Chapter 1015: Hometown Delicacy

Yi Feng was asked about something that made him even more nostalgic for his past life. He couldn't help but gaze at the sky, his eyes filled with longing.

"Dragon Beard Noodles..."

"That's a delicacy from my hometown, and it lives up to its name."

Thud!

Wei Donghai's heart skipped a beat.

Dragon Beard was an extremely precious treasure, a single strand of which could cause a bloodbath in the outside world. Yet, the senior before him actually ate it as noodles! How many strands would he consume in one meal?

If that was the case, today's harvest was indeed insufficient!

This... what a terrifying display of power...

The gap between them was as vast as heaven and earth!

Imagining a bowl of golden Dragon Beard noodles, Wei Donghai felt a chill run down his spine.

But when he looked at Yi Feng and saw the emotion in his star-like eyes—a sentiment as if he had experienced countless lifetimes, unfathomable and profound—Wei Donghai couldn't help but ponder deeply, savoring the senior's words.

"Hometown delicacy."

Recalling those words and looking at the starry sky the senior was gazing at, Wei Donghai suddenly widened his eyes, as if he had realized a terrifying truth!

Gasp!

Even as a fifth-stage saint, he was so shocked that he lost his voice!

Hurriedly covering his half-bald lips, Wei Donghai's face turned pale with fright!

Fortunately, Yi Feng was immersed in his longing for his hometown and didn't notice.

Looking at Yi Feng's calm and composed demeanor, Wei Donghai was utterly impressed. He finally understood that this senior was an unimaginably extraordinary figure.

A saint taking a disciple.

Recalling his earlier teasing words, Wei Donghai blushed with shame.

Filled with awe and reverence, Wei Donghai's long-sealed wish seemed to stir within him.

If this senior were to act, success would surely be guaranteed.

After hesitating for a few moments, he dared to speak up nervously.

"Brother Yi, meeting you today is truly a blessing from three lifetimes. If you have some free time recently, would you be interested in exploring the outside world with me?"

"I'm ashamed to admit it, but I have a favor to ask..."

Yi Feng turned his head upon hearing this.

Curious, he asked, "Where to?"

This casual remark filled Wei Donghai with immense hope and honor, and his anticipation soared!

He quickly replied honestly, "It's the legendary Ancient Corridor. I shouldn't be asking this, but I have something extremely important that I lost there, and I have no other choice..."

Wei Donghai knew the terror of the Ancient Corridor and dared not hide anything.

This senior had already bestowed him with an opportunity, which was a great kindness. Facing such a perilous place as the Ancient Corridor, it would be natural for him to refuse.

He was already filled with gratitude; how could he repay kindness with resentment?

However, before Wei Donghai could finish his nervous words, Yi Feng sighed in disappointment.

"Oh."

"So it's that place. I've walked through it a few times, and it's not very interesting. But since you need to find something, and I have nothing better to do, I'll accompany you."

Sss...

These words shook Wei Donghai to his core!

His heart was overwhelmed with shock, and for a long time, he couldn't utter a single word!

After gazing at Yi Feng with reverence for a while, he could only bow and express his gratitude.

"Thank you, Brother Yi!"

As expected of this senior.

The Ancient Corridor, a place of such danger, had already been traversed by him multiple times, and he found it boring!

Such cultivation was truly terrifying!

Overwhelmed with excitement, Wei Donghai was at a loss for what to do. He quickly opened a portal in the void and respectfully invited the senior to go first.

If it weren't for his limited talent and advanced age, which made him unworthy of being taken as a disciple, he would have immediately knelt and begged to be taught!

Seeing the serious demeanor, Yi Feng didn't stand on ceremony and stepped into the void first.

Returning to the village, Wei Donghai thanked Yi Feng profusely at the door and arranged to meet the next day to head to the Ancient Corridor. After multiple bows, he respectfully left, not daring to disturb further.

Watching the old man's excited figure disappear into the distance, Yi Feng couldn't help but smile wryly.

He had only given half a handful of Dragon Beard, and it was the old man who had led the way.

Yet, the old man had been so polite, even returning half of it. What a strange situation. He really was an honest man.

Looking at the hundred or so strands of Dragon Beard in his hand, Yi Feng smiled faintly, feeling a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. He leisurely turned and entered the courtyard to prepare today's side dishes for his drink.

The small kitchen in the courtyard was warm and peaceful.

But the village was already in an uproar!

Not long after returning from the village entrance, seeing no one around, Wei Donghai quickly stored the Dragon Beard and began running wildly, not daring to tear through space and disturb the senior.

He only used his spiritual sense to communicate, his legs spinning like a fan!

A cloud of dust trailed behind him as he rushed toward the back mountain.

When he arrived at the pavilion by the forest at the foot of the mountain, several figures tore through space and stepped out, looking as if they had seen a ghost. First, they were stunned, then they burst into laughter!

"This... pfft!"

"Old Wei, have you gone mad from cultivation? Running around like a mortal?"

"How did the disciple recruitment go? Judging by your demeanor, did you succeed?"

"Hmph, with him taking the lead, recruiting a junior as a disciple shouldn't be hard."

"Fine, even if he got lucky, recruiting someone of that caliber isn't something to boast about."

"Let him have this moment. After all, it's just to tease Fu Nantian. It doesn't matter who does it."

The old friends teased him, their words laced with envy.

In the past, Wei Donghai would have argued fiercely, determined to prove himself. This was their usual banter, a way to pass the time in seclusion and a source of amusement among them.

But now, Wei Donghai had realized the truth.

He no longer cared about their teasing or the ignorant remarks about recruiting the senior as a disciple.

Moreover, since the senior had come here and Fu Nantian seemed unaware of his true strength, it was clear that the senior wished to remain hidden. How could Wei Donghai dare to reveal such a secret?

Excitedly, Wei Donghai only shared his secret plan.

"Everyone, this matter is no longer important!"

"In two days, I will go to the Ancient Corridor to retrieve something I lost. Would any of you be willing to join me?"

At these words, the old men's expressions changed.

"Have you lost your mind?"

"Failed to recruit a disciple, so now you're seeking death?"

"Exactly! That treasure of yours is lost deep within the Ancient Corridor. Back in our reckless youth, we nearly died there. Even with our increased cultivation now, it's still extremely dangerous!"

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Wei Donghai smiled faintly and revealed a hint of the truth.

"Don't worry, everyone. This trip won't be dangerous. On the contrary, there might even be an opportunity!"

However, no one believed Wei Donghai's words.

In the blink of an eye, the old men all tried to dissuade him, then quickly vanished into the void.

Only his senior brother, Zui Wuyan, who often went firewood gathering with him, solemnly agreed.

"I never thought you'd still be hung up on this after all these years."

"Since your heart is set on it, I'll accompany you on this journey. Regardless of success or failure, you must let go of this obsession afterward!"

Feeling the deep bond of brotherhood, Wei Donghai was moved.

At the same time, he was delighted by his senior brother's wisdom.

"Senior Brother! Believe me, this time we will definitely succeed, and you will also gain an opportunity!"

An opportunity.

An opportunity, my foot...

His junior brother was so obsessed with this long-standing regret that he was almost going mad. What kind of karma had he brought upon himself?

Zui Wuyan wore a helpless expression, his face filled with mixed emotions.

"Hmm..."

Though he looked resigned, Zui Wuyan had already prepared for the worst.

The depths of the Ancient Corridor were perilous, and they would need to bring all their life-saving treasures. Even his long-sealed saint artifact would have to see the light of day again.

This journey would surely be a life-or-death struggle.

Ah, who asked him to have such a stubborn junior brother!