"I said that the nine clans being called the Nine Sons of the Dragon was a misunderstanding, but other than that, I didn't say anything more."
Gong Yizhu nodded thoughtfully. "Then I'll teach you this lesson. When the Divine Dragon created the world, the continent and the seabed were filled with exotic beasts. Whether it was the Four Elephants or the Nine Clans, they were all subordinates following the Divine Dragon. They didn't have the status they have today, and were just one of the ordinary exotic beasts."
"Exotic beasts are naturally ferocious. If you compare them to today's demonic beasts, the difference between the two is as great as heaven and earth. But if you compare them to other species, there's a world of difference."
Luo Jiujiang was very smart and quickly understood: "Alien species are all exotic beasts, but among the exotic beasts, only nine tribes are alien species? Master told me that alien species are also considered monsters, so exotic beasts can also be considered monsters?"
"It can be calculated, but the calculation is a bit humiliating. When did your master become so mean?"
Through the interactions over the past few days, Luo Jiujiang knew that Mr. Gongyi had not seen his master for a long time. He didn't know how kind his master was in the other person's mind, so he didn't have the heart to tell him that his master had been much meaner since they met.
He took the opportunity to change the subject and asked, "Sir, what is the difference between alien species and alien beasts?"
"Daoyuan." Gong Yizhu said solemnly.
Luo Jiujiang couldn't describe Mr. Gong Yi's expression at that moment. When he uttered those two words, Gong Yizhu's eyes were solemn and almost reverent. He opened his palm, and a drop of liquid that looked like air, mist, and brilliance appeared in his palm. He said solemnly: "Child, this is the source of the Tao."
No words could describe the shock Luo Jiujiang felt when he first laid eyes on that drop of water, seemingly woven from light. In that instant, he was a star, plunging headfirst into the sun and annihilating. He was a fish, leaping out of its shallow pond for the first time in his life and returning to the sea. His soul felt infinitely close to the essence of the three thousand worlds. How could words even remotely describe the depth of his emotions? He had just gazed directly upon the Dao itself!
The five colors blinded the eyes, the five sounds deafened the ears, and the five flavors refreshed the mouth... In that moment, Luo Jiujiang seemed to have ceased to exist. He no longer had eyes, ears, or a mouth or nose to breathe or touch. He was part of the Tao, wandering in the center of the most exquisite and pure world...
Gong Yizhu clapped his hands, and the sound of the clapping also vibrated with a unique rhythm that was different from others: "Return to your senses!"
His hearing was awakened by this sudden blow, and after a while, the colors of the whole world were reflected in his eyes. Luo Jiujiang stood there for a long time before smacking his lips, thinking that his previous evaluation of Mr. Gongyi's song that made people forget the taste of meat for three months was really premature.
The drop of Tao source that I just saw is truly something that can make people lose their appetite.
His brain slowly and sluggishly began to work and think again. At this moment, Luo Jiujiang didn't know what was going on in his mind. The first thought that popped into his mind was, "The relationship between my master and Mr. Gongyi must be unparalleled in the world."
If not, how could such a thing be easily seen by a Foundation Establishment cultivator?
Mr. Gongyi placed his hand on Luo Jiujiang's shoulder and waited for a long moment, until he was sure Luo Jiujiang had fully recovered. Compared to Luo Cang, he seemed more like a normal elder, never losing his elder demeanor even in the smallest details.
"Are you still listening?" Mr. Gongyi asked in a gentle voice.
"I still remember... Sir, you talked about the difference between alien species and exotic beasts." Luo Jiujiang said slowly. This was clearly the content of the teaching an incense stick ago, but after seeing Daoyuan in person, this memory seemed like a lifetime ago. "I'm fine, please continue, sir."
"Good boy." Gong Yizhu smiled appreciatively. "Then I will continue. Those with the Dao Source became the Nine Clans and Four Elephants. Those without the Dao Source became the ignorant and ferocious alien species that are out of step with the times. Like it, they will be killed by us."
Luo Jiujiang realized it belatedly and said, "Sir, are we here to kill this Sky-Watching Hound?"
"Hmm?" Gong Yizhu looked back as if it was natural. "With your sociable nature, haven't you heard about the unusual movements in Qinglong Forest these days? The source of these disturbances is this fully grown Sky-Watching Hound. The forest is right next to the academy. If we don't kill this beast, the academy's students will be walking on thin ice in the ancient forest in the future."
At this point, Gong Yizhu patted Luo Jiujiang on the head and said, "If you want to kill this Sky-Watching Hound, you don't have to lift a finger. I brought you here specifically to tell you about Daoyuan and the Nine Clans. Due to my status, I can't be too biased, but in my heart, you are no different from my own disciple... You are so smart, even if I don't say it explicitly, you can always understand it."
"Yes." Luo Jiujiang said softly, "Thank you, sir. I can never repay you even if I die in this lifetime. I understand."
Gong Yizhu smiled with relief.
As the Prison Ox of the Nine Clans, he naturally held a drop of Dao Source. Honestly, he didn't see much difference between alien species and beasts—though he wouldn't hesitate to kill either—the difference between the two was nothing more than a drop of Dao Source.
The child, Chen Yuan, was a black dragon, a true beast, and quite intelligent indeed. The nine clans had been colleagues for generations, and Gong Yizhu was reluctant to state this out loud, out of respect for his feelings. However, he favored this intelligent child, with whom he had spent time and developed a close relationship like a disciple. This hinted, "Once you've obtained the Dao Source, you're a different species."
But in Luo Jiujiang's heart, this had a different meaning: Qianling was an alien species, Qianling was a divine dragon. Mr. Gongyi knew his relationship with Qianling, and his words were clearly a gesture of affection, a reminder of what Qianling needed for his future. Mr. Gongyi was truly a kind man, and his friendship with his master was truly touching!
The author has something to say: The truth will be revealed in the next chapter.
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