"Also, Yang Ke from the East Pole Yang Sea wants to purchase some new Crystal Soul Honey."

It's worth noting that this honey, both floral and royal, is produced by the "Earth Immortal" of the Earth Book and the deities he has bestowed. Its value is indeed immeasurable.

Without even looking, Li Ye knew that the Golden Core True Men would all be vying for it, so he dared not leave his Cave Mansion for fear of being caught by them.

However.

What concerned Li Ye was not the cultivators' competition—this was already within his expectations.

What he cared about was that friend.

Yang Ke, is it?

Li Ye pondered for a moment and asked, "How has he been lately?"

The Spiritual Mechanism Vine, aware that its master had been concerned, had already gathered a lot of information and immediately responded:

"He's been assisting the Yangyao tribe with external trade recently. It's said that he's done quite a bit, but he's also drifting further from the position of tribal leader because his cultivation has regressed."

"Regressed cultivation, hmm."

Previously, Li Ye had attempted to break the curse within Yang Ke's bloodline and specially consulted his master, but his master merely told him not to get entangled in it.

Wangshu and the Merfolk have far too many complicated matters that outsiders cannot meddle in lightly—even though Li Ye had a certain rapport with Wangshu.

"Enough."

"If he wants, then give it to him."

Li Ye paused and added, "As long as it doesn't affect the sect's supply, give him as much as he wants."

By now, Li Ye no longer harbored any resentment towards Yang Ke. They had once shared a friendship, and as long as Yang Ke was doing well, he was indifferent.

Everyone has their aspirations, and perhaps the path Yang Ke is on now is what he believes to be the best. As long as Yang Ke is happy, Li Ye would also be pleased for his friend's happiness.

It's best not to impose one's will on others.

"Yes."

"Then I'll go now... Boo-hoo, don't be so eager to leave. I'll keep you company once I handle these matters."

The Spiritual Mechanism Vine said pitifully before going off to make arrangements.

There were some things it needed to handle personally, so it couldn't stay by Li Ye's side.

"This fellow."

"I indeed have neglected you somewhat."

Li Ye couldn't deny that he hadn't spent much time with the Spiritual Mechanism Vine. Hearing it act so coquettishly softened his heart, and he decided to stay a while longer.

Li Ye continued to stroll leisurely inside the Cave Mansion.

Before long, he was surrounded by a circle of beavers, Flint Fire Crystal Insects, and Silver Moon Grass spirits, enclosing him tightly.

He was a bit helpless.

He could only let these little creatures hover around him, but it did make him feel more relaxed, even as if the air in the Cave Mansion had become somewhat sweet.

Hmm?

Sweet?

Li Ye looked in the direction the wind was blowing from.

It was a laurel forest with flowers as large as fists, shining brilliantly like pure gold, blooming gloriously on Lake Heart Island, radiantly brighter than sunlight.

The golden hue was not the usual gaudy gold, but a lively gold that seemed to carry Spiritual Light.

"It's the Shining Gold Osmanthus Tree."

Now that he thought about it, ever since he bonded with the Moon Soul Pearl Clam, he hadn't paid much attention to it.

After all, it was mainly for diversifying his honey collection, especially after having the Spiritual Mechanism Vine, he hadn't needed to worry about these things.

He hadn't anticipated they would have grown into a whole grove.

"Squeak! Squeak!"

The beavers, noticing Li Ye looking toward Lake Heart Island, immediately made calls that sounded like they were calling or summoning something.

Then.

A Flying Boat composed of Bamboo Wood Ants appeared immediately before Li Ye, slowly landing.

Next, the beavers lined up diligently, extending their short paws in unison in a "please board" gesture.

"..."

"Where did they learn this."

Li Ye couldn't help but laugh. He blinked, and suddenly had an idea, cheerfully taking out a pile of Ten Thousand Sinking Bamboo Ants and Jingmo Moss Silkworms, and said to the beavers:

"You all should learn something too."

"Here, one set for each, read the texts well when you return, especially the ones your leader has read. At year's end, I'll test you."

"If you perform poorly, I'll invite the instructors from the Bitter Journey Academy to teach you, and if you come in last... hehe."

He stopped short of finishing his sentence.

Yet the beavers eyed the "writing tools" with big, doubtful eyes, looking at Li Ye with a disbelieving and pitiful gaze.

"Squeak?"

Even the call sounds were now cautious.

"Yes." Li Ye's expression remained calm, but his words made the beavers nearly fall to the ground: "Not only you, but your offspring will also learn from an early age too."

This statement utterly dashed the beavers' spirits.

The beavers received their shares listlessly, drooping their heads, turned away reluctantly, and looked back at Li Ye, hoping he'd change his mind.

But Li Ye's mind was set.

The beavers were among his earliest companions, and he planned to educate them well by having them read a sufficient volume of texts and pass on that knowledge as a tradition.

The elders in the sect all used this method to nurture their unique spirit beast clans.

After absorbing the Qi Fortune given by Hungry Bone, the beavers had become so clever; it would be a waste if they didn't study.

As for whether they'd develop an aversion to studying...

After he was gone, he'd have the five original beavers play the good cop role.

Watching the once lively beavers slink away with downcast heads, Li Ye finally boarded the bamboo boat.

Then... with ants' legs appearing below, the boat dashed forward at a fast speed, quickly taking Li Ye to Lake Heart Island.

The whole journey spanned less than a mile.

Li Ye could have covered the distance faster by walking, but there had to be a sense of ceremony.

To preserve the mystery, he had refrained from using his Divine Sense to observe the Cave Mansion.

Once on the island, he quickly noticed some unusual things with just a glance.

They were some very peculiar yet aesthetically pleasing "shells."

They floated leisurely in mid-air, entirely in a golden hue, consistent with the Shining Gold Osmanthus Trees, with slightly open shells revealing numerous silver laurel flower orbs inside.

Those laurel flowers possessed life.

[Name]:Shining Silver Laurel Pearl

[Mood]:Chaotic

[Status]:In the midst of nurturing, a combination of countless incomplete souls nurtured by the Moon Soul Pearl Clam, capable of giving birth to a "Moon Osmanthus Spirit."

Under the illumination of moonlight and starlight, it will be born.

Perhaps it was just an illusion.

Li Ye, while gazing at the silver pearls within the shell, inexplicably felt a sense of... oppression.

The status of these pearls seemed to surpass imagination.

How could mere Foundation Establishment level spiritual objects like the Shining Gold Osmanthus Tree or Moon Soul Pearl Clam make a Golden Core True Man like him feel pressure?

"Interesting."

"Moonlight and starlight, eh."

Li Ye pondered and waved his hand.

Immediately, the spirit of Silver Moon Grass, long orbiting him, emitted a cold, radiant light that enveloped the whole of Lake Heart Island.

The next moment.

The starlight from the Beidou Seven Stars within Li Ye's Small Thousand World was also summoned.

For a moment, starlight and moonlight shone together.

The silver and mysterious blue intertwined.

Illuminating the Moon Soul Pearl Clam.

The shell seemed to freeze at once, dropping to the ground with a "thud," trembling slightly, occasionally opening to unleash terrifying Spiritual Power beams.

Like a tongue constantly licking and devouring the surrounding moonlight and starlight, all sent into the Shining Silver Laurel Pearls.

As time slowly passed.

An exceedingly terrifying aura, certainly at the Golden Core level, emanated from within the shell.

The panel displayed status made Li Ye squint slightly.

He subtly reached out and gripped his Sun and Moon Ring.

Spiritual Power began to surge.

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