Chapter 5, Kidnapping Activities

Little Dan also remained silent, rubbing his sore bottom, standing up in a sweat, and looking at Chang Yanwu with a bewildered expression

Chang Yanwu spoke with his eyes shining, staring at Little Egg and said: "We need to come up with a way to get this thing in our hands. Not only can it distinguish the authenticity of the star map you remember, but it can also help us cultivate according to its insights, ensuring that we achieve twice the result with half the effort! Little Egg, what do you think of this idea from your godfather?"

However, he spent his life secluded in the frigid northernmost region of the celestial land, never venturing into the central plains and unwilling to interact with the world. Only in his later years did he accept eight disciples to pass on his teachings, who later became known as the "Eight Demons of the North Sea"

Chang Yanwu lamented, "What do you understand? As the saying goes, 'If you don't part with the child, you won't catch the wolf.' If we want to obtain the second volume of 'Tian Dao,' we must invest some effort. Moreover, if I slightly alter a few words of the old man's last words, it will lead Luo Niu to waste his efforts in vain."

Listening to his godfather's complaints, Xiaodan smiled nonchalantly and said, "You speak so quickly that I can't get a word in edgewise."

Chang Yanwu was greatly pleased, and fortunately, with his back turned to Xiao Dan, he was not afraid of revealing any flaws. He hesitated intentionally and said: "What you just said makes sense. If we bind Luo Niu's child, it will inevitably change his perception of you. If you are unwilling, then do not make things difficult for yourself for the sake of your godfather"

"Nonsense!" Chang Yanwu seemed to have finally found a flaw in Luo Niu's actions, and he scolded, "Only a fool like you would believe that. He knows you are foolish, which is why he came up with this method to brush you off! Have you written it all down? Bah! If he truly wanted you to comprehend, why didn't he send you a copy of the manuscript?"

Chang Yanwu shook his head and sighed deeply, recalling how the Northern Sea Immortal had been equally helpless when faced with his eight fellow disciples back in the day. He couldn't help but think to himself: "Karma, it truly is karma!"

Chang Yanwu looked at Xiaodan, who was bowing his head to listen to the scolding, and felt even more frustrated. He shouted, "When I say you are foolish, sometimes you are smarter than a rabbit; when I say you are clever, you stubbornly act as dumb as a pig! After growing up this much, you constantly make me worry about you. Tell me, if there comes a day when I truly stop caring for you, how do you plan to live on your own?"

Little Egg chuckled and said, "Godfather will not neglect Little Egg; Little Egg will follow Godfather for life"

This time it was Chang Yanwu's turn to be lost in thought; he could not bring himself to believe that Xiao Dan could so easily come into contact with the true Celestial Map of the Dao, nor could he believe that there would truly be someone in this world so kind-hearted

His appearance is quite ugly, with a pair of slender, broom-like eyebrows slightly yellowish, spanning across the upper half of his swollen, puffy face. Below, his eyes are as small as green beans, which is quite incongruous. His nose is square and straight, yet the nostrils point skyward; his mouth is somewhat large, revealing a set of black and yellow mixed teeth. Two small, yellowish mustaches curl downwards on his lips, complementing the eyebrows, and when he speaks, they quiver, provoking laughter.

Xiao Dan said: "But later, weren't you rescued by Second Uncle and Fourth Uncle together? That time, you even endured a slap from Second Uncle and were beaten half to death, lying in bed for more than three months."

Little Dan's heart surged with emotion, and after gritting his teeth, he said in a low voice: "Godfather, I will listen to you!"

Chang Yanwu, feeling a sudden rush of emotions, agreed on the time and place for the meeting with Xiao Dan before following Cui Yan'e. Little did he know that this was a trap; upon arrival, Cui Yan'e immediately turned against him and joined forces with the Gu brothers, Gu Yan'dai and Gu Yan'dou, to launch a joint attack on Chang Yanwu, nearly costing him his life on the spot

"It seems there isn't any," Xiao Dan replied, but recalling the situation of Luo Niu guarding outside the house every night, he hurriedly added, "It's hard to say."

