Gu Changqing was startled as well. The Great Luo Golden Immortal cultivation he had just obtained through pills nearly dropped by an entire realm.
He hurriedly swallowed a Limitless Creation Pill to calm himself down.
Tong Tian: Did you dig up the Dao Ancestor's ancestral grave? So many Merit Treasures, and so many pills!
Only the Dao Ancestor could refine Limitless Creation Pills!
He had seen extravagance, but never extravagance like this.
He had seen wastrels, but never one this reckless.
After a long while, Tong Tian said, "That concludes today's lecture. Return and cultivate diligently. Changqing, stay behind."
He had to give this fellow some individual instruction!
The disciples withdrew from the hall. Though they were doubtful, none dared question Tong Tian's words.
"Changqing, pills may rapidly increase one's cultivation, but they leave one's foundation unstable."
"Master's lesson is correct."
Gu Changqing nodded in agreement, though he did not take it to heart.
If the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill and Limitless Creation Pill had side effects, Supreme Lord Laozi would be out of work.
Besides, these were system-produced!
Unfortunately, the Limitless Creation Pill could only raise his cultivation to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. There were no pills for anything beyond that.
Tong Tian wanted to scold him a little more, but suddenly found himself unable to speak.
The kid was taking his own pills. What reason did Tong Tian have to blame him?
Forget it, forget it!
Tong Tian sighed inwardly and said, "Remain in Biyou Palace and cultivate properly."
Tong Tian desperately wanted some peace and quiet.
"This disciple obeys."
Gu Changqing thought, Damn it, he's trying to put me under house arrest!
Tong Tian had intended to ask about Gu Changqing's origins, but ultimately abandoned the idea.
He could not divine anything, and asking directly would probably yield nothing either.
Water Fire Child led Gu Changqing to a side hall.
Though it was called a side hall, it was still lavish beyond compare.
"Thank you, Junior Brother Water Fire." Gu Changqing directly exchanged for a Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure. It was only one million merit.
"This Heavenly Mystery Shuttle is for you, Junior Brother." Gu Changqing smiled. "I have only just joined the Intercepting Sect, so I hope you will look after me."
"This..."
Water Fire Child was slightly stunned. "Senior Brother Changqing, you are too courteous. This treasure is far too valuable. Water Fire dare not accept it."
Gu Changqing smiled. "It's nothing. Your senior brother has nothing else, but I do have a few magical treasures."
"Then many thanks, Senior Brother Changqing."
Water Fire Child still could not resist the temptation of a Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure.
Gu Changqing was the master's final disciple, so he surely did not lack treasures. Besides, he was not an outsider.
"That's more like it." Gu Changqing smiled. "We are all family. Being overly polite only makes us seem distant."
"Yes." Water Fire Child replied with a smile. "Senior Brother's lesson is correct."
Gu Changqing asked again, "Junior Brother Water Fire, among Master's many disciples, whose cultivation is currently the highest?"
Water Fire Child replied, "Of course it is Senior Brother Dobao. He has already reached the Quasi-Sage realm."
A Quasi-Sage?
Gu Changqing pondered, Dobao is already a Quasi-Sage. It seems the Witch Demon Calamity has long passed. Golden Turtle Island is filled with peaceful energy, so the Investiture of the Gods Period clearly has not begun yet. I just wonder whether my cheap master has signed the Investiture of the Gods List.
Water Fire Child added, "Senior Brother Changqing being allowed to stay in Biyou Palace shows how highly the master values you." He had just received a treasure; flattering him a little cost nothing.
Heh heh!
Valued? This was house arrest!
If he stayed in Biyou Palace all the time, how was he supposed to bring down the Intercepting Sect?
Gu Changqing smiled. "I have only just arrived at Golden Turtle Island and have yet to establish myself. I must rely on Master and Junior Brother Water Fire for your care."
"Senior Brother Changqing is too modest." Water Fire Child smiled. "Water Fire still has matters to attend to. If Senior Brother needs anything, simply give an order."
"Please go ahead, Junior Brother Water Fire."
After Water Fire Child left, Gu Changqing began comprehending the Primordial Creation Scripture.
With Tong Tian watching from the sidelines, there was no chance to make any small moves. He could only wait for the Investiture of the Gods Calamity and let the Intercepting Sect perish naturally.
Tong Tian, who was observing in secret, was dazzled once more by Gu Changqing.
He casually handed out a Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure. He was filthy rich!
