The latter part of the journey, my heart couldn't remain as calm as before.

Lu Ling cautiously followed by my side.

"Master! Master!"

"Disciple has been waiting for you for a long time!"

Just as we approached the entrance of the cave, a

boy with a red hair tie and braided hair ran towards the old Dao.

"Master, why did you go away for so long?"

"Disciple missed you so much. The senior brothers and sisters ignored me and only focused on cultivating. It's so boring!"

The boy complained with a hoarse voice while tugging at the sleeve of the old Dao.

I stood behind with a slight frown, feeling a bit tense.

"Master has brought a little junior brother back for you."

The old Dao stepped aside, allowing us, the senior brothers, to meet.

I made a shallow bow when I saw the boy who only reached my waistline.

"Senior Brother."

As I called out, memories of Xuan Fang, whom I had recently slain, involuntarily flashed through my mind.

The boy in front of me widened his eyes, making his fierce look even more menacing.

"Master, I don't like him."

"But do you like this thing?"

The old Dao took out a golden bowl and waved it in front of the boy, instantly hooking his soul away.

"Like! Like!"

"Quick, let me taste it! I want to eat it!"

Without waiting for the old Dao's hindrance, he dipped his index finger into the sticky substance, put it in his mouth, and savored it carefully.

If I didn't know what the raw material was, just by watching him close his eyes and savor it, I would believe it was a delicacy.

"Master, Shen Cezi has arrived."

After the boy finished tasting, he remembered to mention the important matter.

The old Dao wasn't angry, just a bit annoyed.

"Always greedy! You should have informed me about such an important matter earlier."

"This time, he can be considered a great contributor."

After saying that, the old Dao turned to look at me.

"If it weren't for Shen Cezi's recommendation, we wouldn't have this master-disciple relationship."

"Come with me and express your gratitude to him."

I nodded and followed the old Dao into the dark and damp cave.