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Chapter 136 50 Attitude Points! Special Combined Cultivation Secret Technique!

[Querying...]

[Tomoyo Daidouji's current attitude: 50]

Fifty points?!

Ye Hui was startled.

It's already 50 o'clock?!
Damn it, he hadn't checked before, and this idiotic system didn't even bother to pop up a reminder for him!

Are you just waiting for him to see it himself before you remind him?

[Your spiritual connection with the Dharma Protector, Tomoyo of Daidoji Temple, has reached a level of perfect harmony! Your paths in the Dao are now inextricably intertwined! Heaven has bestowed its blessings upon this extraordinary celestial bond between you!]

Congratulations! You have received a "Dao Yuan Gift Pack" x2!

[Do you wish to open the "Daoist Affinity Gift Pack" x2?]

[Congratulations on obtaining the Nascent Soul stage cultivation manual—"The Primordial Dao Scripture of the Nascent Soul"!]

Sure enough, it was a cultivation technique from a different realm.

[Congratulations on obtaining the special Twin Combined Cultivation Secret Technique—The Great Dao of Yin and Yang Harmony!]

Sure enough, it happened again.
Ok?
Please bean sack!

what?
The Great Dao of Yin and Yang?

Ye Hui's pupils contracted slightly, and before he could react, the system notification sounded again.

[Congratulations on obtaining the Supreme Dual Cultivation Manual! This is a first-rate and extraordinary skill in the world! Cultivating this method allows you to achieve perfect harmony between mind and heart with your Daoist partner, harmonize Yin and Yang, and jointly comprehend the Great Dao!]

I'm so angry!
Seeing the system's description that seemed to thrive on chaos, Ye Hui couldn't help but curse in his mind.

Isn't the reward this system is giving out getting a little more and more outrageous?

"Ye-kun?" Tomoyo noticed that the hand she was holding stiffened for a moment. She looked up and noticed his unusual expression. She turned to look at Ye Hui, her purple eyes filled with concern. "What's wrong? You don't look well."

"...It's nothing." Ye Hui coughed lightly, putting all those messy thoughts to the back of his mind, and squeezed Zhi Shi's hand. "I'm probably just a little tired from walking for too long. Haha, it's okay."

The group continued walking, and after about half an hour, they heard a clear "splashing" sound of water.

"I can hear water! We're almost there!" Sakura shouted excitedly, quickening her pace, her ahoge (cowlick) bobbing in the woods.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi quickened their pace, pushing aside the last patch of bushes blocking their path, and a clear stream suddenly appeared before them.

The stream flows along the terrain, and the pebbles at the bottom are clearly visible.

Sunlight shone on the water, creating ripples, and the air was filled with a damp coolness.

"Great! We finally found water!" Sakura ran quickly to the stream, squatted down, scooped up a handful of cool water, and splashed it directly on her face.

Water droplets slid down her cheeks, instantly dispelling the heat of her journey, and she sighed contentedly.

"Let's rest here for a bit." Ye Hui released Zhi Shi's hand, indicating that the two could sit down for a while, and then walked to the stream, scooped up some water with his hands, and tasted it.

The water is clean and has a slightly sweet taste.

This little world created by magic is so real!
Just as they were taking a break.

A series of squeaking sounds suddenly came from the big tree next to us.

Ye Hui looked up.

A monkey with golden fur was perched on a thick branch, its long tail trailing behind it. It curiously observed them with its dark eyes, occasionally tilting its head to one side.

"It's a monkey, and it's golden." Sakura looked up.

When the golden monkey saw Sakura pointing at it, it wasn't scared at all. Instead, it bared its teeth at her, made a face, and its tail was still swaying gently on the branch.

"It seems like it's saying hello to us?" Tomoyo chuckled.

Ye Hui looked at the golden monkeys in the tree.

It seems they have found the first key "character" in the story, and they should be able to find the protagonist by following the clues.

"Hello, little monkey!" Sakura waved to it in a friendly manner.

The monkey squeaked twice, hooked its paw on a branch, picked a bright red, unidentified wild fruit, and threw it towards Sakura.

The wild berries traced an arc in the air.

