Toad Mudflats Enter Five Viscera Temple

Several River Merfolk, after their lower bodies were completely devoured, were not yet dead. The expressions on their faces were not even frowning; some were faint, while others were even smiling.

This bizarre scene truly instilled a sense of dread in the immortal beings present.

The three Refining Qi Immortal cultivator sitting on the ground, after finishing their meal, glanced around at the immortal beings, rinsed their mouths, pointed at the River Merfolk on the deck, and laughed and cursed:

"You Immortal cultivator! As immortals, what's wrong with eating a demon!"

"These River Merfolk are just like humans in appearance and function. Besides, the three of us brothers are particular about our food; we're meticulous about the preparation and only eat the tails."

These words left the crowd speechless, unsure of what to say.

Many of them were tempted, seeing that the three Refining Qi Immortal cultivator were so enthusiastic about the River Merfolk meat, they realized that this demon meat was truly extraordinary.

It's a pity that the fish tails and flesh of the several River Merfolk were completely scraped off, leaving only their white, tender bellies, where the flesh and organs were still clearly visible, untouched.

Even so, someone suddenly stepped forward and bowed to the three Refining Qi Immortal cultivator:

"Greetings, Immortal Master. May I ask if the remaining three are of any use?"

In an instant, everyone's eyes fell on the person who had spoken, realizing what he was up to.

The three Refining Qi Immortal cultivator also looked at the newcomer with great interest.

They replied, "It's of little use."

"You really want to eat it, lad? Don't blame us for not warning you, a fish tail is a fish tail, and a human body is a human body. Eating the former is fine, but if you eat the latter, be careful you don't fall into a demonic trap."

The middle-aged Immortal cultivator added gently, "This human body is merely 'bait' grown by the River Merfolk, a lump of dead flesh, far less refined than its fish tail. It's not worth it."

The man who came out had a kind smile on his face. He pointed to the fish tails and spoke respectfully:

"Reporting to the Immortal Master, I would like to ask for some bones to eat."

These words startled the three Refining Qi Immortal cultivator once again.

Immediately, smiles appeared on their faces, and they quickly and decisively struck, calling out with gusto:

"Hey! Come and eat."

The immortal being asking for food actually bowed down and prostrated itself on the ground without using its hands to borrow it.

He grabbed a tailbone with his mouth, then sat cross-legged on the ground, baring his sharp teeth, and began to crunch and gnaw on the bone.

"Haha!" Upon seeing this, the three Refining Qi Immortal cultivator slapped their behinds, stood up, and pointed at the boy, mocking him mercilessly.

The surrounding immortal beings were also buzzing and discussing amongst themselves.

Fang Shu and Er Daiyuan, seeing this, showed even more surprise than the others. The person lying on the ground eating bones was none other than their cheap roommate— Ling Bai Lang.

Fang Shu was among them, his eyes slightly narrowed, a sense of unease creeping into his mind. "What a pair of wolfhound brothers."

Even if this person has a problem with his head, his willingness to be so shameless makes him a far cry from that Ling Baiquan!

Amid the commotion, more people walked out of the scene.

They were all swayed by Ling Bai Lang and also started asking the three Refining Qi Immortal cultivator for bones to eat. Since someone had already set an example, these demon bones, which could potentially increase Refining Qi efficiency, were not to be missed.

However, Fang Shu showed no interest whatsoever; it was best for him to avoid such an obscure object.

In an instant, those who came later rushed to grab it:

"Mine! Mine!" "You idiot, get in line!"

The Refining Qi Immortal cultivator laughed loudly, picking up the fish tail bones and tossing them around in the crowd like they were teasing cats and dogs, causing a scramble for them.

Before long, the fish bones were all gone. Many people who had shamelessly begged for some but hadn't even gotten a single fish bone looked gloomy.

Their gazes involuntarily fell upon the plump, fleshy bodies of the River Merfolk, their expressions shifting.

Amidst the hesitation and indecision of the looters, someone stepped out from the crowd and approached the three Refining Qi Immortal cultivator, demanding the remaining River Merfolk human bodies.

The Refining Qi Immortal cultivator smiled:

"If you really dare to eat it and get sick, don't blame us!"

