bǎi huā dào rén qián lái ， shì xiàng lǐ píng huì bào gōng zuò de 。
百花道人前来，是向李平汇报工作的。
Flower Immortal Daoist came to report his work to Li Ping.
dāng rán ， gèng zhǔ yào de shì suǒ qiú yuán lì jīng cuì 。
当然，更主要的是索求源力精粹。
Of course, the main purpose was to seek source energy essence.
zài xī shōu le jǐ cì 、 shí lì tū fēi měng jìn zhī hòu ， bǎi huā yǐ jīng shí suǐ zhī wèi ， zài nán shě lí le 。
在吸收了几次、实力突飞猛进之后，百花已经食髓知味，再难舍离了。
After several times of absorbing and making rapid progress in strength, Flower Immortal had developed a taste for it and could no longer let go.
qí shí ， jiè zhù yōu zú rén qí dǎo yí shì chuàng zào de jīn sè yuán lì 、 jù lí zhēn zhèng de yuán lì jīng cuì hái yǒu xiē xǔ de chā jù 。
其实，借助幽族人祈祷仪式创造的金色源力、距离真正的源力精粹还有些许的差距。
Actually, while the golden source energy created by the Yōu people's prayer ceremony was close to true source energy essence, there was still a slight difference.
bù guò duì yú bǎi huā zhè yàng de gǔ fǎ cháng shēng lái jiǎng ， néng gòu ràng tā gèng jìn yí bù ， yǐ jīng gēn zhēn zhèng de méi yǒu le shén me qū bié 。
不过对于百花这样的古法长生来讲，能够让她更进一步，已经跟真正的没有了什么区别。
However, for ancient immortal techniques like Flower Immortal’s long-lasting cultivation method, being able to advance further made little difference compared to truly having it.
gēn lǐ píng dǎ guò zhāo hū de tóng shí ， bǎi huā yě zhù yì dào le tā shēn biān de qiǎo gōng yǔ tiān yáng 。
跟李平打过招呼的同时，百花也注意到了他身边的巧工与天阳。
As he greeted Li Ping, Flower Immortal also noticed Qiao Gong and Tianyang beside him.
tiān yáng wài biǎo suī zhǐ shì shí jǐ suì shào nián mú yàng ， tǐ nèi yùn hán de lì liàng què ràng bǎi huā xīn zhōng àn lǐn 。
天阳外表虽只是十几岁少年模样，体内蕴含的力量却让百花心中暗凛。
Tianyang, though only resembling a teenager on the outside, possessed power that made Flower Immortal's heart tremble. As for Qiao Gong, it was the familiar aura of an immortal cultivator from beyond the Xuanhuang Realm.
ér qiǎo gōng ， zé shì ràng bǎi huā gǎn shòu dào le yī gǔ shú xī de wèi dào 。
而巧工，则是让百花感受到了一股熟悉的味道。
After carefully observing them, Flower Immortal did not say much more.
shǔ yú xuán huáng jiè zhī wài de 、 xiū shì de qì xī 。
属于玄黄界之外的、修士的气息。
The strange and unusual individuals gathered in the Great Qi Dynasty had long ceased to surprise her. This turned out to be a good thing for her.
zǐ xì dǎ liàng le liǎng rén yī fān ， bǎi huā yě méi yǒu duō yán 。
仔细打量了两人一番，百花也没有多言。
With Li Ping's source energy essence, Flower Immortal returned happily.
shèng cháo dà qǐ huì jù de xī qí gǔ guài de rén wù ， shí zài tài duō 。 tā yě yǐ jīng zǎo jiù jiàn guài bù guài le 。
圣朝大启汇聚的稀奇古怪的人物，实在太多。她也已经早就见怪不怪了。
"Friend Daoist, who is that?" Qiao Gong asked hesitantly.
zhè duì tā ér yán fǎn dào shì jiàn hǎo shì 。
这对她而言反倒是件好事。
"That’s Flower Immortal Daoist, former patriarch of the Heavenly Lotus Sect in the Ten Thousand Prosperous World," Li Ping introduced briefly.
dé le lǐ píng de yuán lì jīng cuì ， bǎi huā měi zī zī dì yòu fǎn huí qù 。
得了李平的原力精粹，百花美滋滋地又返回去。
A simple sentence left Qiao Gong both alarmed and filled with imagination.
