A Successful Deal

Xiang Tian took off his coat, called Little Huang out, and held it in his arms. After all, the little fellow had gnawed on Dragon Bone for years, and dragon aura had long been stored within its body. It would be no small help in Xiang Tian's disguise.

He began walking into Mount Qi Tian. The Divine Beast Clan's senses were exceptionally sharp, and they detected him the instant he appeared.

Xiang Tian began noticing more and more monkeys appearing around him, all kinds of them, until a silver-gray monkey blocked his path.

Man and monkey simply stared at each other.

Suddenly, the monkey transformed into a burly man. His eyes were full of suspicion and wariness as he looked at Little Huang in Xiang Tian's arms, then at Xiang Tian himself. His tone was unfriendly, his voice thick and booming. "Dragon Clan? Why have you come to our territory?"

Truth be told, the Ancient Demonic Ape clan and the Dragon Clan did not have a particularly good relationship. After all, back then, Kong Wu had hung up one of the Dragon Clan's ancestral figures and beaten him mercilessly. Thus, Xiang Tian's appearance made him instinctively wary.

Xiang Tian did not waste words. He directly took out the Vajra Sarira. At once, rosy radiance rippled outward, and all living beings nearby revealed looks of yearning, their entire beings bathed in calm and peace.

Xiang Tian suddenly put away the Vajra Sarira. Without saying anything, he merely looked at the man.

"Y-you... what was that?"

The man's face was full of shock as he asked.

"What it is isn't important. I only heard some news concerning your clan, so I came to take a look. I have no other intentions."

"I was offensive earlier. I hope you will not take it to heart, friend. Please come up the mountain with me. There are fine delicacies and good wine there; please allow us to show you the hospitality of a host."

The monkey immediately changed his tone, afraid that Xiang Tian would leave just like that.

Though he did not know what Xiang Tian had taken out earlier, it was undoubtedly a treasure capable of calming one's heart and mind!

There were many treasures that could settle the heart and steady the spirit; certain magical artifacts and immortal herbs could achieve such effects. Unfortunately, there was not even a damn thing like that on this Snowfield. Where were they supposed to find such items?

Therefore, he absolutely could not let Xiang Tian go. What was happening to that member of the clan had already become urgent. If they delayed any longer, his consciousness might completely sink, and he would become a puppet of his inner demon!

Xiang Tian chuckled as he looked at the man before him. "You're clever. Otherwise, I wouldn't have brought this along on this trip."

On Mount Qi Tian, owing to their nature, they lived in mountain caverns. Several cascading waterfalls surrounded the area, their currents swift and fierce, the spray they kicked up as tall as a person. Birds sang and flowers perfumed the air, refreshing the heart and mind.

"Please wait here, friend. I'll go report this."

With that, the fellow darted into the cave. Xiang Tian, meanwhile, surveyed the terrain around him. He was not one hundred percent certain he could deceive the Ancient Demonic Apes. If the matter were exposed, he could only flee for his life.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Amid a series of heavy footsteps, Xiang Tian saw a large black monkey twisting its rump as it ran out.

Xiang Tian's gaze instantly sharpened. This fellow had actually assumed the true form of an Ancient Demonic Ape. In their true forms, demon beasts possessed the sharpest senses!

Once every demon beast reached a certain realm and transformed into human form, it would choose a true name for itself. The importance of a true name was much like a human's Life Artifact, intimately tied to the fortunes of one's entire Great Dao.

No one knew this Ancient Demonic Ape's true name. Others only called him Yuan Wu.

A dim gleam flowed through Yuan Wu's bell-sized eyes. He had clearly already cast a spell and seen Xiang Tian through completely.

"Huh!"

He looked somewhat surprised, unable to make heads or tails of it.

Why was the body of this youth holding a dog a chaotic void, as though he had no flesh or blood? Yet there truly was a trace of dragon aura around him.

That was not the main point. The dog in his arms possessed even denser dragon aura than this young man.

If this young man claimed right now that the little dog in his arms was a dragon, Yuan Wu might actually believe him!

Yuan Wu felt his head ache. For the moment, he could not discern just what Xiang Tian's background was.

"There is no need for you to keep looking, Senior. I only just escaped from a spatial storm. There must still be remnants of spatial power within my body, so I imagine you cannot see much."

Xiang Tian smiled faintly at Yuan Wu.

Yuan Wu stared at Xiang Tian with his bell-sized eyes, then transformed into a muscular man covered in bulging flesh. This race was innately different from others; they regarded strength as beauty, and even when taking human form, they had to be packed with muscle.

"I heard you possess a magical treasure that can calm one's heart and mind?"

His voice was low and hoarse as he looked at Xiang Tian.

Right before his eyes, Xiang Tian tossed the Vajra Sarira in his hand. Yuan Wu's eyes widened another degree.

"A Buddhist sarira?"

Yuan Wu was deeply shocked. In this day and age, such a supreme treasure still existed?

"You have a keen eye, sir. After all, you know that our clan once had a golden dragon who followed an Arhat. The Arhat reincarnated countless times, and each time he passed into nirvana, he left behind some sariras. Thus, it is hardly strange for our clan to possess such things."

Yuan Wu nodded. He knew some of these secrets as well, so he did not harbor too much suspicion. Turning sideways, he extended a hand. "Then, friend, please come inside with me."

But Xiang Tian did not move. Instead, he looked at him. "I can give you this Vajra Sarira, but what can I receive in return?"

Yuan Wu fell silent. He truly had been too anxious.

"What do you need?"

"I need Hun Tian Tu!"

Yuan Wu was stunned and somewhat confused. Hun Tian Tu was indeed precious, but it was not as if the Dragon Clan lacked it. Why had they come all the way here for it?

However, considering Xiang Tian was willing to exchange a Vajra Sarira for it, handing over some Hun Tian Tu was no great matter. He said, "That shouldn't be a problem, though I still need to consult the clan chief. Come with me."

With that, he led Xiang Tian back into the cave. Quite a few monkeys and apes were jumping about inside. Glowing gemstones were embedded in the cave walls, while the fragrance of melons and fruit drifted through the air.

At the deepest part of the stone cave sat an old ape who had yet to transform into human form, his eyes closed.

Yuan Wu performed a salute. The old ape opened his eyes, and within them flowed all the vicissitudes of the world, though there was also a trace of bleak, deathly stillness.

"Dragon Clan?"

Xiang Tian bowed. "Senior, I heard that the Ancient Demonic Ape's divine bloodline was in trouble. This junior specifically brought a Buddhist sarira, hoping to trade it with your clan for some Hun Tian Tu."

As he spoke, he offered up the Vajra Sarira.

The old ape's eyes widened. He accepted it excitedly, sensing the unique aura of the Vajra Sarira. Slowly, he closed his eyes—then swallowed it whole.

Xiang Tian was dumbfounded. So after all this time, the one suffering from qi deviation was actually the Ancient Demonic Ape clan chief. No wonder the news had been sealed so tightly.

Fortunately, the old ape was quite trustworthy. He said to Yuan Wu, "Take this young friend to collect the Hun Tian Tu. I need to enter seclusion and refine the sarira. Treat him well; do not slight him. In half a day, once I have finished refining it, I will personally entertain this young friend!"

Th-That was it?

Even after Yuan Wu led Xiang Tian to the Ancient Demonic Ape treasury, he still had not quite recovered. Wasn't all of this going a little too smoothly?