Just Know How to Eat, Not Even as Good as a Child

No, the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree was forged from my very essence, the Western Geng Metal Bodhi, fused with seven treasures like gold, silver, and lapis lazuli. It's my personal protective treasure; giving it away would be like tearing a piece of flesh from my body.

As for the Six Roots Pure Bamboo, it's also an unparalleled treasure, refined from the Innate Spiritual Root, Bitter Bamboo. I've kept it as my treasure and won't easily give it away.

Facing difficulty, Zhunti's eyes lit up when he saw the Low Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Water Element Bead, in his hand. He said to Jieyin beside him, "Elder Brother, although this Water Element Bead is only a Low Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, if we gather the Five Elements Innate Spiritual Pearls – Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth – we can form the High Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Five Elements Pearl."

"It contains the Innate Five Elements Origin and can form the Innate Five Elements Grand Formation, whose power is comparable to a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!"

"If we gift this treasure to that child, he'll surely be overjoyed and might even formally become our disciple on the spot."

As Zhunti spoke, he felt the idea becoming more feasible. He quickly said to Jieyin, "Elder Brother, let's go find the other four Innate Pearls right now!"

"Good."

Upon hearing this, Jieyin also found it feasible and nodded.

With their agreement reached, auspicious clouds rose beneath their feet, and they flew into the depths of the East Sea, drawing elegant arcs in the sky.

At the same time, within Wuzhuang Temple, Hongyun returned with Zhen Yuanzi. As soon as he entered, he asked Qingfeng and Mingyue to prepare two Ginseng Fruits for him, treating himself as if he were part of the household.

Zhen Yuanzi looked at the carefree Hongyun and shook his head. Not only had he lost his seat cushion during this trip, but he had also missed out on the Supreme Grade Innate Gourd Spiritual Treasure. Yet, his friend seemed as if nothing had happened.

He recalled Shen Hongfei's actions at Mount Buzhou, where he had taken all the Spiritual Treasures as if it were his right, leaving the other great cultivators helpless. Zhen Yuanzi greatly admired this, believing that cultivators should fight for their own opportunities. A subtle thought of taking him as a disciple began to form in his mind.

As for whether competing with Yuanshi for a disciple would incur the wrath of the Sanqing, Zhen Yuanzi didn't care. As long as the child hadn't formally become a disciple, there was still a chance. He had also thought of a treasure to win over the child: the Ginseng Fruit. This item is a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root with extraordinary effects. If the child, who hasn't even been born yet, eats this fruit, he will undoubtedly benefit greatly.

He watched Hongyun eagerly gazing in the direction of the Ginseng Fruit tree and cursed inwardly, "Always thinking about eating, not even as good as a child."

He saw Qingfeng bring two fruits. With a flash, he appeared beside Qingfeng, taking the Ginseng Fruits.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, what are you doing? I just wanted to eat a couple of fruits."

"If you want to eat, go eat outside!"

Ignoring Hongyun's wails, Zhen Yuanzi instructed Qingfeng and Mingyue to guard the fruit tree and not give Hongyun a single one. Only then did he leave with satisfaction, thinking that these were all for his precious disciple.

On Kunlun Mountain, Yuanshi was unaware that he had several more powerful figures vying for his disciple. He only felt a vague sense of unease, as if someone were plotting against him.

He awoke from his meditation and began to calculate, but he couldn't discern the outcome. His expression turned grim as he declared, "If I find out who plotted against me, I will ensure they have a terrible end!"

Laozi, who was sitting cross-legged nearby, felt his eyelids twitch slightly. He mused, "Could it be that I, this old Daoist, intended to secretly take Nuwa's unborn child as my disciple, and that's why he's having premonitions?"

Laozi secretly wondered if he was too close, causing Yuanshi Tianzun to vaguely sense that someone was plotting against him. He thought, "It seems I'll have to move out when the opportunity arises."

