Seeing this, Ao Kui naturally didn't stop but rather ordered his subordinates to continue serving more exquisite wines and dishes with a smile.

After a while, they were satisfied with the food and drink.

Gu Yuan looked at the other party and said, "The Sixth Prince invited me here today, I suppose it's not just to make my acquaintance, is it?"

"Fellow Daoist Chu, your insight is remarkable."

Ao Kui knew Gu Yuan was a person who understood, so he didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his intention: "To be honest, besides wanting to socialize with you, I actually have another favor to ask."

"Oh? What is it?"

Gu Yuan responded with a smile. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Help me unlock a Cave Mansion relic."

Ao Kui looked at Gu Yuan and casually mouthed these words.

"Unlock a Cave Mansion relic?"

Gu Yuan frowned slightly, seemingly surprised.

Then he chuckled and tentatively said, "Brother Ao, you're joking. With the foundation of the East Sea Dragon Palace, is there any Cave Mansion relic you can't access?"

"Brother Chu might have misunderstood."

Ao Kui shook his head and said, "The Cave Mansion relic I speak of isn't some large relic, but rather a humble site left by a high predecessor."

"Plus, the surface of this relic is arranged with an array, not fixed at any place, but changes along the trajectory of the sun, moon, and stars, quite mysterious, and only those skilled in the Dao of the Five Elements might glimpse its traces."

"Moreover, although the relic isn't highly valuable, it holds significant meaning to me and I don't want my father or others to find out, nor do I want it to become public knowledge. So, you should understand my intentions..."

Hearing this, Gu Yuan nodded and pondered, "I see, I understand."

Ao Kui's intention was straightforward; the relic wasn't a major one, and what's inside wasn't highly valuable but crucially important to Ao Kui.

Therefore, Ao Kui hoped this matter would not be known, which would be disadvantageous to him.

This also clarified some of Gu Yuan's doubts.

Originally, he wondered why the other party sought him out, only to realize it was due to his inadvertent revelation of his proficiency in the Five Elements during cultivation.

And Ao Kui coincidentally needed someone like Gu Yuan, proficient in the Dao of the Five Elements, to help him, so he prepared lavish gifts to invite Gu Yuan.

Without waiting for Gu Yuan to say anything, at this moment, Ao Kui smiled and said: "I shall not hide from Brother Chu, within that Cave Mansion, there's an item I must acquire, my goal is precisely this item."

"As for everything else, I will not take them, they may serve as compensation and be handed over to you, Brother Chu."

"Of course, Brother Chu might be unaware, the owner of this Cave Mansion was Five Spirits, the Primordial Spirit True Immortal, renowned in the East Sea during the Middle Ages. This person's skill was extraordinary, reputed to have ascended and left this realm."

"This person was most adept at the Dao of the Five Elements. It's said that within that Cave Mansion, there's a cultivation method of his concealed, which I believe would be quite useful to you, Brother Chu."

Tap tap tap! Tap tap tap!

Gu Yuan gently tapped the table with his finger, creating a crisp sound, as if contemplating something.

Seeing this, Ao Kui smiled, knowing Gu Yuan was tempted, and said nothing more, sipping his wine leisurely.

"Alright, I can agree to help Brother Ao, though I have one condition."

A moment later, Gu Yuan raised his head and looked at Ao Kui.

"Oh? Brother Chu, feel free to speak your mind."

Ao Kui calmly said, as if he anticipated this.

"I am interested in the Dragon Palace's special Spirit Pill, the Black Gold Dragon Bone Pill, and intend to exchange it with my assets, wouldn't know if Brother Ao agrees?"

"The Black Gold Dragon Bone Pill..."

Ao Kui silently noted as anticipated, something his subordinate Wu Tan had informed him earlier.

After considering, he said: "The concoction of this Pill is quite challenging, I don't have much here, yet my other brothers and elders do have many. I can send messages to collect some, but it will take time."

"As for the exchange, let's skip it. Though the Pill is precious, it's not irreplaceable for me."

Ao Kui seriously stated and promised: "Just hope Brother Chu can give your full support, after unlocking the Cave Mansion, I will surely offer the Black Gold Dragon Bone Pill with both hands. No less than a hundred pieces."

"Good, I shall handle this matter."

Gu Yuan nodded decisively in agreement.

He understood the other's intention was to prevent him from slacking, so after settling matters, the item would be given.

To prevent giving the item away and later finding him slacking, it would be a hassle.

At this point, Gu Yuan asked: "When does the Sixth Prince need me to do this?"

The Sixth Prince Ao Kui evidently had plans for this, confidently said: "In half a month, I've had Minister of Turtles help with calculations, and in half a month, it's the day of Seven Stars Celestial Alignment, at that time, celestial phenomena change, approximately seventy thousand miles from here, that is when the Five Spirits' Cave Mansion will appear, and it'll be a fine opportunity for Brother Chu to act."

Half a month?

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan paused in silence, he initially wanted to seek trouble with Elder Chaotic Heaven.

Yet, Elder Chaotic Heaven was tricky to deal with, handling that old entity was definitely not a matter of a day or two, moreover, there's Ancestor Golden Sands at the forefront...

If that's the case...then a delay is in order.

Thinking thus, Gu Yuan raised his head saying: "I just exited seclusion not long ago and have engaged matters to attend to, how about this, in seven days, I will come to meet you, Prince, then we'll proceed together to find Five Spirits' Cave Mansion, what does the Prince think?"

In seven days?

Ao Kui nodded slowly, saying: "Seven days later, there's still eight days left, time is plentiful."

"Good, since that's settled, Brother Chu, go about your business, and we'll meet in seven days."

"Thank you, Sixth Prince."

Gu Yuan, being a considerate person, saluted with cupped hands seeing the other agree, then voluntarily left a jade talisman for mutual contact, and departed directly.

In terms of Elder Chaotic Heaven, even if it takes half a month or a month, it's entirely insignificant, the crux was Ao Kui's mention of Five Spirits' Cave Mansion presenting a rare great opportunity!

Especially relevant for Gu Yuan presently!

Previously, Gu Yuan's foundation was of water attribute, it was well suited with the 'Boundless Azure Abyss Daoist Scripture', an esteemed Water Element Daoist Scripture, naturally lacking neither basic Daoist Scripture nor cultivation following a step-by-step regime.

But now, things are different...

Currently, he had undergone enhancements by Creation Cyan Lotus, alterations in constitution, root bone, talent, and enlightenment.

Furthermore, he had recently transformed his foundation, having established one primarily of Five Elements, more remarkable than before with greater potential.