Thunder Swamp.

Three Dragon Black Pool.

Tian Bang looked at the little lizard hissing on the back of his hand, seemingly listening to a report.

"Damn it! Those reckless idiots actually went to the Burial Sword Tomb of the Thunderstorm!"

Tian Bang released the little lizard and asked the King of the Poisonous Crocodile beside him, "Brother, are we really going to chase after them?"

"Chase? Of course we're chasing! We must!" the King of the Poisonous Crocodile snapped, looking at the cowardly Tian Bang with impatience.

At this moment, the King of the Poisonous Crocodile was busy counting the Heaven and Earth Treasures, supreme Demon Arts, and mysterious ancient items the three brothers had scavenged from various places over the years. Soon, he picked out a few of the most precious items and packed them into a large wooden chest.

"Sigh, I see Big Brother is set on going," Tian Bang sighed and plunked down on the ground.

Beside him, Big Mouth shook his head. "This… this is… a death sentence!"

The King of the Poisonous Crocodile sneered, his face full of contempt. "You two short-sighted fools. I always taught you that if you want to become Great Demons, you have to think bigger!"

"Bigger! I'm always telling you to think bigger! Don't you get it?"

He was full of exasperation, walking over and jabbing his fingers repeatedly against his two minions' foreheads.

"Use those pig brains of yours for a second! If we manage to devour that Pureblood Nine-Tailed Fox all by ourselves, the three of us will become the Great Demons who rule the mountains and seas! We might even be able to take a shot at the Emperor Realm! Imagine that! How awesome would that be?"

"That Nine-Tailed Fox went to the Burial Sword Tomb of the Thunderstorm, so she's bound to run into Grandpa Kuang Pi. I know his temper; he'd never devour another Demon Beast. He only ruthlessly annihilates any creature that steps foot in his territory."

"So, we'll use these treasures to find Grandpa Kuang Pi and trade them for the Nine-Tailed Fox's corpse. Then the three of us will share it and devour it together. Wouldn't that be delightful?"

"You two idiots. Would you only be satisfied if Zhu Hui gets a share of the prize too?"

Big Mouth stuttered, "But… will Grandpa Kuang Pi… agree to it?"

"Of course," the King of the Poisonous Crocodile said, brimming with confidence. "After all, we're neighbors, and he practically watched us grow up. Besides, we're not just taking it from him. We're offering so many treasures in trade. He definitely won't make things difficult for us."

…

「Burial Sword Tomb of the Thunderstorm.」

The Mountain Sea Fierce Bear glared at the young human before him, his gaze radiating extreme ferocity.

Luo Xiu remained unflinching, calmly meeting his gaze.

"Boy, can you truly heal me?"

Luo Xiu smiled. "This is your territory, Senior. Our lives are in your hands. How could we possibly dare to deceive you?"

The Mountain Sea Fierce Bear pondered for a moment before finally making a decision.

"Fine! I will let you heal me. But if you fail, I will eradicate all of you!"

In truth, Kuang Pi was also somewhat wary of Luo Xiu. Just now, Luo Xiu had withstood his Silent Extermination Thunder almost completely unharmed. Even Great Demons couldn't withstand his Silent Extermination Thunder; only a Great Emperor could! For a human to possess the body of a Great Emperor, he must have a terrifying background. If they were to fight to the death, Kuang Pi might not gain the upper hand. More importantly, he wanted to take a gamble on Luo Xiu. It was a chance for him to have a new lease on life.

"Actually," the bear grumbled, "I'm just quick-tempered. Deep down, I don't like all this fighting and killing. I prefer to live peacefully with others. Now, boy, come and heal me. Let me see what you're capable of."

Luo Xiu gave a small smile. "Then, Senior, please find a quiet place to rest. Relax your body and mind, and get yourself into the right state. I also need some time to prepare the medicine."

"Follow me!"

