Are You Going to Rob a Woman and Child's Belongings?

Within the Sanqing Grand Hall on Kunlun Mountain, the Sanqing sat at the head of the hall, surrounded by profound Daoist principles. Ethereal music drifted, and the flow of Daoist rhyme was endless.

Three petite and elegant female disciples stood below the hall, looking deferentially at the Sanqing above. These were the renowned Sanxiao Fairies of later generations. At this time, they had only recently taken form, and their cultivation was merely at the peak of the Golden Immortal stage.

On the right stood the eldest sister, Yunxiao, wearing a white, flowing dress and possessing a tall, slender figure. Her youthful face held a hint of coldness, revealing an extraordinary temperament.

In the center was Qiongxiao, with a beautiful countenance and an icy, immortal bone structure. Her well-proportioned figure was clad in a red dress, making her appear gentle, dignified, and captivating.

On the left was the youngest, Bixiao, dressed in a jade-green gown. Her bright, lively eyes twinkled, making her appear very cute.

"Eldest Sister, what does Master want us for?" Bixiao whispered to Yunxiao. They had been cultivating in their cave dwelling when they were suddenly summoned. It was rare for their Eldest Martial Uncle and Second Martial Uncle to be present as well.

Yunxiao shook her head, also feeling very puzzled.

Just then, the Sanqing opened their eyes simultaneously and looked over. The three girls felt a wave of pressure, making them even more reserved.

"Sanxiao, we have summoned you this time to go to Mount Buzhou and serve fellow Daoist Nuwa," Tongtian said slowly. As if sensing his disciples' confusion, he continued to explain, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa is a mighty being who listened to the Dao alongside me in Zixiao Palace. Her cultivation has already reached the late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal realm."

"She is currently pregnant, which brings many inconveniences, so we are sending you to attend to her properly."

"I will give you a jade slip. If there is any danger to the child in her womb, you must crush it immediately."

Upon hearing this, the Sanxiao had many questions and prepared to ask.

Just then, an unusual phenomenon occurred in the heavens and earth. The distant sky was enveloped by a streak of colorful clouds, radiating with brilliance.

The Sanqing felt a stir in their hearts, knowing that a treasure was about to appear. Judging by the commotion, the treasure that was about to be born must be extraordinary.

The three exchanged a glance, nodded slightly, and transformed into three streaks of light, flying towards Mount Buzhou. Before leaving, Tongtian did not forget the Sanxiao Fairies. With a wave of his hand, his immense magical power enveloped the three girls, and they vanished from the hall.

On Mount Sumeru in the West, Zhunti and Jieyin sat cross-legged on lotus platforms, jointly verifying the Great Dao they had heard in Zixiao Palace. It was at this moment that they perceived the celestial anomaly in the East.

Zhunti opened his eyes and glanced eastward, a smile appearing on his withered face. "This treasure is fated to be with us. We should go and collect it."

Jieyin nodded, "Good!"

Then, the two transformed into two golden streaks of light and rushed towards the East.

Also attracted were Di Jun and Taiyi of the Solar Star, Zhen Yuanzi of Wuzhuang Temple, Hongyun, Styx of the Sea of Blood, Eastern King Duke of Penglai Immortal Island, and the Western Queen Mother. All these mighty beings were heading towards the place where the purple energy was converging.

On Mount Buzhou, Nuwa and Fuxi arrived at the place where the spiritual energy was gathering. They saw a Gourd Vine with two leaves, bearing seven gourds, each of a different color: gold, crimson, yellow, green, white, blue, and black.

At this moment, these gourds were continuously absorbing the converging purple and spiritual energy from their surroundings, growing rapidly. They appeared to be on the verge of ripening.

"It's an Innate Gourd Spiritual Root!"

"Sister, this is our fortune!" Fuxi exclaimed in shock, then boundless joy. He finally had a decent treasure.

Nuwa also looked at the Gourd Vine with curiosity, vaguely sensing that these treasures would be of great use to her, though she didn't know how.

Just then, streaks of light appeared in the sky. The familiar auras caused Fuxi's expression to change; he knew the treasure hunters had arrived.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist Nuwa, fellow Daoist Fuxi. This humble one pays his respects."

Three mystical lights descended, accompanied by celestial music in the air and purple mist filling the sky, revealing the figures of the Sanqing, with the Sanxiao Fairies behind them.

As soon as they appeared, the Sanqing cupped their fists in a salute to Nuwa and Fuxi, then looked at the Gourd Vine with joy in their eyes, clearly recognizing the treasure's grade.

Nuwa and Fuxi quickly returned the salute. Before they could speak, several more figures descended. Zhunti, Jieyin, and other mighty beings also arrived. After exchanging courtesies, they all looked at the Gourd Vine.

At this moment, the Gourd Vine had ripened, radiating treasure light. The aura of a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure was fully unleashed.

Zhunti looked at the treasure with a fervent gaze. The West, after the Dragon-Han Calamity, had countless shattered innate spiritual veins, making it a barren land. For many years, the two had not possessed any decent magical treasures. Now, facing the Innate Gourd Vine, they desperately wanted to go forward and pluck all the gourds.

