Chapter 261: Tell Shaohua, I Miss Nuan Nuan!

Chapter 261: Tell Shaohua, I Miss Nuan Nuan!

It has to be said, Yaoyao's talent and genius are truly astonishing.

When she comprehended the scroll of the Heavenly Canon, it was as if a whole new world had opened up to her. She listened carefully to the Dao sounds, experiencing the supreme Dao.

In an instant, she began to gain profound insight. Dao patterns swirled around her, with flames dancing as if about to consume her, but they ultimately transformed into purifying flames and Nirvana flames!

Such talent and genius were rare, even for Shaohua, who had seen countless prodigies across all realms, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.

After all, the scroll of the Heavenly Canon was her last legacy from her previous life, an unparalleled treasure. It not only completed the Destined Land Art but was also the ultimate technique left after the Dao of Sacrifice. It was the true foundation for invincibility throughout all time!

Even if only a part of it was revealed, it wasn't something anyone could easily master. It was too transcendent and mysterious, and forcing oneself to practice it would only drive one mad.

Originally, Shaohua had planned to explain it to her, and if that didn't work, she would have Yaoyao merge with her own body to better understand it. But she never expected Yaoyao to gain profound insight on her own.

In that moment, Shaohua even saw a shadow of someone she knew, thinking of her friend.

How similar they were! Both wore white like snow, both possessed astonishing talent, but this child was still too young, and the gap between them was insurmountable.

But still...

"Really, she's just like her!" Shaohua whispered, sighing deeply.

Moreover, there was another similarity between the two: their names.

Few knew their true names. "Nuan Nuan" was a common nickname for little girls, with no special connotations. "Yaoyao" wasn't a formal name either, and some might mistake her for a member of the demon race.

Thinking of this, Shaohua couldn't help but chuckle.

"Being too talented can also be a trouble, losing the joy of teaching and the sense of accomplishment."

Shaohua felt a bit troubled. Perhaps she should tease Chu Feng, that silly kid, in the future. It would be more interesting and less boring.

Of course, Yaoyao's ability to gain profound insight from the Heavenly Canon was also due to the fact that she was personally taught by its creator. There was a natural affinity, but it still couldn't hide her talent. If it were Chu Feng, he would likely be lost.

"My Dao, my law, are imprinted in this world. Everywhere, there are chapters. Wake up and comprehend them on your own."

Shaohua left these words, then stood up and looked at the Wudao Ancient Tea Tree.

Back then, during the Grand Apotheosis Ritual of the strange race, she had enlightened the Elixirs of Immortality, allowing them to live a human life without regrets, and even had them leave behind seeds.

Throughout history, there were thirty Elixirs of Immortality. Even those that had disappeared long ago were found by her, most of which were planted by friends and family, their appearances and smiles still vivid in her mind.

Only this Wudao Ancient Tea Tree was planted by her own hands, infused with the Qi of the Dao Sovereign. Over the millennia, it had evolved to the point of reaching the Tong Tian Dao!

"Don't hold back, help her gain insight." Shaohua reached out and patted the ancient tea tree, which was now over a hundred feet tall.

The tea tree, imbued with its own spirit, immediately unfurled all its branches and leaves, releasing a sea of life essence that flooded the area.

At the same time, the 48,000 leaves on the tree blossomed with light, each one radiant, and a gentle fragrance filled the air. Just the scent alone made one feel light and relaxed, the soul essence at ease, and one would enter a state of Dao comprehension.

A gentle breeze blew, and the tree was bathed in light. The most unique part was not the leaves but the mutated tea fruits, colorful and vibrant, like miniature universes, condensed with boundless Dao essence and infinite divine effects.

Brewing and drinking the tea would completely change one's talent and insight, altering one's fate.

Even an Immortal King, let alone a Quasi-Immortal Emperor, would gain profound insights from drinking this tea. Its value was immeasurable.

In short, it was extremely precious!

Shaohua personally picked the tea fruits, which were few in number, only twenty-four in total, each the size of a fingernail, more crystal-clear than jade.

