Spirit ship, temporary cave.

The restriction outside Xu Ping’s room was triggered, and a familiar aura lingered outside.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, Shan has come to visit, may we have a word?"

Shan Tianyou’s steady voice came from outside the room.

Xu Ping felt a stir in his heart, immediately waved his hand to open the restriction, and smiled slightly: "Senior Shan, please come in."

Upon seeing Xu Ping, Shan Tianyou first bowed with respect and earnestness: "Fellow Daoist Xu, today Shan has come specifically to thank you once again."

"Had it not been for you risking your life to save me that day, bravely blocking that Divinity Transformation demon’s blow, Shan would have likely followed in Fellow Daoist Li’s footsteps, destroyed in both body and soul by now.

"This debt of gratitude, Shan and the Mystic Water Sect will remember in our hearts!"

Xu Ping stood up and returned the courtesy, his smile gentle: "Senior Shan, you overpraise me."

"We’ve known each other for many years, fought side by side, and supporting each other is only natural. Why stand on ceremony?"

Hearing this, Shan Tianyou smiled even more.

"Your nobility impresses me, but gratitude cannot remain merely in words."

As Shan Tianyou spoke, he took an old jade slip and a Qi-infused storage bag from his sleeve, handing them to Xu Ping, "A small token, I hope you won’t refuse."

"This jade slip contains a spiritual sense attack secret technique called ’Demon Slayer Mantra,’ a precious secret technique of my Mystic Water Sect."

"It elucidates the subtleties of divine sense manipulation, its power peculiar, and I believe it suits you very well."

"These treasures serve as a token of gratitude from my Mystic Water Sect."

Xu Ping glanced at the storage bag, which contained some spirit medicine and artifact refining materials, valuable but not rare to him.

His attention was immediately attracted by the jade slip titled ’Demon Slayer Mantra.’

A secret technique for spiritual sense?

Xu Ping was intrigued, accepting the jade slip, and lightly probed it with his divine sense.

Indeed, the methods recorded within were exceptionally profound, designed to refine the divine sense using a special approach.

Uttering true words, each word and sentence held the power to shake the soul and disturb the divine soul.

Once mastered, one could determine life and death with a single word, controlling the mind imperceptibly!

"Interesting."

A glint of interest flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes.

His divine sense was already far superior to those of the same rank, comparable to late-stage great cultivators, one of his greatest advantages.

If he mastered this divine technique and combined it with the Soul-Breaking Needle, the power would surely increase significantly.

Xu Ping suppressed his joy, pushed the storage bag back to Shan Tianyou, and said with a smile:

"Senior Shan, this ’Demon Slayer Mantra’ is indeed of great use to me, and I will accept it with gratitude."

"As for these treasures, please take them back, there’s no need for such expense."

"Fellow Daoist Xu, this..."

Shan Tianyou tried to insist.

"Senior Shan, please let me finish."

Xu Ping interrupted him, his smile unchanged, but his tone turned serious, "I truly lack no treasures."

"However, there is something I hope Senior Shan and the Mystic Water Sect could assist with, something more important to me than thousands of treasures."

Shan Tianyou became serious, immediately replying: "Please speak freely! As long as Shan and the Mystic Water Sect can do it, we will not refuse!"

Xu Ping’s willingness to ask for help made him feel their relationship had grown closer.

Xu Ping pondered for a moment and said: "It’s not a big matter."

"I have a Spirit Pet that has reached the peak of Tier Four Middle Grade, just a step away from Upper Grade."

"This time, upon returning to the rear, I wish to find an extremely Qi-rich and absolutely safe spiritual land to help it break through its bottleneck."

"I would like to borrow your sect’s treasured land."

Choosing the Mystic Water Sect over the Golden Spirit Mouse clan had its reasons.

The depths of the Golden Spirit Mouse’s territory in the outer sea Demon Domain, although he had a close relationship with the Golden Spirit, other powerful demon clans might covet it.

The breakthrough of the Water Lake Mouse to Tier Four Upper Grade would not be quiet, and though he was confident in his concealment array.

There were many gifted creatures among the outer sea demon clans, and some might detect the signs with unique probing divine techniques, introducing variables.

In contrast, in human territory, due to the recent chaos with ancient demons, everyone stood united, and order was more established.

The Mystic Water Sect, as a major sect in the outer sea, must have its core spiritual land well-guarded, with layers of arrays and far safer than the Demon Domain.

More importantly, in the Mystic Water Sect, Xu Ping felt confident that with his own strength, he could handle any potential surprise, everything within his grasp.

Shan Tianyou was stunned for a moment, then immediately agreed without hesitation: "I wondered what it was, Fellow Daoist Xu, rest assured, leave this matter to Shan."

"Our Mystic Water Sect’s ’Azure Ocean Tide Cave Heaven’ is one of the best spiritual lands in the sect, with a richness of Qi second only to Ancestor Yun’s retreat, and absolutely secret and safe."

"You are welcome to bring your Spirit Pet anytime, and I will personally act as protector for you."

Having agreed, Shan Tianyou was filled with emotions.

Xu Ping’s divine techniques weren’t just impressive; even his Spirit Pet was about to break into Tier Four Upper Grade?

A Tier Four Upper Grade Spirit Beast is equivalent to a late-stage Nascent Soul great cultivator of the human race.

Once successful, Xu Ping’s power combined with a late-stage level Spirit Pet...

His position and strength in the outer sea could become truly extraordinary.

Of course, he also understood how difficult it was for a demon beast to break through to Tier Four Upper Grade.

"In that case, thank you very much, Senior Shan."

Xu Ping bowed with a smile, his heart set at ease, the Mystic Water Sect’s spiritual land was indeed the best choice.

"You are too kind, just send me a message when you wish."

Shan Tianyou replied with a smile, determined to arrange everything properly, repaying the favor while fostering relations with this infinitely potent strong cultivator.

After chatting for a while longer, Shan Tianyou took his leave.

Sitting cross-legged on the stone bed, Xu Ping also began to ponder the Water Lake Mouse’s breakthrough.

"Now that the location is confirmed, I need only to exchange for the items necessary for the breakthrough."