Traveling Together! Treasure Hunting Talent!

As he spoke, Qin Mu didn't dawdle and directly collected the Red Packet floating in midair.

At that moment, the Rat Spirit who had transformed into a plump Daoist turned to look at Qin Mu, cupping his hands and bowing: "This Humble One is Duobao. Greetings, Senior."

Earlier, Duobao had already sensed Qin Mu's presence. But he was at a critical moment in his transformation and dared not be distracted, so he had no choice but to steel himself and endure the transformation lightning tribulation. Fortunately, Qin Mu merely watched from the side and did not interfere. This actually made Duobao feel some goodwill toward Qin Mu. Beyond that, Duobao also noticed that Qin Mu's cultivation had already reached the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal level, while he himself had only reached Mystic Immortal after successfully transforming. The gap in strength naturally made Duobao treat Qin Mu with respect, not daring any negligence.

"Duobao Daoist?" Qin Mu was startled upon hearing Duobao announce his name. Others might not know, but he was all too clear. Duobao Daoist was the future Senior Brother of the Sect of Interception, a ruthless man who defected to the West after the Investiture of the Gods Calamity and later became the Western Tathagata Buddha! "If I hadn't shown up, this guy would have been the First Disciple of the Sect of Interception, the disciple Sect Master Tongtian valued most." Qin Mu muttered to himself, his expression turning somewhat subtle. "But now, with me here, he can only be second!" Qin Mu sighed quietly. After all, tens of thousands of years ago, he had already taken Tongtian as his master and become the First Disciple of the Three Pure Ones.

Though inwardly surprised, Qin Mu remained composed on the surface and returned the greeting: "So it's Fellow Daoist Duobao. This Humble One is Qin Mu, a disciple of the Three Pure Ones of Kunlun Mountain." Upon hearing this, Duobao was instantly filled with reverence: "So you're a distinguished disciple of the Three Pure Ones! My respects, my respects!" Before transforming, Duobao had often heard of them. The Three Pure Ones of Kunlun, Pangu's Orthodox Lineage, were the top Great Experts of the Primordial Land. Now, he had actually encountered a disciple of the Three Pure Ones. In Duobao's view, he must seize this opportunity to build a good relationship with Qin Mu.

While Duobao was pondering, Qin Mu was also sizing him up. Seeing Qin Mu staring at him with a meaningful look, Duobao frowned slightly and couldn't help wondering to himself: "Strange! This is my first time meeting him. Why does it feel like he's very familiar with me?" With this thought, Duobao couldn't resist probing: "Does Senior recognize me?" Hearing this, Qin Mu smiled faintly and replied: "Not at all. It's just that seeing you reminded me of an old friend." At Qin Mu's explanation, Duobao's brow didn't relax; instead, his confusion grew stronger, and he asked again: "Was that old friend of Senior's also a... Duobao Rat?" Though he asked this aloud, Duobao was hesitant inside. After all, he was the first Duobao Rat in the Primordial World; logically, there shouldn't be another. "No," Qin Mu answered flatly. Seeing that Qin Mu seemed unwilling to say more on the subject, Duobao tactfully refrained from pressing further.

After a brief silence, Duobao lightly pursed his lips and changed the subject: "May I ask what business Senior has here?" Qin Mu smiled slightly and responded: "I was traveling the Primordial Land and came to the Outskirts of Buzhou Mountain, originally seeking opportunities. Passing through this place, I suddenly saw lightning tribulations gathering and thought a treasure was emerging. I didn't expect it was you transforming."

After Qin Mu said this, Duobao's eyes lit up.

He knew that Buzhou Mountain was known as the Primordial First Divine Mountain, formed from the spine of the Great God Pangu, and it was said to be covered in treasures.

After thinking for a moment, Duobao came back to his senses, grinned at Qin Mu, and said:

"Senior."

"I wonder if you could take me along?"

Qin Mu didn't think much of it and directly nodded in agreement: "Sure!"

For one, he found it boring alone.

For another, Duobao would likely end up taking Tongtian as his master in the future, making him Qin Mu's future Junior Brother.

Traveling together wouldn't be bad.

Seeing that Qin Mu agreed to his request without hesitation, Duobao was delighted.

With that, the two of them departed together.

Time flew like an arrow.

In the blink of an eye, a thousand years had passed.

At this moment, Qin Mu and Duobao pressed down their clouds and arrived at a hidden valley.

After landing, Qin Mu looked around, then raised an eyebrow at Duobao and said:

"Duobao, are you sure there's a treasure here?"

Seeing Qin Mu's hesitation, Duobao quickly said:

"Fellow Daoist Qin Mu, don't you trust my talent yet?"

"In the thousand years we've traveled together, I've helped us find quite a few treasures!"

Over the past millennium, Qin Mu and Duobao had traveled together, and their relationship had long since become familiar.

Duobao's address for Qin Mu had also changed from the initial "Senior" to "Fellow Daoist."

As for what Duobao said, Qin Mu didn't deny it. Under Duobao's Treasure Hunting Talent, the two had indeed gained many treasures.

In Qin Mu's view, Duobao truly lived up to his name.

After a brief silence, Qin Mu spoke: "Then take a look, where is the treasure?"

Hearing this, Duobao nodded, then walked to an open space, closed his eyes, and concentrated.

The next moment, a faint golden glow suddenly emanated from Duobao's body.

"Treasure Hunting Qi! Open!"

With a soft shout, Duobao abruptly opened his eyes.

Golden light swirled in his pupils.

As he swept his gaze, Duobao could see through the textures of the mountains and rivers before him.

Finally, his gaze fixed on a rock wall deep within the valley.

"Found it!"

"Fellow Daoist Qin Mu, it's over there!"

Duobao exclaimed excitedly, pointing toward the rock wall deep in the valley.

Hearing this, Qin Mu was also thrilled and quickly looked in the direction Duobao indicated.

Upon looking, he indeed discovered that the rock wall contained a faint trace of formation fluctuations.

If one didn't examine it carefully, it would be impossible to detect.

"Duobao really comes through!"

"He can even find this."

Qin Mu silently marveled. After composing himself, he didn't overthink it and simply flicked his fingers.

"Swish!"

In an instant, a streak of Sword Qi shot out, heading straight for the rock wall deep in the valley.

"Boom!"

"Bang!"

In less than a moment, the Sword Qi Qin Mu had unleashed struck the surface of the rock wall.

As a deafening roar rang out, a mysterious Innate Formation was revealed on the rock wall!

On the formation, profound runes moved and shifted, radiating natural Dao resonance.

"There really is a treasure!"

Qin Mu exclaimed in surprise, naturally understanding that with an Innate Formation guarding it, there must be a precious treasure within.

Back when he had first taken form, he had encountered the Fire Spirit Pearl emerging into the world, also protected by an Innate Formation.

Seeing Qin Mu's astonished expression, Duobao proudly lifted his chin and said with a smile:

"Fellow Daoist Qin Mu, do you believe me now?"

"After all, I am the one and only Treasure-Seeking Rat in heaven and earth!"

Qin Mu laughed heartily and patted Duobao on the shoulder, saying:

"Impressive, impressive."

"Come on, let's go in and take a look!"

With that, Qin Mu and Duobao wasted no time and headed toward the depths of the valley.