Everyone Acts Like a Thief, Too Amusing

As Zhunti saw the Daoist bid farewell to Nuwa and approach, he thought, "This is not good." With no way to avoid him, he could only force a smile and cup his fists in greeting, asking, "May I ask which Daoist friend you are?"

Qingmu quickly returned the courtesy. "This humble Daoist is Qingmu. By chance, I came to Mount Buzhou and have come to visit Daoist Nuwa. You two are likely here for the same reason?"

Zhunti and Jieyin's expressions immediately became awkward as they nodded. "That is indeed the case!"

"I wish the two Daoist friends success in your endeavors. This humble Daoist will take his leave," Qingmu said, glancing strangely at the two before shaking his head and departing.

Zhunti and Jieyin looked at each other. Why was this Daoist looking at them like that? Seeing Nuwa looking over, they couldn't dwell on it and quickly stepped forward to bow. "Greetings, Daoist Nuwa."

Nuwa quickly returned the bow. "There's no need for such formality, Daoist friends. Please come in and speak."

Shen Hongfei, seeing this scene from within Nuwa's womb, couldn't help but mutter to himself, Why are they here too? Do they also want to take this young master as their disciple?

Hongjun hasn't distributed treasures yet, so these two probably can't produce anything good either. He pursed his lips, losing interest.

As Zhunti and Jieyin entered the cave dwelling, they were met with dazzling light, making it difficult to open their eyes. Rubbing their eyes, they saw the cave dwelling filled with spiritual treasures radiating brilliant light. Their eyes widened in disbelief.

These... these are all Innate Spiritual Treasures!

Zhunti looked at Jieyin in disbelief, wondering if he was hallucinating. But seeing his elder brother's slack-jawed expression, he knew he wasn't mistaken. His heart was filled with complex emotions. How did Nuwa become so wealthy!

"These were all gifts from the Daoist friends who came," Nuwa explained, seeing their expressions. She walked directly to the stone table and gestured.

"Please be seated, Daoist friends."

Zhunti pulled Jieyin over and they sat on the stone stools. Only then did they realize that these were also Innate Spiritual Treasures. Looking up, they saw that the stone table was as well!

Zhunti's mouth twitched. He thought of how he and his elder brother had spent a century gathering just one set of the Five Elements Pearls, and felt a pang of embarrassment.

"Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, please pick some immortal fruits and bring them over," Nuwa called out as she saw the table was empty.

"This is bad. If the Sanxiao sisters see us, they'll definitely report it to Tongtian. What's the point of us coming here secretly then!"

Zhunti thought of this and quickly stood up to stop them, but it was too late!

"Yes, my Lady!"

The Sanxiao sisters, who had been waiting outside the door, responded and entered. Each held a tray covered with a red cloth. They walked to the stone table, placed them down, and retreated behind Nuwa.

It's over. It looks like we'll have to face the Sanqing.

Zhunti and Jieyin looked at the Sanxiao sisters with embarrassment, their hearts filled with bitterness.

Shen Hongfei couldn't help but chuckle at their expressions. Why are they all so afraid of Yuanshi finding out? They're acting like thieves, it's hilarious!

The Sanxiao sisters behind Nuwa also had rosy cheeks, suppressing their laughter.

"Daoist friends, there's no need to worry. Sanxiao will not inform Daoist Tongtian," Nuwa said, looking up at the Sanxiao sisters behind her, their faces flushed as they held back laughter. She smiled knowingly.

"Please try the spirit fruits from my Fengqi Mountain. Although they are from an ordinary spirit root peach tree, they are still rare spirit fruits."

Nuwa lifted the cloth covering the plates, revealing several flat peaches the size of adult fists. A faint fruity aroma emanated from them, causing Zhunti and Jieyin to twitch their noses. They temporarily set aside their worries about the Sanqing and focused their attention on the flat peaches before them.

Zhunti and Jieyin each picked up a flat peach and put it into their mouths. They immediately felt the flesh was delicious, juicy, and flavorful. Their eyes lit up. What marvelous spirit fruits!

