Starting My Cultivation With Time Management

Southern Border, Eastern Emperor Path's base.

Although the news had not spread outside, most of the cultivators on the Eastern Emperor Path were aware that the sect now had a new Sect Guardian Immortal.

It was said that this immortal suffered deeply from Heart Demon invasions in his early years, spending most of his time sitting cross-legged in meditation to suppress it.

Even when lucid, about half his time was spent in a delusional state. Only during the other half could he be considered clear-headed…

However, everyone preferred him in his delusional state, as the last time he was fully lucid, he flew into a thunderous rage over some unknown matter and nearly used his divine might to destroy half the sect.

According to insiders, it seemed he had lost a very important treasure.

But what kind of reckless thief would dare to steal a treasure from a Sect Guardian Immortal? Most people believed that the immortal had likely lost it himself during one of his delusional episodes, only to fly into rage after coming to his senses.

For this reason, Yu Long Mountain was now enveloped in silence.

Everyone tacitly agreed to stop using sword control and instead walked up and down the mountain, lest they provoke the enraged immortal the moment he emerged from his cave and saw someone flying by, capturing and killing them out of hand.

Shi Yao, leading Hu Li, arrived at the immortal's cave and saw him sitting cross-legged, eyes closed, his expression filled with indignation.

"Your Majesty." Shi Yao respectfully inquired.

"Speak." The Mad Dragon said coldly.

Ever since all the treasures in his storage bag had vanished, this immortal's emotional state had been extremely unstable—sometimes furious, other times icy cold—causing fear and making others keep their distance.

"Your Majesty, this junior has a matter to consult you on," Shi Yao said softly. "Do you know of 'North Cape Cod Bay'?"

"Hmm?" The coldness on the Mad Dragon's face melted away as he frowned and asked, "Where did you hear this name?"

"From my disciple, Long Long," Shi Yao hesitated briefly before continuing. "He seems to have made contact with someone from Beiming Fanyang."

"Anyone who knows this name must be from Beiming Fanyang," the Mad Dragon said after a long silence. "That place is not on the coasts of the Northern State but beneath a block of floating ice in the North Sea."

"Floating ice?" Shi Yao asked in surprise.

"North of the North Sea, the climate is frigid, and floating ice stretches out endlessly like a vast plain," the Mad Dragon said slowly, as if lost in recollection. "When a piece of floating ice grows too extensive, tides may cause it to crack and split apart, revealing the water beneath."

"Schools of fish take the opportunity to rise to the surface and breathe in spiritual energy, but the bitter northern winds freeze the cracks shut in an instant, leaving any aquatic demonic beasts trapped and dead."

"Yet there's a certain piece of floating ice, deep and heavy, shaped like a bay cradled between two capes, sheltering the center from the freezing winds. The seawater inside never freezes year-round. It's home to countless fish demons and is known as 'North Cape Cod Bay.'"

"This name circulates only within the Jiaolong Clan. Since outsiders do not typically reside in the North Sea, it's impossible for them to know it. Therefore, the individual must undoubtedly be of the Dragon Clan from Beiming Fanyang."

Shi Yao reflected on this for a long moment before asking:

"Is North Cape Cod Bay the entrance to the Beiming Fanyang Secret Realm?"

"The entrance to Beiming Fanyang's secret realm has never been fixed," the Mad Dragon sneered openly. "But it's definitely not at North Cape Cod Bay."

"If it were, what if someone colluded with external forces, thoroughly investigated North Cape Cod Bay, and discovered its entrance? The entrance would never be placed there. However, it's likely monitored, allowing them to verify visitors carefully."

"That makes sense." Shi Yao thought to herself that the location must only serve as a meeting point, not an actual entrance.

In any case, if it's a chance to connect with Beiming Fanyang, North Cape Cod Bay cannot be ignored. But…

Based on the Mad Dragon's account, if the other party chose this location as a contact point, it's certain they've been surveilling it.

Which means Long Long and Long Hu must go there themselves.

But now, Long Long is a rising star within the Azure Dragon Clan, and the clan is scrambling to arrange marriages for him. How could they possibly allow him to travel so freely?

Earlier, during the war, he might have seized the chance to defect amidst the chaos, but now that's hardly an option.

With these thoughts, Shi Yao bid farewell to the Mad Dragon.

Leaving the sect's base, Hu Li could no longer hold back and asked:

"Hey, you're not seriously planning to send them to the North Sea alone, are you?"

"What else?" Shi Yao asked coldly. "Without them, would Beiming Fanyang even consider contacting us?"

"Why bother connecting with Beiming Fanyang?" Hu Li flared up, shouting passionately. "Even though they're under someone else's roof, they're living quite well within the Azure Dragon Clan. Why risk angering the clan and embarking on such a dangerous journey to the North Sea?"

"Because of the bloodline conflict within Long Hu…" Shi Yao reminded her.

Hu Li fell silent, only speaking again after a long pause:

"But hasn't that already been sealed off? And with Long Long's current status in the clan, isn't there any way to resolve it internally?"

"In terms of studying demon bloodlines, no one's research has gone deeper than the former Jiaolong Clan," Shi Yao explained calmly. "Sure, they could continue to enjoy their privileges within the Azure Dragon Clan, but if they miss this opportunity to establish contact with Beiming Fanyang, who knows when the chance will come again? Moreover…"

"Moreover, what?"

"Moreover, I have a feeling," Shi Yao sighed. "Long Long's eagerness to find Beiming Fanyang stems from a promise he once made to your sister."

"If he stays in the Azure Dragon Clan, with respect and power at his fingertips and beauties awaiting him, he may fear he'll gradually lose his resolve."

Hu Li silently contemplated this for a long time. Finally, she sighed as well and said:

"That's likely the case. Otherwise, why would he immediately start seeking out Beiming Fanyang as soon as he reached the Dong Yuan Realm?"

"This child… truly has a sense of loyalty and duty."

After sighing together for a while, the two finally decided to help Long Long and Long Hu journey to Beiming Fanyang.

Hu Li did it for her sister and niece, while Shi Yao did it for her disciple and the Jiaolong Clan. However, without sensing Long Long's unshakeable determination, neither would have decided to take the risk so easily.

Still, how to smuggle the two out of the Eastern State and to the Northern State required precise planning.

On Jianmu, Long Long spent part of his day chatting with Long Hu again, pondering where his stingy master had gone to seek advice from some senior. Who could it be?

Could it be the old man who had kindly gifted him a treasure last time?

"Guan Shui," the Kunlun Mirror suddenly spoke. "Traveling to Beiming Fanyang… isn't it a bit too hasty?"

"If you wait a few more years, the Eastern Emperor Realm is bound to see war again. By then, as someone already in the Dong Yuan Realm, wouldn't fleeing be more secure?"

"Haha." Long Long sneered, retorting, "A few more years? By then, surrounded by sons, daughters, wives, and concubines, should I abandon them all and elope with a fox, huh? Ah Jing, how can you suggest such a ridiculous idea!"

The Kunlun Mirror: ......…

Though his words sounded lofty and principled, why did they carry a strange undertone?