After all, if this were to cause a lot of trouble, it wouldn't be worth it.

Bringing them in is for planting Spiritual plants, not as a place of refuge.

“Tell me, why are you here?”

Bai Ze was a bit slow to react for a moment.

It had thought that this Senior didn't believe it was a Bai Ze.

Who doesn't know that after ancient times, Bai Ze disappeared along with the Human Dao?

Unlike the Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth, which made a huge name for themselves in ancient times, Bai Ze, as an Auspicious Beast of Heaven and Earth, was somewhat special; only one Bai Ze appeared each time.

Some cultivators said that Bai Ze could perceive the Heavenly Mystery, see the future, return to the past, and be proficient in the essence of all things, making it an Auspicious Beast of Heaven and Earth.

Such a powerful Divine Ability indeed brought Bai Ze a great reputation.

But Bai Ze, capable of being called a Divine Beast among spirits alongside the Four Spirits of ancient times, was equally exceptional in strength.

It followed the Human Dao but also vanished without a trace due to the Human Dao's disappearance.

Later, there were even rumors that Bai Ze was an Incarnation of the Heavenly Mystery.

Lu Qing didn't believe that such an Auspicious Beast, claiming to be a Bai Ze, would inexplicably run to his Daoist temple.

Bai Ze's expression became serious.

“Senior, you know that my Bai Ze lineage has always sensed the Human Dao. After ancient times, the Human Dao declined, but as one of this generation's Bai Ze, I vaguely sensed that the Human Dao is about to emerge.”

“But I am not like those Old Ancestors; I don't want to support the Human Dao, nor do I want to get involved in this turbulent change. So, I boldly used my innate talent to glimpse a corner of the Heavenly Mystery. The Heavenly Mystery revealed that my path to survival lies in Senior's Daoist temple, where settling down will ensure my safety.”

As it spoke, its expression suddenly became radiant.

“And Senior, there's no need to worry. This epoch is very special; there are two Bai Ze. My kin will support the Human Dao, and as a flawed one, I have no intention or ability to interfere.”

When Bai Ze spoke of its kin, there was a hint of envy in its expression.

After all, the ability of Bai Ze should have been singular.

It could only be considered an unexpected occurrence in the Bai Ze lineage, influenced by the turbulent changes of this epoch.

That kin inherited the complete Bai Ze Inheritance.

Its slight delay created an insurmountable chasm.

So that's how it is.

Lu Qing's expression was very calm, because after hearing this explanation, the divination in his Sea of Consciousness was not triggered.

Such a classic case of two kin, one with great talent, the other with poor talent, Lu Qing almost doubted whether he had also received a script of destiny.

He suddenly thought of that Merit Golden Cloud.

After it fell into his Dao rhyme comprehension.

“So this is what happens when luck comes, you can't stop it?”

Lu Qing finally understood why this situation occurred.

“Senior, although I do not have a complete Inheritance, my blessings have not been damaged.”

It continued to speak.

Having ventured through many Mortal World cultivation lives, Bai Ze was clearly not a naive, inexperienced young Bai Ze.

“Child, do you want to keep it?”

Lu Qing looked at White Crane Boy.

Leaving it to White Crane Boy to decide.

A Bai Ze by one's side, its ability to ward off evil is quite formidable.

For many cultivators, it would certainly be a sign of great fortune to have such a blessing.

Not only would their blessings and fortune greatly increase, but they could also see the future through Bai Ze's Divine Ability.

Bai Ze is also a darling of Heaven and Earth; such a Divine Ability can grasp the most likely future without suffering severe backlash, which is clearly much better than ordinary Heavenly Mystery deductions.

Predicting good and bad fortune, observing the future.

Unfortunately, Lu Qing already had all of these.

So, he didn't need them.

Since the other party was here to farm, it was naturally left to White Crane Boy.

White Crane Boy also nodded seriously.

“First, let's be clear: we do not accept Spirit Beasts with unclear origins here.”

“Secondly, I want to see your Spiritual plant cultivation skills with my own eyes.”

“And also…”

White Crane Boy had naturally gained its own experience over the years, recruiting so many Spirit Beasts.

It didn't sense any malice.

And since Lu Qing had already looked, it was clear that this Spirit Beast was quite good.

Even White Crane Boy, who didn't much study ancient texts, knew what the appearance of a Bai Ze meant.

The Daoist temple returned to tranquility.

Down the mountain, however, a storm had arrived.

However, Bai Ze clearly had its own pseudonym.

After all, it also knew that once the name Bai Ze was revealed, it would be troublesome.

And here at the Daoist temple, purity is paramount, and trouble must be kept away.

So, White Crane Boy did not say that this was a Bai Ze when introducing it.

Lu Qing sat on the mountain, performing a slight calculation with his fingers.

“This place is indeed safe.”

“It seems the idea that only one Bai Ze exists is deeply ingrained; even if another one appeared, people would probably think it was a deception.”

“But what it said about the Human Dao…”

Lu Qing, being in the mountains, rarely got personally involved in such changes.

Now, with Tianyang first, and then a hint of the Human Dao appearing.

Lu Qing's Heavenly Mystery calculations were unclear.

Clearly, the Human Dao had only subtly and imperceptibly begun to show a hint.

“No wonder they say Bai Ze is an Incarnation of the Heavenly Mystery; its accomplishment in this Dao has surpassed too many people.”

Lu Qing's calculations yielded no results, and he did not dwell on it.

“Human Dao, ah.”

Lu Qing vaguely seemed to see a clamor about to sweep across the Nine Heavens.

The Six Daos of ancient times have all been passed down. The Human Dao was glorious in ancient times, but now it has declined to the point where its Heavenly Mystery is unclear.

“The vastness of the Human Dao encompasses all things, all categories, all spirits. The two words ‘Human Emperor’ do not carry the Dao of one person, but the grand and majestic Dao of Heaven and Earth!”

Human Emperor, Heaven, Earth, Man—to be called an Emperor, one of the three powers, standing shoulder to shoulder with Heaven and Earth. Such weight, once it appears, once the initial signs emerge, I fear the intentions of the Six Daos will become even more unpredictable.

“Now that I have entered the three stages of Void Illumination Realm, my cultivation speed has also quickened.”

“For now, there's no need to worry so much.”

Lu Qing's expression was very calm, and he carried himself with composure.

Because he had his own cultivation Dao rhyme.

With a myriad of Dao Heart turns, overcoming heart obstacles at every pass, transcending heart tribulations, and experiencing the Mortal World, he was already thoroughly enlightened.

In the Daoist temple, no disturbances arose.

Several more months passed.

The Spirit Beasts gradually grew accustomed to the Bai Ze, with its snow-white fur, sacred aura, and a personality quite contrary to its appearance, no longer considering it a difficult Spirit Beast to get along with.

“This place is indeed good. In this great worldly upheaval, it's better to honestly stay here.”

Although Bai Ze envied the talent of its kin, to truly become one of the Human Dao's protectors, to search for the Human Emperor, to protect the Human Emperor—just thinking about it made its scalp tingle.

It lowered its head, eating plates of fruit, and muttered softly, “It's so dangerous, so tiring. They all say to strive for destiny, but this is how my life will be. I can't grasp the opportunity to become a god or transcend into a saint.”

When the Human Emperor reappears, how vast and immense will the Merit of Heaven and Earth be?

And how tempting is the feedback from the path of fortune...