Primordial Era: Elixir of Qi Transforms into Form, Controlling the Pharmacology of the World

After the three took human form, they flew respectfully to Ling Dan and said, "Young Master Ling Dan."

Ling Dan nodded, looking at the three of them: "Strange. I brought you and Xiantian Qingfeng into Kunlun together. Xiantian Qingfeng's wisdom was born earlier than yours. Now that he has come into contact with the creation of Kunlun, he should have taken form before you. But now, Xiantian Qingfeng has not taken form yet, but you have taken form first."

"Young Master... We were taken into the Auspicious Cloud by you, and felt the golden light of merit emanating from it. Moreover, you often transformed into elixirs and sent them into the Auspicious Cloud to nourish us, allowing us to feel the Dao. In particular, you have gained merit many times, which has also allowed us to be blessed. It is because of this that the three of us sisters were able to take human form ahead of schedule."

"To be honest, for the three of us sisters to transform into human form, we would need to accumulate countless years. Whether we could transform into human form within that time was also unknown. It is thanks to the young master's care, bringing us sisters into his life and allowing us to feel your fortune and merits at all times, that we were able to transform into human form so quickly."

The great fairy looked at Ling Dan with great respect.

"I see... I was wondering how you lot were able to take human form ahead of schedule. It turns out it was due to your good deeds." Ling Dan smiled and said, "Never mind, never mind... Your ability to take human form ahead of schedule is also your good fortune."

"Thank you, young master. Also, we three sisters are able to take human form thanks to you. Please bestow names upon us!" the three sisters said earnestly.

Ling Dan's expression was somewhat strange; the name bestowed upon her held different meanings.

In the primordial world, cultivators who have taken human form generally choose their own Daoist names. Being given a name by an outsider signifies that one must follow that person; one can become their disciple, follow them, or pledge allegiance…

The Three Immortals transformed themselves, wanting Ling Dan to request a Daoist title.

One cannot choose a Taoist name lightly.

Ling Dan pondered for a moment, then shifted her gaze to the place where the Three Pure Ones were in seclusion.

If one's own martial uncle wants to take on a disciple, then the Daoist name must be given to them.

Ling Dan communicated through the Dao Fruit, and the Three Pure Ones all chose to respond.

"Disciple... I already have you and Ling Xi under my tutelage, that's enough." Laozi said this, unwilling to accept any more disciples.

After all, Lao Tzu was very cautious about accepting disciples and did not like to take on too many.

Yuanshi Tianzun pondered for a moment: "Ling Dan... Although my master doesn't have any disciples, he won't take on just anyone. The one transformed from the spirit cloud seems to have good aptitude, but her foundation is ultimately lacking. Although the woman transformed from that pure and flawless cloud has good aptitude and temperament, she's unlikely to become my master's eldest disciple. So, forget it..."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable refused to accept a disciple.

What could Ling Dan say about this? She could only sense that Yuanshi Tianzun had very high expectations for his disciples.

Tongtian was quite interested, but after thinking it over, he said, "Ling Dan... I wouldn't mind taking all three of them under my wing. However, since they are all from the Yun clan, it's ultimately a matter of race. So it's inconvenient for me to take them as disciples. Why don't you take them as your maids?"

Tongtian said the same thing, and Ling Dan knew that the Three Pure Ones had no intention of taking them in.

Ling Dan withdrew her gaze and turned to the three of them: "Very well... Since I brought you into Kunlun and you took human form because of me, I will give you your Dao names. You are all spirit clouds, the darlings of the heavens, so you will be named 'Xiao'. And the three of you will be called: Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao... From now on, you will be known as the Three Xiao."

Upon hearing this, the three immortals' faces lit up with joy and excitement.

"Thank you for bestowing these names upon us, young master. From now on, the three of us sisters will follow you and obey your commands." Yunxiao said earnestly and excitedly.

Ling Dan didn't mind, but she felt there were a lot of female cultivators around her.

Tiger Girl, their mount, is a tigress. Ling Xi, their junior sister, is also a female cultivator. Their maids have now become the Three Immortals of Sanxiao.

Especially now that Nuwa is hiding in Kunlun, she is still a woman no matter what.

……

Years later, Ling Dan gradually adapted to life with the Three Immortals by her side.

The cultivation methods practiced by the Three Immortals are also Xuanmen methods, created for them by Ling Dan. Although they are merely maids, they are not simple maids.