With so many spiritual treasures and so many pills, this brat was probably not a spy sent by the Three Sects.
The reason was simple: the Three Sects were not that extravagant!
Even if Eldest Brother excelled at pill refining and artifact forging, it was impossible!
Eldest Brother could not refine Limitless Creation Pills, much less Merit Treasures—and fucking more than four of them!
As long as he was not a spy, no matter how extravagant he was, he was still a member of the Intercepting Sect!
As for betrayal?
Heh heh.
The kid was already this extravagant. What could anyone possibly use to bribe him?
Even those two bald donkeys from the Western Sect could not do it!
For others, forced conversion might still be possible!
But for Gu Changqing, they should not even think about it.
A pile of Merit Treasures would be enough to blind their dog eyes!
At this moment, within Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain, Yuanshi Tianzun suddenly opened his eyes and said, "The heavenly fate has changed. Which of you will go to the Intercepting Sect and investigate?"
"This disciple has some acquaintance with Senior Brother Dobao and is willing to go to Golden Turtle Island."
Guangchengzi spoke at this time.
As the foremost of the Twelve Golden Immortals, Guangchengzi was no longer merely a Golden Immortal. He had reached the Peak Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.
"Good." Yuanshi added, "Lead the Twelve Golden Immortals to Golden Turtle Island for an exchange of Dao discussions."
"Yes."
Though Guangchengzi felt that this was making a mountain out of a molehill, he did not dare defy Yuanshi Tianzun.
Yuanshi glanced at Guangchengzi and said no more.
The Intercepting Sect's fortune was no longer declining. The disciples might not know it, but how could he, as a Saint, fail to notice?
Something major must have happened within the Intercepting Sect!
Within Eight Scenery Palace, Laozi also said to Xuandu, "Xuandu, it has been a long time since you visited your Uncle Tong Tian. Go to Golden Turtle Island and pay your respects."
"This disciple accepts the order."
Within Mount Sumeru of the Western Sect, Jie Yin likewise said to his followers, "Amitabha. Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva, Lapis Lazuli Bodhisattva, lead the disciples to Golden Turtle Island."
The Intercepting Sect's fortune was no longer declining and even showed faint signs of increasing. The Three Sects dared not be careless.
Among the Four Sects, the Intercepting Sect had always been the strongest. If it continued to grow, the Primordial World would sooner or later become the Intercepting Sect's Primordial World.
This was something no one wished to see!
The movements of the Three Sects were also within Tong Tian's expectations.
The changes in the Intercepting Sect's fortune could be hidden from the world, but not from the Saints.
Seeing the Intercepting Sect's fortune soar, the Saints could not possibly pretend not to know. They would certainly send disciples to probe the situation.
It seemed Golden Turtle Island would be lively for the next few days!
Among the second-generation disciples of the Four Sects, the Intercepting Sect could crush any single sect. But if the Three Sects joined forces, Tong Tian still had a bit of a headache.
He raised his eyes and looked at Gu Changqing again, thinking, This brat may have reached the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, but he got there by taking pills. He's useless in a fight. But...
Thinking of Gu Changqing's many treasures, he suddenly saw hope.
He might not be able to defeat Xuandu, but dealing with the Twelve Golden Immortals should not be a problem, right?
In terms of offense and defense, Merit Treasures could not compare to Innate Supreme Treasures, but they could still utterly crush anything below Innate Supreme Treasures.
There were only a few Innate Supreme Treasures in the Primordial World. All were held by the Saints to suppress their sects' fortune, and they would never hand them to disciples to play with.
Tong Tian flashed to Gu Changqing's side hall and said, "The second-generation disciples of the Exposition Sect, Human Sect, and Western Sect are coming to Golden Turtle Island. There may be an exchange of Dao discussions. Do you wish to participate?"
An exchange of Dao discussions?
Gu Changqing was slightly stunned, then hurriedly said, "Of course. It is this disciple's honor to ease Master's worries."
Someone was coming to smash the place up. This was a perfect opportunity to strike at the Intercepting Sect's fortune. How could he miss it?
"Good. If you win, I will certainly... personally lecture on the Dao for you!"
Tong Tian ultimately did not mention a generous reward. Facing someone as outrageously wealthy as Gu Changqing, he could not bring himself to say it.
Perhaps only the Four Swords of Zhuxian were worthy of this fellow's attention.
Tong Tian felt bitter.
Poor!
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