Chapter 261 Life is meaningless
"My master is currently at Biyou Palace. You should go there quickly." Duobao decided to bury himself in his books and avoid appearing in front of his master for the next few days.
"Thank you for informing me, Senior Brother." Xuan Du cupped his hands and hurried towards Biyou Palace.
When Xuandu arrived, Tongtian was being driven crazy by the little golden crows. Although there were the sensible Boli, Zhonglang, and Shukun, there were also six unruly brats. Each brat could put on several big shows, let alone six brats together, which was a walking disaster.
Tongtian had lost all will to live...
Twelve years, only twelve years, yet Tongtian felt it was an incredibly long time, more unbearable than any other period.
As soon as Xuandu stepped into Biyou Palace, he saw a chaotic scene of golden crows flying in the sword training ground, his uncle chasing after them, and one after another being caught.
"Third Uncle..." Xuandu cried out. Was this what pain and pleasure were all about? He couldn't see it at all.
"Xuan Du, whatever it is, let's wait until Third Uncle is done with his work before we talk about it," Tong Tian replied to Xuan Du amidst his busy schedule.
After settling the six little golden crows on their prayer mats, Tongtian finally had the mind to care what Xuandu wanted to talk to him about.
"Speak, what do you want with Third Uncle?" Tongtian breathed a sigh of relief. These little golden crows were even more difficult to deal with than he had been when he was a child.
"Reporting to Third Uncle, Master has instructed you to go and take Fuxi as your disciple, to teach him carefully, and to help him unify the human tribes and successfully attain enlightenment and return to his rightful place." Xuandu quickly stated his purpose. If they set off now, Fuxi would be old enough to receive instruction.
"No, no, go tell your master to handle it himself. It's impossible for him to take on any disciples. From today onwards, I will no longer accept any cubs as disciples." Tongtian was already annoyed by the mention of cubs, and the thought of teaching the cub Fuxi only made things worse. Was his trouble already bad enough, and now his elder brother was going to add another one to his list?
"This..." Xuandu was dumbfounded. His master wasn't going to take Fuxi as a disciple, which meant that he would likely be the one making the final trip...
Xuan Du, a guy who can sleep halfway up a mountain, what kind of diligent person could he be?
"What are you still writing? Go back and answer me." Tongtian's face hardened, and his face, which resembled that of Yuanshi Tianzun, startled Xuandu.
"Yes, yes, Xuandu will go right away." Xuandu stiffened and turned to leave, now Xuandu was in a real bind.
Xuandu's departure did not lessen Tongtian's headaches. Finally, his gaze fell on the seal between Jinling's eyebrows, who was calm and silently imparting theoretical knowledge to Boli.
Duobao is too busy; he has far too many things to deal with. If Jinling were to be unsealed, she should be a valuable assistant.
Look at Jin Ling's composure. Even with all the chaos caused by the little golden crows, she can still explain things to Bo Li without blinking. This suggests she is quite capable.
After raising them for so long, they should be tamed by now...
Tongtian extended two fingers and pressed them without hesitation onto the seal between Jinling's eyebrows. He hesitated for even a second, for that would be torture for him.
A massive surge of Geng metal energy erupted from Jinling's brow, and Jinling instantly transformed into her original form: a golden phoenix spreading its wings and soaring into the sky above Kunlun Mountain. Its golden tail feathers unfurled, resembling a golden crow, dazzlingly beautiful yet not scorching. Upon landing, it transformed into a beautiful woman in her early twenties, with her black hair piled high, dressed in white robes with green sleeves, and a golden sword hanging at her waist, exuding a sharp and agile spirit.
Jin Ling closed her eyes, and scenes from the past flashed through her mind. The most memorable, carefree, and happiest time was the years she spent in the Kunlun Mountains.
The phoenix has fallen; this phoenix, formed from the essence of Geng metal, can no longer cling to the past.
Jin Ling smiled with relief, opened her eyes, knelt down and bowed, "Jin Ling greets Master."
