner of his eye, he saw a scene that almost shattered his Dao heart. His younger brother was looking at him stubbornly, but tears were streaming down his face uncontrollably, and large teardrops quickly wet a small patch of the ground...

Taiqing realized what was happening and instinctively wanted to hug Tongtian. Oh dear, he'd made his younger brother cry again. This little guy was good in every way, except he was stubborn. Sometimes, when he got stubborn, even his two older brothers couldn't handle him. Could it be that he had taken his second brother's words to heart...?

The little boy Tongtian avoided his elder brother's movements, stubbornly staring at his second brother, Yuanshi, and said very seriously, "Tongtian hasn't wasted Father God's inheritance. Tongtian has been cultivating very hard. Second brother, you can't say that about me! This bouquet of flowers is what second brother wanted before. The reason Tongtian sneaked out was because he sensed that this celestial flower was about to bloom. If he missed it, he would have to wait a long time..."

Yuan Shi was speechless, staring blankly at his younger brother. A string in his heart was touched. So, so, had he misunderstood his younger brother? But he had only mentioned wanting that immortal flower casually. He didn't expect his younger brother to take it to heart.

The little brat, Tongtian, sobbed pitifully, his eyes filled with disappointment. Growing angrier, he choked out, "I hate Second Brother! I don't want to talk to Second Brother anymore! I don't want Big Brother either! Waaaaaah!"

Big brother, Tongtian has really been wronged by you. In order not to expose your existence, he can only suffer injustice. However, he specially asked big brother to pick the fairy flower for second brother. He just didn't expect it to be exposed so quickly. He actually wanted to give it to second brother a few days later as a surprise!

Taiqing trembled, feeling inexplicably wronged. He glared at Yuanshi, thinking, "Damn second brother! He's being disliked by our younger brother too! I told you not to be mean to our younger brother. If you can't speak properly, then don't speak!"

Yuanshi panicked and rushed over, trying to hug his younger brother to calm him down. Look how aggrieved the little guy is, his eyes are all red from crying. Tsk, it's all because of that lousy mouth, what kind of things did he say!

The little cub Tongtian was fussing and wouldn't let them hold him, making Taiqing and Yuanshi even more flustered. Suddenly, a golden light flashed, and the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit, which should have been in the Kunlun Heavenly Pool, suddenly appeared. It stood in front of the little cub Tongtian, silently refusing Taiqing and Yuanshi's approach.

Don't be afraid, with Benlian here, no one can bully our little one!

The little brat obediently lay down on the golden lotus throne, sniffling pitifully, his eyes red. He didn't want to talk to his older brothers anymore QAQ

Oh no! Is the Golden Lotus about to escape? If it escapes from Kunlun, where will they find their younger brother? Taiqing and Yuanshi realized something was wrong and quickly revealed their magic weapons in an attempt to stop the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus from leaving.

The golden lotus flashed, and in an instant, the entire Kunlun Mountains were filled with dazzling golden light. Taiqing and Yuanshi, who were close by, were almost blinded by it and barely managed to block the golden light with the Taiji Diagram.

When they were able to open their eyes, Jinlian was nowhere to be seen. Oh no! The Twelfth-Rank Merit Golden Lotus had run away from home with her younger brother!

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