"Yo, an acquaintance."

Noticing the golden copper coins covering the sky and the luxurious spectacle of golden light everywhere, Dongfang Qing raised an eyebrow and instantly understood who the Money Tree mentioned by Qi Xiu was.

"Dongfang, you're here too?

The rumors outside say you two have split, seems they're false after all."

Still in the appearance of a resplendent merchant, Wealth God True Lord Shen Wansan laughed as he descended from the clouds, cupping his hands towards Dongfang Qing and Qi Xiu.

"You want to be the sponsor of the Primordial Sect? You're not scheming something, are you?"

Dongfang Qing eyed Shen Wansan with suspicion.

Shen Wansan was a renowned tycoon of the times, his Shen's Myriad Goods Pavilion spread across the entire Central Earth territory, and if not for Dao Alliance's restrictions, he would have extended his business to the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains and even Outside the Domain.

Despite his usual cheerful appearance, suggesting an unshrewd demeanor.

Yet, to manage such a vast enterprise, he couldn't possibly be just benevolently simple-minded.

Only those Primordial Spirit True Honor acquainted with him knew the depth of his schemes and the perversity of his wit.

Thus, upon learning that Shen Wansan was the sponsor of the Primordial Sect, Dongfang Qing instinctively became wary; this guy never engages in losing deals.

"Hey hey hey, what are you saying, Qi and I got along instantly, it felt as if we met too late, our relationship is quite good.

Qi is now standing on his own, he needs support.

I, Shen, don't have much else, but I do have some spare money.

Though I can't be much help, I can at least support a little."

Shen Wansan waved his hand repeatedly, speaking grandly, yet with a Primordial Spirit True Honor calling Qi Xiu brother, it only fueled Dongfang Qing's suspicion.

Seeing the increasingly unfriendly gaze from this Supreme Patriarch of Shenxiao Sect, Shen Wansan's smile grew stiff.

"Alright, to be honest, I want to invest in the Primordial Sect not only because I have a good relationship with Qi, but also because he helped me with something very important."

Under Dongfang Qing's intense scrutiny, Shen Wansan had to shrug his neck and explain:

"Moreover, I have great expectations for Qi.

Young and already the first True Monarch of the time, he's also a Token Commander of the Dao Alliance. Achieving Primordial Spirit True Honor and joining the Twelve Members are almost certain for him.

Such a figure establishing a sect, of course, I will assist, contributing money and effort.

This is called investment, do you understand?"

"Ha, you do have some insight."

Satisfied with the answer, Dongfang Qing's gaze softened, then turned to Qi Xiu:

"This old fellow is wealthy. Since he sponsors, don't be too courteous with him.

If he can support the Dao Alliance, let alone your Primordial Sect."

"Is this okay?" Qi Xiu asked with a gentle smile, showing a hint of hesitation.

"Nothing wrong, although others may not know, I've seen in some ancient texts within the sect.

Rumor has it that the Shen Family passes down a Great Dao Divine Artifact, named: Treasure Gathering Pot.

This treasure is said to be an Innate Divine Instrument of Wealth Path, immensely powerful, able to generate treasures and swallow the sea of money.

The Shen Family's ability to sustain their Myriad Goods Pavilion across Central Earth is supported by this artifact, am I right."

Faced with Dongfang Qing's suggestive gaze, Shen Wansan merely smiled and folded his hands, offering no comment.

Neither admitting nor denying.

Actually, many within the Dao Alliance knew of the Shen family holding the [Treasure Gathering Pot].

But because the Shen family masterfully supported the Dao Alliance financially across generations, albeit not joining the Twelve Members, both openly and privately the Dao Alliance has expressed protection for the Shen family.

So even knowing the Shen family possesses such a treasure, nobody would harbor ill intentions.

Unless one could stand against the entire Dao Alliance!

"It's incorrect, what the Shen family has is not [Treasure Gathering Pot].

The real [Treasure Gathering Pot] was shattered by the True Dragon Clan in the Primordial Era.

The one in this fat man's hands should be a later Acquired Divine Instrument—Five Treasure God Seal—crafted from the remnants of the Treasure Gathering Pot by a True Venerable." Xu Zhitian's voice from the Flying Immortal Pot rang in Qi Xiu's ears.

Being an Innate Dao Divine Artifact, he almost experienced every Era from the Desolate Era downward, thus knowing many secrets unknown to others or forgotten by history.

Qi Xiu silently noted the secret mentioned by Xu Zhitian but didn't reveal it.

With Wealth God True Lord Shen Wansan's financial backing, the momentum of the Primordial Sect began to build, as the operation of a sect required substantial investments in various supplies.

Though Qi Xiu had amassed a decent sum previously, it was merely for individual use.

To sustain a sect, it seemed inadequate.

A hundred First Generation Disciples returned to the sect, and Qi Xiu immediately began arranging their formal cultivation.

These children, after nine years of training, though only in their teens, mostly had matured temperaments and experienced personalities, apart from inherent talent, making it a prime time for cultivation.

So after simply familiarizing the children with the sect.

Qi Xiu unfolded the Hunyuan Palace, incorporating the children together with External Incarnation inside.

Now the calamity was beginning, with lacking time being most concerning.

The cultivation path of the Primordial Lineage differed from other Daoist Inheritances, yet it required time to solidify the foundation, and the different flow rate within the Hunyuan Palace could provide these children with a time advantage for growth.

After settling the hundred First Generation Disciples, Qi Xiu in person didn't remain idle either.