Golden Scale Talent, Weighing Fortune!

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More than a hundred years ago, ten Golden Scale fell from the sky and landed in the pond. A powerful clan dug up the water and dug the ground, hoping to find a [Essence Treasure].

However, the "Golden Scale" seemed both real and illusory, and no matter what methods the powerful clans used, they could not find them.

After discussions among the various tribes, it was discovered that the "Golden Scale" preferred to eat the talents of the proud young.

Using this as bait, they might be lured out.

The prominent families of Prefectural City have spent lavishly over the years organizing the "Heavenly Prodigies Multi-Story Banquet," meticulously crafting a grand spectacle and inventing exquisite dishes, all to inspire their prodigies to display their Divine Ability and abilities.

Heavenly Man Tower stands an ancient Copper Cauldron, used to hold the talents of outstanding young men.

Years, decades... countless Outstanding Heroes have feasted and drunk to their hearts' content in this building, displaying their talents to the fullest. In their words and actions, their brilliance shines forth, gathering in the Great Ding the bottom of the lake.

In return, Golden Scale leaped into the pool, their golden light shining everywhere.

Golden light splashed, and all was silent. The goldfish swam swiftly in the pond, their movements Radiant Flowing Light.

The prodigies in the building all looked towards the lake, exclaiming in astonishment. One of them exclaimed, "The one hundred and sixth among Human Yellow is the Golden Scale in the Pool! It is the Golden Scale in the Pool!"

"These rare Essence Treasure are said to contain profound Art Path, offering a chance to comprehend extraordinary arts!"

The golden light was alluring. Countless wonders and wondrous things existed in the world. The golden light illuminated Li Xian's face. He gazed at the Golden Scale for a long time, thinking:

"The appearance of these Golden Scale is no coincidence. The flesh of demons, after being boiled in Great Fire, can have its poison removed, transforming it into pure [Heaven and Earth Essence], hence it is also called [Essence Treasure]."

"However, anything made from the flesh of demons and monsters is only considered a low-grade Essence Treasure. True Essence Treasure require the nurturing of heaven and earth, and come in various shapes. This... [Golden Scale] is an excellent Essence Treasure. It is truly my good fortune to see it today!"

Li Xian sighed...

The Top of Dragon Gate Tower.

Ouyezi laughed loudly several times and said, "Human Yellow Golden Scale in the Pool a treasure of heaven and earth. Who obtains it and who uses it ultimately depends on fate. I have only just arrived in Qiongtian Prefecture City and have already seen such Essence Treasure, which shows that my fate with it is very deep."

He had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Immediately, he took a step forward, soared into the air, flew towards the pond, and reached out to grab it.

The Golden Scale creature flicked its tail and darted to the side, dodging the attacking claw with incredible speed, like a streak of light.

Ouyezi laughed and scolded, "Good fish, don't run away!" He was about to catch it again when a Soft Whip came lashing out. He dodged to the side. At the end of the Soft Whip was a Tiny Silver Spike. It touched the surface of the lake, and with a loud "boom," the water surged and the waves rose more than ten feet high.

Ouyezi flicked his hand, shaking off the water curtain, and seized the opportunity to grab the Soft Whip, pulling it forcefully.

The one who just wielded the Soft Whip was an Cao Family Old Woman. She possessed profound skill and her Whip Technique was superb, as nimble as a serpent. This martial art was called "Point-Tail Whip."

When a whip strikes someone, the force travels along the whip's shaft, becoming stronger towards the end! She wields the whip like a hand, not striking with the shaft, but rather using the small Silver Spike at the end to poke and strike. Her skill is extremely superb.

However, Ouyezi's martial arts skills, cultivation, experience, and knowledge far surpassed hers. Her first strike missed, and it was too late for her to retract her whip. Ouyezi knew that anyone wielding a whip possesses immense power, but its drawbacks are equally obvious:

The whip was too long, and the transmission of force and energy required intervals, making it difficult to deliver the desired effect instantly. He seized this opportunity, grabbed the whip, and pulled hard. The old woman cried out in danger as she was about to fall into the lake.

Several members of the Cao Family rushed out, using the boat to catch the old woman. She reacted quickly, dropping her whip and fleeing, thus avoiding falling into the water.

The Prefecture City Cao Family, Chu Family, Yu Wen Family from the prefectural city arrived by boat, confronting Ouyezi with furrowed brows.

