Ren Tu and the other two were discussing the flow of time, and Feng Jun was amazed to find that this time, digging the pit... actually used over twenty thousand Spirit Stones!

Gazing at the huge temporary insect nest he pulled over, he couldn’t help but mutter, "A bit over budget, huh."

But it really wasn’t overspending; with so many insects, even pulling up the nest, no wonder the energy consumption was huge.

However, for someone caught up in financial constraints, over twenty thousand Spirit Stones... really was a lot.

Yet Daoist True Sage’s fish basket had shrunk to a normal appearance; without Daoist control, it was just floating in Outer Space.

Feng Jun collected these floating items from Outer Space – mainly this kind from another world, then chose Luohua’s footsteps.

After returning to Luohua, he routinely contacted the Guardian.

This was a mutual understanding between the two; besides the first batch of insect race barracks transported over, the latter two batches Feng Jun dealt with in Outer Space, but still brought samples over.

First, he wanted to appease the Guardian, see if it had usable information – this pleasing was inevitable.

Feng Jun was quite arrogant, but just knowing arrogance without a sense of reverence would be foolish.

Secondly, he didn’t want to expose Earth Plane’s information. However, now he was only a mere Golden Core, and couldn’t discern the tricks used by many powerful figures, having to rely on the Guardian Boss’s ability.

The Big Boss didn’t disappoint him; the latter two batches of insect races, it complained a bit but largely disliked his frequent use of Weimian’s Force, yet ultimately erased the plane characteristic aura for him.

The main thing was he could feel the Guardian appreciated his caution – he had already changed the teleportation locations to Outer Space, posing little impact on Earth.

Feng Jun took the usual time to rest, but Earth Realm’s Spirit Stone reserves had dropped to seventy thousand, so after killing an hour in Tianqin Plane, he arrived at Kunhao, intending to retrieve some Spirit Stones back to Earth.

Upon arriving at White Pebble Beach, before anyone could say anything, the Yin Spirit Bigwig first emitted a cryptic Divine Sense wave.

Feng Jun came to see the Big Boss, who voiced displeasure, "You dumped me here and ignored me?"

"Big Boss, you yourself said you wanted to hide," Feng Jun couldn’t help but retort, "You said the insect race plane was dangerous and you didn’t want to go, you can’t blame that on me."

"Okay, I’ve changed my mind now," the Big Boss stated bluntly, "I want to go with you to check out the insect race plane."

"Then I’d have to bring Liu Yiyi along too," Feng Jun thought about how he’d have to continue using Weimian’s Force to destroy insect barracks, not without frustration, "Also, it’s quite dangerous over there."

"The danger doesn’t seem that great; otherwise, why would you have so much Karma on you?" The Big Boss replied dismissively and then sighed, "Alas, the key is staying here is just too boring."

Actually, compared to other places, White Pebble Beach had lots of fresh happenings; someone came to fetch goods today, another embraced a pill tomorrow, and a market sprouted around on the day after – really bustling.

But the Boss couldn’t move around, merely watching day-to-day; over time it became tiresome, eventually feeling like familiar places lacked scenery.

Feng Jun found this strange, "I figured you had plenty of experience in solo cultivation before."

"Anyway, now it’s a bit tiresome," the Big Boss replied nonchalantly, "Moreover, I might find some opportunity in the insect world."

"Alright, wait a moment," Feng Jun didn’t mind bringing it along, just felt a bit guilty towards Liu Yiyi, "I’ll post a task, take care of some other business, and bring you when I leave."

"What task?" The Big Boss really was bored, asking about everything, "I’ll provide input."

Feng Jun listed materials for refining Xuanhuang’s energy, "Looking to purchase some materials."

After looking for a moment, the Big Boss suddenly spoke, "Is this used on Xuanhuang’s energy?"

"Hm?" Feng Jun was a bit surprised; he hadn’t listed all the materials intended for use – the ones available from the Earth Realm and those easily purchasable in Tianqin weren’t listed, "You can infer from this incomplete list?"

"I was just guessing," the Big Boss admitted honestly, "After all, using Blazing Fire Mountain and Purple Sandalwood Grass together is so rare, non-king or minister-like in Formation, kind of out of place."

"Can’t say that," Feng Jun quickly waved his hand, "Criticizing my sect elders behind their back, if discovered, the consequences are severe."

"I know they’re your sect elders," the Big Boss replied indifferently, "But I didn’t say anything bad; merely that it looks unconventional, yet when used to refine Xuanhuang’s energy, it’s extremely ingenious; don’t take my words out of context."

Then it urgent asked, "Can you show me the complete detailed list?"

Feng Jun originally wanted to talk about "sect secrets" and such, but on second thought, the Big Boss had actually been generous with him. Cultivation techniques, pills, talismans, spirit stones, exotic fruits—whatever he needed, the Big Boss provided, even helping him slay the redwood spirit.

So he couldn’t bring himself to say anything too cold-hearted. After all, these things were meant to curry favor with the Domain and weren’t that important. Thus, he took out a complete list, saying, "I would like your opinion on this."

"How would I dare to express an opinion?" The Yin Spirit Bigwig replied lifelessly and fell into silence.

