The True Man waved at the beaver, and at that moment, a nine-colored lotus blossom rose beneath it, carrying it to the True Man's side.

Li Ye knew his master wouldn't harm it, but he couldn't help feeling a bit worried. However, the beaver, after flying to the True Man's side, jumped directly onto the True Man's shoulder.

"..."

Both the Spiritual Mechanism Vine and Li Ye were surprised.

Even True Man Su Xing didn't expect the little creature to be so bold. But if he didn't want it to, how could the beaver jump onto him?

The audacious beaver stood up straight, joined its paws together, and waved at the True Man, then began a stream of "chitter chitter chitter."

Both present—the person and the vine—could understand what it was saying.

——This creature was seeking enlightenment!

It felt unable to help more Hungry Bones transcend, so it wanted to seek the True Man's assistance.

The True Man smiled slightly and gently tapped the beaver.

The small bell hanging around the beaver's neck automatically detached, and the lotus petals within flew one by one, swirling around. With every rotation, nine-colored radiance imprinted upon them.

After seventy-seven rotations, a lotus flower emerged—almost identical to the one that brought it here but even more sacred.

That lotus emitted a compassionate and holy light, which even from afar made people feel calm, as if faint Buddhist chants could be heard.

At that moment, the True Man suddenly glanced at Li Ye, the smile on his lips deepening. The lotus transformed into a string of nine-colored lotus petal bracelets, dropping onto the beaver's chubby wrist.

Li Ye: "..."

He was certain that his master must've seen the Sun and Moon Ring on his wrist, and that was why he did this!

But this matter, indeed, couldn't be discussed.

He could only smile, "Thank you, Master!"

"This is the little fellow's own opportunity." The True Man waved to send the beaver over to Li Ye's side, "This Dharma Method isn't purely a Divine Technique of the Buddhist Sect; it actually originates from a powerful figure of our Taoism."

Just when Li Ye thought the master would say more, he gently tapped the Spiritual Mechanism Vine's head.

"Show your junior brother the situation with the Hungry Ghost."

"Yes!"

Suddenly, countless vines with green spots grew around the Spiritual Mechanism Vine, interweaving toward the surroundings, quickly transforming into a bluish porcelain-like light screen.

Within that light screen was unexpectedly a mortal town.

However, the town's residents turned out to be Hungry Ghosts.

What's more peculiar, those Hungry Ghosts were living as if they were ordinary people, some setting up stalls for business, others wearing constable uniforms patrolling, and some even busily working for their livelihood.

There were even clearly female Hungry Ghosts holding little Hungry Ghosts and playing with them.

Looking at that light screen, Li Ye felt a sudden chill run up his back.

If they were truly Hungry Ghosts rampantly struggling and wailing, he wouldn't be surprised, but this scene of Hungry Ghosts living like ordinary people made him feel a spine-chilling discordance.

The Spiritual Mechanism Vine explained, "The demonic cultivators from the Hell Path attempted to use Dongcang Town as the center to summon the Hungry Ghost Path to the present world."

When your master and several other masters hurried over, it was already uncontrollable. They could only request the Divinity Transformation Ancestor to take action.

When the Ancestor arrived, he could have used Great Magical Power to wipe out Dongcang Town, but considering the innocent mortals, he used the sect's precious treasure to transform it into a Netherworld.

But unexpectedly, during the Ancestor's Divine Technique, a Divinity Transformation from Hell Path interfered at the cost of his Nascent Soul.

Although the Netherworld formed, mortals couldn't maintain their Human Race appearance and could only live within as Hungry Ghosts.

Due to the Netherworld's nature, Hungry Ghosts have an almost endless lifespan, leading to these people sinking into eternal hunger and pain."

Its tone grew more solemn and carried anger and bitterness toward the end.

"However, that Divinity Transformation didn't have it easy either." True Man Su Xing sneered, "There are plenty of Immortal-Binding Wood among the sect's Divinity Transformations; let's see how many years that elder can endure within them."

