Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 130 Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the Gluttonous Devouring God Cauldron
Upon entering the cave, Fang Heng once again encountered the guardian beast of the Great Qian Dynasty—the Pixiu.

Its body resembles that of a tiger or leopard, and its head and tail are like those of a dragon. Its color is both gold and jade, and it has a single horn on its head that tilts backward.

It has a pair of wings on its shoulders but cannot extend them.

Just looking at his appearance, he is extremely majestic.

Unlike his lazy demeanor the last time we met, Pixiu's eyes were much more lively today.

She looked Fang Heng up and down, her pupils seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"Greetings, senior." Fang Heng smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Humph--"

"For Bao Dan's sake, boy, what is your wish? Speak."

"I will reluctantly grant your wish!"

Fang Heng didn't care that the Pixiu acted like it was old and condescending.

Everyone in the court knew that this was Pixiu's attitude.

In terms of age, he was about the same age as the founding emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, and could be the grandfather of everyone in the Great Qian Dynasty.

"I have heard that your treasure-hunting techniques are unparalleled."

"I have come here today to ask for your assistance, senior!"

Fang Heng didn't beat around the bush with the Pixiu and got straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, the Pixiu's lips curled up slightly in a smug smile.

Treasure hunting techniques?

No one in the world knows the art of treasure hunting better than him!

Except for Fang Qi...

He's a Pixiu in human skin, and his treasure-hunting skills are even more impressive than the real Pixiu.

"Kid, you have good taste!"

"My treasure-hunting skills are unparalleled in the world."

"As long as I take action, there's no treasure I can't find!" Pixiu said arrogantly, brimming with confidence in his treasure-hunting skills.

However, it paused halfway through its sentence.

"However, why should I help you?"

"Don't think that just because you're Fang Qi's descendant you can make me work for free!"

Despite its seemingly proud and unyielding appearance, the Pixiu actually had a pair of greedy eyes that were constantly fixed on Fang Heng's Sumeru Ring.

Upon hearing this, Fang Heng smiled inwardly; it was exactly as he had predicted.

Wasn't the reason I refined the Heavenly Fortune Forging Pill all this way to persuade the Pixiu?
Lost in thought, Fang Heng flipped his right hand and took out another Heavenly Fortune Forging Pill from his Sumeru Ring.

Fang Heng could clearly sense the appearance of the Heavenly Fortune Forging Pill the moment it appeared.

The greed and fervor in the Pixiu's eyes grew even stronger.

Like magma in a volcano, capable of melting even the air.

"Senior, I was fortunate enough to obtain a few Heavenly Fortune Forging Pills."

"Having heard that this pill is of great benefit to your cultivation, senior, I have shamelessly come to ask for an audience."

After saying that, Fang Heng used his magic power to put away the Heavenly Fortune Forging Pill.

It's like they've inspected the goods and it's your turn!

The Pixiu reluctantly withdrew its gaze, let out a snort, and exhaled two heavy breaths from its nostrils.

"My treasure-hunting skills are unparalleled in the world."

"You think you can get my help with just one Heavenly Fortune Forging Pill... that's not enough!"

"Back then, when Fang Qi asked me for help, he would use at least ten Heavenly Fortune Forging Pills each time!"

Pixiu shook its head, its eyes slightly closed, seemingly preparing to invite guests.

Fang Heng was skilled at negotiating deals and didn't tolerate the other party's behavior; he turned and left.

As for why Emperor Taizu asked him to take action, he needed ten Heavenly Fortune Forging Pills.

It's obvious they're just making empty promises and trying to raise prices arbitrarily.

If Emperor Taizu were alive today, and Pixiu were to take action, it wouldn't be ten Heavenly Fortune Pills, but rather ten beatings with a discipline stick.

"Since you are not sincere, senior, then I will not force you!"

"There are not many cultivators in the world who practice the art of treasure hunting, but they are not non-existent either."

