This Gourd Belongs to the Fated

As everyone marveled at Houtu's good fortune, the second gourd ripened. Hong Yun, right behind, directly took the second red gourd.

Seeing Hong Yun obtain a treasure, Zhen Yuanzi smiled faintly. Though he hadn't gotten a gourd himself, he was genuinely happy for him.

Next, Nuwa and Tai Yi unleashed their respective Spiritual Treasures and each obtained a gourd.

The following moment, another gourd ripened. This time, Di Jun reacted extremely quickly. He waved his sleeve, and a beam of spiritual light swept towards the gourd.

However, Yuanshi was already prepared. He tossed out the Heavenly Auspicious Clouds, blocking it. Tongtian seized the opportunity to snatch two gourds.

"Second Brother, catch!"

After Yuanshi received the gourd, the two headed towards Taiqing. The three stood in a line, the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda hovering above their heads, making them look formidable.

Only one gourd remained. Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged a glance and attacked simultaneously.

"Get out of my way, I want this gourd!"

Suddenly, an Ancestor Witch tore through space and appeared before the last gourd. It was Di Jiang, the leader of the Ancestor Witches, who mastered the Great Dao of Space. The Ancestor Witches' powerful physical bodies directly broke through the restrictions.

"Catch this, Little Yu!"

Di Jiang grabbed the last gourd and threw it towards Shi Yu in the distance. It flew in a graceful arc into Shi Yu's hand.

"Thank you, Ancestor Witch, for the treasure!"

Shi Yu rose from his seat and bowed slightly to Di Jiang in thanks.

"Kid, we owe you half of what we owe you now. I was truly blinded by your luck, kid!"

Zhu Jiuyin said helplessly. This kid's gambling skills were superb, and coupled with Houtu's good luck, he had won a lot. But their Witch Clan was also a dignified and powerful clan. If they went back on their word, it would be a loss of face.

However, if they gave him everything, the Witch Clan would be severely weakened. It truly was compounding interest that stripped them bare.

To reduce the heavenly materials and earthly treasures they owed, Ancestor Witch Di Jiang "voluntarily" helped Shi Yu obtain the last gourd.

Zhunti and Jieyin's expressions changed as the treasure they were about to obtain flew away. Damn it, the duck we were about to eat flew away!

Zhunti snorted coldly, "Ancestor Witch Di Jiang, isn't this behavior inappropriate?"

"I think this gourd has a connection with my West!"

Di Jiang said dismissively, "Indeed. Treasures are for those who are fated to have them. I see that this young friend is also fated with the gourd."

"You, you..."

It was always them who formed connections with others' spiritual treasures. This was truly the first time they had acted like this!

"What?"

"Are you not convinced?"

Di Jiang's eyes were cold as he looked arrogantly at the two. Their Ancestor Witch Clan respected neither heaven nor earth, only Pangu. Did he think they were afraid of him just because he was Hongjun's registered disciple?

The Ancestor Witches in the distance heard this and immediately flipped the table. Eleven Ancestor Witches walked towards their eldest brother, lining up. It was like thugs meeting terrorists...

At this moment, how could Zhunti and Jieyin be a match for the Ancestor Witches? Even Tai Yi and Di Jun, who possessed innate supreme treasures, were no match for the twelve of them, let alone just the two of them?

Ancestor Hong Yun, playing the role of the good old guy, smiled and said, "The distribution of these gourds is complete today. This is a grand event, let's not ruin the harmony."

"How about I treat everyone to some fruit?"

He waved his sleeve, and ginseng fruits appeared in everyone's hands.

The crowd's expressions softened upon hearing this, but Zhunti was still unwilling. He secretly transmitted a message to Jieyin. The two could only sigh and accept it reluctantly.

"Then, Senior Brother, I think that gourd vine is also extraordinary. Since we couldn't get the gourds, the vine would be acceptable."

"The soil and water used to cultivate the gourd vine are also divine objects."

The two could only settle for the next best thing, setting their sights on the gourd vine, the soil, and the water. They couldn't return empty-handed, could they?

Unfortunately, as if fate decreed it, they were destined to return empty-handed. Before they could even make a move, Nuwa packed up the entire gourd vine, along with the Xi soil and Three Lights Divine Water...

"Woe is us, so bitter!"

"Senior Brother, we are so bitter..."

Zhunti and Jieyin looked grief-stricken, beating their chests and stomping their feet. Everyone had witnessed their acting skills in Zixiao Palace before, so they were quite immune to their crying and complaining. Seeing this, the crowd couldn't help but find it amusing.

Ancestor Hong Yun stepped forward. His good friend Zhen Yuanzi saw that Hong Yun was about to act again. He had already given out fruit, and he didn't dare to imagine what else he would give. He hurriedly said:

"Don't be too discouraged, you two. There are many spiritual treasures in this world, and you will have your opportunities in the future."

