Xuan Heng's Clever Chain of Schemes

"Senior Brother, what is Master plotting this time? Why did he send the two of us to look for bamboo again?"

In some nameless mountain ravine in the Primordial World, Six Ears held several stalks of spirit bamboo in his arms as he complained to Kong Xuan.

"Watch your tongue. Master naturally has his reasons. Besides, this is Innate Azure Bamboo. I heard Master asked Eldest Uncle-Master to divine its location. Let's hurry back and report."

Kong Xuan also held several stalks of azure bamboo in his arms as he replied blandly.

"True enough. If this azure bamboo weren't an innate spirit root, Master surely wouldn't care for it. Let's go, then."

Not long after the two left, a huge black-and-white bear arrived nearby.

"Mmm, what a fragrant scent. It's over there."

As soon as it spoke, it followed the direction Six Ears and Kong Xuan had gone and gave chase.

"Why haven't Six Ears and Kong Xuan been seen today?"

Tongtian lounged in a reclining chair beside Xuan Heng, speaking leisurely.

"I sent the two of them out to look for Innate Azure Bamboo. Judging by the time, they should be back soon."

Xuan Heng gently rocked in his chair. Ever since he had become idle, he had realized that his three elder brothers were rather bored in their daily lives as well. In recent years, they had often come to stay at Profound Pure Peak.

"Mm, but why did you suddenly need this azure bamboo? You even asked Eldest Brother to help you divine its whereabouts."

Tongtian asked in confusion.

"Heh heh, Third Brother, heavenly secrets must not be revealed. You'll know in time."

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Xuan Heng smiled mysteriously.

"Ah, I hate people who speak in riddles the most. Fourth Brother, you've learned bad habits from Eldest Brother."