Yun Ting: Second Uncle, Reimburse Me

The moment Laozi said this, Yuanshi stroked his beard and thought to himself, If Yun Ting can truly find a suitable mount, then so be it—reimburse him. After all, among us Three Pure Ones, he is our only direct descendant. Mm, those disciples of the third brother's don't count.

With that thought, Yuanshi directly sent Yun Ting a voice transmission. "Your Second Uncle usually values dignity and grandeur. As long as it looks impressive enough, that's all that matters. As for needing spiritual treasures or materials in exchange, just trade for them. Your Second Uncle guarantees you won't get the short end of the stick."

Hearing this, Yun Ting cupped his fists toward Laozi. "Eldest Uncle, I'll head over to Second Uncle's place." With that, he tore open space and arrived directly within Yuqing Palace. Chuckling, he said, "Second Uncle, spiritual treasures and materials are no big deal—consider them my filial offering to you. But you have to promise me one thing: no matter what I do wrong, you won't strike to kill me. How about it?"

Yuanshi burst into laughter. "No matter how mischievous you are, at most you'll cause a little trouble. Your Second Uncle would only give you a scolding at most; how could I possibly deal you a cruel blow? Fine, fine, fine. Your Second Uncle promises not to be too hard on you. Is that enough?"

Yun Ting grinned. "Good. You promised that yourself." With that, he left Yuqing Palace, turning into a streak of light and vanishing. Looking in the direction Yun Ting had disappeared, Yuanshi thought, This child actually worries that I might strike him ruthlessly? What is he thinking? Among us Three Pure Ones, he is our one and only seedling. How could I lay a hand on him? Even if I take in a few disciples later, they still won't be as close as our own child.

Meanwhile, Yun Ting had already found Ao Guang and asked him to take a trip with him to the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, saying he wanted to make a deal.

With a foolish look on his face, Ao Guang said, "Boss, the Azure Dragon Secret Realm is the territory of the Dragon Clan elders. Azure Dragon Ancestor, Ancestor Candle Dragon, and Great Crown Prince Ao Yue are all renowned Primordial Golden Immortals. You may not understand what realm a Primordial Golden Immortal is..."

Yun Ting cut him off at once. "Stop. Do you take me for some country bumpkin who doesn't know what realm a Primordial Golden Immortal is? I know everything. Just hurry up and take me there. I guarantee Prince Ao Yue will agree to my deal."

Hearing that, Ao Guang nodded and brought Yun Ting to the entrance of the Azure Dragon Secret Realm. After letting out a string of dragon roars, he led Yun Ting inside. Ao Yue looked at Yun Ting before him and asked, "Little Friend Yun Ting, what business have you come to discuss with my Dragon Clan?"

Yun Ting chuckled. "Ancestor Dragon's mount, the Nine Dragon Incense Carriage—I want to take it. What price must I pay?"

Ao Yue pondered for a moment before saying, "The Nine Dragon Incense Carriage cannot be casually given away. If you want it, you must offer something worthwhile in exchange. What can you bring out?"

Yun Ting thought for a moment. "I'll resolve the Dragon Clan's Karma and, while I'm at it, help you break through to Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal. How does that sound?"

Ao Yue laughed uproariously. "O(∩_∩)O Hahaha~ Boy, do you think I'm as foolish as Ao Guang? Break through to Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal? I've been stuck at the peak of Primordial Golden Immortal for countless years without any way forward, and you can help me break through? You're only a late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal yourself, not even in the Primordial realm."

Yun Ting gave a soft laugh. "I have the Chaos Bead. Within the Chaos Bead, one is free from the suppression of the Heavenly Dao, and it can help you break through to Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal. Of course, breaking through will still require treasures. I have a secret technique scroll which, combined with thirty-six Sea Calming Pearls, can help you break through. My family can find twenty-four of them, but we have never been able to locate the rest."

Ao Yue chuckled. "Then of course you can't find them. I have the remaining ones." As he spoke, he spread his hand, and twelve Sea Calming Pearls spun around in his palm.

Yun Ting nodded. "Then it's settled. I'll help you attain Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, and you give me the Nine Dragon Incense Carriage. If I can help the Dragon Clan resolve its Karma afterward, we'll become brothers from then on. What do you think?"

Ao Yue gave a derisive snort. "Fine. I'd like to see whether what you're saying is true or false."

Yun Ting secretly communicated with the system. "You had me make this deal with the Dragon Clan. Is it really safe... Don't tell me it'll all go to hell if he fails to break through..."

"Don't worry. If this guy enters the Chaos Bead to break through to Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, it'll be a sure thing." Within the system space, A Certain Lady replied with a smiling expression.

"Help me inspect his traits. I'm afraid his character as a dragon isn't good." Yun Ting continued speaking to the system.

"Ding.

[Name: Ao Yue]

[Identity: Ancestor Dragon's Crown Prince]

[Cultivation: Peak Primordial Golden Immortal]

[Traits: Dragon Clan Bloodline (Red), Dragon Oath (Gold), Dragon King Divine Abilities (Gold), Four Seas Submission (Gold), Dragon Clan Control (Purple)...]

[Dragon Oath (Gold)]: Ao Yue's adherence to promises is like the Dragon Clan's oaths—indestructible. Once spoken, they remain unchanged for eternity. Thus, because this fellow keeps his word in daily life and has a fairly decent character, the Merit he has accumulated has even offset the Dragon Clan's Karma. He is trustworthy.

Within the system space, A Certain Lady laid out Ao Yue's information for Yun Ting.

Holy shit... His character is this good? Mm, if I told this guy to go chop down Jieyin and Zhunti after his cultivation succeeds, he'd probably do it. Not bad, very not bad, Yun Ting thought to himself.