These few sentences infiltrated his ears, and Tao Qian's expression became strained, nearly unable to restrain himself from revealing a bizarre look.
If he hadn't misheard, it seemed that his master had a bit of a proud and coy nature.
Fairy Yunhua would sound extremely cute and alluring when speaking with such a tone.
If Duobao True Monarch were to say this instead, Tao Qian only had to think of the burly Great Man with a full beard and wild, curly hair, rubbing his sweaty, dirty body and expressing disdain with these words, and he would almost lose his composure again.
To avoid being noticed, Tao Qian quickly lowered his head and once again earnestly and sincerely said,
"Disciple wouldn't dare!"
"Disciple was just thinking, if Uncle Li Changle disregards his face and strikes at me, whether I could fend him off with all my powers. After all, Uncle has reached the Cavernous Mystery Realm, and although I could borrow the might of the Buddha Bird, I might not necessarily be a match for Uncle Li Changle. My life or death matters not, but I fear losing face for Master..."
"You slick rascal, spout none of your nonsense. Although Brother Li Changle has reached desperation and can't control himself, you are nevertheless Duobao's first disciple. Even if he would consume more, where would he dare to strike at you?"
"It's a pity indeed. This brother of mine who was once an Emperor in the Mortal World actually has quite decent Talent. It's just that he lacks determination and his Dao Heart is weak, and furthermore, he has been fattened up by that damn thing for years, becoming plump and strong; he's just shy of being put on the table..."
The voice that came from the distant Void suddenly paused.
Then Tao Qian's ears immediately rang with the somewhat annoyed words of Duobao True Monarch.
"You even dare spin your words around to your Master, truly asking for a beating."
No sooner had the voice fallen than Tao Qian felt a thump on his forehead.
After a muffled sound, he was seen tumbling head over heels into the great marsh.
Just before he was about to fall back into the Water Mansion, Duobao Daoist's voice, rare with a word of explanation, reached his ears.
"Among all the female fairies of the Lingbao, your Aunt Yunhua is the wealthiest."
"Quickly take control of Ascending Immortal Island. If your Master hasn't guessed wrong, by then she will surely have rewards for you."
Tao Qian did not expect that a simple trip to receive guests would not bring any guests back to the Water Mansion, but instead, he had glimpsed many secrets.
However, Tao Qian still harbored many doubts at heart, so he did not intend to let those few Nursing Woman Bird Demons off easily.
Upon hearing of Li Changle's visit, they were all eager to leave in a hurry.
But they were stopped by Zhong Doudou on Tao Qian's orders, whether it was because the Crystal Demon Girl was inherently nosy or she had understood Tao Qian's hint— that was unimportant.
When Tao Qian returned to the mansion, he saw the girl busily questioning the female demons with questions here and there.
Usually, the Nursing Woman Bird Demons would not miss such an opportunity to show off.
But now each of them was restless, all wanting to leave quickly.
It wasn't until Tao Qian returned to the mansion that he reassured them, "My Alcohol and Meat Uncle has left; there's no need for my sisters to panic."
Although Tao Qian had said this, the startled Bird Demons were still restless, murmuring incessantly, their actions frantic, no longer willing to talk about those gossip-laden secrets.
Left with no alternative, Tao Qian had to resort to using his powers.
He generously brought out food and treasures that the Bird Demons liked from within Jiushou's Treasure Mountain, and subtly dispersed their anxiety with Spirit Sound. Continuing his role as a lively sidekick, he asked the previously unfinished question.
It was widely recognized among the Lingbao Disciples that the foremost True Inheritor of this generation was who?
After quite a while, the few Bird Demons finally regained their composure, scrambling to answer Tao Qian's question, only to be preempted by Zhong Doudou.
"My sisters have said that on Qingping Island and Bibo Island, those wild disciples who are used to the wilderness, some even fear not Master Yan Demon, but are solely afraid of Master Taixuan, Xu Xun."
"He's the sole disciple of Aunt Ma Yi, but Aunt Ma Yi has always been in the Outer Realm, truly hard to see."
Having their limelight stolen, the few Bird Demons tacitly turned their heads and glared at Zhong Doudou in unison, starting to criticize her.
"The stupid Dou Dou is not wrong, but she only knows a name, unlike us."
"Exactly, she really doesn't know anything; apart from fighting, eating well, and looking good, how can the Crystal Demon Clan compare with us, the Nursing Woman Bird Clan?"
"Indeed, Young Master, you raising this dumb Dou Dou is not as good as raising us; we are much more behaved."
"That's not all; we can sing, chat with you, and stripe naked to warm your bed."
"All of you shut your mouths; I, Zhong Doudou, am here by the command of True Monarch to serve the Young Master. You few bare-feathered Bird Demons, who run around shamelessly unclothed all day, other than possessing some catty skills, what else do you know?"
"Keep talking, and watch how I, Zhong Doudou, flatten you."
As she spoke, Zhong Doudou, with cheeks crimson with anger, stomped her feet on the spot, waving her delicate little fists at them.
If Mermaid Sha Nu'er hadn't been holding her back, perhaps the girl would have already pounced to start a physical brawl with the several Bird Demons who were bare-breasted and exposed.
Seeing this scene, Tao Qian couldn't help but laugh and cry and had to speak up to break up the fight.
After finally calming things down, the few Bird Demons appeared to fear the Crystal Demon Girl's fists, and the battle ceased on this side.
On the other hand, they also began to speak out, you speaking and I chiming in, providing what could be described as a lengthy elaboration on the title of "The Number One True Disciple."
"Nowadays within the Mountain Gate, it is secretly debated whether you, from Duobao's Lineage, or the Golden Crow Fairy, possess stronger Talent and innate endowment."
"But prior to this, the one recognized as having the highest Talent was actually Master Taixuan who possessed the Qingwei Dao Body, and even when breaking into the Qi Refining Realm, he obtained a pair of Yin Yang Dharma Eyes, which could reveal the true form of any demons, ghosts, devil, and mountain spirits with his gaze."
"His Master is another Attendant Immortal Master of the Sect Master [Ma Yi Immortal], with extremely high Cultivation and status. Even Shifang Immortal Master, Duobao True Monarch, and Fairy Yunhua when meeting her, must also call her 'Senior Sister'."