"Good disciple, today I formally accept you as my personal disciple. From now on, you will be the second senior sister of all the junior brothers and sisters of Kunlun Mountain." Tongtian was overjoyed. He had been tamed and could now be ordered around.
Kong Xuan Gui Ling was stunned. Just a quarter of an hour ago, they were still holding hands, but a quarter of an hour later, Jin Ling transformed and quietly grew up.
"Jin Ling, I have urgent business to attend to. Please take good care of my junior brothers and sisters." Tongtian felt he needed to catch his breath, otherwise he would soon be unable to hold on any longer.
“Master, this is what Jinling should do,” Jinling said, having regained her true form. Things she couldn’t understand when she was a little dumpling, she now understood naturally.
"That's good..." Tongtian was extremely pleased, having gained another sensible and reliable disciple.
"It's just that Jinling heard that her junior brothers' younger brothers are coming to Kunlun to visit them. What if Jinling doesn't treat them well?" Jinling didn't understand why her master looked like he wanted to leave. They were just her junior brothers' younger brothers, but her intuition told her that keeping her master here was definitely the right choice.
Tongtian hesitated, his feet rooted to the spot. He looked at Jinling suspiciously; this disciple seemed a bit dangerous...
However, Jin Ling's smile remained unchanged, still as proper and respectful as ever.
"Alright, I won't leave then," Tongtian turned back. "Jinling, do you have a way to help your nine junior brothers transform into human form quickly?"
"How about we call over Second Master Uncle's disciples and teach them one-on-one? That way we can bring back our transformed junior brothers soon." Jin Ling glanced at Bo Li; she needed this one soon to complete the mission.
Tongtian stroked his chin and thought about it. As he thought, his eyes lit up again. He immediately sent a message to Duobao, asking him to call those guys who had nothing better to do than meditate and meditate every day to come and take care of the children.
"Jinling, you're so clever. You'll have someone to take care of the child from now on." Tongtian felt relieved. Anyway, his second brother was still in seclusion, and his fourteen nephews would certainly not dare to disobey his orders.
Fourteen with nine others—that's more than enough to handle.
Jin Ling's smile remained unchanged; she wouldn't shift the blame, so this job would be hers from now on.
"Senior Brother Duobao," Guang Chengzi asked, still confused, "what instructions does Third Uncle have for us?"
A hint of helplessness flashed in Duobao's eyes as he looked at his fellow disciples with great pity. "When the time comes, you will naturally know."
The fourteen people exchanged glances, thinking that their third uncle was always easy to get along with, so what could possibly happen? They were quite relaxed on their way to Biyou Palace.
Upon arriving at Biyou Palace, Tongtian remained silent, sitting aloof and enigmatic on his high seat. Two rows of white crane attendants stood quietly beside the main hall.
With Boli perched on Jinling's shoulder and a tray in his hand holding fourteen bottles of Emperor's Elixir, Jinling carried the tray to the disciples of his second master.
Guang Chengzi hesitated before picking up a bottle, and Jin Ling immediately moved on to the next person...
Only after each of the fourteen people had a set did Guiling and Kongxuan bring out the little golden crows. They put one little golden crow in the hands of those who seemed more reliable, and two in each of those who seemed less reliable.
Guang Chengzi was still holding the little golden crow in his hands, his mind still reeling.
At this moment, Tongtian spoke first: "These are your junior brothers. They are about to take human form. Take your assigned junior brothers to their meditation rooms and help them take human form."
"The Emperor's Dew is a thank-you gift for helping our junior brothers transform. Once they have transformed, you should bring them to the main hall. Master will then reward you handsomely," Jin Ling added.
"Go down..." Tongtian gave the fourteen people no chance to refuse. "White Crane, lead the way."
"Yes, Third Master." The white cranes had already been instructed, and now they led the Twelve Golden Immortals, Yun Zhongzi, and Nanji directly to the respective sleeping quarters of the Little Golden Crows.
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