Primordial Era: I, Huanglong, have refined all the heavens, and will not join the Chan Sect.

Chapter 81 Accepting Lingxi as a Disciple, Obtaining the Mermaid's Luck

A thousand years later.

The Mermaid Queen was the first to awaken from her deep enlightenment and bowed deeply to Huanglong.

During this thousand-year period of enlightenment, the Mermaid Queen fully absorbed the gains from this merit.

Although his cultivation level has not yet recovered to its peak, he has reached the early stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and his condition is many times better than before.

Without this cup of Enlightenment Source Tea, even if the Mermaid Queen could digest what she had gained this time, it would take at least three to five thousand years, and she might not even be able to digest it completely.

Therefore, her bow was a heartfelt expression of gratitude, without the slightest reluctance.

Afterwards, the Mermaid Queen joined the West Sea Dragon King in a discussion with the Yellow Dragon. More than five hundred years passed before Lingxi finally awoke from her enlightenment.

A powerful aura emanated from her. With just one enlightenment, her cultivation level had leaped several minor realms, reaching the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

This scene caught the attention of the West Sea Dragon King and the Yellow Dragon. They stopped their discussion and curiously glanced at Lingxi.

Although to them, Jin Xian was just an insignificant nobody.

However, Lingxi's ability to advance her cultivation from the early stage of Golden Immortal to the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal during a single enlightenment still surprised Huanglong and the others.

Such comprehension is considered top-tier talent even in the entire prehistoric world.

Having not seen her for over 20,000 years, Huanglong still had some impression of Lingxi.

It was by chance that he saved Lingxi and Quanzhu, which led to his connection with the Merfolk and the acquisition of the Netherworld Umbrella from the Merfolk Queen.

Without the Netherworld Umbrella, Huanglong would not have been able to comprehend the Dao of the Dead. Even if Huanglong eventually managed to reach Youdu Mountain, he would not have been able to reach the summit, enter the Netherworld Palace, and obtain the inheritance of the Nine Netherworld Ghost Mother.

Strictly speaking, Huanglong still owes the Merfolk a debt of karma, though not insignificant.

What puzzled Huanglong was that Lingxi's appearance hadn't changed much in the more than 20,000 years since then; she had only grown a little taller.

His height increased from a little over one meter to about 1.2 meters.

Although Bai Mi has remained unchanged for many years, that is what Bai Mi looks like after she has taken human form, and her appearance has basically been finalized.

However, Lingxi has not yet taken human form and is still in her mermaid form.

Logically speaking, more than 20,000 years have passed, and Lingxi should have grown into an adult long ago. How could she have only grown ten centimeters taller?

"Fellow Daoist Huanglong."

Seemingly noticing the confusion in Huanglong's eyes, the Mermaid Queen explained:

"Lingxi is the most talented and insightful member of the Merfolk in history. She carries the destiny of the Merfolk, which also suppresses her mind and body, making it difficult for her to grow."

"So more than 20,000 years have passed, and she is still a child, not yet an adult."

"I see."

Huang Long nodded knowingly, but he didn't think it was a bad thing, even though Ling tide's physical and mental growth was suppressed because she carried the fortune of the Merfolk.

However, carrying the destiny of an entire race, even if it's just the Merfolk, a race that isn't very large, Lingxi can still be considered a chosen one.

In the future, Lingxi will have more opportunities, and her cultivation will be smoother.

Just like now, with just a cup of Enlightenment Source Tea, Lingxi broke through several minor realms and raised her cultivation to the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

This is the benefit brought by the fortune of the Merfolk. If all goes well, with Lingxi's comprehension and fortune, she will have the opportunity to enter the Great Luo realm in the future.

Just as Huanglong was marveling at the benefits brought by his good fortune, the Mermaid Queen cast a pleading look at the West Sea Dragon King.

The Dragon King of the West Sea understood the Mermaid Queen's meaning. He shook his head and smiled, lightly tapping the stone table with his fingers, and said softly:

"Young friend Huanglong, you have a special connection with the Merfolk. I have spoken with Quanyue and we plan to have you lead the Merfolk from now on. Just give them any orders you may have."

"Furthermore, Quan Yue is not skilled in teaching methods, and I intend to have Ling tide become your disciple. What do you think?"

"Your Majesty the Dragon King, it's fine to let me lead the Merfolk, but Lingxi carries the destiny of the Merfolk. It might be inappropriate for me to take her in."

Huang Long shook his head. Ling tide possessed the fortune of the Merfolk. How could the Merfolk Queen possibly send Ling tide away?

Once the Mermaid Queen does this, it means that a large part of the Mermaid race's fortune will fall into the hands of outsiders.

This is why some powerful beings prefer to take on members of large races or those with great fortune as disciples, all in order to benefit from their luck.

Lingxi carries the fortune of the entire Merfolk race.

If she were to become his disciple, it would be a great thing for Huanglong, but for the Merfolk, it would mean losing a lot of luck, which is not necessarily a good thing.

How could the Mermaid Queen make such a decision without any tangible benefits?

Therefore, Huanglong believed that the Mermaid Queen must have made this decision under duress from the West Sea Dragon King.

"If I were to leave Lingxi at the Yunyin Taoist Temple and take away a portion of the Merfolk's fortune, it would likely cause dissatisfaction among the Merfolk, leading to a bitter outcome for both sides."

Huang Long was secretly pleased with himself, as he had always been quite concerned about cause and effect and karma.

However, the Mermaid Queen's next move was completely unexpected by Huang Long.

The Mermaid Queen quickly rose, went to Lingxi's side, bowed deeply to Huanglong, and said sincerely:

"Fellow Daoist Huanglong, as you can see, Lingxi has been by my side for over 20,000 years, yet her cultivation level remains at the Golden Immortal realm."

"Now, after just drinking a cup of tea from Fellow Daoist Huanglong, her cultivation has already broken through to the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal. If Lingxi continues to stay in the Merfolk, it will only bury her talent."

"Lingxi can only truly grow by following a Daoist who has attained enlightenment like Fellow Daoist Huanglong."

"As for the fate of the Merfolk, Fellow Daoist Huanglong, please don't worry about it. I believe that as long as Lingxi can grow stronger, the Merfolk's fortune will only increase!"

"If Fellow Daoist Huanglong thinks Lingxi has decent comprehension and values ​​the fortune of the Merfolk, I hope you will accept Lingxi as your disciple."

"I hope you will accept Lingxi as your disciple."

The mermaid girl Lingxi, imitating the mermaid queen, made a proper bow and said in a childish voice.

"...In that case, I can't very well refuse!"

After a moment of silence, Huang Long nodded in agreement. If the Mermaid Queen and Ling tide were acting voluntarily, then accepting Ling tide would only bring Huang Long benefits and no harm.

Although Huanglong's dragon luck increased considerably after the completion of the sea eye restoration project.

However, the dragon race is so vast, and there are so many powerful beings within it. Even if the dragon race's fortune on Huanglong increased, he didn't actually receive much of it.

However, Huanglong is a dragon who pays great attention to cause and effect and karma. Before accepting disciples, he still needs to explain the most basic rules and punishments.

(End of this chapter)