109: The Bodhi seed was given as a gift; was Zhunti intending to take on a disciple?

"Me?"

Raising an eyebrow, Li Yun looked at Zhenyuanzi in some astonishment.

He never expected that Zhenyuanzi would actually give him the bodhi seed he had just traded for.

Although this item wasn't of great value to him—after all, he possessed top-tier Comprehension Ability, and as long as there was a flicker of inspiration, he could naturally enter an Epiphany—

the others didn't know that.

In this era, an Epiphany was something countless Cultivators dreamed of.

Even if the bodhi seed was merely a supplementary item, it was enough to show how immense its value was.

That alone was enough to drive anyone mad with desire, yet Zhenyuanzi had given it to him. This couldn't help but move Li Yun deeply.

"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi!"

Without refusing, Li Yun unhesitatingly put away the bodhi seed.

Although he didn't need to consume it, the value of the bodhi seed was beyond doubt, and its volume was extremely small, making it perfect for Fusion to gain benefits.

Furthermore, given the properties of the bodhi seed, if he received a reward from Fusion, it would very likely be a reward related to enhancing his Comprehension Ability.

However, with so many people around now, it wasn't a good time for Li Yun to perform Fusion directly, so he could only tuck it into his robes.

This scene left the surrounding Cultivators filled with envy.

But they said nothing; after all, they had already acknowledged Li Yun and naturally wouldn't resort to any acts of seizure.

"This is?"

At the same time, Jieyin and Zhunti also noticed Li Yun's presence.

For a moment, astonishment flickered in both of their eyes. They couldn't believe Zhenyuanzi would give the bodhi seed to Li Yun, and even more unimaginable was that they actually addressed Li Yun as Fellow Daoist.

Li Yun's cultivation was transparent before the two of them; they naturally saw at first glance that he was a Cultivator of the Golden Immortal Realm.

But how could a mere Golden Immortal Realm Cultivator be so recognized by Zhenyuanzi? Even the surrounding Grand Unity Golden Immortal Cultivators didn't seem to have any intention of objecting; their gazes toward Li Yun held nothing but envy. This was simply... Exchanging a look, both Jieyin and Zhunti felt that Li Yun was not simple.

Although they didn't know the specifics, they could feel that this Li Yun was extraordinary.

Next, Zhunti stepped out from the crowd, looked at Li Yun, and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist. May I ask how to address you?"

"This humble Daoist, Li Yun, greets Fellow Daoist Zhunti!"

Looking at this man before him, one of the future Two Sages of the West, Li Yun also reined in his inner emotions and cupped his hands in greeting.

He didn't have much hostility toward Jieyin and Zhunti. After all, as a Transmigrator, he knew all too well that the result was what mattered most; the so-called process was merely the path to climbing to the Peak.

Regardless of conduct or morality, as long as one reached that supreme position, they were the victor. The victor writes the future, and everything else will vanish like smoke!

"Fellow Daoist Li Yun!"

Looking at Li Yun with a complex expression, Zhunti believed this fellow was neither anyone's Junior nor anyone's Disciple.

Though he didn't know the exact reason, he didn't dare to underestimate Li Yun.

As some of the few highly wise individuals in the Primordial World, Jieyin and Zhunti knew very well what the temperaments of the other Cultivators were like. To be so recognized by them, it was impossible for Li Yun to be without ability.

Then, Zhunti said with a somewhat complicated expression, "Fellow Daoist Li Yun, I see your cultivation has just entered Golden Immortal Realm Perfection. I wonder if you would be willing to take me as your Revered Master?"

Although he didn't know what special quality Li Yun had to earn the recognition of the other Cultivators,

one thing was undeniable: if everyone else acknowledged him so much, he was definitely a fine talent.

If he could be brought into the West, the benefits for their future would be immense, even... "Take me as a Disciple?"

Raising an eyebrow, Li Yun's gaze toward Zhunti was filled with coldness.

What a joke.

If I took you, Zhunti, as my Revered Master, where would my dignity as a Transmigrator go?

If it weren't for the fact that his current strength still required him to keep a low profile, he would have loved to pull out his green lotus axe right now and fight Zhunti to the death.

"Presumptuous—"

But before Li Yun could even speak, the faces of Zhenyuanzi and the others nearby darkened. They took a step forward, and the pressure of over thirty Grand Unity Golden Immortals bore down directly on Zhunti.

Then, Zhenyuanzi said coldly, "Zhunti, you have quite the nerve!"

"To take Fellow Daoist Li Yun as a Disciple? You're not worthy!"

"Even we address him as Fellow Daoist. If you want to be his Revered Master, wouldn't that make us your Juniors?"

Pfft—

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, the combined pressure of over thirty Grand Unity Golden Immortals attacking in unison out of shared indignation was more than Zhunti could handle. While vomiting blood, he was directly injured.

"A misunderstanding!"

"Fellow Daoists, this is a misunderstanding!"

Seeing this, Jieyin was dumbfounded and hurried forward to plead, "Zhunti didn't mean it that way. He merely saw Fellow Daoist Li Yun's outstanding Aptitude and subconsciously felt a desire to nurture talent; he absolutely had no such intentions or thoughts!"

"Please calm your anger, everyone. This matter is Zhunti's fault. Zhunti, hurry up and apologize to Fellow Daoist Li Yun!"

After speaking, Jieyin turned and glared fiercely at Zhunti.

Although he knew Zhunti's thoughts well and even highly approved—Li Yun's talent and potential were recognized by so many people, so his future achievements would be limitless.

If he were brought into the West, the future West would reach a completely new level. Unfortunately, saying this at this time had directly put them in a passive position.

One could even say that this moment of bluntness had directly incensed the gods and once again plunged them into a state of being viewed with hostility.

Especially Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun.

These two 'nice guys' were currently brimming with Killing Intent. If he couldn't stop this, then today, he and his fellow brothers might not be able to leave Wuzhuang Temple alive.

"What my elder brother says is true!"

At this point, Zhunti also snapped back to his senses and realized he had caused trouble.

And it was a catastrophic trouble. He quickly stood up, bowed, and said, "My apologies, Fellow Daoists. I didn't mean it that way; I was just being blunt for a moment!"

"Fellow Daoist Li Yun, it's a misunderstanding. This matter is a misunderstanding. Please forgive me, Fellow Daoist!"

"Hmph—"

With a cold snort, Li Yun took a deep look at Zhunti, already marking him as an opponent in his heart.

For no other reason than the fact that this fellow had gone too far.

Anyone who wasn't an idiot could see that Li Yun was treated as an equal by the gods, yet what happened? He still did it, treating everyone like fools for his own selfish gains.

However, now was not the time to have an open falling out. After all, rather than asking others for help to kill him, it was better to become stronger himself and make him pay the price.

Thinking of this, Li Yun spoke slowly, "Since it's a misunderstanding, then let it be a misunderstanding!"

"But Fellow Daoist Zhunti, don't waste your time on such misunderstandings in the future. I have no interest in the Western Lands—"