After a long time, it softly exclaimed, "Hmm, is this the idea of offering to heaven and earth?"

Feng Jun thought for a moment and then replied, "The sect has comprehensive considerations, so I shouldn’t say much."

"That’s normal; without rules, things can’t be established," the Bigwig casually responded, its tone suggesting it was previously an administrator of a sect. "It’s completely normal for one’s gains to be requisitioned by the sect... What puzzles me is, what do you expect to gain by offering a mere wisp of Xuanhuang Qi to heaven and earth?"

It genuinely asked this question without much thought. Xuanhuang Qi is incredibly beneficial for Nascent Soul cultivators to emerge, and it can be used for cultivation post-emergence, but it’s really not worth much to an entire Domain.

Feng Jun felt extremely remorseful upon hearing this. The Earth Realm is indeed a barren place, where even a wisp of Xuanhuang Qi needs careful consideration on how to utilize it. Yet in the eyes of the Bigwig, it’s utterly insignificant.

However, his response was not too revealing of this, "The sect’s decision... I shouldn’t question it; lest others accuse me of being stingy."

"True enough," the Bigwig supported this statement firmly. "High-rank cultivators certainly have broader perspectives than lower ones, without doubt. So sometimes, there’s no need to speculate wildly."

Indeed, Feng Jun felt it resonated with someone who had been a leader, and he turned and went out to post a bounty for these materials.

Coming towards him was Mi Yunsan, and he couldn’t help but recall the Earth Realm’s plane gate.

Coincidentally, the goods at White Pebble Beach had run short again, so Feng Jun was pondering whether it was time to open the plane gate.

However, upon second thought, opening the plane gate meant Earth would connect to Kunhao, which is a subordinate domain of Tianqin. Tianqin connects to the Insect World, meaning Earth would effectively be linked to the Insect World.

In such a case, it would likely become quite difficult to use Weimian’s Force to annihilate those insect race camps.

So he put aside that thought and first summoned Mei Yeyu to have him post the bounty.

Just at that moment, Yan Yuxi requested an audience, accompanying her was a True Immortal from the Yan Family with a Nascent Soul Sixth Layer cultivation level, not from the local Pine Cypress Peak Yan Family, but a member of the Yan Clan from another domain.

This person, named Yan Donglai, had heard Feng Jun was involved in exploring the Insect World and had significant standing in the operation. Having been stuck at the peak of the Nascent Soul Middle Phase for quite a while, he wanted to see if he could find some opportunity there.

For Yan Family members to enter the Insect World is quite difficult.

First, they are part of the Secret Realm Clans, naturally excluded by the Seven Doors and Eighteen Paths, and they are not listed among the Three Hundred Secret Realm Families—although their strength is enough to be ranked, matters involving reputations and disputes are never simple.

Yan Donglai found it very difficult to enter the Insect World through official channels, so he waited at White Pebble Beach to find Feng Jun. Once he heard Feng Jun appeared, he rushed to visit his sect.

As for any arrogance? It’s non-existent! The Yan Family is indeed proud, with Pine Cypress Peak even not giving face to the Four Sects of Wutai, but that depends on who the opponent is.

Mountain Master Feng, although only at the Initial Golden Core Stage, can engage directly with Outing True Sages. Members from the Seven Doors and Eighteen Paths who come to White Pebble Beach remain respectful, even gather around Feng Jun respectfully; how could Yan Donglai dare to act presumptuously?

He very politely expressed his request and made it clear that he was not hastily pleading; it’s just that Xuanhuang and Yuangang were too bullying. He had gone through the process to register, yet they clearly lacked Nascent Soul combat strength but imposed numerous restrictions on him.

In truth, their constraints weren’t necessarily excessive, depending on whose perspective you’re looking from.

The disciples of those two gates stated that entries and exits require inspection of storage bags—okay, that’s understandable, but "random exploration is not allowed, and must accept the two gates’ dispatch." This request was a bit excessive; what cultivator enjoys restraints?

The key is the requirements for other Seven Doors and Eighteen Paths cultivators aren’t as stringent.

After Feng Jun considered this, he said, I’ve sent quite a few people over there already, although they are all Nascent Soul High Stage members from the Seven Doors and Eighteen Paths, but he can’t continue being so presumptuous.

So he had two suggestions: One was to give Yan Donglai a token and let him proceed to the Insect World Gateway to re-register; he believed, given Feng’s reputation, the two gates’ disciples wouldn’t give him much trouble.

The second was for Yan Donglai to wait at White Pebble Beach first, while he went to negotiate with True Sage Fisherman to see if he could take a friend over.

He didn’t forget to emphasize: I will try to help, but once you’re there, you must protect yourself, and whatever happens, don’t blame me.

Yan Donglai felt odd hearing this; you, at Initial Golden Core Stage, are actively engaging over there, yet seriously telling me, not responsible for the life or death of someone at Nascent Soul Middle Phase?

Finally, understanding his counterpart wasn’t ordinary, he replied, "You’ve probably heard of the Yan Family’s upbringing, Mountain Master Feng, we will never blame the innocent. By the way, are you well-acquainted with True Sage Fisherman?"