Fellow Daoist, Don't Be Impulsive!

The black stone was no bigger than a palm, and it felt light in the hand, even lighter than ordinary stones. From the outside, it looked no different from a regular rock.

But when Yang An saw the information in the pop-up window, his heart skipped a beat.

Sealing living beings within?!

This meant that such an unremarkable stone actually contained a living creature sealed inside!

Besides this, the price for using the Vitality Replenishing Stone made Yang An's blood run cold.

Once this item was used, not only would the sealed creature within die, but the user's lifespan would also be depleted and secretly transferred to Black Brow.

What a devious scheme!

Now, Yang An could guess why Pan Yu had gone missing, and where she had gone after disappearing.

She was likely sealed inside one of these four Vitality Replenishing Stones!

Seeing the description in the information window, he became even more certain that Black Brow was responsible for Pan Yu's disappearance.

This guy, with his sinister and cunning appearance, had acted so approachable when they first met. In the end, his true nature was revealed.

Seeing that the surrounding cultivators were becoming interested in the Vitality Replenishing Stone after hearing Black Brow's explanation, Yang An spoke up first.

"Fellow Daoist, this Vitality Replenishing Stone is quite peculiar, possessing such a marvelous effect. I am deeply impressed and wish to trade for it. May I ask if you have any more of these? I would like to take them all."

Upon hearing Yang An's words, Black Brow chuckled. He was confident that these two could not see through his disguise, so he appeared very calm.

"Please don't misunderstand, Fellow Daoist. Refining the Vitality Replenishing Stone is no easy feat. These four pieces are all I possess. If you wish to trade, please name your price; we can discuss anything."

Even if Black Brow kept these things, they wouldn't be of much use to him. The important thing was that selling them would benefit him.

Therefore, Black Brow didn't hide anything. He truly only had these four pieces, and one of them had only recently been successfully refined.

Hearing that he only had these four, Yang An nodded. Without waiting for the other cultivators beside him to speak, he said without hesitation:

"Alright, I'll take all four of these!"

After speaking, he reached out and swept all four Vitality Replenishing Stones into his embrace.

Pan Shi, standing beside him, was a little anxious. Hadn't Daoist Yang discovered some clue? Why was he buying things?

With every passing moment his junior sister was missing, his heart grew heavier, and his worry deepened.

But in the next moment, Yang An, who had just gathered all the Vitality Replenishing Stones into his arms, suddenly waved his hand.

"Take him down!"

This order was naturally given to the Muckworm Children beside him. With Mother Diviner True Person's command, they were completely obedient to Yang An's every request.

As Yang An gave the order, several Muckworm Children rushed forward from all directions, immediately surrounding Black Brow.

Seeing this, Black Brow could no longer maintain his composure. He hurriedly stood up from the ground, his face filled with panic.

"What are you children doing? I haven't violated any rules of the Communal Feast Convention! You can't arrest me!"

The Muckworm Children were merely following Yang An's orders and paid no heed to Black Brow's explanation.

Black Brow clearly hadn't expected Yang An to be able to command these children, and he was even more shocked.

These were the children under Mother Diviner True Person. How could they obey Yang An's orders? Who exactly was this person?

Vaguely, Black Brow suddenly had a premonition that he had caused a great disaster.

Seeing that these children remained unmoved, Black Brow quickly looked back at Yang An, still pretending not to recognize him.

"Fellow Daoist! What are you trying to do? Did I offend you somewhere? Please show mercy. If you want these Vitality Replenishing Stones, just take them. I can give them to you. Please don't make things difficult for me."

"Make things difficult for me?"

Yang An smiled and decided to stop pretending.

"Fellow Daoist Black Brow, if you still want to keep up this act, then by all means. I won't waste any more words with you. Hand over the method to unseal the Meat Beast Vitality Replenishing Stone! You should understand what I'm saying!"

Yang An was also direct and straightforward, too lazy to hide anything. With things having reached this point, if Black Brow still played dumb, then action would be necessary.

Of course, he wouldn't be the one taking action. He didn't have the ability to do so; he knew his own limits. If action were to be taken, it would be by these Muckworm Children, along with Pan Shi.

"What? He's Black Brow?"

Pan Shi's eyes widened. He clearly hadn't expected the cultivator before him to be the snake-like Daoist who had boarded the ship with them.

Suddenly, Pan Shi realized something.

Since Daoist Yang had called out his name and mentioned the method of unsealing, he had clearly seen through something, and it must be related to his junior sister.

Pan Shi immediately looked at Black Brow with a furious expression.

Black Brow also hadn't expected his identity to be exposed so easily. He looked at Yang An with a stunned expression.

He had disguised himself so thoroughly, yet he was still recognized by the other party. If it weren't for Pan Shi's reaction, he would have doubted if the Water-Repelling Lotus Seed he had consumed was fake.

But what surprised him even more wasn't this, but Yang An asking him to hand over the method to unseal the Meat Beast Vitality Replenishing Stone!

He had never told anyone that this was a Meat Beast Vitality Replenishing Stone from beginning to end.

This meant that Yang An had revealed the true name of the Meat Beast Vitality Replenishing Stone, and he must know information about this item.

But how could this be possible?!

The Three Veins Transformation Technique was an ancient secret art he had stumbled upon by chance, and he was certain that no one else knew it besides him.

It was precisely by relying on this technique that Black Brow had managed to extend his lifespan considerably, never having failed before.

But how did the other party know about it?!

Seeing Black Brow fall silent for a long time, Yang An's brow furrowed.

"Fellow Daoist Black Brow, do you want me to spell it out? Then I'll say it again: Hand over the Three Veins Transformation Technique and release Fellow Daoist Pan Yu from her seal!

Otherwise, I guarantee that none of these children will hold back, and you won't be able to leave Xi Yue River today."

Upon hearing Yang An's words, the Muckworm Children, who had already surrounded Black Brow, took another step closer, as if they could attack at any moment.

This time, Black Brow was completely certain that Yang An truly knew the Three Veins Transformation Technique and that the other party knew his secrets inside and out.

If he had harbored any hope of bluffing his way out just moments ago, he was now completely despairing.

For a moment, Black Brow was filled with regret, blaming himself for not being able to control his greed and for actually making a move on Pan Yu within Tianjiang Dragon Manor. He truly felt like he had been possessed.

If he had been outside Tianjiang Dragon Manor, even if surrounded, he would have found a way to escape.

But this was Tianjiang Dragon Manor, located underwater. Unless the Communal Feast Convention ended, it was impossible to leave. Black Brow, having participated in the convention for several consecutive years, knew this very well.

These children could be commanded at will, implying the other party's background was terrifyingly significant. Furthermore, being trapped in this Dragon Manor where escape was impossible was what made him feel the most despair.

At this point, he had no other choice, regretting his actions to the point of his intestines turning green.

Why was he so foolish? Why couldn't he control himself?

He even wished he could slap himself, but then he suddenly realized something.

Oh, he didn't have hands!

"Fellow Daoist, don't be rash! Don't be rash!"

"It was I who was blinded by greed and failed to recognize true power! I will immediately release Fellow Daoist Pan Yu from her seal and hand over the Three Veins Transformation Technique as well, hoping only that you will spare my life!"