Shi Feiyang had been cultivating in an underwater spherical cavern for over half a year, preparing to venture to Central Earth. Occasionally, he would emerge to govern the water creatures under his command.

Though he was no longer merely a Leader, he now possessed the power of life and death over these water creatures—yet he had never exercised it. The sight of his grown Dragon Body made all the smaller members of the Water Clan submit and curl up, baring their bellies for him to strike or slay without daring to resist.

Shi Feiyang originally intended to establish a sustainable organizational model among these water creatures, enlisting scribes to record names and delineate responsibilities and obligations. Alas, Geng Kun didn't view these followers as beings but as pigs to be raised, to be captured and killed for whatever parts of them he needed.

Shi Feiyang considered remonstrating but chose to keep silent. It was clear that Geng Kun was obstinate and self-righteous; to advise him was only to invite more severe actions, creating issues without resolution and earning enmity for no reason.

He no longer yearned for the Chi You Three Disks Scripture as desperately. The more he decoded Guang Chengzi's Heavenly Book Lower Volume, the more convinced he became, with a third confirmed to be correct. He believed that thorough comprehension in the future would surpass the achievements of the Chi You Three Disks Scripture. After obtaining corresponding treasures in Central Earth, he planned not to return to Roc Bay but to find a cave in the South Sea for solitary cultivation.

Regardless, after he sent Geng Peng to Central Earth for reincarnation, he would have repaid his debt. Any future entanglements would concern only Geng Peng and him.

In plain terms, he felt that Geng Kun was unfit for association.

Meanwhile, on Roc Bay Island, among the beasts, there was a small demon named Xu Haiyou—a musk deer that, after more than three hundred years, had attained sentience. Taught cultivation techniques by Geng Kun and diligently practicing, Xu Haiyou could now walk upright; though his lower half remained deer-formed, his arms and hands were indistinguishable from those of humans. His head was half-human, half-deer-without horns but equipped with a pair of clumsy-looking, large ears. His black, round eyes glittered, and his upper jaw sported two pointed fangs that protruded from his lips, making him look not fierce, but rather foolish.

When Shi Feiyang occasionally surfaced, Xu Haiyou would stand on the shore to greet him voluntarily, offering his self-refined elixirs with an eagerness to please: "This medicine, besides my own musk, contains five types of millenary spiritual medicines. I wandered the Five Mountains to find them, often discovered and pursued by Sword Immortals to the brink of death before narrowly escaping. With great effort, I've managed to refine this elixir. One of them, a Purple Dragon King Ginseng, had even achieved human form; capturing it was an arduous task..."

Shi Feiyang said, "One should not accept rewards without merit. Is there something you need my assistance with?"

Xu Haiyou was taken aback but continued to praise his medicine: "This elixir can cure all diseases. Even if someone has just died and their body still warm, as long as this medicine is dissolved in water and poured into them, it can revive the person. I named it the 'Five Mountains Soul Suppressing Pill'—it's like having the powerful Five Mountains themselves anchoring the spot, preventing even King Yan from seizing the soul..."

Shi Feiyang interrupted again, "If you have nothing to say, I'm leaving."

He made a motion to leave, and Xu Haiyou, in a flurry, quickly revealed his intentions.

It turned out that among the land creatures, the Great Ape King Yuan Ming was in charge. "Yuan Ming is naturally brutal and a heavy drinker. He forces us to gather fruits to brew wine for him. After drinking, he acts crazy, beating and tormenting us for pleasure."

The pitiful little musk spirit, with welling tears, pulled up his clothing to show Shi Feiyang, "Not long ago, he obtained a Flood Dragon Tendon and turned it into a long whip. Each day while drinking, he has us perform tricks and entertain to add to his mirth. If we please him, that's the end of it; if not, he lashes us viciously with the Flood Dragon Whip. Because I'm adept at alchemy, he ordered me to concoct a never-intoxication liquor for him. After he drank it without feeling drunk, he flew into a rage, saying it was no different than drinking water—which lacked a buzz—and whipped me again. I've always heard from the brothers in the water that Dragon King, you, are kind-hearted. Please, I implore you to speak to the Ape King on my behalf, transfer me under your command within the Water Clan, and let me work and live, free from this torment."