At this moment, Ling Dan was cultivating and exchanging insights on creation with Nuwa, comprehending the Great Dao of Creation.

I don't know why, but I feel that Ling Dan can easily comprehend and cultivate the great Dao of Creation expounded by Nuwa.

Nuwa seemed to be in a similar situation; after meeting Ling Dan, her own Dao of Creation also improved rapidly.

Ling Dan couldn't understand these changes.

Nuwa sipped her tea, digesting her many insights: "Ling Dan... back then, if you had chosen to cultivate the Great Dao of Creation, your achievements might have been even greater..."

Ling Dan shook her head: "Sister Nuwa... if I really cultivate the Great Dao of Creation, I might become your enemy!"

"That's true. Clashes between the Great Daos, and the resulting struggles between them, have always been very cruel." Nuwa smiled as well.

"Sister Nuwa... the struggle for the Dao is extremely cruel. In all your years of cultivation, have you also encountered cultivators who cultivate the Great Dao of Creation, as well as powerful beings?" Ling Dan asked.

"Of course there are many. After all, the Great Dao of Creation is profound and is one of the most powerful Daos. Moreover, the primordial world is filled with creation. The birth of all living beings and the life force emanating from their origins are all forms of creation. Therefore, it is relatively easy for cultivators to comprehend creation. So there are quite a few cultivators who cultivate the Great Dao of Creation. However, over the years, only I have been able to rely on the Great Dao of Creation to reach the Dao Fruit and even deeper levels." Nuwa said with a faint smile.

Ling Dan sensed a chilling cruelty hidden within that faint smile: "Sister Nuwa...did you kill all those cultivators of creation?"

"The struggle for the Dao is cruel, so I naturally won't show any mercy. Therefore, those cultivators who dared to challenge me were naturally all killed by me. Of course, many of these cultivators were killed by my brother and the Witch Clan. After all, I helped the Witch Clan comprehend the method of reproduction, so they will naturally help me in return! This can be considered a deal between me and the Witch Clan." Nuwa was quite calm.

Upon hearing this, Ling Dan finally understood. Nuwa's intention to create a method for the Wu tribe to reproduce, or for the future human race to enable the Wu tribe to reproduce, was not a coincidence, but an inevitability.

As Ling Dan pondered this, Nuwa smiled and said, "Interesting... I just mentioned the Witch Clan, and now they've come looking for us."

"The Witch Clan has come looking for us?" Ling Dan asked, puzzled.

"Yes! Houtu came from the long river and asked me where I was. I told her that I was in Kunlun, playing with you. Houtu then said she wanted to come and find me, and also find you," Nuwa said slowly.

"Sister Houtu is coming to Kunlun..." Ling Dan asked in confusion.

"Yes... Although I don't know what to do, Houtu has decided to come. She has also communicated with your master and the others."

What could Ling Dan say when Nuwa said that?

Houtu's visit to Kunlun must be for something important.

Who knows, this incident might even trigger a Lich War.

Ling Dan secretly guessed!

In the blink of an eye, many years have passed.

Since learning that Houtu was coming, Ling Dan had made some preparations.

But when Ling Dan actually saw Hou Tu, she was also depressed.

Of the ancestral witches who came to Kunlun this time, only Houtu was present.

However, it also brought a few great shamans, such as Hou Yi, Kuafu, and Jiufeng...

Houtu looked at Ling Dan, who had grown into a young man, and smiled: "Little Ling Dan... Nuwa said you'd grown up and become even cuter, but I didn't believe it. Now that I see it, I know you really are cuter. But you need to shrink back down..."

As he said this, he picked up Ling Dan, who was shaking her head, and then lifted her up.

However, after picking her up, Houtu felt uncomfortable, so she shrunk Lingdan in the process.

Ling Dan was also annoyed: "Wait...did you plan this with Sister Nuwa? Why are you shrinking me down and hugging me? That's too much!"

"Is that too much?" Houtu said, pinching and squeezing Lingdan's little face.

What could Ling Dan say? She was no match for Nuwa, nor for Houtu.

Besides, this is Kunlun, the territory of my own master. How did it become Nuwa and Houtu?

As he pondered this, Ling Dan's master, Laozi, also appeared.

Laozi stroked his beard: "Fellow Daoist Houtu...it's been a long time..."

