Chapter 168: Ahead Lies the Yin Sea

"Hoo..."

Zhang Yi let out a long breath and swallowed another spirit fruit.

"This spirit fruit is truly delicious, full of energy and with an excellent texture!"

He smacked his lips, savoring the lingering sweetness in his mouth.

Inside the carriage.

Nudi sat cross-legged with her eyes tightly shut.

Her breathing was long and steady; she was clearly in the midst of deep cultivation.

"Younger Sister is truly diligent, cultivating anytime and anywhere."

Zhang Yi sighed, then grabbed another handful of spirit fruits and stuffed them into his mouth.

"Unlike me, who only knows how to eat."

"You eat so much, aren't you afraid of indigestion?"

A lazy voice came over.

"Mother Jubiao, you're awake?"

Zhang Yi turned his head to look and found Mother Jubiao poking her head out, gazing at him with sleepy eyes.

"I was woken up by you."

Mother Jubiao complained, "Can you keep it down? Don't you know I'm sleeping?"

"Sorry about that, Mom."

Zhang Yi scratched his head, "It's just that the spirit fruits are so delicious, I accidentally ate too many."

"Only know how to eat."

Mother Jubiao rolled her eyes, "You've eaten so many spirit fruits, has your cultivation improved at all?"

"It's strange to say."

Zhang Yi frowned.

"I feel that the energy within my body is overflowing, but it is chaotic and messy.

I simply cannot perceive my specific cultivation realm."

"Let me see."

Mother Jubiao said, spreading her wings. An invisible wave of energy radiated from her body, enveloping Zhang Yi.

A moment later.

Mother Jubiao retracted her wings and said with a weary face, "I still can't tell. Your cultivation is too bizarre; I cannot probe it at all."

"Even you can't tell?"

Zhang Yi said in surprise, "Ever since I devoured the Seven-Colored Auspicious Cloud and the demonic energy last time, my cultivation has become elusive."

"It's not just me."

Mother Jubiao sighed, "Even some other old fellows can't see through your cultivation. Every time they try to probe it, it consumes a massive amount of energy, and the gains don't make up for the losses."

"Then what should I do?"

Zhang Yi was a bit worried, "Not knowing my own cultivation, I always feel uneasy."

Mother Jubiao comforted him, "Don't worry. Your cultivation is certainly not low. The fact that even I can't see through it means your strength is already above mine."

Zhang Yi nodded; he agreed with that point.

However, not knowing his specific cultivation was very uncomfortable.

It was like when going out to brag to others, he couldn't accurately report his own strength.

Mother Jubiao poured a bucket of cold water on him, "Don't get carried away. There are mountains beyond mountains, birds beyond birds. Your current strength might be good, but there are still many powerhouses in this world who are far more formidable than you."

Zhang Yi nodded, "I know, I will continue to work hard at my cultivation."

"Mm, that's right."

Mother Jubiao yawned, "I'm sleepy. I'm going to sleep for a while, don't disturb me if there's nothing important."

"Alright, Mom, get some good rest."

After Zhang Yi finished speaking, he grabbed another handful of spirit fruits and continued to feast.

"Oh, right, Mom!"

Zhang Yi suddenly remembered something.

"What is it now?"

Mother Jubiao asked impatiently.

"You said my cultivation has already surpassed yours, so is it possible that I have already reached the legendary realm?"

"The legendary realm?"

Mother Jubiao opened one eye and glanced at him.

"You're overthinking it. That kind of realm is not so easily reached; it requires extremely high talent and opportunity, as well as countless years of bitter cultivation."

"But, I feel that there is massive energy contained within my body, and it seems like I could break through the bottleneck at any moment."

Zhang Yi said earnestly.

"That is because you devoured the Seven-Colored Auspicious Cloud and the demonic energy; these energies are too vast and complex.

It takes time to slowly refine and absorb them."

Mother Jubiao explained, "Once you completely refine these energies, your cultivation will naturally advance by leaps and bounds."

"So that's how it is."

Zhang Yi suddenly realized, "It seems I still need to continue working hard."

"That's right."

Jubiao Mother nodded, "The path of cultivation is long; do not be eager for quick success or instant benefits. Only by keeping your feet on the ground and taking it one step at a time can you finally reach the peak."

"I understand, Mom."

Zhang Yi nodded solemnly.

As a result, he was dealt a critical hit by Jubiao Mother, who knocked him on the head.

"How many times have I told you, don't call me Mom, you're making me sound old."

Zhang Yi:...

Before long, the tail of the Quetzalcoatlus reached into the carriage, scratching at Zhang Yi's face.

"Hey, hey, hey, stop scratching!"

Zhang Yi impatiently pushed it away.

Zhang Yi had originally been resting with his eyes closed when he suddenly felt an itch on his face.

It was irritating and distracting.

"Boss, it's me!" a slightly aggrieved voice rang out.

Zhang Yi opened his eyes to see a thick tail poking in through the gap in the carriage curtain, rubbing back and forth against his face.

"If you aren't going to pull the carriage properly, why are you teasing me?"

Zhang Yi slapped him again, annoyed.

Upon hearing this, the Quetzalcoatlus dumped the carriage onto the divine horse and squeezed into the carriage himself.

"Boss, you're comfortable enough, eating and drinking the good stuff in here, but what about me?

A dignified Quetzalcoatlus, actually reduced to pulling a carriage for you, this is just too demeaning!"

The Quetzalcoatlus complained, "Pulling it is one thing, but you could at least remember to give me spirit fruits. Look at how dusty and tired I am from the journey; isn't it hard work?"

"Cut it out, haven't I given you enough spirit fruits?"

Zhang Yi rolled his eyes at him.

"It's spacious and bright outside, with fresh air, how nice! You insist on squeezing in here; I haven't even complained about you taking up space!"

"Boss, that's not right of you."

The Quetzalcoatlus said aggrievedly, "I'm doing this to bond with you! Besides, I'm working so hard pulling the carriage, it's not too much to ask for some benefits, right?"

As he spoke, he stared longingly at the spirit fruit in Zhang Yi's hand.

Zhang Yi sighed helplessly.

He tossed out three spirit fruits, and the Quetzalcoatlus was quick-eyed and sharp-mouthed, swallowing them in one gulp.

He didn't forget to lick his lips, looking as if he still wanted more.

Zhang Yi looked at the few remaining spirit fruits in his Storage Bag, feeling troubled.

"By the way, let me ask you, where are we now?" Zhang Yi asked.

"Hehe, Boss, this carriage runs really fast. It's no effort at all for me to pull it; it truly is a Demon King's carriage!"

The Quetzalcoatlus couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"It's clear enough that the divine horse's previous complaints were purely to get more spirit fruits; what insatiable greed!"

"Enough nonsense, I asked you where we are?"

Zhang Yi was somewhat impatient.

"Oh, oh, we're almost at Yinhai."

Only then did the Quetzalcoatlus remember to answer the serious question.

"Yinhai?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi couldn't help but sit up straight, a flash of excitement in his eyes.

"That is the Demon Emperor's territory!"

"Yes, yes, the Demon Emperor's territory, there must be tons of treasures!"

The Quetzalcoatlus also grew excited, "Boss, we're going to strike it rich this time!"

"The Demon King's territory already had countless spiritual treasures; the Demon Emperor's territory must have even more!"

Zhang Yi muttered to himself, calculating how much they could harvest this time.

Their spirit fruits were indeed running low.