Honghuang: It makes sense that there are four Sanqing, right?

Treasure-hunting rats are a type of naturally occurring, rat-like beast from the primordial world. This race possesses an extraordinary sensitivity to spiritual treasures, plants, and other rare and precious materials.

This race is extremely rare, and the most famous one is none other than Duobao, a disciple personally taught by Tongtian.

In that case, the gourd vine was most likely picked up by Duobao. Even if it wasn't in Duobao's possession, we could still get more accurate clues from him.

Thinking of this, Xu Qing cupped his hands in greeting to Fuxi.

"I know where the gourd vine is now. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Fuxi. I'm here now. You guys continue playing."

Nuwa, Fuxi, Dijiang, and the others looked on in astonishment. "What do you know? You're leaving already?"

But before they could speak, Xu Qing had already transformed into a streak of light and left Buzhou Mountain.

Only Nuwa, Fuxi, and Dijiang remained. Nuwa glanced at the two powerful innate beings, each holding a cricket cage, and sighed helplessly.

"Fine, you can play if you want. I'm not going to interfere with you anymore."

Fuxi looked at Nuwa with an expression as if he had seen a ghost, and said in disbelief.

"Really...really? Little sister, you're not lying to me."

Nuwa rolled her eyes at him and said.

"So, do I take back what I said?"

Fuxi quickly replied.

"No need, no need, hehehe, thank you very much, little sister."

Nuwa shook her head, and then her figure disappeared. Fuxi guessed that she must have returned to Nuwa Palace.

Fuxi and Dijiang finally relaxed after seeing Nuwa leave, exchanged a smile, and opened the cricket cage again.

Fuxi appeared mysterious and cryptic.

"Fellow Daoist Dijiang, you haven't seen my newly captured Azure-Winged Golden General yet, have you? Come and fight!"

Dijiang showed no fear and spoke with domineering confidence.

"What Golden General? Behold my Blue-Winged Overlord!"

…….……

East China Sea……

Biyou Palace on Jin'ao Island...

Although Duobao's cultivation had already reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal level, he must have already established his own peak and was no longer in Biyou Palace.

Firstly, Xu Qing himself did not know about Duobao's Daoist temple, and secondly, as Tongtian's disciple, it would be much easier and smoother for him to talk to Tongtian.

Xu Qing and Tongtian were brothers. Xu Qing didn't stand on ceremony with Tongtian and flew directly to Biyou Palace. He quickly found Tongtian and sat down on a futon.

"Oh, Third Brother, you have quite the refined taste."

When Xu Qing saw Tongtian, Tongtian was working on some kind of formation, hence Xu Qing's question.

Tongtian already knew Xu Qing had arrived, but he was focused on the array diagram in front of him and didn't even look up.

"Among my three brothers, the eldest brother refines elixirs, the second brother forges weapons, and I cultivate the Dao of Arrays. Although the Dao of External Things is not among the Three Thousand Great Daos, it can still lead to profound understanding through the Eight Hundred Side Paths."

"This is also a form of cultivation. What do you mean by having refined interests? You make it sound like I'm neglecting my duties."

Xu Qing pursed his lips. "Eldest brother and second brother are indeed like that, but what kind of profound mystery have you reached through the heavens?"

At least you can refine the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, and the Heaven-Turning Seal that your second brother bestowed upon Guang Chengzi is one of the top acquired spiritual treasures in the prehistoric world. But you, I have never heard of you creating any famous formations.

Don't think I don't know. You only started using array formations as a pretext because you were tired of cultivating since you were a child. Although you are interested in array formations, it has absolutely nothing to do with cultivation.

However, Xu Qing himself didn't even have a single unorthodox skill he was proficient in, so he didn't want to expose him.

So Xu Qing said.

"I've wronged you, Third Brother. Is your enlightenment urgent? If not, could you do me a small favor?"

Tongtian finally raised his head and said.

"You little rascal, as expected, you only come to my Biyou Palace when you have something to ask me. I've never seen you visit your third brother in your spare time."

"Speak, what is it? Can't you, a Daoist master, handle this? Why do I, an ordinary sage, have to do it?"

Xu Qing felt awkward hearing Tongtian address him as Daoxian and said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Third brother, please don't belittle me. I would like to visit you more often, but... the prehistoric world is in turmoil right now, and I really can't spare the time."

"It's really just a small favor, but it's a long story, so please let me explain."

"I wanted to obtain the Creation Soil, and I calculated that it had appeared at Buzhou Mountain. So I went to Buzhou Mountain to search for the treasure, but in the end I got nothing."

"Later, by chance, Fuxi told me that he had sensed the aura of a treasure-hunting rat in Buzhou Mountain. I guess the Breath Soil was taken away by this treasure-hunting rat."

"so……"

Xu Qing felt a little embarrassed.

"So you came to ask your junior apprentice for something?"

After Xu Qing said so much, Tongtian finally understood and took the initiative to add to Xu Qing's next words.

"Well, Xu Qing, now you're asking the younger generation for things. Aren't you ashamed?"

Tongtian chuckled softly, mimicking Yuanshi's manner, and tapped Xu Qing's head with his knuckles.

Xu Qing immediately begged for mercy.

"No, no, I wouldn't take something for free from a junior. I'll trade, I'll trade with something."

Tongtian glanced at him and said.

"That sounds nice, but if you or I were to ask, how could those juniors dare not to agree?"

Xu Qing also sighed and said.

"There's no other way. After all, this thing is very important to me, and even to the primordial world."

Tongtian seemed to understand, and then said.

"Fine, if that's how it is, then I'll go with you to the East Sea to embarrass myself. Come with me~"

Afterwards, Tongtian ignored Xu Qing's reaction and left Biyou Palace on his own.

"Hey? Third brother, aren't you going to look at the formation diagram anymore?"

Xu Qing shouted as he followed.

Soon, in the East China Sea, at Duoling Island, the site of Duobao Dojo...

A majestic and awe-inspiring voice echoed over Duoling Island, startling Duobao, who was cultivating.

"Duobao, come out and see me~"

Duobao hurriedly left the cave, and in a flash, his figure appeared at the feet of Tongtian and Xu Qing.

"Disciple Duobao greets Master and Daoxian."

It's been years, Duobao, you've gotten fatter again.

Xu Qing gestured a few times, comparing the chubby boy under his feet with Duobao from his memory.

Tongtian checked Duobao's cultivation level and found that it had improved considerably. He nodded in satisfaction.

"Duobao, you once obtained a gourd vine that was contaminated with the Breath of Earth in Buzhou Mountain."

Duobao remained bowing. Hearing Tongtian mention this old story, he was puzzled but still answered honestly and respectfully.

"This disciple did indeed obtain this item. I occasionally use the gourd vine as an offensive magic weapon. As for the Breath Soil on it, although it is a supreme treasure, it is of no use to me."

Duobao's words had a hidden meaning. He meant that if Master wanted the gourd vine, he would have to pay a high price, but if he wanted the Breath Soil, he could give him a discount.

"Nephew Duobao, I recently wish to refine a magical artifact, which requires the Creation Soil."

"Nephew, are you willing to part with this? I can offer you other treasures as compensation."

Since Duobao had already made an offer, Xu Qing naturally had to counter-offer.