The 'See-All' talisman—just hearing the name, one knew it couldn't possibly be anything good.
Ye Chen immediately used his powerful Spiritual Sense to inspect his body internally, discovering that there was indeed a talisman in his dantian area. It was extremely faint; if he weren't paying attention, even he might have missed it. He immediately circulated his divine power and shattered this so-called 'See-All' talisman.
Naturally, Ye Chen obviously couldn't believe that this sneaky dragon had only planted one talisman. He continuously scanned his body inside and out with his Spiritual Sense, even employing his World power to search. Sure enough, he successively found a total of thirty-eight talismans, each one identical.
This bastard dragon was probably coveting the treasures on his person, hence planting so many talismans. Ye Chen couldn't help but give it a dozen slaps, beating this thieving dragon until it was nearly in tears.
In the end, however, it still shamelessly came forward, panting with its tongue out like a dog, saying: "I say, Little Yue, as the saying goes, 'brothers for life'—we're practically a pair of brothers. Last night, this lord didn't hesitate to spend a fortune bringing over so much Primordial Immortal Wine for you to drink. Shouldn't you give this lord something in return? I won't ask for too much. For example, things like World Seeds, the Bronze Great Halberd, that mysterious ancient egg, Divine Spiritual Source, Void Trees... you can just give me half of what you have."
He had seen shameless people before, but never one this shameless.
Ye Chen directly rewarded it with a flick of his finger, sending it flying, uttering a single word: "Scram!"
However, regarding the mysterious ancient egg obtained from the first pyramid altar in the Celestial Pass Starry Land over a decade ago, Ye Chen had to admit he had always been puzzled. Even with the various experiences of the September Great Power from the past, he still didn't know what kind of creature this mysterious ancient egg contained.
But he understood that anything enshrined on a pyramid altar was definitely no ordinary supreme treasure. He took it out to show the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor, after all, it was a variant True Dragon with draconic inherited memories; perhaps it might know.
The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor looked at it for a moment, constantly rubbing it with its claws, tapping and knocking, studying it for a full half day before this old charlatan shook its head: "I don't know either. But this ancient egg definitely has a significant origin. It's inscribed with such complex and profound Dao marks—at least Heavenly King-level Dao mark Imprints. Its future achievements will be at least at the Heavenly King level, perhaps higher. Little Yue, I suggest we roast it and eat it together. Maybe we can both obtain those Imprints, who knows?"
It chuckled evilly, but seeing Ye Chen's hand just beginning to rise, it whooshed away in an instant—it had learned to be smart.
In the blink of an eye, Ye Chen had been quietly cultivating on the Divine Island for half a month, waiting for Ruoxi and Yaya to emerge from seclusion. Having the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor around did make things quite lively.
However, the Primordial Sacred Land was often thrown into chaos, all because this bastard dragon would either steal medicinal herbs from the herb gardens, sneak around the treasure vaults, or even occasionally peek at the female disciples of the Sacred Land bathing in the deep divine lake, causing the entire Primordial Sacred Land to be filled with complaints.
If not for the fact that this bastard dragon was connected to Yaya and the Primordial Female Saint Lord, and that Ancestor Taichu valued it as a variant True Dragon with limitless potential, it would have been driven out long ago. There was no way its numerous despicable acts of theft and deception would be tolerated. Countless Sacred Land disciples hated it to the bone, and the elders' gazes were filled with insecticidal intent.
Ye Chen felt embarrassed to even stay with this bastard dragon. This thieving dragon simply had none of the majesty befitting a dragon. In its own words: "What is majesty? Can you eat it?"
Ye Chen was left speechless by all this.
Half a month later, Ruoxi and Yaya emerged from seclusion. Their insights gained before the Primordial Immortal Stele had benefited them greatly, increasing their Dao attainment.
Naturally, both women were currently at the Saint Vault realm; breaking through wasn't that easy. But the Dao insights they gained were extraordinary, greatly aiding their cultivation.
The moment they emerged, the two women directly sought out Ye Chen at his palace on the Divine Island. Two peerlessly beautiful fairies arrived hand in hand—one gentle and serene, the other lively and spirited, each with their own unique charm—drawing the attention of countless people throughout the vast Primordial Sacred Land.
Countless disciples watched with envy and jealousy.
The two stood on either side of Ye Chen, both stunning beauties that captivated the world, making the thieving dragon green with envy, gnashing its teeth: "This Little Yue, enjoying the blessings of two beauties at once. I despise you."
As for Ruoxi, it was naturally familiar with her due to Ye Chen's connections with Yaya and the Primordial Female Saint Lord.
Not long after, the Deputy Saint Lord personally came to visit. First, he saw that bastard dragon that had thrown the entire Sacred Land into chaos, who even gave him a draconic-style smile and waved a claw. He couldn't help but let out a helpless bitter laugh before turning to Ye Chen: "Saint King, I heard you and Fairy Xi are planning to go to the Dragon Phoenix Academy."
Ye Chen nodded, appearing steady and dignified: "Soon, I will take my younger sister and leave the Sacred Land for the Dragon Phoenix Academy. If possible, I hope to take Yaya with me."
This was his wish. After all, Yaya was also his child, his daughter—even if only nominally. Having not been together for many years, he hoped to take her away this time, to go together to the Dragon Phoenix Academy to find the Primordial Female Saint Lord and the other two women.
The Deputy Saint Lord had anticipated this, smiling: "Since the Saint King has this intention, that would naturally be for the best."
Ye Chen was slightly taken aback. Wasn't Yaya Ancestor Taichu's most beloved little princess? Were they really this willing to let him take her away?
As if understanding Ye Chen's confusion, the Deputy Saint Lord smiled: "This is also the ancestor's intention. Although he wishes little princess Ya Ya could always stay by his side, he also knows you are her father and hopes she can go out to gain experience. So he has permitted it."
Yaya nodded, giggling: "Grandpa Ancestor has allowed me to go out, Daddy, don't worry."
Ye Chen nodded. Since Ancestor Taichu had personally given his consent, that was best. Naturally, he knew the extent of Ancestor Taichu's doting on Yaya; he wouldn't let her wander outside casually without reason. He must have given her some important secret treasures for protection at critical moments.
"Also—" The Deputy Saint Lord paused, looking somewhat awkwardly at the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor: "Saint King, when you leave, I wonder if you could—"
He left the sentence hanging, implying something. Ye Chen immediately understood—the Primordial Sacred Land was probably filled with grievances, wishing they could send the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor away for good, never to return.
"Saint Lord, rest assured, I will take this bastard dragon with me. It has caused so much trouble for the Primordial Sacred Land all along; my apologies," Ye Chen said.
The Deputy Saint Lord was overjoyed: "No trouble at all, no trouble at all."
As long as it was taken away, who cared about the previous troubles?