Chapter 608

Chapter 608: A Blissful Life Contrary to Techniques

“If something big is really about to happen, where should we expect it to come from?” Xu Fan pondered.

Xu Fan wasn’t just speculating; he had learned from several painful experiences.

Every time he felt the happiest, something would come along to knock him down.

Just then, Grape’s voice chimed in.

“Master, the natural passages between the two realms that were suppressed in the Source Realm are becoming unstable.”

“The spatial energy released by the expanding natural passage can no longer be fully absorbed by the Source Realm. It’s estimated that within two years, the passage between the two realms in the Lin Sen Fairy City area will reopen.”

“Two years should be enough,” Xu Fan thought for a moment.

“Grape, can you currently control the entrance of the two realms’ passage in the Source Realm?” Xu Fan asked, wanting to send some scouts to check if any beast race remained nearby.

“Right now, I can open a small gap. Anything larger, and I won’t be able to control it,” Grape replied.

“Then let’s start with a small gap. Send the Rain Swallow Beast Sovereign and their clan to take a look and see if that Invincible Beast King is still guarding it,” Xu Fan said.

“Understood, Master.”

Just as Xu Fan finished arranging everything, a massive wave suddenly surged on the spiritual liquid lake, and a giant snake with a single horn leaped up, crashing back down onto the lake’s surface.

Looking at the giant snake, Xu Fan rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

This giant snake was now absorbing five-thousandths of the total spiritual energy produced by the Hidden Spirit Sect each day.

Though it didn’t seem like much, Xu Fan was worried about its future growth.

If it grew to tens of thousands of feet long, it would cost him everything to keep raising it.

“Looks like I need to send someone to the top beast clans to find out how to raise this giant beast. Do we need to sign a contract?”

After the giant snake leaped, it noticed Xu Fan by the lake and swam over affectionately.

It coiled up next to Xu Fan and gently nudged his arm with its head.

This was why Xu Fan kept the giant snake on Hidden Spirit Island, despite its high spiritual energy consumption.

Xu Fan scratched the giant snake’s chin, causing it to hiss softly.

“I don’t even know what else you like to eat besides spiritual energy.”

“Logically, you giant beasts should feed on stars in the Extreme Void Domain, so why don’t you eat spirit ore?” Xu Fan asked, pulling out a piece of artifact-level spirit ore.

The giant snake looked at the spirit ore in Xu Fan’s hand, shook its head, and then dove back into the spiritual liquid lake.

“Could it be that you want milk?” Xu Fan wondered aloud.

“Master, the spirit ore you’ve brought out is too hard; the Star-Swallowing Snake can’t digest it,” Li Xingci said as he approached Xu Fan.

“Oh, you’re awake! You’ve been in the reincarnation dream for quite a while this time,” Xu Fan said, pleased to see his disciple emerge safely.

“Thank you for your concern, Master. My experiences in this lifetime’s reincarnation have been quite extraordinary,” Li Xingci replied.

“This time in the dream, I became a young beast herder in a Thousand Worlds.”

“I helped a great being herd giant beasts, and the giant beast is one of those,” Li Xingci said, handing Xu Fan a jade slip.

“This is the core technique book about herding giant beasts that I got last time. I’m not sure if it’s genuine or not. Please take a look, Master.”

“I feel like the Cycle of Rebirth technique I taught you has drifted a bit from what I originally intended,” Xu Fan said as he took the jade slip.

“When you have time, let me check it over for you,” Xu Fan added.

At that moment, he sensed a strange reincarnation aura coming from his disciple, and he wasn’t sure if it was a good or bad sign.

“Then I’ll trouble you, Master,” Li Xingci said with a smile.

“No need to be so formal,” Xu Fan replied as his consciousness entered the jade slip.

A few pieces of spirit ore appeared in Xu Fan’s hand, and the Phoenix Divine Fire flared up, refining them into a sand-like substance in a specific ratio.

The spiritual liquid lake stirred again, and the giant snake with a single horn poked its head toward Xu Fan like a curious puppy, eyeing the pile of sand-like spirit ore.

Xu Fan waved his hand with a smile, and the pile of spirit ore flew into the giant snake’s mouth.

The giant snake, satisfied, nuzzled Xu Fan’s thigh before retreating back into the spiritual liquid lake, as if it had eaten its fill.

“This is all real,” Li Xingci said, surprised.

“Is this your first time encountering cultivation in the Cycle of Rebirth?” Xu Fan asked seriously.

Li Xingci nodded.

“Does Master have any concerns?”

“For now, stop cultivating. Wait until I refine the Cycle of Rebirth technique further.”

“From my current perspective, it feels a bit rough. Some of the heavenly principles that need to be clarified for you have become too vague.”

Xu Fan waved his hand, projecting the contents of Li Xingci’s earlier suggestions.

“The earlier parts seem fine—they might be true. But the later parts completely contradict the theory,” Xu Fan mused.

“I’ll follow your instructions, Master,” Li Xingci replied.

“Spend more time with your wife and kids when you’re free. Take them out for a stroll.”

“I’ve noticed Elder Rantian has been in seclusion at the east gate for quite a while,” Xu Fan remarked.

“Master, Tian’er has been in seclusion. I suspect there might be an issue with the technique she’s practicing,” Li Xingci said, thinking of his wife’s recent demeanor.

“Why didn’t you mention this sooner? Bring me the technique Elder Rantian is practicing. This isn’t a small matter!”

“Do you think I’m not approachable?” Xu Fan shot a look at his disciple.

“Of course not. I only noticed it recently,” Li Xingci explained.

“Tian’er is a bit stubborn. She might not want to ask for help even when there’s a problem,” Li Xingci added.

“You know, when it comes to techniques, any issue is a big deal for most people. But for me, it’s as simple as eating or drinking.”

“Never mind. When Elder Rantian comes out of seclusion, just bring her to me.”

“Our sect owes a lot to Elder Rantian’s contributions in the early days. We can’t forget that kindness,” Xu Fan said.

“I understand, Master,” Li Xingci nodded.

Three days later, Xu Fan met Su Rantian.

“Elder Rantian, it seems you’ll need to undergo spiritual re-cultivation,” Xu Fan said, looking at her.

“Master Ancestor, what’s wrong with my mother?” Li Chufan asked worriedly.

“Your mother’s technique follows the path of Taishang Forgetting Emotions. While there are ways to adapt it, the technique itself is incomplete.”

“Given how harmonious your family is—with love between husband and wife, filial children, and a sense of fulfillment—it’s almost too perfect. But this emotional state while practicing Taishang Forgetting Emotions has left a hidden flaw in your mother’s body,” Xu Fan explained.

“The Grand Elder is right. I had planned to find a solution myself, and if that didn’t work, I’d come to you.”

“But now, it’s almost too much to handle,” Su Rantian said, her face pale.