Houtu

Chapter 29: Houtu

Following Xing Tian, Shen Gui returned to the Ancestor Witch Hall. This time, however, they weren't going to a side hall, but the main hall of the Ancestor Witch Hall.

The hall followed the Wu Clan's consistent rugged style. A few stone pillars supported the entire structure, and there was no other decoration within.

As Xing Tian led Shen Gui into the hall, a woman in a goose-yellow palace dress was seated on the hall's only seat, watching them.

Even though the woman was just sitting there, Shen Gui felt an aura as vast as the ocean emanating from her, unfathomably deep.

However, despite her unfathomable aura, Shen Gui didn't feel any pressure from her. Instead, he felt a gentle and cordial sense of warmth.

This must be Ancestor Witch Houtu, right?

Xing Tian's actions undoubtedly confirmed Shen Gui's guess.

Upon entering the hall, Xing Tian immediately bowed to the woman on the seat. "Greetings, Ancestor Witch Houtu."

Seeing this, Shen Gui also bowed slightly. "Vast Desolation Wanderer Shen Gui greets Ancestor Witch Houtu."

"No need for such formalities," Houtu said with a slight nod.

Her tone was gentle, lacking the majesty of someone in a high position, just like her aura.

"Xing Tian, you may leave now. I have some matters to discuss with young friend Shen Gui."

"Yes, Ancestor Witch Houtu. Xing Tian takes his leave."

Xing Tian departed.

Thus, only Shen Gui and Houtu remained in the Ancestor Witch Hall.

Houtu glanced at Shen Gui, who stood in the middle of the hall, with amusement. "Do you know why I wanted to see you?"

Shen Gui honestly shook his head. "No, I don't."

Seeing this, Houtu couldn't help but chuckle softly. "You are quite honest."

Shen Gui pouted. "To know what you know, and to know what you don't know, that is true knowledge."

"Oh?" A flicker of brilliance flashed in Houtu's eyes. "Well said, 'To know what you know, and to know what you don't know.' Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush. Earlier, when you were fighting Kuafu, I sensed the aura of Mysterious Yellow Qi from you."

"Mysterious Yellow Qi is a divine energy born from the ultimate condensation of merit. It is known as invulnerable to all magic and indestructible through all tribulations. However, the amount of merit required to condense Mysterious Yellow Qi is immeasurable. At least, as far as I know, since the creation of heaven and earth, apart from the three-tenths of creation merit condensed into the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Pagoda when Father God created the world, Mysterious Yellow Qi has never appeared in this world again. Therefore, I am very curious as to where the Mysterious Yellow Qi on your body came from."

As she spoke, Houtu looked at Shen Gui playfully.

After hearing Houtu's words, Shen Gui's face contorted in distress.

An innocent man is guilty when he possesses a treasure.

Am I going to die today?

Seeing Shen Gui's expression, Houtu chuckled softly. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

Shen Gui blinked, looking at Houtu, unsure of her meaning. Houtu then composed herself, her smile fading, and said seriously, "I hope you will remember what I am about to say."

"The Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Pagoda is a supreme treasure comparable to a Innate Supreme Treasure, and in some aspects, even surpasses it. Once such a treasure appears in the world, it will inevitably attract the covetousness of countless powerful beings."

"I don't know if you obtained benefits from the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Pagoda in the past, or if the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Pagoda is in your possession. I don't care about these things. Because you have gained the recognition of the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Pagoda, it is equivalent to receiving Father God's inheritance. As Father God's descendant, I naturally will not snatch your opportunity. However, just because I won't do it, doesn't mean others won't. Do you understand? Your current cultivation, while not bad, is not enough for you to openly possess this fortune. Therefore, when you travel the Great Desolation in the future, you must remember not to easily expose the Mysterious Yellow Qi on your body."

Looking at Houtu's serious expression, Shen Gui felt a sense of relief mixed with lingering fear.

That's right, I was still a bit careless.

It was one thing to fight Xing Tian before, but this time fighting Kuafu, knowing Houtu was in the tribe, I actually used my Mysterious Yellow Body. That was truly courting death.

Others might not recognize Mysterious Yellow Qi, but how could a powerful being like Houtu not?

I can only say it's fortunate I encountered Houtu this time. If it were another powerful being, I might have already perished.

Thinking of this, Shen Gui solemnly bowed to Houtu. "Thank you, my lady, for your reminder."

"There's no need for that. Since you carry Father God's inheritance, I will naturally assist you within my capabilities," Houtu replied.

"However, fighting others while traveling the Great Desolation is unavoidable. Besides telling you this and warning you to be careful, I called you here today for another matter."

"Please speak, my lady."

"I observed your fight with Kuafu. If you didn't use Mysterious Yellow Qi, you might not have been able to display your full strength. Therefore, I wish to set up a restriction for you to conceal the aura of Mysterious Yellow Qi on your body. This way, when you use Mysterious Yellow Qi, outsiders will only see it as you utilizing the Law of Earth. Under normal circumstances, as long as their cultivation doesn't exceed mine, they won't be able to discern anything unusual. Are you willing?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Gui's face lit up with joy.

"Thank you, my lady!"