Star Martial Soaring Cloud

"Don't worry, Godfather, with me here, I'll make sure you get there! Even if there were ten or eight mature Epiphyllum flowers, let alone three, I could find them for you!"

Niu Ben patted his chest, his face full of self-satisfaction. His smugness made it seem as if finding the Immortal Ephemeral Flower was not a coincidence, but something he had accomplished by overcoming countless difficulties on his own.

Seeing his appearance, Wang Xiao shook her head helplessly, said nothing, and followed Niu Ben's steps.

At the same time, he instantly gathered most of the vital energy flowing in his body, steadily suppressing his cultivation at the Lesser Completion stage of the Fish Leap realm, and could no longer feel any power fluctuations beyond this realm around him.

Because cultivators at the Fish Leap Realm have established a connection with the primordial energy of heaven and earth, yet are unable to use it, their cultivation level is easily discernible unless they deliberately suppress it.

Wang Xiao acts this way because he is used to being cautious.

The Demon Island is fraught with danger. If we are too ostentatious and reveal our true strength, we will inevitably attract unnecessary trouble—it's better to avoid trouble.

The weak are easily looked down upon, but they are also easily ignored.

But his seemingly casual action appeared to Niu Ben as if he had witnessed something earth-shattering.

The cow froze on the spot, its big, round eyes wide open, almost bulging out, its mouth slightly agape, with a trace of drool still hanging from the corner of its mouth. It stared blankly at Wang Xiao, its face filled with disbelief, and even its breathing subconsciously slowed down.

"What kind of secret technique is this? The Fish Leap Realm can so easily conceal one's cultivation level!"

He frowned, his horns swaying slightly, and pondered for a long time, but couldn't figure it out.

The more he couldn't figure him out, the more unfathomable Wang Xiao seemed to him, and the stronger his admiration for him grew.

In his view, his godfather's actions must be part of some far-reaching scheme.

Once he understood this, the doubt in Niu Ben's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by deep admiration and praise.

He sidled up to Wang Xiao, a fawning smile plastered on his face: "Godfather, your cultivation level is so subtly suppressed! You've clearly reached the peak of the Fish Leap stage, yet you've managed to suppress it to the minor completion stage, completely concealing your aura. Brilliant! Truly brilliant! No wonder I felt something was off when we fought earlier; it turns out Godfather has been hiding his true strength!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiao felt a slight throbbing in the veins on his forehead. He took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the helplessness in his heart.

He was just being cautious out of habit, never expecting that this simple-minded ox would misinterpret it as having some profound plans.

He opened his mouth, intending to explain, but the words caught in his throat—judging from Niu Ben's behavior just now, once this simpleton made up his mind about something, he wouldn't change it even if you beat him to death.

Rather than wasting words explaining, it's better to let him think it over, to avoid creating unnecessary trouble.

"Alright, enough talk, lead the way."

"Okay, godfather!" Niu Ben replied quickly, his smile growing even brighter. He strode up to Wang Xiao and took the initiative to act as her guide.

He kept talking incessantly as he walked, showing no sign of stopping.

"Godfather, you don't know, although I look big and burly, my nose is incredibly sensitive! We, the Ox Clan, are naturally drawn to all kinds of spiritual herbs and treasures, especially those that are ancient and full of spiritual energy; we can smell them from a great distance!"

"I wasn't just lucky to find those three mature Epiphyllum flowers, it was all thanks to my nose!" he said, shaking his horns with pride.

"A few days ago, while wandering in the northern part of the Demon Island, I suddenly sensed an extremely rich and pure spiritual energy. That spiritual energy was completely different from that of other spiritual herbs; it was warm and mellow, and even carried a faint ethereal charm. I was immediately attracted to it and followed that spiritual energy all the way there. I searched for a full day and night before finally finding those three Immortal Epiphyllum flowers in that secluded valley!"

"Godfather, you have no idea how magical those three fairy epiphyllum flowers were! When I saw them, they were emitting a faint white light, and their petals were crystal clear, as if they were carved from mutton fat jade. You could smell a refreshing fragrance from afar."

"That fragrance, tsk tsk, it can reach your nose from thirty miles away, even more fragrant than the grass cakes that our Ox Clan loves! You couldn't have smelled it, that aroma..." Niu Ben said, unconsciously sniffing, looking completely intoxicated. "The fragrance enters the body, making you feel warm all over, even my body feels nourished. It's a pity that the Immortal Ephemeral Flower is a treasure to your human race, but it's of little use to our Ox Clan!"

Niu Ben rambled on and on about how he found the Immortal Ephemeral Flower, his tone full of pride, as if he had done something incredibly remarkable.

As he spoke, he would occasionally glance back at Wang Xiao, hoping to receive more praise.

Wang Xiao followed behind him expressionlessly, her ears filled with his incessant chatter, and her head throbbed with pain.

If I had known this simpleton would talk so much, I would never have let him lead the way—it's been torture!

Wang Xiao couldn't help but mutter to himself: "Are you probably not from the cattle tribe? You seem more like a horse tribe."

Besides, since the Immortal Epiphyllum is useless to your demon race, why would you go through so much trouble to find it? And why would you be so attached to its scent?

It's obvious that he discovered the Fairy Epiphyllum by accident, and this is just a way for him to claim credit, hence the exaggerated boasting.

After boasting about his ability to find the Immortal Epiphyllum, Niu Ben began to praise Wang Xiao, showering him with compliments that practically made him out to be a god.

"Godfather, how did you train to deliver that powerful palm strike? I pride myself on having one of the best physical bodies among my peers, but in front of you, I'm as fragile as paper! Have you cultivated some ancient divine skill? Or consumed some rare and precious treasure? Could you teach me? I promise I'll learn diligently and never slack off!"

"In all my years, this is the first time I've encountered such a powerful human cultivator! Not only is your physical body incredibly strong, but you're also so strategic; you're practically a born powerhouse!"

"Unlike those other human cultivators, who are all arrogant and conceited, lacking any real skills and fond of putting on airs, they are worlds apart from you, my godfather!"

"Your son is so lucky to have met such a powerful person as your godfather. It's a blessing I've accumulated over several lifetimes! From now on, your son will follow you faithfully, serving you diligently and without complaint. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west; if you tell me to beat a dog, I will never scold a chicken!"

……

"Shut up." Wang Xiao finally couldn't help but speak, his tone calm but carrying an undeniable authority.

"Oh," Niu Ben obediently replied, shutting his mouth.

But less than three breaths later, he couldn't help but lean closer and whisper, "Godfather, there's a reason why I just called you my father."