Bai Jin looked at Tongtian and smiled, "Master, I also prepared a gift for you."
"Oh~ What gift?" Tongtian asked.
Taishang and Primordial also turned their attention to Bai Jin, pleased with the gifts they had prepared for themselves, curious about what he had prepared for his Master.
Bai Jin flung his sleeves and said, "Come out!"
A pale light shot out from his cuff and landed on the ground, transforming into Kui Niu, its body shining brilliantly with thunderbolts sliding across its surface, exhibiting a majestic and extraordinary aura.
Tongtian’s eyes brightened, a thought emerging in his mind, this is a mount.
Bai Jin immediately said, "I saw Master constantly riding on a cloud, which seems quite exhausting. The disciple couldn’t bear to see it.
I heard that in the East Sea there is a Primordial Strange Beast, Kui Niu, capable of cloud-riding and commanding thunder. I specially sought it out for Master to use as a mount."
Kui Niu knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Greetings, Master!"
Tongtian examined Kui Niu, a flash of satisfaction in his eyes, and smilingly said, "You do have some filial piety, I will accept this gift."
Taishang stroked his beard, smiling, "Kui Niu possesses the sturdiness of an ox and the boldness of thunder, combining strength and gentleness, just right as your mount. It looks like Bai Jin really put effort into this."
Primordial also nodded and said, "The identity as a Primordial Strange Beast is indeed precious, enough to serve as your mount, much better than what you chose for yourself."
Bai Jin wore a peculiar expression, thinking, Second Master’s words can’t be referring to me, right?
Nuwa chuckled and said, "Congratulations to the three Masters, watching this makes me even think about taking a disciple myself."
Tongtian laughed heartily and then asked, "What suddenly made you think of giving us gifts?"
Bai Jin immediately knelt on the ground, kowtowed three times, then said emotionally, "Since I became a disciple, Master and both Masters have shown immense love and care. Master bestowed magical treasures to guide me on the path of Dao, and both Masters have also repeatedly guided my cultivation. Such kindness is like being reborn by parents.
I am not that kind of bear disciple who only knows to take and is self-congratulatory. A truly good disciple should know to reciprocate, the generosity of Master in imparting the Dao is as profound as the Mount Kunlun. If I still demanded Master to scour heaven and earth for natural treasures to refine magical treasures for me, what kind of disciple would I be? That would be no better than a jackal.
Therefore, the disciple ventured out, endured thousands of hardships to find these three gifts for Master and Masters, though the gifts are light, they contain the disciple’s heartfelt gratitude. I hope Master and Masters won’t find them unacceptable."
In the distance, Mahasthamaprapta, Ksitigarbha, Pharmacist, and others stiffened, their usually pride-worthy magical treasures suddenly feeling unbearably hot to hold. One is a magical treasure refined and bestowed by the Master, the other is sending treasures to Master and Masters, how can we continue to compete with such deep affection? Clearly seen!
Tongtian Sect Master laughed heartily and said, "Good! Good! I am very pleased that you have this sincerity!"
He stood straight, looking triumphantly at Jieyin and Zhunti, "How is my disciple?"
Zhunti enviously said, "Such a disciple truly makes one envious!"
Tongtian laughed again, the sound filled with pride.
Primordial smilingly said, "Everyone, get up!"
"Thank you, Master!" Bai Jin and Kui Niu stood up from the ground.
As Primordial looked at Bai Jin, his satisfaction grew and a sense of regret rose in his heart, wondering why such a disciple wasn’t his. What a pity~ what a pity~
In the distance under a tree, Golden Spirit Saint Mother emotionally said, "Master Brother spoke so well, from now on Master Brother is my role model."
Wudang Saint Mother also showed a smile, I just knew he could do it.
The other disciples of Upper Pure Peak immediately perked up, looking at Mahasthamaprapta Ksitigarbha and others with a mocking sneer, only knowing a Bear Disciple that asks for things?!
Mahasthamaprapta felt uncomfortable all over, hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully to Bai Jin saying, "Thank you, senior brother, for your guidance. I have learned a lot."
Ksitigarbha, Pharmacist, Riguang, and Moonlight also stood up and bowed, respectfully saying, "We have learned."
Bai Jin looked at them surprised, they held back? Indeed, they are the ones who could become Buddhas and ancestors in the future, each with such deep thoughts!
Mahasthamaprapta respectfully said, "Recently, I have some confusion in my cultivation, and would like to discuss the Tao with senior brother, please do not hesitate to enlighten me."
Primordial unconsciously furrowed his brows, a sense of alertness rose in his heart, wondering why ever since the Taoist Ancestor preached, the Western Tao has all changed, known by them but unknown by us, under such circumstances discussing Tao could be said to have a slim chance of success, just like with Duobao and others before, completely controlled by the opponent.
Primordial said, "Let’s end the discussion of Tao here today.
You all also try the tea that Bai Jin brought back, it has a unique flavor."
Zhunti smiled and said, "Senior Brother, since Mahasthamaprapta wants to ask for advice, why forcefully stop it? Would it not hurt the juniors’ passion for the Tao? Senior Brother, are you worried about the Three Pure Daoist Techniques being spread outside?"
Primordial frowned and said, "Junior brother, isn’t it too unfair to discuss Tao under such circumstances?"
Zhunti had not yet responded, when Bai Jin already bowed and said, "Master, disciple is willing to discuss."
Tongtian unhappily said, "You do know that the Western Great Tao is completely different from ours."
Bai Jin nodded and said, "Master, you have once told me that there are three thousand Great Taos and eight hundred side doors, and all things in the world are within the Tao. Since it is within the Tao, the disciple has something to say."
Primordial said, "Bai Jin, don’t overreach! Is it really as simple as you say? Do you think your comprehension is stronger than Duobao and Wudang?"
Duobao Taoist was speechless for a moment, just sitting quietly, how did it involve me again?
Taishang smiled and said, "Let him go."
Primordial quickly said, "But senior brother..."
Taishang kindly said, "No need to feel pressured, just do your best."
Bai Jin bowed and thanked, "Thank you, Master!"
Tongtian also said, "Since the eldest brother has spoken, you go! Do your best."
Primordial took a deep breath and said, "Go then! Don’t cry if you lose face."
Bai Jin moved, "Thank you, Master, Master, disciple will not let you down."
Far away by the waterfall, Duobao Taoist felt a sourness in his heart, when were Master and Master ever so kind to me? I am the true Senior Disciple! Darn flatterers.
Bai Jin approached Mahasthamaprapta and others, bowed and asked, "Which junior brother would like to enlighten me first?"
Moonlight stepped forward, returned the bow, and said, "Mind, body, and sentient beings, all three are empty. The true nature of phenomena is emptiness. There is no enlightenment, no delusion, no sacred, no mundane, no giving, no receiving. These are my insights, please enlighten me, senior brother."
All disciples of Upper Pure Peak deeply furrowed their brows.
Duobao thought for a moment, also helplessly shook his head, this thought is already very mature, indeed not easy to refute.