Golden Core is a Star, and You Call This Cultivation?

This time, Bai Xiaosheng did not spit out gold coins due to emotional fluctuations.

"Let's go, we're returning to the Tu Wu Great World, your master's hometown."

Bai Xiaosheng waved his sleeve, and Wu Shi's small figure was instantly caught in the fabric.

"Master, I don't want to be wrapped in your sleeve!" Wu Shi shouted.

"Fine."

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and grabbed Wu Shi by the back of her snow-white neck.

"Hey!"

Wu Shi struggled, her long legs kicking and flailing, but it was no use.

In the next moment, Wu Shi felt the world around her change.

The surrounding space was filled with distorted squares, painted in various strange colors, with patterns of dragons and turtles overlapping.

Strange, ethereal, and melodious sounds filled her ears.

"This is the Dark Void."

Bai Xiaosheng said proudly, "In this world, no one understands the Dark Void better than me."

Generally, when teleportation arrays are used, they travel through the Dark Void.

Bai Xiaosheng's innate Dao art was "Money Paves the Way."

This Dao could also be used in the Dark Void.

"Your master, though not particularly strong, is first-rate when it comes to survival.

Even those old monsters who have overcome the Three Calamities and Three Tribulations—if I can't beat them, as long as I can escape into the Dark Void, don't worry... they won't catch me!"

As his innate Dao art activated, countless coins spilled out, forming a shimmering, golden path.

Bai Xiaosheng held Wu Shi by the neck and strolled through the Dark Void.

For some reason, looking at the twinkling starlight, Wu Shi felt a sense of romance.

Of course, that was only if she wasn't being held by the neck like a chicken.

"So, little Wu Shi, in life, the most important thing is to play it safe. Survival is the ultimate truth. Having more survival skills is always useful," Bai Xiaosheng lectured Wu Shi on some principles of cultivation.

"Master, Master, you're too timid. If I had a sword, I'd definitely cut down all the injustices in my heart. Running away... doesn't solve problems," Wu Shi replied seriously.

She recalled the times her master had returned injured.

He never told her what had happened, but she had always remembered.

When she became strong enough, she would kill those who had hurt her master.

She would avenge him.

"Being too rigid leads to breaking!" Bai Xiaosheng always believed that in life, it was better to play it safe.

After all, he had been born a Dao God.

He had been lucky in his reincarnation, clearly here to enjoy life.

He was still young and hadn't lived enough, so he naturally wanted to enjoy life for a long time.

Wu Shi didn't argue.

Since her master was so weak, she would protect him when she became strong.

Of course, she also understood how difficult it was to reach her master's level.

At that moment, strange, piercing noises began to fill her ears, and Wu Shi couldn't help but say.

"Master, the Dark Void is so noisy, with all these strange sounds."

"Noisy? I don't hear anything. Are you trying to mess with me again?" Bai Xiaosheng listened carefully but heard nothing.

Wu Shi was stunned for a moment, then revealed a sly smile. "Hehe, Master, you've gotten smarter this time."

"Do you think I'm as dumb as those fools? Your master is a divine treasure with a spirit," Bai Xiaosheng said proudly.

About ten breaths later—Bai Xiaosheng had deliberately slowed down to let Wu Shi enjoy the scenery of the Dark Void—they arrived.

"The Tu Wu Great World is here."

"Ah, the air of home is so sweet, so full of security."

Bai Xiaosheng led Wu Shi toward his residence in the Tu Wu Great World.

Soon, a golden palace came into view.

Everywhere you looked, there were coins of all kinds.

Wu Shi couldn't help but click her tongue, thinking that her master was truly vulgar.

However, she loved all these shiny little coins.

"From now on, this will be your home."

"You can cultivate here for now. I'll make a mask for you based on your design to hide your appearance."

"Thank you, Master." Wu Shi smiled sweetly.

After her master left, Wu Shi took a deep breath of the air here, her face filled with joy.

