Measurement of Artifact Names was as warm and smooth as jade. The restored Spirit Tool began to regain its former glory, along with the entire Measuring Tool.
Tai Shu Yun looked displeased as she examined the Measuring Tool in her hands. Although it had regained its original appearance and was no longer the dark object it once was, it clearly revealed its true nature, confirming Zuo Dao's suspicion that it was made from the celestial material known as Tear Jade.
The material Tear Jade had long since disappeared from this realm. Its greatest function lay in its conductivity of energy. Furthermore, being a mineral from the celestial realm, even if the Spirit Tool was rendered unusable, it could still be used to strike someone without anyone being able to withstand it.
At this moment, the essence had returned to the Measuring Tool. If it weren't for its presence, Tai Shu Yun's bonding ritual would have been much more troublesome. Although an unbound Celestial Artifact was easier to bond with, a Celestial Artifact without a Spirit Tool would be far more unruly.
Seeing Tai Shu Yun's distressed expression made the essence want to bang its head against a wall. As a Celestial Artifact, being in such a predicament was indeed peculiar.
However, due to Tai Shu Yun, Zuo Dao rarely put away his irreverent attitude and showed a serious side for the first time in front of the Ladies.
With both the Deception Formation and Locking Formation as foundations, Zuo Dao truly did not want to create too much commotion. He then unleashed seven or eight more Great Formations, including Nine Sons Exorcising Demons, Six Harmonies Azure Dragon, and Transformative Kill all at once.
The essence inside the measuring tool broke into a cold sweat. What on earth was this guy? His methods were too ruthless; if no one came looking for trouble, that would be fine, but if someone reckless barged in... At this thought, the essence couldn't help but shiver. Offending anyone was bad enough, but offending this gentleman right here was not an option!
After completing all this, Zuo Dao seemed to finally relax. However, he appeared to remember something and hurried over to where the two women were standing.
"Excuse me, ladies, could I trouble you for a moment?" Zuo Dao rubbed his hands together as he looked at them.
"What do you need? Go bother your Sister Yun, why come to us?" Feng Miaomiao replied with an unhappy expression. It wasn't because of Tai Shu Yun obtaining the Celestial Artifact, but rather she couldn't stand seeing Zuo Dao's serious demeanor. They were all women; why should there be any difference in treatment?
"This is just a preliminary trouble before I can bother her properly. Alright, never mind; you two go have some fun for now and come out later," Zuo Dao thought better of telling them the truth and directly pulled both women into the Wangfeng Platform.
After doing all this, Zuo Dao finally approached Tai Shu Yun.
"Don't feel wronged; this is for your own good. If it weren't for the essence choosing you, you'd actually be more suited to be with Feng Miaomiao," he said while shaking his head. The attributes of the Measuring Tool were best suited for a host like Feng Miaomiao, yet it had chosen Tai Shu Yun, which was unexpected for Zuo Dao.
Upon hearing this, Tai Shu Yun threw the measuring tool into Zuo Dao's arms in frustration.
"Then go find her, why do you want me to recognize you as my master?" Now it was her turn to be unwilling.
In matters of importance, Zuo Dao had always let them do as they pleased, but when it came to significant issues, Zuo Dao was never careless.
"Alright, you don't want to, do you?" Zuo Dao looked at Tai Shu Yun and asked seriously.
"I don't want to. You can give your Feng Meow Meow to someone else." Tai Shu Yun was also angry; she had already felt a bit wronged because of the coexistence of the Three Women, and she never expected Zuo Dao would use such evidence against her.
There were some matters Zuo Dao had wanted to resolve for a long time; he just hadn't found the right opportunity. He initially thought to use the recognition of a master to settle this issue, but unexpectedly, Tai Shu Yun was throwing a tantrum. Usually, Zuo Dao might have tried to appease her, but now he didn't have time to indulge in such emotional entanglements.
Zuo Dao said nothing and simply waved his hand, opening a door in the formation.
"Go ahead."
Upon hearing this, Tai Shu Yun suddenly felt crushed. She never expected Zuo Dao would say such a thing. For a moment, she was at a loss, standing there frozen.
She wanted to leave immediately, but just as she tried to lift her leg, she found her feet felt as heavy as lead; she couldn't take that step no matter how hard she tried. Tears as big as beans swirled in her eyes.
Zuo Dao looked at her without saying a word, just standing there quietly.
Liang hadn't anticipated things would turn out this way. He suddenly stepped out from behind the measuring stick, feeling quite frustrated.
"What kind of play are you two putting on?"
"Shut up! If it weren't for the fact that a Spirit Tool takes too long to nurture, I would have wiped you out already. I don't want this foolish woman throwing a tantrum at me."
Hearing Zuo Dao's words, sweat broke out on Liang's forehead in an instant. This was definitely something only a master could handle. But why should it concern him if she didn't recognize her master?
The couple's argument had taken a toll on the Spirit Tool.
"Is there anyone like you? Do you think I'm happy carrying an old man around as a girl?" Tai Shu Yun could no longer hold back.
Damn, how could I forget about this? Zuo Dao slapped his forehead. He had completely overlooked this point; after all, it was an old man's image. If it came out during a fight, he would be laughed at. Zuo Dao had never considered the girl's desire to look good.
"It's all my fault; I forgot about this." As long as he could find the reason, it would be easy to fix. However, the more pressing issue now was how to cheer Tai Shu Yun up!
