Hong Meng Liang Tian Chi!
It's actually Hong Meng Liang Tian Chi!
Primordial World treasures had their own true names. Hong Meng Liang Tian Chi hovered above the Blood Pool, radiating ten thousand rays of rosy light and a thousand streaks of auspicious color. Golden light of merit illuminated the entire divine hall.
Hong Meng Liang Tian Chi specialized in offense, while the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda specialized in defense. One attacked and the other defended.
Just as Shi Yu stared at Hong Meng Liang Tian Chi in shock, the ruler suddenly flashed with light and flew straight toward him.
Shi Yu instinctively raised a hand to block it, only for the ruler to land firmly in his palm and instantly connect with his aura.
In an instant, a vast flood of information surged into Shi Yu's mind. He learned the ruler's origins and divine abilities.
Hong Meng Liang Tian Chi and the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda were both Postnatal Merit Supreme Treasures. It had been formed from one-tenth of Pangu's Heaven-Opening Merit fused with the Heaven-Opening Profound Yellow Qi.
A Postnatal Supreme Treasure!
Di Jiang Ancestor Witch took a step forward and came to Shi Yu's side. Looking at the ruler in his hand, he said,
"Elder Brother, this treasure was bestowed by Father God..."
Houtu hurriedly explained this. After all, the temptation of a supreme treasure was simply too great.
"Hahahahahaha, younger sister Houtu, you're overthinking it!"
Di Jiang Ancestor Witch threw his head back in laughter, then patted Shi Yu on the shoulder.
"What exactly happened here, Houtu?"
Zhu Jiuyin was the Time Ancestor Witch. His eyes could predict the future and observe the past, yet he could not see what had happened here earlier.
Just now, taking advantage of the treasure's emergence, he had carefully scanned the surroundings with his eyes, but an invisible force had obstructed his investigation.
"Right, what exactly was that scene you mentioned just now, the one of Father God creating the world?"
Houtu Ancestor Witch let out a long breath and recounted everything from the moment Shi Yu had heard the heartbeat to the moment the jade treasure had flown into the Blood Pool, leaving nothing out.
After she finished, silence descended. The Ancestor Witches lowered their heads one after another, deep in thought.
"Perhaps Little Yu Zi has some connection with Father God..."
"That's impossible, isn't it? He took human form as a Tai Xu Shui Yun He, not as one of our Witch Clan. How could he possibly be connected to Father God..."
"..."
After a heated discussion, the Ancestor Witches still came to no conclusion. They simply gave up. They truly weren't good at using their brains.
"Little Yu Zi, after a unanimous vote, we've decided that since Hong Meng Liang Tian Chi has acknowledged you as its master, it belongs to you!" Zhu Jiuyin said.
"However, you do owe our Witch Clan a great Karmic Connection. What do you say?"
The Witch Clan did not cultivate primordial spirits, and manipulating spiritual treasures was already their limit, let alone supreme treasures.
According to younger sister Houtu, it was Shi Yu's jade treasure connecting with the Blood Pool that summoned Hong Meng Liang Tian Chi. That meant Shi Yu was connected to Father God.
So they might as well establish a Karmic Connection with him!
Once they established a Karmic Connection with Shi Yu, the Sanqing behind him would inevitably form a Karmic Connection with the Witch Clan as well...
"Then I'm grateful for the regard all the Ancestor Witches have shown me. Shi Yu will certainly remember the kindness the Witch Clan has shown today!"
Shi Yu cupped his hands and bowed. He accepted this Karmic Connection!
Di Jiang Ancestor Witch nodded in satisfaction and said, "Good. Our Witch Clan has always acted openly and honorably. Since that's the case, Hong Meng Liang Tian Chi belongs to you."
And so, after spending several days as a guest of the Witch Clan, Shi Yu continued his tea-delivery journey.
"Martial Aunt Houtu, there's no need to see me off~"
"All right, then. Where are you going next? I can use my divine ability to send you there!"
"I'm planning to go to Wuzhuang Temple. Mainly, I want to find out what Zhen Yuanzi Martial Uncle's Ginseng Fruit tastes like~~"
Shi Yu scratched his head bashfully. Ginseng Fruit was also called Grass Returning Pill and was one of the Top Ten Innate Spiritual Plants. It had to be delicious.
"What a greedy crane~"
Houtu smiled faintly and waved her hand. A burst of earthy-yellow light enveloped Shi Yu. Moments later, his eyes gradually cleared.
Wuzhuang Temple was located in a beautiful and spiritually rich land. Its temple gates were ancient and simple, stone beasts guarded the entrance, the walls were sturdy, and the halls were exquisite. Incense drifted upward in wisps, while pine and cypress remained evergreen. The place was tranquil and serene.
"Zhen Yuanzi Martial Uncle really knows how to choose a place. This place is quite elegant."
"If I ever build a cultivation ground, I'll definitely have him take a look for me."
As he spoke, Shi Yu had already arrived at the entrance of Wuzhuang Temple.
"Who goes there? State your name!"
Two child Daoists walked out of the temple and stopped in front of Shi Yu. They were likely Qingfeng and Mingyue of Wuzhuang Temple.
Qingfeng had delicate features, a slender build, and wore a moon-white Daoist robe, giving him an otherworldly air. Mingyue had a round face and round eyes, a slightly plump figure, and wore a deep-blue Daoist robe that gave her a playful look.
"These two little fellows are adorable!"
Shi Yu pinched the two child Daoists' cheeks. Seeing that they were about to lose their tempers, he immediately shoved a small gourd of pills into each of their hands.
"All right, all right, I won't tease you anymore!"
"I'm Shi Yu, a disciple of Taiqing from Kunlun Mountain!"
