Chapter 40: Gift-Giving Heavenly Master's Order! The Invitation of Lao Tianshi

"Why talk about that? It's all in the past."

Lao Tianshi squinted his eyes as he looked at his junior brother.

"Cough, cough, I won't say it, I won't say it. But I have something to discuss this time."

As Tian Jinzhong spoke, he turned his head to look at the young Daoist boy standing behind his wheelchair.

"Xiaoliangzi has been taking care of me for several years now, but his cultivation is reaching the next stage, so it would be better for him to focus on his cultivation from now on."

"Grandmaster Tian!"

The Daoist boy known as Xiaoliangzi was startled and spoke up in a hurry.

"I really enjoy taking care of Grandmaster!"

"That's enough. You are still young and this is the time for cultivation; what kind of thing is it to honestly look after an old fellow like me?"

After Tian Jinzhong shook his head, he looked toward Lao Tianshi.

"Hmm, this matter is naturally no problem."

However, Lao Tianshi looked at Xiaoliangzi, sensed him for a moment, and then spoke.

"It will take a little over a year to stabilize; we can talk about it then."

"Whatever Senior Brother decides is fine, just don't forget about this matter."

Tian Jinzhong nodded upon hearing this.

"It's not bad; he hasn't been on the mountain for many years, and to reach this level of cultivation is quite good."

Lao Tianshi's praise made Xiaoliangzi scratch his head in embarrassment.

"Senior Brother, listening to what you mean, it seems you intend to let your disciples spar with that young man from Baiyun Guan? I am also somewhat interested."

"Then come over together tomorrow."

Regarding this, Lao Tianshi nodded.

"If he loses, he will lose face."

Tian Jinzhong suddenly said.

For Lao Tianshi to make such a decision, the possibility of losing was not only there, but it was also high.

"I don't value that."

Lao Tianshi waved his hand.

You don't care?

Tian Jinzhong was taken aback, glanced at Lao Tianshi, moved his lips, but said nothing.

"Alright then, I will leave first and come back tomorrow."

After Tian Jinzhong finished speaking, Xiaoliangzi pushed Tian Jinzhong away.

"I should look for someone else to take care of Junior Brother; let's see if there is anyone suitable."

The next day.

After eating the breakfast delivered by a disciple of Longhu Mountain, Lin Xuan stepped out and ran into Feng Shayan.

Or rather, Feng Shayan, who had been waiting outside for a long time.

Seeing Lin Xuan come out, Feng Shayan turned around abruptly to look, her expression then becoming somewhat awkward.

After curiously glancing at Feng Shayan, Lin Xuan looked toward the room to the side.

Qing She and Bai She had likely heard the sound of Lin Xuan opening the door and also walked out.

However, the two snakes had changed their attire today.

Wearing two sets of palace gowns, one green and one white, they appeared a bit more gentle and graceful.

It was just that Xiao Qing's expression was lively and her features were flying all over the place, showing signs of turning into a husky.

"That..."

Feng Shayan walked over, her expression hesitant.

"My attitude yesterday was bad, I apologize."

Feng Shayan said.

"Ah? It's fine, I didn't take it to heart!"

Lin Xuan was stunned, then waved his hand.

"You aren't angry?"

Feng Shayan stared at Lin Xuan and asked.

"Angry? Why would I be angry?"

Lin Xuan hadn't cared about Feng Shayan at all, so naturally, he wouldn't care about her attitude.

"That's good. My father asked me to invite you to be a guest at the Underworld Association."

Feng Shayan took the opportunity to extend the invitation.

"This, let's talk about it after the matters here are finished; I might also return directly to Baiyun Guan."

Lin Xuan thought for a moment and did not agree.

He hadn't thought about what to do afterward yet.

Feng Shayan nodded upon hearing this and did not force the issue.

"Daoist!"

Zhang Lingyu's voice rang out. Lin Xuan and the others looked over and saw Zhang Lingyu in white robes with wide sleeves, walking over quickly.

"Daoist Lingyu!"

Lin Xuan called out.

"Daoist, just call me by my name; there is no need to call me 'True Person'."

"Understood, True Person Lingyu!"

Lin Xuan nodded.

