The next day.
"Greetings, Senior!"
Jiang Yuansheng arrived outside Lianxing Tower early in the morning and waited respectfully.
When he saw Zhong Shenxiu come out, he immediately saluted. However, when he noticed that the maidservant was absent, a trace of puzzlement appeared in his eyes.
"My maidservant worked herself too hard last night and is somewhat tired today, so I let her go rest."
Zhong Shenxiu waved his hand. "You only need to take me around for a look."
"Yes, sir!"
Thinking of Qin Weiyin's appearance—not exactly a devastating beauty, but rather the delicate sort—Jiang Yuansheng could not help smiling inwardly. He felt that this Great Sage had suddenly become much more approachable and led the way ahead.
"I greet Fellow Daoist Fang!"
After making a brief inspection, Zhong Shenxiu saw a yellow-robed man waiting ahead with a beaming smile. It was none other than Yellow Dragon Great Sage.
Yellow Dragon Scholar said, "Today, I plan to inspect the Myriad Islands Sea. Why don't you come along?"
"That is exactly what I wish for!"
Zhong Shenxiu nodded, gave Jiang Yuansheng a brief instruction, and then followed Yellow Dragon Great Sage outside the island.
"Earthly Dipper, heed my command. Summon the Sea Dragon!"
Once they reached the ocean, Yellow Dragon Great Sage had few scruples. Great Sage-level magic power rippled outward as he outlined a talisman in the void.
Glub, glub!
Countless bubbles rose and burst beneath the sea... revealing a huge black shadow below.
It was an odd 'sea dragon,' or rather... a monster resembling a colossal earthworm.
Its head was covered in countless sharp teeth, and it possessed a thick blue layer of keratin. Strands of horsehair worms emerged from its body, making it look almost like a centipede with a hundred legs.
Zhong Shenxiu recognized it at