A Deal with East Prince

"Hahahaha."

East Prince laughed heartily.

"What fortune? I merely happened to pick up a bargain.

Did Fellow Daoist Qing Huan find any treasures on this trip?"

East Prince asked probing questions while secretly planning how to deal with the situation.

Qing Huan waved his hand, looking utterly unconcerned.

"How could my fortune compare to that of Fellow Daoist East Prince? I merely happened to obtain a High-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. It is not worth mentioning."

Qing Huan had already seen through East Prince's little scheme and had resolved not to leave this treasured land so easily.

"Oh? A High-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

East Prince raised an eyebrow and feigned surprise.

"That is quite good as well. Since Fellow Daoist Qing Huan and I have both gained something, how should this Dao Field be divided? After all, it can only belong to one person."

East Prince raised the issue bluntly. He had discovered Myriad Immortals Hall first, and he was unwilling to give it up so easily.

Qing Huan smiled faintly, his piercing gaze fixed on East Prince.

"Since East Prince has said so, I will not beat around the bush either.

I have no intention of competing for this immortal island, but if you want me to withdraw, Fellow Daoist East Prince must offer something sincere in exchange, must you not? After all, this is a treasured land discovered by both of us."

East Prince sighed inwardly, knowing that Qing Huan would not be easy to send away. He would likely have to pay a considerable price.

His heart ached, but he could only force himself to deal with it.

"How about this?" East Prince said tentatively.

"I am willing to offer two Innate Spiritual Treasures as compensation. What does Fellow Daoist Qing Huan think?"

East Prince did not have many treasures on him that he could offer, so he could only try his best to meet Qing Huan's demands.

Yet Qing Huan did not yield so easily.

"Heh, you want to exchange this Dao Field for just two Innate Spiritual Treasures?

Fellow Daoist East Prince, are you joking?

How about this? You cannot offer much more anyway, so I only need the Shaoyang Essence Blood in your possession. I happen to need it to strengthen my Natal Divine Fire.

Could Fellow Daoist East Prince part with a single drop?

And how about owing me one Karma as well?"

Qing Huan secretly calculated that, with this Karma in hand, even if East Prince later suffered Di Jun's fierce suppression, he would not casually come seeking Qing Huan's help.

Together with a drop of essence blood, that would be enough to fulfill the purpose of this trip.

As for Di Jun and Chang Xi, it would not be too late to make plans when the two held their wedding. After all, Nuwa had not yet become a Saint when the two entered into their Heavenly Marriage...

"One Karma?"

East Prince's heart tightened. He knew that this Karma was no small matter. Once he owed it, it would have far-reaching effects on his path of cultivation.

"Could Fellow Daoist Qing Huan change the condition? This matter of Karma is simply too significant. I fear I may not be able to repay it."

East Prince did not want to bind his future for the sake of a single Dao Field.

Besides, he was not confident he could evade Qing Huan's Karma...

"Hm?"

Qing Huan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"Since Fellow Daoist East Prince finds this so difficult, could you obtain a drop of Shaoyin Essence Blood from Queen Mother of the West for me?

As the Head of Male Immortals, surely such a small matter would not be difficult for you!"

Qing Huan did not wish to negotiate with Queen Mother of the West personally, as that would cost him considerable time and effort.

Having East Prince handle it would both save him time and ensure that the matter proceeded smoothly.

The four words "Head of Male Immortals" instantly delighted East Prince. Smiling broadly, he agreed to Qing Huan's request.

"Easy, easy. Fellow Daoist Qing Huan, rest assured. Leave this matter to me.

At the third lecture, I will present the Shaoyin Essence Blood to you with both hands."

To East Prince, this was no difficult matter. At worst, he could exchange his own essence blood with Queen Mother of the West when the time came.

With a wave of his hand, two Innate Spiritual Treasures and a drop of scorching essence blood appeared before Qing Huan.

Qing Huan nodded in satisfaction and swept them all into his possession.

"Good. Since Fellow Daoist East Prince is so straightforward, I shall not disturb you any longer. Farewell!"

With that, he turned into a streak of azure light and vanished from the hall.

This was definitely not a loss for me. I got three Innate Spiritual Treasures, a High-Grade Innate Spiritual Root, and Shaoyang and Shaoyin Essence Blood for nothing...

Coming along with East Prince this time really paid off. It would be great if I could join him on a few more trips like this...

Watching Qing Huan's departing figure, East Prince could not help bursting into loud laughter.

"Hahahahaha! I sent him packing with just two Innate Spiritual Treasures and two drops of essence blood. This Qing Huan really is easy to deal with!

I truly do not know whether he is genuinely foolish or merely pretending to be foolish. Hahahahaha...

This top-tier Dao Field now belongs to me alone. Other than the Dao Ancestor, there is nowhere else in the Primordial Wilderness that can compare to it!"

East Prince was so pleased with himself that he seemed to have already seen the glorious future in which he became the ruler of the Primordial Wilderness.

Yet after leaving Penglai Immortal Island, Qing Huan did not return directly to his Cave Mansion. Instead, he rode Purple Cloud in a certain direction.

He sensed a mysterious opportunity drawing him onward, as though some great fortune awaited his discovery.

Could this be some great opportunity?

Qing Huan's heart pounded wildly as he eagerly anticipated another great Creation.

However, when he reached that stretch of sea, he found himself seemingly trapped within a maze array.

He circled through the space within that sea region more than twenty times, yet still could not 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 differed from other formations. It could only be broken through comprehension; there was no other method.

Thus, he calmed his mind and began to comprehend the mysteries of the maze array.

A thousand years later, Qing Huan finally deciphered a restriction and transformed into a streak of light, entering the great array.

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

"Th-this..." He swallowed unconsciously. The spiritual energy here was actually no less abundant than that of Penglai Immortal Island.

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

Qing Huan secretly guessed as he began to look forward to the exploration ahead.

The birds and beasts on the island came in all shapes and forms, and many had already developed spiritual intelligence.

At the peak of a mountain, a spring of spiritual water flowed gently, producing a clear and pleasant sound like a leisurely melody played by nature.

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

Qing Huan swiftly swept his primordial spirit across the entire island.

"Hmm, I have finally found a Spirit Pool. In the center of the pool bloomed a pure White Lotus."