Once sobered up, Li Yuan rose and saw the Dragon Palace's main hall had been cleaned spotless.
At the same time, Yellow Dragon approached with a smile and asked, "Senior Brother, how did you find the Dragon Palace's hospitality?"
Li Yuan took a deep breath, dispelling the reek of alcohol from his body with his magic, and replied, "Very good, but the wine was a bit strong. I feel like Duobao and Kong Xuan got drunk to death." He glanced at the two lying motionless on prayer mats, tangled together, and couldn't help a jab.
Xuandu suddenly walked over and said softly, "I suppose it's been a long time since we've relaxed after descending the mountain. This was just a momentary indulgence in drink." He casually cast his magic into Duobao and Kong Xuan's bodies, instantly sobering them up.
Duobao shot Kong Xuan a complicated look and sighed, "I'd rather the knife in my back came from a blade."
Hearing this, Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh. "Oho, Junior Brother, that's quite a philosophical thing to say."
Guangchengzi asked curiously, "Yellow Dragon, Junior Brother, you called us all up—must be something important to discuss, right?"
Yellow Dragon nodded slightly and explained, "Indeed. All you fellow disciples came to help my Dragon Clan. Earlier, Senior Brother Li Yuan also offered strategies that let the Dragon Clan survive a calamity. To show our sincerity, the Dragon Clan has specially opened the Dragon Race Treasury wide, allowing all fellow disciples to choose freely. Whether it's a dharma treasure or a heavenly material earthly treasure, you may take one item. This is also the will of the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas."
The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas followed behind Yellow Dragon, nodding like chicks pecking at rice. Ao Guang, the most silver-tongued among them, hurriedly chimed in, "Dao Brother speaks truly. We specifically wanted to thank all you Dao Friends. And Kong Xuan, Dao Friend—former enemy, now friend. That relationship speaks for itself, right?"
Kong Xuan kept his face cold, determined to maintain his aloof and cool persona, sneering inwardly. "What Dragon Race Treasury? I couldn't care less."
Li Yuan's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected such a good thing to come his way. "Since it's come to this, I, as your elder brother, certainly can't refuse. That would hurt the friendship. Let's go—the Dragon Race Treasury." Brothers are driving Range Rovers; gifting me a Magotan isn't too much, is it? (Tag your good friend.)
Along the way, everyone was cheerful and full of laughter, looking forward to picking treasures from the Dragon Race Treasury. Only Kong Xuan remained aloof, still cold, still unmoved.
Boom—!!!
The great doors of the Dragon Race Treasury had long been opened by the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas. "All Dao Friends, please enter. Whatever catches your eye, take it."
Li Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly and thought to himself, "If the First Dragon knew you were this wasteful, he'd probably come back to life from sheer anger." The next moment, he stepped into the Dragon Race Treasury and looked up.
Countless flashes of Treasure Light dazzled his eyes. From Top-Grade Primordial Spiritual Treasures down to common heavenly material earthly treasures—anything that existed in the Primordial World could almost be found here.
Duobao's eyes went wide, staring fixedly at the many treasures and muttering, "If I slaughtered the Dragon Clan, all these dharma treasures would be mine, right?"
"Ah-da—!"
Li Yuan landed a flying kick, sending Duobao sprawling to the ground. He smiled at the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas and said, "This kid's just like that. He doesn't know how to joke."
Ao Guang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said bitterly, "This Dao Friend's ideas really are... unique. Dao Friend, if there's anything you fancy, take it away."
Li Yuan then went with his fellow disciples to pick suitable treasures. His gaze was immediately drawn by a thick, profound aura of fortune.
Looking closely, it was none other than the First Dragon Essence Blood.
"First Dragon Essence Blood again, and with Eastern Emperor Taiyi's Essence Blood, I can cultivate the Nine Revolutions Chaos Art once more."
Ever since he began cultivating the Nine Revolutions Chaos Art, he had understood the true value of this body-tempering method.
His realm could afford to rise a bit slowly, but his physical body had to be pushed forward.
Li Yuan carried the First Dragon Essence Blood to the door.