She kicked off her shoes, lifted her skirt to reveal a section of snow-white skin, and ran around barefoot, lively and adorable.

"This is my home."

"My home, Wu Shi's home!"

...

The Tu Wu Great World had no winter.

Snow never fell from the sky, and even if it did, it would be in the shape of gold coins.

"Master, didn't you say that no two snowflakes in the world are the same?"

"So why are the snowflakes in the Tu Wu Great World... all identical?"

Wu Shi stood on the mountain peak, her hair cascading down to her waist, swaying in the wind.

Just her silhouette was enough to make ordinary people's hearts flutter.

The golden snow fell on Wu Shi's hair, sparkling like stars, adding a shimmering glow to her black locks.

"No two snowflakes in the world are the same. This is to show that all living beings are unique, with no two being exactly alike," Bai Xiaosheng explained.

Even in the Yang Realm, Yin Realm, and Rebirth Realm, living beings have counterparts.

These counterparts are related but are not the same being.

"What if someone reincarnates?" Wu Shi asked.

Bai Xiaosheng knew all about this.

"There is no true reincarnation in this world."

"Reincarnation is simply the indestructibility of the true spirit, starting a second life."

"So, when mortals are killed, their true spirits are weak and scatter, dissipating in seven days. There is no reincarnation."

"When cultivators reach the end of their lifespan or are killed by a powerful enemy, their true spirits are destroyed, and there is no possibility of reincarnation."

"So, when people are killed, they die. When the true spirit is destroyed, there is no second life."

"Of course, there are exceptions in this world. If one enters the divine kingdom of a Dao God or the Dao system of a Dao Lord, they will be caught in a cycle.

Even if the true spirit is destroyed, it can reappear in the next cycle or be fished out of the cosmic mother river."

Of course, this only applies if one dies within the Dao system or divine kingdom.

If one dies elsewhere, it is still possible to be retrieved, but there are exceptions, and it is not as reliable as being within a Dao system or divine kingdom.

Bai Xiaosheng was a divine treasure born with a spirit.

His divine kingdom was empty, with no people, only coins.

He had not transferred the beings of the Tu Wu Great World or Wu Shi into his divine kingdom.

Although doing so would mean that as long as he didn't die and his divine kingdom didn't collapse, they could be resurrected even if they died.

But in that case, their lives would end upon entering the divine kingdom, and they would be caught in an endless cycle.

"Master, do you think the Rebirth Realm we live in is a giant cycle? Could it be that I've met you before?"

Wu Shi turned her head, and a golden mask came into view.

The mask was as thin as a cicada's wing, transparent and golden, with a sword emblem in the center.

"How could that be? I'm a Dao God. If I were caught in a cycle, I would sense it," Bai Xiaosheng said dismissively.

If ordinary people couldn't detect the cycle, that was one thing.

But he was a Dao God.

"Master, when are we going to find Sword Disciple's tomb? I'm called Sword Maiden now, but I still don't have a sword of my own," Wu Shi muttered.

She changed topics quickly.

"Let's not go looking. The Zhou Mountain World... is very dangerous, and many people are watching it," Bai Xiaosheng said thoughtfully.

He was afraid that if Wu Shi went to the Zhou Mountain World, she might be discovered by the Nine Heavens Divine Palace.

If the Heavenly Emperor descended, even with his exceptional escape skills, he would likely be severely injured, if not killed.

After all, the Heavenly Emperor was someone even Dao Lords feared, and Dao Gods who had overcome the Three Calamities and Three Tribulations had to bow their heads before him.

Besides the Nine Heavens Divine Palace, other Dao Gods might also be watching the Zhou Mountain World, searching for the remains of the fallen Dao Lord to refine into a treasure to erase the nodes.

"Okay, Master," Wu Shi, who was usually carefree and loved to argue, this time obeyed like a well-behaved girl.

"You, stay in the Tu Wu Great World for now.

In three years, there will be the Innate Spirit Gathering, where some Dao Gods like me, born as divine treasures with spirits, will gather.