Chang Yanwu nodded his head, which was larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, resembling an inverted gourd, and said: "Fortunately, your godfather has a strong fate; otherwise, you would have to live alone from now on"

Chang Yanwu scolded, "Fool! That's why I want you to bring both of them out. When the time comes, just separate them; one of them will surely be left alone, and then our opportunity will arise"

Chang Yanwu shook his head and came up with an idea, his face filled with sorrow as he said: "I won't hit you, com.com. After all the hard work raising you, how could your godfather bear to truly strike you? Do you think I plotted against Luo Niu for my own sake? Your godfather is doing it for your strange illness. I am already of considerable age, yet I still ponder the so-called heavenly principles! But how old are you? If you cannot find a remedy for your illness from the celestial star map, how many more years can you live? Do you think I plotted against Luo Niu for my own sake? Your godfather is doing it for your strange illness. I am already of considerable age, yet I still ponder the so-called heavenly principles! But how old are you? If you cannot find a remedy for your illness from the celestial star map, how many more years can you live? Can you bear to let your godfather become a white-haired person sending off a black-haired one?"

Xiao Dan had already noticed the injury on Chang Yanwu's shoulder and the haggard expression on his face. The rare smile, which was as pleasant as the afternoon sun, vanished in an instant. He asked softly, "Who has hurt you this time, sir?"

"Forget it, forget it. Hoping you will say three sentences is no better than expecting a rooster to lay eggs." Chang Yanwu pushed away Xiao Dan's hand, straightened his waist, and said with a smile: "Good boy, your cultivation has improved. Has that strange illness acted up these past few days?"

Little Egg chuckled and patted his head, saying: "The Lord of the Luo Mansion is a good person. Moreover, he has already shown me the Celestial Star Map. It would be pointless to think of anything else. Little Egg will definitely remember those star maps well and teach them to my godfather in the future"

Chang Yanwu, after listening to him, was taken aback and asked, "So simple? Impossible. Are you cutting corners in your explanation?"

Chang Yanwu chuckled and said, "Silly child, you are certainly not worth much. But do not forget the Guan Hai Ice Sword from my master’s sect, as well as the profound and extensive Northern Sea techniques. They are surely pretending to gain your trust, only to seek your godfather's confidence, and in the end—heh heh!" He raised his hand and made a gesture of cutting his throat.

Xiao Dan remained silent. Chang Yanwu, seeing that his persuasion was in vain, kicked him in the stomach and angrily said: "Why are you protecting Luo Niu so much? Is he your godfather or am I your godfather? In just a few days, you have learned to go against me?"

This time, Chang Yanwu originally planned to take Xiao Dan to Tianlei Mountain Villa to steal a copy of the second volume of "Tian Dao." However, just before setting off, he received an invitation from his third senior sister, "Miao Xianzi" Cui Yan'e, asking him to join forces against their seventh junior brother, "Yan Guo Ba Mao" Gu Yan'dai, and their junior brother, "Yi Mao Bu Ba" Gu Yan'dou.

Chang Yanwu, whose small eyes were originally wide open, blinked and finally, in a state of helplessness, sighed, "Are you really foolish or just pretending to be foolish?! What do you think we should do about the situation at hand?"

With such incompetent disciples, the Immortal of Beihai would surely be driven to his grave, no matter how resilient he was. He considered himself unfortunate and decided to completely neglect the Eight Ghosts of Beihai, refusing to teach them any of his profound skills and allowing them to misbehave as they pleased. At the same time, he vowed never to take on another disciple to avoid receiving a ninth troublesome apprentice.

