"I've come to find the Lynx Emperor."
Liu Chengfeng turned Heavenly Mound and directly called out to Ah Yuan.
Very soon, Ah Yuan responded. A thunderous rumble sounded as a towering figure came charging over from afar.
"Brother, what are you doing in Cloud Mist Marsh too?"
While still far away, Ah Yuan shouted in delighted surprise.
But when he rushed up close, he jumped in fright and hurriedly backed away.
Two great figures of the Great Dao Divine Treasury stood before him, making every hair in his mane stand on end.
A treasure beast came racing over. Empress of Qiuchi's eyes narrowed, cold light blooming within them, frightening Ah Yuan so badly his fur stood on end.
"Brother, what kind of joke is this? You brought two Great Dao Divine Treasuries here—you're trying to take my life!"
Ah Yuan was so frightened that he did not dare approach.
"It's not like we're after your life."
Liu Chengfeng beckoned him over. Seeing that Empress of Qiuchi and the others bore no ill intent, Ah Yuan finally edged closer with great care.
"Brother, look at me. Haven't I gotten stronger again? I've gained another thousand years."
With no threat to his life, Ah Yuan was in high spirits. He flexed his muscles at Liu Chengfeng. His body truly had grown much larger, like a small mountain.
"Looks like you've been doing pretty well for yourself in Cloud Mist Marsh."
"There's more spiritual energy here than on Little Meng Mountain, and more heavenly treasures and earthly wonders too. Cultivation comes easier, though there's more danger as well. A great battle breaks out every now and then."
Ah Yuan was quite satisfied with his current circumstances.
Liu Chengfeng told Ah Yuan about his search for the Lynx Emperor and the old palace, asking