"No, Master."
Seeing Chen Changming's inscrutable smile, the Marsh Wasteland Dark Bat panicked inwardly and hurriedly shook his head in denial.
Ever since he had sworn the soul oath, he had instinctively begun to feel a natural dread toward Chen Changming, his master.
Even though Chen Changming's cultivation was far beneath his, he did not dare entertain the slightest thought of disrespect.
Seeing through the situation, Liu Hanshu said with a soft laugh, "Fellow Daoist Ning, the Marsh Wasteland Dark Bat likes to cultivate in dark, swampy places. The spiritual energy in such places carries a certain water attribute, making them highly suitable for cultivation..."
"So that's how it is."
Chen Changming nodded in sudden understanding.
At that moment, he recalled Li Xing explaining to him the different attributes of Ling Yu.
Since Ling Yu possessed different attributes, then spiritual energy, shaped by differing geographical locations, would likewise possess different attributes. That was why some water-aligned Beasts preferred places such as swamps and lakes.
That was perfectly normal.
Looking at the Marsh Wasteland Dark Bat, Liu Hanshu asked, "Deep beneath Fuli Marsh, there should be a water-element spiritual vein, correct?"
"Yes."
The Marsh Wasteland Dark Bat nodded.
Liu Hanshu turned to Chen Changming and said, "I have a suggestion. When Fellow Daoist Ning is in Azure Billow Royal City, let the Marsh Wasteland Dark Bat cultivate in Fuli Marsh, while I protect you in the royal city. If you go out to carry out a mission, have him accompany you and hide inside the Universe Pagoda. Should you encounter danger, you can summon him at any time..."
"That works too."
Chen Changming agreed.
Azure Billow Royal City was extremely safe, so he had no need for the Marsh Wasteland Dark Bat to accompany and protect him.
But once he went