The Cao Family sent three elders, dressed in Brocade Garments, looking as noble as Celestial Person. Cao Shuang said, "Senior Ouyezi, we respect your skills, but why did you suddenly resort to this move? Are you trying to seize it by force?"

"You're spouting nonsense! This Golden Scale carp was waiting for me, and I took it as promised. How can that be considered robbery?" Ouyezi stood on the water, drinking heavily, his beard stained with wine, making him look quite disheveled.

"You shameless old woman, you're truly despicable!" The old woman, who had just suffered a loss, was furious.

Ouyezi said, "What, am I wrong? Tell me, this Golden Scale doesn't appear early or late in the day. It just so happens that it appeared right when I traveled here. What a coincidence!"

"If this isn't fate, then what is it?"

"You've clearly been plotting this all along..." the old woman said angrily, provoked by this, she wanted to expose Ouyezi's intentions.

But halfway through her story, Cao Shuang stopped her. The matter of the Golden Scale in the Pool was a secret of the Cao, Lin, Yuwen, and Chu clans. Every year, there Heavenly Prodigies Tower Banquet, but very few people knew about the connection between the Multi-Story Banquet and the "Golden Scale".

Cao Shuang thought to himself, "This Ouyezi may seem rough and uncouth, but he is actually cunning and shrewd. He knows exactly what we dare not do. However, he is extremely strong. He has only shown a few moves, but he is already very powerful. He will not be easy to deal with. None of us elders of the various Lineage in the Prefectural City can defeat him in a one-on-one fight."

"Truly, I've accumulated so much bad luck over the past decade, and just when I was finally about to emerge from the Golden Scale, I ran into this person."

After much deliberation, Cao Shuang asked, "Senior Ouyezi, are you determined to keep this Golden Scale for yourself?"

"Vulgar, so vulgar."

Ouyezi said smugly, "The way you say that makes it sound like I'm forcibly seizing your precious fortuitous opportunity. Who am I, Ouyezi? I've forged countless Spirit Artifact and divine tools, and I'm revered by the world and loved by the people. Non-Self want to keep the Golden Scale for myself, but rather that the Golden Scale is inspired by my talent and wants to follow me."

"Such Heaven-and-Earth Essence Treasures will naturally choose its master."

Yuwen, Chu, Cao Family, and Lin were speechless.

Golden Scale enjoys the air of arrogance and talent, and is fond of promising young people who are full of vigor Intent-Qi.

Although Ouyezi was exceptionally talented and Intent-Qi, he was no longer young and could not be considered "young and promising." Therefore, when Ouyezi forcibly grabbed Jin Lin, Golden Scale tried his best to evade him.

Lin Bei of the Lin family said, "According to what Senior Ou Yezi said, if Jin Lin does not choose you as its master, you will never lay a finger on it?"

"Who am I, Ouyezi? My word is my bond," Ouyezi said with a smile.

Cao Shuang said, "Very well, then we shall stand here and see which one the goldfish chooses as its master." The elders of each tribe stood in the lake, their feet on boats.

Golden Scale was lively and cheerful, like a newborn sun. He quickly noticed the crowd and swam toward an elder of the Cao Lineage. Ouyezi suddenly made a move, striking out with his palm from a distance of ten zhang, shattering the boat beneath the elder's feet. Golden Scale was startled and fled into the distance.

The elder leaped onto someone else's boat, utterly enraged and ashamed.

"Senior Ouyezi, what do you mean by this?" the Cao Family demanded angrily. "Wasn't it said that the Golden Scale would choose its master?!"

"Hmph! You've gone too far!" Ouyezi said angrily, "Seeing that I was all alone, you set a trap to cheat me!"

"What cheating? Don't talk nonsense." The Cao Family retorted, feeling uneasy. The Cao Family family members were emanating Strange Fragrance that would indeed attract Golden Scale.

"I'm so Intent-Qi, yet Golden Scale chooses your Cao Family instead of me. If this isn't cheating, then what is it?" Ouyezi retorted, paused, and then said, "Again, again, let's start over and let Golden Scale choose again."

Upon hearing this, the Cao Family was both pleased and furious. They were pleased that their scheme had not been exposed, but furious that Ouyezi was acting unscrupulously and would have to resort to robbery.

Golden Scale would choose again and again. As long as that person wasn't him, he would definitely cause trouble until Golden Scale chose him as his master.