Tongtian Jiaozhu also glanced guiltily at Yuanshi Tianzun. He had sent the Sanxiao sisters to Nuwa not out of genuine concern for Yuanshi, but with the intention of taking Shen Hongfei as his disciple. However, this couldn't be done openly, or his two elder brothers would beat him. While he wasn't afraid, it ultimately wasn't proper.

Unbeknownst to Sanqing, the three thousand guests of Zixiao Palace, upon returning from the chaos, all had ideas about Nuwa's unborn child. However, most of them were wary of Yuanshi Tianzun and temporarily set aside their thoughts, choosing to wait for an opportunity in secret. After all, the child hadn't been born yet.

Not to mention the external disturbances, within Mount Buzhou, Shen Hongfei was completely immersed in comprehending the laws within the Ancestral Dragon Pearl. The first to be comprehended was the law of water. Before long, he had achieved minor accomplishment in it, making controlling winds and rain a simple matter.

Shen Hongfei awoke from his comprehension and couldn't help but think about being the son of the Ancestral Dragon and Nuwa. What would he look like after birth? He recalled seeing the depictions of the Dragon's Nine Offspring in picture books from his previous life and shuddered. He certainly didn't want to look as unsightly as those.

Shen Hongfei shook his head, casting away the unpleasant images from his mind. He thought, "This young master is Nuwa's son. My mother is so beautiful; I must become a handsome, dashing, and elegant young man in the future!"

"Thank you for coming to keep me company, little sister."

Just as he was lost in thought, Nuwa's voice sounded from outside, capturing his attention. He looked out and saw Houtu, dressed in a pale yellow dress with a sweet appearance, sitting with Nuwa. Judging by their demeanor, they were chatting happily with his mother.

Shen Hongfei's tender little face showed surprise. He thought, "Why is Houtu here?"

"Shouldn't she be with her eleven reckless brothers at this time?"

Although he was surprised by Houtu's arrival, seeing the genuine joy radiating from Nuwa's face, he was also secretly happy.

Since his transmigration, he had noticed that although his mother didn't say much, she always carried an unresolvable melancholy and sadness in her heart. He knew it was because of his deceased father, the Ancestral Dragon, but he didn't know how to comfort her.

Shen Hongfei had secretly pondered if finding a daughter-in-law for his mother might allow her to have someone to talk to, perhaps easing her sorrow. Now, seeing Houtu chatting happily with Nuwa, his eyes lit up. It had to be her!

"Sister Houtu, you're here?"

Just as Houtu was about to say something, Shen Hongfei's young and cute voice rang out, drawing her gaze to Nuwa's belly. She was also very happy.

"Yes, didn't I promise you, sister? So, after bidding my brothers farewell and assuring them of my safety, I came here to find you."

"Really?"

"Mm."

Nuwa saw her baby addressing Houtu as sister and a hint of shy annoyance appeared on her face. "Baby, don't call Houtu 'sister' anymore. I have already become sworn sisters with her. You should call her 'Aunt'."

"Waaah!"

Shen Hongfei heard this and thought, "How can this be? She will be your daughter-in-law in the future!" His eyes rolled, and he pretended to cry loudly.

Hearing her baby crying, Nuwa was startled, thinking she had frightened the child. She quickly stood up, wanting to comfort him. However, the child was still in her belly, beyond her touch. She anxiously paced back and forth, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Baby, don't cry. Mother was wrong, I shouldn't have yelled at you."

Nuwa regretted her actions. What was wrong with her? Although this child had shown extraordinary abilities, he was still an unborn child. What if something happened to him because she scared him?

Houtu was also anxiously trying to console him, saying, "Little brother, don't cry."

Seeing his mother so worried, Shen Hongfei felt a pang of guilt and quickly stopped. "Mother, don't worry, your child doesn't blame you."

"It's just that your child saw Mother was lonely and wanted to find a daughter-in-law for Mother to keep her company."