Heaven's Secrets Must Not Be Revealed

To be granted a title by Heaven and Earth—what immense power does that require?

How could they, mere cultivators who have only just embarked on the path of cultivation, be so powerful?

If he had the ability to help the other party do that, he wouldn't need to seek immortality.

"You overestimate me."

Fang Zelin shook his head, then asked, almost as if possessed, "Is it really that difficult for the Dragon Race to obtain a title?"

Just now, it seems he knelt down and performed the disciple's rites, then said a few words, and Heavenly Dao didn't hold it against him.

Is it really that difficult for Dragon Race to obtain a title?

"Of course it's extremely difficult. The entire Jing River Dragon Palace only has one True Dragon dragon, the Dragon King, or rather, the only True Dragon in the entire Great Jin Dynasty."

"Therefore, all the other Dragon Race are vying to become the second True Dragon, competing for that True Dragon body."

At this point, He Chenyi also sighed.

Although I am an outsider, I know how difficult it is.

Upon hearing this, Fang Zelin immediately shook his head.

If it's that difficult, then he's even less likely to be able to help.

This is absolutely unacceptable.

"I can't help with this matter, but you mustn't leak my information to the Dragon King."

I don't know He Chenyi promised the other party that he would inform them of the news if I returned.

Anyway, he needs to inform He Chenyi first.

He had never met the Dragon King before, nor did he know what kind of person he was. It would be best to avoid meeting him if possible.

Seeing Fang Zelin's serious expression, He Chenyi opened his mouth, then nodded.

In his heart, he thought that perhaps the Dragon King didn't have such fortuitous opportunity, which was why this gentleman was unwilling to make a move.

"Now that the two water ghosts here have left the water, and there's no one to take their place, my Yongding River can be a bit safer from now on."

He Chenyi changed the subject and then said with some emotion.

He was worshipped as a river spirit in the Yongding River.

But because of the water ghost, the Yongding River was treated like a malevolent river, and the people who originally worshipped it gradually began to feel uneasy.

The worship proved ineffective, so people gradually stopped doing so.

He almost lost all his Law Power because he had no incense offerings.

Fortunately, Fang Zelin appeared and turned both water ghosts towards good.

After rescuing many people from drowning for more than a year, the incense has recently become very popular.

The local people all believed it was his doing, so they started worshipping him again.

Speaking of this, He Chenyi was also very distressed.

The water ghost seeking a substitute is simply part of fate, something even a kappa like him couldn't prevent.

As the water ghosts came and went, one generation after another, rumors began to circulate in the area that they dragged people into the water.

Naturally, the people stopped worshipping him.

Fortunately, Fang Zelin's appearance changed the nature of the two water ghosts, and the people still believed that he was the one who saved the drowning person.

And so, incense offerings naturally followed.

As for the other two water ghosts, one became a ghost official and the other enjoyed ghostly blessings, which was just as expected.

"That's all their own fate."

Fang Zelin didn't feel that the credit was entirely his own.

Accumulating Yin Merit is ultimately their own doing, so it's naturally their own credit.

Upon hearing this, He Chenyi assumed that Fang Zelin was a reclusive master who didn't care about fame and fortune, and immediately stopped talking about it in that direction.

In his opinion, it was definitely Fang Zelin's credit.

If it weren't for Fang Zelin, the water ghosts here would just be taking turns finding substitutes.

After that, no one would come to worship him anymore.

"It's a bit of a pity, really. If Fan Youzong had done more good deeds and accumulated more Yin Merit, he could have enjoyed a blessed life in his next life."

He Chenyi had only learned about this by chance.

At the moment, they avoided mentioning Fang Zelin and spoke directly.

Fang Zelin had heard this pity before, but didn't know why.

They immediately inquired in detail.

He Chenyi didn't hide anything from Fang Zelin and explained it to him in detail.

After listening, Fang Zelin suddenly realized that there was such a reason behind it.

But thinking about it, it makes sense.

The other party was originally a water ghost. As long as the other party doesn't find a substitute, then they will continue to suffer the torment of drowning and will never be able to reincarnate.

But for the water ghost, this was also a great fortuitous opportunity.

If the other party continues to do good deeds and accumulates Yin Merit...

That.

After thinking about it, Fang Zelin became somewhat curious about what would happen then.

However, it's hard to imagine that anyone could actually do that, as the agony of drowning while a water ghost is something very few people could endure.

Moreover, since it's going on endlessly and there's no guarantee it will be effective, naturally no one will bother to try it.

Moreover, the cycle of finding a substitute can be considered a tradition passed down from generation to generation.

"This matter is a secret of heaven, and must not be revealed, especially not to the water ghost."

He Chenyi finished speaking, he suddenly felt a sense of unease and quickly added a sentence.

Upon hearing this, Fang Zelin's expression immediately turned serious, and he quickly cupped his hands in apology, "I understand."

Having just encountered the Heavenly Dao, he naturally remained somewhat secretive about Heavenly Dao.

Hearing He Chenyi say this, Fang Zelin dared not be careless and immediately kept his thoughts to himself.

Since it is a secret of heaven, it must not be revealed.

He Chenyi smiled upon seeing this, "It was I who spoke out of turn. How could you, sir, not know about this matter?"

Just like before, Fang Zelin could have simply asked the water ghost to rescue the person, but instead Fang Zelin chose to talk about other things with the other party.

It's clearly because heavenly secrets cannot be revealed.

No wonder wise people like to use cryptic language.

If any secrets were to be revealed, it would inevitably cause a great deal of trouble.

Fang Zelin looked at He Chenyi's smile with a helpless expression.

He genuinely didn't know.

Thanks to the other party's reminder.

"This year's spirit rice should ripen earlier than usual; let's come and have a taste together then!"

Inviting the neighbors to try something new is something we used to do back home.

Fang Zelin hasn't changed this habit yet, but since he's seen He Chenyi, he'll extend an invitation.

After leaving Yingping Peak, if I go to seek immortality again, I'll still need the other party to look after this place.

He Chenyi nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, his Xiao Xiao face beaming with a delightful smile.

As he shook his head, the lotus leaf above him trembled.

"It's the season of spring rains right now, and I have important duties to attend to, so I won't ramble on any longer. I'll come to catch up with you later."

He Chenyi stood up, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Fang Zelin, and then vanished in a puddle of water.

In no time, the water stains in front of them disappeared without a trace.

"That's quite a clever escape technique!"

Fang Zelin's eyes lit up at the sight, wanting to learn more, but he could no longer sense anything.

Seeing this, he smacked his lips in disappointment and looked into the distance with a hint of envy.