“ dào yǒu ， nà wèi shì ？” qiǎo gōng yǒu xiē jū jǐn de wèn dào 。
“道友，那位是？”巧工有些拘谨的问道。
Could he be like him, a traveler from another cultivation realm? Were there more such existences within this small world?
“ bǎi huā dào rén ， xī rì wàn shèng jiè tiān lián zōng zōng zhǔ 。” lǐ píng jiǎn míng è yào de jiè shào dào 。
“百花道人，昔日万盛界天莲宗宗主。”李平简明扼要的介绍道。
Guided by Li Ping, Qiao Gong and Tianyang toured the Great Qi Dynasty.
jiǎn dān yī jù huà ， ràng qiǎo gōng xīn jīng de tóng shí 、 yě bù yóu fú xiǎng lián piān 。
简单一句话，让巧工心惊的同时、也不由浮想联翩。
The continuously emitting spirit energy of the Immortal Spirit Tower and the vigilant patrol arrows that flew across the sky left them in awe.
jìng rán gēn tā yī yàng ， yě shì lái zì qí tā xiū xiān jiè de cún xíng zhě 。 nà me zhè xiǎo shì jiè zhōng ， shì fǒu hái yǒu gèng duō ？
竟然跟他一样，也是来自其他修仙界的存行者。那么这小世界中，是否还有更多？
During their travels, encountering mysterious people occasionally made them realize: the Great Qi Dynasty was full of hidden talents, and there were many like themselves...
dài zhe zhè ge yí wèn ， qiǎo gōng gēn tiān yáng zài lǐ píng de dài lǐng xià ， dà zhì cān guān le xià shèng cháo dà qǐ 。
带着这个疑问，巧工跟天阳在李平的带领下，大致参观了下圣朝大启。
Finally, they arrived at the Imperial Throne.
wú lùn shì rì yè shì fàng líng qì bù xiē de xiān líng tǎ ， hái shì fēi lüè zhōu tiān 、 jǐng jué hù wèi de xún tiān jiàn ， dōu ràng èr rén jīng tàn 。
无论是日夜释放灵气不歇的仙灵塔，还是飞掠周天、警觉护卫的巡天箭，都让二人惊叹。
Li Ping returned to his position and looked down on them, his voice echoing through the empty building.
zài yóu lì guò chéng zhōng ， ǒu ěr yù dào de lìng rén zhuō mō bù tòu de rén ， gèng shì ràng tā men míng wù ： shèng cháo dà qǐ nèi wò hǔ cáng lóng 、 xiàng tā men zhè yàng de cún zài ……
在游历过程中，偶尔遇到的令人捉摸不透的人，更是让他们明悟：圣朝大启内卧虎藏龙、向他们这样的存在……
"Friend Daoist Qiao Gong, I know your alchemy techniques are superb."
hái yǒu hěn duō 。
还有很多。
"I have some ideas for new puppetry. You may find them useful," Li Ping said.
zuì zhōng ， tā men lái dào le shèng huáng zuò nèi 。
最终，他们来到了圣皇座内。
Qiao Gong was quickly drawn in by Li Ping's proposal.
lǐ píng huí dào le tā yīng chù de wèi zhì ， fǔ shì zhe èr rén ， shēng yīn huí dàng zài kōng dàng dàng de jiàn zhù zhōng 。
李平回到了他应处的位置，俯视着二人，声音回荡在空荡荡的建筑中。
"With source energy essence and body transformation into dao... creating puppets with consciousness that can rival immortal-grade ones..."
