Indeed, being led by a master is fast. Ye Tianfan took a full day and night to reach the territory of the Kindness Sect, but with Elder Fu Yuan leading him, they arrived in just four hours.

Moreover, the flying magical treasure Elder Fu Yuan used wasn't even specialized, mainly intended for defense and smashing.

Once Ye Tianfan followed Elder Fu Yuan to the vicinity of Snack Town, under Ye Tianfan's guidance, they arrived outside the grove where he parted ways with Yu Shan.

"Strange?" Ye Tianfan said with a hint of doubt after stepping down, looking at the barren land due to the array he had set.

"What's wrong? Isn't it right here? I can feel the fluctuations of the array," Elder Fu Yuan thought Ye Tianfan might have made a mistake, but after sensing slightly, he indeed felt the array's fluctuations, and they matched the spiritual aura of the Daffodil Throne, a magical treasure unique to the Kindness Sect.

"That's not it, I just feel something is odd. Logically, Yu Shan should have sensed us once we've arrived and come out directly. Why have we been waiting for a while and he's not appearing? Could something have happened?" Ye Tianfan expressed his doubts, troubled by a lingering premonition.

"Not good!" Elder Fu Yuan shouted urgently after hearing Ye Tianfan's words, then directly summoned his Water Lotus Throne, merging it with the array.

The Kindness Sect's unique Daffodil Throne magical treasure is crafted using the sect's exclusive Heavenly Kind Daffodil.

Thus, they share the same root and origin, making it easy to integrate.

Once integrated, Elder Fu Yuan could control the array without damaging it.

After Elder Fu Yuan's treasure merged with the array, he brought Ye Tianfan inside.

Upon entering the array, they were shocked to find a large group of townsfolk, moving like zombies, rushing towards them. Meanwhile, more townsfolk were gathered at the center of the array, attacking Yu Shan, who was protecting himself using the Daffodil Throne.

"Suppress!" Elder Fu Yuan roared angrily upon witnessing this scene.

As soon as the words fell, Elder Fu Yuan's purple-gold daffodil emanated a glorious light, enveloping the entire array. The townsfolk were immediately suppressed in place, unable to move.

After Elder Fu Yuan suppressed the townsfolk of the small town, Yu Shan at the array's center finally reached his limit. His Daffodil Throne directly fell from above, clearly showing he was utterly exhausted. Once the Water Lotus Throne landed, Yu Shan collapsed on the ground, gasping heavily.

Seeing Yu Shan's state, Ye Tianfan hurried over to support him.

"What happened? How did these townsfolk become like this?" Ye Tianfan questioned, staring at the suppressed townsfolk.

"I don't know either. Shortly after you left, they began trembling intermittently; I tried my best to suppress them but without effect. Eventually, their tremors intensified, slowly allowing them to crawl, moving towards me. I had no choice but to use the Daffodil Throne to protect myself. They grew increasingly agile, turning into what you see now," Yu Shan explained weakly, his Spiritual Qi nearly depleted.

Yu Shan had shown immense perseverance to hold out for this long. If Ye Tianfan and Elder Fu Yuan had arrived slightly later, they might have seen zombies running rampant.

Thankfully, Yu Shan held on but paid a steep price. After conveying all this to Ye Tianfan, he fainted, overwhelmed by exhaustion.

Upon seeing Yu Shan losing consciousness, Ye Tianfan picked up the fallen Daffodil Throne, placed it in Yu Shan's arms, shouldered him, and walked towards Elder Fu Yuan.

"Elder Fu Yuan, what should we do next? What's the situation with these townsfolk?" Ye Tianfan asked Elder Fu Yuan.

Filled with anticipation and dread, Ye Tianfan hoped not to hear the answer he feared.

"Their souls are contaminated. Although treatable, it is extremely difficult." Elder Fu Yuan had inspected the townspeople's conditions during Ye Tianfan's inquiry about Yu Shan. He found that their bodies, though excessively bleeding, weren't fatally injured. However, upon inspecting their souls, he discovered they were shrouded in a murky aura, evidently having been tainted by some filthy presence.

Physical wounds are straightforward to treat, but matters of the soul are invariably troublesome, regardless of the cause. However, soul contamination has a peculiar aspect—though practice in cultivation techniques for soul purification is easy, it goes against the natural order, seen as excessively sinister by both righteous and demonic paths.

"Then… how do we treat them?" Ye Tianfan thought, since treatment is possible, however troublesome, he is determined to see them healed, as he is responsible for their plight.

"Each soul requires meticulous cleansing, uninterrupted during the entire process. Any slight disturbance could turn the treated person into an idiot," Elder Fu Yuan explained to Ye Tianfan: "You don't need to worry about this. Since it's encountered by us, members of the Kindness Sect, we will assume responsibility fully. I'll report to the Sect Leader for assistance to ensure their recovery."

"Then… what can I do?" Ye Tianfan felt helpless, as though shirking his responsibility onto them, hence seeking some way to contribute to feel reassured.

"As expected of a Taichu Sect disciple, worry not. Your intentions are commendable. You aren't versed in these peculiar arts, so we'll handle it. Once we complete the treatment, I'll have Yu Shan relay a message to you, allowing you to return quickly," Elder Fu Yuan said, further impressed by Ye Tianfan.

Unexpectedly, the Taichu Sect disciple out on training, despite lacking notable prowess, possessed a kind heart; indeed befitting the world's greatest sect.

"I'll leave it to you, Elder Fu Yuan. Upon receiving Yu Shan's message, I'll swiftly return," said Ye Tianfan.

"Alright, for now, take care of Yu Shan while I send a message to the Sect Leader. Afterward, continue your training; I'll ensure Yu Shan recovers swiftly." Elder Fu Yuan finished and sat cross-legged nearby, retrieved a pink daffodil, forming gestures before communicating with it.

Ye Tianfan watched in astonishment, thinking: What is this? A cultivation world mobile phone? This advanced? Master never mentioned it; could it be a specialty of the Kindness Sect?

Could I request one from them, I wonder?

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