Do I Have No Shame?

Queen Mother of the West had taken form from the first wisp of innate yin energy, so naturally, her beauty was beyond compare.

Yet Li Xinghe's gaze rested on the Innate Ren Water Peach Tree.

This was a true Innate Spiritual Root, not the Peach Tree replanted after being scattered in later generations. Their effects were naturally worlds apart.

"May I ask what instructions this Great God has upon visiting Jade Pool?" Queen Mother of the West asked respectfully.

"Ah!" As the saying went, one did not strike a smiling face. Queen Mother of the West had been exceptionally courteous, so Li Xinghe could find no reason to seize the Peach Tree.

He could not exactly force anyone he met to treat him to dumplings.

Just then, a powerful aura descended. "Disciple, come out quickly. Your master has obtained an Innate Supreme Treasure containing the innate Dao of Yin and Yang. You may study it together with me."

"Well, well, isn't this my man Yin Yang? What, still not convinced? You chased me all the way to Kunlun?" Li Xinghe said with a grin.

Yin Yang Demon God nearly turned around and left, but remembering that his disciple was still here, he ultimately stopped.

There was no need to think about it. Li Xinghe had definitely come for the Peach Tree.

"Li Xinghe, you already obtained the Yellow Middle Plum. This Peach Tree is of little use to you, so why must you press so aggressively?" Yin Yang Demon God said coldly.

"Master, you misunderstand. This Great God has not tried to seize the Peach Tree." Queen Mother of the West smiled.

That flattering remark made Li Xinghe look at Queen Mother of the West differently.

As expected of the future Chief of Primordial Female Immortals, with just a few words, she made it difficult for Li Xinghe to make a move.

In later generations, East Prince would clash head-on with Di Jun and Tai Yi because of his excessive ambition, only to die and have his Dao vanish.

Meanwhile, Queen Mother of the West would withdraw to West Kunlun and cease participating in the disputes of the Primordial Wilderness.

Although the rulers of the Heavenly Court would change several times in later generations, the Queen Mother of the West became a legend. As one of Purple Cloud Palace's Three Thousand Red Dust Guests, she survived countless calamities, which was enough to prove her wisdom.

"Yin Yang, you really have a good scheme. Both the first wisp of innate yang energy and the first wisp of innate yin energy to take form became your disciples." Li Xinghe spoke pointedly.

Among Chaos's many Demon Gods, aside from Hongjun and Luohu, Yin Yang Demon God was considered one of the cleverer ones. He knew to make arrangements in the Primordial Wilderness in advance.

However, he was destined to fail. Queen Mother of the West was at least someone noteworthy, but East Prince was not worth mentioning, stupid as a pig or dog.

"Aren't you making arrangements too? You even dare protect the Phoenix Clan. Aren't you afraid the Heavenly Dao will settle accounts with you in the future?" Yin Yang Demon God held a deep grudge against him.

Li Xinghe said no more and merely looked at Queen Mother of the West. Forget seizing the Peach Tree; asking for a few fruits was not excessive, was it?

"Queen Mother of the West, I have a Yellow Middle Plum fruit here. I would like to exchange it for some peaches." Li Xinghe directly took out the Yellow Middle Plum.

Yin Yang Demon God ground his teeth in hatred. The Yellow Middle Plum had originally belonged to another of his disciples. Now Li Xinghe had taken one disciple and come to his other disciple to trade for peaches. Did he have no shame at all?

Queen Mother of the West accepted the Yellow Middle Plum and carefully sensed it. She was instantly shocked. This fruit was no weaker than the peaches, and perhaps even stronger.

Although it had some side effects, they meant nothing to ninety-nine percent of the beings in the Primordial Wilderness.

There were countless beings in this world, yet fewer than one in a hundred million could reach Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and among Grand Unity Golden Immortals, those who could break through to Quasi-Saint were even rarer.

"The peaches have happened to ripen. I shall fetch them at once." Queen Mother of the West was quick-witted. Seeing Yin Yang Demon God's expression, she knew he had surely suffered at Li Xinghe's hands before.

Even her master could not handle him, much less her. Li Xinghe was willing to trade the Yellow Middle Plum for them, so she already felt fortunate.

"If you do not mind, I would also like some branches. I have some Three Lights Divine Water here, which can replenish the Peach Tree's depleted origin."