He saw several fellow disciples had also selected suitable treasures.
Everyone had to take something to make it seem fitting, otherwise it would feel awkward in their hearts.
His gaze suddenly fell on Kong Xuan, who held nothing in his hands.
"Martial Brother, did you not take anything?"
Kong Xuan's five fingers repeatedly opened and clenched within his sleeve, staring at the Five Elements Origin stored in his primordial spirit. His Adam's apple bobbed three times before he finally forced out a sentence.
"This thing... is fated with me."
It wasn't that he couldn't maintain his aloof and proud persona.
It was simply that the treasures in the Dragon Palace treasury were far too tempting.
He couldn't control his own hands, damn it!
Yellow Dragon sidled up again, taking out a ball of water droplets and speaking with a cheerful smile.
"Since it was Martial Brother Li who helped earlier, please take this Celestial River Heavy Water Origin."
"I imagine it will be of some assistance to Martial Brother Li's cultivation."
Li Yuan's eyes lit up immediately. He had just obtained the Water Law but had yet to cultivate any water techniques.
Good lad, handing him a pillow just as he was nodding off—perfect, perfect.
"Since Junior Martial Brother has this intention, as your elder brother, I must accept it both in reason and sentiment."
Yellow Dragon's smile grew even wider as he quickly added.
"I thought that all you fellow cultivators would need to refine your treasures, so I specially prepared secret chambers for cultivation."
"Once everyone emerges from seclusion, we'll definitely drink until we're thoroughly drunk and never leave until satisfied."
Li Yuan suddenly slung an arm around Yellow Dragon's neck and spoke in a low voice.
"Hey, Junior Martial Brother, I saw in the treasury—isn't there a Top-Grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure called the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage?"
"Yes, Senior Martial Brother, but you absolutely must not choose that treasure. Aside from defense and grand spectacle, it's completely useless."
"Look, that's where your thinking is wrong. It definitely has its uses, and great ones at that. Why not think about what Second Martial Uncle likes?"
"Uh... spectacle?"
"What is the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage?"
"Spectacle!"
"Then what should you do?"
"Give the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage to Master!"
"Tsk, look at you, rushing again!"
Li Yuan scolded in a low voice.
This left Yellow Dragon with an awkward smile as he scratched his head and replied.
"Sorry, Senior Martial Brother, I'm just too eager to advance. Please enlighten me."
Li Yuan continued to offer his counsel.
"Giving it is certainly necessary, but you must do it in the name of the Dragon Race."
"Second Martial Uncle sent you to the Dragon Race to help and support them, while also borrowing Second Martial Uncle's saintly might to grant the Dragon Race protection."
"Therefore, offering this treasure to Second Martial Uncle in the Dragon Race's name is both reasonable and proper. As his personal disciple, you can also avoid suspicion."
"If you give it directly, would Second Martial Uncle accept it? He definitely wouldn't. But if the Dragon Race gives it, he can accept it. Use your head more."
Yellow Dragon's eyes suddenly bulged wider than the Dragon Palace's night pearls.
"Senior Martial Brother means... using a shell to present tribute?"
Li Yuan condensed a shimmering light at his fingertip and drew circles on the table.
"Look, you put the Dragon Race shell right here..."
He suddenly smashed the tea cup.
"Who dares to say this isn't the Dragon Race's heartfelt offering?"
Yellow Dragon's eyes flashed with sharp light, and he shook his head with an expression of admiration.
"They all say Martial Brother Li has both courage and strategy. Today, I've truly witnessed it."
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Martial Brother. If there's ever anything you need from me in the future, just say the word."
Li Yuan patted the Yellow Dragon on the shoulder with a faint smile.
"You still need to train, young one. Enough talk—I'm off to cultivate."
With that, he stepped directly into the secret chamber and entered seclusion.
The Yellow Dragon, however, stared at Li Yuan's retreating back and sighed.
"Senior Brother is truly a divine being."
Then he flicked his sleeve and instructed the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas beside him.
"Hurry and deliver the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage to Master. The four of you shall go in person!"
"We obey your decree, Daoist Brother!"
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