859: Chapter 230 Can’t Die…_2 859: Chapter 230 Can’t Die…_2 Elder Tian Nu would not be as discourteous as the Clan Leader.
With a clap of his hands, celestial dishes flew in, arrayed one by one, an extensive variety not less than a hundred, all made from various spirit beasts of the Undamaged Realm.
Moreover, they were thoughtfully presented without using plates or bowls; everything was directly inserted into the ground, even the fine wine was served in large cauldrons.
Placing a wine cup in front of a Divine God Beast was too much; who had ever seen a turtle holding a wine cup to drink?
Su He did not enjoy drinking, having only secretly sipped a few gourds from Princess Snow.
As a whale sucks up water, he drank from one cauldron and did not drink more; yet, Guardhouse indulged in eating a few.
In ancient times, by Baiyin’s side, he had roasted much but never truly enjoyed it; now, tasting again, he realized the delicacies of the mortal world.
Guardhouse could not even be considered an Exotic Beast, and eating it granted no special abilities, only enhancing vision to penetrate illusions.
Elder Tian Nu was a gracious host.
Su He did not hold back and smiled, “Elder Tian Nu, if there are leftovers of Guardhouse, may I take a few with me?”
He had food and drink here, while his aunt was outside; one should not be too selfish.
With Su He’s request, Elder Tian Nu was even happier, immediately consenting.
This thing was nothing rare in the Undamaged Realm, but it was only found here in all the Ten Thousand Realms.
Although the great battle had destroyed half of the worlds, Guardhouse could not possibly be extinct.
The very soil where their ancestors lived was sufficient to ensure the health and propagation of the tribe.
With Su He asking for Guardhouse, the atmosphere between the man and the turtle eased, no longer as distant as before; Su He then asked, “Dare I ask, Daoist Friend, how is Yue Ying at this moment?”
Elder Tian Nu gave a resigned, bitter smile, shaking his head, “She has already awoken, yet she speaks not, and who knows when she will come out.”
It was not her fault, yet it was.
The more innocent, the more self-blaming.
Speaking of Yue Ying, Elder Tian Nu fell silent for a moment, suddenly stood up, and bowed to Su He, “Dragon Turtle Daoist Friend, you saved the Tian Nu Clan.
We should not harbor undue thoughts, but…”
Elder Tian Nu bent even lower, “If Daoist Friend does not mind knowing, Yue Ying is special, a genius rarely seen in a million years in our clan.
But given this disaster, she fears she has no place in our clan.
May I request that you take her away?
As a servant or slave, she will comply with all your wishes!”
Elder Tian Nu maintained his deep bow, his expression tinged with melancholy, caught between possible resentment from his clansmen and the future of the clan, genuinely in a severe predicament!
Su He: “…”
Elder Tian Nu looked up at Su He, “Though it is abrupt, rest assured, Daoist Friend, my clan will not purposelessly trouble you.”
As he spoke, he gestured with a flip of his hand, and from the depths of the ancestral land, a beam of light shot forth, landing in front of Su He and transforming into an extremely complex talisman.
In the Inner World, the Little Kui Trigram instantly became jubilant, quivering eagerly as it absorbed the essence of the Kui Trigram’s Tao Rhythm.
Su He: “…”
He looked puzzledly at Elder Tian Nu, who again bowed and said, “This talisman shall serve as your compensation for taking care of Yue Ying.
As an ancestral item, I dare not lightly speak of giving it away; let it be yours as long as you look after Yue Ying.
When Yue Ying returns…
shall we settle the ‘rent’ then?”
He looked up at Su He, noting his recognition of the item.
Without further ado, Elder Tian Nu bowed and withdrew, “Yue Ying, I entrust her to you.”
He retreated, waving his hand to open the restriction of this place, granting Su He freedom to roam anywhere.
Only then did he slowly exit.
The outside world was in shambles, needing much repair.
Although an esteemed elder might not need to do the work personally, only he could handle the traces left by the Opening Heaven Five-fold Divine God Beasts.
The other Clansmen, their Tao Cultivation was too inferior.
Upon exiting the ancestral land, Elder Tian Nu saw the waiting Clan Leader, Yue Ci.
Yue Ci’s face flickered with confusion and torment, quietly asking, “Elder, Yue Ying is pure, surely letting the Dragon Turtle know of her innate talents.
The Dragon Turtle saved our clan, and we are in no position to resist.
But isn’t Yue Ying enough?
Why also give away the Kui Trigram?”
In this world, there is no love without reason, nor hate without cause.
The Houdou Clan had no original relation with the Tian Nu Clan, interests being the fundamental cause of enmity.
The Dragon Turtle Tribe had no dealings with the Tian Nu Clan either.
It must be that Yue Ying revealed her innate talents, offering herself in exchange for the Dragon Turtle’s assistance; otherwise, there was no reason for the Dragon Turtle and Phoenix to come to their aid.
Once her talents were exposed, Yue Ying was bound to be taken away by the Dragon Turtle after this ordeal.
Yue Ying’s relevance to the future of the Tian Nu Clan was paramount, and the elder, rather than finding a way to keep her, found a poor excuse to give away the Kui Trigram — ostensibly rented out, but it was a Hexagram!
Once in the hands of the Dragon Turtle, how could it possibly return?
Elder Tian Nu shook his head and remained silent.
Who would want to give away treasures?
Yue Ying was a treasure, the Kui Trigram was a treasure, each capable of revitalizing the clan!
But that was only if they could be kept safe!
Previously, only the Houdou Clan vaguely knew of their clan’s existence.
But now…
with the Undamaged Realm opened, this great battle would inevitably catch the attention of those with intent.
The Tian Nu Clan could repair the world, a capability any Divine God Beast would covet.
How much longer could the Kui Trigram be hidden with it here?
Previously, the Dragon Turtle glanced towards the Kui Trigram, surely having discovered it already.
If even a juvenile Dragon Turtle could not be deceived, how many others could they fool?
A person must be self-aware; if the Tian Nu Clan were truly powerful, why would they remain hidden?
Not strong in themselves, and with few clansmen to boot, it was better to seek a protector rather than wait for trouble.
The Dragon Turtle Tribe, only recorded within the clan and not well-known.
He knew only rumors, but he had eyes!