Feng Baiyu had thought there was only one fate awaiting him.
Death.
Yet Lin Fei had now let him go, leaving him thoroughly confused.
Even Golden Treasure was puzzled.
He could chalk up sparing Feng Baiyu to his father's kindness.
But why return the Yin-Yang Life-Death Stone?
"Father, this Yin-Yang Life-Death Stone can help people comprehend the Dao. Why give it back to him?"
In Feng Baiyu's presence, Lin Fei could not appear too kindhearted, or he would arouse Feng Baiyu's suspicions.
He had Dongfang Qingcang answer for him.
"This man passed the Life-and-Death Chess Game and obtained the Yin-Yang Life-Death Stone. He is someone blessed with great fortune."
"With this Yin-Yang Life-Death Stone, I managed to break through to the Human Immortal Realm. He also led us to this Secret Realm, allowing us to reap a rich harvest on this trip."
Dongfang Qingcang stared expressionlessly at Feng Baiyu, his tone even colder.
"I will spare you this time and forge a favorable bond."
"Consider this Yin-Yang Life-Death Stone a loan. If you can use it to break through to the Human Immortal Realm before we leave the Dark Starfield, that will be your good fortune."
"If you cannot break through, it means your blessings are not deep enough. When that time comes, we will take back the Yin-Yang Life-Death Stone."
Hearing this explanation, Feng Baiyu could not help harboring some doubts.
Still, being allowed to live was already an extraordinary stroke of luck for him. There was no need to probe further.
"Thank you, fellow Daoists!"
He bowed, his manner even more deferential than before.
Lin Fei took out the Star Sea Divine Vessel.
The palm-sized Star Sea Divine Vessel rapidly expanded to around a hundred zhang.
"Let's leave this place first."
Everyone boarded the Star Sea Divine Vessel