Master, don't tease me, you can't handle three of them.

On the other side, Jing Shu slowly opened his eyes.

After using the ancient jade to collect the spiritual energy, he lay down on the ground with a thud, and for the first time in six months, he showed a smile.

His white robes were already tattered and worn. For the past six months, he hadn't moved an inch, and when they got dirty, he simply used a cleaning spell. But he ignored the damage to his clothes caused by the surge of spiritual energy.

After all, changing clothes would only result in them getting ruined, and he didn't have that many clothes to begin with, so he might as well not change at all.

Jing Shu was overjoyed, not only because he had made a breakthrough in controlling his physique, but also because he had discovered a tiny version of his master within the magic array his master had left on his forehead years ago.

That's right, a mere master!

Jing Shu knew that when he exposed his Light Spirit Root in public, he would attract the attention of many people. He also knew that his master had set up this magic array to protect his personal safety.

But to his utter surprise, his master actually set aside a small portion of his divine sense and placed it between his eyebrows to protect him!

Divine consciousness is extremely important to cultivators, equivalent to a fragment of a mortal's soul. It was precisely because Xiao Jingshu possessed his divine consciousness that he did not refine it immediately, but instead chose a more prudent method.

But Master just gave his divine consciousness to a disciple he had only known for a few days. Was his level of trust in him really that high?

Looking at his little master sleeping peacefully within the magic array, Jing Shu's heart melted. The scene of his master protecting him years ago flashed through his mind, and he silently recited in his heart.

Yes, I am your apprentice, so naturally I am under your jurisdiction, and for the rest of my life, I will be under your jurisdiction.

Han Luo, who was far away, had a strange feeling that someone was watching her. As soon as this thought came to mind, Han Luo's spiritual power spread throughout the entire Cold Peak.

Nobody's here? Han Luo frowned slightly. Perhaps he was overthinking it.

Han Luo never expected Jing Shu to discover this. Given the difference in their strength, Jing Shu should have had no chance of noticing it. However, Jing Shu's divine sense was too powerful, and coupled with the hundreds of trials he had undergone, he actually discovered this secret.

Han Luo had no idea that because the secret within this magic array had been discovered, Jing Shu's love for him had reached an even higher level.

Jing Shu was suddenly full of energy and continued his training.

The Nascent Soul cultivator, feeling the same way, chuckled softly. So, back then, his master already harbored special feelings for him...?

Time always flies when you're busy.

In his first year in the Secret Realm, Xiao Jingshu conjured his fourth tail, and successfully controlled his physique for ten minutes. As for Jingyou, who was just beginning to learn swordsmanship, just as the Nascent Soul had predicted, he cried out in pain every day, but he never said he would give up.

In the third year of the Secret Realm, Xiao Jingshu manifested his fifth tail, and he controlled his physique for half a month. Jingyou's swordsmanship was just beginning to take shape, and he was dragged into sparring with Nascent Soul cultivators every day, getting beaten up like crazy.

In the fifth year of the Secret Realm, Xiao Jingshu manifested a sixth tail, and successfully controlled his physique for two months. Jingyou's swordsmanship had made some progress, and the Nascent Soul no longer made him practice every day. Jingyou's cultivation had also reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining.

In the seventh year of the Secret Realm, Xiao Jingshu manifested his seventh tail. Jingshu had controlled his physique for half a year. The Nascent Soul only occasionally gave Jingyou some pointers. Most of the time, he was watching Hanluo's divine sense with Jingshu.

In his eighth year in the Secret Realm, Jing Shu had completely regained control of his physique. He began spending time with the three of them, trying to control his physique in daily life (previously he had only meditated). He also taught Jing You some magic arrays and talismans. As for alchemy, Jing You didn't like it, and Jing Shu didn't force him. Jing Shu even caught fish from the lake for Jing You and made grilled fish several times, thoroughly winning over Jing You's stomach.

Ninth year.

"Jing Shu!"

The nascent soul stopped wielding its wooden sword, ending its sparring session with Jing Shu, and together they looked at the little Jing Shu who was running towards them.

"I've cultivated to the eight-tailed level!" Xiao Jingshu said with a grin, not forgetting to show off his eight tails.

"Amazing!" Jing Shu patted little Jing Shu's head and praised him generously.

"Brother, can I touch them?" Jingyou had been eyeing Xiao Jingshu's ears and tail, but Xiao Jingshu always refused.

Xiao Jingshu shook her head, once again firmly rejecting Jingyou.

"No, only Master can touch my ears and tail."

"Hey, I'm the younger brother, is that not allowed?" Jingyou tried his best to fight for his chance.

"No means no." Xiao Jingshu showed no mercy whatsoever.

Although Jingyou had asked Xiao Jingshu many times, this was the first time he had asked in front of the Nascent Soul cultivator and Jingshu.

After hearing this, Yuan Ying skillfully tapped Jing You on the head.

"Idiot, what are you touching! A demon's tail is only for its mate to touch! You're thinking of touching it? Do you want to touch me instead? Hmm?"

The final "hmm" was drawn out slowly, making it extremely threatening.

Jingyou shook his head frantically, laughing to death. Touching his brother's head? Did he want to die? If he really touched it, his brother would fold him into thirds!

Having spent a lot of time with Nascent Soul cultivators, Jingyou's speech has taken on a slightly modern accent.

However, since only a partner can touch a tail, why is it that Immortal Venerable Hanluo can touch it...?

Jingyou stared in disbelief, his expression frozen.

Wait a minute! Is it what he thinks?

“Brother…” Jingyou turned to look at Jingshu, seeking an answer.

Jing Shu nodded slightly, confirming Jing You's idea.

Jingyou swallowed hard, never expecting his brother to be so amazing, actually liking Immortal Venerable Hanluo!

That's none other than Immortal Venerable Hanluo! In his youth, he single-handedly faced the encirclement of three hundred evil cultivators, not only managing to break through but also killing them all!

Although many people admire Immortal Venerable Hanluo, I'm his disciple! Is this some kind of master-disciple romance?!

"Then, what should I call Immortal Venerable Hanluo from now on? Sister-in-law?"

Jingyou's words were astonishing, and both Jingshu and Yuanying were taken aback.

"Cough, cough!" Jing Shu coughed lightly twice, his fist to his mouth. "You can just call me Master Immortal Venerable as usual. Master is currently... unaware of this matter."

Huh?! So it turns out it was just his brother's one-sided crush!

"Brother, good luck!" Out of blind confidence in Jing Shu, Jing You believed that Jing Shu would definitely succeed.

"Master likes fluffy things, so Master must like me!" Xiao Jingshu was exceptionally proud of this. After all, he had a natural advantage.

Nascent Soul cultivators felt somewhat aggrieved in this regard, as their master truly favored Xiao Jingshu the most and disliked him the least.

His meeting with his master did not leave a very good impression on him.

But then, the Nascent Soul cultivator thought for a moment and suddenly laughed. So what? He was the first one to confess his feelings to his master!