The Azure Dragon Holy Son took the Nether-Eyed Sparrow and examined it carefully, delight appearing in his eyes. "Master, how do I activate this treasure for tracking?"
"After refining it, simply give it the aura of the person you wish to track..."
Jade Sky True Person said blandly, "It will fly through the void, silent and unseen. Within ten thousand li, only you will be able to sense its location. Use it to follow Qingyi next and see where exactly she goes and whom she meets."
He paused, then added, "But remember, this Nether-Eyed Sparrow must devour cultivators' divine souls to keep functioning. I have already had it devour enough divine souls in advance—enough to last you for a full year. After a year, if you wish to keep using it, you will need to find more cultivators' divine souls to feed it."
"This disciple understands."
The Azure Dragon Holy Son carefully put away the Nether-Eyed Sparrow, a cold gleam flashing through his eyes.
"Go."
Jade Sky True Person waved a hand. "Remember, do not startle the grass and alert the snake."
"Yes, Master."
The Azure Dragon Holy Son turned and left, his steps noticeably lighter.
With the Nether-Eyed Sparrow, he refused to believe he could not uncover Saintess Qingyi's secret.
"What a lovesick fool..."
Jade Sky True Person watched his disciple's departing back and sighed softly before lifting his teacup and continuing to drink.
The Azure Dragon Holy Son returned to his residence, placed the Nether-Eyed Sparrow on the table, and studied it closely for a while.
The little black bird did not move at all, like a dead object.
Within the time it took an incense stick to burn, the Azure Dragon Holy Son had successfully refined the Nether-Eyed Sparrow and established a connection with it.
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