A Deal with East Prince

"Hahahaha."

East Prince laughed heartily.

"What fortune is there? I merely stumbled upon a bargain by chance.

I wonder, Daoist Friend Qing Huan, did you find any treasures on this trip?"

East Prince probed cautiously, already planning his countermeasures in his mind.

Qing Huan waved a hand, adopting an air of casual indifference.

"How could my fortune compare to yours, Daoist Friend East Prince? I was merely lucky enough to obtain an upper-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—nothing worth mentioning."

Qing Huan had already seen through East Prince's little scheme and was determined not to leave this precious site easily.

"Oh? An upper-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

East Prince raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise.

"That's quite impressive. Since we've both gained something, how should we divide this Dao Field? After all, it can only belong to one person."

East Prince cut straight to the point. Since he had discovered the Myriad Immortals Hall first, he had no intention of letting it go without a fight.

Qing Huan smiled faintly, his gaze sharp as a torch as he fixed it on East Prince.

"Since you've put it that way, I won't beat around the bush either.

I have no desire to fight over this immortal island, but if you want me to withdraw, Daoist Friend East Prince, you'll have to offer some sincerity in exchange! After all, this is a treasure site we discovered together."

East Prince sighed inwardly, knowing it wouldn't be easy to send Qing Huan away. It would likely cost him dearly.

His heart ached at the thought, but he had no choice but to steel himself.

"How about this?" East Prince ventured tentatively.

"I'm willing to offer two Innate Spiritual Treasures as compensation. What do you think, Daoist Friend Qing Huan?"

At this moment, East Prince had few treasures to spare, so he could only try to meet Qing Huan's demands as best he could.

Yet Qing Huan didn't relent easily.

"Heh, two Innate Spiritual Treasures in exchange for this Dao Field?

Are you joking, Daoist Friend East Prince?

Fine, since you can't offer more, I'll only ask for a drop of your Shaoyang Essence Blood. I need it to fuel my Natal Divine Fire.

Would you be willing to part with a single drop, Daoist Friend East Prince?

Additionally, you'll owe me one Karma—how about that?"

Qing Huan calculated silently. With this Karma in hand, even if East Prince faced fierce suppression from Di Jun in the future, he wouldn't easily come seeking Qing Huan's help.

Adding a drop of Essence Blood would fulfill the purpose of this trip.

As for Di Jun and Chang Xi, he could deal with them after their wedding. After all, when the Heavenly Marriage took place, Nuwa wouldn't have attained sainthood yet...

"One Karma?"

East Prince's heart tightened at the words. He knew this Karma was no small matter—once incurred, it would profoundly affect his path of cultivation.

"Could you change the terms, Daoist Friend Qing Huan? This matter of Karma is too significant; I fear I may never be able to repay it!"

East Prince didn't want to shackle his future over a single Dao Field.

Besides, he wasn't confident he could evade Qing Huan's Karma...

"Hmm?"

Qing Huan frowned slightly, pondering for a moment before speaking.

"Since you find it so difficult, how about this—could you obtain a drop of Shaoyin Essence Blood from the Queen Mother of the West on my behalf?

As the Head of Male Immortals, surely this small task is no trouble for you!"

Qing Huan didn't want to approach the Queen Mother of the West himself, as it would cost him time and effort.

Having East Prince handle it would save time and ensure smooth progress.

The words "Head of Male Immortals" instantly swelled East Prince's pride, and he agreed with a beaming smile.

"Easy enough, easy enough. Rest assured, Daoist Friend Qing Huan, leave this matter to me.

By the time of the third sermon, I will present the Shaoyin Essence Blood with my own hands."

To East Prince, this was no great difficulty. At worst, he could trade his own Essence Blood with the Queen Mother of the West.

With that, East Prince waved his hand, and two Innate Spiritual Treasures along with a drop of searing Essence Blood appeared before Qing Huan.

Qing Huan nodded in satisfaction, waving his hand to collect them all.

"Good. Since you're so straightforward, Daoist Friend East Prince, I won't disturb you further. I take my leave!"

With that, he transformed into a streak of cyan light and vanished from the hall.

After all, this was certainly no loss for him—he had gained three Innate Spiritual Treasures, an upper-grade Innate Spiritual Root, and the Shaoyang and Shaoyin Essence Blood for nothing...

Coming along with East Prince on this trip had truly been worthwhile. If only he could drag him along a few more times like this...

Watching Qing Huan's retreating figure, East Prince couldn't help but burst into loud laughter:

"Hahahahaha! Just two pieces of Innate Spiritual Treasure and two drops of essence blood sent him packing—this Qing Huan really is easy to deal with!

I truly wonder, is he genuinely foolish, or just pretending? Hahahahaha...

This top-tier Dao Field now belongs to Imperial We alone; aside from the Dao Ancestor, there is no place in the Primordial Wilderness that can rival it!"

East Prince was somewhat beside himself with glee, as if he could already see his glorious future as the master of the Primordial Wilderness.

However, Qing Huan, having left Penglai Immortal Island, did not return directly to his Cave Mansion. Instead, he rode Purple Cloud and flew in a certain direction.

He sensed a mysterious opportunity pulling at him, as if some great fortune awaited his discovery.

"Could this be some great opportunity?"

Qing Huan's heart couldn't help but pound with anticipation, hoping to obtain another stroke of Creation.

Yet when he flew over that stretch of sea, he found himself trapped as if in a maze array.

He searched the spatial area of this sea for over twenty circuits, but could never find an exit.

"It seems that once I break this array, the opportunity within will reveal itself."

Qing Huan understood that this Innate Maze Array was different from other formations—it could only be cracked through comprehension, with no other method available.

So he calmed his mind and began to comprehend the mysteries of this maze array.

A thousand years later, Qing Huan finally penetrated one of the prohibitions and transformed into a streak of light, diving into the great array.

When he saw the scene before him, he was stunned.

"This, this..." He swallowed subconsciously, finding that the density of spiritual energy here was on par with Penglai Immortal Island.

"Could this be one of the other four immortal islands overseas?"

Qing Huan speculated inwardly, while also beginning to look forward to the exploration ahead.

The birds and beasts on the island came in all shapes and forms, many of which had already awakened their intelligence.

At the mountain peak, a spring of Spirit Pool flowed with a pleasant, tinkling sound, as if playing nature's melodious tune.

This immortal island was so vast it rivaled a top-tier great world.

Qing Huan quickly swept his Primordial Spirit across the entire island.

"Mm, I've finally found a Spirit Pool, with a holy White Lotus blooming in its center."