Quite "Generous"~

The entire Fangzhang Island was within range of Yuan Heng's divine sense, so she knew the instant Tongtian arrived.

Yuan Heng was practically moved to tears.

She hurriedly flew out to greet him, meeting him before she had gone very far.

Yuan Heng cupped her hands in greeting. “Daoist Tongtian, you've arrived.”

You're here, you're finally here.

Tongtian smiled and returned the spirit butterfly resting on his fingertips to its owner. “Daoist Yuan Heng, I have managed not to break our promise after all.”

Yuan Heng gave a soft chuckle, her tone containing a hint of bashfulness. “I must trouble you greatly this time, Fellow Daoist.”

Tongtian laughed heartily. “There is no need to be so polite, Fellow Daoist. It's not as if I came for free, right?”

Yuan Heng: “...”

How wonderfully direct. But she liked it~

“Take a look at what you need to repair the array, Fellow Daoist. You are free to use anything on my island as you wish.”

Just as Tongtian was about to speak, a little rat head suddenly popped out from his chest, even faintly revealing a glimpse of his cleavage...

Yuan Heng: ⊙ω⊙

Who would have thought that Daoist Tongtian was also so generous?

However, this little rat was likely his eldest disciple, the future eldest senior brother of the Section Cult, Duobao.

To be completely honest, he was really... so cute ahhhhh!

Yuan Heng's eyes lit up in an instant. “And this little friend is...”

Tongtian pulled out Duobao, who was acting playful, and held him in his palms. “He is my eldest disciple, Duobao, the very first Treasure-Seeking Rat in heaven and earth.”

“Wow, then Daoist Tongtian is truly blessed to have such a cute disciple.”

Tongtian deeply agreed with Yuan Heng's excellent taste, which matched his own. A glance at her eyes told him she was being sincere, not just flattering him.

See? He knew Duobao was adorable. He couldn't fathom why Second Brother always disliked him keeping small animals.

Sigh~

Delighted, Tongtian offered Duobao forward a little. “Would you like to pet him, Fellow Daoist? His feel is top-notch~”

Yuan Heng: ꒰˶＞ᗜ＜˶꒱

Refusing was simply out of the question!

She reached out and gently took the rat into her hands. His pale-golden fur was smooth and glossy, complemented by tiny beady eyes and adorable little paws.

Yuan Heng extended her index finger and lightly stroked his tiny head. The Dao charm unconsciously emanating from her body made Duobao gradually melt with comfort into a flattened rat pancake.

Duobao: (๑'ᵕ'๑)⸝*So sweet-smelling~

Seeing the two of them get along so well, Tongtian nodded with relief. “Daoist Yuan Heng, I will leave my disciple in your care for now while I go repair the array.”

Yuan Heng was extremely enthusiastic, her gaze filled with inquiry as she looked at Tongtian. “Do you need my help, Fellow Daoist?”

Tongtian looked at her fixedly for a moment, then curled his lips into a smile. “That... won't be necessary. You seem to be... um, not particularly skilled in array formations.”

“I alone am enough.”

Yuan Heng: “...”

Sigh, Daoist Tongtian was certainly tactful.

“Then I won't disturb you. I'll take him somewhere else to play... um, stroll around, so I don't cause you any trouble.”

Yuan Heng gave Tongtian a slight nod and then left with the rat.

Once she had left, Tongtian could finally show off his full capabilities.

Sigh... Daoist Yuan Heng's Fangzhang Island certainly had defense, but its offensive power seemed a bit lacking. Reinforce it, reinforce it, reinforce every bit of it~

Yuan Heng carried little Duobao back to her modest palace. Squatting in her palm, Duobao fell into deep thought as he looked at this place of Dao, which appeared "rustic" on the surface but was in truth severely lacking in aesthetics.

The little rat said nothing, merely covering his eyes with his paws. This senior's aesthetic taste... was truly a challenge to one's vision.

Noticing Duobao's gesture, Yuan Heng touched her nose sheepishly and gave an awkward laugh. “Well... the Great Dao is simple, after all.”

