Li Xuan stood in silence for a long time after Dan Wuxie had left.
Xiao Bai had still not woken up.
"Young Master, that old man was right. The Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor is truly of immense benefit to you, with no drawbacks," the Heavenly Dao Brush spoke.
Li Xuan heard this and asked, "Heavenly Dao Brush, have you learned something more?"
The Heavenly Dao Brush replied, "That old man didn't have a complete understanding of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor. There's a saying in this world: 'He who obtains the Spirit Ancestor obtains the world.' While it's not as mystical as that, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor's abilities are indeed very potent."
"The Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor grows with time. This process requires no cultivation whatsoever. Once it matures, a single breath from the Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor can alter the attributes of any spiritual race in the world, bringing about earth-shattering changes."
"Furthermore, the primordial chaos energy exhaled by the Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor can instantly revive even the most severely injured person, as long as they still have a breath. It also has profound uses for modifying a person's body."
"Moreover, there can only ever be one Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor in existence. Before each Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor perishes, it leaves behind a seed. This seed, after absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, will gradually evolve into a new Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor."
"It can be said that this Xiao Bai is already a treasure unique in this world."
After listening to the Heavenly Dao Brush, Li Xuan finally understood the significance of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor's existence. However, Li Xuan was also somewhat curious. If Dan Wuxie had known the true purpose of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Ancestor, would he have handed it over so readily?
Time flowed by quietly. Xiao Bai's slumber lasted for a full three days this time. During this period, Li Xuan also noticed something. The spiritual energy between heaven and earth was continuously pouring into the thatched cottage and into Xiao Bai's body.
Judging by this, it was evident that Xiao Bai was growing, just as the Heavenly Dao Brush had said. And with the passage of time, it seemed it wouldn't be long now.
"Big Brother, where's Grandpa?" Xiao Bai asked, rubbing his head and looking at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Grandpa has gone out on some business and won't be back anytime soon. Xiao Bai, do you want to wait here for Grandpa to return, or would you like to come out with me and see the outside world?"
Xiao Bai remained silent for a moment before looking at Li Xuan and saying, "I'll go with Big Brother."
"Young Master, you can bring Xiao Bai into the Zhen Prison. It's not only suitable for Xiao Bai's survival and growth but can also prevent her from being discovered by outsiders and ensure her safety," the Heavenly Dao Brush's voice echoed in Li Xuan's mind.
Li Xuan nodded slightly, then with a thought, he pulled Xiao Bai into the third level of the Zhen Prison.
"Wow, Big Brother, what is this place?" Xiao Bai was astonished by the sudden change before his eyes and immediately asked Li Xuan.
Li Xuan smiled and explained to Xiao Bai that, apart from the stone coffin, Xiao Bai could go wherever he pleased within the Zhen Prison.
After listening to Li Xuan's words, and seeing the Prison Spirit, the Heavenly Dao Brush, and the Cang Ling Tower, Xiao Bai happily agreed.
Seeing Xiao Bai's agreement, Li Xuan felt a sense of relief. Thus, he had fulfilled Dan Wuxie's entrustment.
"Oh, right, Big Brother, I want to bring Xiao Qing along too," Xiao Bai said, after running around, he came back to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan nodded and led Xiao Bai back to the thatched cottage.
Soon, Xiao Bai rode over on the green ox.
"Big Brother, wait for me," Xiao Bai said, his figure flickered, and he entered the thatched cottage where Dan Wuxie lived. When he reappeared, he was holding five wooden swords in his arms. In addition to that, there was a pile of small carved trinkets. Judging by their appearance, they were clearly Xiao Bai's toys.
"Big Brother, I'm ready," Xiao Bai said, approaching Li Xuan.
Li Xuan let out a wry smile and nodded. Then, with a thought, he pulled the green ox and Xiao Bai into the Zhen Prison.
"Huh? Young Master, why are these five wooden swords not divine swords?" the Heavenly Dao Brush asked after coming before Li Xuan and glancing at the wooden swords.
Li Xuan shook his head. Li Xuan had noticed this when Xiao Bai had brought out the five wooden swords earlier. However, since Xiao Bai wanted to bring them along, Li Xuan naturally wouldn't refuse. Besides, in the vast Zhen Prison, these few wooden swords took up no space at all.
"Big Brother, this brush can talk?" Xiao Bai reached out and touched the Heavenly Dao Brush, and a faint purple energy entered the brush's body.
"Holy crap! Primordial Chaos Energy!" The Heavenly Dao Brush let out a groan of extreme comfort and then directly burrowed into Xiao Bai's hand.
Li Xuan's expression darkened at this. The Heavenly Dao Brush was too shameless.
Soon, the half holy sword and the Cang Ling Tower also came before Li Xuan. Seeing this, Xiao Bai curiously let go of the Heavenly Dao Brush and then also touched the half holy sword and the Cang Ling Tower.
The next moment, two streams of purple energy flowed into the half holy sword and the Cang Ling Tower.
"Master, I need to sleep for a while..." the Cang Ling Tower said and then fell to the ground.
"Master, I think I need to sleep for a while too..." the half holy sword said and then stuck itself diagonally into the ground.
Li Xuan: "..."
"Big Brother, they're so fun," Xiao Bai said, wiping the sweat from his forehead, looking happily at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan patted Xiao Bai's head and said, "You shouldn't give them that purple energy anymore."
Li Xuan could see that after giving away the primordial chaos energy, Xiao Bai would also suffer some exhaustion. Moreover, Xiao Bai had not yet completed his growth, and using the primordial chaos energy prematurely could inevitably cause some harm to him.
"Okay," Xiao Bai nodded upon hearing this, then waved at the green ox. Soon, Xiao Bai rode the green ox and walked into the forest.
"Why aren't you sleeping?" Li Xuan asked the Heavenly Dao Brush curiously as he watched Xiao Bai ride the green ox into the forest.
The Heavenly Dao Brush replied proudly, "Young Master, your perspective is too narrow. After all, I am the Heavenly Dao Brush, how can they compare? They received the primordial chaos energy and naturally need to evolve, but in this world, whose level is higher than mine?"
Li Xuan's expression darkened again, then with a wave of his hand, he flicked the Heavenly Dao Brush away.
"Look after her. And, do not ask her for primordial chaos energy again. Otherwise, I won't care how high your level is."
After speaking, Li Xuan's figure moved, and he left the Zhen Prison. Looking at the thatched cottage before him, he pondered for a moment before waving his hand and putting it into the first level of the Zhen Prison.
"It's time to leave," Li Xuan muttered to himself, then his figure moved and he shot off into the distance.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Looking at the grassland that appeared before him, Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally emerged from the vast and boundless deep mountains and old forests.