Chapter 74 Lotus-colored Jade and Gourd Vine
Chang Hao was speechless. He didn't like being controlled either. Besides, he rarely did anything out of line, so why would he need his older brother to control him?
"Did Chang Hao never consider me your brother?" Tongtian also wanted to catch his breath. If Yuanshi's attention could be diverted, his life would be easier. Naturally, he was unwilling to let Chang Hao go.
“Of course not. I treat you with utmost sincerity,” Chang Hao retorted. His friendship with the Three Pure Ones was without any selfish motives or ulterior motives.
Since he came back to life, apart from concealing the matter of Hongjun's chaos, he has done whatever he wants, and no one can make him feel wronged.
“That’s settled then,” Tongtian said to himself. “Second brother, you heard it too, Chang Hao agreed. Don’t show favoritism in the future, or Chang Hao will be sad.”
Yuan Shi was unexpectedly overjoyed, exclaiming, "I will!"
The quick-thinking Yuanshi personally stepped into the pit that Tongtian had dug and gave Tongtian an approving look.
Chang Hao smiled bitterly, "I am no longer a child, why do I need my father and brothers to discipline me?"
Moreover, in Chang Hao's view, Tongtian was disciplined by Yuanshi because Tongtian himself was too unruly.
Tongtian didn't care; the fact that someone could hold back Yuanshi was a huge relief to him.
“You have always been well-mannered and know when to advance and retreat, but now it seems that you are also a willful person. I have to keep an eye on you.” Yuanshi finally realized that Chang Hao’s willful nature was no less, and when he was willful, he was not much different from Tongtian. Now that the prehistoric world was in a turbulent period, he could not afford not to be cautious.
Was Yuan Shi wrong? The fact that he was absolutely right left Chang Hao speechless.
"Speechless now, huh?" Tongtian suppressed a laugh. Chang Hao, you've finally met your match. Congratulations!
Yaochi couldn't bear to see Chang Hao being made difficult, so she pulled on Chang Hao's wide sleeves to change the subject, saying, "Senior brother, the gourd vines we planted here have just covered this lotus-colored jade stone and become one with it. It seems that all our efforts have been in vain."
The gourd vine is, after all, one of the ten innate spiritual roots, and it gave birth to an innate gourd, which naturally attracted the attention of these powerful beings in the primordial world.
A round, lotus-colored jade stone, about the size of a pebble, appeared in Yaochi's palm. It was warm to the touch and surrounded by seven colors of light, making it an extraordinary sight.
Yaochi casually tossed the jade stone into the water, and it gradually grew larger, eventually becoming a giant rock as tall as a person.
Chang Hao circled the boulder once. "If I'm not mistaken, this jade stone is almost developing sentience."
Yes, the boulder has been jadeified by the gourd vine.
“This jade stone is about to develop sentience. Although the gourd vine has changed the jade stone’s cultivation aptitude, the jade stone’s aptitude is limited and it is difficult to achieve great success.” Yuanshi hit the nail on the head. He values aptitude the most. This jade stone, not to mention its mediocre aptitude, is also far inferior to Yaochi in terms of foundation.
What a waste of this gourd vine! If only we had refined it back then, Chang Hao would have had another protective item.
"That's not how it works. It's difficult to enlighten someone with jade. Not everyone has exceptional talent. Great wisdom and perseverance are also indispensable." Tongtian disagreed.
“If someone is inherently stupid, no matter how hard they try, they will still be useless. Why bother looking at them?” Yuanshi retorted.
"How do you know you're definitely a waste if you don't try? There are always those who achieve great things later in life." Tongtian retorted without backing down an inch.
"Hmph, what a remarkable talent! He was already outstanding even as a cub. When will he finally be able to do it?" Yuan Shi also had his own principles. Since everyone present was family, he made no attempt to hide anything. Of course, even if there were outsiders present, he would not change his words.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. You're both right, and you're both wrong."
The matter of spiritual cultivation cannot be summarized in a single sentence. The concept of the Tao requires constant contemplation. Anything is possible; why insist on arguing about who is superior and who is wrong?
Chang Hao intervened in time to mediate. It would be best if these two brothers could have their personalities balanced out; they are two extremes.
Chang Hao glanced at Laozi, who remained calm and composed, not even lifting his eyelids. Chang Hao couldn't help but admire Laozi's composure.
Unable to win the argument with Yuanshi, Tongtian was filled with resentment and secretly resolved to silence his second brother with facts.
"What about this stone?" Yaochi placed her hand on the jade stone, which was, after all, another sentient object from Zixiao Palace.
"It's not our responsibility, Little Yaochi, don't be too soft-hearted. Being in Zixiao Palace is already a great opportunity for it." Tongtian, who said he would use facts to shut Yuanshi up, was the most carefree.
"Isn't Senior Brother going to support her?" Just like he's supporting her? Yaochi only cares about Chang Hao's attitude.
"If you want to keep it, then keep it by your side; if you don't want to keep it, then don't. I've got enough of a little troublemaker like you by my side." Chang Hao didn't want to keep it anymore and would take on Yaochi's responsibilities. At first, he only noticed Hongjun's manipulations, which is commonly known as Hongjun cleaning up the mess.
"However, if you want to keep it, you have to take responsibility and treat it with the same care I would give you, do you understand?" Chang Hao hoped that Yaochi would do things well from beginning to end.
“I understand,” Yaochi nodded solemnly. “I will take good care of Xiao Shitou.” Just like her senior brother took care of her, if she was well taken care of, he would be a helper. She had not forgotten what her senior brother had told her about the issue of loyalty among subordinates.
Yaochi knew that her methods were still very immature compared to Chang Hao's charm in winning people over with every gesture, but she would learn from him.
"Do you want to go back to the Primordial World?" Tongtian couldn't sit still any longer. Being confined to Zixiao Palace was torture for him.
Yuanshi glanced at Chang Hao but did not speak.
"I will not return to the Primordial World for the time being. In another thousand years, it will be the third sermon. I will stay here to accompany Hongjun. In the future, even if I want to accompany him, I may not have the opportunity." Chang Hao was lost in thought. Originally, it was Hongjun who restricted him and did not allow him to leave Zixiao Palace, but now it was he who did not want to leave.
Yuan Shi's heart remained steadfast; what does it mean to want to be with someone but not necessarily have the chance?
“I will stay as well,” Yuanshi said decisively.
"Very good. The Purple Cloud Palace is full of Daoist charm. It is a rare opportunity to comprehend it. I will stay as well." Laozi had a feeling that something big was about to happen, and at this moment, it was better to remain still than to act.
"Then I can go by myself," Tongtian couldn't stand it anymore. "Little Yaochi, do you want to go back to Lishan?"
Just as Yaochi was about to refuse, Chang Hao accepted on her behalf, "Then we'll have to trouble Tongtian. Yaochi is still young, and seeing more of the outside world at this time can broaden her horizons and expand her mind, which will be good for her."
"Alright, for the third sermon, I will bring Yaochi back to Zixiao Palace intact," Tongtian said solemnly.
Chang Hao shook his head, "No need. Yaochi's cultivation level is still shallow. The third lecture will probably focus on the way of the sages. It would be more harmful than beneficial for Yaochi to come into contact with it too early."
“That’s true. Anyway, with us here, once Yaochi reaches the next level, will we be afraid of not having anyone to teach her?” Tongtian agreed.
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