The Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Clans All Want Me to Stay? Then Let's Talk Resources First!

At the junction of mountains and rivers.

Looking into Lu Yuan's golden eyes, which were clearly showing interest, Qi Yue finally felt more confident. He had only come to inspect the effects of the Fire Tide, but he hadn't expected to encounter such a special Primordial Giant Beast. Now that he had discovered that the Wu Earth Essence Qi was indeed suitable for the beast, he naturally wanted to establish further contact.

"Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan, the Qilin Clan has long been involved in the central and parts of the eastern mountains of the Primordial World, and is very familiar with many innate earth spirit lands," Qi Yue said calmly. "If you are willing to go and take a look, I can personally lead the way, and the clan is also willing to offer you suitable Wu Earth Essence Qi in exchange."

Lu Yuan listened attentively but did not immediately agree to stay long-term.

Now that he has dealt with the Dragon Clan and the Phoenix Clan, he naturally understands that these innate great clans all hope to maintain contact with him. In particular, the Qilin Clan seems to value the growing mountains and rivers on his back as well.

"I can lead the way, but what does your Qilin Clan want me to do?" Lu Yuan asked directly, his gaze still fixed on Qi Yue, clearly preferring to clarify the responsibilities of both sides beforehand.

Qi Yue did not hide anything.

The Qilin Clan is currently cultivating many of the earth's Spirit Veins in the central part of the Primordial World. Some of the karst regions are constantly eroded by malevolent forces, and there are also some special karst veins that require strong physical strength to stabilize. If Lu Yuan is willing to stay nearby for a long time, he can naturally provide a lot of help.

At this point, Qi Yue glanced again at the forest on Lu Yuan's back.

"Furthermore, this mountain range of yours is still growing. The Qilin Clan is most familiar with the earth's energy and spirit. If you are willing to establish a long-term relationship, we can also help you further stabilize the spiritual land within, making the creatures living there more secure."

After hearing this, Lu Yuan was indeed somewhat tempted.

He might not need to stay long-term if he were simply provided with a suitable ley line for cultivation, but if the Qilin Clan could help him stabilize the Whaleback Mountains, it would indeed be a rather special benefit, especially since those little creatures on his back have been living there for many years now, and he has gradually gotten used to carrying them with him.

However, Qi Yue quickly explained that if he truly accepted the long-term support of the Qilin Clan, the clan would naturally hope that he could assist in protecting the territory when necessary, and that he could not completely stand aside when major disputes occurred.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan already had a judgment in his mind.

These conditions are similar to the ideas previously proposed by Shen Ni, Ancestral Dragon, and Yuan Feng, except that the three races have different resources and the responsibilities they need to undertake are also different.

"We can take a look at the ley lines, and we can discuss cooperation, but a long-term stationing is out of the question for now," Lu Yuan said slowly. "I want to continue traveling around. If you have suitable resources, I can exchange them for other resources, or help with some things within my capabilities."

Although Qi Yue was slightly disappointed, he did not insist further.

He had already heard about Lu Yuan's character from Feng Ling, and knew that the other party had refused the recruitment of Shen Ni and Ancestral Dragon. Now that he was willing to go with him to the central region to inspect the earth spirit resources, it was already a good start.

Standing to the side, Feng Ling couldn't help but laugh when she heard Qi Yue propose long-term support, "Qi Yue, you're really quick on your feet. Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan has only been gone from Southern Heaven for a short time, and you're already discussing sending him to the Qilin Clan to cultivate."

Qi Yue turned to look at her, a smile appearing on his face.

"The mountains and rivers on your back are indeed very compatible with the Wu Earth Essence Qi. Since I have happened to meet you, I should naturally have a serious discussion with you. Did the Phoenix Clan not invite you beforehand?"

Feng Ling didn't hide anything and directly stated that Yuan Feng was willing to provide a fire vein for Lu Yuan to cultivate in, but Lu Yuan was not willing to stay for a long time, so the two sides finally chose to exchange resources freely.

After listening, Qi Yue's expression changed slightly.

He already knew that Lu Yuan had dealings with the Dragon Clan, but he didn't expect the Phoenix Clan to value it so much as well. Even Yuan Feng had personally made arrangements. It seemed that he had really encountered a special being that all the clans wanted to befriend.

Just as the two were talking, a familiar aura of a blue dragon suddenly came from above a waterway flowing from the eastern mountains to the south.

Feng Ling noticed something was wrong first, looked up, and then couldn't help but chuckle.