Sakura reacted quickly, reaching out to catch the falling wild fruit.

Looking down, the fruit was round and plump, its skin cool and fresh, with a few tiny leaves still clinging to it.

"Is it trying to give us the fruit?" Sakura asked uncertainly, holding the bright red fruit and looking up at the golden monkey in the tree.

"It seems so." Tomoyo's eyes crinkled into a smile. "It seems to really like you, Sakura-chan."

Sakura took out a handkerchief, carefully wiped the dust off the fruit, and then quickly walked up to Ye Hui, handing the fruit to him: "Ye Hui, do you think this is edible?"

Although she was curious about what the fruit from this other world tasted like, she suppressed her impulse and asked Ye Hui to confirm first.

After all, it's an unfamiliar environment. As Ye Zi said, it's always good to be cautious!
Ye Hui took the fruit, concentrated a wisp of his divine sense, and probed into it.

The fruit is plump and juicy, not only free of toxins but also containing a faint trace of spiritual energy, making it a rare and precious find.

"It's safe to eat, there's no problem, and it's quite nutritious."

As he spoke, he gently broke the fruit in half, and the fragrance of the flesh instantly wafted out, along with its sweet juice.

He handed one half to Sakura and the other half to Tomoyo.

"You guys should try it."

"Wow! So sweet!" Sakura couldn't wait and took a big bite. The juice burst on her tongue, and the sweet taste slid down her throat. Her eyes lit up.

Zhi Shi took small sips, a faint smile playing on her lips, her purple eyes curving into a beautiful arc: "Hmm, it tastes pretty good, but it's not as good as the fruit that Ye Hui grows."

The golden monkeys seemed particularly happy to see them eat the fruit, jumping excitedly from branch to branch, swishing their tails rapidly, and occasionally letting out squeaks of joy.

"It seems we've successfully established an initial friendship with it." Ye Hui smiled as he looked at the lively monkey in the tree.

He remembered Naoko saying that this monkey was the key to guiding the protagonist to find the giant tortoise, and that if he just followed it, he should be able to get to the core of the plot.

"What should we do next? Should we follow it?" After finishing the fruit, Xiaoying put away the pit and looked up at Ye Hui.

Ye Hui nodded, his gaze falling on the golden monkey in the tree: "That's right, it should know where the person we're looking for is."

He raised his head, activated his Bird Taming Technique, and transmitted his thoughts as gentle waves: "Little monkey, we are looking for a boy who is about our height. Have you seen him? Do you know where he is?"

The golden monkey stopped jumping, tilted its head and looked at Ye Hui for a while, its dark eyes darting around.

After a moment, it seemed to understand and squeaked twice.

He then jumped down from the tree branch, landed steadily on the ground, and ran in another direction deep into the forest.

After running a few steps, it suddenly stopped, turned around and waved its paw at Ye Hui and the other two, its tail still gently sweeping the ground behind it, clearly signaling them to follow.

"It's going to lead us to find someone!" Sakura said, then grabbed Tomoyo's hand and tried to follow.

Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

The main characters didn't meet them, so have they become the main characters themselves?
Led by the golden monkey, the three embarked on their journey once again.

If Ye Hui were to describe it, it would feel quite similar to the feeling of grinding dungeons in a game back in the day.

Moreover, it's a holographic copy.

With the monkey as their local "guide," their journey became much easier.

It can precisely avoid muddy puddles and tangled thorns, and will stop from time to time to wait for them to catch up.

The scenery along the way is even more fantastical.

Glowing mushrooms grow by the roadside, their caps gleaming with a soft blue light, like the night sky.

Butterflies, as transparent as crystal, fluttered in the air, their wings creating shimmering spots of light as they flapped.

Some trees were covered in colorful flowers, their petals layered upon each other, swaying gently in the wind.

Tomoyo's camera never stopped, sometimes focusing on the glowing mushrooms, sometimes chasing after the transparent butterflies.

But in the end, the focus always returns to Sakura's excited figure, recording these precious moments one by one.

Sakura was overjoyed, squatting down to touch the glowing mushrooms and watching the blue light illuminate her palms.

A moment later, they went off to chase butterflies, their laughter echoing through the woods.