"Need a tea canister."

She walked to the Immortal Ascension Pool, where the Life Ancient Tree and the Peach of Immortality Tree stood nearby, raising her eyebrows as she recalled her past love for cutting trees to make coffins.

After a moment, she returned with a branch from the Life Ancient Tree, a large peach of immortality, and a handful of immortal spring essence.

On the other side of the Wudao Ancient Tea Tree was a stone platform with a chessboard carved into it.

She remembered the last leisurely moments before the great battle, when she played chess with Heng Ren. Thinking back, those times were truly beautiful.

"Why am I thinking of Nuan Nuan again?" Shaohua sighed.

She was getting old, first reminiscing about people, now reminiscing about objects.

Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, she soon had a small wooden canister and a wooden cup, both made from the Life Ancient Tree branch.

She placed the tea fruits in the canister, leaving one in the cup and brewing it with the immortal spring essence. A richer fragrance rose, intensifying the tea's aroma that had already spread.

"..." Mist spread, and various wonders appeared. Strange phenomena abounded, and then Shaohua saw the figure of her friend, whom she had just tried to forget.

"Still not done yet." She couldn't help but smile bitterly, then shifted her gaze to other figures, her parents, younger brother, nieces, nephews, disciples, and friends... many people appeared in her mind.

"Those lost beauties, one day, I will find you all. Now that I have returned, you will return too!"

Shaohua took a sip of the bitter tea, her mind heavy with ancient sorrow. Could she drink a cup to ease it?

She remained silent for a long time, even losing interest in the bright, juicy peach of immortality.

The Peach of Immortality's ancestral root in the Kunlun Mountains was merely a manifestation of a trace of the true Peach of Immortality's Qi from the Dao Sovereign's Sanctum, with no comparable effects.

She casually tied her long, waist-length hair, using the remaining Life Ancient Tree branch as a hairpin. Then, she turned to another place to visit Lin Nuoyi, who was still in a deep sleep.

The former Divine Wastes had become a palace, and Lin Nuoyi was already settled in one of the palaces.

"Take her away. Staying here, sheltered from the storms, will not help her grow. Greenhouse flowers may look beautiful, but they cannot bear flawless fruit."

A voice echoed in Shaohua's mind. Who else could it be but 'Luo'?

"You're right, but I refuse!" Shaohua smiled faintly, her mood not the best, and she was feeling rebellious.

"I think, isn't it enough to be beautiful? Anyway, you won't fade away inside me. Why not give her to me? I can restore my strength and save you later. Wouldn't that be great?"

"You're right, but she is not a bargaining chip for us."

"Do you see her as your successor or as your daughter?" Shaohua asked with interest.

Having manifested a body, she could have tried to revive herself but chose not to add any of her memories, allowing her to grow freely. That meant she was either raising her as a disciple or a daughter.

'Luo' replied, "She's more like my younger sister."

Shaohua raised an eyebrow. So, he's a sis-con. That's fine then.

"You have a younger brother too, right? You think highly of Chu Feng, and there are similarities between them?" Sensing her thoughts, 'Luo' also asked.

"Don't insult people. That guy is just naturally a bit of a scoundrel!" Shaohua was speechless.

She thought of her younger brother, Wu Shi, and then Chu Feng. The former might be a bit devious and unreliable, but he wouldn't raise a Black Dog. The latter was naturally a bit of a scoundrel, and comparing him to her brother or even the notorious Ye Fan, his black heart didn't count for much.

Regardless, Chu Feng was the first person she met in this world, and with a face similar to two others, giving him more attention was natural.

Shaohua didn't follow 'Luo's advice. In this world, she was the sole ruler. She listened to suggestions but didn't always follow them.

She turned and fetched the Vermilion Phoenix Immortal Sovereign Elixir, giving it to the sleeping Lin Nuoyi.

The instant potency of the Immortal Sovereign Elixir transformed Lin Nuoyi, like a Nirvana rebirth, as if she had been reborn.