"Qingfeng, this is so sweet. Try it~"
"No, Mingyue, you're really eating it? Didn't Master say that we mustn't eat things given to us by outsiders?"
"Oh no, Master is here!"
Qingfeng and Mingyue hurriedly put away the small gourds and hid them inside their robes.
"These two children are still as greedy as ever!"
Zhen Yuanzi wore a Purple Gold Crown and a pale-gold Daoist robe embroidered with talismanic patterns. His face glowed with health, and his long beard fluttered in the breeze. He truly lived up to his title as the Ancestor of Earth Immortals.
"Martial Nephew Shi Yu, is there something you need at Wuzhuang Temple?"
"Zhen Yuanzi, can't someone come to Wuzhuang Temple just to visit if they have nothing to do?"
"Isn't it only right for a junior to visit his elders?"
The speaker was none other than the Great Philanthropist of the Primordial World, the Best Recipient of Primordial World's Gratitude—Ancestor Hong Yun.
Ancestor Hong Yun wore a vivid red robe, his hair falling loosely around his shoulders. His complexion was ruddy, and a gourd radiating spiritual light hung from his waist. It was presumably the gourd he had obtained at Mount Buzhou.
"Hahahaha, that's true!"
"Then, Martial Nephew, please come inside. We can talk there!"
Led by Qingfeng and Mingyue, they arrived at the main hall of Wuzhuang Temple. A couplet was inscribed above it:
"An immortal abode of everlasting life; a Daoist household sharing longevity with Heaven!"
After entering the hall, Shi Yu respectfully saluted Zhen Yuanzi and Ancestor Hong Yun, then took out a jade box containing Enlightenment Tea.
"This is the Enlightenment Tea planted by my master. He sent me here especially so that I could deliver it for the two of you to taste."
Zhen Yuanzi accepted the tea leaves and gently inhaled their fragrance. His eyes filled with delight. "This tea has a rich aroma and abundant spiritual energy. It truly is no ordinary treasure!"
Ancestor Hong Yun also leaned over to look, nodding repeatedly.
Shi Yu then brought out tea utensils and Three Lights Divine Water, displaying his superb tea-making skills. After drinking the tea, Zhen Yuanzi and Ancestor Hong Yun praised it repeatedly.
"It would be discourteous not to reciprocate. I'll give you some of Wuzhuang Temple's specialties as well!"
"Qingfeng, Mingyue, take your Senior Brother Shi Yu to the Ginseng Fruit Tree and knock down some Ginseng Fruit for him to take with him."
"Yes, Master!"
On the way to the Ginseng Fruit Tree, Qingfeng rubbed his hands together and said to Shi Yu, "Senior Brother, do you have any more of those sweet pills~~"
"That's right, that's right, Senior Brother~"
Mingyue looked at Shi Yu with a beaming smile. The two of them had accidentally eaten all the pills just now. They simply couldn't help it—the sweet-and-sour flavor was too good.
Thus, Shi Yu gave each of them two more gourds of pills. He had refined plenty, so they could have as many as they wanted!
"Thank you, Senior Brother. We'll knock down a few more Ginseng Fruit for you later!"
Qingfeng and Mingyue led Shi Yu beneath the Ginseng Fruit Tree. Its trunk was thick and sturdy, its branches and leaves luxuriant, and the Ginseng Fruit hanging from it faintly radiated auspicious light.
Qingfeng waved his hand, and the Golden Striker flew into his palm. With a few quick strikes, five or six Ginseng Fruit fell into Mingyue's jade plate.
"That many?"
"Isn't this a little too much?"
Shi Yu looked at the plate piled high with Ginseng Fruit, feeling somewhat embarrassed. After all, these were fruits from an Innate Spiritual Root, while the pills he had given them had been refined from ordinary spiritual fruits.
"Oh, come on~"
"Since you're my Senior Brother, I'll tell you. Actually, we have plenty of this stuff at Wuzhuang Temple~"
"Although Ginseng Fruit only flowers once every three thousand years, bears fruit once every three thousand years, and ripens only after another three thousand years, we've been cultivating this tree for so many cycles..."
Only then did Shi Yu understand. No wonder Ancestor Hong Yun had casually given away a Ginseng Fruit in the square outside Zixiao Palace. Shi Yu had thought the fruit hadn't grown on his tree, so he hadn't felt the pain of giving it away.
"I see. Then knock down a few more for me~"
"Hahahaha, Martial Nephew, you're quite amusing~"
At that moment, Ancestor Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi, having finished their tea, arrived beneath the Ginseng Fruit Tree.
"Hehe, Martial Uncle, I was only joking. These few fruits are enough!"
Shi Yu waved his hand, and the Purple Gourd at his waist flew out, storing the fruits in the plate.
"Martial Nephew, is that the last gourd from Mount Buzhou?"
"I didn't expect it to have such a wondrous use!"
Ancestor Hong Yun looked at the Purple Gourd in Shi Yu's hand and then casually took out his own gourd.
"Fortunately, this gourd ended up in my hands~"
"Martial Nephew, my gourd is called the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd. It can capture souls, or release red sand that damages souls. It's sinister to the extreme."
Ancestor Hong Yun was such a good person, yet despite possessing a magic treasure with such power, he had never used it...
"Indeed, Martial Uncle, you're kindhearted. But remember, the Primordial World is a place where the strong prey upon the weak and schemes abound. You should probably stay together with Martial Uncle Zhen Yuanzi~"
Hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi threw his head back and laughed. "Hahaha, Martial Nephew, you really do see things clearly. My old friend is simply too kindhearted!"
As long as Hong Yun stayed inside Wuzhuang Temple with Zhen Yuanzi and relied on Zhen Yuanzi's Great Array of Moral Coercion, even a Saint would have to think twice.
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