Ye Hui followed behind them, and seeing how happy the two girls were, his mood also lightened.

[You've been tricked by your enemy and are now imprisoned, yet instead of thinking about how to escape quickly, you're indulging in this illusory beauty! Your Daoist heart has been corrupted by comfort! Clearly, you're incapable of achieving great things!]

Ye Hui curled his lip, unimpressed by the incessant complaining.

What is the purpose of cultivating immortality?
Isn't it all about breaking free from constraints and living the life you want as you please?

If one spends every day in seclusion, filled with bitterness and resentment, turning life into an ascetic practice, then what is the point of cultivating immortality?
This intellectually challenged system will probably never understand the principle of balancing work and rest.

He glanced around at the scenery and suddenly it seemed familiar.

The layout and vegetation of this forest are somewhat similar to the secret realm where he had previously taken Sakura and the others on their training.

But I guess they all look pretty much the same in the deep mountains and forests.

at this time.

The golden monkey at the front suddenly stopped, its fur tensed, and it growled a warning at the bushes ahead, its tail pressed tightly against its back.

"What's wrong?" Sakura immediately became alert, her dark green eyes fixed on the direction the monkey was pointing.

Ye Hui's divine sense instantly spread out, covering an area of ​​100 meters in front of him.

Sure enough, several malevolent auras lurked deep within the grass, carrying the ferocity of wild beasts and fluctuations of magic.

"Something's coming, everyone be careful," he warned.

The voice just fell.

The bushes in front of us suddenly shook violently.

Several dark figures darted out like lightning, instantly surrounding the three people and the monkey.

It was a monster about the size of a cheetah, its entire body as black as ink, even its eyes glowing with an eerie green light. Its sharp claws could leave scratches on the ground, and its teeth gleamed with a cold light.

"This is... a shadow leopard?"

Ye Hui was taken aback, and immediately recognized the monster.

In the setting of the cultivation game, the Shadow Leopard is a genuine second-tier demon beast, with strength comparable to a cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

His heart skipped a beat.

How did Eriol know all this?
Have I been exposed?
"No, that's impossible..." Ye Hui quickly dismissed the idea.

Then he realized what was happening.

Perhaps this world in the book has special rules, such as automatically extracting the knowledge of those who enter and transforming things in their minds into physical entities.

This is somewhat like a fantasy world in the cultivation realm, only cloaked in magic.

"Ye-kun, what are these things?" Sakura looked at the monsters in front of her that exuded a dangerous aura and nervously gripped the sealing key in her hand.

Ye Hui wasn't particularly nervous.

The strength of someone in the early Foundation Establishment stage is insignificant to a Golden Core cultivator like him.

However, he must control his thoughts now, otherwise who knows what kind of monster he might conjure up.

"It's a magical beast, about the same strength as the crystal giant we encountered during our previous training."

He deliberately simplified the description to soothe their emotions.

As soon as the words were spoken, the shadow leopard at the front suddenly let out a low growl, and its figure instantly disappeared from the spot, so fast that it left only a blurry afterimage.

"Watch out!" Tomoyo exclaimed.

The next second, the Shadow Leopard appeared behind Ye Hui, its sharp claws whistling through the air as it lunged straight at his neck, the tips of its claws even leaving streaks of black light.

Sakura and Tomoyo were so frightened they held their breath, but Ye Hui seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, not turning around at all, and simply raised his right hand casually.

"Om-"

A pale golden light shield instantly unfolded around him, as clear as glass.

The shadow leopard's claws slammed hard against the light shield, producing a dull thud, but not even a crack was left.

Seeing their companion fail, the other shadow leopards stopped their actions, their eerie green eyes fixed on the light shield around Ye Hui, making low gurgling sounds in their throats. Suddenly, they became cautious again, no longer daring to launch another attack.

The golden monkey huddled behind Sakura, clutching her clothes tightly, only daring to peek out with half its head showing.

The shadow leopards did not launch another attack rashly. Instead, they hunched over and circled around the three of them, their dark figures weaving through the trees, leaving only blurry afterimages.

Their eyes were fixed on the golden light spell on Ye Hui's body, and they would stop from time to time, lower their bodies, and look for a flaw.