“ qiǎo gōng dào yǒu ， wǒ zhī nǐ liàn qì shǒu duàn gāo chāo 。”
“巧工道友，我知你炼器手段高超。”
As Qiao Gong delved deeper, he became increasingly excited.
“ wǒ zhè lǐ yǒu yī xiē liàn zhì xīn xíng kuǐ lěi de sī lù ， nǐ bù fáng jiè jiàn xià 。”
“我这里有一些炼制新型傀儡的思路，你不妨借鉴下。”
In his view, the plan was entirely feasible. Many of its concepts aligned with his long-held beliefs.
qiǎo gōng hěn kuài jiù bèi lǐ píng suǒ zhǎn shì de fāng àn gěi xī yǐn le 。
巧工很快就被李平所展示的方案给吸引了。
"I will set aside a space in the small world for your research."
“ yuán lì jīng cuì ， jiā shàng shēn huà dào ， pèi zhī yǐ tiān jī jiè liàn qì jì shù ……”
“原力精粹，加上身化道，配之以天机界炼器技术……”
"Tianyang will assist you," Li Ping continued.
“ dǎ zào chū jù yǒu zì jǐ yì shí 、 néng gòu pì měi xiān jí kuǐ lěi de cún zài 。”
“打造出具有自己意识、能够媲美仙级傀儡的存在。”
"First, let's test the puppets to ensure they work properly before helping Tianyang with modifications."
qiǎo gōng yuè kàn yuè shì xīng fèn 。
巧工越看越是兴奋。
Hearing this, Qiao Gong looked at Tianyang and realized something.
zài tā kàn lái ， zhè fāng àn wán quán kě xíng 。 shèn zhì qí nèi zhū duō shè xiǎng ， dōu yǒu xiē gēn tā yì zhí yǐ lái de guān niàn bù móu ér hé 。
在他看来，这方案完全可行。甚至其内诸多设想，都有些跟他一直以来的观念不谋而合。
"Mò Yán as foundation, source energy essence aiding ascension..."
“ wǒ huì zài dà qǐ xiǎo shì jiè zhōng ， zhuān mén kāi pì chū yī kuài kōng jiān ， zuò wéi nǐ de yán jiū zhī suǒ 。”
“我会在大启小世界中，专门开辟出一块空间，作为你的研究之所。”
"He won't be far from great perfection! His strength will surpass even Xuanhuang Longevity!"
“ tiān yáng yě huì xié zhù nǐ 。”
“天阳也会协助你。”
Thinking of the potential future creations in his hands, capable of producing true immortals or something akin to them, Qiao Gong couldn’t help but feel elated.
lǐ píng jì xù shuō dào ：“ xiān liàn zhì xiē kuǐ lěi shì shǒu ， děng dào méi wèn tí zhī hòu ， jiù bāng tiān yáng jìn xíng gǎi zào 。”
李平继续说道：“先炼制些傀儡试手，等到没问题之后，就帮天阳进行改造。”
Not long after completing his对接 with the Great Qi personnel, Qiao Gong eagerly began his work.
qiǎo gōng wén yán ， kàn le yǎn tiān yáng ， bù jīn huǎng rán 。
巧工闻言，看了眼天阳，不禁恍然。
"All preparations are complete. Next, we just need the Medicine King Sect people to return," Li Ping thought.
“ mò yán wèi gēn jī ， yuán lì jīng cuì zhù lì shēng huá ……”
“墨炎为根基，源力精粹助力升华……”
He had already set up a vast net. When the Medicine King Cauldron returned to the Xuanhuang Realm, it would be directly drawn into the Great Qi small world.
