Chaos Spirit Field

Zhao Shanhe was delighted after receiving the gifts from Yuanshi Tianzun and Nanji Xianweng. He suddenly felt that having a master was actually quite nice. It would be even better if the five brothers who had left the sect were also here. When the opportunity arose, he would definitely find a way to coax them back from the Western Religion. If they really didn't want to come back, he would at least make them pay him back for the gifts. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile lasciviously.

At this moment, Yun Zhongzi felt a chill run down his spine, and a sense of alarm rose within him. The Third Junior Brother before him was no longer the innocent and kindhearted man he had been before, but now looked more like a vicious wolf devouring human life without leaving any bones behind. He secretly groaned, thinking he was going to bleed heavily today. Deciding to strike first, he took the initiative and said, "Third Junior Brother, any of these magical weapons I have on me, feel free to take them if you like." He then offered a deliberately generous air.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Shanhe sensed that his Second Senior Brother was quite scheming and not as muddleheaded as he had imagined. He knew he couldn't be greedy. After all, both Master and Eldest Senior Brother had only given him one gift, so he couldn't possibly take them all. After careful consideration, he said, "Second Senior Brother, these treasures have cost you a great deal of energy and effort. A gentleman doesn't take what is beloved. I have a talent for refining weapons, and I'd like to obtain some materials to build a miniature paradise. I could plant some spiritual fruit trees there, so I'd have enough to brew fine wine for Master to enjoy."

Yun Zhongzi now understood why the master wanted to accept Zhao Zilong as his true disciple. His third junior brother was no pushover. The materials for refining the blessed land were worth three acquired spiritual treasures. The key was that he couldn't refuse. After all, it was a show of filial piety to the master, and he couldn't bear the loss alone. So he said, "Third junior brother's filial piety to the master makes me admire him, and I will give him my full support. Refining treasures of the blessed land level is no small task. For some things, the materials I have are not up to standard, and I need the help of several junior brothers to gather them together."

Zhao Shanhe understood the meaning behind Yun Zhongzi's words and said in agreement, "Second Brother, a gentleman does not take away what is loved by others. Just pretend I never mentioned it. Just give me a few manuals on refining equipment and formations. Those that are very old, preferably incomplete."

Yun Zhongzi asked in confusion, "Third Junior Brother, my weapon refining skills are quite good. I can pass on all my experience and skills to you. Why go to such a distant place?"

"Second Brother, please don't misunderstand me. It's not that I look down on your weapon-refining skills, but I just don't want my thoughts to be confined. As the saying goes, no matter how good an imitation is, it's never as good as the original. It's better to find another way and forge your own path."

Yun Zhongzi's mind suddenly became clear upon hearing this. Wasn't this exactly what he was confused about? No matter how good the imitation was, it was still a fake. Why not design one by himself, just like that wine bottle? He pondered for a while, bowed to Zhao Shanhe, and then said, "Third Junior Brother, thank you for your guidance. This bag of refining materials is enough for you to refine the prototype of the paradise. I have put a few ancient books in it, which should be enough for you to study for a few years. We will have a chance to discuss it together later. Fellow Junior Brothers, please fulfill Third Junior Brother's filial piety. I have gained some understanding and will leave first." After he finished speaking, he bowed to his master and left. Yuanshi Tianzun seemed to be used to it.

Guang Chengzi felt a bit awkward when he saw Zhao Shanhe approaching him, not knowing how to address him. True disciples held a higher status than direct disciples, but asking him to call a young man "Senior Brother" was too embarrassing, and he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Zhao Shanhe saw the embarrassment of Guangchengzi and others, so he said: "Third senior brother, all senior brothers, I am the latest to join the sect, so I should be the younger junior brother. If anyone bullies me in the future, I hope you senior brothers will help me."

The brothers present expressed their opinions one after another, and Yuanshi Tianzun nodded with satisfaction. He said that the young disciple had good adaptability and was thick-skinned, and was a good material for being the headmaster.

Guang Chengzi said, "Junior brother, it's a coincidence that my Wind and Thunder Apricot Tree has just sprouted new roots recently. It's destined to be with you."

Zhao Shanhe was overjoyed when he saw the sapling Guangchengzi handed over. This was the first time he had seen a cyan-level spiritual plant, so he said, "Thank you, Third Senior Brother, for your generous gift. Please accept this bottle of Hundred Fruit Fragrance. May I ask, Senior Brother, what is the origin of this Wind and Thunder Apricot Tree and what are the benefits of its fruit?"

Guang Chengzi secretly thought that this junior apprentice was being clever, so he gave him a chance to show off. He then spoke eloquently, "Third apprentice ...

Zhao Shanhe said, "If a person grows wings, doesn't that mean he becomes a birdman? Master, can you drink the wine brewed from it?"

Yuanshi Tianzun was tasting the wine and nearly choked. Zhao Zilong was such a brat, he had no taboos and dared to say anything. He said, "Zilong, my disciple, as long as the wine is delicious enough, I will drink it."

Zhao Shanhe replied, "Master, I have many fellow disciples to help me, and I will definitely be able to fulfill your wish."

Yuanshi Tianzun was speechless. He had underestimated the thick-skinnedness of this young disciple. He was so skilled in using the power of others to bully others that his disciples were about to bleed heavily.

Nan Ji Xian Weng regretted not leaving with Yun Zhongzi. It was originally a greeting gift between fellow apprentices, but now it had risen to a higher level. He took out a sapling and said, "Junior brother, this Bodhi tree is for you. Remember to leave me a pot of the wine brewed from it. I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave first." He bowed to Yuanshi Tianzun and left this place of trouble.

The other disciples of Yuxu Palace all gave generously, each more extravagant than the last. The two stingiest, Chi Jingzi, gave away the Five-Colored Stone, the very thing Nuwa used to mend the sky. Not to be outdone, Huang Long Zhenren gave away the Ancestral Dragon Blood Stone, said to be made from the essence and blood of the Ancestral Dragon, and possessing miraculous properties for cultivating certain special fruit trees. Tai Yi Zhenren, truly the most esteemed, gave away Xirang, the most valuable item. It was said that this item was only possessed by Nuwa, and was generally kept secret.

Master Lingbao gifted a Jade Purifying Bottle filled with Yangzhi Ganlu, useful for planting fruit trees. Daoxing Tianzun and Qingxu Daode Zhenjun gifted rare materials, though not as high-grade as Xirang, nonetheless extremely valuable. Jade Ding Zhenren's gift had nothing to do with refining a blessed cave or brewing wine, but was most useful to Zhao Shanhe. The Three Thousand Daoist Canons were all colored, so don't misunderstand them; they were all secrets for cultivating Chaos Spiritual Fields.