Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel

After some time.

Li Ye rode on the enlarged White Fox, strolling through the World in the Painting, with a black cat filled with resentment trailing far behind.

He gently stroked the White Fox's soft, white fur and smiled:

"You're quite the crafty one."

"Before that predecessor—your old master—were you also vying for attention like this?"

The Painted Fox leapt forward lightly, with watercolor-like flowers blooming beneath each step, perfectly supporting its body.

"You're right."

"Aside from Sister Jade Rabbit, this is the purpose we Painting Spirits were born for."

There wasn't a trace of nostalgia in its tone, only weariness and relief: "Our old master was a genius in the Painting Path, able to transform illusion into reality and bring creatures from his paintings into the real world during the Golden Core stage.

This talent brought him a wealth of resources, even Immortals descended to solve his doubts, making him confident, and a bit arrogant.

He believed that all the beauty he desired should belong to him.

Yet beauty always has a day when it fades away.

Only the painting can make beauty eternal."

Hearing this, Li Ye knew some tragedy was bound to happen, as obsession can be terrifying for a genius.

Especially a powerful genius.

"Later..." the White Fox continued, its voice still calm: "He wanted the creatures in the paintings to truly exist in the real world, able to live and reproduce.

So he sought out a Nascent Soul True Man from the Four Seasons Sect."

With this, Li Ye's heart tightened instantly, a Nascent Soul True Man from the Four Seasons Sect?

"That Nascent Soul True Man and my old master together researched a method, which was to let nature create a body, and the Painting Spirit would enter it.

This way, they could exist in the real world with a body nurtured by nature and not be repelled.

At that time, they made numerous attempts for experiments, and perhaps these creatures still walk the world today."

Li Ye felt that something big seemed to be unfolding here.

He asked, "How long ago was your old master a cultivator?"

"About... six thousand years ago."

Li Ye quickly recalled the histories of the Four Seasons Sect he had read before, and his face immediately turned pale.

Six thousand years ago, there was a turmoil involving the Spirit Race in the Four Seasons Sect.

It was because of this turmoil that the Spirit Race today lives in such difficult circumstances. Could it be related to the Painted Fox's old master?

He suppressed his unease and continued to ask, "Do you remember what races your old master created?"

The White Fox pondered for a while: "My memories have been worn down over the long years, but I remember he modeled after an Immortal Fox and used a method of the Four Seasons Sect Trueman to create... Earth Wishing Spirit Fox."

Hearing this, Li Ye could only smile bitterly.

The Earth Wishing Spirit Fox, most might not know what that is, but he is very clear.

Isn't that the Fox Race that was controlling the Earth Demon Ginseng and is allegedly deeply involved with the Hell Path?

It turns out it was created by a Trueman from the Four Seasons Sect and a genius in the Painting Path.

If this gets out, who knows what kind of waves it might cause.

Then.

Does his master know about this?

He felt he should ask his master since this secret is indeed quite significant.

...

Still on the mountain peak shrouded in mist.

His master sat beside a rock, watching the agile Beaver Bai catch fish in the water.

Leisurely replied, "I don't know."

Looking at the anxious Li Ye, he shook his head: "Your Qi Cultivation is still lacking."

The True Man flicked his fingers towards the sky.

"Rumble!"

Suddenly, serpentine flashes of lightning appeared amidst the clouds, accompanied by thunder, soon sprinkling light rain.

The cool raindrops fell on Li Ye, accompanied by a breeze, quickly calming his previously agitated heart.

Li Ye helplessly said, "I was just too surprised when I first heard about this, so I had to ask for your guidance, master."

"Don't rush, don't panic."

His master signaled for Li Ye to sit down: "Sister Ginkgo was personally planted by the ancestor at the time of founding. No matter the matter, big or small, it is recorded on her leaves.

Even the small incident of Junior Brother Zhao falling into the Profound Water Flood Dragon's Five Grains Reincarnation is recorded, yet nothing about what you mentioned is there.

There's certainly an issue here.

This is beyond what you can interfere with; I will seek the Senior Brothers to inquire about the actual reasons.

If we can truly unlock the mysteries of the ages, you would have achieved a great merit, and your contribution will not go unrecognized. You should not worry about it now.

Speaking of which, your external story about the Potato Flood Dragon has passed the Steward Hall's review. You've given the Enlightened Race two quotas, any thoughts on the remaining three?"

The attempt to change the subject was too obvious, and Li Ye, although curious about what happened, could only reply:

"Master, or do my Senior Brothers need it?"

His master smiled: "Why not do Uncle Master Su and Senior Brother Su a favor? Have you noticed that Su Ya and Huiya Marketplace share a character?"

"Huh?"

This was something Li Ye had never considered.

Could it be...

"Was Huiya Marketplace established by Senior Brother Su's family?"

"Exactly."

"Why not do them a favor and promote it there, which would also be a good opportunity for you to go out and explore.

As for the remaining two quotas, why not prioritize impoverished areas, like Dongcang Town... what do you think?"