Qin Liuxi ran out from underground and returned to the Three Pure Ones’ area, only to see Teng Zhao’s face flushed purple with his True Qi rampaging uncontrollably, as if he had lost control, and his Spiritual Power was overflowing.

As his Spiritual Power scattered, a green bird above his head was constantly absorbing the Spiritual Energy, looking drunk and unstable.

"You sure know how to take advantage," Qin Liuxi snorted, quickly grabbing the bird trying to fly away, letting it struggle in his hand, while his other hand pressed on Teng Zhao’s spiritual platform, gently saying, "Follow me, activate the Spiritual Energy inside your body, let it move from the spiritual platform..."

Teng Zhao was fine initially, but after perceiving the vast Daoist pressure, his cultivation couldn’t withstand it, just like those who have practiced excessively and gone astray, his Spiritual Energy was running amok, burning him like fire, only able to suppress it by frantically casting spells.

At this moment, Little Ginseng sensed Qin Liuxi’s scent and went looking for him, with no one around.

And it was Teng Zhao’s commotion that brought Qin Liuxi over, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.

When Little Ginseng emerged with the half-dead Golden Rat, he saw the situation between the mentor and apprentice, and immediately felt a bit upset, slapping the Golden Rat’s head, saying, "It’s all your fault, distracting me, if Zhaozhao’s Spiritual Power had scattered causing a huge drop in cultivation, I’d have killed you!"

The Golden Rat hugged its head with two small paws, squeaking softly, it wasn’t me who invited you to my lair, you came here yourself following the scent, I definitely didn’t ask you to dig through my lair, you just robbed me!

It glanced at the large bag woven by Little Ginseng with vines, filled with its hidden treasures, feeling heartbroken and ready to cry, these people, all shameless alike.

Oh, I’m not miserable, my fate is terrible!

The Golden Rat hypnotized itself.

Little Ginseng was too lazy to watch it sulk, worriedly looking at Zhaozhao, more regretful for leaving, he shouldn’t have run away after waking up, who knew he would scatter Spiritual Power during enlightenment.

Teng Zhao gradually calmed down, his complexion returned to normal, following Qin Liuxi’s instructions to move the True Qi within his body through the meridians, hands changing the spell, the Spiritual Power circulating.

Little Ginseng widened its eyes.

Qin Liuxi retracted his hand, looking satisfactorily at the Tai Chi pattern formed by Teng Zhao.

Yin Yang Eight Diagrams, endless life.

He understood this, which was a step forward.

Two hours later, as the sunset glow disappeared, Teng Zhao opened his eyes and stood up, a little embarrassed, bowing to Qin Liuxi, saying, "Master, it’s me your apprentice who’s not skilled enough, causing you trouble."

Qin Liuxi smiled and patted his head, saying, "Fortunately, it was just a false alarm, take this as a warning, when the moon is full it wanes, don’t be too aggressive in everything, understand gradual progression." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Teng Zhao nodded.

Little Ginseng stepped forward, said weakly, "Scold me, I shouldn’t have left Zhaozhao, almost causing him trouble."

Qin Liuxi said, "It’s not entirely your fault, if there’s blame, I too have fault, shouldn’t have left you both. Since you reflected on this point, take it as a warning in future. You are little partners, Zhaozhao is still young, if he strays during enlightenment, accidents are easy. If you’re out together, if he enlightens, don’t leave him, lest evil spirits take advantage or even possess him. But what’s most important is yourself, Zhaozhao, cultivation ultimately depends on oneself, when secluded there’s no one to watch over you."

Teng Zhao shivered, saying, "Apprentice understands."

Qin Liuxi looked at the green bird in his hand, saying, "You have fortune, although you’ve gained from this, you haven’t taken advantage, go on."

She threw her hand up, the green bird chirped, circling in the air before flying away.

Qin Liuxi then looked at the Golden Rat, saying, "Things have been found."

"All here, it hid them deep, all buried in stones, heh." Little Ginseng tugged at the large bag woven with vines, filled with all sorts of things.

The Golden Rat was in despair.

Only then did Teng Zhao notice this little creature, instantly eyes bright, pretty, wanting.

Qin Liuxi saw the Golden Rat’s dejected look and said, "If you want to cultivate in Kunlun all the time, that’s fine, it’s secluded here, few disturbing you. But if you come with us to the Daoist Temple, you can enjoy the incense there, listen to masters chanting scriptures, it’s very beneficial for daily cultivation. If you really don’t want to stay at the temple, you can take a small piece of land at the back mountain."

"Don’t be ignorant of goodness, the animals at Qingping Temple’s back mountain all come daily to sneak into morning lessons." Little Ginseng also said, "You’re so small, you could hide anywhere without being seen. Listening to Taoists preaching brings definite benefits."

The Golden Rat stared at the big bag, could its treasures be returned?

Little Ginseng gripped tightly, saying, "Come with us, these things will count as your donation of merit oil."

The Golden Rat: "..."

You’re obviously a ginseng, though occupying a human word, why are you so down-to-earth (profane)?

Teng Zhao couldn’t resist coming over, carefully cradling it, saying, "Come with us, I’ll chant scriptures for you every day."

The Golden Rat looked up, seeing a pair of dark eyes, full of affection and fondness, making its gaze freeze.

Little Ginseng seeing this man and rat exchanging looks, suddenly felt a crisis, it seems it might lose favor?

It felt the vine bag heating up, maybe let this Golden Rat stay here?

Qin Liuxi’s eyes were tinted with a smile.

With more Spiritual Objects accompanying the little apprentice, he wouldn’t be lonely.

The Golden Rat eventually followed, and upon returning to Qingping Temple, feeling the incense and Spiritual Energy there, it felt like it made a profit, but why did the little Taoist call it Little Gold?

It was smart and formidable Golden Rat, couldn’t it have a more majestic name?

Qin Liuxi gave the Golden Rat a bit of fortune, it was Merit Power, leaving it a bit overwhelmed.

"Cultivate with Zhaozhao, since you’ve gained spiritual wisdom, with this Merit Power, soon you’ll speak." Qin Liuxi looked at the Golden Rat, saying, "Accompany him, protect him, your fortune, he will give you, this is your destiny."

The Golden Rat blinked its round eyes, squeaked twice, jumping onto Teng Zhao’s shoulder.

Teng Zhao looking at the little thing on his shoulder was all smiles, not noticing the depth in Qin Liuxi’s eyes.

Instead, it was Little Ginseng who deeply looked at Qin Liuxi, frowning, what was this stifling feeling about, could he be jealous of this ugly rat?

Feeling down, he took the vine bag apart, spilling the Golden Rat’s treasures everywhere, Qin Liuxi inadvertently glanced, suddenly narrowing his eyes.