Each One's Choice

Northern Abyss Crown Prince, sensing the gazes of the crowd, declared in a righteous and awe-inspiring tone, "You think you can get any fortune from me? Don't even think about it!"

No one present was surprised by this answer.

On the contrary, what puzzled everyone was that the sacred beast statue in front of them did not get angry after hearing the Northern Abyss Crown Prince's answer.

The sacred beast statue turned its gaze to the rest of the group and said, "Since he's unwilling to be the first, who among you will take his place?"

Silence. A silence followed the statue of the sacred beast.

After a long while, Wang Baole spoke up, "Senior, how about I make this deal with you?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present looked at Wang Baole with astonishment.

Even Nie Xiuyuan spoke up, "Junior Brother Wang, you mustn't make a mistake."

Wang Baole laughed and said, "I already possess a kind of luck that wasn't originally mine, so it's fine to trade some of it."

"How is this possible?"

The Emotion-Forsaking Holy Maiden asked, her face full of astonishment.

The sacred beast statue laughed, "How is that impossible? It seems you guys, despite your reputation as prodigies, are actually less knowledgeable than this little fellow."

As it spoke, a Jin Guang shone from its eyes onto Wang Baole, followed by a look of surprise.

"Little guy, I didn't know you had once hunted down Child of Fortune."

Wang Baole Fist Dao, "Senior has a good eye. I did indeed suppress a prodigy in the past to avenge my fellow disciples."

What would you like to exchange it for?

The sacred beast statue spoke, asking a question.

I want your essence.

Wang Baole bluntly stated what he needed.

"Good lad, you actually coveted one of the most precious things I possess. At the original price, you would have to offer three zhang of your fortune, but since you are the first to trade with me, I will only accept nine chi of your fortune."

After the sacred beast statue finished speaking, it quietly looked at Wang Baole, wanting to know the boy's answer.

"Can."

Wang Baole agreed without any hesitation.

The sacred beast statue waved its hand, Dao Light descended from the sky. This light contained the will of the Great Dao, and just looking at it gave people an incomparably sacred feeling.

It smiled and said, "This is the Light of the Righteous Dao. Under this Dao Light, everything is fair and just. Let's begin, young man."

"I don't know what to do, junior?"

Wang Baole asked.

The sacred beast statue said, "Simply place your hand on this Dao Light, silently recite the items you wish to trade, and the transaction will be completed."

"Good."

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Wang Baole placed his hand on the Dao Light and then closed his eyes.

At the same time, the sacred beast statue also placed its claws on the Dao Light.

After Dao Light devoured the man and the statue, Wang Baole's figure disappeared from the spot.

Seeing this, Nie Xiuyuan asked coldly, "Senior, where did you take my junior brother?"

The sacred beast statue said, "Little fellow, there's no need to be nervous. That Little Fatty has completed his transaction with me and has naturally left the Immortal Palace. Now, who among you will trade with me?"

"Let this humble monk do it."

Golden Cicada Buddha Child took a step forward with a smile.

Upon seeing this, Northern Abyss Crown Prince immediately said, "Golden Cicada Daoist Jinchan, doesn't your Buddhist tradition emphasize purity of the six senses? How come you have also broken the precept against greed?"

No, no.

The Golden Cicada Buddha Child smiled and said, "When I was young, I happened to obtain a Buddhist scripture that could increase one's fortune. If I lose a little fortune, I can make up for it by reciting scriptures and chanting Buddha's name to save Deliver All Living Beings."

"That little bald monk from the Great Thunderclap Temple is indeed quite something."

The sacred beast statue quipped, "I wonder what you, little bald monk, want?"

The Golden Cicada Buddha Child said respectfully, "I have heard that the Saint possesses a Dragon Buddha Sariputra, and this humble monk wishes to exchange it for."

Upon hearing this, the sacred beast statue immediately replied, "You're really asking for the moon. This Dragon Buddha Sariputra requires nine zhang of fortune. Do you dare to trade for it?"

"Willing."

Without the slightest hesitation Golden Cicada Buddha Child agreed.

This scene left the Northern Abyss Crown Prince and the Emotion-Forsaking Holy Maiden dumbfounded, while Nie Xiuyuan fell into deep thought. He suddenly realized that he, in his Xiaoyao state, seemed to have nothing he wanted to exchange.

Soon, the Golden Cicada Buddha Child disappeared from the celestial palace.

The sacred beast statue's gaze fell upon the last three people. Nie Xiuyuan took a step forward and said with a smile, "Senior, this junior has a favor to ask."

"Oh?"

The sacred beast statue looked at the young man with anticipation and said, "Tell me about it."

Nie Xiuyuan, "I hope that after you send me out of the Immortal Palace, you can take me to Junior Brother Wang's side. This should be a piece of cake for you, right?"

The words fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Even the sacred beast statue looked at the junior in astonishment.

"Young man, you are the most desireless person I have ever met. Don't you want anything?"

Nie Xiuyuan laughed and said, "Since I took my revenge, I've been single-mindedly Xiaoyao. Becoming a saint or a god is nothing to me. Living for the moment is my lifelong wish. This time, I even obtained quite a few medicinal herbs that can be used to brew holy wine in Northern Jade Mountain, so it was definitely worth the trip."

"I admire you, I admire you. Since you have no other requests, I will not force you. However, I can give you a recipe for divine wine."

As the sacred beast statue spoke, Dao Light shone from its eyes and landed on Nie Xiuyuan.

Nie Xiuyuan quickly received the message and Fist Dao, "Thank you, senior."

The sacred beast statue said, "Young man, today I finally understand what it means to be without desires or wants, but truly achieving it is extremely difficult. You may leave."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dao Light fell on Nie Xiuyuan.

When Nie Xiuyuan landed again, he found himself in a forest, where Wang Baole was examining the contents of a porcelain bottle.

Wang Baole also sensed the aura coming from behind him. He immediately put away the porcelain bottle in his hand, took out the Sword Jade, and turned around to take a look.

When he recognized the person as Nie Xiuyuan, he breathed a sigh of relief and then asked:

"Senior Brother Nie, what are you doing here?"

Wang Baole said this, but he didn't put away the Sword Jade in his hand.

Seeing this, Nie Xiuyuan didn't find anything wrong with it and said with a smile, "I had that sacred beast senior teleport me here. How do you feel, Junior Brother Wang?"

"I'm fine, just a little sensitive."

Wang Baole wasn't just talking nonsense; ever since his luck diminished, he had felt uneasy all over.

Nie Xiuyuan, "Let's reunite with our fellow disciples from the Dao-Seeking Academy first, and then leave Northern Jade Mountain together."

"Good."

Wang Baole did not refuse the other party's suggestion, and stood up to leave with Nie Xiuyuan...