“Big brother, don’t rush. Allow me to explain slowly…”
Ye Xian appeared very calm as he spoke slowly, “The person I’m referring to is called the Old Man Without Wind. I’ve only seen him once, and he somewhat resembles the figure you transformed into. The Old Man Without Wind is elusive and truly a transcendent expert. He only exists in legends and never interferes with the affairs of the three realms. If I can meet this person, perhaps I can determine whether he is truly the reincarnation of the Old Man Without Wind’s soul.”
Could Grandpa really be this Old Man Without Wind?
Why, why does everyone around me become an incredibly powerful expert when they meet Ye Xian?
Could he really perceive others’ thoughts?
Shui Miao’s mind raced, feeling something was off. Suddenly inspired, he thought of a way to test Ye Xian. To prevent Ye Xian from reading his thoughts, Shui Miao deliberately created the image and identity of an old Taoist second uncle in his mind. Then, channeling his immortal energy, he transformed into the imagined image of his second uncle and asked Ye Xian, “Brother Ye Xian, have you ever seen this person?”
“Ah!”
Ye Xian was startled as if seeing a monster, “This… this is the Supreme Dao Sovereign Emperor!”
“You’re saying this person is the Supreme Dao Sovereign Emperor?”
Shui Miao outwardly feigned disbelief, but inwardly cursed Ye Xian a thousand times. This damned guy is indeed mocking me. It seems everything he says is unreliable, even his identity. To perceive my thoughts and then mock me—how despicable!
“That’s right. The person you transformed into does resemble the Dao Sovereign Emperor of the Divine Realm a bit.” Sensing Shui Miao’s emotional shift, Ye Xian fell slightly silent.
“You really are amazing! What Dao Sovereign Emperor?” Shui Miao glared coldly at Ye Xian, watching his expression change, and suddenly laughed coldly, “But this person is just a random transformation of mine. He isn’t my second uncle, and he doesn’t even exist.”
“Is that so?” Ye Xian’s eyes flickered. Rather than showing tension at being exposed, he smiled slightly and said, “So big brother is testing me. However, the Dao Sovereign Emperor does indeed exist in the Divine Realm. That’s a fact.”
“You really are using your abilities to read my mind and then fabricate lies to deceive me!” Shui Miao coldly stepped toward Ye Xian, hating his expression as he said furiously, “Why? Why? We’ve never met before, no grievances in the past and no conflicts recently. Why do you deceive me? What exactly is your purpose?”
…
Ye Xian looked at Shui Miao and paused.
After a few minutes, Ye Xian suddenly shrugged his shoulders and sighed, “Alright then, since big brother doesn’t believe me, I can’t do anything about it. However, regarding deception, there actually is one thing I lied to you about. The truth is, my real identity isn’t the Yellow Spring Patriarch. I’m merely a substitute for him. When I learned about Ghost Valley Doctor and your situation, I decided to help the old patriarch acquire a batch of medicinal herbs. My only purpose was to obtain elixirs as a reward from the old patriarch to enhance my own abilities. What I told you before was true—I really do have the Cycle Eyes.”
“Enough!”
Shui Miao raised his hand to interrupt Ye Xian, no longer believing his nonsense, “Ye Xian, I don’t care who you are, but deceiving me is unforgivable. I can’t possibly do business with a fraud. As for the Nine Tripods Cauldron, don’t even think about getting it back.”
“Hehe, gaining small advantages. That doesn’t seem like your usual style,” Ye Xian wasn’t nervous but instead calmed down.
He was feigning composure. Shui Miao noticed Ye Xian’s subtle facial expressions and nodded immediately, “Alright then, since you put it that way, I’ll make an exception today and take a small advantage.”
As he spoke, Shui Miao sat cross-legged.
He immediately channeled a force of Soul Devouring Energy into his Holy Origin Ring, wrapping it around the Nine Tripods Cauldron.
At this moment, Shui Miao discovered that the immortal energy sphere within his dantian had completely recovered. He suddenly felt a surge of strength, as if he had inexhaustible energy. However, at the same time, the energy sphere seemed to have transformed into a bottomless abyss capable of devouring everything. Rather than ceasing its absorption of spiritual energy, it accelerated its consumption of medicinal power.
In an instant, half of the medicinal power and the Fire Holy Spirit within the cauldron were absorbed.
Thus, Shui Miao began contemplating the cauldron.
Ye Xian stared intently at Shui Miao’s dantian, his pupils gradually turning pitch black…
“Incredible! I can’t see it anymore! His cultivation advancement is too fast! The first stage of the Black Hole Domain is indeed powerful!” Shui Miao’s power was rapidly increasing. In no time, Ye Xian could no longer observe Shui Miao’s dantian or perceive his thoughts. Suddenly, Ye Xian narrowed his eyes and said, “Big brother, I have a proposal. Let’s kill the real Yellow Spring Patriarch together!”
“Don’t try to deceive me again. I can’t be your big brother,” Shui Miao frowned tightly.
Ye Xian sighed and said, “Big brother, I know you don’t believe me, but time will prove everything. I have no ill intentions toward you.”
“Hmph!” Shui Miao snorted lightly.