He was so agitated that he coughed up two mouthfuls of blood-stained phlegm. While Xiao Dan helped Chang Yanwu by patting his chest and rubbing his back, he also used his "Great Dream Divine Skill" to clear the blocked and injured meridians and vital energy in his godfather's shoulders

Little Dan shook his head. Chang Yanwu knew that his beloved godson was unwilling to retaliate against Luo Niu. Suppressing his anger, he advised, "We don't really want to kill those two children; we just want Luo Niu to obediently hand over the real thing. You need not worry, godfather will be very careful when taking action, and will definitely not harm them."

His words were filled with sorrow and deep emotion, and as he spoke, Xiao Dan felt more pained than if he had been struck with a fist. With red-rimmed eyes, he said, "Then... can't we think of another way?"

Little Egg puzzledly said: "Godfather, I am of no use to them, and the Lord of the Luo Mansion wouldn't be a weasel, would he?"

Thanks to Chang Yanwu's cleverness and quick thinking, he was able to devise a series of cunning plans. Meanwhile, Cui Yan'e and the others wanted to force him to reveal the message left by their late master but were reluctant to resort to extreme measures, which allowed him to narrowly escape a crisis. After finally shaking off his pursuers, Chang Yanwu found a place to recuperate for several days. Once his injuries had improved significantly, he set off for Tianlei Mountain Villa to meet up with Xiaodan.

Chang Yanwu increasingly found this reasoning compelling, almost forgetting the existence of Xiao Dan as he muttered to himself: "It must be those few scoundrels again, I wonder which one wants to hitch a ride on Luo Niu's ship to secretly leak mhetushu.com. In that case, why not play along and agree to cooperate with Luo Niu, then trick him into handing over the second volume of his 'Tian Dao' first."

The Eight Demons of Beihai certainly had their suspicions that the Beihai Immortal Elder was plotting against them. Unfortunately, the allure of the sect's ultimate skills and the Guanhai Ice Sword was simply too great for anyone to willingly give up.

Gu Zhi took the initiative to withdraw the surveillance on Xiao Dan. It was not that he completely trusted Xiao Dan, but rather through the incident of infiltrating the Black Ice Snow Prison that night, Gu Zhi had already realized that this seemingly wooden and dull boy indeed had some skills, and his own subordinates could not keep an eye on him. If Xiao Dan were to expose this matter to Luo Niu, he would inevitably face complaints.

The reason these eight individuals turned against each other lies precisely with their master. It is said that the old man, during his lifetime, referred to himself as "The Immortal of Beihai". He was indeed a remarkable talent, proficient in the arts of creation, and his cultivation was not inferior to that of the twenty top masters of both the righteous and demonic paths who were renowned throughout the land.

Before he finished speaking, Chang Yanwu slapped his thigh and exclaimed: "Indeed, it is a weasel wishing a chicken a Happy New Year, with no good intentions!"

Chang Yanwu pretended to be unable to break free and said with a bitter smile: "If I don't go, am I just going to watch you walk ahead of me? As the saying goes, 'Even a tiger does not eat its own cubs.' Although you are not my own Chang Laowu, I still cannot stand by and watch you die!"

Xiao Dan nodded and said: "I explained everything to them, of course, including who you, Master, are."

Chang Yanwu's eyes flickered with deep-seated resentment as he bitterly remarked: "As the old saying goes, 'A woman's heart is the most venomous.' This is certainly true. Your third aunt feigned an invitation for me to join forces against the Seventh, yet when the moment arrived, they conspired together to plot against me. Heh heh, if I, Chang Laowu, do not avenge this grudge, I shall be unworthy of the title 'Divine Machine Master.' Let us wait and see what unfolds, riding the donkey while watching the performance!

Ah? Chang Yanwu almost shouted out loud, but quickly lowered his voice and said: "Impossible! You must be mistaken. Or, Luo Niu thinks you are too foolish and has used a fake image to deceive you."

Little Egg exclaimed in surprise: "Are you saying... kidnapping?"

