After a while, Si completely relented and said, "Alright, I'll go with you. But you have to explain this 'opportunity' you mentioned clearly, right?"
Bo Huang nodded and said, "Look, I'm planning to give you to Taiqing of Mount Kunlun as a mount. That Taiqing Daoist is destined to become a Saint. If you become his mount, will your future prospects be poor?"
Si nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go. You can put away the flames, and I'll definitely go with you."
"Ding, friendly reminder, this fellow is planning to seek revenge on you after his cultivation improves. The System suggests you be careful." The System's voice sounded in Bo Huang's mind.
"What's there to fear? Can his improvement be faster than mine? Not to mention I have the System and your nurturing, but even my own origins are superior to his," Bo Huang responded dismissively in his mind.
With Si dealt with, it was time to capture the Kui Ox... Speaking of which, the Kui Ox wasn't easy to catch. According to memories from his previous life, it was a large, black water buffalo surrounded by colorful clouds, hence it was also called the Five-Colored Kui Ox. Its two horns resembled crescent moons, and there was a Bagua pattern in the middle of its forehead.
Where would this ox appear? Bo Huang fell into deep thought... After about half a quarter of an hour, he decided to ask the System.
"System, search for the Kui Ox's location," Bo Huang said silently in his heart.
"Ding, Kui Ox location found: Mount Liubo in the East Sea, cultivation level Taiyi Golden Immortal," the System responded indifferently.
Thus, the Golden Crow Transforming Rainbow Technique was activated. In an instant, before he could even fly, Bo Huang looked at Si and said, "Damn it, you dead ox, you're really heavy. It's so inconvenient to fly while carrying you. Forget it, I'll ride you instead. Destination: Mount Liubo in the East Sea, let's go!" With that, he had Si reveal its true form and mounted it.
Not long after, they arrived at Mount Liubo. Bo Huang jumped directly in front of the Kui Ox and said, "Kui Ox, I'm giving you an opportunity. What do you think?"
The Kui Ox grunted and said, "Who are you? What opportunity are you giving me? This old ox is quite comfortable living on Mount Liubo."
Bo Huang said, "Are you sure? You're a divine beast, you might have your tendons pulled and skin stripped to make elixirs or artifacts someday. Is it really safe?"
The Kui Ox became furious and said, "Then what's this opportunity you're talking about? If you can't say it well, this old ox will beat you up! How dare you curse this old ox!"
Bo Huang said, "Fine, if I'm wrong, it's fine for you to beat me up. I want to introduce you to becoming a Saint's mount. Does that count as an opportunity?"
The Kui Ox became furious and said, "Isn't it good for me to be a free and unfettered divine beast? Why would I go be someone's mount? So what if they're a Saint? No. You brat dare to toy with this old ox, eat my staff!" With that, he wielded a Mixed Iron Staff and attacked.
Bo Huang shook his head helplessly, grabbed the Mixed Iron Staff, and said, "You dare to fight with this broken staff of yours?" As he spoke, the Solar True Fire surged from his palm, directly melting the Kui Ox's Houtian Spiritual Treasure, the Mixed Iron Staff.
The Kui Ox stared at Bo Huang dumbfounded and said, "Good kid, you're showing off your skills here?" With that, it transformed into its true form and charged at Bo Huang.
Bo Huang said, "I'm such a gentle Golden Crow, why do you all have to force out my violent side?" As he spoke, he transformed into his true form, flames blazing all around him, and pinned the Kui Ox with a claw.
In the end, Bo Huang was the victor, pinning the Kui Ox down. He said, "The rules of the Great Desolation state that the winner decides. You'll honestly come with me. Becoming a Saint's mount means you can at least get a better weapon."
With these two oxen dealt with, the rest was simple. The Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage was currently in Bi Fang's possession, intended as a mount for his father, Di Jun. They were all family, so if he borrowed it to build a relationship with Primordial Lord of Heaven, it should be fine, right?
Then, Bo Huang went to the residence of the demon god Bi Fang and, after much persuasion, obtained the Nine Dragon Agarwood Carriage. He also brought along Bi Fang's son, Bi Yun, to Mount Kunlun.
Not long after, Bo Huang returned to Kunlun and said, "Master, Uncle-Masters, I've brought you gifts!"
Then, under the gaze of the disciples on Mount Kunlun, Bo Huang presented mounts to all three Pure Ones. Seeing that the three Pure Ones valued Bo Huang more and more, Duobao muttered to himself, "Pah, I'm ashamed to associate with such a sycophant."
Unexpectedly, Jin Ling, who was standing nearby, overheard this. That evening, Jin Ling told Bo Huang, "Husband, Senior Brother Duobao seems to really dislike you. What should we do?"
Bo Huang's expression changed, and he said, "How do you know?"
Jin Ling thought for a moment and then told Bo Huang, "Before you arrived, Master and the two Uncle-Masters valued Senior Brother the most. Ever since you married into Kunlun, Senior Brother hasn't been as valued as you... Therefore, he's somewhat dissatisfied with you."
Bo Huang said, "Oh, so what? Is he resentful just because he's not favored? It can't be that serious, right? At most, he called me a sycophant, it's nothing. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you."
Jin Ling said, "What are you thinking? I mean, if you're wronged, don't be too forbearing. I know, if a real conflict arises, you shouldn't be afraid of Senior Brother, even though he does have many treasures."
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