Chapter 2408: My Son, the Water Spirit Body

This old coot clearly wants to mess with Tie So-and-so, but Tie Dan has no way to deal with it.

Now he doesn't even have the right to refuse; not to mention this old coot here, at this point even the sect probably can't go back on it.

Seeing Tie Dan's dazed expression, Tianxing Lao Ren grinned and said.

"My son, you also know that I was born timid; since you have filial piety, you should shield me from wind and rain."

"From now on, I'll be counting on you."

Tie Dan didn't reply; what could he say now that it's come to this?

And as the day grew late, people from the major powers began to arrive one after another.

Naturally, the first to arrive were the immortal sects and immortal clans closest to Thousand Lakes Sect.

As those in charge of reception, Tianxing Lao Ren and his son Tie Dan naturally had to be present right away.

At this moment at the Shanmen, Tianxing Lao Ren brought Tie Dan and was respectfully receiving a group of people.

There weren't many, just over a dozen, old and young, but their strength was not weak.

At least compared to them father and son, they were quite strong.

At this moment, Tianxing Lao Ren, with a fawning smile, said to the leader:

"The Dong Fu has been prepared for you, senior; would you like to rest there first, or……"

"No need, just take us to the lakeside."

But before Tianxing Lao Ren could finish speaking, the leader directly interrupted.

They occupied the geographical advantage, being closest to Thousand Lakes Sect, so they were the first to arrive.

They also had self-awareness, knowing their own limits; let alone compared to hegemonic powers like the Heavenly Family and Ultimate Bliss Palace.

Even compared to the true great sects and great clans of the Immortal Realm, they were clearly inferior.

Now, their only remaining advantage is time.

If they could secure this Fairy Artifact before others arrive, that would undoubtedly be the best outcome.

So, even after rushing here weary from the journey, they had no intention of resting.

They immediately planned to go to the lakeside to study this Fairy Artifact.

Hearing this, Tianxing Lao Ren naturally wouldn't refuse; he immediately smiled and nodded in agreement.

This lakeside area had already been cleared out by the sect; it would surely become the most chaotic place.

Personnel, treasures, spiritual trees, etc., had all been moved, preparations made in advance.

"Please, senior, this way."

Respectfully leading the group, they hurried to the lakeside, where the entire lake was now glittering with golden light.

But this golden light seemed to block spiritual sense; spiritual sense couldn't penetrate it to see what was in the water.

Without spiritual sense, there's no need to mention eyesight.

Thus, upon reaching the lakeside, the people of this sect couldn't see anything either; everyone frowned.

Now, to understand the water's situation—or the Fairy Artifact's condition—the only way is to dive underwater for a close inspection.

But facing this unknown situation, nobody dares to take the risk; who knows what's down there now, whether there's danger.

They might die as soon as they go down.

Standing by the lake, after a moment's thought, the leader seemed to suddenly think of something; he turned his head, his gaze falling on the fawning Tianxing Lao Ren nearby.

Exactly, they don't dare go down, so why not find some cannon fodder? Right now we even have two perfect candidates.

Moreover, given Thousand Lakes Sect's current attitude, they definitely wouldn't break relations over the death of a mere outer sect steward; they probably wouldn't even let out a fart.

Thinking this, his eyes lit up, and he unconsciously broke into a grin.

"Fellow Daoist, I……"

Tianxing Lao Ren, who had been watching this person, upon seeing his expression change, immediately knew this guy wasn't holding back anything good.

He had already guessed roughly what was up.

This guy obviously wanted to make him the cannon fodder, but that simply wasn't possible.

As for the current situation in the lake, even Ancestor Tong Ji wouldn't dare rashly dive in to investigate.

It can be said that since the Fairy Artifact appeared, no one in Thousand Lakes Sect, up and down, has ever entered the lake.

Now wanting to send him to his death in there? How could that be possible.

So, just as the leader was about to speak, before he could get the words out, Tianxing Lao Ren directly laughed and cut him off.

"Fellow Daoist, are you suggesting we go into the lake first to scout?"

Hearing this, the leader was startled, but quickly regained his composure, smiling as he said.

"Exactly, Fellow Daoist, as a steward of Thousand Lakes Sect, you surely know more about the lake than we do, so we'd like to trouble you; of course, we won't let you work for nothing—here's a token of our appreciation, please don't refuse."

To get Tianxing Lao Ren to agree, the leader also produced a Space Ring containing some ordinary treasures and immortal crystals and the like.

It was a case of courtesy before force.

As for that, Tianxing Lao Ren didn't refuse either; he accepted the Space Ring without a change in expression, then grinned.

"Fellow Daoist's request, I naturally wouldn't dare refuse, but compared to me, my son is quite adept in water, comparable to a swimming dragon; why not let him take me into the lake to have a look?"

"Huh?"

Hearing this, the leader was momentarily unable to react, his gaze unconsciously shifting to Tie Dan.

Meanwhile, Tie Dan had already cursed Tianxing Lao Ren in his heart to high heaven.

"You're the one who's comparable to a swimming dragon; I'm useless in water, you old coot—you're dead set on messing with me, aren't you? I'll fight you to the end."

Thinking this, Tie Dan also spoke up.

"Senior, actually……"

But he didn't give Tie Dan a chance to speak; Tianxing Lao Ren bluntly cut him off.

Senior, don't judge my son by his ordinary appearance; he is actually a natural water cultivator, possessing a water spirit body since childhood, in water he matches land, even without cultivation he can roam freely, let alone now having entered the path of immortality.

Oh, it's actually a water spirit body; my eyes were poor, then I'll trouble you.

Upon hearing this, the leader was also somewhat surprised, never expecting Tie Dan to be a water spirit body.

This water spirit body is not a particularly strong physique, but in water it is absolutely a great help.

After Tianxing Lao Ren said that, it actually moved the leader's heart.

In that case, this boy is indeed a more suitable candidate.

Actually, for him, it doesn't matter whether it's Tianxing Lao Ren or his son; as long as they go down, it's fine.

Father is fine, son is also fine, and since the son is a water spirit body and the father doesn't object either, that's even better.

Seeing the leader nod, Tianxing Lao Ren also gave a matching smile, then turned his head and said to Tie Dan.

"Son, go ahead; I'll cover for you, don't worry, if there's any danger, I'll be the first to come down and save you."

Tianxing Lao Ren put on a fatherly appearance, but Tie Dan didn't believe a word of what he said.

"You save me? Anyone in the world would save me, only you, this old thing, could not possibly save me."