This secret has generally been mentioned by Xiao Dan in conversations with Chang Yanwu. However, what exactly the Northern Sea Immortal discussed with the adoptive father, and what unique qualities the Guanhai Ice Sword possesses, are always subjects that Chang Yanwu speaks of with great reticence, unwilling to delve deeper into the matter

Chang Yanwu muttered: "How can you know it won't work if you haven't tried? Of course, it's impossible to confront them head-on like trying to pull teeth from a tiger's mouth, but we can find ways to play it slyly. Don't forget, your godfather is an expert in this area."

Chang Yanwu fought for a long time, exhausted and panting, with his wounds aching. He also understood that Xiao Dan's stubborn and foul-tempered nature had surfaced; even if he were beaten to death, he would not yield. With no other choice, he stopped and lamented, "Heaven is blind! How did I end up with such a rebellious and unfilial son? It truly drives me to the brink of death!"

Little Dan was stunned, his eyes wide open as he said: "That's not possible; they may not be willing to go out. Besides, every time we leave the village, Uncle Gu always follows. With him around, we can't take action."

Just as Xiao Dan was increasingly worried about Chang Yanwu, he finally found the mark left by his godfather on an inconspicuous square stone by the lakeside that afternoon.

Little Dan just began to speak: "It's great, but—" When he was interrupted by Chang Yanwu, who forcefully tugged at his beard and said: "This matter is not easy to discuss, but as the old saying goes, there is nothing difficult in the world for those who are determined. One must plan before taking action, and there will surely be a solution."

The enormous stone that had been hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground at this moment. Little Egg quietly wiped away the marks with his hand and, as if nothing had happened, made a large circle by the lake. After confirming that there was absolutely no one following or monitoring him, he suddenly darted into a birch forest and vanished in the blink of an eye

Chang Yanwu exclaimed in anger, "Why do you always bring up the wrong topic? As the saying goes, 'The first time is a learning experience, the second time is familiar.' With the experience from the last time, we absolutely cannot fail again this time"

After leaving the white birch forest, Little Egg stealthily traveled south with the wind for about a tea time. The roadside was overgrown with weeds and gradually became desolate. Suddenly, from a thicket of grass, which was taller than a person, a dry, yellowish hand shot out swiftly, reaching for Little Egg's left shoulder.

He stroked the curled beard on his chin with his fingers, furrowing his brow as he thought and said: "Luo Niu has possessed the Celestial Path Star Map for many years, and he must have gained numerous insights and experiences. He will certainly record these things to pass on to his children... Indeed, this is the very principle!"

Xiao Dan hesitated for a moment and honestly said, "I just can't remember those star maps, I'm afraid I won't be able to draw them well"

Regrettably, these eight individuals are not easy to deal with. From the very first day of entering the sect, they have been secretly competing with each other for the treasured "Guanhai Ice Sword" cherished by the North Sea Immortal. It is no wonder they are so driven; after all, there is only one Guanhai Ice Sword, yet the master has taken in eight disciples at once.

However, when faced with his flickering, cold, and solitary gaze, most people would probably find it hard to smile. Only Xiao Dan genuinely expressed joy, saying: "Godfather, you have come!"

Seeing the heart-wrenching expression of his godfather, Xiao Dan felt a twinge of guilt. He got up and quietly knelt in front of Chang Yanwu, saying softly: "Please don't be angry, sir. If you really are upset, then just hit me a couple more times."

Little Egg corrected, "It's not just a glance or two. In fact, for the past ten days or so, I have been studying those star maps every night"

Xiao Dan felt a great sense of disbelief in his heart, thinking that Luo Niu, possessing the unparalleled cultivation of the Heavenly Dao Star Map, would never covet an ice sword whose shadow he couldn't even grasp, nor the seemingly unimpressive "ultimate skill" of the North Sea from his adoptive father's sect. However, he preferred to keep these thoughts to himself rather than provoke or irritate his esteemed adoptive father.

