The Dao Spread in All Directions, Gods and Devils Stole the Arts (2/3)

On the outskirts of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, there was once a small mountain village on the front line of the fight against floods.

Once a small mountain village that didn't even deserve a name, it has become one of the main hubs connecting the Hundred Lands Mountain Range to the outside world after successfully fighting the flood.

Over time, the village was simply renamed Flood Control Village.

Because it is located on the front line of flood control, this village has the most complete reservoirs, canals and water conservancy facilities in the entire Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

Despite being built years ago, the facilities, reinforced with cement, are still functioning normally.

However, as the water level decreased and the floodwaters receded, a considerable number of reservoirs and canals were abandoned.

Compared to reservoirs and canals built with wooden stakes, sand, and blue bricks.

These concrete buildings have withstood the elements and remain intact, but few people come here anymore.

Especially in the areas where the water receded first, grass and trees have already grown back.

"That prophet was truly wise; he actually created these things that are harder than rock—"

"Moreover, this kind of thing can even be used by ordinary people without any restrictions."

Bathing in the open-air reservoir, a beautiful woman couldn't help but sigh.

This stunning woman is none other than...

It was none other than Yin Fei, the Night-Wandering Woman who had saved Huoji at the last moment several years ago.

His naked body was immersed in the not-so-clean water, and ripples spread out, quickly turning the surrounding water clean.

"Did you hear me?"

As Yin Fei turned around, the Flower Mantis by the reservoir simply stared at her indifferently, without uttering a sound.

"Goodness, I'm the one who rescued you from the battlefield---"

"Can't you even express some gratitude to me, your savior?"

With a playful expression on his face, Yin Fei's every move exuded ultimate allure.

Unfortunately, the Flower Mantis lacks human aesthetic sense, so it simply replied in a stiff tone.

"You saved me, so I volunteered to become your bodyguard. Isn't that enough?"

The Flower Mantis was indeed rescued from that great battle by Yin Fei, but he was also very clear that Hidden Fly had ulterior motives for rescuing him.

"Of course not, I don't need your protection."

His dismissive tone revealed undisguised arrogance, and Yin Fei continued,

"Speaking of which, I heard that the Mountain Folk have started to figure out how to replace the wooden stakes with steel to build a super-large reservoir nearby."

"Do you think this idea came from the prophet, or from the Mountain Folk themselves?"

After silently gazing at Yin Fei for a long time, the Flower Mantis finally couldn't resist the pitiful look in his eyes. Frowning, he whispered, "I've seen a complete scroll of the Luo River Book," which contained something similar.

The prophet called it "reinforced concrete," an extremely complex composite material and construction method, much stronger than a reservoir simply made of poured cement.

The Flower Mantis didn't give a direct answer, but its words already provided Yin Fei with one.

"So it was that prophet again!"

"But why don't I find it strange at all?"

With a gentle slap on the water's surface, Yin Fei darted into the water like a nimble water snake, then slowly surfaced again.

"Despite inheriting Wu Yao's legacy and possessing profound wisdom, he dedicates himself to researching things that are beneath public view."

"If only he could focus all his energy on developing Divine Ability Law Technique and spells!"

As one of the beneficiaries of the "Breathing Method," the Flower Mantis naturally agrees with Yin Fei's statement.

However, the Flower Mantis is not a mere brute; it has its own thoughts on this matter.

"Because this prophet of the mountains is different from you; he has a vision."

When the Flower Mantis uttered the word "vision," Yin Fei was visibly taken aback.

"Heh heh, vision, what a beautiful word!"

"It seems that more than a thousand years ago, a human also used a similar word with me."

Gently swimming up to the Flower Mantis, Yin Fei looked up at it and smiled.

Do you know what happened to that human?

"We killed her, and in the most gruesome way possible."

"Her people devoured her flesh and blood, her pets took her bones, but her soul ultimately fell into our hands." It was the greatest and most sacred soul I had ever seen in my life.

"When we saw that soul, I—not all of us—shed tears."

Seeing the crocodile Yin Fei with what seemed like crocodile tears, the Flower Mantis already knew who it was talking about.

Apart from the Witch of the Huai River from a thousand years ago, no other Innate Divine Being has ever died in such a tragic manner.

Why don't you turn me into one of you?

"If it's just for my talent, for the Breathing Method, wouldn't it be better to just make me one of you?"

After a brief silence, the Flower Mantis finally asked the question that had been nagging at it.

As mentioned earlier, the Flower Mantis is not a pure brute; it also pays attention to external circumstances.

Furthermore, since Yin Fei had never concealed his abilities, the Flower Mantis naturally recognized the other party's identity as "Guhuo Bird".

"Hmm, you're curious now?"

"I thought you were just a blockhead, completely devoid of your own thoughts."

"Come on, lie down, look into my eyes, and I'll tell you why I won't turn you into Guhuo Bird too."

Looking down at Yin Fei, who was smiling like a flower.

Unable to bear the other party's teasing any longer, the Flower Mantis took a few steps back and then began to warily look around again.

Anyway, the Flower Mantis isn't the type to pry into things, and it certainly doesn't want to get any false answers from the Yin Fei.

Yes, based on the Flower Mantis's understanding of Yin Fei.

He knew that if he continued to press the matter, he would only get a slightly mocking and sarcastic answer.

If that's the case, why should I continue to ask?

"What a disappointment!"

"But that suits your personality quite well, a beautiful and proud praying mantis."

Disappointed, Yin Fei spat out a few bubbles and continued talking to himself.

"If you keep pressing me, I'll tell you, I just didn't want to disturb the prophet."

"After all, transforming you into Guhuo Bird requires an extremely large amount of life force."

"And the only way to obtain such a vast amount of life force from these Hundred Lands Mountain Range is to slaughter those Mountain Folk spirits."

Yin Fei paused slightly at this point.

"While I am arrogant, I am not arrogant enough to disregard that Celestial Person prophet."

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