At this point, Yin Yang Demon God did not even dare speak. As long as his disciple had no objections, it was fine. If he forcibly stepped in and ended up being made to eat dumplings again, he would be finished.

Seeing Queen Mother of the West comply with every request, Li Xinghe was highly satisfied. If Yin Yang Demon God had not already taken her as his disciple, he might have entertained such thoughts himself.

"Yin Yang, you have taken in a good disciple. But as her master, you are somewhat..." Li Xinghe did not continue.

Watching Li Xinghe's departing back, Yin Yang Demon God's teeth itched with hatred. I already kept my mouth shut, and you still badmouth me in front of my disciple. Do I have no shame?

"Disciple, if you encounter that thief in the future, be sure to stay far away from him," Yin Yang Demon God warned.

Queen Mother of the West smiled faintly. She instead found Li Xinghe quite interesting. Despite possessing boundless magical power, he was still willing to exchange treasures with her.

As for the peaches, even if they were gone, they could grow again. Her losses were not great; it would merely take more time.

After leaving Kunlun Mountain, Li Xinghe arrived at Wuzhuang Temple. There was no helping it—there were only so many Innate Spiritual Roots, and even fewer that could be found.

By then, Zhenyuanzi had already become acquainted with his old friend Hongyun.

The two usually discussed the Dao beneath the Ginseng Fruit Tree. Whenever they needed to, they would pluck a couple of Ginseng Fruits to consume. Their days were truly carefree.

The Ginseng Fruit Tree took three thousand years to blossom, another three thousand years to bear fruit, and yet another three thousand years to ripen. Though it was far inferior to the Yellow Middle Plum, it had the advantage of producing many fruits and having virtually no side effects.

Cultivators of the Primordial Wilderness casually entered seclusion for thousands or tens of thousands of years, so Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun could eat them frequently.

"Both of you possess great Fortune. What a pity!" Li Xinghe appeared directly inside Wuzhuang Temple.

Like Queen Mother of the West, the two were well-mannered and knew Li Xinghe was not someone to provoke.

"We did not know this Great God was coming and failed to welcome you from afar." Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun were incomparably respectful.

"No need for such courtesy. I came today to exchange for some Ginseng Fruits." Li Xinghe stated his purpose directly.

Zhenyuanzi would become the ancestor of Earth Immortals in the future and wield the Earth Book. Though he could not compare with a Saint, even Saints would not dare touch him.

The Earth Book was connected to the earth veins of the entire Primordial World. Prosperity and ruin were shared alike, and even Saints could not bear that Cause and Effect.

As for Hongyun, he originally had the potential to Become Saint, but his temperament was simply too kind, leading him to be plotted against.

Li Xinghe had no conflict of interest with them, nor was there any need to make enemies.

The Primordial Wilderness was not merely about fighting and killing. It was about connections and worldly affairs. They might prove useful in the future, so it was good to form a favorable bond today.

Zhenyuanzi said nothing further. With Li Xinghe's strength, his willingness to make an exchange was already giving him great face.

He took down nearly twenty ripe Ginseng Fruits from the tree of his own accord.

Li Xinghe also took out a Yellow Middle Plum. Perhaps Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun did not need it, but they could grant it to others in the future.

"I am skilled in deducing destiny. There is nothing to say about Zhenyuanzi—you possess Deep Fortune. In the countless eras to come, simply guard this Wuzhuang Temple and the Earth Book."

"As for Hongyun, do not give up your seat to others for no reason in the future. Also, stay away from Kunpeng. Remember this well!" Li Xinghe used Dao Sound to imprint his warning deep within Hongyun's mind.

The two did not understand. Aside from the Three Primal Races, most Innate Beings were still hiding in their own Dao grounds and cultivating in seclusion. They did not even know who Kunpeng was.

As for giving up a seat, that was even more profound and unfathomable, leaving them unable to make sense of it.

"Many thanks for this Great God's guidance." No matter what, the two respectfully bowed.

They could not see through Li Xinghe's cultivation. Such a mighty Great God could not possibly be joking with them.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun, you must always keep this Great God's warning in mind. Otherwise, I fear you may face the danger of perishing," Zhenyuanzi repeatedly urged.

With peaches and Ginseng Fruits in hand, Li Xinghe was thoroughly satisfied. He had also obtained part of the Peach Tree's branches.

Among the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots, only the Peach Tree could be transplanted. With the Three Lights Divine Water and Time Acceleration, he believed he would soon achieve peach freedom.