Shen Hongfei watched their reactions and couldn't help but find it amusing. It's just a small tree's flat peaches, and they're acting like this. If I brought out the Mother Tree's flat peaches I've signed for over the years, wouldn't their jaws drop in shock!

With their current pathetic state, they want to take this young master as their disciple? They must be dreaming!

Soon, Zhunti and Jieyin finished their flat peaches, wiped their mouths, and seemed to still want more. However, they didn't forget their main purpose for coming.

"Daoist Nuwa, we have come to take your unborn child as a disciple. We request that you let the child come out to speak with us."

Although Nuwa already knew their intentions, she was still very happy. She then said, "Hongfei."

"Mother, who's here now?" Shen Hongfei pretended to have just woken up, his voice sounding naive. However, his tender little face showed a hint of impatience.

"Oh, it's Uncle Zhunti and Uncle Jieyin! It's been a hundred years, I've missed you both dearly!"

Zhunti heard this and was overjoyed. This child still has some affection for us. Look, he's calling us uncle right off the bat. It seems there's an opportunity!

"Child, Uncle Zhunti misses you too. Look, what good thing has Uncle brought you?"

Zhunti took out a pearl radiating multicolored light from his embrace and smiled, speaking to Nuwa's slightly bulging belly.

What good things could the West possibly have?

Ancestor Hongjun hasn't distributed treasures yet. The West can only have treasures like the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, and the Six Roots of Purity Bamboo, those few supreme treasures.

With your stingy nature, can you give anything to this young master?

Shen Hongfei pursed his lips, not holding out hope for any spiritual treasures Zhunti and Jieyin might produce.

Zhunti, completely unaware, introduced it himself. "This item is the Five Elements Pearl, a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. It contains the power of the five elements' origin and can form the Innate Five Elements Grand Array, with power comparable to an extreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"This is a treasure that your Uncle Jieyin and I spent a hundred years searching for!"

Shen Hongfei looked at the pearl in Zhunti's hand in surprise. He hadn't expected Zhunti and Jieyin to think so highly of this young master. It seemed they had come prepared this time. Perhaps it was time for his deceased uncle to make an appearance!

Shen Hongfei recalled how, a hundred years ago, Fuxi had approached him for an alliance to obtain more treasures from these powerful beings, promising to share some afterward. The thought made him chuckle.

"Mother, where did Uncle go?"

"The two uncles are treating me so well, why isn't Uncle coming out to entertain them!"

A hint of awkwardness flickered across Nuwa's pretty face as she stole a glance at Zhunti and Jieyin.

Fine, fine. For the uncle and nephew to act like this, it's a good start. I can only inconvenience these fellow Daoists.

"Brother!"

Fuxi, who had been waiting outside, heard his sister's call and was overjoyed. It was his turn to appear. He wondered if he could get a mid-grade Spiritual Treasure this time!

"Sister, why do you need me?"

Fuxi walked in and his eyes lit up as he saw the Five Elements Pearl in Zhunti's hand. It seemed the harvest this time would be considerable!

"Ah, it turns out to be two fellow Daoists from the West. This humble one has failed to welcome you properly!"

Zhunti was pleased by Fuxi's enthusiastic greeting. It seemed they were still quite popular. Perhaps this plan would succeed!

"Fellow Daoist Fuxi, there's no need for such politeness. It is we who have intruded!"

"Are you two fellow Daoists here to take my unborn nephew as your disciple!"

Fuxi's eyes darted around as he spoke.

"That is indeed the case. What does Fellow Daoist Fuxi think?"

"You two fellow Daoists are great powers of the West, with cultivation levels among the very top in the Great Desolation. It would naturally be excellent for this child to take you as his master."

Fuxi spoke as if it were only natural, his gaze sweeping over the Five Elements Pearl in Zhunti's hand, his eyes gleaming. Then, his expression shifted to one of difficulty. "However, this child is simply too stubborn. He insists on being born first before anything else, and I, his uncle, am also in a difficult position!"

"We understand, we understand."

Zhunti and Jieyin nodded.

"Hmm, Fellow Daoist Zhunti, is this Spiritual Treasure a gift for me?"