Qin Ming left the Celestial River Market, summoned the Silver-winged Frost Bee, and embarked on the return journey to Wangyue Island.

The Silver-winged Frost Bee's silver wings shook, carrying Qin Ming, and instantly transformed into a silver streak, disappearing into the horizon.

In midair, Qin Ming was pondering about the matter of Qianye Spirit Island.

Suddenly.

His powerful Divine Thought suddenly detected the aura of a Foundation Establishment Demon Beast five miles away, flying towards his side.

Furthermore, he clearly sensed that it was a Tiger Demon with a pair of white wings on its back, emanating the aura of an early-stage Tier Two.

However, the Tiger Demon's escape technique was extremely fast, disappearing in the blink of an eye within just a few breaths.

In fact, as the Tiger Demon approached, it also discovered Qin Ming. It was about to go on a killing spree, but upon realizing there was another insect-like Demon Beast with a formidable aura below the human, it immediately turned and flew away in another direction.

"How can there be a Demon Beast in this area?" Qin Ming immediately stopped the Silver-winged Frost Bee, a hint of vigilance rising in his heart.

Then his Divine Thought expanded once more, discovering that two miles behind the Tiger Demon, a group of more than ten white-robed cultivators from Vast Sea Immortal City were pursuing it from behind.

The leading figure, Qin Ming was quite familiar with; it was the Foundation Establishment Mid-stage Steward who took him to meet Master Vast Sea the other day.

For a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, a few miles was a moment's distance away.

Qin Ming did not wish to meddle, intending to bypass the area.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, please wait!"

The middle-aged steward in the white robe obviously noticed Qin Ming not far away and quickly called out to him.

Upon hearing the voice, Qin Ming halted.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, what a coincidence this is. I am Lvu Liang."

"Last time I was busy with work and didn't have the chance to converse with Fellow Daoist Qin, which I truly regret," Lvu Liang flew in front of Qin Ming, speaking respectfully.

Although Qin Ming only had a cultivation at the early-stage Foundation Establishment, his status as a Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Plant Master meant that even a Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator would have to treat him as an equal.

At the same time, he noticed the Silver-winged Frost Bee beneath Qin Ming—an exotic variant among Demon Beasts, as there was no memory of such a bee-like Demon Beast in his mind.

Furthermore, although this Silver-winged Spirit Bee was only an early-stage Tier Two Demon Beast, it gave him a deeply disturbing feeling.

Qin Ming had hidden his cultivation aura, so Lvu Liang couldn't tell that he had already advanced to the mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

"Oh, so it's Fellow Daoist Lvu!" Qin Ming smiled slightly and cupped his hands in greeting.

"We are currently tracking a Tiger Demon. Did Fellow Daoist Qin happen to notice its direction?" Lvu Liang asked straightforwardly, without beating around the bush.

Qin Ming nodded, pointing towards the northwest side and said, "Yes, I saw that beast fleeing in that direction."

"Thank you for informing me, Fellow Daoist Qin!" Lvu Liang expressed his gratitude.

Subsequently, the dozen or so cultivators behind him hurriedly pursued in the direction pointed out by Qin Daoist.

Lvu Liang was about to leave when he heard Qin Ming inquire, "Fellow Daoist Lvu, has something happened?"

"Why are the Demon Beasts from the Beast Roar Mountain Range appearing in the Spirit Nest Islands?"

Qin Ming himself felt something amiss, having heard about the unusual movements of the Demon Beasts around Vast Sea Peak earlier and now encountering this situation.

He was somewhat puzzled and seized the opportunity to ask Lvu Liang.

"Ah, to be honest with you, Fellow Daoist Qin, these Demon Beasts have kept us on edge these past days."

"Last night, our scouts from the Scout Camp were attacked by a group of Demon Beasts, resulting in casualties."

"From our investigations over this time, this group of Demon Beasts should be under that Double-Pupil Demon Ape."

"It seems that after being injured by the City Lord, it did not intend to stay quiet; instead, it has dispatched many Demon Beasts, likely seeking an opportunity for revenge," Lvu Liang said gravely.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, you should also be careful when coming and going; staying cautious is never a mistake."

Upon hearing that it was that murderous Demon Ape, Qin Ming instantly felt a chill on his scalp.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lvu, for letting me know!"

"You're welcome, I have urgent matters to attend to, so I won't chat with Fellow Daoist Qin for long. Let's meet again and have a drink when you visit Vast Sea Immortal City," Lvu Liang said hastily, cupped his hands to Qin Ming, and then flew off in pursuit.