“Be good, Little Duobao, don't look at this side. I'll take you to see something even prettier.”

With that, Yuan Heng turned around, revealing a vast sea of pink flowers before Duobao's eyes, utterly shocking the little rat for ten thousand years.

Thousands of flowers blanketed the fields, waves of fragrance stretching to the sky, as elegant spirit butterflies danced among them.

This, this, this... was truly a place that made a rat feel at peace.

With a smile on her lips, Yuan Heng introduced the place to him, not being the least bit perfunctory just because he had not yet taken human form. “This place was manifested from my Dao, devoid of any ferocious evil or malevolent energy...”

“These spirit flowers nourish the spirit butterflies, and the spirit butterflies continuously bring vital energy to the Primordial World.”

“In this way, every living creature in the Primordial World will have the chance to receive a touch of gentle warmth.”

Yuan Heng suddenly raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a touch of solemnity. “Little Duobao, tell me, does this count as preserving a glimmer of hope for all living beings?”

The little rat said nothing, merely deeply shaken to his core.

He felt that this senior had said something incredible at the end. Though he did not understand it for now, he quietly committed it to memory.

He would ask his master about it later~

Having finished playing with Little Duobao, Yuan Heng prepared to take him somewhere else.

She brought him to the edge of the pool where the White Lotus of World Cleansing rested. The lotus said nothing at first, merely unfurling its petals before sending its voice: “Master~ You're here.”

Duobao: !!! (Rat drooling)

Oh my, oh my! Three-Light Divine Water!

A whole pool of Three-Light Divine Water!

This senior is so insanely rich!

Yuan Heng didn't notice Duobao's reaction. She raised her other hand and gently petted the White Lotus of World Cleansing. “That's right, Lotus. I also brought a... well, a junior along.”

Huh? Master's junior?

Then Lotus had to take a good look.

The White Lotus of World Cleansing burst with brilliant spiritual light as it rose from the pool, floating straight over to Duobao.

A massively huge lotus made Duobao appear all the more tiny.

Yuan Heng placed Duobao onto the lotus to let Lotus treasure him a bit.

And the moment Duobao was placed on it, he felt a sudden weight lifted off his shoulders.

All the evil aura and karmic hindrances he had accumulated while roaming the Primordial World before meeting his master vanished into thin air.

Although his master had said he would use merit to cleanse it for him, Second Martial Uncle already disliked his background to begin with. Adding karmic hindrances on top of that... he was too embarrassed, so he had only asked his master to help suppress it.

Now, his entire rat self felt immensely relieved.

This senior was truly... so kind. She was both wealthy and benevolent, touching the little rat so deeply that he barely knew what to do.

Family, he was now a rat who had sat on the White Lotus of World Cleansing!

The White Lotus of World Cleansing looked at the "squeaky clean" rat sitting on it and felt satisfied.

How could a rat brought before Lotus by Master carry anything dirty?

Wouldn't that be a provocation to Lotus?!

Hmph~ Purify them all.

Yuan Heng scooped Duobao up from the lotus, showering Lotus with flamboyant praise along the way. “Lotus, you are as brilliant as ever. It truly leaves one in awe~”

The White Lotus of World Cleansing leaped shyly and fluttered back into the pool.

Oh my~ Why is Master still so slick-tongued? So annoying~

“Alright, Lotus, play by yourself. I'll take Duobao to stroll around somewhere else.”

Hearing this, Duobao sensibly waved his little paw at the White Lotus of World Cleansing. Mm... what a polite little rat he was.

Yuan Heng led him all the way back to her little garden.

Duobao: !!!

The Huangzhong Plum, the chief of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots!

Qinghe Cross-Pear, Nine-Vein Spirit-Returning Ganoderma, Glowing Dew Grass, Calamity-Cleansing Azure Angelica, Huiwen Jade Marrow Fruit, Jinshuo Ancient Oak...

So many!

Duobao: This, this... this is simply testing a rat's willpower to its absolute limit!

The little rat said nothing, merely drooling uncontrollably.