“These guys are smart. They know that a direct attack won’t work, so they’re waiting for an opportunity,” Ye Hui said to Sakura and Tomoyo behind him.

"Shall I go first?" Sakura looked up, not afraid at all, but rather a little excited.

“Let me give it a try,” Tomoyo suddenly said, a little nervous but very determined. “I think… I can help too.”

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +7】

Ye Hui turned to look at her and saw that she was slightly smiling with her hands clenched into fists.

"Okay." He nodded in agreement. "Tomoyo, do you remember the spells I taught you?"

"I remember." Tomoyo closed her eyes, calming herself down.

When she opened her eyes again, she had calmed down and stretched out her hands, palms down, gently pressing them together.

The water-based spiritual energy within his body flowed slowly, seeping into the air through his fingertips.

The next second, a thick white mist rose from the ground, spreading rapidly in all directions as if it were a tangible substance.

In just a few moments, it enveloped the entire area.

Visibility dropped to less than half a meter in an instant, and even the trees around us were just blurry outlines.

The shadow leopard was clearly caught off guard by this turn of events, letting out uneasy roars in the thick fog, its footsteps becoming increasingly erratic.

"Well done, Zhishi!" Ye Hui praised without reservation.

No wonder he personally taught them—they even know to first block the view and take the initiative.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

"Leave the rest to me~" Ye Hui's voice fell into the mist, and his figure disappeared like a ghost.

Several short, muffled thuds soon echoed through the thick fog, accompanied by the mournful cries of the shadow leopard, but the silence quickly subsided.

As the white mist gradually dissipated.

Several shadow leopards lay on the ground, each with a clean wound on its neck, completely lifeless.

"That's... resolved?" Sakura stared wide-eyed at the Shadow Leopard's corpse on the ground.

The battle was over before she even had a chance to summon the Clow Cards.

Ye Hui reappeared in front of them, dusted off his hands, and smiled easily: "It's done. These guys are fast, but their defenses aren't strong."

[You displayed your overwhelming power in front of the Dharma Protector Daidouji Tomoyo! You showed her with your actions that only by following you can she have a good life! Your domineering and powerful presence is deeply imprinted in her heart!]

He walked to the corpse of the Shadow Leopard, bent down and took out a demon core the size of a pigeon egg, shimmering with dark light, from the head of each corpse.

Sure enough, even this thing exists.
"These are good things. They can be used for alchemy or weapon crafting. It's a pretty good haul." Ye Hui put the demon cores into his backpack.

Having dealt with the shadow leopard blocking their path, the three continued on their journey with the golden monkey.

Having had this experience...

Sakura and Tomoyo's vigilance has noticeably increased.

After passing through a dense, treacherous forest, the view suddenly opened up before us.

A vast lake came into view.

The lake was as calm as a stagnant pool, without the slightest ripple, perfectly reflecting the blue sky and white clouds overhead, without even a ripple.

In the middle of the lake, a small mountain stands out prominently, its dark outline particularly striking on the water's surface.

"Is this the turtle that was bigger than a mountain, as described in the book?" Sakura stared at the dark shadow in the middle of the lake, somewhat shocked.

"It looks like it's sleeping." Tomoyo raised the camera, adjusted the lens to its maximum focus, and observed carefully.

In the lens.

The giant turtle's head and limbs were all tightly retracted into its shell, which floated on the lake surface. The huge shell was covered with crisscrossing grooves and looked even harder than the rocks on the shore.

"The book says we have to wake it up, because it knows where the dragon is," Sakura recalled the story Naoko had told her at noon.

"But this lake looks so deep, we can't exactly swim over there to hit its shell, can we? Besides, it's so big, maybe it won't even react after we hit it."

The golden monkey squatted on a rock on the shore and squeaked twice at the lake.

Sakura gazed at the vast lake and muttered to herself.

This lake is so big, who knows what dangerous creatures are lurking at the bottom? Going into the water rashly, or even flying on the surface of the lake, would be too risky.

She suddenly remembered Naoko's description at noon and quickly added, "That's right! I remember Naoko saying that the giant tortoise would only wake up if you made it laugh."

