With the new tree done and planted Yang Rai began the fusion of a rank 9 Vine. he did promise after all. And it was beneficial to him to do this. He had noticed that the Vine made the spirits more powerful and thus increased their production rate of resources. After successfully synthesizing the new vine he went and lovingly wrapped it on Guolong's main body. Apparently he touched a few spots that made her go 'Ahn' several times. And with her body she could definitely seduce Yang Rai if he wasn't careful.
Yang Rai after this took the time to absorb most of the StarField Fruits into worlds connected to his Artifact. He saved some to give to StarBoundary and of course he saved a high rank one for each of his kids. When they reach the Dao source realm he will gift the items to them. As for Artifacts He refined several, 1 defensive artifact and 1 weapon artifact that suited his children. During the remaining time he prepared the purifying artifacts for each of his trees and also a storage of many more of them. He knew by now that it didn't matter what the secret was he would likely need a great many of these artifacts for whatever it might be.
He came out of seclusion for the day his kids were turning 15. He could tell the four of them were training hard to impress their father. All of them were now 3rd order origin kings. It looked like they just promoted. It was a grand party where many others who were promoted to the Origin King realm recently were there to enjoy themselves. They were still childish after all. Someone else appeared to talk business with Yang Rai.
To this woman's surprise she was told to wait outside the Reception chamber. She was a high rank open heaven realm after all what could be so important to make her wait outside. It wasn't like Yang Rai was the son-in-law of cave heaven. When she was getting upset, someone came back.
"Apologized for making you wait outside. The Vice Palace master had given strict orders not to allow anyone. He has made an exception for esteemed Elder Luo Xiu of Luo Sheng Cave Heaven. Please come in, I shall escort you to your seat."
"Good. Seems he understands."
What she saw when she came into the reception room was a party. It was supposed to be a closed door party so the young Origin Kings can learn from each other. When Luo Xiu saw this she instantly felt like she messed up. She probably could have waited another day or so.
"Ah Madam Luo Xiu, welcome. Please forgive any trouble my order caused you and have a seat. We can talk about the business over some tea."
"No need for forgiveness. It was I who came unannounced and uninvited. I should thank the Young Vice Palace Master for accommodating me."
"No matter. I assumed you had something important to discuss. So please, what is it?"
"It has to do with the quest your palace has issued. I wonder if other heavens are able to claim it?"
"I only give out the reward once per column. However I can say that you will be helping a great deal if this is what you came about. Do you happen to have some with you?"