Tai Bai Yun Sheng sat opposite Fang Yuan at the summit of Dang Hun Mountain.
Dang Hun Mountain was taller and larger than any ordinary mountain, even surpassing many famous peaks. Its crystal-pink surface reflected the grassy land below, creating a breathtaking scene.
Especially now that Hu Immortal Blessed Land was being managed efficiently by the Human Path clones, hills, gentle slopes, and small rivers had formed everywhere, while birds and foxes played around Dang Hun Mountain.
At the summit of Dang Hun Mountain stood a circular pavilion with a light azure dome. Thick white wooden pillars supported the structure, while a low railing surrounded Fang Yuan and Tai Bai Yun Sheng.
Fang Yuan sat on a massive chair, while Tai Bai Yun Sheng sat on a smaller one that was otherwise identical.
Fang Yuan had kept his eyes closed for a long time. He had divided his consciousness into his Time Path immortal aperture, continuously making further adjustments with the assistance of the few Heaven Path Dao marks, allowing the immortal aperture to gradually develop into an even more perfect form.
At the same time, he was carrying out deductions and calculations in his mind, while allocating a small portion of his thoughts to preparing tea.
Only a few ordinary Wisdom Path materials and food ingredients were used to brew the tea, so the effort required was negligible for Fang Yuan.
It did not take long before two small teacups appeared in midair. Layers of crimson jelly floated above the cups without spilling, while a cloud of purple mist drifted through the crimson jelly.
Tai Bai Yun Sheng inhaled the fragrant mist and could not help but praise, "Junior Brother, your tea-brewing skills are truly remarkable. Just by inhaling its aroma, I can already feel my mind and thoughts becoming faster and more flexible… There is no doubt that your attainment in Refinement Path is far from low."
Fang Yuan laughed happily. "Old Bai, you've only seen a fraction of my skills. You should try this tea. It's excellent, and it would be a waste to leave it untouched."
Tai Bai Yun Sheng did not hesitate. He picked up one of the teacups with both hands, inhaled deeply, and took a sip. His eyes widened in astonishment before he drained the entire cup in one gulp, once again falling into that same state of enlightenment.
Fang Yuan chuckled and emptied his own cup as well. Countless thoughts and inspirations erupted within his mind, but the gains they brought him were so insignificant compared to what he already possessed that they were almost negligible.
Thus, he did not remain immersed in that state of inspiration for long. It lasted only a few minutes before he regained his senses. In contrast, Tai Bai Yun Sheng remained immersed in that state for an entire hour before clarity returned to his eyes, and he smiled awkwardly.
"Junior Brother, I've embarrassed myself in front of you… But a precious opportunity like this must be seized immediately… I have to thank you once again."
Fang Yuan waved his hand dismissively. "Old Bai, there's no need for all of that… We're brothers, and Master instructed me to look after someone as useless as you, so naturally I have to do my best to make you useful."
Tai Bai Yun Sheng laughed heartily before speaking seriously about the matter that had been weighing on his mind.
"So, Junior Brother, are you saying that you've formed an alliance with Hei Lou Lan, and that you'll help her undergo immortal ascension in the future? You even lent her Fixed Immortal Travel and gave her a Strength Path Immortal Gu?!… But why?!… Even though I was captured by Hei Lou Lan, she isn't foolish enough not to know that you'd kill her if she did anything you disliked."
Tai Bai Yun Sheng's point was entirely reasonable. Fang Yuan was not a fool, and neither was Tai Bai Yun Sheng. It was true that Fang Yuan was his junior brother, but would he really give up two Immortal Gu just to save him?
Perhaps not… or perhaps yes.
However, Fang Yuan had never underestimated Tai Bai Yun Sheng or regarded him as an idiot. That was precisely why he had told him about this matter from the very beginning. "It may seem foolish at first glance, indeed… But Hei Lou Lan has left behind far more clues than you realize, and every single one points toward the existence of a powerful backer behind her… I only gave her the Strength Path Immortal Gu and Fixed Immortal Travel as a gesture of goodwill toward the person supporting her. It's worth turning an enemy into a friend and gaining a powerful ally through Hei Lou Lan."
Tai Bai Yun Sheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "What if the person backing her refuses your goodwill?"
Fang Yuan laughed as he replied, "He won't. Otherwise, Fixed Immortal Travel would have already destroyed itself!"
Tai Bai Yun Sheng felt somewhat reassured by Fang Yuan's confident tone, but he was still worried about how this matter would ultimately end.
However, Fang Yuan changed the subject. "Old Bai, it hasn't been long since you became a Gu Immortal. You haven't accumulated enough experience yet, and your understanding of the Gu Immortal world is still far too limited… How about this? Stop taking care of the resource points for now and focus on gathering information through Yellow Treasure Heaven instead. Familiarize yourself with the world of Gu Immortals."
Tai Bai Yun Sheng did not argue. He knew Fang Yuan was absolutely right. Thus, he simply agreed and left to continue monitoring Yellow Treasure Heaven.
Fang Yuan watched Tai Bai Yun Sheng's departing figure before teleporting to a secluded area within Hu Immortal Blessed Land.
This area had been isolated by Fang Yuan using an Immortal Formation, and no one besides himself and the land spirit knew of its existence. Within this hidden region stood the rank seven Immortal Gu House, Water Pavilion.
Fang Yuan looked at Water Pavilion for a moment before stepping inside and ascending to the second floor, where the rank nine Wisdom Gu had been placed.
Fang Yuan was extremely cautious regarding Wisdom Gu. Since he had personally refined Wisdom Gu, moving it was no difficult task, so he wanted to ensure its absolute safety.
Wisdom Gu rested atop one of the platforms, while the light of wisdom spread around it in a circle with a radius of five meters.
"Fortunately, the light of wisdom is merely a manifestation of an Immortal Gu's aura. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to obtain the light of wisdom from a rank nine Gu. That would truly have been a great pity…"
Fang Yuan thought to himself before stepping into the circle of the light of wisdom. Boundless inspiration erupted within his mind, causing him to draw in a deep breath.