When Ancestor Hongjun saw there was room for negotiation, he hurriedly stepped forward. "Just say the word, fellow Daoists. So long as this old Daoist can do it, I will comply!"
"Seeing how sincere you are, we'll agree to it."
With that, the three of them ceased fighting!
"Please, fellow Daoists, speak freely. This old Daoist will certainly see it done!"
White Tiger pondered for a long while, then gave Hongjun a sly look.
"I want one Innate Treasure, twenty Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, fifty High Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, one hundred Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, and five hundred Low Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures!"
Xuan Yuan nearly laughed himself to death upon hearing that. White Tiger's appetite was far too enormous!
Ancestor Hongjun immediately panicked. "Fellow Daoist, you're not asking for spiritual treasures—you're asking for this old Daoist's life!"
White Tiger froze at once!
He turned toward Xuan Yuan. "Eldest Senior Brother, what did that old Daoist just say?"
"Did he say he wanted us to take his life?"
"That was indeed what he said."
"Eldest Senior Brother, I've never heard such a request before. Has anyone ever voluntarily asked others to take their life? Have you heard of that?"
"Neither have I!"
The two exchanged a glance. "Then what are we waiting for? Let's do it!"
As they spoke, they attacked Hongjun again at the same time!
Hongjun panicked. "Fellow Daoists, you misunderstood! That wasn't what I meant!"
"We heard you loud and clear. That's exactly what you said!"
"You... I..."
Hongjun was so furious that he could no longer speak!
"Stop, stop! Isn't it enough if this old Daoist agrees?"
Hearing Hongjun say this, the two of them stopped attacking as well!
"How about this, fellow Daoists? One Innate Treasure can be exchanged for five Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures. How does that sound?"
"Deal!"
It was not that an Innate Treasure was undesirable, but Hongjun's counteroffer had already exceeded their expectations. That was enough!
When Ancestor Hongjun saw both of them agree at once, he was left with unspeakable bitterness!
I've been tricked by those two scoundrels again. I'm furious!
Of course, Ancestor Hongjun only dared mutter that to himself!
As soon as the words fell, Hongjun reluctantly took out the treasures on him and handed them over to the two.
As he watched treasure light fill the sky, Ancestor Hongjun's heart bled. These were treasures he had amassed over countless years! Now he was back to square one overnight!
"Since that is the case, we won't stand on ceremony. As they say, no discord, no concord. We'll meet again next time!"
After saying that, the two put away the treasures and strode away!
Watching their retreating figures, Ancestor Hongjun ground his teeth until they creaked!
"Utterly inhuman, utterly inhuman!"
"Eldest Senior Brother, we struck it rich this time! Hahaha!"
As White Tiger spoke, an honest smile spread across his face!
Yes, White Tiger truly was very honest!!
Xuan Yuan gave White Tiger a thumbs-up. "How did you dare ask for so many spiritual treasures back then?"
White Tiger gave a simple smile. "I thought he'd bargain!"
Hahaha! The two burst out laughing together!
"Eldest Senior Brother, let's return to Three Immortals Island! We've been out so long that I'm starting to miss it!"
Xuan Yuan thought for a moment. "That works. This journey through the Primordial Wilderness has been quite rewarding. We can return and visit Master as well!"
With that, the two spread their forms and flew at top speed toward Three Immortals Island!
On Three Immortals Island, Taichu sensed that Xuan Yuan and White Tiger had returned and slowly opened his eyes!
At this time, Caifeng was still in seclusion, absorbing Taichu's teachings!
Inside Taichu Palace!
"White Tiger greets the Sect Leader! Xuan Yuan pays respects to Master!"
"Rise!"
"You two traveled through the Primordial Wilderness. What opportunities did you encounter? Tell me quickly!"
"Let us show Sect Leader our gains first!"
As he spoke, White Tiger and Xuan Yuan poured all the treasures they had obtained onto the floor of the great hall!
In an instant, treasure light shot in every direction throughout the hall! The radiance was dazzling!
Even Taichu was stunned. "The opportunities you two encountered were far too heaven-defying! Did you turn the entire Primordial Wilderness upside down?"
