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[Ye Fan: Steady as hell!]
[Ye Fan: Even the Invincible Emperor approves!]
[Xiao Yan: Respect, respect! Brother Ye Hei, just to avoid babysitting, you really went all out—shoving your head into your pants and forcefully carving out an impossible path.]
[Xiao Yan: No wonder you're the future 'Heavenly Emperor Ye'—forging a path where there is none, daring to be the pioneer. You are our role model.]
[Ye Fan: Damn it, that's a belt and the road to invincibility, not shoving my head into my pants and defying fate!]
[Xiao Yan: Same thing, don't sweat the details.]
[Ye Fan: Card Timing Bro, I swear on my ancestors! Flips the bird.jpg]
[Lu Xian: Ye Hei, I swear too! A whole day passed, and you didn't even bother buying the little girl some new clothes. And you still have the nerve to say you care about her? You really are the rising sun of irresponsibility!]
[Ye Fan: When you need something, you call me 'Ye Zi' and respectfully address me. When you don't, I'm just 'Ye Hei'? You beast! And Lu Bro, you have the audacity to call me out? Do you even know what kind of stuff you taught the little girl to write? She showed it to me, hoping for praise, and I just… I just couldn't. I physically couldn't look at it.]
[Ye Fan: With such 'incredibly reliable' brothers like you two, I, Ye, am truly blessed beyond measure. Cutting ties is now a matter of urgency!]
[Lu Xian: Hah~ (cold laugh) Just wait till you run out of resources and need to head to the Forbidden Land to pluck some sacred fruits. Don't come crying, begging me to bring the little girl back to you.]
[Ye Fan: Lu Bro, little Ye Zi was being immature just now. Please, don't hold it against me…]
By the stream, atop a large rock protruding from the water.
"Brother Lu, why am I in two places at once, switching back and forth…?" The little girl furrowed her brows, her tiny head clearly struggling to understand what was happening.
Lu Xian smiled warmly as he ruffled her hair. "Your Brother Ye and I are playing a game with you, Nun Nun."
The little girl's attention was instantly diverted. She eagerly nodded, her big eyes curving into crescent moons as she responded cheerfully, "I've learned them all! Nun Nun is very smart!"
"Not bad, not bad."
Lu Xian praised her with a smile. "Actually, those sixteen words are incomplete. Since our Nun Nun is so clever, tonight, Brother Lu will teach you the remaining thirty-two words from my ultimate secret technique. Sound good?"
"Yay!"
Brother Lu's ultimate technique? That must be something really powerful!
Nun Nun was overjoyed. If Brother Lu was willing to teach her, that could only mean one thing—he truly loved her with all his heart!
Lu Xian nodded in satisfaction. A diligent and eager student like this was rare in such a materialistic world. He even considered taking her as his final disciple.
Cough~ Maybe not. What if I visit the '( Shrouding the Heavens ) world again someday, and an unforeseen slap from the heavens comes crashing down? That wouldn't be worth it…
As he played with Nun Nun, he nimbly hopped across the rounded stones in the stream. His movements were swift and fluid—far beyond what a mere Rank-30 Soul Elder should be capable of.
"Brother Lu, where are we going?" The little girl asked curiously from his arms.
"We're looking for a waterfall…"
A waterfall?
Nun Nun blinked her big eyes in confusion, then pointed upstream with her tiny hand. "Brother Lu, there's a waterfall over there. It's not far!"
"Hm?"
Lu Xian raised an eyebrow in surprise. Is this the keen perception of a future Great Emperor's Dao Fruit?
He hadn't even sensed it yet, but she already had.
The Dao Fruit represents the culmination of a cultivator's journey—encompassing their cultivation, spirit, and knowledge. In theory, Nun Nun was already a living Great Emperor, possessing the Emperor's cultivation, divine sense, and wisdom. But since she was only three years old, she couldn't freely control these powers. Simply put—her brain knew how, but her body didn't. A more accurate way to describe it? She was a 'mentally impaired genius.'
This was probably due to some restrictions the Empress had placed on her to prevent her from being too shocking.
Because of this, Nun Nun needed a specific target to trigger her knowledge. For example, if she saw an Emperor's array pattern, her mind would immediately recall how to use it.
And since Lu Xian mentioned a waterfall, her instincts kicked in, and her divine sense instantly located one.
Sure enough, in the distance, a silver waterfall cascaded down vertically. Lu Xian glanced at the little girl in his arms, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Who said she was a burden?
If used properly, she was the biggest golden thigh he could ever cling to!
The silver waterfall plunged down, flanked by steep cliffs covered in lush green moss. The sound of rushing water echoed as mist drifted in the breeze, forming a gentle haze.
As they got closer, the fresh, cool mist hit them in the face, and the crisp air was refreshing.
"This place is really nice. A perfect spot for some, uh… outdoor activities."
Lu Xian admired the scenery before shifting his gaze behind the waterfall. If he remembered correctly, the stone chamber hiding Ah Yin was back there. A certain protruding rock needed to be pressed to open the stone wall, but finding it could be tricky.
"Nun Nun, help Brother Lu find the stone chamber behind the waterfall."
"Brother Lu, it's empty behind there!"
Before he even finished speaking, Nun Nun had already blinked her big eyes and pointed to a specific spot. It seemed she had noticed the hollow space much earlier.
But since Lu Xian hadn't asked her about a stone chamber, she hadn't brought it up. She's both adorably dumb and incredibly powerful—it all depends on whether her guardian can guide her properly.
"Nun Nun, you're amazing! Now, help Brother Lu find the switch to open the stone chamber."
"It's over there!"
"So smart! Nun Nun, you're the best! Come here, let Brother Lu give you a kiss! Mwah~!"
See?
This is what true wisdom looks like!
Does Red-Haired Dong understand ?
He doesn't! Just like Ye Fan doesn't understand Nun Nun and treats her like a mere mascot.
But Lu Xian? He's the real expert!
No one understands Nun Nun better than him.
With her 'intelligent' assistance, the stone door soon rumbled open. Lu Xian carried Nun Nun inside, stepping into a small, empty stone chamber. The only thing noticeable was a small mound in the center.
Growing on that mound was a slender, deep blue blade of grass. Its roots were as thick as chopsticks, and its leaves were longer than ordinary Blue Silver Grass, marked with delicate golden veins that emitted a rich, vibrant life force.
The Blue Silver Emperor—Ah Yin.
"This life force is intense… If I eat it, could it help me open my Bitter Sea?"
As Lu Xian was lost in thought, Nun Nun shyly tugged at her clothes and murmured, "Brother Lu, Nun Nun needs to pee…"
Lu Xian paused for a moment before setting her down and pointing.
"Nun Nun, pee over there. Aim for that."
His finger was pointing directly at the Blue Silver Emperor…
"....."