Flood: I, the Nine Turns of the Golden Pillar, all want to eat me!
Chapter 15 - Nine Generations of Spiritual Roots, Hongjun Gives Treasure

Chapter 15: Nine Generations of Spiritual Roots, Hongjun Gives Treasure

“Master once said that all spiritual roots within the Flood would follow the extreme number of nine. The fruits nurtured within the first nine generations will contain divine effects, and at most, they will be slightly diminished with each successive generation. However, if the nine generations are exceeded, the divine effects will weaken significantly.

The same applies to the Green Lotus of Creation. The first nine generations of lotus seeds can still be planted into the innate Green Lotus, and even if the quality of the lotus platform is not high, it will remain innate. But beyond nine generations, it becomes an acquired one.” Little Haotian explains, then looks at Xuan Qing in confusion, uncertain why he is asking about this.

“So that is how it is. Then what of the first nine generations of Green Lotus Seeds? Surely they were not all eaten?” Xuan Qing curiously turns toward Yao Chi and Haotian, eager to know the answer.

Little Yao Chi shakes her head. “I am not that gluttonous. Of the first nine generations of Green Lotus Seeds, only the first generation was placed into the pool water by the old master to nurture a few Ninth-Grade Green Lotuses. For the rest of the eight generations, most were placed into the pool water to continue growing into Green Lotuses. As for the remaining ones, half were stored away, and half were eaten.”

As she speaks, her expression turns slightly shy, like a child caught indulging in a treat. In response, Xuan Qing can only sigh. The Green Lotus Seeds capable of producing the Innate Lotus Platform had been eaten by Little Yao Chi and Little Haotian. But then again, with Hongjun’s vast wealth and generosity, it was unsurprising that they could afford to waste such precious things.

Little Haotian, still eating lotus seeds, says, “Only the first nine generations of lotus seeds have any real taste. Little Master Xuan Qing, I will send you some later so you can try them too.”

Xuan Qing nods in acknowledgment while continuing to eat the lotus seeds that have already surpassed nine generations. His gaze drifts to the Green Lotus of Creation, and he notices that the pool water here contains an aura of creation. However, this creation does not originate from the Green Lotus of Creation itself but from the pool water itself.

Stepping forward, Xuan Qing crosses the water, immersing himself in the sensation of creation that lingers within.

Zi Yun transmits a message to him, “The pool water that contains the Great Dao of Creation embodies absolute life!”

Xuan Qing’s expression shifts as he once again marvels at Hongjun’s wealth. This pool water alone possesses such profound creation that it can even nurture the Green Lotus of Creation. Later, I must collect some of this creation pool water. I can use it to water the gourd vine back at Kunlun.

Just as he is thinking this, several figures suddenly appear.

Little Yao Chi and Little Haotian, who had been eating lotus seeds, instantly straightened up. “Master…!”

Xuan Qing also notices Hongjun’s presence, accompanied by the Three Qing. Quickly, he steps forward and bows in respect. “Master, Master, Master-Uncle…”

Hongjun looks at the three of them eating lotus seeds, his expression carrying a slight smile. He nods without saying much.

Lao Zi does the same, his demeanor calm, as if Xuan Qing and the others were merely indulging in an everyday snack.

The First Heavenly Father and Tongtian remain silent as well, their attention focused on the Green Lotus of Creation.

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Hongjun suddenly asks, “You have observed the Green Lotus of Creation. Have you realized anything?”

“Master, we have realized something,” Lao Zi responds after a brief silence, understanding the intent behind Hongjun’s words.

The First Heavenly Father solemnly adds, “Master Teacher’s teachings are engraved in my heart.”

Tongtian also adopts a serious expression. “Master Teacher, I understand.”

“Good…” Hongjun strokes his beard, a rare smile appearing on his face. With a flick of his fingertip, the Green Lotus of Creation instantly disintegrates.

The red flower nurtured by the Green Lotus of Creation soars out and lands in Lao Zi’s arms, transforming into a flat crutch.

The ‘white lotus root’ within the silent pool water shifts into a Ruyi and flies into the First Heavenly Father’s hands.

The green lotus leaves rise, forming a long sword, before settling into Tongtian’s grasp.

The Three Qing gaze at one another, a deep understanding dawning upon them. They realize that this is a reflection of the well-known saying from the era of the Investiture of the Gods: Red flowers, white lotus roots, green lotus leaves—the Three Teachings were originally one family.

Through this, Hongjun is teaching them unity.

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After a moment, Hongjun once again strokes his beard, a hint of amusement in his expression. “The treasures born from the Green Lotus of Creation carry no personal brandings or Dao rhythms. Their quality is fitting, and they are qualified to become great weapons for your path to proving the Dao. Nurture them well, and they will serve you greatly in the future.”

“We will remember our teacher’s teachings.” The Three Qing replied in unison.

Hongjun nods and then turns to Xuan Qing. “Xuan Qing… I founded the Xuan Sect, and your master, Lao Zi, is a second-generation great disciple of my Xuan Sect. Now that you have apprenticed under Lao Zi, you are considered a third-generation great disciple of my Xuan Sect. As such, I shall bestow upon you a treasure to mark your entry into my sect.”

Upon hearing this, Xuan Qing immediately bows deeply. “This disciple-grandson thanks Master Ancestor for the treasure.”

It does not matter what kind of treasure Hongjun bestows—one must always express gratitude first. Besides, given Hongjun’s immeasurable wealth, he would not be stingy.

Hongjun strokes his beard and lifts a hand toward the pool water. Instantly, the vast pool shrinks into a palm-sized pool. “This treasure is called the Creation Pool. It is a fragment of the Chaotic Green Lotus and contains the Great Dao of Creation. It condenses the Water of Creation, nurtures spiritual roots, and tempers medicinal substances—its uses are infinite. It is well-suited for your elixir-based incarnation. With it, you may nourish yourself and embrace the power of creation.”

With that, Hongjun integrates the Creation Pool into Xuan Qing’s body.

At that moment, Xuan Qing feels something burrow into his being, settling within his dantian. There, beneath the golden elixir he had condensed, the Creation Pool now rests, exuding the energy of creation to nourish the elixir.

His expression shifts with pleasant surprise. “This disciple-grandson thanks Master Ancestor once again!”

“Very well… Cultivate diligently and bring honor to the Xuan Sect.” Hongjun chuckles before vanishing alongside the Three Qing, clearly having other matters to attend to.

Xuan Qing is overjoyed. He had merely been thinking of collecting some of the creation pool water, but instead, Hongjun had gifted him the entire pool—fully packaged, no less. Not only that but within the Creation Pool, numerous innate-quality Green Lotuses are already growing.

The so-called gift of a single treasure is, in reality, countless treasures combined. Moreover, all the restrictive formations within the pool have already been refined by Hongjun. All Xuan Qing needs to do is integrate his divine sense into it to refine the treasure completely.

With this, Xuan Qing immediately brands his divine sense onto the Creation Pool and eagerly refines it.

After some time, he emerges from his joy, only to be pulled into idle chatter by Little Haotian and Little Yao Chi as they lead him on another stroll through the Jade Capital Blessed Land…

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