After mastering the Demon Ape Transformation, Qin Ming's physical recovery ability strengthened yet again.

The internal and external injuries he sustained from the previous great battle had almost fully healed, and he was full of vitality once more.

This demonstrated the myriad benefits of mastering the second transformation of True Qi Blood Spirit, and he began to eagerly anticipate what the third transformation would be like.

Perhaps not even a Golden Core Ancestor could stop him then?

Next, Qin Ming used a spell to handle the traces left on the back mountain of Wangyue Island.

He remembered the Wu Family members still hiding on the island.

Qin Ming immediately sent a communication to Wu Jiang, asking him to come over; there were things he needed to explain to him.

A moment later.

Wu Jiang approached Qin Ming with his heart pounding, cautiously sizing him up several times. Seeing his usual demeanor, Wu Jiang let out a long sigh of relief and said:

"Isle Master Qin, it's great that you're alright!"

"The momentum earlier was truly terrifying!"

To be honest, when Wu Jiang heard the direction of the back mountain of Wangyue Island just now, with landslides and tsunamis, beast roars and dragon chants, feeling the earth shake like that, his heart was in real torment.

He almost thought that Wangyue Island was about to sink...

At the same time, seeing Qin Ming now, Wu Jiang felt a kind of inexplicable heart palpitations, yet he couldn't pinpoint what was different.

"Mm, just a small incident, it's already settled by me." Qin Ming said in a calm tone.

Then he stared sharply at Wu Jiang, seriously advising, "Fellow Daoist Wu, I hope what happened today will be kept inside you, or else it could easily bring disaster to you and your clan. Understood?"

Hearing this, Wu Jiang broke out in a cold sweat, hurriedly nodding like a pecking chick, "Isle Master Qin, rest assured! I swear on my Heart Demon! I won't say a word, and I'll make my clan forget about today's events."

"Cough! Mm, that's good." Qin Ming patted Wu Jiang's shoulder with a meaningful look, startling him.

"It's not as serious as you think, just that there might be people coming to investigate around Spirit Island. It's better not to stir up more trouble than necessary."

Qin Ming had already roughly guessed that the Double-Pupil Demon Ape wouldn't come to this Land of the Far North without reason and recklessly flee to Wangyue Island.

It was clearly chased here by someone.

And within the Spirit Nest Group, the only ones capable of threatening the injured Demon Ape were undoubtedly the Thunder Origin Sect.

Seeing that Qin Ming didn't intend to tell him more about the details, Wu Jiang tactfully excused himself and left.

After pounding Wu Jiang, Qin Ming gazed profoundly at the vast Wangyue Lake.

'Although I'm no longer afraid of figures like Wei Wuya in the cultivation realm, I should still avoid becoming enemies with him.'

'Or else, like Zhao Wuji, constantly scheming against me, disturbing my farming... it's just unnecessary.'

...

Three days later, exactly as Qin Ming expected.

The people from the Thunder Origin Sect indeed came knocking.

The gigantic Dharma Ship Qin Ming had encountered before, with its hundreds of feet hull, blotting out the sky and sun, appeared above Wangyue Lake.

On the top deck of the Dharma Ship, Wei Wuya, with his tall crown and jade-like face, gazed deeply at the pink Mist Illusion Realm ahead, furrowing his brow.

"Reporting to Senior Brother, the Spirit-Tracking Disc also shows traces of that Demon Ape's activity in this area." A disciple of the Thunder Origin Sect reported respectfully beside Wei Wuya.

"But..."

"After the Demon Ape arrived here, its aura vanished."

"Could it have turned and run off elsewhere?" The disciple glanced at the Mist Illusion Realm, which not even a Golden Core Ancestor could enter, and cautiously suggested.

Wei Wuya pondered for a long time, then simply stated, "Since we're here, let's pay a visit to the famous Wangyue Island Master."

