Seeing the streak of light heading in the direction Zhunti Daoist pointed, Jieyin Daoist was greatly alarmed.
"This is bad, Junior Brother Zhunti, judging by this, someone might have discovered your fortune!"
Zhunti Daoist also saw the streak of light clearly and his face darkened.
"Senior Brother Jieyin, please don't say such things. Perhaps this being is just passing by!"
However, despite Zhunti Daoist's words, his body acted honestly, and he pursued the streak of light.
Seeing this, Jieyin Daoist said no more and quickly followed.
The two of them from the West had searched the East Sea for a long time. Now that their fortune was within reach, how could they let someone else get it first!
The streak of light traveled swiftly and soon landed on an island, where Xu Fang's figure emerged from the light.
"This is it, no doubt."
Xu Fang glanced at the treasure map suspended beside him. The cursor pointed to the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo, which was located precisely here.
Of course, as Xu Fang looked around, there was nothing visible.
He had experience with this and knew it was due to the presence of a congenital protective formation, which prevented him from seeing the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo.
Familiar with the process, Xu Fang did not hesitate. He unleashed his cultivation of Grand Unity Golden Immortal, channeling his magical power with both hands. After discerning the direction, he struck.
Boom!
As Xu Fang's attack landed, a loud explosion erupted from that spot, causing the entire small island to tremble and countless lights to flare.
Following this, within the radiance, a spiritual bamboo fragment gradually materialized before Xu Fang's eyes.
The bamboo was emerald green, adorned with a faint, almost imperceptible golden light, exuding an unfathomable mystic aura.
Within this aura, subtle hints of sorrow permeated, washing over Xu Fang and making him feel as if he were personally experiencing it.
"Alas, I was living perfectly fine, why did I suddenly transmigrate to this perilous prehistoric world? My life is precarious, my future is dire!"
"In such a situation, I might as well die, for early death leads to early rebirth, and so on!"
Xu Fang's mind wavered for a moment, but he quickly came to his senses and banished such sorrowful thoughts from his heart.
"As expected of the Bitter Bamboo, born from the Ten Great Congenital Spiritual Roots of heaven and earth. Its sorrow can cloud the mind, and it almost ensnared me!"
Xu Fang steadied his mind, marveling. Indeed, born of the Bitter Bamboo, its sorrow could cloud one's mind, making it impossible to guard against.
If his cultivation level wasn't high enough, and if this wasn't an incomplete Bitter Bamboo, he might have been influenced without his knowledge and done something unthinkable.
Xu Fang felt a pang of lingering fear and finally understood.
No wonder the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo could seal one's six senses. It must have inherited the boundless sorrow of the Bitter Bamboo, thereby clouding the mind.
However, Xu Fang's mood soon turned joyful. The more powerful the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo was, the greater his gain. He had truly struck it rich this time.
With this thought in mind, Xu Fang prepared to collect the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo.
Just then, the Heaven-Measuring Ruler, which had been idly lounging in Xu Fang's embrace, transmitted a thought.
"Little Xu, found another treasure? I was right about you, you truly are blessed with profound fortune!"
The Heaven-Measuring Ruler was naturally surprised. In the time it took to take a nap, this little Li had discovered a new treasure.
Indeed, it was not mistaken in choosing to follow him, what a wise decision!
"Yes, Brother Ruler, you should go back to sleep again!"
Xu Fang replied mentally, not wanting to elaborate on the treasure hunting, lest he reveal too much. He just wanted to get the Ruler to go back to sleep obediently.
"That won't do. I must witness it. After all, with another little brother joining, as the elder, I must welcome him."
The Heaven-Measuring Ruler was clearly enthusiastic about acquiring treasure underlings and perked up at the mention of it.
It cleared its throat, moistened its vocal cords, and spoke to the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo embedded in the earth.
"Hey, hey, hey, treasure in front, can you hear me? This is the Heaven-Measuring Ruler, the number one Congenital Merit Spiritual Treasure, speaking. Are you willing to join our ranks?"
Its immediate self-introduction and attempt to suppress with its prestige were very much in line with the Heaven-Measuring Ruler's usual overbearing style.
However, Xu Fang shook his head. This seemed a bit too forceful. After all, magical treasures had their own tempers. Would it agree if approached with such dominance?
As the Heaven-Measuring Ruler spoke, the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo trembled, and then a voice echoed.
"Alas, I am truly bitter, truly."
"I was living well on the Bitter Bamboo, but I was separated and ended up here. A solitary magical treasure, lonely, cold, and desolate."
"Now, I have become accustomed to a life of a magical treasure singing one song a day. And now, a unreasonable Merit Spiritual Treasure and its master have come, wanting to forcefully possess me. My suffering is immense!"
The words of the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo were filled with profound sorrow, almost making both Xu Fang and the Heaven-Measuring Ruler weep.
However, one was the number one Congenital Merit Spiritual Treasure, and the other was an immortal of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. With a shudder, they came to their senses and quickly suppressed the sorrowful thoughts.
"Little Xu, this magical treasure is a bit strange!"
The Heaven-Measuring Ruler remarked. When the so-called Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo spoke, its entire being had goosebumps.
Xu Fang, having experienced the magical nature of the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo earlier, was not overly surprised and explained to the Heaven-Measuring Ruler.
"Didn't you see it claiming to be separated from the Bitter Bamboo earlier? Think about the matters concerning the Bitter Bamboo, and you will understand."
Xu Fang lamented inwardly. The Bitter Bamboo, as a spiritual root that induces melancholy, had perfectly passed on its nature to the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo, making it a melancholy-inducing magical treasure. It was a lineage of inheritance.
As the number one Congenital Merit Spiritual Treasure, the Heaven-Measuring Ruler, though not fully understanding the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo, was very familiar with the Ten Great Spiritual Roots of heaven and earth. With Xu Fang's reminder, it quickly realized what was happening.
"No wonder it's so strange. It's a spawn of that Bitter Bamboo."
The Heaven-Measuring Ruler felt that, in comparison, Xu Fang's silly older sister, the Yellow Middle Plum, was much more amiable.
As Xu Fang and the Heaven-Measuring Ruler engaged in conversation, it seemed perfectly normal to them. However, the Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo was utterly astonished.
"Wait, you being, can actually communicate with magical treasures?"
The Six Roots of Pure Consciousness Bamboo found it incredible. Having been a magical treasure for so many years, it was well aware of the insurmountable communication gap between magical treasures and living beings.
Yet, this ordinary-looking being before it could communicate with magical treasures?