"What a coincidence, it seems there are more than just our two clans here today."

Lu Yuan also slowly turned his head.

A blue dragon thousands of miles long was flying along the water veins, its body swirling with Water Spirit Qi, clearly having spotted the enormous dark golden whale in the sky.

The visitor was none other than Ao Lan.

She was previously in charge of the lower reaches of the Azure Mystic River, and now she was ordered to inspect a tributary at the southeast border, and also to check whether the Water Spirit Qi in the vicinity had been affected by the Southern Heaven Fire Tide. Unexpectedly, as soon as she arrived, she found that Lu Yuan was also nearby.

"Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan?" Ao Lan couldn't help but stop, her previously serious patrolling expression instantly turning into obvious surprise. "I thought you had already gone to the depths of Southern Heaven, I didn't expect to run into you here so soon."

Lu Yuan was naturally in a good mood when he saw an acquaintance.

"Just came from the Fire Domain, planning to head to the central region. Is this water vein also under your jurisdiction?"

Ao Lan shook her head and explained that she was only responsible for inspecting several tributaries connected to the Azure Mystic River. Elder Ao Xuan also asked her to bring new information: the Eastern Sea had collected another batch of Mystic Water Essence that could be used for exchange. If Lu Yuan needed it in the future, he could contact the Dragon Clan as previously agreed.

"Elder Ao Xuan specifically asked me to inquire about the effects of the Mystic Water Essence you absorbed previously. If the quantity is insufficient, he can arrange for some more for you," Ao Lan said earnestly, before noticing Feng Ling and Qi Yue standing to the side.

After confirming that Qi Yue came from the Qilin Clan and learning that Lu Yuan was preparing to go to the central region to examine the Wu Earth Essence Qi, Ao Lan's expression gradually became somewhat complicated.

"So the Qilin Clan is also planning to cooperate with Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan." Ao Lan couldn't help but sigh, his gaze sweeping between Qi Yue and Feng Ling, already understanding that all three clans now highly valued this special Grand Void Sky Whale.

Feng Ling smiled and said, "His Majesty Yuan Feng has already agreed to provide the Southern Heaven Fire Vein, and His Majesty Ancestral Dragon has naturally made arrangements as well. Now that the Qilin Clan has also provided the Wu Earth Essence Qi, Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan probably won't have to worry about not finding suitable resources in the future."

After listening, Qi Yue did not rush to argue.

He was well aware that the Dragon Clan was skilled in Profound Water, the Phoenix Clan controlled Li Fire, and the Qilin Clan was familiar with the Wu Earth veins. Each of the three clans had its own strengths. What Lu Yuan really needed right now was clearly different energies that could help him continue to grow.

Looking at Lu Yuan, Ao Lan couldn't help but remind him, "If you need the Mystic Water Essence from the Eastern Sea, you can contact me anytime. I'll relay your plans to go to the Central Region to Elder Ao Xuan, so he doesn't think you've been staying in Southern Heaven all this time."

Feng Ling added, "Although the Southern Heaven Fire Vein is a bit hotter, you've already experienced the effects of a suitable amount of Li Fire. Once your physical body is stronger, you can try higher-quality fire spirit essence. The Phoenix Clan's cooperation agreement still stands."

Qi Yue finally spoke, his tone very calm. "The Innate Wu Earth essence in the central region is beneficial to your bones and the mountains and rivers on your back. If you can continue to absorb it, it may make the existing earth energy circulation more stable. I am willing to personally lead the way."

After the three finished speaking, their gazes almost simultaneously fell on Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan found the scene before him somewhat amusing.

Good heavens! When I first left the Northern Land, I was planning to search for suitable Cultivation Resources everywhere. But after arriving in the Eastern Sea and Southern Heaven, even the Qilin Clan has come to my door. All three families are willing to exchange their innate essence with me.

In the past, Lu Yuan would never have dared to imagine such a thing happening.

However, he was also very clear that the three races were willing to provide resources, and naturally hoped to gain practical benefits through cooperation. He was currently able to devour the ferocious evil, withstand a portion of the Li Fire, and possess such a massive physical body, so he was indeed worthy of serious attention from all parties.

"There's no need for everyone to argue. I don't intend to associate with only one party," Lu Yuan said slowly, his voice carrying along the Sea of Clouds. "The essence of Profound Water, Li Fire, and Wu Earth Essence Qi each has its uses. Whoever has suitable resources and can agree on the terms, I'm naturally willing to exchange."

After hearing this, Ao Lan finally smiled again.