In fact, she was reborn. Her body shrunk, leaving only the essence, from her twenties to her teens, and then to a child of seven or eight, four or five, and finally to an infant less than a year old.

"Is this kid just like you? She's so cute, even as a little one." Shaohua waved away the dirt, gently picked up the still sleeping little Lin Nuoyi, and smiled.

'Luo' didn't want to talk to her.

"Starting a bit late, but I'll make up for your shortcomings, giving you a fresh start. I hope you live up to our expectations and go further." Shaohua said.

Poverty has its advantages. A sharp sword is honed by adversity, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from enduring the cold. After enduring storms, one sees the rainbow.

But that doesn't mean you can't be pampered. Overworking without rest is a big no-no. For something as fundamental as this, making her start more smoothly is not unreasonable.

Otherwise, if problems accumulate later, it will be hard to fix.

For example, like Yaoyao, who had already died, you can't expect her to create a secret technique to revive herself out of thin air.

That's not realistic. Help is necessary.

Of course, different strokes for different folks. Shaohua saw Chu Feng as a unique talent with a unique bone structure, clearly someone who could endure hardship.

For such a naturally scoundrel-like genius, more trials would help him grow better, not out of malice but necessity.

"Time waits for no one. I'll speed things up a bit for them."

After playing with little Lin Nuoyi for a while, Shaohua thought about changing the time flow in this world, especially for Yaoyao, where time would pass much faster.

Even without her former powers, she was still the creator in the Dao Ancestor's Sanctum, able to control everything within.

Lin Nuoyi woke up, her big, innocent eyes opening. The first thing she saw was Shaohua. Just as she was about to smile, she noticed something was wrong.

Very wrong!

"What's going on?" The usually cold and composed beauty, who remained calm in any situation, was now flustered.

She couldn't believe it. Looking at her small, white, tender hands, her eyes widened, feeling a bit disoriented.

"Ah Ya, is this your doing?!"

She struggled to lift her small head, glaring at Shaohua. Her voice was soft, more like a cute pout than a stern question, her face full of youth.

"Yes, it's my doing. No need to thank me." Shaohua poked her little cheek with a finger, smiling warmly.

"Why am I so small now?" Lin Nuoyi almost lost her composure.

"Isn't being younger better?" Shaohua picked her up, her heart calling out to 'Luo' as she laughed.

Bitter memories needed a bit of fun to balance them out.

Lin Nuoyi was on the verge of tears, wanting to lose control. Which woman doesn't want to be younger? But this was too much, shrinking to an infant, and any smaller, and she might disappear!

Shaohua didn't push it too far, explaining that time flowed differently in this world, with a year here equaling a day outside.

Lin Nuoyi had to accept this reality.

Shaohua stayed with her for the first two years, occasionally bringing 'Luo' to teach little Lin.

This observer's perspective was quite interesting.

"Strong people must learn to be alone. The rest is up to you. You have the Immortal Residual Elixir inside you, so just follow the path and evolve. I'll come back for you later." Shaohua patted her little head.

Time flowed extremely fast for Yaoyao, even faster than the rest of the world, by a hundred times!

Reviving herself was incredibly difficult, not something that could be done overnight, as it required a lot of time to precipitate and take shape.

Living to die, this was an incredibly difficult but feasible path!

When she succeeded, it would be a groundbreaking achievement, and nothing would stand in her way.

Shaohua bestowed the supreme Heavenly Canon, only providing a path and a method. The true success depended on her, and no one else could help.

"I believe she can succeed." Shaohua leaned against a willow branch, her bare feet dangling, her long, white legs swinging casually.

"It's very difficult." The willow tree said calmly, its voice devoid of emotion, like a goddess from the Moon Palace, cold and detached.

"Didn't you also rise from the ashes, emerging from the ruins?" Shaohua smiled.

"We are different, and a complete rebirth made me forget many things. I need to find them again." The willow tree replied.

"Do you want to leave? The outside world can't handle your strength."

Shaohua's eyes flickered. Under the accelerated time, this tree was almost reaching the peak of human achievement. If(End of Chapter)

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