This truly relieved some pent-up anger!

Li Ye couldn't help but nod, thinking such people deserved this kind of suffering.

Nonetheless.

"Master, I see the task says to resolve the Hungry Bone."

"How exactly will it be resolved? Is there anything I can help with?" he inquired.

The True Man fixed his gaze on Li Ye, then said, "Originally, the sect's method was to rely on Qi Fortune and Merit to slowly resolve it."

But I know you can conceal your aura and even resemble the Hungry Bone, so I want you to enter the Netherworld's Dongcang Town Small Realm.

As long as you can enter the Netherworld and spread this plant throughout the Dongcang Town Small Realm, you can carry out the salvation of countless Hungry Ghost souls within the Hungry Bone."

He extended his palm.

In his palm floated a blade of grass.

It was surrounded by circle after circle of radiant flames, burning so fiercely that even the sunlight paled in comparison.

[Name]: Heart Grass

[Mood]: None

[State]: Ready to sacrifice its life, using Heart Power as a price, it can lift almost any curse.

The Spirit Plant's Spiritual Power gave Li Ye a sense of being tossed amidst waves, estimating it to be at least above Golden Core level.

"This plant is called Heart Grass, a collaboration between me and my Southern Domain's Celestial Vein Sword Mountain Dao Friend, combined with Wish Power from Immortal Dao Wonders."

"It contains the Essence Blood from me and several senior brothers and sisters. As long as it can grow, it can purify the lingering Hungry Ghost Path's evil power in the Netherworld."

At this point, the True Man sighed:

"Li Ye, you must consider carefully. This matter is somewhat dangerous, as it's a Netherworld with Hungry Ghosts everywhere.

Even though I've sought protection from a sect's God-Uncle for you, there will still be unpredictable dangers.

But if you succeed, the Merit therein is yours, and it should be worth 3,000 taels of Merit."

After he laid out the pros and cons, he slowly walked to Li Ye, patted his shoulder: "Think it through."

Li Ye blinked.

Essence Blood used for refining Spirit Plant, hah.

"I am willing to go."

He said, "With the Heart Grass refined by multiple Uncles and you, it must be exceptionally precious.

Yet you entrust it to me, a Foundation Establishment disciple, with confidence even from the Uncles, and the God-blessing you've sought.

I naturally want to try."

——Actually, he surmised that Master had worked hard for this opportunity; knowing newly appeared species normally meant one hundred taels of Merit.

This reward actually promised 3,000 taels of Merit.

He had been aware that the cultivation path wouldn't be smooth, but now with opportunities to fight for, he couldn't miss them.

Those ten thousand points of Merit would be enough for his Jianmu to grow to the next stage.

Moreover, he knew in the Four Seasons Sect, enjoying such favorable treatment, it surely comes with responsibility; many senior brothers and sisters had ventured to perilous places.

If he were to retreat at the hint of danger, the impression he left on the Uncles would be unfavorable.

True Man Su Xing heard Li Ye's response and nodded.

"You should go ahead and prepare. Once ready, I'll tell you exactly what to do. You should be able to take the beaver along."

"This task is something only you can do."

"I will go and prepare."

Li Ye returned to his Cave Mansion to prepare through the spatial portal his master had created.

After he left, the Spiritual Mechanism Vine asked puzzledly, "With Grand Master of Fate's protection, Junior Brother will surely be safe. Why did you deceive him by saying there would be danger?"

"The sect environment is too comfortable; if everything makes disciples think we old ones will always be there for them, how can they provide for future generations?"

True Man Su Xing gazed at the town where the Hungry Ghosts lived.

His tone was light, like a whisper: "If Li Ye succeeds in this task, the winter Silver Moon Grass mission can be entrusted entirely to him.

Once Uncle Wangshu's incarnation awakens, this will be yet another great achievement.

I want to impart all Nine Songs to him; he needs some merits for setting."

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