In the Desert Sea, the crimson sun blazed hot even in winter.
At Heavenly Phoenix Oasis, many cultivators had gathered above a vast spirit lake.
They hurried about in groups of two or three.
Of course, they were not to blame. After taking in so many spirit fish from the Beast Spirit Sect, the Ye Family barely had room left in its spirit lakes.
After all, many spirit fish attacked and devoured one another, yet every species was worth raising to the Ye Family. Although the Ye Family no longer had restaurants in the Eastern Region, the three it had opened in the Central Region were all doing excellent business.
It also supplied large quantities of spirit beast meat and spirit materials to restaurants belonging to other factions.
Thus, dividing the spirit lakes into sections and raising the fish separately was essential.
Of course, this was only temporary. Once the Ye Family established enough new spirit lakes, the problem would naturally be resolved.
Just as the cultivators were talking, a huge wave suddenly surged across the lake. The next instant, a streak of azure light flashed past, throwing up great sheets of spray.
Several cultivators took one look, and their expressions changed drastically.
"Oh no! That azure carp crossed the boundary to eat the Rainbow Fish again!"
"We have to notify Uncle Yunyu!"
"No need. I'm already here. Leave this to me for now and go check on the Lineage's other spirit fish."
Just then, a figure in white Daoist robes stepped forward. As he looked toward the lake, his eyes no longer held their former wariness. Instead, he seemed relieved of a heavy burden.
He was a member of the Lineage's Beast Hall and an early Purple Palace cultivator. Rather than hunting demonic beasts, however, he was mainly responsible