Chapter 386: Dragon Demon Treasure
"We shall obey the little ancestors' commands."
After speaking, the demon kings walked toward the passage beneath the altar.
About a moment later, a mountain-sized golden chest appeared before the two young girls, Bai Qian and Chen Qianqian.
The Samadhi Fire Fox said excitedly: "Little ancestors, the Dragon Demon's entire treasure is here. Please inspect it."
The surrounding demon kings couldn't help but swallow nervously. Having lived for over a thousand years, they had never seen such vast wealth.
The Dragon Demon truly deserved its reputation as a terrifying entity that once stirred turmoil in Xuanzhou. Even this mere fraction could sustain them for lifetimes.
Bai Qian showed no emotional reaction, her eyes revealing disdain.
"I've always heard those dragon types love shiny objects. Truly tasteless creatures."
In a corner, a fragment of the Dragon Demon Remnant nearly materialized to kick this little nine-tailed fox's knee. What an unperceptive girl! This wasn't ordinary gold but rare mysterious gold—capable of crafting sacred artifacts!
Chen Qianqian spoke: "Junior sister, you're mistaken. If I'm not wrong, these chests themselves are superior materials for forging artifacts. Without even considering their contents, these chests alone could nurture several marquises."
Gulp!
The demon kings felt their bodies trembling, overwhelmed with the urge to open these golden chests.
"Senior sister truly has broader knowledge, always studying beside our master. Since that's settled, let senior sister handle the distribution." Bai Qian deliberately swept her gaze across the demon kings present.
They all nodded vigorously in agreement, having served as mere ornaments throughout this ordeal.
Chen Qianqian said: "Very well. We sisters shall each take forty percent of the treasures here. We'll select chests first, then inspect any cultivation techniques inside for demonic methods.
As for the remainder, whatever each of you finds is yours. What do you all think?"
The demon kings chorused: "We dare not! One-tenth of the treasure is sufficient for us."
"Hmm?"
Bai Qian said impatiently: "Are you implying my senior sister's distribution is unfair?"
"We wouldn't dare! Absolutely not!"
The Samadhi Fire Fox added: "We merely feel the little ancestors are too generous."
Chen Qianqian smiled sweetly: "Since you call us little ancestors, consider the extra ten percent a renaming fee."
"The little ancestors are brilliant!"
The demon kings spoke with genuine sincerity.
The Gray Wolf Demon King patted his chest: "Little ancestors, rest assured. At your command, we shall follow immediately."
"Indeed! We swear loyalty unto death to the two little ancestors!"
None of these demon kings were fools. What these little ancestors casually allowed to slip through their fingers had already brought them immense fortune. With ten such patrons, they might even achieve Great Sage status.
"Enough. Begin selecting chests."
Bai Qian found their behavior tiresome—acting as if they'd never seen wealth before. Utterly disgraceful.
Selecting and opening the chests was laborious.
Bai Qian glanced at them before crushing these harmful jade slips into powder with her demonic power.
"Very well. Matters here are concluded. It's time for us to depart."
After speaking, Bai Qian stored all the treasures obtained this time into her storage ring.
A black bear demon king wielded a great hammer, clearing the path ahead.
After an unknown time, they finally carved out an escape route.
Bai Qian gazed at the long-absent sunlight, her face showing enjoyment. She then turned and asked: "Do any of you know this location?"
The Giant Deer Marquis replied: "Returning to the little ancestors, if this junior isn't mistaken, this should be the Myriad Poison Swamp, territory of numerous venomous creatures. However, with us present, that old poison dragon wouldn't dare act recklessly."
"Good. Have all of you release your demon king auras and announce to the demon clans that this seat is traveling. Tell them all to make way."
Bai Qian spoke with imperious authority.
None of the demon kings present found anything amiss in her words.
Given her status, having over a dozen Nirvana Realm demon kings clear her path was entirely reasonable.
Cai Hou was the first to reveal his true form, prostrating beside the two young women.
Bai Qian smiled sweetly: "You're quite perceptive. Would you like to be this seat's mount for life?"
"Cai Hou is willing. I implore the little ancestor to accept me."
Cai Hou completely forgot he was a marquis of a demon nation.
Silence fell among the demon kings once more.
But recalling how the two little ancestors had treated the Samadhi Fire King earlier, they abandoned any thoughts of currying favor.
"Very well. From today onward, you shall follow this seat. However, remember to restrain your demonic aura when traveling. It wouldn't do to frighten children."
Bai Qian added this reminder deliberately.
"Rest assured, little ancestor. Cai Hou knows what to do."
Cai Hou replied excitedly, thinking: I finally have a chance to become a Great Sage.
Moments later, over a dozen Nirvana Realm demon king auras suddenly enveloped the Myriad Poison Swamp.
This terrified the demon clans within the swamp.
"Roar!"
An angry roar erupted from a massive poison pool.
"Samadhi Fire King, Cai Hou, Giant Deer Marquis! Bringing so many Nirvana Realm cultivators here—are you here to provoke this king?"
The Samadhi Fire Fox responded disdainfully: "Old poison thing, you overestimate yourself. Today, we accompany the little ancestors from Qingqiu on their travels. We merely passed through your Myriad Poison Swamp. Know your place and remain silent. If you anger the little ancestors, you cannot withstand the fury of both Qingqiu and Wen Dao Academy."
From the poison pool, a one-eyed, pitch-black flood dragon saw two young women actually seated on Cai Hou's back and realized the Samadhi Fire Fox wasn't joking.
These three were notoriously arrogant in the Myriad Mountains. Now they willingly served as mounts.
Especially Cai Hou's smug expression—he had clearly latched onto Qingqiu's power.
"So it's the Qingqiu little ancestors gracing us with their presence. This king has been discourteous."
Hearing this, the creatures in the Myriad Poison Swamp retreated into their caves, not daring another word.
Three days later, the demon kings escorted Bai Qian and Chen Qianqian back to Hundred Races City.
After instructing You Lao'er and others, leaving behind three chess pieces, Chen Qianqian and Bai Qian departed riding Cai Hou.
The cultivators of Hundred Races City watched this scene, the heavy weight in their hearts finally lifting.
Those two little ancestors had finally left.
On Cai Hou's back, Bai Qian turned to Chen Qianqian: "Senior sister, where shall we go next?"
Chen Qianqian said: "I chose last time. This time, it's your decision."
Bai Qian tilted her small head in thought: "Let's fly northwest then. Travel for a while before returning to Wen Dao Academy."
Chen Qianqian: "Agreed."
...
Wen Dao Academy, Miaomiao Mountain.
Shi Xuan had been under Chu Feng's tutelage for three months.
Today, he finally comprehended the Baopuzi Scripture. Next, he could formally cultivate the Nine Secrets. But first, he had a question: which of the Nine Secrets should he cultivate first?
Thus, Shi Xuan decided to visit his master. After walking for an incense stick's time, he arrived at the Head Seat's courtyard.
"Disciple Shi Xuan pays respects to Master."
"Rise."
Chu Feng, seeing Shi Xuan's visit, asked: "Have you encountered difficulties in your cultivation?"
"Nothing escapes Master's notice."
Shi Xuan then voiced his question...
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