To everyone's surprise, after bowing, the man shook his head and released several large, glossy-furred rats from his sleeve.

The other person stood in the crowd, pointed at the River Merfolk figure, and said, "Reporting to the Immortal Master, this junior is merely asking for some food for these few worthless beasts."

These words once again stirred the onlookers' interest. "Tsk tsk, so he doesn't dare to eat it himself, he sends his pet beast forward?"

"This... is a great idea!"

Upon seeing this, the three Refining Qi Immortal cultivator exchanged a glance, their smiles widening. "Interesting, very interesting!"

"It seems the quality of this year's immortal seeds is quite good. This voyage is going to be interesting."

After saying this, the three ignored everyone else, abandoned the half of the River Merfolk on the ground, and walked into the cabin while chatting and laughing.

Before they had even left the crowd, the quick-witted immortals scrambled to snatch the flesh and blood of the River Merfolk from the deck.

In an instant, the deck was covered in a bloody mess.

Fang Shu watched from the sidelines and saw that River Merfolk's belly had been forcibly torn open, revealing undigested external genitalia and tendons. He didn't know if they belonged to Wu Dan or some other injured person.

The first guy to step forward and demand the River Merfolk's human form turned out to be his cheap roommate—the Black Tiger Hall disciple nicknamed "Rat Lord".

Black Mouse noticed the gazes of Fang Shu, Er Daiyuan, and the others. While feeding the rat with his slippery hands, he politely addressed Fang Shu and the others:

"Would you all like some? Although this white meat isn't as good as the tail meat, it still has a certain Spiritual Qi, making it a fine Spirit Cuisine."

Fang Shu and the others exchanged glances, all declining the offer as they did not have any pets.

After watching the excitement, the group returned to their cabins one by one, all of them having firmly memorized the names of Wu Dan, Ling Bai Lang, and Black Mouse.

The giant ship sets sail.

After their chance encounter with the River Merfolk, the transport boat did not encounter any other strange or unusual events.

Those injured immortal beings, aside from having empty groins, all regained consciousness and were able to walk the next day; none of them died.

However, in Fang Shu's cabin, Wu Dan, who had previously seemed lively and outgoing, suddenly became taciturn and gloomy.

The atmosphere in the entire cabin was also oppressive.

That's it.

The giant ship sailed into a foggy place, and after another day of travel, the ship suddenly shuddered.

The crew was startled, thinking they had run aground, and rushed out of the cabin. When they reached the deck, they looked up and saw that the giant ship had reached the shore, and a mudflat appeared in front of them.

Stone houses, resembling traditional dwellings, are scattered across the mudflats, some clustered together, others scattered, stretching all the way to the back.

Because of the fog, the group was lucky to be able to see a few hundred steps ahead. They gazed into the distance, not knowing what lay beyond the mudflats, only vaguely sensing a gigantic object towering behind the fog.

Before the crowd could take a second look from the boat, several Refining Qi Immortal cultivator had already stepped out.

"We've arrived at Toad Shoal."

"Disembark! Disembark!"

They whipped their sleeves around and shouted, immediately shoving everyone off the boat without even giving them a chance to go back to their rooms and pack their belongings.

And so, a group of immortal beings who had arrived full of expectations were forced to jump off the transfer boat with trepidation, their steps unsteady on the sand, their shoes and socks soaked.

"Is this the territory of the Immortal Sect!?"

"We've finally arrived, but the fog here is so thick it's making us dizzy."

Amidst the noise, Fang Shu found himself in the midst of it all, his mind filled with both anticipation and nervousness.

He breathed in the mist on the mudflats, feeling the air was damp and cold, which gave him a unique sense of stimulation and made him feel invigorated.

"Immortal Sect cultivation has reached its peak!" Fang Shu thought to himself.

At this moment, a figure dressed in a gray robe and with a hunched back was already waiting on the shore.

The man carried a paper lantern and swayed as he walked over. The lantern had a distorted face drawn on it, looking like a Law Artifact.

The other person's face was hidden under a cloak, but one could sense the coldness in their gaze. They scanned Fang Shu and the others as if they were livestock.

The man let out a strange laugh in a hoarse voice:

"I, Sun from the Servants Hall, hereby respectfully welcome all of you celestial beings to my Five Viscera Temple!"