Eastern Emperor Heaven

Yun Zhongzi was riding a white cloud, rushing aimlessly and looked slightly flustered, completely lacking his usual detached and ethereal aura.

No matter how fast he flew or how many times he changed direction, there was always a tall and heroic silhouette following him.

And from time to time, a robust and loud voice reached his ears.

"Great nephew, don't fly so fast!"

"We're here to hunt for treasures, we need to search slowly! You're flying too fast, we'll miss the treasures!"

"Great nephew, wait for me, your uncle can't keep up with flying…"

Yun Zhongzi felt a surge of joy in his heart, he turned his head back only to see that Qi Zhongjun, who claimed to be his uncle, was leisurely walking on air with his hands behind his back.

He seemed to be using a divine skill similar to shrinking ground into inches, taking strides that spanned hundreds of miles; no matter how fast Yun Zhongzi flew, Qi Zhongjun leisurely followed behind as if strolling in a garden, utterly comfortable and at ease. Where was there any sign of "not being able to fly"?

"Brother Dao!"

Yun Zhongzi pressed down on the cloud and looked at Qi Zhongjun who had also stopped, somewhat annoyed, "I have already explained many times, there is no kinship between us, why do you still follow me closely, brother Dao?"

Since he had become a disciple of the Saint, many immortals had tried to make connections with him during his journey in the Primordial world, using methods like claiming kinship which he had seen before, but he had never seen anyone who directly claimed to be his uncle!

Trying to latch onto him as a relative, and even trying to take advantage of him… This was too excessive!

Now facing Yun Zhongzi's question, Qi Zhongjun spread his hands, his face full of innocence and puzzlement, he queried, "You became enlightened from a white cloud, and I am a manifestation of the Primordial Qi, how could we possibly not be relatives?"

"That's not the same thing at all!" Yun Zhongzi said irritably.

"How is it not the same thing... Oh, I understand!" Qi Zhongjun seemed to have realized something, the smile gradually disappeared from his face, and he murmured somewhat dejectedly, "Now you are a disciple of the Chan Sect, a follower of the Saint, naturally, you look down on a poor relative like me…"

"…"

Yun Zhongzi was rather speechless, "What does my being a disciple of the Saint have to do with this? The problem is that we are not relatives at all!"

"Hmm, I understand what you mean…"

Qi Zhongjun nodded, his face full of disappointment and melancholy, "Since you do not want to acknowledge this relative, then I respect your choice, and I will keep this secret."

"I…"

Yun Zhongzi rubbed his forehead feeling extremely frustrated.

Now it seemed like he was turning out to be a vile creature who, for the sake of seeking sect benefits, would readily sever kinship relations!

What was all this about!

Alas, forget it… If this could get rid of this "uncle," then even if he earned a bad reputation, it was not a big deal.

Thinking this, he was about to nod in agreement when Qi Zhongjun seriously said, "But even if you do not recognize me, the relationship between us as relatives can't be severed, your uncle will always keep you in mind!"

Yun Zhongzi: o(╥﹏╥)o

Why is this not making any sense!

At that moment, Qi Zhongjun continued, "This Eastern Emperor Heaven is vast and boundless, with continuous mountain ranges and the Great Wilderness sprawling across it, often spanning tens to hundreds of millions of miles, with the presence of fierce beasts and raptors, and so many immortals coming in to hunt for treasures. It worries me to think of you traveling alone, your uncle. Let me accompany you in your treasure-hunt.

But rest assured, once you find your fellow disciples, your uncle will leave and promise not to expose our relationship!"

Yun Zhongzi held his forehead with his hand, helplessly rolling his eyes; he didn't want to explain anymore.

At this moment, he just wanted to find any of his fellow disciples as soon as possible, just any one would do, just to be able to quickly send this "uncle" away.

With this thought, he once again rode the white cloud and hurried away.

Watching his hurried figure, Qi Zhongjun's face broke into a smile again.

