Listening to Wang Junze's words, Pei Haoran almost burst into tears.

Despite knowing that Wang Junze might be using this method to apply pressure to the other party, he was still panicking!

After all, the one truly in life-threatening danger now is not Wang Junze and the Maiden of the Sea, but him!

If Wang Junze decides to abandon him, he really would have no way out.

This feeling of having one's life completely in someone else's hands is truly unbearable.

"First, tell me how you managed to find me."

With a slight look of gloom in his eyes, the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator asked in a deep voice.

"Soul-Seeking Incense!"

Pointing to Pei Haoran, Wang Junze answered blandly, "During the struggle for the Other Shore Flower, he took the opportunity to leave traces of Soul-Seeking Incense powder on you. As for how exactly he uses it to pinpoint your location... You'll have to ask him."

In this matter, Wang Junze naturally wouldn't conceal anything.

Upon hearing their conversation, Pei Haoran retrieved a small gourd from his body, and in an instant, a small insect flew out from the gourd, directly towards the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator.

"This is the Soul-Seeking Insect. It can track the scent if fed with the same Soul-Seeking Incense powder."

"Crunch!"

With a slight gesture, the Soul-Seeking Insect was instantly crushed into pieces.

Having figured out the reason for his exposed whereabouts, the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator felt relieved; without clarifying this matter, even if he slipped away from Wang Junze, he wouldn't dare recklessly refine the Other Shore Flower.

Now, he could act more composed. Whether retreating or continuing to use Wang Junze and the others, the initiative laid entirely in his hands.

However, from Wang Junze's reaction, he could sense that Wang Junze genuinely didn't seem to care at all about Pei Haoran's life or death.

"I have an idea!"

Suddenly, the Maiden of the Sea interjected, raising her head.

"Hmm?"

All eyes were instantly drawn to her.

"I know an underwater Water Mansion!"

The Maiden of the Sea slowly said, "This mansion is extremely secretive; aside from me, nobody else knows about it. So if we enter together, we won't have to worry about anyone finding us; you can peacefully break through inside."

"Of course, there's significant risk involved in opening this Water Mansion... I can't guarantee everyone's safety."

"Given this, why not join hands to explore this Water Mansion!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

The Maiden of the Sea had mentioned this to him before, saying that to open the Water Mansion, his Water Sword Intent was needed, and promising that the treasures within would be split evenly between them.

For the Maiden of the Sea to offer such a condition meant that the Water Mansion was most suitable for both her and Wang Junze, and if they went, they would undoubtedly have the upper hand.

In the Nether Sea, everything could be false, but only one's strength was truly reliable.

If in the Water Mansion, Wang Junze and the Maiden of the Sea could leverage the terrain to enhance their strength, then even if they ended up at odds with the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator, they would certainly have a better chance.

But... Would the Maiden of the Sea really be willing to divide the benefits of the Water Mansion into more portions?

Sure enough, as Wang Junze pondered these matters, the Maiden of the Sea spoke again: "Of course, there's something I must clarify beforehand! The rewards from the Water Mansion are for Ye Piaoling and me. You two are not involved!"

"But, Ye Piaoling and I can promise; if you help us explore the Water Mansion, we will assist you in breaking through to Divine Travel."

As for Pei Haoran, the Maiden of the Sea didn't mention him at all.

Now, Pei Haoran's life was entirely under the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator's control, so he wasn't in a position to negotiate terms; if the other party helped him recuperate from the Daluo Demon Hand and saved his life, it would already be the best reward.

After a brief contemplation, the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator slowly nodded: "Alright!"

He didn't care what the Water Mansion contained; being a successor of the Daluo Demon Venerable, he already possessed the top-tier inheritance. Once he could break through to Divine Travel, he wouldn't lack any cultivation resources.

Forming a mutual alliance based on interests indeed held more binding force than any oath.

"Since we're heading to explore the Water Mansion, can you help me dispel the Daluo Demon Hand first?"

Seeing the three reach a consensus, Pei Haoran couldn't help but softly ask.

"No!"

With a cold glance at Pei Haoran, the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator said indifferently, "I will help you dispel it once I've successfully broken through; meanwhile... I can help you suppress the erosion of the Demonic Qi, at least keeping it from affecting your actions temporarily."

As he spoke, the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator waved his sleeve, and an instant later, a Jade Bottle flew out.

"This is the Demon Luo Pill; it can suppress the Daluo Demonic Qi. Take one daily, and it will keep you safe for ten days."

"..."

With a bitter smile, Pei Haoran accepted the Jade Bottle, directly taking out an elixir and swallowing it.

As he consumed the elixir, the palm imprint on his chest seemed to instantly fade a lot. Although the imprint remained, the Demonic Qi within it indeed stabilized, as if merging into the imprint, ceasing its erosion on his body.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Pei Haoran finally sat down heavily.

Even if it just temporarily suppressed the Demonic Qi, not having to endure the pain of its erosion brought him much relief.

"What is your name?"

Wang Junze's expression relaxed slightly as he looked at the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator and asked.

After a brief hesitation, the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator slowly replied: "Yang Hong!"

In the whole Nether Sea, Wang Junze and his companions were probably the only ones who knew his name now.

Although it was merely a name, it also conveyed the goodwill between both parties.

"Mirage Dragon!"

Directing his gaze towards the Mirage Dragon, Wang Junze slowly said, "Please take Peng Ru back to Mirage Island first; once this matter is settled, I'll return to retrieve her."

Setting off to the Water Mansion naturally meant Peng Ru couldn't be taken along, nor did Wang Junze feel comfortable letting Peng Ru return alone to the Netherworld City—better to have her return with the Mirage Dragon.

"You're not having me accompany you?"

Upon hearing Wang Junze's words, the Mirage Dragon was surprised.

Given the Dragon God's Oath, he was supposed to assist Wang Junze until Wang Junze left the Nether Sea. Although he indeed didn't want to visit the Water Mansion, if Wang Junze insisted, he couldn't refuse.

Yet Wang Junze, aware of the potential dangers of the Water Mansion, unexpectedly chose not to request his company.

"Our prior agreement was for you to assist me in seizing the Other Shore Flower."

Shaking his head, Wang Junze calmly replied: "Mr. Ye is not one to act recklessly; if we survive this, there might be opportunities for collaboration between us in the future."

Wang Junze did not wish to notionally force the Mirage Dragon; letting him leave ahead of time might foster goodwill.

Moreover, bringing the Mirage Dragon along would only make the Maiden of the Sea and Yang Hong more cautious. It's better to be forthright and proceed alone with them to the Water Mansion.

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