Not much later, Kuang Pi led Luo Xiu and his two companions to a dilapidated warship deep within the Burial Sword Tomb of the Thunderstorm. The wooden warship was like a colossal tower. Though ancient, dilapidated, and leaning sideways with more than half of it buried in the earth, it still possessed an imposing presence. This was where the Mountain Sea Fierce Bear lived.

Of course, Luo Xiu had neither the time nor the inclination to tour Kuang Pi's dwelling. After boarding the ship, he sat cross-legged on the spacious deck, took out the Three-Legged Golden Crow Furnace, and began Alchemy.

Fortunately, during their time at Mount Luwu, Dou Dou had gathered a great many Heaven and Earth Treasures—so many that her Storage Magical Treasure was nearly full. Luo Xiu, through a combination of cajoling, trickery, and outright theft, had managed to procure quite a few from her. Now, these medicinal ingredients were about to come in handy.

Su Shenyun approached Luo Xiu, looked around warily, and asked in a low voice, "Are you a veterinarian? Are you really confident you can cure that Big Dumb Bear?"

"I have some confidence, but not a lot," Luo Xiu replied honestly. "Right now, we can only grit our teeth and go for it. It's a long shot, but it's our only hope."

"Sigh," Su Shenyun let out a sigh. "I really don't understand how that Big Dumb Bear became so powerful."

Luo Xiu said, "The Mountain Sea Fierce Bear is a mysterious Demon Beast recorded in the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*. If we can avoid provoking it, we should. For the time being, this is the only way we can protect ourselves."

Su Shenyun pinched her chin, pondering for a moment before asking, "Speaking of which, is there really such a powerful Demon Beast as the Mountain Sea Fierce Bear in the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*? You're not just making that up, are you?"

"Uh... well," Luo Xiu was at a loss for words. "Perhaps we read different versions. The truth is, the version of the *Classic of Mountains and Seas* that people see is just a small part of it."

"Is that so?" Su Shenyun said, half-believing.

Feeling somewhat irritated, Luo Xiu pinched her a few times. "Are you really using all your cleverness just to argue with me?"

"Eek, that tickles!"

「A long time passed.」

Luo Xiu lifted the furnace lid, took out a blood-red Elixir, and then found Kuang Pi, who was resting in a large room.

"Senior Kuang Pi," Luo Xiu said, "this is the Boiling Blood Detoxification Pill. It also has the effect of nourishing the channels. You can try it out."

A few minutes later, the Mountain Sea Fierce Bear couldn't help but throw back his head and laugh loudly.

"Hahaha, it's really effective!"

"Not bad, not bad at all. After taking your Elixir, I feel much better."

Filled with confidence, Luo Xiu shot a proud smile at Su Shenyun before continuing, "However, this Elixir only serves an auxiliary function. The real treatment hasn't even started yet."

"Moreover, I have to say this in advance. Senior, your injuries are too severe, and a full recovery will take some time."

The Mountain Sea Fierce Bear scoffed, "How could I not understand that? With all these injuries, if you said you could heal them in one go, I wouldn't have believed you!"

Luo Xiu stepped forward, placed his hand on the Mountain Sea Fierce Bear's forehead, and began to transfer his Qi Huang Medicine Power.

With the life-creating effects of the Qi Huang Medicine Power entering his body, Kuang Pi could feel vitality seeping back into his meridians and organs, which had been corroded by a deathly aura.

Suddenly, Kuang Pi's heart leaped in shock, his gaze trembling as he stared at Luo Xiu.

Fortune-Forming Power! This is the legendary Fortune-Forming Power! It's said that the Nine-Tailed Fox was cured and even reached the Emperor Realm years ago all because she received a strand of this power!

Wide-eyed, Kuang Pi stared at Luo Xiu as a terrifying suspicion formed in his mind.

Could this young man be that person from back then? Even if he isn't, such formidable Fortune-Forming Power must have a deep connection with that being.

With that thought in mind, Kuang Pi asked, "Young brother, would you be willing to become sworn brothers with me, despite our different races?"

Luo Xiu was stunned by the sudden question.

"What?"

"Sworn brothers?"

…

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