Honghuang: It makes sense that there are four Sanqing, right?

Afterwards, the three reminisced for a while, and finally, Yuanshi flicked his whisk and said.

"I'm taking Li Xuan to Yuxu Palace to have his genealogy recorded. Goodbye, Third Brother and Fourth Brother."

"Take care, second brother."

Xu Qing and Lingbao bowed and said goodbye to their elder brother.

"Fourth brother, come with me on a sea voyage. My Lingbao also needs a capable disciple."

As soon as Yuanshi walked away, Lingbao turned around and said seriously to Xu Qing.

Although Xu Qing was underground, he could hear the conversation between the two clearly.

Are you looking for the Three Immortals of Sanxiao and Zhao Gongming? I didn't realize it in my past life, but I'm only just discovering in this life that you, Second Brother, are incredibly lucky to have recruited four at once.

Okay, let's go see the God of Wealth.

but……

Give me some magical artifacts.

Xu Qing spread his hands and said to Lingbao the rogue.

"You come out with me and you still want me to take away your magic treasures? Do you believe I'll tell my elder brother? You've gone too far! You're not my true form, it won't interfere with your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Lingbao immediately erupted in anger. Although he didn't have a beard, he made a gesture of blowing his beard and glaring fiercely at Xu Qing, threatening him.

How old are you to still be telling your parents?

Xu Qing was speechless at her older brother, who was neither quite an old rascal nor quite a child, and covered her face, saying:

"I can't possibly send you a bar again this time. Lend me a few magical treasures to tide me over."

Ah... Oh, I see. Lingbao scratched his head awkwardly, realizing he had misunderstood the other person.

"Whether you can even find one is another matter, and you're already thinking about this. Speaking of which...aren't you going to consider taking on an apprentice or something? I think you're missing out."

As he spoke, Lingbao took out two magical treasures and handed them to Xu Qing, saying that he would borrow two to bring himself good luck. Lingbao prayed in his heart.

"not enough!"

Xu Qing glanced at it and then spoke.

"What do you mean?"

Recalling Xu Qing's miraculous "divination skills," Lingbao suddenly had a guess in his mind.

"I've calculated that you will take on four disciples who are born with innate abilities on this trip."

Four...four? All of them are innate beings? Lingbao's eyes widened. He'd take his four disciples to Kunlun Mountain to show his second brother, hehe...

Just thinking about it made Lingbao's heart flutter.

"Really?" the young Taoist asked carefully, then suddenly remembered something and said to Xu Qing.

"My second brother and I are just having a disagreement about our philosophies. Whoever teaches the best disciples is the one with the most skill. He was lucky to have Li Xuan, which is also a skill of his."

"But don't try to help me out of favoritism or force me to do so. That would be bad. My second brother hasn't contacted you, but I guess he thinks the same way."

What kind of person do you take me for? What good will it do me to fall out with you two?

Xu Qing's lips twitched as he spoke.

"Don't overthink it. He's the disciple you were always meant to have. You'll lead the way, and I won't say a word."

Really? I'm that amazing?

Lingbao's aura became heavy, and he summoned a lucky cloud, then pulled Xu Qing away.

"Turtle Spirit, you're in charge of things here while I'm away."

As he spoke, a stream of light flew out from Lingbao's wide sleeve and landed on the bewildered Turtle Spirit. It was a green jade tablet with the character "截" (jie) written on it.

Whether it's Yuanshi, Lingbao, or Xu Qing.

When discussing the disciples' talents, they used minor spells. Gui Ling and Li Xuan could only see their elders' mouths moving, but they didn't know what they were saying.

It reflects both concern for the turtle spirits and a desire for them to develop freely.

Therefore, Gui Ling is still somewhat confused, watching helplessly as his master and uncle fly away until they become a black dot and disappear into the horizon.

Just as Gui Ling was confused, the Golden Turtle Ancestor, who dared not eavesdrop on Xu Qing and the others' conversation and had sealed off his five senses, finally regained them after Ling Bao left.

Then he noticed the token in the turtle spirit's hand, flashed to his side, and said with a fawning smile.

