CHAPTER 171: CHAPTER 149 COOPERATION AT GREEN DRAGON PEAK, THREE LITTLE DRAGONS

The bloodline issues arising from Spiritual Beast hybridization had long been a major challenge for the Myriad Beasts Sect.

Ordinary Spiritual Beasts no longer stirred the interest of Elders who had achieved True Immortal status; only hybrid, mutated, and unique Spiritual Beasts could satisfy their pursuit of the Spiritual Beast path.

When they learned that Chen Jiuge of Hundred Herbs Peak could resolve bloodline conflicts from Spiritual Beast hybridization—and an Outer Elder had personally verified this—the Elders went into a frenzy.

However, upon arriving at Eden Garden, these Heavenly Immortal Elders discovered limitations on treating Spiritual Beasts. Registration and a lottery system were required, and only ten could be treated per day. How could this be acceptable?

Nonetheless, with Wudao Tian’s assurances, these Outer Elders accepted the arrangement. Even some dissatisfied Heavenly Immortal Elders acquiesced, considering Wudao Tian’s status as a disciple of the Sect Master. After all, ten a day meant at most a few years, and time was something they had in abundance.

A month had passed since the first large-scale treatment of the Outer Elders’ Spiritual Beasts.

Treating ten Spiritual Beasts with bloodline issues each day was still very simple for Chen Jiuge, especially since those Elders were truly generous with their rewards. These rewards, whether Spirit Plants, other Spiritual Beasts, or even precious Magic Treasures and powerful Divine Skills, brought Chen Jiuge great joy.

After completing the day’s ten treatments, Chen Jiuge planned to find his Senior Brother to ask about some minor issues he’d encountered with Dharma Manifestation.

"Boss, Boss! An Elder from Green Dragon Peak is here, saying there’s an important matter to discuss with you!" Chen Tingting’s voice called from the Communication Stone at his waist.

For convenience, Chen Jiuge usually kept Chen Tingting’s Communication Stone hung at his waist.

An Elder from Green Dragon Peak?

Chen Jiuge was puzzled. He had only had contact with people from Vermilion Bird Peak, so what could Green Dragon Peak possibly want with him?

The visiting Elder from Green Dragon Peak was Jiang Ziyue, whom he had encountered in the Hundred Games Realm. The Peak Master of Green Dragon Peak had thought Jiang Ziyue a good choice, believing that since he had also been in the Hundred Games Realm, the two might find more common ground for discussion. This was despite Jiang Ziyue having clarified multiple times that he’d never actually had any contact with the disciple, Chen Jiuge.

"Elder Jiang, so this time Green Dragon Peak is asking for help with the bloodline issues of the Flood Dragons from the Hundred Dragon Pond?" Chen Jiuge asked, a puzzled look on his face.

The Flood Dragons of the Hundred Dragon Pond are mostly descendants of the True Dragons from Green Dragon Peak. Their True Dragon Bloodline is renowned throughout the Heavenly Realm for its dominance. Regardless of the Spiritual Beast they breed with, their offspring almost invariably take on a dragon’s appearance. True bloodline conflicts simply don’t occur with them.

"COUGH, COUGH. Nephew Chen, you don’t need to call me Elder. Just call me Uncle Master."

"The main issue," Jiang Ziyue began, explaining with some difficulty, "is that the Flood Dragons from the Hundred Dragon Pond performed rather poorly in the recent battle against the Demon Clan. Since Nephew Chen can resolve bloodline conflicts, I trust that bloodline purity won’t be an issue for you either, correct?"

"Well, if it isn’t Elder Jiang! What brings you here?" Wudao Tian exclaimed as he pushed open the gate and entered the small courtyard, immediately spotting his old acquaintance.

"Dao Tian? What are you doing here too?" Jiang Ziyue asked, surprised.

"If you can be here, why can’t I?"

"What are *you* doing here?" Wudao Tian asked, a touch defensively.

Those from Green Dragon Peak are notorious for fleecing the Sect; who knows how much the Sect has lost due to the Hundred Dragon Pond’s existence.

After grasping the situation, Wudao Tian secretly sent a voice transmission to Chen Jiuge to confirm if he could handle the Hundred Dragon Pond’s Flood Dragon issue. Upon receiving an affirmative reply, he felt greatly relieved.

"Elder Jiang, helping you with the bloodline purity issue of the Flood Dragons from the Hundred Dragon Pond is no problem. Junior Chen can even induce mutations, producing a large number of Mutant Flood Dragons. But what about the remuneration? Don’t tell me you’re planning to get this done for free?" Wudao Tian asked skeptically.

"How could we expect it for free? We’re offering one million Merit," Jiang Ziyue retorted.

"One million Merit?" Wudao Tian scoffed, shaking his head. "Are you aware that the daily rewards Junior Chen receives from Outer Elders for treating just ten Spiritual Beasts’ bloodline conflicts are worth far more than that? How many Flood Dragons do you even have in the Hundred Dragon Pond? Truly shameless."

Jiang Ziyue was taken aback. This Wudao Tian is truly difficult to handle.

After secretly contacting his Peak Master and receiving an affirmative reply, Jiang Ziyue’s posture straightened.

"One Green Dragon Pond, plus five million Merit," Jiang Ziyue declared, his expression clearly saying, "You’re getting a fantastic deal."

"Not enough," Wudao Tian stated, slowly shaking his head. "The Green Dragon Pond merely helps imbue Spiritual Beasts with True Dragon Bloodline; Junior Chen has no need for it. And frankly, five million Merit is quite ordinary. Surely Green Dragon Peak isn’t so impoverished that you can’t offer proper remuneration for such a significant undertaking?"

"That’s still not enough! The most we can add is one True Dragon hatchling. Nothing more!" Jiang Ziyue exclaimed, exasperated.

"Deal."

"It’s only been a few days, Wudao Tian, and you, brute, have actually learned how to strike a bargain!" Jiang Ziyue grumbled to Wudao Tian, his expression sour as he signed the Contract with Chen Jiuge.

"You flatter me," Wudao Tian replied with a beaming smile.

Chen Jiuge would need to treat at least thirty Flood Dragon bloodlines daily, ideally inducing mutations. Failure was acceptable, provided it wasn’t intentional. The Heavenly Dao Contract guaranteed this aspect, so it wasn’t an issue.

Of course, beyond the agreed remuneration, Green Dragon Peak was also required to provide additional compensation for every successful, positively mutated Flood Dragon. This extra compensation could include, but was not limited to, Spirit Plants, Spirit Stones, Spiritual Medicine, Elixirs, and Magic Artifacts.

After seeing off Jiang Ziyue, who looked as though he had suffered a great loss, Chen Jiuge bowed to Wudao Tian in gratitude. If Senior Brother hadn’t been here, I probably wouldn’t have been able to refuse, even if I wanted to. My Cultivation is still too low to negotiate terms with a Heavenly Immortal.