"Make it laugh?" Ye Hui stroked his chin.

This setting is quite unique, much more interesting than forcing your way in or waking someone up with a spell.

"Then let me tell you a joke!" Sakura volunteered, took two steps forward, cleared her throat, and shouted loudly to the giant turtle in the middle of the lake, "Grandpa Turtle, can I tell you a joke?"

The lake was still, only her voice echoed, and the giant tortoise remained motionless. Sakura took a deep breath and continued calling out, "If you don't answer me, I'll take that as a yes, okay? Okay, I'll talk to you then~"

"Once upon a time, there was a man fishing and he caught a squid."

The squid hurriedly begged him, "Please let me go! Don't roast me and eat me!"

"That person thought for a moment and said, 'Okay, then I'll ask you a few questions.'"

The squid was overjoyed and kept saying, "Go ahead and take the test!" Then... that person grilled the squid!

After telling the joke, Sakura burst into laughter herself, and Kero also laughed heartily.

However, the lake remained calm and still, and the giant tortoise remained tucked inside its shell, not even moving a single piece of its shell, as if it had not heard her words at all.

The air fell silent instantly, with only the soft rustling of the wind across the lake and the bewildered squeaking of the golden monkeys.

"Uh...isn't it funny?" Sakura scratched her head awkwardly.

Tomoyo's eyelashes fluttered twice, she coughed, and quickly stepped forward, covering her mouth and chuckling, "I think it's quite funny. I think Grandpa Turtle hasn't realized it yet."

"Exactly! It's so funny! This old turtle must have no taste!" Kero also popped out of Sakura's pocket, indignantly agreeing.

Ye Hui shook his head helplessly.

Sakura's talent for making corny jokes remains consistently strong.

He was almost choked by this turn of events.

"Let me do it! I'm a mythical beast who's seen it all, and I'm definitely better at telling jokes than you guys!"

Xiao Ke patted his chest, flapped his wings, flew to the sky above the lake, deliberately raised his voice, cleared his throat, and began his stand-up comedy routine.

"One day, Sakura and I went shopping and saw a cotton candy stall. Sakura insisted on buying the biggest one, but after she got it and took a few steps, a gust of wind blew, and the cotton candy was all over her face, making her look like a white-haired monster..."

It spoke with great enthusiasm, spittle flying everywhere with the flapping of its wings, and occasionally mimicking Sakura's expressions, making funny faces.

Ye Hui yawned as he listened from the shore.

This joke is even more unsettling than Sakura's lame jokes.

Sure enough, Xiao Ke talked on and on for a full ten minutes, but the giant turtle in the middle of the lake didn't laugh. Instead, it made a soft snoring sound from its shell, as if it had fallen into a deeper sleep.

"I'm furious!"

Seeing this, Xiao Ke flew back in a fit of rage, its wings trembling with anger. "It must have no artistic talent at all; it doesn't understand what humor is!"

"Alright, alright, stop embarrassing yourself. Watch me instead." Ye Hui glanced at it irritably and walked straight to the lakeside.

"You? Are you sure you can do it?" Xiao Ke tilted her head with a skeptical look. "You rarely even laugh, and you can tell jokes?"

Ye Hui ignored it and focused his gaze on the giant turtle in the middle of the lake.

He activated the power of words, infusing his voice with spiritual energy to ensure it reached the giant tortoise's ears clearly, and then slowly spoke.

"Once upon a time, there was a little turtle who got hurt. It asked a snail to buy it medicine, but the snail didn't return for over two hours. Then the little turtle said—"

"If you don't come back in two more hours, I'm going to die!"

"Then the little snail, who was standing at the door, heard it and said—"

"Say that again? If you say that again, I'm not going!"

Ye Hui chuckled: "That little snail hasn't left yet after two hours."

With the blessing of supernatural powers, Ye Hui's voice carried a strange and captivating charm.

"Pfft..." Tomoyo couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh out loud.

Sakura giggled along with him.

Just then, the calm lake surface suddenly began to shake violently, with waves surging and crashing against the shore, splashing water half a meter high, and even the pebbles on the shore trembled.

"Rumble--"

A thunderous laugh came from the bottom of the lake, deep and resonant.