"As far as I know, my second brother has such a talent under his command."

"Sigh—at worst, I'll just have to trouble my second brother!"

After saying that, Fang Heng turned around and walked out of the cave without looking back or showing any lingering attachment.

step!
Two steps!

Three steps!

Fang Heng appeared carefree, but in reality, he was on edge, constantly battling the Pixiu.

Pixiu also suppressed its desire for the Heavenly Fortune Pill and did not want to speak up.

Fang Heng didn't slow down even when he reached the entrance of the cave, and he couldn't hold back any longer.

It immediately opened its eyes, and two dazzling beams of light burst forth from them.

"and many more!"

Pixiu's rough voice, tinged with a hint of helplessness, echoed in the cave.

Fang Heng paused, his left foot having just stepped out of the cave, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Is there anything else you need, senior?" Fang Heng turned around and asked, feigning ignorance.

Pixiu rolled its eyes and snorted coldly, full of displeasure.

"Your Fang family, from top to bottom, are all the same."

"You're cunning!"

"You always bully honest people like me!"

"You win. Nine Heavenly Fortune Forging Pills, and I'll help you this once!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Heng held up two fingers and said with a smile.

“Two!”

"Senior, you also know how precious the Heavenly Fortune Forging Pill is?"

"I was fortunate enough to obtain a few, but I definitely cannot produce five!"

As soon as Fang Heng finished speaking, he heard the Pixiu's dissatisfied roar.

The sound was so loud, like a great bell, that it was deafening.

Even the cave seemed to tremble incessantly from this roar.

"You've gone too far!"

"There's a limit to bullying honest people!"

Do you think I can't see the precious light emanating from your Sumeru Ring?

"With so much precious light, there must be at least ten Heavenly Fortune Forging Pills!"

The more furious the Pixiu became, the more confident Fang Heng became.

Even if we see through his possession of more than ten Heavenly Fortune Forging Pills, so what?
Aren't we being manipulated?

They started with ten coins, which locked in the upper limit.

After all that haggling, the goal is simply to find a middle ground.

Fang Heng was willing to waste some time arguing with the Pixiu, haggling and pulling at it. Fifteen minutes later.

Pixiu felt his mouth and tongue were dry, and his eyes were so tired that they turned white. He sighed weakly.

"That's all!"

"I can't argue with a sharp-tongued youngster like you!"

"Four it is!"

"I will give you a precious talisman to help you find treasure."

"A precious talisman?" Fang Heng frowned. "That won't do... I'd appreciate it if you could personally intervene, senior!"

"Humph--"

"Kid, you're too greedy!"

"My every move is under scrutiny; how can I act rashly!"

"Besides, I'm afraid it's not convenient for me to get what you want."

The Pixiu seemed to be implying something, and Fang Heng nodded helplessly upon hearing this.

The matter of finding the origin of the Book of Life and Death is indeed not suitable for Pixiu to handle personally.

After all, this matter is of great importance and must not be entrusted to others.

Unless... the Pixiu recognizes him as its master and becomes his spirit pet.

"You're right, senior!"

"Please, senior, bestow upon me this precious talisman!"

Fang Heng cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, agreeing to Pixiu's plan.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Pixiu opened its huge mouth and spewed out a beam of golden light.

Golden light gathered in mid-air, drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and surprisingly resonated with it.

Upon seeing the method used to create the Pixiu talisman, Fang Heng's face was filled with intense surprise, as if a gentle stream was flowing out.

What an exquisite talisman-making technique!

Void Talisman!

This method is similar to Fang Heng's ability to create formations with a single thought.

The treasure-hunting skills of the Pixiu have always been a topic of great interest.

On the contrary, few people discuss the power of the Pixiu.

Upon seeing this Pixiu today, just by looking at its ability to create talismans from nothingness, Fang Heng knew that it was definitely a top expert in the Great Qian Dynasty.

After a while.