Zhang Lingyu's expression stiffened, but he did not dwell on the matter of address.

"The senior and Daoist have likely told you about the situation regarding this visit, shall we head over now?"

"Sure, let's go!"

Lin Xuan naturally did not refuse; he had come precisely for this.

Then, following Zhang Lingyu as he turned a few corners within Tianshi Mansion, they arrived at the back mountain.

Then Lin Xuan saw the competition venue for the upcoming Luo Tian Great Rite.

It turned out it wasn't something temporarily built for the Luo Tian Great Rite.

Feng Shayan followed curiously behind the group.

Once they reached the place, Zhang Lingyu brought Lin Xuan to meet Lao Tianshi.

Although he was quite old, his posture was straight, and he was very tall, looking quite imposing.

Of course, his presence was naturally imposing to begin with.

Fang Dongtian, standing to the side with Lao Tianshi, looked like a little old man compared to the old Immortal.

"Junior Lin Xuan, greetings to Tianshi!"

Lin Xuan sized up Lao Tianshi, then bowed and offered a greeting.

He was sizing up Lao Tianshi, and Lao Tianshi was also sizing up Lin Xuan.

Then, he felt a sense of emotion in his heart.

"Truly extraordinary. It seems I am indeed old; I never imagined the younger generation would produce someone like you."

Chuckling and telling Lin Xuan not to stand on ceremony, Lao Tianshi spoke.

"Many thanks for the praise, Tianshi."

"Pah, I wasn't praising you; I was just speaking the truth. Among the younger generation, I reckon no one is your match."

Tianshi waved his hand and said.

"Since Tianshi praises me so, do you intend for this junior to throw the upcoming matches?"

Lin Xuan looked at Lao Tianshi and suddenly asked.

"Eh!"

Lao Tianshi paused; why did these words sound a bit awkward?

"No need!"

Lao Tianshi thought for a moment and said.

"That is good. However, since this is my first time here, it wouldn't be right to come empty-handed, so I brought a gift. It may not be considered valuable to others, but it should be an item belonging to Tianshi Mansion."

As Lin Xuan spoke, he fished out the wrapped item from his bosom.

Seeing that it was something wrapped in a common plastic bag, let alone Zhang Lingyu, even Tianshi was a bit curious.

An item from Tianshi Mansion?

But when he saw the item Lin Xuan took out after opening the plastic bag, Lao Tianshi's expression turned serious; he stepped forward and took it with both hands to examine it for a few moments.

"This is?"

It was a token, half the size of a palm, but it had no rust, and the color was somewhat dull; one could tell at a glance it was an old object with many years behind it.

Others might not understand what this thing was, but Lao Tianshi knew very well.

Tianshi Token.

The token representing the identity of the Tianshi.

"Tianshi Token?"

Zhang Lingyu also recognized it, his voice filled with surprise, and after turning to look at Lin Xuan, he asked, "Daoist, this token?"

"I obtained it by accident. I was out traveling a few years ago and kicked it out of the ground. I guessed it was something from Tianshi Mansion, but since I wasn't going down the mountain at the time, I just kept it.

This time, when I heard I was coming to Tianshi Mansion, I remembered it and brought it along."

Lin Xuan explained the origin of the item in a few words.

"So that's how it is."

Zhang Lingyu nodded.

"It is indeed genuine. Though I don't know which generation of Tianshi it belonged to, it is a great favor to Tianshi Mansion."

After all, it was an item belonging to the predecessors of Tianshi Mansion; now that it had returned to Tianshi Mansion, it was naturally a favor.

"As long as it is, saying anything else would be too formal."

Lin Xuan waved his hand.

Fang Dongtian stroked his beard, watching Lin Xuan with a smile, very satisfied with Lin Xuan's performance.

You might say the value of this token is great, but in the hands of others, it is useless.

But here at Tianshi Mansion, it is much more precious.

Although it has no practical use, the significance it represents is different.

"Good child, I won't speak formally either. What do you think of Tianshi Mansion? Would you be willing to come to Tianshi Mansion to cultivate?"

Fang Dongtian was still smiling, but when he heard Tianshi say this, his face turned green.

The old Daoist was still standing right there.