Suddenly, a thunderclap roared from the heavens, and a bolt of lightning as thick as a water dragon tore through the vast sky, a terrifying spectacle.
“Bloody hell!”
Master Longbrow jumped in fright, quickly hiding behind Ye Qiu, urgently saying, “Little brat, you’re not afraid of lightning, hurry and block that bolt for me.”
Ye Qiu didn’t respond, as he noticed the lightning wasn’t aimed at them.
“Boom!”
The lightning struck the Yishui River a hundred metres ahead, like a cannonball exploding in the water, sending towering waves surging.
Master Longbrow wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, still shaken, and said, “I thought it was coming for me.”
Ye Qiu warned, “Old man, lie less in the future, or you might get struck by lightning.”
Master Longbrow said, “I really didn’t deceive you. If you don’t believe me, I can swear to the heavens.”
Ye Qiu replied, “Swear again? Are you trying to get struck?”
Master Longbrow shrank back and said, “Little brat, maybe I’ve lied to you before, but today, I’m telling the truth.”
“The Longevity Body can grant eternal life, immortality, and indestructibility.”
“If you still don’t believe me, we can test it.”
Ye Qiu asked, “How do we test it?”
Master Longbrow answered, “Let me stab you.”
Ye Qiu: “???”
Master Longbrow said with a straight face, “I’ll stab you in the heart, and I guarantee you won’t die.”
Ye Qiu: “???”
Master Longbrow pulled a small dagger from the sleeve of his robe, excitedly saying, “I also want to see if the Longevity Body is as miraculous as the legends say. Little brat, don’t dawdle, let’s do this!”
Hearing this, Ye Qiu’s anger flared.
So, this old man was treating him like a lab rat.
What a wicked heart!
Master Longbrow chuckled, “Little brat, don’t be afraid. It’s just one stab, it’ll be quick.”
“Are you ready?”
“I’m starting!”
With that, Master Longbrow raised the dagger, aiming it at Ye Qiu’s heart.
Ye Qiu’s face darkened as he said, “Old man, put the dagger away now, or I’ll beat you.”
Hearing this, Master Longbrow rolled up his sleeves, “Little brat, your cultivation hasn’t even fully recovered, and you dare act cocky in front of me? Looks like you really need a beating. Don’t blame me for this.”
Smack!
Master Longbrow swung a palm at Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu was unfazed. Having restored his ten innate true qi strands, with his ability to fight above his level, he was confident he could take on a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Just as he was about to act—
“Boom!”
Suddenly, a massive dragon tail appeared before him, slamming into Master Longbrow’s waist.
Bang!
Master Longbrow was sent flying, spitting blood.
Then, a deafening dragon roar echoed.
“Roar—”
Two water dragons flanked Ye Qiu, raising their heads and roaring at Master Longbrow.
They seemed to be saying, “Touch Ye Qiu, and we’ll kill you!”
This scene stunned not only Ye Qiu but also Master Longbrow.
Shocked and furious, Master Longbrow pointed at Ye Qiu and cursed, “You little bastard, you dared to hit me so hard. I… I’m done with you.”
Ye Qiu laughed, “Old man, speak with conscience. Which eye of yours saw me make a move?”
Master Longbrow asked, “Are you saying those water dragons that attacked me weren’t under your command?”
Ye Qiu shook his head, “I didn’t command them.”
“I don’t believe you!” Master Longbrow’s face was full of disbelief.
“Forget it, I’m too lazy to explain. Believe what you want.”
“Damn it, you beat me until I spat blood, and you’re still so smug. Do you even want to stay friends?”
“Nope.”
Master Longbrow: “…”
Whoosh!
A sudden gust of wind arose, and massive waves surged in the Yishui River, like a tsunami.
Soon, a huge whirlpool of water appeared.
Ye Qiu noticed that the whirlpool formed exactly where the lightning had struck earlier.
“Boom!”
Suddenly, nine bolts of lightning descended from the sky, striking the whirlpool one after another.
“What’s going on?” Ye Qiu asked Master Longbrow.
“You’re so great, why ask me?” Still upset, Master Longbrow snapped back, then fixed his eyes on the whirlpool struck by lightning, his curiosity piqued.
After a few minutes—
Suddenly, an ancient, boundless aura emerged from the whirlpool.
Soon, a large cauldron slowly rose from the riverbed.
The cauldron was cast in bronze, supported by three legs, with two ears extending from its rim.
Its surface was engraved with various ancient and mysterious creatures: strange three-legged birds, thick coiling ferocious vines, eerie blooming divine flowers, intricate and teeming with life, encompassing all things, endless and eternal, as if embodying the essence of ceaseless vitality.
The bronze cauldron stood about ten metres tall, weighing tens of thousands of catties, like a mountain peak, exuding a sense of heavy solemnity.
Ye Qiu’s heart raced.
“This is…”
Before he could finish, Master Longbrow said, “Little brat, why does that bronze cauldron look exactly like the three cauldrons above your head, just much larger?”
“This cauldron is clearly a treasure.”
“Little brat, you already snatched the Suihou Pearl from me. You’re not allowed to take this cauldron too.”
“This cauldron must be mine.”
Fearing any mishap, Master Longbrow rushed toward the bronze cauldron.
However, the moment he moved, a deafening dragon roar echoed in his ears.
“Roar—”
The two water dragons, with their hundred-metre-long bodies, swiftly overtook Master Longbrow. Then, one on each side, they quickly wrapped their tails around the bronze cauldron.
“Damn beasts, daring to steal my treasure? Are you tired of living?”
Furious, Master Longbrow pulled out a handful of talismans, ready to stop the dragons from taking the treasure.
But then, a shocking scene unfolded.
The two water dragons, having wrapped their tails around the bronze cauldron, twisted their bodies and, in an instant, delivered the cauldron to Ye Qiu.
Then, the two dragons prostrated themselves on the water’s surface, emitting low dragon roars toward Ye Qiu, as if seeking praise for their deed.
“Thank you.”
Ye Qiu expressed his gratitude, forcing a drop of golden blood from his right middle finger and sprinkling it onto the bronze cauldron.
“Buzz!”
The cauldron seemed to come alive, suddenly radiating light, with mysterious runes appearing on its surface.
At the same time—
The three Qiankun Cauldrons above Ye Qiu’s head resonated, suddenly growing larger, their lights flickering, runes flowing, occasionally clashing lightly with the bronze cauldron, like old friends reuniting in a warm embrace.
The fourth Qiankun Cauldron was now his!
Ye Qiu was overjoyed.
Not far away, Master Longbrow’s face was ashen, glaring at Ye Qiu with indignation.
Ye Qiu opened his Qiankun bag, stored the four cauldrons inside, and, turning to see Master Longbrow’s expression, grinned, “Old man, don’t look at me like that. As I said, being handsome brings good luck!”