Xiao Dan Nena said: "In fact... there is no need for you to be so concerned, Godfather. I have already seen the Celestial Path Star Map"

Xiao Dan said: "I don't think so. I believe those images are real, and the Lord of the Luo Mansion should not be mistaken in showing them to me"

Little Dan, feeling helpless, could only pick up a dry grass stem and squat down to start drawing. As he drew, he pondered, and after spending nearly half an hour, he still had not completed a single piece titled "Endless Life." Often, he would finish one part, turn back to reflect, and feel that something was amiss, hastily erasing it with the sole of his shoe, racking his brain to redraw it.

Little Dan shook his head like a drum, repeatedly saying: "No way, it's too dangerous. Not to mention that the master of the Luo family has such high cultivation, Uncle Gu, Uncle Liao, and Master Lei all look like fierce gods. We have no chance of success."

Chang Yanwu scoffed lightly, "Who do you think you are, able to discern the authenticity of the second volume of 'Tao of Heaven' with just a glance or two?"

After Xiao Dan finished being scolded by Chang Yanwu, he whispered, "That cannot be copied casually; even if it is drawn on paper from memory, it is possible that the true meaning will be completely lost and rendered useless"

He also stopped sitting, stood up, and paced back and forth around the little egg, muttering something incomprehensible. Suddenly, he came to a halt, his eyes shining, and said: "Got it! Doesn't Luo Niu have a pair of children? If we can get our hands on them, why would we fear that Luo Niu wouldn't bow his head and obediently hand over the true copy of the second volume of 'Tian Dao' along with his insights?"

Chang Yanwu swallowed a mouthful of saliva and helplessly said: "As the old saying goes, 'Dragons give birth to dragons, phoenixes give birth to phoenixes, and mice give birth to children that can dig holes.' I, Chang Laowu, with my three-inch tongue that never falters, can make even the dead laugh, so why have I had such bad luck to take in a foolish child like you as my godson? Not even three sticks can produce a muffled fart!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Dan's tensed muscles immediately relaxed, and he crouched down to slip into the grass. There, he saw a bald man in a gray robe, appearing to be in his forties or fifties, sitting cross-legged on the ground. His complexion was a yellowish hue, and his right shoulder was wrapped in a bandage, suggesting he had sustained a serious injury

Xiao Dan shook his head, and Chang Yanwu, exasperated, said: "You fool, no matter how complex that star map is, you shouldn't be completely unable to comprehend even a little of it, right?"

Little Dan curled up on the ground, using his hands to protect his head. He neither tried to dodge nor begged for mercy, simply enduring it. After all, his godfather's punches and kicks had long become a part of his daily life, and he did not care about this additional beating. Moreover, his godfather would not truly harm him, for who would take care of him in his old age otherwise

Chang Yanwu, bewildered and confused, said: "Then what are you doing, staring at the stars and daydreaming?"

Chang Yanwu was taken aback and scolded, "That is so you remember the benefits of your godfather; one must not forget the source of the water they drink. What nonsense is this about the cow and the bird?"

After the passing of the esteemed master, the disciples beat their chests and stamped their feet, weeping profusely in mourning. Following the memorial, a new round of conflict began in the hall of mourning. Each person was eager to know the last words left by the North Sea Immortal, yet none were willing to disclose what they had heard. Initially, there was mutual suspicion and quarrels, but eventually, the most hot-tempered second disciple, "Thunder King" Chu Yanlie, took the lead in attacking. After a chaotic battle, everyone left injured and dissatisfied.

After yet another round of punches and kicks, he asked Xiao Dan, "You little brat, will you agree or not, will you agree or not?"

Little Dan shook his head, and Chang Yanwu muttered to himself: "How strange, where could such good fortune come from? Offering kindness without reason is either deceitful or thieving. Hmph, Luo Niu and the others must have ulterior motives. Tell me, do they know who my master is?"

