Chapter 5

Looking at the frail figure swaying in the wind and rain, with a dim aura of vitality, it was clear that his constitution was not good. It was really hard to believe that this guy, who seemed as insignificant as an ant, had saved him.

"It was you who saved me," the carp spirit said coldly.

Yuxiuxiu looked at the strange large head and calmed himself, "If there's no mistake, it was me."

The carp spirit looked at Yuxiuxiu strangely, as if examining him, and an odd atmosphere flowed between them.

Yuxiuxiu was uneasy, knowing that demons were often heartless. He silently prayed that this carp spirit wouldn't go mad and swallow him whole.

"Great kindness needs no thanks. From now on, you will be my benefactor. I will definitely help you embark on the path of cultivation and understand the great truths of the universe to repay your kindness today," the carp spirit suddenly bowed to Yuxiuxiu and then looked up at the Dragon Gate in the sky. "Benefactor, please wait a moment. After I cross the Dragon Gate and transform into a true dragon, I will come to repay you."

After saying this, the carp spirit took a deep breath, and countless river waters surged up and were sucked into its mouth. In the next moment, a waterfall appeared in the air, and the carp spirit swam in the torrent.

"Slap!" The carp spirit's tail struck the water's surface, and its body, using the rebound force, soared into the air, heading straight for the Dragon Gate.

Truly worthy of one who has overcome the heavenly tribulation and achieved the status of an immortal, even as a newly minted immortal, its power was beyond the comprehension of ordinary beings.

In just a breath, the carp spirit broke through all obstacles and leaped into the Dragon Gate, disappearing from sight, leaving only the slightly ethereal Dragon Gate floating in the air.

In the river, countless fish gathered, and countless fish and shrimp leaped up, trying to leap through the Dragon Gate to transform into true dragons.

Even though this large group of fish were just ordinary fish, once they crossed the Dragon Gate, they would naturally transform into true dragons and gain intelligence.

The yearning for the Dragon Gate was an instinct of all dragon descendants, unchangeable.

Time passed bit by bit, and the rain in the sky grew heavier, with strong winds lifting smaller rocks and making them fly in the air.

Three hours later, a clear dragon roar echoed through the universe, and all living beings fell silent.

"The transformation into a dragon was successful," a thought suddenly appeared in Yuxiuxiu's mind.

In the four seas, the four sea dragons were excited, "Hahaha, from the beginning of the universe to now, countless years have passed, and today, our dragon clan has gained another true dragon. Our dragon clan is thriving, and the heavens favor us."

The leaders of various sects looked at each other, and no one spoke. No one would offend an immortal, especially a dragon immortal, for no reason.

"Roar~~~" A huge roar shook the heavens and the earth.

In the next moment, under Yuxiuxiu's astonished gaze, a head with deer antlers, fish whiskers, and eyes as large as light bulbs, with a face covered in scales, slowly emerged from the Dragon Gate.

"Dragon head," Yuxiuxiu exclaimed in surprise.

Then, the dragon head gradually emerged, followed by two claws, the dragon body, two hind legs, and the tail.

This true dragon was thousands of feet long, weaving through the clouds. The heavy rain in the sky was like a deluge, turning the world into a curtain of water.

Clouds follow the dragon, and tigers follow the wind.

Huge lightning bolts split the surrounding mountains.

The giant dragon's body continuously compressed, and then transformed. A handsome young man with a dignified aura stood in the clouds, looking down at all living beings. Wherever his gaze fell, the grass and trees bowed, and all living beings paid homage.

"Stop," the man gently commanded, and the heavy rain in the sky instantly stopped, and the dark clouds dispersed.

The man took a step to Yuxiuxiu and bowed, "Greetings, benefactor."

Yuxiuxiu quickly moved aside, not daring to accept the man's bow. This person was an immortal, a supreme immortal, and accepting his bow would unjustly diminish his own fortune.

"I dare not, I dare not," Yuxiuxiu hurriedly waved his hands.

The man saw this and stopped, then clasped his hands and said, "I am Jinlin. May I ask for the benefactor's name?"

Yuxiuxiu smiled, "Please don't call me benefactor. I merely happened to be there. I am Yuxiuxiu."

Jinlin pondered for a moment and then clapped his hands in praise, "Yuxiuxiu, a good name, a good spirit, you should have the霸气 (dominance) to stand out."

Yuxiuxiu smiled awkwardly, "I dare not. There are so many strong beings in the universe. How can I dare to stand out? It's just a name given by my parents, and it can't be changed. Please don't laugh, Great Immortal."