The giant tortoise slowly unfolded its curled-up shell, first extending its wrinkled neck.

The head, larger than a round table, slowly raised, its murky eyes looking toward the shore, its voice leisurely.

“An…interesting…little…creeper…”

"It really woke up!" Sakura jumped up in surprise and excitedly turned to look at Ye Hui. "Ye Hui, you're amazing!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +14]

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +13】

[With your extraordinary ability to deceive, you successfully made a ten-thousand-year-old divine beast laugh! Even the Heavenly Dao is shocked by your shamelessness!]

Looking at the giant tortoise before him, Ye Hui asked, "Old tortoise, we want to find the legendary dragon. Do you know how to get there?"

The giant tortoise blinked slowly, and the figures of the three were reflected in its pupils, which were mostly white.

A full half minute passed.

It slowly began to speak: "The dragon...it...is...at...the...very...peak...of...the...mountain ...

Its speech was very slow, and Sakura couldn't help but clench her fists, wishing she could finish speaking for it.

"Then how do we get across? Where is the mountain?" she asked quickly.

The giant tortoise did not answer directly, but slowly turned its neck and turned its head to the other side of the lake.

Ye Hui followed its gaze.

Across the lake are steep cliffs, and a winding boardwalk can be vaguely seen on the cliff face, half-hidden by vines and mist, almost impossible to spot without careful observation.

"There...is...a road over there..."

"Thank you, Mr. Turtle!" Ye Hui bowed to the giant turtle.

"You're welcome..." the giant tortoise said, then yawned widely, its breath creating ripples on the lake's surface before slowly retracting its head back into its shell.

The lake gradually returned to calm, with only ripples still gently spreading across the surface.

"It seems we need to get to the other side of the lake first." Ye Hui turned his gaze back to the vast lake in front of him.

"But this lake is so big, how are we going to get across?" Sakura frowned, looking at the seemingly endless lake.

"If we use a flying card, can we fly over there?" Xiao Ke suggested.

"Flying cards won't work." As soon as Xiao Ke made the suggestion, Ye Hui rejected it.

He had already used his divine sense to explore the lake surface. "The wind above this lake carries chaotic magic, and the space is extremely unstable. If you rashly use the flying card to fly, you may be caught in the spatial turbulence."

That kid Eriol is really determined to make them follow the script, he's even blocked the shortcuts.

"What should we do then?" Sakura asked with a pained expression, trying hard to recall the plot. "I remember the protagonist in the book cut down trees to build a boat, but we don't have any tools now, how are we going to build a boat?"

Ye Hui smiled and said, "It's alright, I have a way."

He walked to the lakeside and took out a pile of materials from his system inventory.

Several pieces of hard, black-veined wood, several pieces of silvery star iron, and several spiked rock-armored boar tusks were laid out on the ground.

"Ye, are you trying to build a ship on the spot?" Tomoyo asked, looking at the materials on the ground. "But without a furnace and tools, how are you going to process this metal?"

"This will do." Ye Hui nodded in response, casually taking out a yellow talisman from his pocket. With a flick of his spiritual power, the talisman instantly ignited with a pale blue flame.

It was a fire-controlling talisman.

He placed the Star Iron and Rock Armor Boar Tusks on a flat rock, and the flames of the Fire Control Talisman enveloped the materials, quickly melting them into a silvery-white liquid.

Ye Hui concentrated his energy, using his divine sense as a hand to manipulate the silvery-white liquid as it flowed through the air, gradually shaping it into the skeleton of a ship.

The keel was straight and sturdy, and the ribs were arranged in a neat and orderly manner. In just a moment, the outline of a small boat appeared before our eyes.

Then, he picked up the black-veined wood, and used his spiritual power to create a sharp blade to cut the wood into the shape of a ship's hull and deck.

Then, molten metal is used as an adhesive to firmly join the various parts together.

"Amazing!" Sakura and Tomoyo exclaimed.

This was the first time they had ever seen Ye Hui forging weapons on the spot.

In less than ten minutes, a cool-looking and sturdy little boat appeared.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +18]

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +17】

"Let's go, let's get on the boat."

