Good Things Should Be Eaten in Big Bites! (Seeking Support)

"Waaah..."

Zhunti let out a wail, wiping away nonexistent tears with his sleeve.

"Nephew, you have no idea how poor your uncle's West is..."

"That's right, that's right..." Jieyin chimed in.

"The spiritual energy in the West is depleted, making cultivation difficult, and there are no rare treasures. Even though the Western Teachings is a 'teach,' it's incredibly shallow. There's hardly anyone there, how can it compare to your father and uncles? Regarding the Investiture of the Gods Scroll, your uncle has the will but not the means!"

As he spoke, Jieyin sighed regretfully.

He looked genuinely remorseful and ashamed.

If it were anyone else, even knowing their background, they might not have known what else to say.

But Qin Hong was different. When dealing with people who used shamelessness as a weapon, there was only one way: to be even more shameless.

Qin Hong's eyes reddened, tears threatening to fall, and he spoke gently, "So my two uncles are actually this pitiful. To be Saints yet so far apart..."

Hearing Qin Hong's words, Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged glances, joy evident in their eyes. Little brat, still too young. Your uncles will teach you how to behave!

They didn't know that Qin Hong saw through their little trick.

"Daddy, Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, you are all fellow disciples with the two uncles. We are one family and should help each other. How about our three teachings take a slight loss and each establish a branch in the West? That way, we can offer some support. Or, we could designate a piece of land for the two uncles. We have deep foundations and can help develop the West!"

What the hell?!

Undermining us from the root?

Waiting for us here?

How ruthless!

Looking at Qin Hong, who was blinking his big eyes, Zhunti and Jieyin felt as if they had eaten feces.

Establish branch teachings, develop in the West with deep foundations?

This was clearly not only about taking advantage of the East's vast resources but also not letting go of the West!

This was a move to take over their home turf!

Everyone present was a shrewd individual and understood Qin Hong's meaning. Heavenly Lord of Morality and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning glanced at Qin Hong, then fixed their gazes on Zhunti and Jieyin.

Silence spoke volumes.

As Zhunti and Jieyin met the gazes of Heavenly Lord of Morality and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, their hearts instantly grew cold. They understood that they had an idea!

The West's barrenness, unsuitable for cultivation, was an undeniable fact, but who would reject more territory?

The reason the Three Pure Ones previously disdained the West was because they hadn't fully exploited the East. Now that the entire East was under the Three Pure Ones' control, Zhunti and Jieyin could only rely on tribulations to make a move, showing the immense power of the Three Pure Ones' teachings.

Now, the East was fully exploited, and the West, while not a delicacy, was still something to chew on.

Seeing Zhunti and Jieyin's flustered expressions, Qin Hong sneered inwardly. Let's see how you handle this move!

"Hmm, I've heard there are cultivators in the West who admire me, Sect Master Tongtian. Establishing a branch teaching is not out of the question!" Sect Master Tongtian said, stroking his beard.

"Indeed, my Chan Teachings are also willing to guide more humans onto the path of cultivation," Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning also voiced his opinion.

"Alas, inaction, inaction. If they admire my Dao Teachings, I shall naturally manifest!" Heavenly Lord of Morality said with a friendly smile.

This time, the Three Pure Ones were unusually united. After all, it concerned their own interests, so how could they let it go?

With the Three Pure Ones speaking, Zhunti and Jieyin became even more flustered. They were really planning to encroach upon the West!

In their panic, their killing intent towards Qin Hong intensified.

Killers get rich, arsonists get gold. Qin Hong was pushing them to a dead end!

Among the Saints present, only Nuwa saw clearly. Looking at Qin Hong's confident little face, she couldn't help but become more wary.

Seeing the expressions of the other Saints, Qin Hong secretly glanced at Hongjun. While everything seemed to be directed at Zhunti and Jieyin, Qin Hong's main objective was Hongjun. He wanted to see the bottom line of Hongjun's guilt towards the West and, secondly, to gradually wear down Hongjun's patience with the two Sages.

After all, favors, when used too often, lose their value.

