Dual cultivation makes you stronger, everyone else is a prodigy, and I'm the only one slacking

At the same time, Shen Yuan's face darkened as soon as he stepped out of the Bai family's boundary gate.

The Grand Elder of the Heavenly Robe Sect, who was waiting outside, immediately went to greet them. "What did the Bai family say?"

Shen Yuan continued coldly, "They refuse to make a move."

The Grand Elder of the Heavenly Robe Sect was not surprised, but scoffed, "The Bai family has always liked to pretend to be aloof, and coupled with their family tradition, they only need to use a little of their charm to drive other families to work for them. They don't want to put in any effort and just want to reap the benefits. I'm not surprised at all."

They also share a blood feud with the Dao of Forgetfulness, and now that its successor has appeared in the world, they still want to remain uninvolved? There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Shen Yuan didn't speak. He turned around and glanced at the Bai family's gate behind him, his expression gloomy.

The Grand Elder of the Heavenly Robe Sect suddenly said, "Since they refuse to take the initiative, then we will force them to take the stage."

Shen Yuan turned to look at him, "How are you forcing me?"

The Grand Elder chuckled, "With Young Master Bai Jiu by that demoness's side, no one is more suitable than him to be the informant who discovers the successor of the Myriad Emotions Path."

Shen Yuan narrowed his eyes. "You mean..."

/

Meanwhile, in the distant divine realm of the Taiyu Cangqiong Sect.

Inside the Sky Council Hall, there was a scene resembling a celestial palace. Several large pillars supported the main outline, and twelve thrones stood in the vast space. Of these thrones, four were the actual bodies, while the rest were divine manifestations.

The person in the main seat had a cold and stern expression, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

The fourth seat was occupied by a red-haired man, who leaned back casually with a relaxed and carefree posture. Beside him stood a silver-haired immortal, who resembled a jade statue, aloof and dignified, with eyes that seemed to hold no worldly concerns.

The elder sitting in the main seat had a detached expression, looking rather bored.

He spoke up: "Has another conflict broken out in the lower realms?"

"It is the seven families, led by the Shen family, who have requested the Divine Realm to send someone to oversee and eliminate the remnants of the Myriad Emotions Path," someone replied.

"This person has lived on the Eastern Treasure Continent for a long time, but the guardian Cui Xiu obstructed the investigation, so he asked the Divine Realm for help."

"Oh, such a trivial matter is worth the Divine Realm's attention? How about this, True Lord Qingheng, you are in charge of the patrol lineage, you will make the trip."

The gentle man, exuding a medicinal fragrance, nodded with a smile.

Just then, a voice as clear as the sound of a jade chime rang out, "I will handle this matter."

On the divine throne, the elder who had been keeping his eyes closed opened them, Qingheng Zhenjun's hand, which had been receiving the order, stopped in mid-air, and the two Dharma images shrouded in clouds and mist also turned slightly towards Yueqi...

Everyone was astonished.

Sitting beside him, a strikingly handsome man with red hair said, "The Divine Lord has not concerned himself with matters of the mortal realm for many years, yet today he has taken the initiative to volunteer."

Yue Qi didn't look at him. "I've had nothing to do lately."

The red-haired man smiled knowingly and said, "That's right. You've been confined to your cave for cultivation every day lately; it's time to go out and get some fresh air."

On the main seat, the Grand Elder remained silent for a moment before finally raising his hand and presenting the jade slip to Yue Qi.

"Since Lord Yueqi is willing to go, this case will be left to you to decide."

Yue Qi nodded slightly, and the next moment, he took the mission jade slip into his hand, his figure slowly disappearing from the throne.

In a short while, his figure appeared in the Star-Picking Palace.

On the observatory, countless star trails moved in a very regular pattern across the night sky.

Xingqi seemed to sense something and turned around to see Yueqi.

His eyes lit up, and he stepped down from the astrolabe.

"Brother, what brings you here today?"

The coldness between Yue Qi's brows faded slightly, and a hint of warmth appeared in his eyes. "I came to see you."

"Just looking at me?" Xing Qi raised his head, his eyes clear as water.

"I will be going down to the mortal realm soon."

"Where to?" Xingqi asked.

"Dongbao Continent".

Xing Qi was slightly startled and surprised: "It's the continent where Ning Ning is from."

Yue Qi glanced at him and nodded.

Xing Qi's lips moved slightly, but he hesitated to speak, "Then, brother... could you please bring something for Ningning for me?"

As if expecting this, Yue Qi said softly, "Okay."

Xing Qi's eyes immediately curved into a smile.

"Can I go to my brother's storeroom and pick one out?"

Yue Qi did not answer, but simply looked at him quietly.

Xing Qi coughed lightly and raised one hand. "I'll only choose... five items."

Yue Qi remained silent.

"Those...those three items?"

Yue Qi: "..."

Xing Qi's ears turned red, and after a long while, she said timidly, "Alright then, just one."

Yue Qi turned and walked out. His voice was still cold, but the tone of his normally calm voice softened slightly at the end, carrying a hint of helplessness and indulgence.

"Okay, take your pick."

Upon hearing this, Xing Qi, whose eyes had been clouded with disappointment, immediately broke into a smile. His eyes seemed to be filled with countless tiny starlight, dazzling and radiant.

"Brother, you're so kind!"

The two arrived at Yueqi's treasure vault, where precious light shimmered and magical artifacts were displayed in a dazzling array, neatly arranged.

Xingqi looked over, and for a moment he didn't know what to choose.

His gaze froze as he saw a piece of black, soft armor.

A ray of spiritual light probed inside, and he discovered that it was a precious armor that could withstand attacks from immortals.

The armor grants invisibility when worn, and upon detecting any intention to attack, it unleashes countless transparent spikes in retaliation. Those struck by these spikes suffer excruciating pain; even a Great Immortal cannot easily expel the invisible poisonous spikes from their body.

"Brother, is this one okay?"

Yue Qi did not object.

Xingqi hugged the soft armor to his chest and then picked out a few magical artifacts from the corner.

Yue Qi followed behind Xing Qi, remaining silent throughout.

"Have you made your choice?" He looked at the magical artifacts and pills that Xing Qi was holding, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Xing Qi chuckled awkwardly, "Brother, I think I took a bit too much, but Ningning is so delicate and her cultivation is so shallow. I can't rest easy if I don't prepare some life-saving items for her."

"Brother, don't be sad. When you have a partner in the future, and Xing'er has a sister-in-law, I will definitely spend all my money to prepare double the amount. I will never be biased."

Yue Qi's eye twitched almost imperceptibly. His voice was cold and clear. "No need."