Tongtian: Qin Xuan Was Actually Pretty Nice!

Tongtian listened to Yuanshi Tianzun's merciless words, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly. He could not help feeling somewhat displeased.

But then he thought of how miserable his second brother had looked today, having lost all face. The resentment and fury bottled up inside him made such a loss of composure... understandable.

With that thought, he said nothing more.

Seeing that the matter had been settled and that his brothers had no chance of obtaining the treasure, Taiqing Laozi turned to Qin Xuan and cupped his hands.

"Fellow Daoist, the karma here has come to an end. My brothers and I shall take our leave."

As he spoke, he moved to carry Yuanshi away and called for Tongtian to leave with him.

"Fellow Daoist, wait a moment!"

Qin Xuan's calm voice rang out. With a slight movement, he had already stepped in front of Taiqing.

Taiqing had not yet suppressed the anger in his heart, and it churned even more at this sight. But circumstances were stronger than men, so he forcibly restrained himself and asked in a deep voice.

"May I ask what further instruction Fellow Daoist has?"

It was not just him. The onlookers present were also curious.

With a casual wave of Qin Xuan's hand, two gourds flew down from the Gourd Vine and landed lightly in his palm.

Qin Xuan's gaze swept over Taiqing and Tongtian, and a meaningful smile curled across his lips.

"What happened to you two today was entirely due to Yuanshi's involvement. Moreover, because of him, you both lost the title of Pangu's Orthodoxy... These two gourds are for you, as a small compensation."

At those words, Taiqing and Tongtian's eyes both flickered.

As for Yuanshi, who was being supported, he trembled with rage.

Taiqing and Tongtian accepted the gourds, joy flashing through their eyes as a thought suddenly surfaced in their hearts.

Qin Xuan... was actually pretty nice?

To be fair, neither of them had been pinned down and beaten like Yuanshi, nor had they suffered such public humiliation. Naturally, they did not hold much hatred toward Qin Xuan.

Now that they had received these gourds, their little bit of displeasure vanished completely. Looking at Qin Xuan again, they felt that... perhaps he was not so detestable after all?

Once the figures of the Three Pure Ones vanished beyond the horizon, Qin Xuan gave a cold smile.

His things were not so easy to take!

He had deliberately told his elder brothers and sister to hold back.

Once Yuanshi came to his senses and saw that all three brothers had acted together—

His good brothers Taiqing and Tongtian had not only suffered no harm or losses, but had each even received an Innate Gourd...

After sending off the Three Pure Ones, Qin Xuan plucked the purple-black gourd and walked over to Changxi, his voice becoming much gentler.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Changxi, for speaking up in my defense. This gourd is for you!"

Changxi let out a soft "Ah," her pretty face instantly flushing red. Her heart pounded as she lowered her little head and hugged the gourd tightly, as though she were holding the rarest treasure in the world.

She had already held favorable feelings toward Qin Xuan. Otherwise, she would not have spoken to help him at such a critical moment before.

Now that she had received a gift personally given by Qin Xuan, she felt flustered and at a loss.

After quite some time, she gently turned her fair hand over, revealing a small jade-like ornament carved in the shape of a rabbit. Her voice carried a trace of shyness.

"Thank you... Big Brother Qin Xuan. This is a token for the Taiyin Star's formation. With it, you may enter and leave freely. If Big Brother Qin Xuan has time, you can... come visit the Taiyin Star."

As if afraid Qin Xuan would refuse it, she swiftly stuffed the little rabbit into his hand. Then, without looking back, she turned and fled.

Watching her little sister act this way, even so readily giving away the token for entering and leaving the Taiyin Star, how could Xihe fail to understand her intentions?

As her elder sister, she naturally had to assess the man for her little sister.

Thus, Xihe's gaze fell upon Qin Xuan as she quietly examined him closely.

Yet with that one look, she was slightly stunned.

The man before her was naturally handsome and extraordinary, but what was rarer was his temperament. He seemed detached from the mundane world, every gesture exuding an indescribable calmness and composure, while also carrying a captivating charm.

Xihe found herself staring blankly for a moment. Only when she felt her cheeks growing warm did she suddenly snap back to her senses and silently scold herself.

