Chapter 326: Imperial Alert

After obtaining these twenty-three ice marrow rods, He Pingsheng could no longer hope to acquire more.

The remaining ice marrow, though numerous, had all retreated within a three-zhang radius.

He could not reach them, nor could he get there.

"Enough…"

Twenty-three rods are already plenty.

If I place them in the Treasure Gathering Basin for enhancement, they'll become forty-six rods!

Let's go…

He Pingsheng turned around.

He looked around.

Dozens of eyes around him fixed tightly on him.

Yet He Pingsheng remained unmoved, slowly swimming to the surface.

Su Zhen, outside, had also witnessed He Pingsheng collecting the ice marrow; she was overjoyed.

He Pingsheng pointed upward, signaling her to leave, then shattered the ice layer, and the two returned to the icy surface.

With this experience, He Pingsheng expelled the moisture from his Dao robe while also sending a trace of fire spiritual power into Su Zhen's body.

To spare the girl embarrassment, it was a good deed.

Crash…

Crash crash crash…

Next, the surrounding ice layers were continuously shattered.

One by one, cultivators burst forth from beneath the water.

They all gathered around He Pingsheng.

One male cultivator even bowed to He Pingsheng and said, "Brother Daoist, these 【Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow】 are vital to me. You've acquired so many—could you spare some for trade?"

"I am willing to exchange items of equal value!"

"I'm willing too!"

"Me as well!"

With this, more people turned their gazes toward He Pingsheng.

"Holy shit…"

"No way, someone actually got ice marrow?"

"They say even the imperial family doesn't have this!"

"Sssss… this guy is incredible—he got the supreme Saurauia Sacred Fruit in Mu Long Gou, and now Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow here!"

"What kind of fortune does he have?"

"He's undoubtedly a man of great fortune!"

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

The Thirteenth Prince's brow furrowed tightly.

Two days ago, he'd heard that He Pingsheng had collected a great deal of Ice Source Jiazi Dew beneath the water.

That wasn't unusual!

After all, He Pingsheng wasn't the only one who obtained Ice Source Jiazi Dew.

At least a dozen cultivators here had acquired it.

Some got more, some got less—that was all.

But now you tell me he obtained Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow?

"Your Highness!" A subordinate bowed to the Thirteenth Prince. "This man has obtained Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow—his fortune is extraordinary!"

"According to imperial orders, we must immediately send someone out to inform Elder Futo of what has transpired here."

Elder Futo is the imperial delegation leader and the one who initiated this realm's opening.

He is the white-haired, white-bearded elder who opened the realm earlier.

The Thirteenth Prince knew imperial protocol: "Fine. You go. Remember—tell Elder Futo this man's surname is Xu, from Nanlong Commandery!"

"He didn't just get Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow—he also obtained the supreme Saurauia Sacred Fruit… hahaha…"

"Who knows what else he might have taken from Golden Dragon Gou?"

"We just don't know yet."

"Also, this man wields a black divine spear rumored to be of Saint Artifact rank!"

"With imperial resources, uncovering his identity won't be hard. Go!"

"Yes!"

The servant bowed to the Thirteenth Prince, then without another word, crushed the Life-Death Tablet in his hand.

Three breaths later, he was teleported out.

On the other side!

He Pingsheng looked at the cultivators demanding trade and waved dismissively. "I'm sorry, gentlemen—I won't be trading."

"Please leave."

They were reluctant.

They surrounded He Pingsheng; some even drew weapons.

"Want to steal it?" He Pingsheng smirked coldly; a black divine spear suddenly appeared in his hand.

The spear was three zhang long, named Tian Que Divine Spear.

As soon as it appeared, an overwhelming pressure crushed down on everyone.

Those harboring ill intentions dared not move first.

After all, He Pingsheng's earlier act of slaying two of the Thirteenth Prince's servants was still fresh in their minds.

They were afraid.

"Hmph…" Someone snorted and turned away.

Gradually, everyone stopped approaching He Pingsheng for trade.

He Pingsheng sheathed the black divine spear and glanced at Su Zhen.

Su Zhen said nothing, but sent a mental message: "Big Brother Xu… I won't trade with you for now—otherwise, I might not make it out alive."

To be fair, this woman was extremely sharp.

He Pingsheng nodded and replied mentally: "Fine. I'll save you one rod. After the final Earth Dragon Gou ends, we'll trade then."

"But you must have something of equal value."

"Otherwise, I won't give it to you for free."

Trade was acceptable!

But don't try to take advantage of me.

That was He Pingsheng's bottom line.

…

Realm Entrance!

On the golden ship.

The ship held a large pavilion and a small pavilion.

At this moment, the imperial elder—the white-haired, white-bearded Elder Futo—sat in the small pavilion, sipping spiritual tea slowly.

"Excellent, excellent… hahaha…"

"Princess Wei Chuan's spiritual tea is truly invigorating!"

The old man chuckled and placed his cup on an exquisite wooden table.

Opposite him sat Princess Wei Chuan.

"If you like it, that's all that matters!"

As they spoke, the Thirteenth Prince's servant arrived at the door and prostrated himself: "Servant greets Elder!"

"Oh?" Elder Futo and Princess Wei Chuan turned their heads simultaneously toward the servant.

Elder Futo asked: "Whose servant are you?"

The servant replied: "I am the servant of the Thirteenth Prince, sent here by his command to report urgent news."

"Urgent news?" Elder Futo said. "Speak quickly. Do not hesitate—this is Princess Wei Chuan, also of the imperial family. No need for secrecy!"

"Yes!" The old servant, who had hesitated slightly, now had no reservations: "Inside the realm, there is a cultivator surnamed Xu, at Foundation Establishment Level Eleven. Previously, in Mu Long Gou, he obtained the supreme Saurauia Sacred Fruit!"

"What?" Elder Futo's face paled; he shot to his feet. "Supreme?"

"Yes," the servant continued. "And more—he also obtained vast quantities of 【Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow】 and 【Ice Source Jiazi Dew】 in Water Dragon Gou!"

"This man… this man previously slew two of the Thirteenth Prince's servants!"

"The Thirteenth Prince insists this man's identity must be uncovered. Please, Elder, investigate his origins immediately!"

"Also, he wields a black spear rumored to be a high-grade Saint Artifact—its power is immense!"

Hearing this, Elder Futo was utterly stunned.

Good heavens!

Supreme Saurauia Sacred Fruit?

Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow?

These items hadn't appeared in the Five Dragon Gou Realm for tens of thousands of years.

Could it really be that so-called great destiny-bearer?

No, I must find out this person's origins.