Seeing Shui Miao’s reaction, Ye Xian continued, “Our current powers are both weak. You have no reason to reject my suggestion. With my help, you can enhance your cultivation faster and obtain the real Nine Tripods Cauldron.”
“I already knew this cauldron was fake,” a faint smirk appeared at the corner of Shui Miao’s mouth. Just now, after the Soul Devouring Energy had wrapped around the cauldron for a few breaths, Shui Miao discovered that the cauldron had decomposed into various attributes of Holy Spirit Qi.
“Hehe, I know that too. You urgently need Holy Spirit Qi to complete the first stage of cultivation. That’s why I intentionally brought you the cauldron,” Ye Xian suddenly smiled confidently, “Big brother, I’ve truly gone to great lengths for you! Let’s cooperate. We’ll eliminate the Yellow Spring Patriarch together. The Nine Tripods Cauldron will be yours, and I’ll take his place. That way, both of us can benefit, right?”
“Your purpose can’t possibly be that simple,” Shui Miao opened his eyes and stared directly at Ye Xian.
“Of course!” Ye Xian raised his eyebrows, “Big brother, you haven’t recovered your memories yet. Once you do, you’ll understand why I’m doing this. I’m Huang Mei the God, and I enhance my power by devouring souls. The Yellow Spring Sect has millions of ghost souls, which are what I truly desire. However, I’m currently restricted by the Yellow Spring Patriarch and unable to cultivate my Soul Devouring Technique. That’s why I’ve come to you for help. This time, we brothers must join forces and work together.”
“What do you mean by ‘must’?”
Shui Miao had a vague feeling that Ye Xian’s words carried hidden meanings.
Ye Xian suddenly grinned wickedly, “Big brother, I’ve learned to be cunning. I’m not the same old third brother anymore. I’ve captured your friend Bai Feng. If you refuse to cooperate with me, she’ll perish completely. The same fate awaits your loved ones and friends… Of course, I won’t harm them yet because you’re my big brother, and I know you’ll agree to cooperate with me, right?”
“Ye Xian!”
Shui Miao was greatly shocked. Suddenly, he rushed toward Ye Xian, roaring loudly, “You must release Senior Bai Feng immediately, or I’ll never let you off, even if it costs me my life.”
Ye Xian swiftly moved behind Shui Miao, shaking his head and laughing, “Big brother, you haven’t changed. You’re still so sentimental. You always lavish your tenderness on women without hesitation. You might not have realized that your past life was actually killed by a woman! In this life, as your best brother, I might help you eliminate them all!”
“You dare!”
Shui Miao was struck at his most vulnerable point, instantly filled with boundless killing intent. He channeled a massive amount of Soul Devouring Energy, ready to eliminate this Ye Xian.
However, Ye Xian was very cunning. He swiftly retreated over twenty meters away and shouted, “Big brother, I’ll be waiting for you at the Yellow Spring Sect, ready to assist you from within. One day you’ll understand my painstaking efforts. Here’s a map of the Yellow Spring Sect. Remember to bring many people with you.”
“Hmph!”
Ye Xian vanished, leaving behind a white object flying toward Shui Miao.
Shui Miao caught the white object and examined it closely—it was actually a piece of human skin!
Looking more carefully, the skin was white, delicate, and smooth, as if it had been stripped from a woman’s body.
Shui Miao extended his spiritual perception and discovered a layer of watery yin energy attached to the skin. With a mere thought, he absorbed the watery yin energy from the skin, which transformed into a piece of冥 paper. On the冥 paper was a map indicating the location of the Yellow Spring Sect, its internal layout, and the hiding place of the Yellow Spring Patriarch.
Shui Miao was furious!
Bai Feng had actually been kidnapped!!
Shui Miao glanced at the map, ready to meditate and project his soul to find Old Cai, the City God, when suddenly he heard the sound of wind in his ears. Old Cai, Old Qin, and hundreds of ghost soldiers appeared.
As soon as Old Qin arrived, he shouted, “Damn it, did that kid escape? What a shame! I arrived too late!”
Apparently, Old Qin knew Ye Xian had come. Instead of appearing himself, he had returned to seek reinforcements.
“Is this the map of the Yellow Spring Sect?” Seeing the冥paper in Shui Miao’s hand, Old Cai’s heart stirred. He quickly took the paper to examine it while asking, “Brother Shui Miao, did that young man just give you this map? What’s his background? Why would he give you a map? Could he also want to confront the Yellow Spring Patriarch?”
Earlier, while Ye Xian was here, he had used yin techniques to block all sounds forcibly.
That was precisely why Old Qin felt he couldn’t match Ye Xian and had gone back to seek help.
“The situation is urgent. We can’t wait any longer,” Shui Miao frowned, “There’s no time to lose. We must head to the Yellow Spring Sect now. I’ll explain the details to you along the way.”
“Alright!”
Old Cai nodded and immediately ordered Old Qin, “At once, summon all the Ghost Kings to set off. We shall assemble together at the Yellow Spring post station.”
“Understood!”
Old Qin was excited and quickly sent the ghost soldiers to spread the word, mobilizing all the Ghost Kings to attack the Yellow Spring Sect together.
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