Diao Chan and Zhen Mi burst into laughter, for their husbands were indeed such men.
Entering the [Luò Lí Immortal Palace], they found the surroundings filled with all sorts of spiritual herbs and immortal flowers. The entire world was bathed in peace and tranquility, resembling a celestial abode.
"So many wondrous flowers and rare herbs!" Diao Chan exclaimed in surprise, gazing at their surroundings. Each plant, through years of accumulation, emanated an astonishing radiance.
"Although these flowers and herbs are not truly spiritual, after being nurtured for so long, they have become akin to them," Diao Chan remarked, touching the spiritual blossoms with curiosity.
"It must have been so difficult for these plants to grow. We cannot let them perish in a place destined for destruction."
Zhou Yan directly transplanted all these exotic flowers and herbs to his territory. His domain was vast, making it easy to nurture them.
Upon hearing Zhou Yan's words, Ye Xun was rendered speechless and looked at him with disdain. This place was about to be destroyed, and it was precisely Zhou Yan's own actions that would bring about its ruin.
Zhou Yan's shamelessness had reached an unprecedented level, and Ye Xun was no longer surprised by it.
Subsequently, Zhou Yan's gaze fell upon the path ahead, and he was amazed. There were numerous rare treasures, precious spiritual essences, that had been cultivated here.
Zhou Yan expressed his astonishment, saying, "Excellent, excellent. These spiritual essences should not be left to grow here; they need proper cultivation."
With a wave of his hand, Zhou Yan collected all these heavenly spiritual essences and then remarked, "This palace appears to be a dwelling. Let's investigate."
As they approached the palace, they suddenly encountered numerous mechanical puppets outside. These puppets possessed considerable strength, each with the power of over ninety heavenly realms.
"These are all prepared to deal with scoundrels like you," Ye Xun stated.
Zhou Yan was unfazed. "It's a pity that scoundrels like me are beyond the capabilities of these mechanical puppets. What do you think of them? If I were to incorporate them into my territory and reforge them, they could become quite useful."
Ye Xun was truly exasperated. "You've taken so much from so many people; are you still not satisfied?"
"This isn't called taking; these items were gifts, compensation given to me. They willingly offered them as tokens of respect. How can you slander me like this? I am a good person, and countless individuals have given me 'good person' cards. You must not defame me."
Zhou Yan replied with utmost seriousness.
Ye Xun observed Zhou Yan and commented, "Your level of shamelessness has surpassed the divine realm."
"Can I take that as a compliment?" Zhou Yan inquired.
"Hahaha!!!" Diao Chan and Zhen Mi watched the two bicker, their laughter echoing. In the end, Ye Xun was once again defeated in their verbal sparring.
Although these mechanical puppets were impressive and even formed an array, they were no match for Zhou Yan.
With a single array formation from Zhou Yan, all the puppets ceased their movements and were subsequently collected by him.
His territory had many individuals skilled in puppetry; studying these would prove immensely beneficial.
"Husband, come quickly! There are so many books here," Zhen Mi called out to Zhou Yan from a distance.
Zhou Yan approached and observed the area. "This must be a library. It seems this deity also enjoyed reading."
"And a talented one at that. Look, there are ancient characters written by this deity here, each containing supreme Great Dao."
Diao Chan gazed at the ancient scrolls, filled with the legacy of the deity. Every character held the essence of heaven and earth, making them incredibly precious.
"If the heroes in my territory comprehend these, it will undoubtedly accelerate their cultivation," Zhou Yan stated.
"You are quite considerate of your subordinates," Ye Xun remarked.
"Naturally. With so many subordinates, their strength translates to the territory's strength. In the future, I intend for them to conquer all the gods," Zhou Yan declared.
"Conquering all the gods is a lofty ambition. The prerequisite is that you can contend with so many of them. Your strength is indeed impressive in the lower realms, but in the Divine Realm, it might not be sufficient."
"I am aware. Therefore, while I can act with impunity in the lower realms, I mustn't waste this opportunity," Zhou Yan jested.
Ye Xun responded with a silent stare.
"Husband, on this calligraphy, there are also the characters 'Luò Lí'. Combined with the previous [Luò Lí Immortal Palace], it's clear that the owner of this palace is named Luò Lí," Diao Chan said.
"That's a fine name. I wonder where she is located," Zhou Yan mused.
"What, are you perhaps planning to marry her? You already have so many wives," Ye Xun teased.
"I don't need to. But you, you're still a lone wolf. Shouldn't you end your single life sooner?" Zhou Yan retorted.
"If I were to regain my memories, I might have even more wives than you," Ye Xun replied.
This possibility was quite real.
However, whether Ye Xun could recover his memories remained uncertain.
The entire palace, which served as a library, was simply perused by Zhou Yan and his companions before he collected it in its entirety.
Then, Zhou Yan transformed into a treasure hunter.
"This pavilion is remarkable, crafted from Nine Star Spirit Wood. My territory happens to be in need of one."
"Wouldn't this palace look splendid as a decorative piece in my territory? You all agree, don't you? Then I'll be taking it."
"This bridge is also quite attractive. Taking it."
"This rock garden is rather unique. It's so out of place here. Taking it, taking it..."
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"I didn't expect them to be skilled in alchemy as well. There are quite a few alchemy books here. Excellent, excellent."
"This garden is lovely, boasting so many rare flowers. I haven't seen many of these varieties. Taking it, taking it."
Ye Xun watched Zhou Yan, who resembled nothing less than a bandit, leaving no item untouched.
Ye Xun seemed to recall a saying Zhou Yan once uttered: "Do not pick wild flowers by the roadside."
"These are exotic flowers and herbs, not wild flowers. I'll leave the wild ones for you," Zhou Yan retorted.
"I truly wish that the fairy Luò Lí could be resurrected and then come to your territory to reclaim her belongings," Ye Xun said.
"If she were to come, she likely wouldn't be able to leave. Taking a divine maiden as a servant doesn't sound too bad," Zhou Yan mused.
"Aren't you afraid that once she returns to the Divine Realm, she'll come to find you?" Ye Xun asked.
"The prerequisite is that she can discover that her earthly abode has been taken by me. I am no ordinary person; not everyone can track my whereabouts," Zhou Yan stated with extreme confidence.
His territory's numerous structures possessed hidden capabilities, making it impossible for just anyone to ascertain his location.