She already knew that Lu Yuan was unwilling to join any faction, and the fact that he could continue to cooperate with the Dragon Clan was already in line with the Ancestral Dragon's previous arrangements, so there was no need for conflict to arise because of the appearance of the Qilin Clan.

Feng Ling nodded slightly.

Southern Heaven has just experienced Fire Tide, and the Phoenix Clan still has many fire veins that need to be maintained. The fact that she was able to establish a good relationship with Lu Yuan this time means that there will naturally be many opportunities for cooperation in the future. Forcing him to stay for a long time would only complicate matters.

Qi Yue looked towards the distant central mountains and rivers, already considering which earth spirit lands would be most suitable for Lu Yuan to inspect. After all, the giant beast in front of them was enormous, and if the chosen area was too narrow, even simple movement could cause a lot of trouble.

The young Qilin, Phoenix Clan spirit bird, and aquatic Flood Dragon that had followed nearby were completely dumbfounded.

Having lived in their respective clans since childhood, they naturally knew the status of the Ancestral Dragon, the Yuan Feng, and the high-ranking members of the Qilin Clan. Now, the fact that the three clans were simultaneously vying for the cooperation of a giant alien beast truly shocked them.

A young Qilin couldn't help but look at its companion, its voice low. "The Wu Earth Essence Qi of our Qilin Clan's Earth element is something that many innate beings can't even obtain. Now, the elder is actually offering it up to Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan to discuss an exchange?"

The Blue-Horned Qilin beside him nodded slowly, but its gaze remained fixed on the forest floor behind Lu Yuan, its eyes still filled with deep surprise.

"Didn't you see? There's already a real mountain range on his back, and it will continue to grow. If given enough Wu Earth Essence Qi, it might actually nurture an even more vast spiritual land in the future."

Upon hearing this, the several Flood Dragons brought by Ao Lan couldn't help but look up to observe. One of the Golden Immortal Flood Dragons even noticed that the rocky ground on Lu Yuan's back, which had just absorbed the Earth Spirit Essence Qi, was now thicker and more stable than before.

Lu Yuan ignored the discussions and focused on sensing the Wu Earth Essence Qi he had just absorbed.

The gentle energy continued to nourish his bones, and the previously loose rock layers on his back stabilized, making him increasingly certain that this kind of energy was indeed useful to him.

Then, Lu Yuan slowly turned his head to look at Qi Yue.

"Are those earth spirit lands in the central region far from here, as you just mentioned?"

Qi Yue looked up towards the northwest, and after sensing carefully for a moment, he replied that the nearest innate earth spirit vein was located on the outer edge of the central mountains. Although the journey was not short, it wouldn't take too long for Lu Yuan, who was moving through the Sea of Clouds.

"The climate there is relatively mild, so it's suitable for you to try it out first. Once you've confirmed the effects, you can decide whether to continue deeper," Qi Yue said slowly, clearly having carefully considered Lu Yuan's cultivation needs.

After listening, Lu Yuan finally made up his mind.

Currently, a significant amount of the Mystic Water Essence has been absorbed, and the Li Fire has also completed one attempt. The remaining Chaos Demon God flesh and blood still need to be slowly digested. Let's first go to the central region to check on the Wu Earth Essence Qi, which will provide a good opportunity to continue searching for resources suitable for physical growth.

He slowly stretched out his giant fins, and his enormous dark gold body began to move again. The surrounding Sea of Clouds rippled to both sides, and the forest on his back, nourished by the earth spirit, remained stable under the protection of the pale gold light curtain.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you to lead the way." Lu Yuan looked at Qi Yue, his voice already filled with anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yue finally smiled. He then nodded to Feng Ling and Ao Lan respectively. With each step of his four hooves, a rich Earth Spirit Qi slowly gathered, carrying him towards the central mountains.

Feng Ling did not follow, as she had to return to Southern Heaven to deal with the aftermath of the Fire Tide. Ao Lan also needed to continue inspecting the waterways at the southeastern border. The two of them agreed on their future contact methods with Lu Yuan, and then turned and left.

Lu Yuan gently swayed his tail fin, and his massive body slowly swam northwestward with Qi Yue.

The continuous mountain range below gradually became thicker and heavier, and the originally obvious fire Spiritual Qi was constantly weakening, replaced by an increasingly dense innate Earth Spirit Qi.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, his golden eyes slowly gazing at the distant mountains and rivers. The Chaos Origin within his body, which had not yet been fully digested, also began to flow gently with the changes in the surrounding earth's energy.