Therefore, Chang Yanwu firmly believed that beneath the surface kindness lay an unspeakable conspiracy and scheme, which he had not yet fully understood. He pondered and asked, "Suppose that is indeed a genuine copy of the second volume of 'Tian Dao', how much have you comprehended so far?"

Little Egg said: "I waited for you by the lake, and unknowingly fell asleep, only to be buried by the heavy snow, allowing them to rescue the frozen people back to the Luo residence. The master of the Luo residence saw that I was homeless, and thus permitted me to stay in the residence while I awaited your arrival"

Little Dan thought to himself: "I am truly foolish. Therefore, with your esteemed presence, all I need to do is listen attentively."

Chang Yanwu laughed inwardly, yet he was unaware that Xiao Dan was also contemplating: "One cannot go against the words of a godfather, but it should be acceptable to subtly give a hint to the Tiger siblings and let them off the hook a bit! This wouldn't be considered betraying my godfather; at most, he would discover it later and give me a beating."

Xiao Dan understood that Chang Yanwu's words were mostly meant to scare himself, but he did not dare to let him go. He reached out and hugged Chang Yanwu's legs from behind, exclaiming: "Godfather, don't go!"

"Are you teaching me?" Chang Yanwu couldn't help but chuckle, and soon his round face became serious as he said, "No, this matter cannot be left as it is; I need to think it over."

Little Egg replied: "No, I haven't been contemplating these celestial maps at all these days"

Little Egg bitterly said, "Little Egg is willing; Godfather, you may just wait for my good news."

For several consecutive days thereafter, Xiao Dan would rest during the day and study diagrams at night, always accompanied by Luo Niu. After waking up in the afternoon, he would take a stroll by the lake, carefully searching for Chang Yanwu's hidden marks. However, nearly half a month had passed since the agreed deadline, and his godfather still had not appeared.

The little egg, completely dizzy from following Chang Yanwu's constantly moving figure, asked, "How do you play in the shade?"

Chang Yanwu chuckled with delight, saying: "You have been living at his residence for quite some time now; have you become familiar with Luo Niu's pair of children? After you return, find an excuse to invite them out to play outside the estate, and then we can find a secluded spot to catch them off guard—" He clasped his hands together as if gripping a small chick, chuckling mischievously, "Got it, silly son?"

After letting out a sigh, he changed the subject and asked, "How did you manage to sneak into the Luo residence? It certainly surprised your godfather quite a bit."

I don't believe it, "Chang Yanwu's eyes turned, and he said: "Haven't you remembered it for many days? Now draw it on the ground for me to see."

Chang Yanwu felt a surge of joy, realizing there was a way forward. He sighed deeply and said: "It has been over ten years; how many methods have we considered? If it weren't for being left with no other options, would your godfather have risked bringing you to Tianlei Villa to steal the second volume of 'Tian Dao'? Good child, your godfather does not wish to see you become a short-lived ghost. I will risk my life this time to help you retrieve the celestial map of 'Tian Dao'!"

When it comes to the emotional moment, Chang Yanwu, with a tear in his eye, passionately declared: "Enough, you are inherently kind-hearted, and I cannot blame you. I will go alone to Tianlei Mountain Villa and the Tu Shu, to find Luo Niu and ask for the items! At worst, I will exchange my life for his!"

Chang Yanwu gave Xiao Dan a light slap on the head and laughed while scolding, "Flatterer, do you think I don't understand your intentions? You don't want your godfather to trouble Luo Niu again, right?"

Therefore, he simply withdrew the covert surveillance, becoming increasingly vigilant and unwilling to relax, as if he were convinced that Xiao Dan must be a person with ulterior motives

It is not surprising, after all, that for decades, the fierce rivalry among the eight disciples has lasted too long, and suddenly discovering an extraordinary person like Luo Niu is simply a subversion of the logic of worldly affairs

Little Egg could not help but ask: "Godfather, did you not say that the secret of Beihai must never be disclosed, not even to me?"