"Uh... yes!" The Thunder Origin Sect disciple was momentarily stunned, then hurriedly nodded in agreement.

He then took out a Communication Talisman and tossed it into the mist.

...

Inside Wangyue Island.

"They've still come!" Qin Ming's powerful Divine Thought had already detected the Dharma Ship of the Thunder Origin Sect.

Below Spirit Island, Wu Jiang hurried over to Qin Ming, handing him a Communication Talisman, and then quickly said, "Qin... Isle Master Qin, Wei Wuya from Thunder Origin Sect has come to visit."

These past few days, Wu Jiang hadn't had a good night's sleep, constantly feeling uneasy.

And now, even the one known as 'the number one sword of Wei Country,' Wei Wuya, has come...

Qin Ming took the Communication Talisman, opened it, and nodded.

"Mm, I've already been informed of this. It's no big deal, I'll handle it, you don't need to worry."

"Go tend to your own matters."

Wu Jiang felt a bit suspicious and disbelieving hearing this, 'Even such an important figure from Wei Country has come, and there's no issue at all, that's too far-fetched!'

However, he only grumbled in his heart and wouldn't dare express it in front of Qin Ming.

Wu Jiang then excused himself and returned to managing the Spirit Field below the island.

Qin Ming immediately used a spell to open a passage through the Mist Illusion Realm.

The two injured spirit pets were also taken into the Spirit Beast Bag by him.

On the Dharma Ship of Thunder Origin Sect.

Wei Wuya watched the strange scene before him and couldn't help but praise, "What an impressive method."

Then, he casually instructed the disciples of Thunder Origin Sect behind him before flying into the passage.

During his flight, he attempted to release his divine thought to penetrate the mist but was surprised to find that his divine thought disappeared as if swallowed by the cloud sea, startling him into quickly retracting it.

In just a few breaths, Wei Wuya had passed through the Mist Illusion Realm, transforming into a stream of white light and appearing on Wangyue Island.

He was mildly shocked by the idyllic scene on the island.

The houses on Wangyue Island were orderly, pavilions were numerous, tea gardens and bamboo forests lush and verdant, spirit springs and waterfalls interspersed among the mountains, shrouded in ethereal mist, like a dream, as if a secluded fairyland.

"Elder Wei has come, I apologize for not welcoming you from afar!"

At this moment, the figure of a young cultivator appeared in Wei Wuya's sight—it was Qin Ming.

Qin Ming now concealed his cultivation at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment, while Wei Wuya was at Foundation Establishment Perfection, three small realms higher. According to the strict hierarchy of the Cultivation Realm, he still had to respectfully call him 'Elder.'

Wei Wuya's gaze fell on Qin Ming, appraised him, then put a smile on his face and greeted Qin Ming cordially with cupped hands, "You must be the famous Isle Master Qin, I assume?"

"Fellow Daoist Qin, no need for formality, I was just passing by Wangyue Lake. I've long admired your reputation and haven't had the chance to get acquainted. Happily, I can visit today; please don't hold any offense if I've come abruptly."

"Given your current status, Fellow Daoist Qin, you may call me 'fellow Daoist' as well."

"Very well, Fellow Daoist Wei," Qin Ming smiled slightly and then warmly invited him into the Guest Reception Tower.

Though also at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment, Wei Wuya's previous attitude toward the burly man that Qin Ming had transformed into was vastly different from how he treated Qin Ming now.

The reason being Qin Ming's identity as a Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Plant Master, and he was already well-known, holding significant esteem in the Vast Sea Immortal City and Spirit Nest Islands' Cultivation Realm.

Even if he now revealed only an Early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, no one dared underestimate him.

After inviting Wei Wuya to sit, Qin Ming took out a jar of Spirit Fire Wine, poured a bowl for him, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Wei, this is my exclusive brew, Spirit Fire Wine. It has a unique flavor; give it a try."