"Acting leader, please feel free to ask for anything these next few days. Don't feel embarrassed."

.........

Rumble

A clap of thunder interrupted Lingbao's daydreams about showing off to Yuanshi after taking on a disciple.

"Transformation into a lightning tribulation?!"

Looking in the direction of the thunder, Lingbao thought he was too excited to even use his divine sense, so he immediately rode on auspicious clouds and flew towards the small island at the source of the thunder.

Xu Qing, who had been dozing, opened his mind and glanced up...

A hornless, one-legged cow.

Kui Niu, Second Brother, that's your mount, not your disciple. By the way, how come Kui Niu is also in the East Sea?

Since he wasn't the God of Wealth, Xu Qing had no desire to see him and slowly closed his eyes again.

The sage's speed was unimaginable; as the saying goes, "looking at a mountain makes a horse run itself to death," but Lingbao only heard the thunder from afar before flying to the source in an instant.

Why is it a strange beast? Where is my apprentice?

Lingbao flew to a small island, about one-tenth the size of Jin'ao Island.

He looked down and saw that it was a strange beast in the shape of a bull. The thunder was not some kind of tribulation of transformation, but just a strange phenomenon associated with this beast.

So-called exotic beasts are the offspring of hybrids between chaotic ferocious beasts and primordial monsters. Because they have the bloodline of ferocious beasts, although most of them are powerful, they have low intelligence.

How could such a reckless fellow be an apprentice? Lingbao slapped his forehead, somewhat speechless. At most, he could be a mount.

Huh?! A mount! What a great mount! This beast brings thunder and rain and colorful clouds wherever it goes. So cool!

Just as things seemed to be turning around, a new path opened up before Lingbao's eyes, which had been filled with disappointment.

The Kui Niu was grazing on spirit herbs alone on the island, completely unaware of Ling Bao's arrival. Ling Bao slowly walked to its side and examined the strange beast once more.

Half bull and half dragon, with a roar like thunder, it was indeed majestic. Lingbao nodded in satisfaction. If he could tame it as a mount, it would definitely enhance his own aura.

Only then did Kui Niu sense the approach of the unfamiliar aura. He immediately became alert, his dragon eyes wide open, his nostrils flaring, and lightning flashing beneath his feet.

Lingbao remained motionless, and mysterious runes flew out of thin air, circling around the Kui Niu.

Regardless of whether you are a saint or not, Kui Niu felt uncomfortable with the runes all over his body. He stomped his foot, and lightning burst forth, rushing towards the runes around him.

You're really stubborn. If I hadn't never fought a magic battle after becoming a saint, and I wasn't afraid of accidentally hurting your soul, I wouldn't have gone through all this trouble.

A few breaths passed, and Lingbao grew impatient. After sensing the state of the Kui Niu, he mustered his courage and increased the intensity of his spellcasting slightly.

The next moment, the Kui Niu, which had been in relatively good spirits, immediately fainted, foaming at the mouth, and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

No, you seemed perfectly energetic just now.

Lingbao was a little flustered. After checking, he was relieved to find that the ox was still alive, but its primordial spirit was completely shattered.

He cast the spell again, sending a contractual force deep into the soul of the Kui Niu.

Brushing non-existent dust off his hands, Lingbao nodded. Done!

With a flick of its finger, the Kui Niu instantly regained its spirited state, standing on one leg with its dragon head lowered, showing submission to its master.

Lingbao rode on the Kui Niu, patted its back, and the Kui Niu flew into the sky, level with the auspicious clouds where Xu Qing was.

Thunder roared, and seven colors flashed.

"How about it? My mount, isn't it cool?"

Looking at the smug Lingbao in front of him, Xu Qing's eyelids twitched, and he couldn't help but say something.

"You forgot? You're looking for an apprentice."

"It's alright, I'll ride my mount and find it faster."

Lingbao stretched out a hand and blocked Xu Qing.

Impressive! This guy is only a Great Luo Golden Immortal, yet he can fly as fast as you?

Xu Qing closed her eyes again, not wanting to look anymore.