The elders' faces turned cold. One of the Yu Wen Family elders said in a cold voice, "Since you, Senior Ou, are so confident in your Martial Dao and resort to force, why not just say it outright? It's true that you are highly skilled, but do you think our Lineage, working together, are afraid of you?"

"Hmph, then I'll have to learn from you properly," Ouyezi replied.

"Wait!"

Lin Bei stepped forward. Seeing that Ouyezi seemed to be stopping after shouting "Wait a minute," Lin Bei's suspicions were confirmed.

He guessed, "This Ouyezi may seem fierce, but he's unwilling to fight us fiercely for the sake of Golden Scale. All he's doing is trying to get a share of the spoils."

He secretly assessed the strength of both sides.

With the power of the Prefectural City, Ouyezi's forceful seizures would not be easy. Although his Martial Dao level was higher, the Prefectural City's clan elders, Prefectural Soldiers' formations, and various traps and mechanisms would be difficult for Ouyezi to deal with.

Warriors possess immense strength and enjoy long Longevity. They are like towering mountains, standing guard over their respective regions. Yet, with the combined strength of many, they can even move mountains!

Moreover, Ouyezi may appear rough, but he is meticulous. His seemingly tough stance and willingness to attack at the slightest provocation are actually a means to gain the upper hand, demonstrate his attitude, and await negotiations.

Lin Bei, seeing through his thoughts, said, "Heaven-and-Earth Essence Treasures are obtained by those with the right fate. Everyone here can be considered one of those with the right fate. Senior Ou, how about this: let's divide them equally?"

Ouyezi's expression softened considerably; he had been waiting for this question. He asked, "How should we divide it equally? If you can explain your reasoning, and if it makes sense, then it's not impossible."

Lin Bei said, "The forces here consist of four families: Lin, Cao, Yuwen, and Chu. Adding Senior Ou Ye, that makes five families."

"When the Golden Scale is born, it splits into five parts: eyes, head, belly, body, and tail. We will each take one part. What do you all think?"

Ouyezi was secretly pleased, nodded slightly, stroked his beard, and said, "Enough, enough. I am not a domineering person. What you say makes sense, and it is not impossible."

Although the clansmen were displeased, they refrained from objecting to avoid trouble.

"Gentlemen, if I may interject, I think there's something inappropriate." Suddenly, a voice rang out. Zhou Shijie stood on the rooftop and addressed the crowd.

Ouyezi, Lin Bei, Cao Shuang, Yu Wen Hou, and the others were taken aback. Zhou Shijie said, "This Golden Scale contains Scale Pearl. In my opinion, it should be divided into another portion."

"Since the fish's body, eyes, belly, tail, and head already have owners, shouldn't we have a share of this [Scale Pearl]?"

"Scale Pearl?" Everyone was taken aback.

The Golden Scale shimmered with light, their brilliance dazzling. A golden pearl dangled from its mouth, unnoticed by anyone.

Among the Golden Scale in the Pool, those carrying Golden Scale pearls are of the Higher Vehicle, possessing even greater Art Essence.

"Redistribute them!" Cao Family said.

"Isn't that inappropriate?" Zhou Shijie said proudly. "Although I am young, I have some experience. The Golden Scale is Essence Treasure nurtured by heaven and earth, and it enjoys consuming the aura of talented people. In the end, this Golden Scale is for us young talents, and even... to put it bluntly, it is for me, Zhou Shijie."

"Just now, the elders and seniors said that it should be distributed according to fate. I think my fate with this thing is no less than yours. Since you have all received the fish head, fish tail, and fish body... logically speaking, shouldn't this Scale Pearl be mine?"

He was neither humble nor arrogant, and his words were sharp.

"You brat, what does this have to do with you?" Ouyezi shouted.

In the Qiongtian Prefecture, there was Zhou Surname Great Clan, but Zhou Shijie was not a member of that family. He had his roots elsewhere, but in such a vast place Qiongtian Prefecture, he was not without support.

Zhou Shijie said loudly, "Senior Ouyezi, is what I said unreasonable?"

"I don't care about your bullshit logic." Ouyezi's eyes Scale Pearl.

"Is that so?" Zhou Shijie laughed. His shoulders twitched, and Unique Resonance emanated from his body.

He used "Fortune" as a scale to weigh the principles of this matter.