Yes. Xiaodan's ears had long been calloused by Chang Yanwu's incessant recitation of ancient sayings and proverbs, to the point that they were nearly blocked. No matter how much his godfather droned on, he would only respond with a simple word.

Chang Yanwu rolled his eyes and said, "Not bad, it's indeed kidnapping! We have done it before, didn't we kidnap your second uncle's precious grandson last time?"

After half a day of gesturing, Chang Yanwu could no longer bear to watch. He kicked Xiaodan in the rear and gritted his teeth, saying: "Stop drawing, are you sprinkling sesame seeds on a pancake?"

Little Dan was grimacing, lying on the ground and said: "My godfather taught me that one must not be ungrateful in life"

Chang Yanwu spent nearly half an hour vividly recounting this harrowing adventure. Xiao Dan remained silent, focusing solely on channeling energy to heal him. At the most thrilling moments, he would merely let out a soft "ah" to show his support.

Upon hearing the sound of the wind, Xiao Dan instinctively executed the Cloud-Dispersing Technique, drifting to the right and countering with a strike aimed at the opponent's acupoint. Just as the move was initiated, a voice from the bushes called out softly: "It’s me, quickly hide in here"

Observing that his master's cultivation was as vast as the ocean, he felt increasingly frustrated that after decades of practice, he had only learned a mere fraction. The Eight Ghosts of the North Sea grew even more discontented and fought more fiercely. He could only hope that once the old man departed this world, he would be able to take the lead and gather all the unique skills of the North Sea along with the Ice Sword of the Sea into his own possession

For over thirty years, this open and covert struggle has been in full swing, and the longevity of the North Sea Immortal has finally reached its end. Before his passing, he summoned eight disciples into his cave for a lengthy private discussion, the content of which naturally pertained to the North Sea's ultimate teachings and the location of the Ice Sword of the Converging Sea. However, every statement was shrouded in ambiguity, and he concluded with, "I have already shared the other secrets with your fellow senior brothers; after I ascend, you may inquire with them to gain clarity." After such convolutions, each of the eight disciples was left bewildered, having been named once by him. He reiterated, "I have already shared the other secrets with your fellow senior brothers; after I ascend, you may inquire with them to gain clarity." Thus, after this roundabout exchange, each of the eight disciples remained utterly ignorant, having been named once by him.

More than twenty years ago, after the "Extreme Polar Fairy Mansion" where the Northern Sea Immortal resided had been turned upside down by eight individuals countless times without any success, the Eight Ghosts of the Northern Sea could no longer endure the solitude and gradually made their way to the Central Land. Relying on the rudimentary skills taught by their master, they surprisingly made quite a name for themselves, subtly approaching the legendary "Nine Demons of Tianlu" from years past

Little Egg said: "Uncle Luo mentioned that with my current cultivation, it is difficult for me to comprehend the star map, so he advised me to first memorize them."

Xiao Dan had long been accustomed to the infighting among Chang Yanwu and his fellow disciples, and found it no longer strange. Since he could remember, he had watched his good godfather occasionally rallying distant relatives to attack his uncles, and at other times inciting his elder and fourth uncles to hunt down his second uncle. Naturally, there were also a few instances where these individuals turned the tables and joined forces to pursue him, nearly costing him his life. However, after a few months, the enemies would still meet each other with broad smiles, calling each other brothers, as if they had forgotten the pain of their injuries.

Chang Yanwu rolled his eyes and said: "I knew it... It's fine, you can at least sketch out the general idea, right? Let me take a look at whether this drawing is real or not."

"What is this?" Chang Yanwu said with a glare, "Every time after an episode, you have been seriously ill and your strength has diminished drastically. Now, seeing you looking so vigorous, it is certainly true that you are fine. As the ancient saying goes, 'The falling leaves indicate autumn,' which means that many things can be understood by careful observation, allowing one to deduce their origins and truths from subtle clues. Haven't I taught you this?"