Zhunti rolled his eyes at him, thinking: You say it so easily. Why don't you be generous again and give up a gourd?

However, he replied verbally, "I hope it is as fellow Daoist says."

Meanwhile, Shi Yu played with the gourd in his hand, filled with joy. He looked at the Ancestor Witches and said loudly, "Shi Yu will always remember the kindness of all you Ancestor Witches."

Di Jiang waved his hand, "Kid, just make good use of this gourd. This gourd contains the Law of Space, and its uses are infinite!"

"You must fulfill those promises, don't go back on your word!"

"That is natural!"

As the seven-colored gourd vine was divided, everyone dispersed. The Sanqing became the biggest winners, having obtained four gourds in total.

"Master, wait for me here for a moment. I have something to do at the Witch Clan!" Shi Yu said, then rushed towards Mount Buzhou with the Ancestor Witches.

The area below Mount Buzhou was shrouded in boundless malevolent energy. For ordinary cultivators, this energy was something to be avoided at all costs, but for the Wu clan, it was excellent nourishment.

Take the Twelve Ancestral Witches as an example. The Wu clan could use this malevolent energy to temper their bodies. The Ancestral Witches were born with innate knowledge and possessed the cultivation technique, the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, which allowed their physical bodies to rival Spiritual Treasures.

"Rumble~"

Twelve colossal figures descended from the heavens, landing at the Wu clan's settlement below Mount Buzhou.

Upon seeing their Ancestral Witches return, the young warriors of the Wu clan emerged from the valley, gazing at their Ancestral Witches with fervent admiration.

"Sister Houtu, why don't you take Little Shi Yu to your tribe as a guest first? We'll join you later!"

After speaking, Di Jiang took the gourd from Shi Yu, clearly intending to use it as a storage space.

Houtu's tribe was situated beside a large marsh. Bonfires blazed on the shore, and a burly man was roasting a giant beast, the aroma of roasted meat filling the air~

"Huh?"

"Why is a Wu bringing back a pretty boy!"

With a "whoosh," the burly man leaped to his feet, his eyes widening instantly. "Xing Tian! Fetch my Gan Qi!"

"Catch!"

He caught it, raised it, and brought it down in one fluid motion, without any hesitation.

"Xing Tian, what are you doing?"

"This is a guest we invited together, my siblings and I. What are you doing?" Houtu frowned, looking at Xing Tian.

"Plop~"

Xing Tian, who was in mid-air, slammed on the brakes and landed right in the middle of the marsh, stirring up ripples.

Emerging from the water, Xing Tian snorted, "Witches don't need these delicate outsiders. What can he do?"

Shi Yu, however, was not angered. He smiled gently, "Brother, although I look frail, my strength is quite considerable~"

"A joke!" Xing Tian scoffed. "If you can lift my Gan Qi, I'll believe you."

Shi Yu stepped forward and reached out his right hand, gripping the handle of the Gan Qi.

Tai Xu Shui Yun He had excellent potential, but Shi Yu hadn't cultivated much over the years, so his cultivation was somewhat lacking. He had been stuck at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage for many years.

Shi Yu slowly lifted the Gan Qi, and the surrounding Wu clan members revealed looks of astonishment.

"This... how is this possible?" Xing Tian's eyes widened.

"It's a shame I'm handsome and my strength is also quite impressive~" Shi Yu smiled slightly, looking at Xing Tian.

Just then, Zhu Rong and the others arrived. Di Jiang laughed heartily, "I knew this kid had some tricks up his sleeve."

Houtu also smiled and said, "Xing Tian, do you believe him now?"

"Being a Wu, you must learn to think, not just use your muscles, okay!"

Shi Yu poked Xing Tian. This guy was the Xing Tian who performed the Gan Qi dance, and his cultivation was about the same as his own.

Xing Tian scratched his head. "It seems I was too rash. Little brother, I apologize for my rudeness just now."

Shi Yu waved his hand. "It's nothing. We might have many dealings in the future."

"Little Shi Yu, your items are ready!"

Di Jiang threw the gourd to Shi Yu. Shi Yu caught it, opened the stopper, and a suction force surged out, drawing some of the surrounding malevolent energy into the gourd.

"What a treasure! It's probably more useful than Master's Purple Gold Red Gourd~"

Everyone watched curiously as faint spiritual light flickered on the gourd's surface, seemingly refining the absorbed malevolent energy.

"This gourd is truly marvelous," Houtu exclaimed. Unfortunately, their Wu clan did not cultivate their primordial spirits, so they could only admire these profound spiritual treasures from afar.

"If that's the case, then I shall take my leave."

"Screech~" A majestic Tai Xu Shui Yun He soared into the sky from within the light, its elegant form flying towards Mount Buzhou.