You may not approve, but I, Yu Yuan, am determined on this kinship, even your fellow disciples coming won't change this!

…

Just as Yu Yuan had said, Eastern Emperor Heaven was vast and boundless, filled with countless Fierce Beasts and ferocious creatures.

In less than an hour after they entered Eastern Emperor Heaven, they had already witnessed two Primordial Immortal Gods meet with misfortune.

One of the Immortal Gods met his demise trying to catch an ear-mouse, only to be killed by a Meng Ji beast hiding in the shadows; the other Immortal God, while flying in the sky, ended up being swallowed whole along with his mount by a giant python that suddenly leapt out from a mountain stream...

However, despite being fraught with danger, Eastern Emperor Heaven also nurtured many opportunities.

In less than an hour, aside from a patch of ancient Purple Ginseng, Yun Zhongzi also discovered a vine on a low mountain with jet-black leaves, shining like Black Jade.

It was only a few meters long, but its roots were as strong and vigorous as a coiling dragon, meandering towards the Heavenly Vault, clearly no ordinary item.

However, at that time, in his urgency to escape "Uncle," Yun Zhongzi did not go to pick it and secretly regretted it for a long time.

Now, after being sure that he couldn't shake off this "Uncle" quickly, Yun Zhongzi accepted his presence and did not speed through the clouds; instead, he leisurely navigated them.

Treasure hunting must be done slowly.

As long as you calm your heart, treasures will present themselves.

Following his own summarised experience, Yun Zhongzi slowed down his cloud navigation.

Sure enough, it wasn't long before he made a discovery.

There was a silvery-white waterfall ahead, beneath which lay a deep and secluded pool.

At first glance, strands of cold air were rising from the water's surface, and even from a distance, one could feel the bone-chilling cold.

And next to that Cold Pool, there grew a plant of Spirit Grass with a total of eight purple leaves shimmering with a faint treasured brilliance, each leaf adorned with the pattern of stars, extremely magnificent.

"I can't believe I actually found this Spirit Grass here!"

Yun Zhongzi was somewhat excited.

The Spirit Grass by the Cold Pool was called Star Grass.

According to legend, it was the fruit core of the supreme Innate Spirit Root, Star Fruit Tree, that had sprouted anew, taking one grand cycle to break through the soil, then every grand cycle it could produce one leaf.

If it could produce nine leaves, its efficacy would almost equal that of the Star Fruit, capable of helping one increase their Mana out of thin air by one grand cycle!

Looking at the Star Grass by the Cold Pool, which already had eight leaves, he only needed to take it back and nurture it slightly; after it produced the ninth leaf, it would be a Star Fruit!

This was countless times more rare and precious than the Purple Ginseng!

However, just as Yun Zhongzi was preparing to go down and harvest it, he heard Qi Zhongjun, who had closely followed him, say in a deep voice, "Stay here and don't move; I'll go and pick it for you."

In the span of speaking, he had descended from the clouds, his form swift as lightning, shooting towards that Star Grass, leaving no chance for Yun Zhongzi to argue.

"Exactly as expected!"

Yun Zhongzi snorted softly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

It seemed that in the face of a Great Medicine like Star Grass, Qi Zhongjun finally couldn't restrain himself from tearing off his disguise.

Yun Zhongzi did not advance to contend.

Although he also very much desired this Star Grass, he was not yet desperate enough to tear off his mask and physically fight for it.

Nevertheless, he secretly prepared eight stone columns engraved with Dragon Patterns and hid them in the air.

As the saying goes, one must always be prepared against others.

He was ready to part ways with Qi Zhongjun soon.

This Star Grass could be considered compensation for the previous help from the other party, but he absolutely couldn't let him follow any longer!

Otherwise, if they encountered another Spiritual Object like Star Grass, wouldn't it all end up in the other party's pocket?

What would that make him then?

A treasure-hunting rat?!

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