I'll ask around and see if there are any good swords."

"Master is the best." Wu Shi rushed over and threw herself into his arms.

He stood still, his body stiff.

Although he was a Dao God, he was actually quite young, not someone who had cultivated to this level through hard work.

With her warm, soft body in his arms, and her being his disciple, he felt a slight sense of taboo.

Pfft.

His emotions reacted.

"Haha, Master, you spat out gold coins! More private money for my little stash!"

Wu Shi quickly grabbed the coins, her peach-blossom eyes filled with a triumphant, sly smile.

Clearly, she had deliberately thrown herself into her master's arms.

"You..."

"Master, I'm curious. If you find a mistress in the future, and she kisses you, will you spit coins into her mouth?" Wu Shi's thoughts jumped around.

"Stop talking nonsense!" Bai Xiaosheng felt somewhat powerless.

"Master, you shouldn't find a mistress. If you spit coins for her, your disciple will be heartbroken," Wu Shi said, her eyes sparkling as if she were genuinely worried about her master's wealth.

Recently, the female priestess of the Tu Wu Great World had visited her master several times, dressed in revealing clothing, paying her respects in a very... suggestive manner.

This scheming, fox-like woman was clearly taking advantage of her master's youth and inexperience.

If it were any other Dao God, would the priestess dare to flirt so openly?

...

The Innate Spirit Gathering was grand.

A total of sixteen Dao Gods, born as divine treasures with spirits, attended.

The location was chosen in the Tu Wu Great World because Bai Xiaosheng was the newest Dao God.

These sixteen Dao Gods were all extraordinary, with profound auras. Among them, White Sugar Dao God was the strongest.

There were rumors that White Sugar Dao God had already overcome the Three Calamities and Three Tribulations, reaching a level of strength that was almost unimaginable.

The other Dao Gods all respected White Sugar Dao God.

In fact, it was largely because of White Sugar Dao God's presence that the lives of these divine treasure-born Dao Gods had improved.

In the past, newly born divine treasure Dao Gods were often hunted.

After all, divine treasures with spirits were still divine treasures. Devouring them... could allow one to reach the Dao God realm.

The Innate Spirit Gathering lasted for forty-nine days.

Bai Xiaosheng mostly just went through the motions.

After all, he was young and weak.

However... a single sentence from White Sugar Dao God left Bai Xiaosheng in a daze.

At that moment, Bai Xiaosheng sat on a bronze throne, his chin resting on his hand, seemingly lost in thought.

"Hehe, Master Moneybags?"

Just then, a clear, bell-like laugh rang out.

A figure in a red dress walked in. Even though she wore a mask, Bai Xiaosheng could still sense the teasing in her tone.

It was only during this Innate Spirit Gathering that Wu Shi learned her master's formal title.

Dao God Moneybags.

Yes, simple, direct, and a bit tacky.

No wonder her master had never told her his name.

She hadn't expected her master to be so shy.

"Master, your penniless disciple has no money. Can you lend me some?" Wu Shi stretched out her fair hand, smiling sweetly, her fox-like face exuding charm.

Only when she was alone with her master would she remove her mask.

Looking at Wu Shi, Bai Xiaosheng recalled White Sugar Dao God's words. He asked solemnly, "Wu Shi, how many years have you been with me?"

Wu Shi's smile slowly faded. "One hundred and twenty-seven years and three months."

"Wu Shi, your nature has always been lively, and you love to explore the outside world.

Your master is lazy by nature and prefers to play it safe, always hiding in the Tu Wu Great World.

Staying here for so many years, suppressing your true nature, you've suffered.

Yesterday, White Sugar Dao God mentioned that he wants to take you as his true disciple.

A lofty Dao God like White Sugar Dao God is not something a mediocre Dao God like me can compare to.

By following him, you'll have a bright future and won't have to suppress your true nature.

Most importantly, didn't you want a sword? White Sugar Dao God has a sword, a legendary treasure.