Laozi stroked his beard and sighed, "What a fine Innate Spiritual Root, bearing seven Spiritual Treasures. Now we can divide them into seven portions. It seems fated to be with us. Why don't we divide it?" The others all nodded in agreement.

Zhunti's eyes gleamed. He couldn't wait and stepped forward, cupping his hands towards everyone. "Fellow Daoists, this item is fated to be with the West and should rightfully yield one gourd!" With that, he stepped forward to pluck a gourd.

Shen Hongfei saw this scene and felt a surge of dissatisfaction. The venerable Nuwa's dojo was on this Mount Buzhou, which was his home. These people were distributing treasures from his home without his permission, acting like robbers.

Immediately, Shen Hongfei couldn't help but speak out, "Uncle Zhunti, are you trying to steal our family's things?"

Zhunti's movements froze. He turned his head to look at Nuwa's belly and thought, When did this treasure become this kid's family property!

Primordial Heavenly Lord heard this and looked at Nuwa's belly, forcing a kind smile. "My child, this item is destined to be with you. You will surely receive a gourd."

After speaking, Primordial Heavenly Lord turned to look at Di Jun, Eastern King Duke, Hongyun, Zhen Yuanzi, Styx, and others. He exuded a powerful aura and said in a calm tone, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa gets one gourd, my disciple gets one, Sanqing gets one, and the rest you can divide amongst yourselves. Are there any objections?"

Tongtian and Laozi also stepped forward, their bodies exuding powerful auras that pressed towards the others.

After considering the situation, the others realized they were at a disadvantage if a fight broke out, so they all nodded. Styx felt aggrieved. Everyone else was in pairs, but he was alone. It was clear he wouldn't get a share.

Seeing that everyone agreed to the distribution, Primordial Heavenly Lord turned back and asked, "My good disciple, are you satisfied?"

"I'm not satisfied! You're bullying me. I won't become your disciple!"

"Waaah..."

Saying this, Shen Hongfei started crying again, but his eyes held a look of triumph.

"This... why is he crying again?"

The others had never witnessed such a scene and were at a loss for what to do.

"You're all bandits, coming to my home and stealing my things."

"Mount Buzhou is my home, and these gourds grew in my yard. Are you going to steal from a woman and child?"

The Sanqing and other powerful beings heard this, their mouths twitched, and they didn't know how to retort.

After all, what Shen Hongfei said had some logic. This was Mount Buzhou, where Nuwa and the others lived. If these gourd vines were indeed their family's property, then he was right.

Nuwa, being rather shy, blushed slightly upon hearing the baby claim everything as their own. She lowered her head, not daring to look at Sanqing and the others.

Fuxi, standing nearby, showed a hint of a smile on his usually solemn face. It was the first time he felt a tiny bit of good impression towards this nephew. He had been here the earliest, so by rights, these gourds should belong to him.

However, these people who had arrived had completely ignored him and proceeded to allocate the treasures among themselves. He had already harbored some grievances but dared not act out due to their status.

Now that he was claiming these items as his own, he could get more out of it. A smile appeared on his face.

Haha.

This nephew is quite good, after all.

Seeing the expression on his uncle's face, Shen Hongfei curled his lips dismissively. He could guess what his uncle was thinking with his toes – wanting these gourds was a pipe dream; they were all his!

With a glint in his eyes, Shen Hongfei raised his voice and cried even louder.

"Uncle Fuxi, bad guys are stealing our family's things. Why are you doing nothing?"

"Hurry and beat them! These are all my toys, all mine."

"Waaah!"

The smile on Fuxi's face froze. Seeing the unfriendly glares from Zhunti, Eastern King Duke, and others, he swallowed and dared not speak. The slight good impression he had just developed faded, and he cursed inwardly, "This brat is going to get me killed!"

Shen Hongfei's cries grew even louder, truly eliciting sorrow from those who heard and tears from those who listened. A sense of guilt arose in everyone.

Primordial Heavenly Lord pondered for a moment, thinking, "This child will undoubtedly become my disciple in the future. These gourds can be considered an early gift to him."

With his decision made, Primordial Heavenly Lord glanced at Tongtian and Laozi.

Since their birth, the three had always been together, possessing a remarkable tacit understanding. A single glance was enough to know what the others were thinking.

Although Tongtian had always been at odds with Yuanshi, they presented a united front externally. Laozi naturally favored his own kin. The reason he would later join forces with Primordial Heavenly Lord against Tongtian was simply due to differing paths. This was also why Tongtian eventually broke ties during the Grand Formation of Myriad Immortals, a decision Laozi later regretted, though it was too late then.

The other two nodded slightly, signifying their agreement.

With the support of his two brothers, Primordial Heavenly Lord felt confident. He spoke to Nuwa's belly, "Good disciple, stop crying. No one will snatch your things; these all belong to you!" Saying this, he walked over and stood beside Fuxi and Nuwa.

Laozi let out a soft sigh and, pulling Tongtian along, also walked over.

"Really?"

"You won't steal my toys?"

A pure and adorable voice emerged, tinged with a hint of wariness, as if he was worried about being tricked by Primordial Heavenly Lord.

"No, we won't."

"Then what about them?"

Primordial Heavenly Lord glanced at the other powerful beings present, tilted his chin slightly, and said confidently, "They wouldn't dare!"