Jinlin, who had overcome the immortal tribulation, was now an immortal, and even in his immortal form, he was emotionally stirred, "The favor of saving a life is greater than the sky, and the favor of helping one achieve the Dao is even greater. You not only saved my life but also gave me the opportunity to achieve the Dao. If you don't mind, you don't have to call me Great Immortal. Just call me brother."

Seeing Yuxiuxiu's hesitant expression, Jinlin said, "The favor of saving a life is greater than the sky. If you refuse, it means you don't respect me, Jinlin."

Yuxiuxiu was overjoyed. Having an immortal as a backer would certainly make his future smooth. However, he still maintained a bit of reserve, hesitated for a moment, and then bowed, "Greetings, brother."

Yuxiuxiu was still a novice in cultivation. Although he knew the power of immortals, he didn't understand their status in the cultivation world. If someone knew that Yuxiuxiu was on equal terms with an immortal, they would surely scold him for not knowing his place.

"Hahaha, good, good, good. I, Jinlin, have cultivated for countless years, and I never thought I would gain a brother recently."

After saying this, Jinlin looked Yuxiuxiu up and down, "I see that you are surrounded by the aura of the mundane world. Have you not started cultivation yet?"

Yuxiuxiu was startled, "I have no way to seek the Dao, and I have only practiced some basic martial arts."

Jinlin was silent for a moment, "Your body has a shallow foundation. Without sufficient good medicine, you haven't laid a solid foundation, and instead, you have some deficiencies. If this continues, you will have no hope of achieving the Dao."

Yuxiuxiu knew that Jinlin was telling the truth. He had always known that his body was weak, having never eaten well and rarely even meat, surviving on wild vegetables. It was no wonder his body was weak.

"Does brother have any methods?" Yuxiuxiu looked at his new brother, hoping to take advantage of the situation.

"This is not difficult for me. A mere foundation is nothing. I have ways to help you lay a solid foundation. Don't worry, let's find a place to sit and talk."

"That's what I wish. I dare not ask. My home is humble, but I hope brother won't mind."

"Hahaha, it's fine. We cultivators have seen all kinds of tribulations. How can we care about the environment?" Jinlin laughed heartily.

Yuxiuxiu put away his fishing gear, then stiffened, suddenly remembering that Jinlin was a carp transformed. Eating fish would be like eating Jinlin's kin.

Seemingly understanding Yuxiuxiu's embarrassment, Jinlin said, "It's fine. I am different from those fish and shrimp. I have gained intelligence and transcended the mundane, so I am no longer part of their kind. You should know that the four sea dragons eat countless fish and shrimp every day. You don't need to worry."

Yuxiuxiu felt slightly relieved. The fish leaping through the Dragon Gate had attracted many fish. With just a few strokes of a wooden bucket in the river, Yuxiuxiu had caught three or four fish. "A great harvest today."

Jinlin smiled, and the two walked towards Yuxiuxiu's home.

On the way, Yuxiuxiu's thoughts were constantly flowing. Jinlin was an immortal, and he was just a mortal. The gap between them was like the difference between mud and the sky. One was in the sky, and the other was on the ground, a huge disparity.

Immortals, who looked down on all living beings from the ninth heaven, controlled the fate of countless beings. How noble they were, yet they had lowered themselves to be his brother. If there was no ulterior motive, who would believe it?

However, Yuxiuxiu had some idea about the ulterior motive. He could control the black chains and resolve great tribulations. Could it be that Jinlin saw this ability and was willing to lower himself to be his friend?

This was the only explanation. Yuxiuxiu believed he had nothing worth Jinlin's attention. If Jinlin had any intentions, wouldn't it be easier to kill and take what he wanted? The gap in strength was too great, leaving Yuxiuxiu no room to resist.

The only explanation was his ability to resolve tribulations.

Thinking of this, Yuxiuxiu felt slightly relieved but still maintained a degree of caution towards his new brother. No matter what, an immortal, even if they wanted to repay a favor, would not call a mortal their brother.

It was like a human and a pig. They could call each other brothers in words, but could they really be brothers?

Looking at the carp in his hand, Yuxiuxiu thought, "No matter what Jinlin is thinking, since he is my brother, I should try to get as many benefits from him as possible. This opportunity cannot be missed."

Unfortunately, Yuxiuxiu was still naive and didn't understand the concept of "immortal." It wasn't until he joined a great sect and met the patriarch that he realized what an immortal truly was, almost like a sage from his previous life.