Chapter 1631: Chapter 1631: Side Quest, New Year

Ye Feng took the initiative to offer help.

Because by helping the Black Prison Demonic Beast, he was actually helping himself too. After all, collecting the Evil Thought Fruit required hunting down criminals, and during this process, he could absorb some of the energy to enhance himself.

Therefore, Ye Feng decided to act.

Benefiting both others and himself; mutual advantage.

"Roar!"

Upon hearing Ye Feng willing to help, the Black Prison Demonic Beast was deeply moved and opened its mouth to spit out a crescent-shaped sharp white tooth.

"Is this... a weapon?"

Ye Feng caught the beast tooth and felt the fierce aura within it. If erupted instantaneously, it could even kill a Ninety-five Layer Immortal Emperor.

The only downside is that it can only be used once.

For Ye Feng, who owned the Myriad Spirits Treasure Vase, the tooth wasn’t of much significance.

Yet, Ye Feng still expressed his gratitude.

The Black Prison Demonic Beast, despite suffering heavy injuries, still gathered its strength to transform it into a tooth and gave it to him as assistance; naturally, gratitude was due.

"Senior, we’re heading off now. Rest assured, I’ll definitely help you acquire more Evil Thought Fruits as soon as possible to aid in your recovery to your peak state."

Ye Feng waved goodbye.

"Roar!" The Black Prison Demonic Beast nodded and laboriously extended a sharp claw, waving towards the distance.

Ding!

An Evil Thought Crystal flew over, hovering in front of Ye Feng, looking rather exquisite.

"What is this?" Xia Yao questioned, puzzled.

"Evil Thought Crystal. After eliminating those universe criminals with extreme evil thoughts, the Evil Thought Crystal absorbs the emitted malice, and when sufficiently energized, it can condense into a mature Evil Thought Fruit."

Ye Feng explained.

Xia Yao exclaimed in surprise, "How do you know this?"

Ye Feng shrugged and said, "I’ve been here to investigate the Black Prison before and personally witnessed the birth and maturation of several Evil Thought Fruits."

"You do have quite a rich life experience."

Xia Yao couldn’t help but sigh.

"Senior, we’re off now." Ye Feng turned his head, waved at the Black Prison Demonic Beast.

"Hmm." The Black Prison Demonic Beast nodded.

High up in the sky.

Xia Yao and Ye Feng flew rapidly.

Since the Black Prison was shattered by the Shattered Gate, the formidable restrictions here were significantly weakened, allowing anyone above the Thirty-third Layer Immortal Emperor to fly.

"Alas! I didn’t expect, the heinous undercover was actually in the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom."

Xia Yao suddenly sighed.

"When the forest is big, there are all kinds of birds. When a nation prospers to a certain extent, there will naturally be detestable undercovers and traitors."

Ye Feng expressed understanding.

"Speaking of which, I’m a bit concerned about my life after resigning as State Preceptor. I always feel it’s a bit dangerous."

Xia Yao spoke softly.

"Resign?" Ye Feng was puzzled.

Xia Yao was silent for a moment, then decided to reveal some matters, including that after resigning as State Preceptor, one would lose the Supreme Treasure - Purple Fragrance Divine King Cauldron, and during future cultivation, they would suffer from cultivation deviation, ultimately perishing.

"How can it be like this?" Ye Feng was greatly shocked.

It’s undoubtedly suspicious.

If one or two State Preceptors suffered from deviation and died, it wouldn’t be odd, but every State Preceptor after resignation suffered from deviation and died, then it becomes very suspicious.

"Seems like the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom harbors a big fish."

Ye Feng said.

"More than just a big fish, it’s like a deep-sea shark, frightening." Xia Yao lamented, "I intend to leave the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom after resigning as State Preceptor and plan to venture outside."

"Sure! Then, you’re always welcome to visit Misty Sect, I’ll prepare tea for you."

Ye Feng chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yao was quite touched.

She had already stated how dangerous the undercover in the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom was, yet Ye Feng was still willing to welcome her, which proved he was a friend worth making.