Xuan Yuan and White Tiger immediately burst into laughter!
"We met someone fated to meet us."
Then they recounted everything they had seen and heard during their journey through the Primordial Wilderness, focusing especially on their great battle with Hongjun. The two talked over each other, practically spraying saliva as they spoke!
Taichu nodded involuntarily after hearing this. "This battle has established the prestige of our Dao Protection Sect. There are more and more living beings on Three Immortals Island now, so our Dao Protection Sect must also be properly developed!"
"White Tiger, I intend to establish the Guardian Hall and the Enforcement Hall. How would you like to serve as Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall?"
"The Guardian Hall and Enforcement Hall? Sect Leader, I understand the Guardian Hall, but what does the Enforcement Hall do?"
"There are increasingly more living beings on Three Immortals Island. In the future, our Dao Protection Sect will also recruit many disciples. Someone must restrain and supervise them. Your Enforcement Hall will oversee the judicial affairs of our Dao Protection Sect and be in charge of punishments!"
It had to be said that the Enforcement Hall wielded no small amount of authority within a sect!
After Taichu finished speaking, White Tiger looked at him with a simple smile. "I am willing. I shall obey Sect Leader's orders!"
Then his face instantly took on a sorrowful expression. "I was originally just a little tiger on the island. Thanks to Sect Leader's favor, Sect Leader is now entrusting such an important position to me. Rest assured, Sect Leader, I will do a good job!"
"Pfft!"
Xuan Yuan truly could not hold back his laughter. "You're no longer a little tiger. You're a fierce tiger!"
"Hahaha!"
"Then the Enforcement Hall is yours. You may select capable people from the island as you please. You and Xuan Yuan may divide some of these spiritual treasures between yourselves. Keep the ones you cannot use for now...
Hm! This is the Seven-Colored Cloud Dress. This Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure is most suitable for Caifeng!"
Xuan Yuan and White Tiger were utterly bewildered after hearing that!
"Master, who is Caifeng?"
"A new disciple I have taken in."
Just as he spoke, Caifeng emerged from the Secret Chamber!
Caifeng looked at Xuan Yuan and White Tiger. "Master, who are these two?"
Taichu pointed at Xuan Yuan. "This is your Eldest Senior Brother, Xuan Yuan! This is White Tiger, Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall!"
"Caifeng greets Eldest Senior Brother! Caifeng greets Hall Master White Tiger!"
"No need for formalities, Junior Sister! No need for formalities, Immortal Caifeng!"
"Junior Sister, I have nothing much to give you. Just choose whatever treasures you like from these!"
"That's right, Immortal Caifeng. Pick whichever of these treasures catches your eye!"
Caifeng followed their gazes and was instantly stunned!
Even though she was the Phoenix Princess and had seen countless treasures, she had never seen so many Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures at once!
Taichu smiled at Caifeng. "Since your Eldest Senior Brother and Hall Master White Tiger have said so, choose whatever you like. Do not stand on ceremony with them!"
After speaking, he handed the Seven-Colored Cloud Dress to Caifeng!
"Your cultivation is still too low. This Seven-Colored Cloud Dress is also a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, and your Eldest Senior Brother and the others just acquired it. Put it on!"
As your master, I have nothing else to give you. With that, he spread his hand, and White Lotus quietly appeared in his palm!
"Purification White Lotus!"
White Tiger and Xuan Yuan spoke at the same time!
Then he said to the three of them, "This White Lotus was only just cultivated. Though it has only eleven petals, it is comparable to a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. Take it!"
After saying that, he led the three out of Taichu Palace!
With a wave of his hand, two side halls appeared on either side of the Dao Protection Sect!
One was the Guardian Hall, and the other was the Enforcement Hall!
Then, with another wave of his hand, several halls appeared atop several mountain peaks!
They were the Skill Transmission Pavilion, Treasure Storage Pavilion, Merit and Virtue Pavilion, Alchemy Pavilion, Treasure Refining Pavilion...
After finishing all this, he brought the three of them into the Chaos Pearl!
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