Without needing Qin Ming's introduction, as soon as the seal was opened, Wei Wuya was already captivated by the intoxicating fragrance of the Spirit Fire Wine.

"Oh! Really? Never thought I'd have the fortune to taste Fellow Daoist Qin's exclusive spirit wine. I shall not be polite then." Wei Wuya, with the unique pride and carefree aura of a sword cultivator, immediately raised the bowl and drank the entire bowl of spirit wine in one go.

The Spirit Fire Wine slid down his throat, sending a warm current through his body. Wei Wuya's sword-like eyebrows radiated excitement as he exclaimed, "Good wine indeed!"

"This wine actually enhances Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation; the ingredients must not be cheap, right? It stands out in both taste and effect, rightly a high-grade wine. I'm lucky to have come today, haha!"

Being knowledgeable, Wei Wuya recognized the precious nature of the Spirit Fire Wine.

"To earn Fellow Daoist Wei's approval shows that brewing this wine isn't in vain." Qin Ming chuckled, pouring him more wine.

Afterward, the two engaged in casual conversation in the quiet room, becoming more acquainted.

After several cups, when Wei Wuya had run through most of the idle chatter, he shifted the topic to the Double-Pupil Demon Ape: "Haha, Fellow Daoist Qin, to be honest, I'm here due to a matter."

"I wish to boldly ask Fellow Daoist Qin a few questions."

"Fellow Daoist Wei, feel free to ask. I, Qin, will not hesitate to share what I know," Qin Ming replied calmly, without a change in demeanor.

Qin Ming naturally understood Wei Wuya's purpose for coming. He knew that unless Wei Wuya's doubts were dispelled, he wouldn't let it go.

Thus, he had already erased all traces of the Double-Pupil Demon Ape and used the mist from the Mist Illusion Mushroom to cover all signs in the back mountain.

Not even Wei Wuya, or a Golden Core Ancestor, would detect anything amiss.

"The thing is, I've been tracking the demon ape that caused chaos across the Spirit Nest Islands. Recently, I managed to find traces of it."

"After a lengthy pursuit, the Spirit Guide left on it disappeared near Wangyue Lake."

"Thus...I wanted to ask Fellow Daoist Qin."

Wei Wuya frankly inquired.

Qin Ming assumed a startled expression and responded immediately, "So, Fellow Daoist Wei is here for that fiend?"

"Ah! Speaking of that demon ape, it's truly terrifying. It indeed came near Wangyue Lake, but...thankfully, there's this Mist Illusion Realm, otherwise, Fellow Daoist Wei, you wouldn't have seen me today."

"It should have fled in another direction. Specifically...I didn't dare to venture out to investigate."

Since only he knew of the Double-Pupil Demon Ape's capability to break illusions, Qin Ming seamlessly lied, without the slightest sign of a red face or a racing heart.

While Qin Ming spoke, Wei Wuya's gaze was fixed on his expression, yet he found nothing suspicious.

Moreover, when he entered the island, he had already released his divine thought to cover the entire island and searched meticulously, without sensing a trace of the demon ape.

Even his Spirit-Tracking Disc had no reaction.

Then he thought about it, if the demon ape had entered here, considering its violent and fierce nature, likely not a single soul would have survived on the island.

Even if Wei Wuya faced the full power of the Double-Pupil Demon Ape, it would probably have been the demon ape chasing him.

Thinking of this, Wei Wuya immediately put on a smile, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qin, for the information. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you any longer."

"Haha, by the way, Fellow Daoist Qin, the flavor of your Spirit Fire Wine is truly unforgettable, apart from the Sword Dao, it's the one thing in life I have interest in."

"If you have any extra Spirit Fire Wine, I wonder if you could part with a jar for me?"

"I can exchange it with spirit stones or other items."

Hearing this, Qin Ming was surprised, not expecting Wei Wuya to be a lover of good wine.

Moreover, upon hearing his request, the corners of Qin Ming's mouth couldn't help but curl into a smile.

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