The Yellow Springs Peak Master stared at the Paper Crane in Fang Chen's hand. The runes on its surface had gone dull, proof that its Spiritual Power was almost exhausted. His eyes narrowed, and he frowned. He could not understand how Fang Chen's Paper Crane had ended up like this.
But the sect had rules. Glazed Mushrooms were precious and absolutely could not be wasted.
The Yellow Springs Peak Master beckoned, and the Paper Crane flew from Fang Chen's palm into his hand. He squeezed it hard, wringing out all its moisture, then poured True Essence into it.
The mysterious runes on the Paper Crane immediately blazed with dazzling light. Its shriveled body grew smooth and even, returning to its original shape.
The Yellow Springs Peak Master flicked the Paper Crane lightly on the head. It opened its beak at once.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
The Paper Crane broke into a violent coughing fit. The sound was painful to hear, as though it were about to cough up its ancient lungs.
"Hahaha! This Paper Crane is fucking killing me! It can actually cough!"
"Right? I've been through the Trial Path so many times, and I've never seen a Glazed Paper Crane cough!"
"Watching it cough like that makes me feel awful for it!"
The disciples could not help laughing at the sight.
Li Yanshan and Elder Yun both froze for a moment.
Li Yanshan asked Fang Chen, "What on earth did you do to this Paper Crane?"
Fang Chen frowned slightly. "I didn't do anything to him. He swallowed a huge Glazed Mushroom and used up too much Spiritual Power. That's probably why he's like this!"
"He swallowed a huge Glazed Mushroom?"
Li Yanshan stared at Fang Chen in surprise.
Elder Yun was curious too. "Just how big was this Glazed