The golden light solidified, and the talisman was formed.

The magical talisman, created out of thin air, shimmered with spiritual light, appearing both real and illusory, making it difficult for Fang Heng to see clearly.

After doing all this, the Pixiu let out a fierce shout.

"There's still one last step left!"

As it spoke, the Pixiu spat out a mouthful of saliva onto the talisman.

When saliva falls onto the talisman, the talisman is fully formed.

"Young man, this is my own unique Pixiu talisman. With this talisman, you can use my treasure-hunting techniques!"

As the Pixiu finished speaking, the Pixiu talisman tore through the void and flew towards Fang Heng.

Fang Heng took the Pixiu talisman, his lips twitching slightly.

The last step in making the talisman was spitting on it.

Fang Heng strongly suspected that this was Pixiu taking revenge on him, deliberately spitting on the Pixiu talisman.

In orthodox talisman-making methods, there is no spitting involved.

Fang Heng touched his nose and muttered a curse in his heart.

The Pixiu's nature is indeed as rumored—not exactly righteous!
Having accepted the Pixiu talisman, Fang Heng considered that he had accomplished his purpose for the day, so he cupped his hands in greeting and said.

"Thank you for bestowing this precious talisman upon me, senior. I have other urgent matters to attend to..."

Before Fang Heng could finish speaking, Pixiu suddenly spoke up, saying something unexpectedly.

"Young man, I have many treasures here. Are you sure you don't want to take a look?"

Pixiu's words completely blocked the rest of Fang Heng's sentence.

After hesitating for a moment, Fang Heng nodded and slowly spoke.

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask for my ear!"

"Thank you for your help, Senior!"

Fang Heng is still very interested in collecting Pixiu.

After all, the Pixiu in front of them was an ancient monster that had lived for tens of thousands of years.

In terms of wealth, there are probably few people in the entire Great Qian Dynasty who are more wealthy than Pixiu.

The combined resources of the Ten Great Taoist Courts and the Imperial Family are naturally superior to those of the Pixiu.

But that is the foundation of the entire sect and the entire royal family, not something possessed by one person alone.

The treasures of the Pixiu are all treasures that the Pixiu has collected over the past ten thousand years.

He can use it at will, as long as he wants.

Seeing that Fang Heng had taken the bait, the Pixiu smirked smugly.

Humph--

Kid, you've finally taken the bait!
As he was thinking of it, the Pixiu opened its huge mouth and a beam of golden light shot out from it.

Its belly is like a bottomless pit, capable of holding all things in the world.

The golden light dissipated!

Bang!
The sound of a huge object hitting the ground echoed in the cave.

A giant bronze cauldron crashed to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

Fang Heng looked around, a thoughtful expression on his face.

This giant bronze cauldron is square and stands three zhang tall, like a small hill.

Furthermore, the surface of the giant cauldron is engraved with the divine pattern of the Taotie, exuding a fierce and malevolent aura.

Fang Heng was proficient in alchemy and also had some understanding of weapon crafting.

It was immediately obvious that the giant bronze cauldron in front of them was neither used for alchemy nor for crafting weapons.

"Senior, what is the origin of this bronze cauldron?" Fang Heng asked.

Pixiu spoke calmly and slowly.

"This cauldron is named the Taotie Devouring God Cauldron."

Pixiu stopped mid-sentence, then looked at Fang Heng with a smile on his lips.

The gluttonous beast devours the divine cauldron!
Upon hearing the name of this bronze cauldron, Fang Heng felt a chill run down his spine.

Devouring God?

Could it be...

Is it related to divinity?
Just as Fang Heng was surprised, Taotie's next words exploded in Fang Heng's mind like a thunderclap.

"Kid, you're right!"

"This Taotie Devouring God Cauldron is used to seal away divinity!"

"If you want to find treasures within the God-Slaying Array, this Taotie Devouring God Cauldron is the perfect match!"

(End of this chapter)