Taiyi Dao Fruit

"Woof woof woof!"

"Woof woof woof—"

Xiao Tian's voice kept barking in Jiang Li's mind, reporting its experiences to him.

For example, how it tried hard to execute orders but found Tianxuan too cunning... No, it was more like clever strategy, which led to a keen insight into Xiao Tian's unwavering loyalty, directly reading Xiao Tian's memories.

Then, Tianxuan wished Xiao Tian to surrender, but Xiao Tian's fervent loyalty was only for its master, and in its heart, Jiang Li was the only sun, resolutely rejecting Tianxuan's overtures, leading to it being punished with strangulation.

Of course, though my neck was broken, I ask the master not to blame the mistress, as it was my fault to begin with, thus bringing it upon myself.

That was the content of Xiao Tian's report.

Those who don't know might think it's from a seasoned chief eunuch from the court, well-versed in servant studies, rather than a big dog.

[After listening, Jiang Li felt complicated and inexplicable. It's just that Xiao Tian's words were filled with Jiang Li's style, clearly learned from Jiang Li.]

[Indeed, being close to Zhu makes one red, being close to Mo makes one black.]

Karma Collection promptly refreshed a few lines, leaving Jiang Li at a loss for what to think.

Never imagined that one day I would be caught by a boomerang; words once used to mess with people would be told back to me... by another dog.

Is Xiao Tian's learning ability really this strong?

Jiang Li felt he should take some time to calculate Xiao Tian's life chart and predict its future.

As for now, he could only regretfully suggest extending the tug of war a bit longer. Jiang, after all, is the old spice, old demon indeed is an old demon; before my plan even started, she saw through it.

So what else can be done? Just wait.

Anyway, Jiang Li refuses to admit defeat. Although he eats soft rice, he is also a man of integrity and cannot kneel to the Fire Lotus like Feng Manlou.

"Alright, alright, I know, just come back for now and stay by my side." Jiang Li responded to Xiao Tian through Divine Thought.

He had always arranged for Xiao Tian to act as the link between himself and Tianxuan, while also doubling as Gongsun Qingyue's protector. But now that Xiao Tian was exposed, to avoid Xiao Tian's neck being broken again, it's best to have it return.

"Also, since you can understand human speech, learn more to avoid your memory being read again next time." Jiang Li continued.

Xiao Tian was easily subjected to memory reading because it actively sent out Divine Thought, otherwise, given the Howling Celestial Dog Dao Fruit it currently harbored, anyone wanting to break its mind would have to face Jiang Li directly.

After all, Xiao Tian seems like a dog, but in reality, is a dog-shaped magic treasure.

In response, Xiao Tian patted its chest, indicating learning human speech means becoming a demon, yet it only wants to be its master's dog forever and doesn't want to become a demon.

In short—loyalty.

"This sense of déjà vu is getting stronger and stronger, I never used to flatter so much, did I?"

Jiang Li felt even more inexplicable in his heart, had to praise Xiao Tian a few more times, and then cut off the Divine Thought connection.

Someone's coming, better not say much more to this shameless big dog.

After the court meeting and the many exchanges with Feng Manlou and the Princess, Jiang Li returned to the Shooting Flood Dragon Platform, already afternoon.

At that moment, the spring light was beautiful, vitality thriving, suddenly a misty cloud drifted by, revealing a dragon shape, carrying the Primordial Lord Rain Master slowly landing on the Shooting Flood Dragon Platform.

"Primordial Lord." Jiang Li nodded in greeting.

"No need for formalities."

The Primordial Lord Rain Master said, nodding in return, "They say the capable comes first, in the path of cultivation, you are not inferior to me, moreover I only taught Tianxuan for a period, no need for such formality."

Regarding the relationship with Jiang Li, the Rain Master was quite rational.

Even though Jiang Li was Tianxuan's disciple, and she was Tianxuan's actual master, the two didn't have much interaction, and Jiang Li didn't seem like someone who would lower himself because of such a relationship.

Earth Uncle might be wrong about Jiang Li in other aspects, but one thing would certainly not be wrong.

—Jiang Li is not someone who would willingly stay under others.

Otherwise, he wouldn't resonate with Emperor Yan's Tao Fruit, nor achieve such a realm in "Qi Tomb" and "Form Tomb."

Rather than placing oneself on a pedestal and looking down, it would be better to treat each other as Fellow Daoists, discussing the Dao for mutual benefit, which is indeed the correct approach.

Jiang Li wasn't one to always show junior-like humility, being able to let go naturally was a good thing.

"Primordial Lord, please."

Following the trend, he extended his hand, focused, and two mats appeared out of thin air beside him.

Looking at the Rain Master, Jiang Li knew she wanted to discuss cultivation with him to perfect her own fruits, aiming for further progress, to accommodate the Yinglong Dao Fruit.

And choosing such a War God's Dao Fruit shows her ambitions in cultivation. Actively seeking him out is naturally for cultivation matters.

These situations Jiang Li already understood during yesterday's conversation.

And Jiang Li was glad to see it.

Not only because the Primordial Lord Rain Master is an important combat power on his side, but also because of her deep understanding of "Form Tomb."

Yinglong Transformation is created from "Form Tomb" comprising Qian Form Heaven, Water Formation River, Rain Cloud, Wind Form Qi, though not sufficient to encompass Qian Form Heaven's essence, it's not ordinary.

Discussing the Dao with the Rain Master not only improves Yinglong Transformation but also allows comprehension to advance "Form Tomb."

Thus Jiang Li and the Rain Master conversed deep into the night.

Um... adhering strictly to etiquette.

I may tread two boats, Jiang, but I'm not seduced by beauty, nor do I want anything to happen upon seeing a beauty.

Not to mention Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue are watching.

[Thus, Jiang Li rarely engages in pure conversations about cultivation, rather than scheming.]

[Time passed by one night like this.]

[The next day, Tianxuan didn't come. Seems she wants to continue the tug of war with Jiang Li. Gongsun Qingyue didn't come either, likely being watched by Tianxuan.]

[Plus, there's no court meeting; court matters have Zhu Hui'an, who brings his own provisions, to help, so Jiang Li talked with the Rain Master for another day, feeling greatly rewarded.]

...

[The third day.]

[Same situation, neither Master nor Senior Sister came, the tug of war continues, no court meeting, continued discussing the Dao.]

...

[The fourth day.]

[Court meeting, caught a few who were displeasing for a warning to others, allowing Jiang Sikong to steadily advance towards controlling court and field. Then returned to discussing the Dao.]

...

[Fifth day, discussing the Dao.]

...

Karma Collection pages flipped, and Jiang Li rarely experienced leisurely days.

Though somewhat boring, after the past year's tumultuous experiences chopping people everywhere, Jiang Li felt quite comfortable.

It was on this day, Treasure Extreme Cave Heaven began sinking into the Earth Veins, the days of guarding were about to end.

Tianxuan brought Gongsun Qingyue along, preparing for the final sealing. But upon arrival, they found Jiang Li and the Primordial Lord Rain Master sitting across from each other, talking happily.