Shi Feiyang, moved by a touch of compassion, considered that he himself was about to depart, and besides, this musk spirit was not a sea spirit—acquiring him would not resolve the underlying issue.

He thought for a moment, "In a few days I plan to go to the South Sea to collect medicinal herbs, and who knows when I'll return…"

The little musk deer spirit immediately perked up its ears, "I'll go with you! I've thoroughly studied medical texts, and I've obtained a Dan Book from Yellow Mountain. I'm best at alchemy, and I can produce musk myself. I can help you..."

Shi Feiyang stopped him from continuing, "I cannot take you with me, nor can I tell Yuan Ming to bring you to the Water Clan."

Upon hearing this, the features of the little musk deer spirit immediately fell, with its ears drooping down in dejection.

Shi Feiyang felt pity in his heart, "I've refined a kind of Angry Mysterious Pill, it greatly supplements primordial qi, and after taking it, there's nothing better for practicing law and refining form. I'm giving you three pills. Take them for your cultivation, and in a short time, you should see a significant increase in effort. As for how to escape your predicament later on, that depends on your own hard work."

He took out three Angry Mysterious Pills, and Xu Haiyou accepted them, sniffing with his sensitive nose. His face lit up with surprise and his two large ears perked up again, even straighter than before, "This contains Purple Ganoderma, Queen Mother Grass, He Shouwu, gosh, they must all be thousand years old… and King stays not…," he rattled off the names of over twenty medicinal ingredients in one breath.

Shi Feiyang waved his hand, "Alright, take them back and study them at your leisure, I've got things to do when I get back."

Xu Haiyou quickly stowed the pills away and tossed his own bottle back, "I can't just take your Spirit Pills for nothing, you must accept this Five Mountains Soul Suppressing Pill no matter what."

Shi Feiyang tossed it back to him, "I don't need medicine for curing illnesses."

Xu Haiyou turned and ran into the forest, "The Five Mountains Soul Suppressing Pill doesn't only work when you're sick—it mainly steadies the heart and concentrates the spirit, solidifies the soul, and can help one resist demon disturbances."

Shi Feiyang accepted the Elixir and watched as the little musk deer spirit bounced off into the forest. He pondered that it was time for him to leave as well.

Returning to the spherical undersea cave, he cultivated for several months, specifically picking a day when Geng Peng was in seclusion to find Su Nanyi. He told her about his plans to collect medicinal herbs in the South Sea and asked her to inform Geng Peng later on. He made arrangements with his subordinates of the Water Clan, then left Roc Bay and headed straight for the Southwest.

Thousands of miles later, he reverted to his human form and put on a pale cyan long robe.

Lady Bao Xiang had good taste indeed; the clothes she prepared for her consort were made of fine material and the pattern was exquisite. The entire set, from top to bottom, inside and out, was complete—ornate yet not ostentatious, grandiose yet full of vitality.

By now, Shi Feiyang's hair had grown long. He pulled it up and donned a Cloud Smoke Green Feather Crown. The long robe he wore was white inside and green outside, with brocade cloud patterns at the collar and cuffs and subtle bamboo patterns below. Around his waist, he tied a jade belt with a Three Springs Moon buckle, which accentuated his slender waist and broad shoulders, making him appear tall and stately.

He did not use Sword Control for travel but instead used the Spiritual Light Escape Technique, which would lead distant onlookers to believe he was from a Mysterious Sect, saving him many troubles.

In a short time, he reached Central Earth and landed in Zhejiang. He did not return to Immortal Mountain's Dinghu Peak but, after inquiring about the situation, went directly to Yandang Mountain, treating it as the first stop in his treasure hunt.

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