She hurriedly composed herself, regaining her dignified bearing. She gave Qin Xuan a slight bow, her voice soft and clear.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qin Xuan, for bestowing the treasure."

With that, she also turned and went after her little sister.

Seeing Qin Xuan give away three gourds so decisively, the mighty experts watching nearby all relaxed. Immediately afterward, anticipation rose in their hearts.

They had thought Qin Xuan would rely on his strength to monopolize the entire Gourd Vine. Now, it seemed they might also get a share?

For a time, many minds began to stir.

Dijun reacted the fastest. He immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands toward Qin Xuan from afar, and spoke loudly.

"Fellow Daoist Qin Xuan. My Sun Star has the Fusang Divine Tree, also one of the Ten Innate Spiritual Roots. It bears Yanyang Fruit."

"This fruit blossoms once every hundred thousand years, bears fruit once every hundred thousand years, and requires another hundred thousand years to mature. Only five grow each time, each containing pure origin aura of the Fire Laws."

"I am willing to exchange thirty Yanyang Fruits for the purple-white gourd in Fellow Daoist's possession. What does Fellow Daoist think?"

Qin Xuan's gaze lingered on Dijun as he pondered inwardly.

This purple-white gourd would later be refined by Dijun into the Flying Dagger of Decapitation and passed down to Lu Ya.

During the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, the words "Please turn around, treasure" had claimed the lives of countless Jie Sect mighty experts.

It truly was a rare treasure.

But in the long run, once one's cultivation reached the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal realm and one wished to prove the Dao and become Hunyuan Daluo—

At that time, treasures capable of increasing one's comprehension of Laws would be the true supreme treasures!

After pondering for a moment, Qin Xuan made his decision.

This deal could be made.

Just then, seeing Qin Xuan remain silent, Dijun assumed his offer was insufficient.

He gritted his teeth, a pained expression on his face.

"Thirty!"

"These are my savings from nearly two million years. Would that suffice?"

At those words—

Qin Xuan's eyes lit up.

He had only paused to think for a moment.

Who would have thought there would be an unexpected gain?

Besides... was Dijun a hamster? Did he only hoard and never eat?

As thoughts raced through his mind, Qin Xuan nodded slightly.

"Very well. Fellow Daoist may simply give the Yanyang Fruits to my elder brother Zhurong."

As he spoke, he flipped his wrist, and the purple-white gourd detached from the vine and flew directly toward Dijun.

Dijun reached out and caught it, delight rising in his heart.

Yet in the next moment, the joy on his face stiffened slightly, and he instinctively wanted to return the gourd to Qin Xuan.

Qin Xuan raised a brow, somewhat surprised.

Was Dijun trying to go back on his word?

Seeing this, Dijun hurriedly explained.

"I did not bring the Yanyang Fruits with me..."

His tone was quite sincere. "How about this? I will retrieve the fruits and immediately deliver them to Buzhou Mountain. We can exchange them then. What do you think, Fellow Daoist?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Xuan looked at Dijun's slightly embarrassed expression. Rather than taking back the gourd, he merely smiled faintly.

"No matter. Fellow Daoist should keep the gourd for now. Given Fellow Daoist's status, I trust you would not deceive me over a mere few fruits."

As he spoke, he glanced vaguely at the two figures from the West in the distance. The meaning could not have been clearer.

Jieyin and Zhunti, who had been singled out, immediately looked at their noses, then their hearts, adopting the appearance of old monks in meditation while grumbling inwardly.

Deceive? What do you mean, deceive?

How could a Fellow Daoist's matter be called deception? It was called having karmic affinity with our West!

A smile appeared on Dijun's face.

Qin Xuan's trust pleased him greatly, and favorable feelings rose in his heart.

"Thank you for your trust, Fellow Daoist! Then I shall take my leave for now. I will deliver them before long!"

With that, he exchanged a glance with Taiyi, and the two transformed into streaks of rainbow light and departed.

Bai Ze, who had been watching the situation closely, saw this and his eyes flickered. He silently followed after them.

From Dijun and Taiyi, he vaguely sensed an immense fortune belonging to the future protagonists of Heaven and Earth...