“ pà bú shì dà chéng zhī hòu ， shí lì bú huì zài xuán huáng cháng shēng zhī xià ！”
“怕不是大成之后，实力不会在玄黄长生之下！”
While elixirs didn't significantly boost overall strength in the Great Qi, Li Ping possessed many malicious formulas that could severely weaken members of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
xiǎng dào wèi lái zì jǐ de shǒu zhōng ， kě yǐ zhēn zhèng dàn shēng zhǎng shēng 、 nǎi zhì mǒu zhǒng yì yì shàng de xiān jí cún zài ， qiǎo gōng jiù bù yóu àn zì xīng fèn wú bǐ 。
想到未来自己的手中，可以真正诞生长生、乃至某种意义上的仙级存在，巧工就不由暗自兴奋无比。
Seated on the Imperial Throne, Supreme Emperor Wúmiàn reflected on recent matters of the Great Qi Dynasty.
gēn dà qǐ xiāng guān rén yuán wán chéng duì jiē hòu bù jiǔ ， qiǎo gōng jiù pò bù jí dài kāi shǐ le zì jǐ de gōng zuò 。
跟大启相关人员完成对接后不久，巧工就迫不及待开始了自己的工作。
With no need for him to micromanage everything, all was proceeding smoothly and steadily towards a better future.
“ zhū shì jiē bèi ， jiē xià lái ， jiù shì děng dài yào wáng zōng de rén huí guī le 。” lǐ píng rú cǐ xiǎng dào 。
“诸事皆备，接下来，就是等待药王宗的人回归了。”李平如此想到。
Everyone knew that the supreme emperor’s constant watch meant they could not afford to slack off.
tā zǎo jiù bù xià tiān luó dì wǎng ， děng yào wáng dǐng fǎn huí xuán huáng jiè hòu ， biàn huì zhí jiē bèi qiān yǐn dào dà qǐ xiǎo shì jiè zhōng 。
他早就布下天罗地网，等药王鼎返回玄黄界后，便会直接被牵引到大启小世界中。
After reviewing some minor issues, his thoughts settled down as he shimmered away to a dark room beneath the throne.
dān yào suī rán duì tí shēng dà qǐ zhěng tǐ shí lì xiào guǒ bù dà ， dàn lǐ píng què zhǎng wò zhe ， bù shǎo néng gòu hěn hěn xuē ruò wàn xiān méng xiū shì de è dú dān fāng 。
丹药虽然对提升大启整体实力效果不大，但李平却掌握着，不少能够狠狠削弱万仙盟修士的恶毒丹方。
The room resembled an endless starry sky, with dozens of treasures floating like stars, emitting brilliant light.
wú miàn shèng huáng duān zuò yú shèng huáng zuò ， nǎo hǎi zhōng shǎn guò zuì jìn shèng cháo yī qiè shì wù 。
无面圣皇端坐于圣皇座，脑海中闪过最近圣朝一切事务。
The Great Qi Dynasty's fishing contest never stopped.
wú xū tā shì shì guò wèn ， dōu shì jǐng rán yǒu xù 、 wěn zhōng xiàng hǎo fā zhǎn 。
无需他事事过问，都是井然有序、稳中向好发展。
Numerous treasures were reeled from the pool, and Li Ping’s promise remained unbroken—these treasures belonged to the people of the Great Qi.
suǒ yǒu rén dōu zhī dào shèng huáng wú shí wú kè bù zài zhù shì de qíng kuàng xià ， dí què méi yǒu shuí dǎn gǎn xiè dài 。
所有人都知道圣皇无时无刻不在注视的情况下，的确没有谁胆敢懈怠。
For those who didn’t need or couldn't determine the use of some items, they could choose to hand them over for other rewards.
xiē xǔ xiǎo shì quán dōu guò mù zhī hòu ， shèng huáng sī xù huǎn huǎn píng fù 。
些许小事全都过目之后，圣皇思绪缓缓平复。
Among these untaken treasures was one that Li Fan found particularly uninteresting.