Houtu smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Taiqing... please don't be offended by my sudden visit."

Laozi lightly flicked his whisk and said with a faint smile, "Fellow Daoist Houtu, there's no need for such formalities. I just wonder, what brings you to Kunlun this time?"

Houtu smiled slightly, then turned to gaze at Ling Dan and Nuwa: "Fellow Daoist Taiqing... I came here so abruptly to find Fellow Daoist Nuwa and little Ling Dan. Besides that, I also want to ask you when the opportunity for reproduction will arrive?"

Lao Tzu's eyes, brimming with wisdom, gleamed with a solemnity.

Speaking of which, back then, the Eastern King relied on the God-Slaying Spear to comprehend the demonic path, creating the Penglai Demonic Path and spreading its teachings throughout the primordial world. This forced Laozi and his followers to seek external assistance to destroy Penglai as soon as possible.

During this process, they gained the support of the Wu tribe by relying on opportunities for reproduction.

But so many years have passed, and this opportunity for reproduction seems to have never been mentioned.

Laozi pondered for a moment, but did not hide anything: "Fellow Daoist Houtu... we have always kept in mind the opportunity concerning the propagation of the Wu Clan. However, that opportunity will ultimately require waiting."

"Should we continue to wait?" Houtu's eyes flickered, as if she was thinking about something.

Yuanshi Tianzun was now cautious: "Please rest assured, Fellow Daoist Houtu, we will definitely fulfill the promise we made back then. However, the time is not yet ripe."

"Very well, there's no rush," Houtu said, then turned to gaze at Ling Dan and said again, "Fellow Daoist Taiqing... although our clan can continue to wait for that opportune moment, before we do, we would like to borrow little Ling Dan."

"Me?" Ling Dan was surprised, looking at Hou Tu in front of her with a conflicted expression.

Lao Tzu was also puzzled: "Fellow Daoist...why are you borrowing my disciple? Could it be...?"

"Fellow Daoist Taiqing, please don't misunderstand. To be honest, the birth of Lingdan contains profound mysteries of creation. Over the years, Nuwa and I have been learning about the mysteries of creation from Lingdan. By relying on the methods of comprehension, we have alleviated the problem of reproduction in our clan. Over the years, our clan's population has more than doubled. Therefore, we want to borrow Lingdan this time to see if we can comprehend more methods of reproduction." Houtu did not hide anything.

Upon hearing this, Laozi looked at Ling Dan, seemingly lost in thought.

Speaking of which, I know that the increase in the number of the Witch Clan is related to Ling Dan. But I never expected it would cause the number of the Witch Clan to multiply.

Ling Dan herself was slightly stunned: "Doubled? Sister Houtu...didn't you tell me before that it would only speed up the reproduction of the Witch Clan? How come the numbers have doubled now?"

"So many years have passed, and with continuous reproduction, the population has naturally multiplied." Houtu said this, and what could Ling Dan say?

Ling Dan was conflicted and found it difficult to understand the matter.

To this day, Ling Dan still doesn't understand why she possesses such great potential after transforming into human form.

Why was Nuwa able to comprehend the great Dao of creation on her own? Why was Houtu able to create the method of reproduction on her own?

Especially now, with the number of Wu tribe members increasing exponentially, Ling Dan was dumbfounded. How could this be? When did she acquire such supernatural powers?

At this very moment, Lao Tzu, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Tongtian are all in the same boat.

Laozi stroked his beard, gazed at Houtu, and asked, "Fellow Daoist Houtu... did you truly learn the method of reproduction from my disciple, causing the number of the Wu tribe to multiply?"

"Of course it's true." Houtu was quite serious.

As he said this, Lao Tzu fell silent.

Nuwa smiled and said, "Although I knew that Ling Dan was full of the mysteries of creation, I never expected that the problem of the Wu Clan, which I had spent countless years trying to solve, would be solved by the very creation he possessed."

Ling Dan remained silent for a long time before muttering to herself, "Perhaps all of this is because I was human in my previous life? Is that why Nuwa sensed something special about me? Is that why my comprehension of the Great Dao of Creation went so smoothly?"

As Ling Dan pondered this, Houtu hugged the shrunken Ling Dan tightly: "Fellow Daoist Taiqing...may I borrow Ling Dan for a moment?"

"Naturally, Ling Dan should also go out for a walk."

Lao Tzu smiled as he brushed away the dust.