Ye Hui pushed the small boat into the water and then jumped on first.

Sakura and Tomoyo boarded the ship.

Ye Hui activated his spiritual power.

If ships are built using metalworking, how could they still be rowed by hand?
The small boat left white splashes on the lake as it sped toward the opposite shore.

"Wow, so fast!" Sakura stood at the bow of the boat, feeling the gentle breeze blowing in her face, and excitedly opened her arms.

Tomoyo sat quietly by the side of the boat, one hand on the gunwale, a faint smile on her face.

"You little rascal, I didn't know you had this skill! This boat is pretty well made!" Xiao Ke landed on Ye Hui's shoulder.

Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, speaking with a certain matter-of-fact tone: "The skeleton is made of star iron and rock-armored boar tusks, and the hull is engraved with water-repelling and stabilizing talismans. How could it be bad?"

This boat can sail as steadily as flat ground, not only on a calm lake, but even if thrown into a stormy sea.

The small boat soon approached the rocky beach on the opposite shore of the lake, and the three people and the animal disembarked one after another.

Ye Hui waved his hand and put the small boat into his system backpack. This little thing might come in handy in the future, so there was no need to throw it away directly.

They were standing on a mudflat covered with pebbles, with the walkway almost vertical to the cliff right in front of them.

The walkway was constructed entirely of old wooden planks and thick hemp ropes. The edges of the planks were rotten and curled, and many of the ropes were worn down to thin strands. Several gaps were even broken, revealing a bottomless abyss below, which looked like it could collapse at any moment.

"Are we... going to go up from here?"

Sakura stared at the plank road, a little timid, her dark green eyes blinking twice.

"It seems that's right." Ye Hui looked up and saw the plank road winding upwards along the cliff face, extending all the way to the top, which was completely shrouded in clouds and mist, making it impossible to see the end.

"This road is too dangerous! These wooden planks look like they'd break at the slightest touch." Little Ke flapped its wings and hovered in mid-air.

Ye Hui glanced at it: "You don't need to walk, what are you afraid of?"

"I'm worried about Sakura and Tomoyo! Not you!" Kero retorted stubbornly, flapping its wings twice in anger.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +8]

"You really don't need to worry about me." Ye Hui nodded perfunctorily, walked straight to the starting point of the plank road, and squatted down to examine it carefully.

As the index finger traced the wooden board, a wisp of magical energy immediately rippled out.

"These planks and ropes look old, but they've been reinforced with magic, so they're quite sturdy. As long as we watch our step and don't wobble, we should be fine."

As for who cast the spell...

So hard to guess...

"Is that so? Then let's go quickly!" Sakura took a deep breath, trying to encourage herself.

In order to leave this world in the book as soon as possible, and go home to see her father and brother, she had to brave any danger!
Ye Hui led the way, with Sakura and Tomoyo following closely behind.

Xiao Ke hovered low overhead, glancing warily at both sides of the cliff face from time to time.

This time, it finally fulfilled its duty of "guarding".

"That's rare! You actually know how to observe your surroundings for danger. Xiao Ke, you're not just a mascot anymore~" Ye Hui raised his hand and smacked Xiao Ke's head.

"What do you mean 'rare'! I've always been useful, okay!" Xiao Ke turned her head away and angrily slapped his hand away.

The walkway was narrower than I had imagined, only wide enough for one person to pass sideways.

The wooden planks underfoot creaked and groaned whenever you stepped on them.

Every step was nerve-wracking, with a bottomless abyss right beside you. Occasionally, loose stones would slip down from your feet, falling so fast that you wouldn't hear an echo for ages, making your heart pound with anxiety.

Sakura clung tightly to the cold cliff face, her hands gripping the rough rocks, moving slowly step by step until her palms were sweaty.

Although Tomoyo's face was also slightly pale, she calmed down and comforted Sakura every few steps, saying softly, "Don't be afraid, Sakura. Look at Yoko, he's walking very steadily. We'll just follow in his footsteps. Don't be afraid."

Sakura looked up and met Ye Hui's gaze as he turned to look at her.

The latter had a gentle look in his eyes and even nodded slightly at her.

