What? The Dragon Clan wants to give me a dowry?

Inside the East Sea Dragon Palace

The Dragon King of the East Sea, Ao Ren, sat high upon the main seat, while Shi Yu and the Green Ox took their places as guests.

"Young friend, I hear you and my brother Ao Guang are quite close. If you ever face any difficulties, don't hesitate to come to the East Sea for my help!"

The old Dragon King said with a smile. Not long before, his brother Ao Ping had clearly explained Shi Yu's background to him.

After receiving permission from the Azure Dragon Saint Venerable, they could make their own decisions. For the Dragon race, this was undeniably an opportunity.

Shi Yu's expression shifted, and he said, "Then Your Majesty the Dragon King, could you tell me the whereabouts of Si Xiang and Fubo Mountain? I'm in a bit of a hurry~"

Upon hearing this, the old Dragon King chuckled, "Young friend, do you know our Dragon race possesses the four seas and countless treasures? Since fate has brought us together, I shall gift you one!"

Below the stage, Ao Guang pouted. Did my old man eat something wrong today? Why is he being so generous, giving away treasures right off the bat? He's usually so stingy!

"Ao Ping, bring the treasure!"

The old Dragon King called out. Then, with the efforts of hundreds of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals, a magnificent carriage was brought forth.

"What is this?"

"Ancestor Dragon's Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage!"

Ao Guang's eyes widened as he recognized the carriage. Didn't this thing always sit in the Eastern Azure Dragon Realm? I never expected them to give it away to someone else!

The Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage emanated auspicious energy in all directions. It was crafted with agarwood as its base, adorned with nine heavens' five-colored divine stones, infused with the nine netherworlds' five-qi profound gold, and absorbed the essence and divine beauty of heaven and earth.

Nine five-clawed golden dragons coiled around the carriage, and its wheels transformed into golden lotuses, radiating brilliant light as they bloomed.

"This is the Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage, the mount of our ancestor, the Ancestor Dragon. Unfortunately, the old ancestor disliked such flashy things and never used it..." The old Dragon King said, stroking the carriage with a heavy tone.

"Isn't this too heavy a gift? Perhaps you could just pack me some East Sea fruits or something instead~"

Shi Yu felt a little embarrassed. This item held too much significance for the Dragon race.

"Young friend, what are you saying? Compared to a pearl hidden in dust, I'd rather see this carriage soar through the Primordial World!" The old Dragon King sighed, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Since that's the case, I'll accept it!"

"Thank you, old Dragon King!"

"I won't forget your Dragon race!"

Shi Yu bowed slightly to the Dragon King, then summoned the Purple Gourd hanging from his waist. Instantly, the enormous Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage was absorbed into the gourd.

"Young friend, there's one more thing. The Si Xiang you are looking for is on Zongzhou Qilin Mountain. That is where the Qilin Tribe gathered after the Dragon-Han Tribulation."

"As for Fubo Mountain, it's right here in my East Sea. The Kui Ox doesn't venture out much, so you can find it directly on Fubo Mountain."

Having received the accurate information, Shi Yu led the Green Ox and left the East Sea Dragon Palace.

As soon as Shi Yu left, Ao Guang approached his father. "Father, you really parted with it, giving him the Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage. That's a supreme treasure of our Dragon race!"

"Son, you should learn more from your uncle. Without him, our Dragon race wouldn't have this connection!" The old Dragon King nodded slowly. "Besides, do you think your father has the right to give away the Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage?"

"Could it be the will of those two?"

Ao Guang frowned, finding it hard to believe. "If that's the case, I understand, Father!"

"Indeed, it was decided by the Azure Dragon Saint Venerable and the Candle Dragon Ancestor. Whether our Dragon race can wash away its karma depends on these next two or three aeons..." The old Dragon King stood with his hands behind his back, looking into the distance with a thousand thoughts.

Now that the Ancestor Dragon had long since fallen, the Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage was of little use to the Dragon race. It was better to give it away to foster good relations.

That young friend is not simple. Whether the Dragon race will be eternally mired in karma or have hope for resurgence in the future depends on this gamble.

"Oh, and Ao Guang, later you'll take two teams of battle dragons to the vicinity of Fubo Mountain. That Kui Ox is not easy to deal with." The Kui Ox, as a Primordial exotic species, possessed no small strength.