She felt even more affinity towards Misty Sect.

After a cup of tea.

In front of the shattered tower of the Black Prison.

Ye Feng and Xia Yao finally arrived, standing amidst the ruins, looking towards the distant Immortal Realm Continent.

"State Preceptor Xia Yao!"

"And Sect Leader Ye Feng."

"You both finally emerged; we just heard of a terrifying explosion within the Black Prison and extreme law fluctuations, what exactly happened?"

Many cultivators gathered around.

They dreaded the Black Prison and didn’t dare to venture in.

"Nothing much." Xia Yao lightly shook her head, looking at Ye Feng beside her, "Call upon me when hunting those criminals."

"Sure!" Ye Feng nodded.

With Xia Yao involved, he could hide his trump card and wait to identify who was the mastermind before taking action.

"Next, I’ll head back to the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom and clean up the mess of the cross-year celebration; it’s truly embarrassing that such an incident occurred during what should be a festive time."

Xia Yao expressed her frustration.

"These matters aren’t within our control; let’s part here. It’s New Year’s Eve today, and I need to return to the sect and celebrate with the disciples."

Ye Feng cupped his hands to say goodbye.

"Farewell!"

Xia Yao also cupped her hands and departed.

As for those cultivators staying by the Black Prison entrance, they merely glanced inside but dared not go in, eventually leaving one by one.

...

On the way back to the sect.

Ye Feng was about to ponder something.

Suddenly, the system prompt sound rang out in thin air.

[Ding! Side quest unlocked.]

[Side Quest]

[Objective: Help the Black Prison Demonic Beast collect nine mature Evil Thought Fruits]

[Duration: One year]

[Reward: Three Special Lucky Bags, Enlightening Ancient Tome "The Book of Good and Evil"]

[Note: Quest accepted]

Seeing the task rewards, Ye Feng was quite tempted, but before he decided whether to accept, he noticed it was already in an accepted state by default.

"I understand now!"

"Since I already promised to help the Black Prison Demonic Beast, it automatically accepted this side quest for me."

Ye Feng thought.

"To complete this task within a year? It doesn’t seem too difficult."

He tore through space and arrived at Misty Peak.

Currently, it was New Year’s Eve.

In Misty Sect’s main plaza, the Elders, Stewards, Disciples, and the Spiritual Beast were all seated, quietly watching the empty seat of the Sect Leader’s throne.

"Were they all waiting for me?"

Ye Feng felt touched, landing in the sect’s main plaza at the throne of the Sect Leader, looking around.

"The Sect Master Uncle is back!"

Shi Lei excitedly jumped up, and promptly, Mo Ying, Li Jiaojiao, Huo Yunjie, Long Tianxing, and other disciples stood up, respectfully saluting.

They had initially gone to the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom to attend the cross-year celebration, but chaos broke out later, and Ye Feng and Xia Yao went to chase down the Black Prison Master beforehand, instructing Shi Lei and others to return first to prevent any home invasion.

Thus, they had already returned long ago.

Afterwards, they always waited for Ye Feng.

They believed Ye Feng would definitely come back.

"Welcome, Sect Leader!"

Other sect members also saluted respectfully.

Seeing everyone, Ye Feng was filled with emotions, realizing how quickly time passed, as the ninth year was coming to an end.

Tomorrow marks a new year.

It will soon be the time to recruit the tenth generation of disciples.

"Sit down!"

Ye Feng’s thoughts returned to reality, as he sat on the Sect Leader’s throne, waved his hand, and Shi Lei and others finally sat down, still watching Ye Feng.

"I never expected the cross-year celebration in the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom to be so perilous, with so much happening. But thankfully, there are no major problems for now."

Ye Feng raised his wine cup and said.

Everyone relaxed upon hearing this.

"Let’s enjoy the New Year happily and temporarily not think about those troubling matters." After finishing, Ye Feng drained his cup of wine.

"Cheers to the Sect Leader!"

Everyone also drank the medicinal wine, accompanying Ye Feng through an extremely exhilarating year-end gathering.

[Goodnight!]

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