161 Spring Eye (2/2)

”I have my uses for you. Don't do anything to this spiritual fish and the baby fishes, I want them alive!”

Fang Yuan observed that the school of fishes had no more leader, and were swimming frantically in all directions. The whirlpool was also settling down.

”Senior, you want to... keep them as pets?”

Yu Feishui's eyes glittered, but then shook his head and forced a laugh. ”It's impossible... So many years of the Drunken Moon Festival and many spiritual fishes were caught, but none of them could be bred. Furthermore, the water in this lake is different from water elsewhere. Even if it could be bred, the spirituality of the fish would be slowly lost...”

An important factor for the survivability of the spiritual fishes was the Drunken Moon Festival, and everyone knew that.

Furthermore, everyone could guess that the secret of the Drunken Moon Lake water laid in the Ecstasy Fog. Unfortunately, the fog was too strong, and anyone who entered it would not be able to come out alive.

”I only wanted to try. Where do you live? I will leave here soon, and by then, I will look for you.”

Fang Yuan glanced at Yu Feishui.

Even if he did not threaten Yu Feishui, he would still not dare to be dishonest after Fang Yuan showed off his skills.

Furthermore, a spiritual king fish was not much and was not as important as his own objective.

”Ah... I am the sect leader of Golden Dragon Sect. If you want to look for me, just go to the mountainous entrance of Golden Dragon Sect!”

Yu Feishui was rather depressed.

He had a name for himself, but as he revealed his identity, no one really cared, making him feel like he was a frog in the well.

'Breeding spiritual fish?'

Yu Feishui thought for a moment and continued. ”If these spiritual fishes want to survive, legends have it that they cannot leave the Wine Spring. If you can locate the Wine Spring Source, you might be able to breed the spiritual king fish.”

”Pa!”

At this moment, the spiritual king fish started to act up again, flicking its tail and hitting a few well-built sailors. As it scrambled, it arrived at the edge of the deck.

”Chirp! Chirp!”

Unfortunately for it, the Iron-tailed Black Eagle was already waiting there. It held it tightly to the deck with its claw.

This spiritual king fish was comparable to a dragon in the lake and not even the Iron-tailed Black Eagle could match it. However, out of the water, it could not use its strengths and was held down.

”Wine Spring Source... Rumours have it that this eye only works during the Drunken Moon Festival, and spread miles away, covering the entire lake with wine fragrance. I need to see it for myself...”

Fang Yuan glanced at Yu Feishui, then to the spiritual king fish. ”Keep it properly, and prepare a room!”

...

In his dream, there were raindrops pelting on the lily pads. Like pearls, they rolled into the water.

A silver fish was hiding at the root of the lily flower, playing in the water.

Suddenly, an Ecstasy Fog appeared, covering the entire place, and bringing with it a unique fragrance.

The silver fish was clueless and followed the stream of the water. It did not know how far it had swum, but it arrived at an underwater cavern.

There was a dim light coming from it, and the fragrance of wine was unbearable. It could not resist the temptation and went straight for it.

As it swam deeper, it finally reached the end of the cavern and saw a Spring Eye...

...

”Phew...”

In the cabin, Fang Yuan opened his eyes and spit out a mouthful of breath.

In front of him, the spiritual king fish was held captive in a large tank. It was built entirely out of metal and was extremely strong. However, it was rather narrow and was quick difficult for the fish to manoeuvre freely inside.

Fang Yuan was already very satisfied. After all, this was on a ship, and he could not ask for too much.

”What a spiritual fish, with such complete memories...”

Fang Yuan was very satisfied with the result of this dream accessing.

”Indeed, this spiritual king fish had the assistance of the Wine Spring Source for it to become as such. That underwater cavern must be a natural spiritual land too, however... There is only one such Spring Eye, and it is within an Ecstasy Fog.”

Fang Yuan was not surprised at the result, but instead, he had already predicted it.

Even Yu Feishui might know the secret of the Ecstasy Fog, but he was not capable enough to investigate further.

Many martial artists might have attempted to find the secret of the Drunken Moon Lake, but were all met with mishaps as they entered the Ecstasy Fog; they had no chance at all.

However, it was entirely different for Fang Yuan!

”The Ecstasy Fog is like a wall. Humans cannot enter, but animals can... In comparison with the surroundings of the Green Peak spiritual land, Master had also implemented the same defences, this is a dream master's tactic...”

He sighed a long sigh and his eyes glittered.

He was sure that the 'master' who escaped from Da Qian Empire, set up the defensive fog in the Drunken Moon Lake and started the Five Ghosts Sect was a dream master too!

As a dream master himself, Fang Yuan was much more interested and attracted by the Eye.

”In the legend, is the Wine Spring Source formed naturally or did someone put it there?”

With suspicion, Fang Yuan opened the cabin door and walked to the deck.

”Senior is done with meditation?”

He could see that Yu Xiaohong waited for quite a while, as she brought a bowl of fish soup over. ”Please enjoy some soup.”

”Mmm.”

Fang Yuan noticed that the soup was a pure white, with an intense fragrance. Its taste was also extremely fresh and smiled. ”Is this your cooking?”

Yu Xiaohong blushed. ”That's right, don't mind my amateur cooking skills.”

”Not at all! This is comparable to that from Descent Moon Court!”

There were no added condiments to this bowl of fish soup. Instead, it had the essence of the fresh fish and was completely natural.

Yu Feishui witnessed this scene and was extremely pleased. ”If senior is satisfied, why not stay for a few more days. The Golden Dragon Sect will serve you well...”

”That's alright, We all have our stuff to attend to, so why delay?”

Fang Yuan shook his head. ”After a few days, I will visit your sect. Goodbye!”

Without further ado, he leapt on the Iron-tailed Black Eagle and soared into the sky.

”Grandpa...”

Yu Xiaohong looked at the eagle as it slowly became a black dot, and remained silent. Suddenly, she asked. ”Could it be that senior doesn't like me?”

”Eh...”

Yu Feishui looked at her granddaughter. Other than admiration, he could see a hint of selfishness in her eyes and did not know what to do.