"Father, why are you also playing the card of adding flowers to an already beautiful embroidery, instead of offering charcoal in snowy weather? Just like my uncle..."

"Isn't that obvious? Your grandmother and grandfather taught us this. If they hadn't perished in the Dragon-Han Tribulation, they could have taught you too!"

On Fubo Mountain

A Green Ox, pulling a young man, strode across the waves. This was the dwelling place of the Primordial exotic species, the Kui Ox.

"Green Ox, later you'll take these things and find the Kui Ox. Ask for his opinion. Let's try not to fight if we can..."

A white light shot out from Shi Yu's waist, transforming into the Spiritual Treasure, the Purple Gourd. A large pile of spiritual fruits spilled out, many of which were packed from the East Sea Dragon Palace. After all, not finishing everything and packing it is a virtue!

"Hey, hey, Green Ox, those aren't for you to eat!"

Seeing the Green Ox silently lowering its head and eating the spiritual fruits, Shi Yu quickly tugged on its horns.

"I'll eat some first, in case the Kui Ox can't eat it all~"

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After saying that, it took a couple more bites. After the Green Ox gobbled them up, the spiritual fruits visibly decreased.

"Damn it~"

"If negotiations with the Kui Ox fall through, you'll be the one to lead the charge!"

Shi Yu said irritably. Just keep eating. You'll be tired soon enough!

After eating its fill, the Green Ox reverted to its original form, transforming into a giant Unicorn Rhinoceros.

"Don't worry, little master, the Kui Ox and I are both oxen, so we'll understand each other!"

"Come on, lift one of your feet and tell me how many toes you have!"

"One!"

"Lift your head and look at the one in the sky, how many does it have!"

"Two!"

"See? You're odd-toed, and he's even-toed. Objectively speaking, you're not an ox!"

"What did you say? I'm not an ox?"

Seeing the Unicorn Rhinoceros on the verge of a mental breakdown, Shi Yu quickly waved his hand, "Just kidding, old ox. If you're not an ox, who is? You're full of bull and a real man!"

"Moo~~"

A bolt of lightning struck from the sky, followed by the Primordial World's exotic beast, the Kui Ox.

The Kui Ox resembled an ox, was entirely green, hornless, and had only one leg.

"Brother Ox, I'm your big brother Ox!"

The Unicorn Rhinoceros rushed over to build a connection, dismissing Shi Yu's words as a joke. Who cares about toes?

"Who are you? I don't recognize you."

The Kui Ox's deep voice boomed like thunder. Good heavens, why is this guy calling me little brother right off the bat? I don't even know him!

"We're both Primordial World exotic beasts, divine oxen of the Primordial World! We're family!"

"I've got a good gig here, and I came to find you, little brother. I won't hog it all for myself!"

The Unicorn Rhinoceros took heavy strides, acting as if they were old brothers who'd known each other forever, and approached the Kui Ox.

The old ox ruminates.

From the Unicorn Rhinoceros's mouth flew an immortal pill exuding a rich aroma, enveloped in dense spiritual energy.

The Kui Ox's eyes widened as it looked at the immortal pill. What is this? It smells so good! All it could think about was how to get it into its mouth.

"Follow me, and I guarantee you'll get to eat immortal pills!"

"Really?"

"This immortal pill is a welcome gift!"

"Thank you, big brother!"

"From now on, we'll go to Kunlun Mountain and be someone's mount!"

"..."

At first, the Kui Ox was resistant to the idea of being a mount, but then it thought about the immortal pills...

"Brother Kui Ox!"

"Are you in or out?"

"The little master and I just went to the East Sea Dragon Palace. The old Dragon King gave away his ancestors' things to be mounts! They were so enthusiastic!"

"This is a rare opportunity, I hope you cherish it!"

The Kui Ox swallowed the immortal pill in one gulp and took a deep breath. "Okay, I'm in!"

Shi Yu, watching from the side, was a bit surprised that the Unicorn Rhinoceros had convinced the Kui Ox in just a few sentences.

"Brother, I believe a saying now!"

"What saying?"

"'Near vermilion, one gets stained red; near ink, one gets stained black!'"

"What do you mean?"

"How come the Unicorn Rhinoceros is using my tactics!!!"

The method the Unicorn Rhinoceros used to tempt the Kui Ox with pills was exactly the same as how Shi Yu had tempted him.