Although the West's spiritual veins were ruined due to Hongjun and Luohu's fight, Hongjun had already repaid the karma by granting two Saint positions. They didn't need to be on the Investiture of the Gods Scroll, and the two Sages could profit freely. What more could they want?

This was Qin Hong's plan. To damage his Sect of Interception's interests to repay karma and let the Buddhist sect develop without giving anything in return? How ambitious! How wishful thinking!

Qin Hong had now fully embodied the role of Tongtian's son and the young sect master of the Sect of Interception.

Qin Hong knew that Hongjun would absolutely not stand by and do nothing. In other words, even if he didn't want to intervene, how could Zhunti and Jieyin let him stay out of it?

As expected, Zhunti and Jieyin turned their heads towards Hongjun. Just as they were about to bring up the karma owed, Hongjun spoke:

"Hong'er, the Three Pure Ones established their teachings in the East and have their foundations there. It would be inconvenient in the West. Your Grand-master has two Yellow Middle Plums. They are of little use, so I shall bestow them upon you as food!"

As he spoke, two fruits emitting a strange fragrance appeared before Qin Hong.

The Yellow Middle Plum, one of the Ten Innate Spiritual Roots.

It was no less than the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, and even more precious!

After all, the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir could be refined with materials, but the Ten Innate Spiritual Roots were becoming rarer by the day.

Hongjun's intention in producing these two Yellow Middle Plums was obvious.

The Three Pure Ones coveting the West? No, give me some face. Just take these two fruits and be done with it. You can't refuse a gift once you've accepted it.

Hongjun's intentions were clear, and Qin Hong knew when to quit. He never really expected to seize the West anyway.

However, he did achieve some of his goals. Hongjun showing face and giving him two Yellow Middle Plums was for the sake of the Two Sages of the West. This favor, once used, was gone.

Amidst Zhunti and Jieyin's resentful glares and the envious eyes of the other Saints, Qin Hong, with his small hands, took one fruit in each, a look of utter satisfaction on his face.

He looked like a total money grubber!

"Thank you, Ancestor-Master. Ancestor-Master is the best to Hong'er. Hong'er will definitely follow Ancestor-Master's lead, definitely..."

Seeing Qin Hong about to start flattering him again, Hongjun quickly waved his hand:

"Heavenly Lord of Morality, you three quickly sign the Investiture of the Gods Scroll to avoid further mistakes!"

After speaking, Hongjun glanced back at Qin Hong, who was gnawing on a Yellow Middle Plum, with lingering fear. The way he ate was so gluttonous, so wasteful, it was a complete desecration of a treasure!

"Mmm, so fragrant, so fragrant!" Qin Hong mumbled as he ate, the aroma of the Yellow Middle Plum wafting towards the Saints.

This made the Saints envious and jealous once more, thinking how infuriating the little brat was.

The Yellow Middle Plum, one of the Ten Innate Spiritual Roots, had infinite uses when paired with other treasures. Yet here was Qin Hong, gulping it down as if it were just an ordinary spiritual fruit, causing the Saints immense heartache.

The Five Saints: What a waste of a treasure!

Tongtian: My son eats so deliciously. I'll get some Ginseng Fruit from Zhenyuan later, my son loves it!

The Five Saints: Doting parent, impressive!

Tongtian: Of course!

Before long, under the watchful eyes of several people, Qin Hong wolfed down one Yellow Middle Plum and looked like he wanted more. Even Hongjun's eyelids twitched; he had never eaten like that before.

At this moment, the signing of the Investiture of the Gods Scroll began. Once signed, the fate of the three teachings would be sealed. To change the outcome, one would have to defy the Heavenly Dao.

Looking at Sect Master Tongtian, who seemed unfazed, Qin Hong couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow. Father, your and my tragic life is about to begin!

Sigh.

"Ding, Host has triggered a hidden quest. As a second-generation immortal with a powerful background, of course, things like Yellow Middle Plums are best eaten heartily. Reward: 500,000 years of cultivation."

Huh?

Just as Qin Hong was worrying about his future, the system's voice brought him a small moment of joy.

"Sigh, what good is 500,000 years of cultivation? The Investiture of the Gods Scroll has been signed, how can I reverse it?" Qin Hong's tone was dejected, and his mood wasn't much better.