Chapter 161

That guy, he actually gave me another problem!

After hearing He Tong's words, Daoist Cihang's face showed a hint of displeasure.

On the side, Xiao Xiao He and Xiao He Mei were accompanying Long Nu and her two younger sisters as they played ball.

Unexpectedly, there are more than my children; it seems I also need to work hard!

He Tong naturally understood Daoist Cihang's bottom line; it was clear that these three female disciples were her children, and inexplicably, a competitive spirit rose in He Tong's heart.

Hetong withdrew her gaze, turned her head to look at Cihang Daoist, and said, "Cihang Master Uncle, you also know that this time it's to test Xiao Nezha; if it weren't one of our own, Xiao Nezha's demon pill identity would very likely be exposed, so the selection for the envoy team still needs you, Master Uncle, to arrange it personally."

Hmph, what does that guy's kid have to do with me?

Cihang Daoist let out a light hum and said.

Hetong glanced at Cihang Daoist somewhat unexpectedly, unsure if it was her own illusion, but she continually felt that Master Uncle's personality had changed greatly recently.

Could it be... the postpartum depression my husband mentioned?

Hetong thought to herself, however, she had not the slightest worry about that.

Hetong, facing Cihang Daoist, had won another round!

Although her competitive spirit was bursting inside, Hetong would not delay the important matter.

Master Uncle, after all, we are Xiao Nezha's little mother; how could you really bear to let that child suffer the sect's punishment?

Hetong said.

"Little mother?"

Cihang Daoist only felt her head was a bit foggy; to be honest, she had not yet completed her identity transformation up to now.

After all, the three dragon girls were all born from the three corpses; although she subconsciously also doted on the three dragon girls, she herself had never wanted to acknowledge being their mother.

Thus, hearing Hetong call herself "little mother," Cihang Daoist was so startled.

Noticing Cihang Daoist's strange expression, Hetong said, "No matter what, the child is ultimately innocent; as his little mother, we cannot let our own temperament put him in danger."

Feeling like she was lecturing, Hetong felt completely refreshed.

After all, this was her Master Uncle; she normally never had such an opportunity.

Meanwhile, Cihang Daoist was left speechless by the scolding.

Although, because of the three corpses matter, she was very dissatisfied with Ao Yifan, but seeing the three dragon girls playing nearby, she also could not bear to let Xiao Nezha fall into danger.

"Alright, I'll handle the selection for the envoy team."

Cihang Daoist nodded and said.

"Then that's good, Master Uncle; this is the list my husband gave you."

Hetong said, handing Cihang Daoist a jade slip.

After taking the jade slip from Hetong's hand and merely glancing at it, Cihang Daoist couldn't help but twitch the corner of her eye.

After all, if the list had no problem, it would mean that, without anyone noticing, Ao Yifan had already amassed such a huge influence within the Jade Void Palace.

Of course, Ao Yifan's children accounted for a large portion of that list.

Cihang Daoist also couldn't help but admire that Ao Yifan was truly enthusiastic about having children.

But when she saw the names of Little Hetong and Little Hetong Sister on the list, Cihang Daoist couldn't help but glance at the two little girls who were playing with the three dragon girls.

"Why bring them along?"

Cihang Daoist couldn't help but ask.

"Those two little girls are practically becoming the Jade Void Palace's two troublemakers; I'm not at ease leaving them alone in the crane nest, so I naturally have to keep them by my side."

Speaking of this, Hetong wore a look of helplessness; she simply couldn't understand how, under her own personal tutelage, Little Hetong and Little Hetong Sister could be so mischievous.

Relying on the Twelve‑Grade Heaven‑Earth Marriage Bond Ball, the two little girls' strength is formidable; ordinary Jade Void Palace disciples can't do anything against them.

Thus, over the years, the two little girls have caused no end of trouble in the Jade Void Palace.

"This..."

Hearing that, Cihang Daoist thought for a moment, then immediately added the names of the three little dragon girls to the list.

After all, Muzha was certain to join the envoy team this time, and she also needed to hold down the envoy team.

That way, the entire Luojia Cave would have only the three little dragon girls left, and she wasn't entirely at ease about that.

Looking at the final completed list, Cihang Daoist suddenly realized this wasn't any envoy team list at all—it was simply Ao Yifan's personal clan.

……

"You mean to let Ao Bing join the envoy team as an external aide, thereby accumulating merit?"

Shen Gongbao looked at Ao Yifan holding a little milk dragon, couldn't help but frown, and said, "Wouldn't that be too risky?"

As for the matters of the Chan Sect envoy team, he had also secretly looked into it; this was an excellent opportunity to farm merit.

After all, with Cihang Daoist and this person present to hold down the fort, there shouldn't be any risk.

"Don't worry, this matter will be arranged by Cihang Daoist; the Jade Void Palace side should have no objections."

Ao Yifan held Ao Linlin; this was his and Ao Run's third child.

After giving birth to Ao Linlin, Ao Run's cultivation broke through to the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal.

However, the breakthrough was too swift; Ao Run also needed time to consolidate, so the bulk of child‑rearing work fell to Ao Yifan.

Fortunately, Ao Yifan's Void Claw can ignore distance for transmission; otherwise, running to multiple places would surely exhaust him to death.

"This, if Cihang Master Sister personally steps forward, the Jade Void Palace side surely would have no objections."

Shen Gongbao nodded and said.

Although the dragon race is now regarded as a demon clan, Cihang Daoist's cultivation stands there.

Strength determines speaking rights; as long as she speaks, willing to accept the dragon race under her banner, even the side of the Infinite Immortal cannot say anything.

"Fine, let's do it; I no longer want the position among the Twelve Golden Immortals—I only want to see my disciple Ao Bing help me fulfill my lifelong dream!"

Shen Gongbao said with a firm expression.

As for Hetong's matter, Shen Gongbao had naturally heard about it as well.

She is a disciple of the Boundless Immortal Elder, and besides, Cihang Daoist personally recommended her; moreover, over these years, Ao Yifan has personally sent her so many merits.

It can be said that, in Shen Gongbao's eyes, Hetong is far more qualified than the Grand Ultimate True Person, who only knows how to drink and cause trouble, to be listed among the Twelve Golden Immortals.

However, simply because Hetong is of monster lineage, the Boundless Immortal Elder personally denied her qualification to be listed among the Twelve Golden Immortals.

This also made Shen Gongbao completely give up on the position among the Twelve Golden Immortals.

After all, he himself believed that, whether in status, origin, or strength, he was inferior to Hetong.

The other side had no opportunity; no matter how hard he tried, it would be in vain.

"Prejudices in people's hearts are truly a great mountain!"

Shen Gongbao shook his head and said.

"Daddy, can you continue telling Linlin the story of that monkey, whether he later became the Jade Emperor?"

Just as Shen Gongbao was sighing, a single sentence from Ao Linlin left him dumbfounded.

"What the heck, a monkey becoming the Jade Emperor—this gall is far fatter than his!"