Watching Lvu Liang's departing figure, Qin Ming frowned, lost in thought.

"Alas~ troubles keep coming one after another!"

Qin Ming immediately used the fastest speed to ride the Silver-winged Frost Bee towards Wangyue Island.

At this moment, only his own nest was the safest.

A half incense stick of time later, he returned to Wangyue Island.

Afterward, Qin Ming found Wu Jiang and immediately told him, "Fellow Daoist Wu, although the war in Spirit Nest Islands has calmed, when I was just out, I found the situation far from optimistic!"

"Ah?! Fellow Daoist Qin, has something changed again?" Wu Jiang asked nervously, hearing even the always relaxed Qin Ming speak this way.

Qin Ming frowned and nodded, saying, "I just came back, and coincidentally encountered a Foundation Establishment Demon Beast from the Beast Roar Mountain Range roaming into the Spirit Nest Islands, which is probably not a good sign."

"For the sake of safety, you and your clan shouldn't leave the island for the time being."

"!!!"

"Another Foundation Establishment Great Demon!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Jiang's face turned dark with worry, knowing that any Foundation Establishment Demon Beast could be a catastrophe for Qi Cultivation Spirit Island Clans like theirs.

"I just happened to encounter it, and the defense team of Vast Sea Immortal City has already gone to pursue the beast, so there shouldn't be any major issues,"

Qin Ming reassured him, patting his shoulder, "If you are really worried, you can temporarily bring your clan members to the island to take shelter if there's an external change."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, I am deeply grateful!" Wu Jiang said sincerely, feeling genuinely thankful.

Then he hurriedly left Wangyue Island to notify his clan members.

After returning to the island.

Qin Ming resumed his usual routine of cultivating, nurturing demons, farming, brewing, alchemy, and studying Puppetry.

Inside the cave mansion.

Qin Ming took out the Tier Three Low-Grade Spirit-Transforming Demon Grass given to him by Nalan Xi of Master Vast Sea, and the Tier Three Low-Grade Spirit Plant, Fire-Bathing Golden Lotus, he had obtained in the Plant Illusion Realm.

"The Fire-Bathing Golden Lotus must be planted in a High-Tier Fire Vein location, which is evidently impossible on Wangyue Island."

"However, I have already mastered its planting methods, and with the Entry of Leaf of Space-Time, I only need a suitable environment, so there is no rush."

"As for this Spirit-Transforming Demon Grass, it's extremely delicate, requiring a high Spirit Vein, but fortunately, I have the Regenerative Spirit Seed and Strong Adaptation Entry, allowing it to grow on my Wangyue Island."

"The only thing missing, however, is a kind of Wood Attribute Spiritual Soil."

"Where can I get it?"

"Perhaps at Qianye Spirit Island's trade fair, I might find it."

Qin Ming thought to himself, then put away the Spirit Seed and began cultivating.

...

Half a month passed by in a flash.

During this time, Qin Ming continued to practice in seclusion.

On this day.

He finally received a message from Aunt Long.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, the trade fair at Qianye Spirit Island is about to begin."

"I am already outside Wangyue Island, here to escort Fellow Daoist Qin,"

Upon receiving the news, Qin Ming ended his secluded cultivation and left the cave mansion.

With a thought, he summoned his two Spirit Pets.

Soon.

The Profound Water Crocodile emerged from the depths of Wangyue Lake, shaking its head and shrinking its massive size.

"This time, I need you to come along as well, double insurance," Qin Ming said, patting its big head.

The Profound Water Crocodile, eager for adventure, let out a howl.

The Silver-winged Frost Bee also flew over from the beehive within the Longevity Vine.

With a wave of his hand, Qin Ming stored the two Demon Beasts into his Spirit Pet Bag.

Then he gave Wu Jiang a word, opened the Mist Illusion Realm, and left Wangyue Island.

As soon as he exited the range of the mist, he saw a massive Dharma Ship hovering in the air not far away, with the symbol of the Mirror Snow Pavilion on its mast.

Aunt Long stood at the bow of the ship, watching as a hole opened in the pink mist covering the sky. The surrounding mist then scattered away.

Qin Ming emerged from the mist, flying in the sky, and landed beside Aunt Long.

Following that, the mist behind quickly closed up, returning to its original state, quite wondrous.

"Fellow Daoist Long, sorry to have kept you waiting, let's set off,"

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