The Path of Survivor begins with obtaining titles

Given that his original body looked exactly like him and he had always wished for a sibling back on Earth being an only child, the existence of White Painting kind of fulfilled this desire.

White Painting nodded her agreement, quite pleased with her current appearance, a manifestation of her deepest desires.

At this moment, Zhang Dao Xuan gently patted White Painting’s head and said with a smile, “White Painting, you have a little over half a year left before your forced ascension to the Upper Realm. Rest well. After my departure, I’ll leave behind some measures, with which he will be able to locate you once you ascend.”

“Thank you, Master. Would you like me to clean the Secret Realm, and subdue any Monster Beasts that have been causing mischief?” voiced her gratitude before making the offer.

Shaking his head, Zhang Dao Xuan said, “No need. It would be rather dull if we were to subdue all the Monster Beasts in the Secret Realm.”

Looking regretful, he added, “It’s a pity you’ve stayed in the Secret Realm too long and can no longer leave. Otherwise, you could venture into the outside world.”

“Master, I am quite alright staying in the Secret Realm. Wandering the outside world holds no particular appeal for me,” calmly voiced White Painting. Ever since she had followed her master into the Secret Realm as a tiny snake, she had been cultivating here without ever stepping foot outside.

Though she wished to explore the outside world before her ascension, the restrictions of the Secret Realm made it impossible.

Picking up on the hint of yearning in White Painting’s eyes, Lin Yi proposed with a smile, “I do have a method, though I’m not sure if it’ll work.”

After his title of pet-slave was promoted to a senior level, the Spirit Pet Column was magnified. Also, the requirements for taking in spirit pets had changed.

Previously, it was required that the spirit pet accept him as its master before it could be placed in the Spirit Pet Column. After the upgrade, as long as a spirit pet had a certain level of affection for him, it could be kept in the Column.

Monster Beasts born and raised in the Secret Realm couldn’t leave, not even via activated teleportation portals. They were restricted by the Realm and couldn’t be teleported out.

Back when the Heaven Pill was being delivered, Golden Ape could only peer in from the other side of the teleportation portal, unable to cross over.

Having cultivated in the Secret Realm for a full thousand years, White Painting, who had transformed from a snake to a python, and now from a python to a Jiao Dragon, was already considered a part of the Secret Realm, hence teleportation was naturally impossible.

“Oh, could it be the method you often use to keep Zhi Ling away? I have been unable to figure out what method it is,” Zhang Dao Xuan couldn’t help questioning at this point.

The way Lin Yi conceals Zhi Ling was incredibly mysterious, far surpassing the rudimentary techniques of a Spirit Pet Bag. Even with his extensive wisdom, he hadn’t been able to discern it.

“Master, you could just think of it as a sort of storage space,” Lin Yi advised with a laugh. The Spirit Pet Column was, in fact, a space where spirit pets could dwell.

Zhang Dao Xuan nodded in understanding. “A storage space might not necessarily get around the restrictions of the Secret Realm. However, you could give it a try. Even if it fails, the Realm’s restrictions won’t result in any harm.”

“Alright, White Painting, relax your mind and don’t resist any drawing force.” Having agreed, Lin Yi placed his palm on White Painting’s shoulder.

Although the requirements for accepting a spirit pet into the Column had changed, the method for adding them remained the same – physical touch was necessary.

Next, he concentrated on bringing White Painting into the Spirit Pet Column. With a flash of light, she disappeared without a trace.

Zhang Dao Xuan, who was standing by, also showed a hint of surprise. This time, as Lin Yi performed his technique right next to him, he could not detect it at all.

Not even the aura from the space White Painting went into could be perceived.

Lin Yi immediately accessed the panel of his title and checked the Spirit Pet Column. Sure enough, there was a still image of White Painting in the Column, her expression identical to that of Zhi Ling’s back then.

He chuckled and said to Zhang Dao Xuan, “Master, teleport me to a remote spot within the jurisdiction of the Xuan Tian Realm Xuan Yuan Sect. I want to see if I can bring White Painting out.”

Zhang Dao Xuan nodded in approval, “You sure have a lot of secrets. If you manage to bring White Painting out, feel free to explore Xuan Tian Realm.”