Wielding it, you could kill Dao Gods.

If you become his disciple, that sword will be yours," Bai Xiaosheng said slowly.

Wu Shi's identity was mysterious, and if it were exposed, Bai Xiaosheng's strength might not be enough to protect her.

If Wu Shi became White Sugar Dao God's disciple, even if the Nine Heavens Divine Palace came looking for trouble, they would have to consider White Sugar Dao God's reputation.

After all, the leader of the Nine Heavens Divine Palace had once fought White Sugar Dao God and lost.

So, by following White Sugar Dao God, Wu Shi would be safe.

Moreover, White Sugar Dao God's offer was extremely generous.

Most of the Dao Gods present would likely want to become White Sugar Dao God's disciples.

"Old man, what are you talking about!" Wu Shi glared at Bai Xiaosheng angrily. "A dog doesn't complain about a poor home, and a child doesn't complain about an ugly mother."

The heartfelt master-disciple bond Bai Xiaosheng had imagined, with tearful goodbyes, did not happen.

He had thought his disciple might grab his sleeve and pitifully say, "Master, don't send me away."

But instead...

He couldn't help but facepalm. "Can't you use a more elegant metaphor?"

"No," Wu Shi shook her head. "Don't bring this up again, or I'll make you spit out gold coins every day!"

"Sigh, it seems I'm stuck with you for life," Bai Xiaosheng didn't know whether to feel happy or worried.

"Master, it's because you're rich."

"Your disciple... loves money the most."

"Master, it's because your disciple is filial, beautiful, and kind-hearted, and can't bear to leave you alone.

If I became White Sugar Dao God's disciple, I might come back one day to find you being manipulated by those big-breasted priestesses."

"I used a lot of willpower to refuse White Sugar Dao God, giving up this immense fortune."

"Because of this, your disciple lost a sword. Master, you have to compensate me with one!"

"It doesn't need to be as fancy as White Sugar Dao God's treasure sword. A sword made of coins will do!"

Wu Shi chattered on, her words flowing endlessly.

Bai Xiaosheng looked at his disciple and said seriously, "Alright, your master will definitely forge a good sword for you."

He was worried but also determined to create a high-quality sword.

He couldn't let his disciple settle for less.

Of course, it might also be his competitive side acting up.

If White Sugar Dao God was gifting a treasure sword, his gift couldn't be too shabby.

"Thank you, Master." Wu Shi smiled sweetly. "Master, since you like to play it safe, in the future, your disciple will wield a sword and slay your enemies for you."

She had always remembered the Dao God who had injured her master.

One day, she would take revenge.

...

The matter with White Sugar Dao God came to an end.

But many people heard that White Sugar Dao God had wanted to take Dao God Moneybags' disciple, Sword Maiden, as his disciple and gift her a treasure.

However, Sword Maiden had refused.

The world thought Sword Maiden was ungrateful.

After all, White Sugar Dao God was qualified to be Dao God Moneybags' master.

People lamented and wondered what kind of talent Sword Maiden had to make White Sugar Dao God want to take her as a disciple.

Wu Shi, who was at the center of the public opinion storm, was no different from before.

She practiced her sword, cultivated, and teased her master to spit out some private money.

But one day, as golden snow fell from the sky, Wu Shi fell ill.

"Master, I'm so cold, so hungry."

Wu Shi curled up in her master's arms, her body icy, her face pale.

Bai Xiaosheng looked at Wu Shi, his face filled with worry. He held her cold hands.

Spells and divine powers couldn't warm her.

He could only clumsily rub her hands or hold her closer to share his warmth.

"The Dao Fruit... is transforming her body."

"Will she remember her past?"

"Will she still recognize me as her master?"

He speculated that Wu Shi was the Dao Lord of Devouring that Black Crow Dao Lord had mentioned.

Such a prodigy would have a future no less impressive than White Sugar Dao God's.

He, on the other hand, had nothing special except for being rich.

If her true spirit awakened, would she still recognize him as her master?