Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 145 It’s not easy to take advantage of Hou Tu

Hou Tu didn't care about the expression on Ancestor Hongyun's face at the moment, but continued speaking without changing his expression.

"If Fellow Daoist Hongyun isn't ready, that's fine. All Fellow Daoist Hongyun needs is a promise from me to the Nine Netherworld. Even if I don't have any innate spiritual treasures, it's fine."

After hearing this, Patriarch Hongyun couldn't help but feel curious, and immediately said, "I wonder what kind of promise Fellow Daoist Hou Tu wants?"

Hou Tu said casually, "That is, no matter when, where, or under what circumstances, Jiejiao must fight the enemy together with the Nine Netherworld."

This time, it was Old Ancestor Hongyun's turn to lose his composure. He thought to himself, this wasn't just a promise. This was clearly tying the entire Jiejiao sect to the Nine Netherworld.

If one day, the two tribes of witches and liches officially started the decisive battle, and the Nine Netherworld once again sided with the witch tribe, wouldn't that mean that the Jiejiao would also help the witch tribe?

So at this time, the ancestor Hongyun shook his head without hesitation and spoke to Houtu.

"I, Jiejiao, only seek a glimmer of hope and the path of righteousness for my disciples. I do not wish to participate in any conflicts, so I am sorry that I cannot agree to your request, Daoist Hou Tu."

As he spoke, Patriarch Hongyun had already taken out several innate spiritual treasures. Although they were all low-grade innate spiritual treasures, they all had at least ten or more restrictions.

It can be said that these low-grade innate spiritual treasures, if placed in the prehistoric world, would definitely cause competition from all parties.

But Hou Tu didn't even bother to look at it. She just shook her head at the Red Cloud Patriarch and said, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, you have the nerve to take out these junks?"

"How about this? I won't make it difficult for you. Go to your good friend Zhen Yuanzi and get me a ginseng fruit branch and a few ginseng fruits."

If it was just ginseng fruit, let alone a few, even if it was a dozen, Patriarch Hongyun would agree without hesitation.

But regarding the ginseng fruit tree branch, Patriarch Hongyun did not dare to easily agree to Hou Tu's request. After all, he knew better than anyone how much Zhen Yuanzi valued the ginseng fruit tree.

So he immediately shook his head and said, "As for the ginseng fruit branch, I know for myself that I don't have the ability to get it for Daoist Hou Tu."

"However, when I was in the demon clan's heaven, I happened to find a star fruit tree by chance. Although it is not as good as the ginseng fruit tree, it can also be considered an innate spiritual root."

While speaking, Patriarch Hongyun had already taken out the Star Fruit Tree and looked at Hou Tu with a questioning look, waiting for her answer.

In the ancient times, there were countless innate spiritual roots, but there were only ten top-grade innate spiritual roots.

They are green lotus, peach, ginseng fruit, yellow plum, hibiscus, laurel, gourd vine, bitter bamboo, fairy apricot, and hollow willow.

In addition to these ten top-grade innate spiritual roots, there are many other good innate spiritual roots, but they cannot be called top-grade.

For example, there are banana trees in Buzhou Mountain, five elements fruit trees, enlightenment tea trees, etc. Among them is the star fruit tree.

However, Hou Tu and San Qing had heard Chen Xuan mention it before. Naturally, they knew that the star fruit tree that Hong Yun Patriarch had brought out was also one of the innate spiritual roots that Chen Xuan had been thinking about.

The Star Fruit Tree produces 365 fruits each time it blooms. Each fruit corresponds to a star and contains the power of that star.

Therefore, Tongtian couldn't help showing a hint of excitement on his face at this moment. He was about to speak and ask Hou Tu to agree to the Red Cloud Patriarch.

But before he could open his mouth, he heard the secret messages of Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun in his ears at the same time.

And the content was surprisingly consistent, that is, "Shut up." Tongtian had no choice but to keep silent, but there was an identical glow in his eyes when he looked at the star fruit tree.

At this moment, Hou Tu didn't even glance at the Star Fruit Tree. She even spoke in a very nonchalant manner.

"Although this star fruit tree can be considered an innate spiritual root, it is dispensable for my generation's cultivation. After all, not everyone needs the power of the stars to cultivate."

"If Fellow Daoist Hongyun insists on using the Star Fruit Tree to settle the cause and effect with me, then I will have no choice but to let Fellow Daoist Hongyun add another item."

Ancestor Hongyun said with an embarrassed look on his face, "There are only ten top-grade innate spiritual roots in the prehistoric world. I don't think I have the opportunity to find them for Fellow Daoist Hou Tu."

Hou Tu shook her head. "I, Hou Tu, am not an unreasonable person. I absolutely cannot force you, Daoist Fellow Hongyun, to do something you cannot do yourself."

"What I asked Daoist Hongyun to add is nothing more than a piece of cake for Daoist Hongyun. It just depends on whether Daoist Hongyun is willing to give it to you."

Ancestor Hongyun said with a smile: "As long as I have it, I will not be stingy at all."

Hou Tu didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly, "My Junior Sister Nuwa's Heavenly Celebration Clouds are missing a touch of red. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Hongyun would be willing to give me a ray of the Red Cloud Origin."

Ancestor Hongyun had never thought that Houtu would actually want to take his own origin. Although he felt a little reluctant, he finally nodded.

Because he sent Di Ting to the Nine Netherworld, not just to let Di Ting guard Ksitigarbha.

Instead, we should use Di Ting as a breakthrough point to allow more disciples of Jiejiao to have the opportunity to enter the Nine Netherworld and serve in the future.

At that time, he would be able to steal the merits and fortune of the Nine Netherworld through those disciples of the Jiejiao Sect.

Of course, Patriarch Hongyun believed that the key to this feasibility was that he did not believe that Ksitigarbha would be imprisoned in the Avici Hell forever.

After all, with the two Western Buddhists behind the scenes, sooner or later Ksitigarbha would establish Cuiyun Palace, and he could also take a piece of the pie.

In short, the Six Saints of Heaven are now racking their brains to think about how to gain merit in the Nine Netherworld.

So the Red Cloud Ancestor had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree. He handed the Star Fruit Tree to Hou Tu and took out a trace of the Red Cloud Origin.

Then he did not forget to say to Hou Tu: "Fellow Daoist Hou Tu, if my disciples from Jiejiao need to come to the Nine Netherworld for training in the future, please open the door for them."

Hou Tu nodded generously and said, "Don't worry, if any Jiejiao disciples enter the Nine Netherworld, I will have the Bull-Headed and Horse-Faced Guards personally welcome them."

After hearing this, Patriarch Hongyun couldn't help but feel happy. He said goodbye to Hou Tu and the Three Pure Ones and went directly back to Jin'ao Island in the East China Sea.

As soon as the Red Cloud Patriarch left, Tongtian asked Houtu with a puzzled look on his face, "Junior Sister Houtu, do you really agree to let the Jiejiao disciples enter the Nine Netherworld?"

Hou Tu looked at Tongtian, who was worried, and could only sigh helplessly.

"Brother Tongtian, don't you know that everyone below the Golden Immortal has a lifespan? Once that lifespan is up, the Bull-Headed and Horse-Faced Immortals will naturally come to take you away."

(End of this chapter)