"What are you still doing here? Do you want me to destroy you?" Before Zuo Dao could finish, she dashed back into the ruler, closing off her senses in the process.
"Alright, alright, it's all my fault." Zuo Dao approached Tai Shu Yun and gently wiped away her tears. "Look at you; you haven't even cried yet, and your eyes are already swollen. If you go out like this, you'll be a sight."
"Mind your own business." Tai Shu Yun turned away, presenting Zuo Dao with a delicate profile. However, she had somewhat forgiven him in her heart.
Zuo Dao gently turned Tai Shu Yun's shoulder towards him.
"I'm actually doing this for your own good. If you want to stay by my side, you need to learn to become stronger. Although everything is fine now with me around, I might not always have time to take care of you in the future." Looking at Tai Shu Yun's slightly reddened eyes, Zuo Dao spoke softly.
"The stronger you become, the more focused I can be on my tasks later on. It's not that I can't protect you; it's just that I can't always be by your side. Do you understand?"
"But that old man is just too..." Tai Shu Yun felt her face flush under Zuo Dao's gaze.
"Alright, I get it. Don't worry; once you recognize me as your master, I'll definitely give you a cute spirit tool that you'll love," Zuo Dao promised while patting his chest.
"I'll trust you this once. If you don't deliver, even if it means damaging my body, I won't want that old man," Tai Shu Yun declared with determination. Hearing her resolve made Zuo Dao reflect deeply; it seemed he would have to consider these girls' aesthetic preferences when looking for Celestial Artifacts in the future!
With Tai Shu Yun's issue resolved, it was time to deal with the spirit tool. He casually pulled it out from the ruler.
Looking at Zuo Dao in front of him, Liang couldn't help but feel even more afraid. Who on earth was this person? They could actually pull him out of the Celestial Artifact without needing his consent at all.
"Are all your Spirit Tools in fixed forms?" Zuo Dao asked, genuinely puzzled. He had no information on this matter. Who would ever think to ponder the appearance of a Spirit Tool when they were full?
"Not exactly. I just took on my master's appearance after being with him for so long," Elder Liang replied honestly.
"That makes things easier. Yun'er doesn't accept you because of your appearance. You should be able to handle it yourself," Zuo Dao thought of the saying "From the Heart." As long as he could change, it would be fine.
"If Yun'er is not satisfied, I'll just have you remade."
Liang merely smiled at this remark; he had finally seen through Zuo Dao's character. Though he spoke harshly, he was actually quite a decent person.
"Don't worry, I understand. You know how much benefit I gain from recognizing her as my master. If the host is not satisfied, that would be my loss." Liang then gave Zuo Dao a reassuring look before returning to his original form.
"Alright, now that all your concerns are resolved, let's get started. Once you finish, help those two find a Celestial Artifact, and then we can go back."
With all the troubles settled, both sides were pleased, which also had certain benefits for recognizing a master.
Although Tai Shu Yun could be a bit temperamental, she quickly adjusted her mood upon realizing how important it was to recognize the Celestial Artifact as her master and entered a state of complete focus.
In terms of talent, all three women were top-notch, though Zuo Dao was an exception.
"Let's begin; pay attention," Zuo Dao said. Tai Shu Yun then forced a drop of her blood from between her brows and let it fall onto Liang.
In an instant, a brilliant light flashed. If Zuo Dao hadn't set up the formation early on to ensure that the entire Ice Shimmer Star could see it, even so, some light still burst forth beyond the formation.
Outside Zuo Dao's chamber were members of the Long Family, including three Elders. The fleeting flash of light immediately caught their attention.
"This light feels somewhat familiar," one of the Elders, Dragon Swallowing Water, remarked.
Any cultivator from the Dragon Clan who had the opportunity to enter the Robbery Realm would practice near the Measuring Tool. This was because, even if the Measuring Tool was damaged, it was still a Celestial Artifact, and the faint aura it emitted unconsciously could provide countless benefits to cultivators in the Great Star Domain.
If it weren't for the Measuring Tool's insatiable appetite, which made the Dragon Clan feel they were losing more than they gained, they wouldn't have considered auctioning off a Celestial Artifact. Moreover, the Long Family had already prepared for a failed auction but couldn't resist the allure of Zuo Dao and High-Quality Spirit Stones, which ultimately led to the Measuring Tool falling into Zuo Dao's hands.
"This aura is so familiar; it seems to belong to that Celestial Artifact," Dragon Strike Water, who had also practiced near the Celestial Artifact, blurted out.
"Could it be!?" Dragon Swallowing Water suddenly thought of something he found hard to believe.
"Is it recognizing a master inside?" Dragon Strike Water also realized.
After all, the Dragon Clan had invested so much effort into the Celestial Artifact; even if they hadn't succeeded a hundred times, they had done so dozens of times. Didn't this light resemble that of recognizing a master?
"Violent Water, quickly inform the family head and all the Elders," Dragon Swallowing Water urged one remaining Elder.
They truly didn't believe that Zuo Dao and his group had the ability to make the Celestial Artifact recognize a master. However, they couldn't take that risk; if their opponent succeeded in recognizing a master, then the Dragon Clan would suffer significant losses.
When it came to High-Quality Spirit Stones and Celestial Artifacts, they knew which was more valuable without needing anyone to tell them.
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