“Master, can those old monsters of Primordial Infant perceive the Spirit Beast aura on White Painting?” Lin Yi asked about a concern he had.

In response, Zhang Dao Xuan denied, “White Painting has now reached the Transformation realm and has become a Jiao Dragon. Its cultivation level is similar to that of the human’s Divinity Transformation. Thus, it is impossible for those in the Nascent Soul Realm to sense the Spirit Beast aura.”

Lin Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief. He first went to the Giant Spirit Tree Herb Garden and put Zhi Ling into the Spirit Pet Column, then he went to the Fire Elemental area and consulted Fire Feather before also including it in the Spirit Pet Column.

Since they were all going to have a trip in another Cultivation World, he couldn’t leave Zhi Ling and Fire Feather behind.

Zhi Ling had always been cultivating in the Giant Spirit Tree Herb Garden, while Fire Feather was cultivating in the Fire Elemental area, where the abundance of Fire Element was most suitable for its cultivation.

At the time White Painting was Crossing Tribulation, Lin Yi didn’t disturb its seclusion.

After including both in the Spirit Pet Column, Lin Yi returned to Dan God’s Cave Mansion and had Zhang Dao Xuan open the teleportation passage to the Xuan Tian Realm.

The reason he did not go to the Heng Yuan World where he lived was because White Painting was about to ascend and suddenly he gained a sister who looked similar to him, neither of which he could find a suitable excuse for.

After the teleportation passage opened, he stepped in and quickly arrived in the Xuan Tian Realm. He flew up to the sky to take a look; it was not too far from the Xuan Yuan Sect.

Since they were wandering around in the outside world, naturally they wouldn’t just wander around desolate areas with White Painting. Exploring human cities would be the most meaningful.

Then, Lin Yi made sure the surroundings were safe before releasing Zhi Ling and Fire Feather.

After the two little ones came out and saw their surroundings, they cheered a few times, reminding them of the times they had fun with Lin Yi.

He patted Zhi Ling and Fire Feather on their heads, instructing, “Zhi Ling, Fire Feather, another sister will be coming out later. You two need to be polite, understand?”

Through his previous verification, he knew that the spaces in the Spirit Pet Column were separate and unconnected, which means that the Spirit Pets kept inside would not know who lived next door.

Zhi Ling and Fire Feather nodded immediately, looking around as if waiting for the sister to be teleported over.

Lin Yi opened the title panel and let White Painting out. A ray of light flashed, and White Painting appeared in the Xuan Tian Realm wearing a white dress. She hid her aura and looked like an ordinary girl.

When Zhi Ling and Fire Feather saw White Painting, they didn’t realize that this was the Big White Python, even though Zhi Ling had seen White Painting a few times, it didn’t dare to stare constantly.

They both looked puzzled because the sister in front of them seemed to look a lot like their master.

Fire Feather waved its wings friendly and called out to White Painting, greeting her.

Zhi Ling, however, cast a doubtful look at Lin Yi, then waved its small claws and chirped a few times. After a flash of lightning, it leaped onto White Painting’s shoulder and used its little claws to wrap around the neck.

Lin Yi coughed, if Zhi Ling knew that the one it was holding was actually White Painting, it would likely be scared and fall off the shoulder immediately.

A gentle smile appeared on White Painting’s face, she patted Zhi Ling and Fire Feather and spoke in a clear voice, “Brother, let’s get going.”

Lin Yi also nodded with a smile, “Alright, little sister, let’s have some fun.”

Although he had put White Painting in the Spirit Pet Column, he could communicate with her through Divine Sense. Of course, in the case of not acknowledging the master, it is unidirectional, he can only initiate communication, while White Painting cannot send out Divine Sense.

In their previous communication, they had also confirmed their identities and were addressing each other as siblings. He originally wanted White Painting to be the older sister as she was a thousand-year-old python while he was not yet a hundred years old, but she refused, insisting on recognizing him as her elder brother.

He had no choice but to agree, however, he did fulfill his wish of having a sister.

He hoped when the time came for Zhi Ling to transform, it wouldn’t turn into a little brat that looked like him, otherwise, he would have another daughter.