“Crane Brother, your feathers have become much prettier!”
“It seems you’ve gained quite a lot from your recent Cultivation!”
He Xiuyuan, who was nearby, opened his eyes after finishing his Cultivation.
Then, He Xiuyuan quickly noticed the changes in the Immortal Crane beside him.
At this moment, the feathers on the Immortal Crane’s body were already pure white, appearing extraordinarily divine at a glance.
The Immortal Crane, hearing this, still didn't reply, only habitually lowered its head to preen its feathers.
However, when its beak touched its feathers, it slid off smoothly, as if its entire body of feathers were High Grade silk, soft and delicate.
He Xiuyuan was already accustomed to the Immortal Crane's demeanor and smiled at the sight.
“Crane Brother, I’ve been here for quite some time; it’s time for me to leave today.”
As He Xiuyuan spoke, the Immortal Crane’s movements suddenly stopped, and then it looked up at He Xiuyuan.
“I told you, I still need to go to Sanxian Island.”
Seeing this, He Xiuyuan gently explained.
The Immortal Crane didn't reply, but came before He Xiuyuan and gently bent its neck.
The meaning was clear: it wanted to send He Xiuyuan off.
Seeing this, He Xiuyuan reached out and stroked the Immortal Crane, then, without ceremony, picked up his meager luggage and directly mounted the Immortal Crane’s back.
The Immortal Crane flapped its wings, soaring high, carrying He Xiuyuan towards the outside of the Mount Shi Fang.
In just a moment, He Xiuyuan saw Shifang Village in the distance ahead.
The Immortal Crane began to descend at this point, and a moment later, Shifang Village was right before them.
It was still early, and soon, people from Shifang Village noticed the unusual sight in the sky.
Under the gaze of the Shifang Village villagers, they saw a figure sitting on the back of the Immortal Crane in the sky, slowly descending towards them.
The sight was like an Immortal from the mountains, riding an Immortal Crane down to the mortal world.
All the villagers couldn't help but gasp, their eyes staring blankly at the scene before them.
The children in the village also looked up at this moment.
Especially upon seeing He Xiuyuan on the Immortal Crane’s back, they cried out in surprise.
“Is that… Mr. He?”
They remembered He Xiuyuan, after all, He Xiuyuan had given them meat back then!
Hearing the children’s calls, Shitian Yu, who was nearby, couldn't help but look up.
When he saw the familiar figure, he was also stunned.
That really was Brother He… No… no, that’s not right.
Perhaps he shouldn’t call the other party Brother anymore…
How could he call someone who could ride an Immortal Crane out Brother?
Earlier, when he saw He Xiuyuan open his umbrella and the rain fell, he already felt that He Xiuyuan was somewhat extraordinary.
But at that time, he didn't think much of it.
However, upon seeing him now, he finally realized the extraordinary nature of Mr. He before him.
Shixiaoya, who was nearby, also curiously observed He Xiuyuan at this scene.
Especially looking at the Immortal Crane, which appeared so full of Immortal Qi, her eyes were filled with longing.
The Immortal Crane’s feathers look like they’d be so nice to touch!
This was a thought in Shixiaoya’s mind.
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The Immortal Crane landed.
He Xiuyuan dismounted from the Immortal Crane’s back, looked at the stopped Immortal Crane, hesitated slightly, then still opened his mouth to ask.
“Are you not coming with me?”
Seeing the Immortal Crane stop here, He Xiuyuan roughly guessed that the Immortal Crane wouldn't leave with him, but he still couldn't help but press the question.
The Immortal Crane let out a soft cry, then gently flapped its wings, its body appearing very light as it flew up, then disappeared from sight.
Watching the Immortal Crane fly away, He Xiuyuan sighed.
Within the Mount Shi Fang, that Daoist is buried.
The Immortal Crane had guarded him for so many years here; it was normal that it was unwilling to leave now.
Never mind, he could always come back to see the Immortal Crane in the future anyway.
However, this meant he would have to find other ways to search for Sanxian Island.
Originally, if the Immortal Crane had left with him, He Xiuyuan could have had the Immortal Crane take him to wander around the East Sea.
That way, finding Sanxian Island should have been relatively simple.
What a pity.
Thinking this, He Xiuyuan no longer dwelled on it, immediately turned around, and prepared to leave.
However, just at this moment, a call from nearby stopped He Xiuyuan.
“Mr. He…”
Shitian Yu stood not far away, looking at He Xiuyuan with a desire to approach, yet also a hint of fear.
Seeing an old acquaintance, He Xiuyuan couldn't help but smile.
“What is it?”
He Xiuyuan took a few steps forward, closing the distance between them.
Seeing that He Xiuyuan was not so unapproachable, Shitian Yu immediately breathed a sigh of relief and, leading the child beside him, quickly walked towards He Xiuyuan.
“Mr. He… Are you an Immortal?”
Hesitantly, Shitian Yu asked cautiously.
“You think too highly of me.”
He Xiuyuan shook his head, “I am merely a Cultivator who understands a few minor Spells. If I were truly an Immortal, I would have cured your father with a flick of my finger.”
Shitian Yu thought about it and realized he was right.
If He Xiuyuan were an Immortal, why would he leave money for himself; he could have just cured his father directly.
However, with He Xiuyuan’s abilities, even if he wasn’t an Immortal, he must be quite close, right?
After all, he was a person who could be carried by an Immortal Crane.
“Thank you so much for this silver, Mr. He. If I, Shitian Yu, earn enough silver in the future, I will definitely repay you.”
Shitian Yu quickly expressed his gratitude at this moment.
He had already decided that this kindness must be repaid.
However, He Xiuyuan waved his hand upon hearing this, “There’s no need for that. Money is merely an external possession to me; you don’t need to worry about it so much.”
“There are many jackals, wolves, and tigers in the Mount Shi Fang. If you enter the mountains, you still need to be extra careful.”
During this time, He Xiuyuan had indeed beaten some fierce creatures in those mountains, but for the sake of safety, the villagers here still needed to be careful.
Shitian Yu quickly nodded in agreement upon hearing He Xiuyuan’s words, indicating that he understood the matter.
He Xiuyuan nodded at this, then waved his hand, “If there’s nothing else, I won’t linger.”
Saying this, He Xiuyuan walked into the distance.
Shitian Yu watched He Xiuyuan’s departing back, opened his mouth, but couldn't call out.
Such a Expert, he surely wouldn’t linger for Shifang Village.
Earlier, when Mr. He came to their village, he also inquired about the Mount Shi Fang.
He had thought He Xiuyuan was just curious, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.
But if that were the case, wouldn’t that mean… the rumors from the village years ago were true?
Shitian Yu couldn't help but feel a little surprised at this thought.
People from Shifang Village nearby gathered around at this moment, asking Shitian Yu about the recent situation.
Meanwhile, He Xiuyuan disappeared at the end of the road ahead, heading towards the East Sea.