A sense of relief washed over her, causing her tense body to relax slightly.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

They climbed along the boardwalk for nearly half an hour, and looking up, they were still quite a distance from the top of the cliff.

"Phew... I'm so tired..." Sakura stopped, supporting her knees, and breathed heavily.

"Let's take a rest first." Ye Hui glanced at both sides of the plank road and quickly found a relatively spacious platform ahead. He then led them there.

He rummaged through his system inventory and pulled out a bunch of things.

A few packets of seasoning, and the silverfish that just jumped onto the deck.

"Let's grab something to eat here, um... I guess that counts as lunch?"

When they entered the world of the book, it was still midnight outside, but the sunlight was shining through the clouds onto the cliff face, making it look like midday.

"Are we going to eat grilled fish? Yay!" Sakura perked up.

With a wave of his hand, Ye Hui sent the fish flying into the air. Then, he snapped his fingers, and the dry branches floating in the air instantly ignited.

He then cleaned the silverfish.

Scrape off the scales and remove the internal organs.

With magic at hand, the whole process is very convenient.

He deftly skewered the fish with a sharpened twig and slowly roasted it over a fire that was barely visible in mid-air.

The flames crackled, and soon the fish began to ooze oil, which dripped into the fire and sparked tiny sparks.

At the same time, an enticing aroma of caramelized meat quickly filled the air along the cliff edge.

"It smells so good!" Sakura and Kero swallowed almost simultaneously.

The former tiptoed closer to the fire, while the latter flapped its wings, hovering in mid-air, its eyes fixed on the slightly golden-brown silver fish.

Ye Hui brushed a layer of secret sauce onto the fish at the right moment, and then sprinkled cumin and chili powder on it. The aroma of the spices instantly blended with the freshness of the fish, making the two people and the beast keep swallowing their saliva.

"Okay, you can eat now."

Ye Hui divided the golden-brown, crispy fish into several portions, first handing them to Sakura and Tomoyo, and finally giving Keroberos a large piece of fish with charred skin.

"Ouch, it's so hot! Phew, nianiania~ But it's delicious!" Sakura couldn't wait to take a bite, and the heat made her keep panting.

But the next moment, the crispy on the outside and tender on the inside fish melted on her tongue, and the delicious juice mixed with the aroma of spices made her squint her eyes in happiness.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

"Ye's cooking skills are as good as ever." Tomoyo held the fish, took small bites, her movements elegant, but her face full of satisfaction.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +7】

Xiao Ke couldn't resist any longer and started gnawing on the fish.

It had absolutely no table manners; oil dripped down its chin and even onto its wings, but it didn't care to wipe it off, only focusing on eating voraciously.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +10]

[Looking at the naive and unsophisticated expressions of Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, and Daidouji Tomoyo, a protector of the Dharma, you feel a surge of superiority. A mere spirit fish is enough to satisfy them. If they were to taste your Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness dish made with the Nine Heavens Mystic Firebird, wouldn't they be so happy they'd ascend to heaven on the spot!]

Ye Hui rolled his eyes inwardly.

"Nine Heavens Mystic Firebird? If you're so capable, then get me one."

Hmm? Looking for a beanbag...

Ye Hui suddenly paused.

This illusion can extract human cognition and manifest physical characteristics.

It seems like it might not be impossible after all?
After eating and drinking their fill, the group rested briefly before setting off again onto the plank road.

After climbing for another half hour, the path under our feet finally became flat.

They finally reached the top of the cliff.

The wind was very strong at the top of the mountain, making people's hair fly wildly.

A huge cave stands prominently in the very center.

The entrance to the cave was about the height of two people, and it was pitch black and bottomless.

Every now and then, gusts of cold wind would blow out from inside, and you could faintly hear low sounds coming from inside the cave.

"The dragon should be inside." Ye Hui stared at the cave entrance, his divine sense quietly probing in, but it was blocked by a layer of magical barrier.

He could only sense a tremendous life force within it.

"Let's go in quickly!" Sakura immediately gripped the sealing key, released the seal, and was eager to try.

"Don't rush." ​​Ye Hui reached out to stop her. "The situation inside is unclear. Let's rest outside for a while and make preparations before going in."

(End of this chapter)