shēn xíng shǎn shuò ， xià yī kè jiù lái dào le shèng huáng zuò xià de yōu àn mì shì zhōng 。
身形闪烁，下一刻就来到了圣皇座下的幽暗密室中。
Except for one...
zhè lǐ wǎn ruò wú jìn xīng kōng ， shù shí jiàn bǎo wù xīng chén bān ， fā chū cuǐ càn guāng máng ， jìng jìng piāo fú 。
这里宛若无尽星空，数十件宝物星辰般，发出璀璨光芒，静静漂浮。
Li Ping extended his right hand, and golden source energy essence appeared.
shèng cháo de diào yú dà sài yī kè yě méi yǒu tíng zhǐ 。
圣朝的钓鱼大赛一刻也没有停止。
One of the light orbs in the treasury reacted most quickly. Before any others moved, it approached Li Ping, spinning obediently.
cóng diào yú chí zhōng diào shàng lái de bǎo wù ， yě shì shǔ bù shèng shǔ 。
从钓鱼池中钓上来的宝物，也是数不胜数。
Inside the orb, a small kitten could be faintly seen staring at him with eager eyes.
lǐ píng dāng chū xǔ xià de shì yán yě méi yǒu dǎ pò 。
李平当初许下的誓言也没有打破。
Concentrating the source energy essence on his fingertips, the small kitten instantly understood his intent and happily approached to lick his fingers.
zhè xiē bǎo wù jìn shù guī yú shèng cháo zi mín gè rén suǒ yǒu 。
这些宝物尽数归于圣朝子民个人所有。
"Neither beast nor tool. The vast starry sea truly is full of wonders. Even such creations exist," Li Ping thought in awe.
dāng rán ， duì yú yǒu xiē yīn wèi gè rén xìng qíng yuán yīn 、 huò zhě gǎo bù qīng jù tǐ yòng chǔ ， bù xū yào bǎo wù de ， yě kě xuǎn zé shàng jiāo ， huàn qǔ qí tā jiǎng shǎng 。
当然，对于有些因为个人性情原因、或者搞不清具体用处，不需要宝物的，也可选择上交，换取其他奖赏。
The small kitten seemed harmless, but as it approached, Li Fan’s golden source energy net sensed danger and automatically shielded him.
zhè lǐ bǎo kù nèi ， jiù cún zài zhe shàng qiě wú zhǔ de diào yú chí zhī bǎo 。
这里宝库内，就存在着尚且无主的钓鱼池之宝。
Though it appeared alive, it lacked any life force.
qí zhōng de dà duō shù ， lǐ fán dōu bù zěn me zài yì 。
其中的大多数，李凡都不怎么在意。
Initially, after being reeled in, it was merely a cat-shaped statue.
wéi dú qí zhōng yī jiàn ……
唯独其中一件……
Despite the lucky fisherman's various attempts to discover its purpose, he eventually had no choice but to hand it over to the Great Qi for other rewards.
lǐ píng shēn chū yòu shǒu ， jīn sè yuán lì jīng cuì zhà xiàn 。
李平伸出右手，金色源力精粹乍现。
At first, Li Ping hadn’t noticed anything amiss either.
bǎo kù qí zhōng yí gè guāng tuán ， fǎn yìng zuì wèi xùn sù 。 zài qí tā guāng tuán hái méi yǒu rèn hé jǔ cuò zhī qián ， jiù yǐ jīng lái dào le lǐ píng shēn biān 。
宝库其中一个光团，反应最为迅速。在其他光团还没有任何举措之前，就已经来到了李平身边。
One day, he suddenly realized that treasures in his treasury were mysteriously decreasing. After using source energy essence to investigate, he finally identified the culprit.
tǎo hǎo shì de bù duàn xuán zhuǎn 。
讨好似的不断旋转。
The cat was just one of its forms.
