“Those spirit beasts show friendly faces to you instead of attacking, don’t they?” Lu Yun chuckled.

Though Long Aotian was surprised, he nodded. “This humble one depended on the lake for survival before I met the young master. But while the spirit beasts do not harm me, the waters are so terrifying that I can only venture in several dozen meters at most. The Purplestar Silver was a gift from the beasts in the waters. Please show mercy, young master, and don’t hurt them.” As simple and honest as Long Aotian seemed, he was also exceedingly prudent. While he was able to communicate with the spirit beasts in the lake and form a relationship with them, he didn’t tell anyone else about it.

It would be a catastrophic disaster for someone as weak as him if it became widely known.

“In that case, you’ll come down with me.” Lu Yun nodded with a smile.

Long Aotian started, then indicated his agreement. The young man grabbed his shoulder and the two...