guāng tuán zhī nèi ， yǐn yuē kě jiàn yī zhī xiǎo nǎi māo ， zhèng yǎn bā bā dì kàn zhe lǐ píng 。
光团之内，隐约可见一只小奶猫，正眼巴巴地看着李平。
After a full meal, it lazily prepared to sleep but sensed Li Ping's mental command.
lǐ píng jiāng yuán lì jīng cuì níng yú zhǐ jiān ， zhè xiǎo nǎi māo biàn shùn jiān míng bái le tā de yì si 。
李平将源力精粹凝于指尖，这小奶猫便瞬间明白了他的意思。
Though reluctant, considering future sustenance, the small kitten let out a weak growl.
huān hū zhe kào jìn ， tiǎn shì qǐ lǐ píng de shǒu zhǐ qǐ lái 。
欢呼着靠近，舔舐起李平的手指起来。
A shimmering green light appeared as the small kitten transformed into a square box.
“ shì shòu fēi shòu ， shì qì fēi qì 。 hào hàn xīng hǎi ， guǒ rán shén qí wàn duān 。 jìng rán lián zhè děng zào wù dōu cún zài 。” lǐ píng xīn zhōng bù jīn àn zì gǎn tàn 。
“似兽非兽，似器非器。浩瀚星海，果然神奇万端。竟然连这等造物都存在。”李平心中不禁暗自感叹。
Carved on all sides were strange images: falling stars, beasts roaming the earth, vast starships sailing through space, and two giant figures facing each other with a beam of light separating them...
zhè xiǎo nǎi māo ， kàn shì rén chù wú hài 。
这小奶猫，看似人畜无害。
Holding the square box, Li Ping aimed it at one of the light orbs in the treasury.
shí zé tā kào jìn de shí hòu ， lǐ fán tǐ nèi de jīn sè yuán lì jù wǎng jiù gǎn yìng dào wēi xiǎn 、 zì fā fáng hù qǐ lái 。
实则它靠近的时候，李凡体内的金色源力巨网就感应到危险、自发防护起来。
At one end, the box instantly emitted a faint green glow, enveloping the orb.
Flower Immortal Daoist came to report his work to Li Ping.
Of course, the main purpose was to seek source energy essence.
After several times of absorbing and making rapid progress in strength, Flower Immortal had developed a taste for it and could no longer let go.
Actually, while the golden source energy created by the Yōu people's prayer ceremony was close to true source energy essence, there was still a slight difference.
However, for ancient immortal techniques like Flower Immortal’s long-lasting cultivation method, being able to advance further made little difference compared to truly having it.
As he greeted Li Ping, Flower Immortal also noticed Qiao Gong and Tianyang beside him.
Tianyang, though only resembling a teenager on the outside, possessed power that made Flower Immortal's heart tremble. As for Qiao Gong, it was the familiar aura of an immortal cultivator from beyond the Xuanhuang Realm.
After carefully observing them, Flower Immortal did not say much more.
The strange and unusual individuals gathered in the Great Qi Dynasty had long ceased to surprise her. This turned out to be a good thing for her.
With Li Ping's source energy essence, Flower Immortal returned happily.
"Friend Daoist, who is that?" Qiao Gong asked hesitantly.
"That’s Flower Immortal Daoist, former patriarch of the Heavenly Lotus Sect in the Ten Thousand Prosperous World," Li Ping introduced briefly.
A simple sentence left Qiao Gong both alarmed and filled with imagination.
Could he be like him, a traveler from another cultivation realm? Were there more such existences within this small world?
Guided by Li Ping, Qiao Gong and Tianyang toured the Great Qi Dynasty.
The continuously emitting spirit energy of the Immortal Spirit Tower and the vigilant patrol arrows that flew across the sky left them in awe.
During their travels, encountering mysterious people occasionally made them realize: the Great Qi Dynasty was full of hidden talents, and there were many like themselves...
Finally, they arrived at the Imperial Throne.
Li Ping returned to his position and looked down on them, his voice echoing through the empty building.
"Friend Daoist Qiao Gong, I know your alchemy techniques are superb."
"I have some ideas for new puppetry. You may find them useful," Li Ping said.
Qiao Gong was quickly drawn in by Li Ping's proposal.
"With source energy essence and body transformation into dao... creating puppets with consciousness that can rival immortal-grade ones..."
As Qiao Gong delved deeper, he became increasingly excited.
In his view, the plan was entirely feasible. Many of its concepts aligned with his long-held beliefs.
"I will set aside a space in the small world for your research."
"Tianyang will assist you," Li Ping continued.
"First, let's test the puppets to ensure they work properly before helping Tianyang with modifications."
Hearing this, Qiao Gong looked at Tianyang and realized something.
"Mò Yán as foundation, source energy essence aiding ascension..."
"He won't be far from great perfection! His strength will surpass even Xuanhuang Longevity!"
Thinking of the potential future creations in his hands, capable of producing true immortals or something akin to them, Qiao Gong couldn’t help but feel elated.
Not long after completing his对接 with the Great Qi personnel, Qiao Gong eagerly began his work.
"All preparations are complete. Next, we just need the Medicine King Sect people to return," Li Ping thought.
He had already set up a vast net. When the Medicine King Cauldron returned to the Xuanhuang Realm, it would be directly drawn into the Great Qi small world.
While elixirs didn't significantly boost overall strength in the Great Qi, Li Ping possessed many malicious formulas that could severely weaken members of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
Seated on the Imperial Throne, Supreme Emperor Wúmiàn reflected on recent matters of the Great Qi Dynasty.
With no need for him to micromanage everything, all was proceeding smoothly and steadily towards a better future.
Everyone knew that the supreme emperor’s constant watch meant they could not afford to slack off.
After reviewing some minor issues, his thoughts settled down as he shimmered away to a dark room beneath the throne.
The room resembled an endless starry sky, with dozens of treasures floating like stars, emitting brilliant light.
The Great Qi Dynasty's fishing contest never stopped.
Numerous treasures were reeled from the pool, and Li Ping’s promise remained unbroken—these treasures belonged to the people of the Great Qi.
For those who didn’t need or couldn't determine the use of some items, they could choose to hand them over for other rewards.
Among these untaken treasures was one that Li Fan found particularly uninteresting.
Except for one...
Li Ping extended his right hand, and golden source energy essence appeared.
One of the light orbs in the treasury reacted most quickly. Before any others moved, it approached Li Ping, spinning obediently.
Inside the orb, a small kitten could be faintly seen staring at him with eager eyes.
Concentrating the source energy essence on his fingertips, the small kitten instantly understood his intent and happily approached to lick his fingers.
"Neither beast nor tool. The vast starry sea truly is full of wonders. Even such creations exist," Li Ping thought in awe.
The small kitten seemed harmless, but as it approached, Li Fan’s golden source energy net sensed danger and automatically shielded him.
Though it appeared alive, it lacked any life force.
Initially, after being reeled in, it was merely a cat-shaped statue.
Despite the lucky fisherman's various attempts to discover its purpose, he eventually had no choice but to hand it over to the Great Qi for other rewards.
At first, Li Ping hadn’t noticed anything amiss either.
One day, he suddenly realized that treasures in his treasury were mysteriously decreasing. After using source energy essence to investigate, he finally identified the culprit.
The cat was just one of its forms.
After a full meal, it lazily prepared to sleep but sensed Li Ping's mental command.
Though reluctant, considering future sustenance, the small kitten let out a weak growl.
A shimmering green light appeared as the small kitten transformed into a square box.
Carved on all sides were strange images: falling stars, beasts roaming the earth, vast starships sailing through space, and two giant figures facing each other with a beam of light separating them...
Holding the square box, Li Ping aimed it at one of the light orbs in the treasury.
At one end, the box instantly emitted a faint green glow, enveloping the orb.