Although he didn't want to find a replacement, it was truly difficult to endure in this water.
If there really was another way to leave this place, he naturally wanted to leave this water area.
It's just, what exactly was the method He Xiuyuan spoke of?
What kind of method would become ineffective if spoken aloud?
Thinking of this, he subconsciously looked up at He Xiuyuan.
After a moment of internal struggle, he couldn't help but bow and ask, "Brother He, could you please give me a little more guidance? The method you spoke of has no information at all, making it truly difficult for me to comprehend."
At this point, he wore a look of entanglement.
He Xiuyuan was silent for a moment upon hearing this, then looked up and said, "Do you still remember the saying, 'If a person is not for himself, Heaven and Earth will destroy him?'"
"Of course, I remember."
Wu Yun immediately nodded, listening to He Xiuyuan's words.
But then he also looked at He Xiuyuan with a puzzled expression, "Is there anything wrong with this saying?"
It was precisely because of this saying that he had previously stepped in to protect He Xiuyuan.
He didn't know what He Xiuyuan's intention was in suddenly bringing up this saying again at this moment.
He Xiuyuan nodded upon seeing this and said, "That method is contained within this saying; do not ask further. This method will lose its effectiveness if spoken aloud."
Wu Yun's heart jolted slightly upon hearing this.
He remembered that He Xiuyuan meant by this saying that if a person does not cultivate himself and his virtue, then he will not be tolerated by the Heavenly Dao.
It's just, is this related to him leaving this water area?
Wu Yun was full of doubts, and he couldn't help but ponder deeply.
A moment later, Wu Yun's heart suddenly stirred. Could it be that He Xiuyuan wanted him to cultivate himself and his virtue?
If so, would he then be able to leave this place and shed his Water Ghost body?
Thinking of this, his heart was instantly filled with joy.
"Thank you, Brother He, I understand!"
At this moment, Wu Yun's heart awakened, and he quickly cupped his hands in thanks to He Xiuyuan.
Wu Yun's face was full of joy at this moment; he felt that he had already guessed what that method was.
He Xiuyuan looked at Wu Yun's joyful expression with a hint of confusion.
Did this guy really understand?
The method he spoke of was actually only something he had seen recorded in some books in his previous life.
But whether it would actually work, He Xiuyuan couldn't guarantee.
If it didn't work...
He Xiuyuan thought for a moment, then shook his head. If it didn't work, he could only claim that the other party had misunderstood.
Thinking of this, He Xiuyuan also recalled the main purpose of his visit this time.
"Oh, by the way, Brother Wu, where did you obtain this jade pendant? It is indeed quite extraordinary."
He Xiuyuan picked up the jade pendant Wu Yun had given him earlier and asked Wu Yun.
If he hadn't guessed wrong, this jade pendant should belong to that enlightened person.
Otherwise, this jade pendant should not be able to act as a Magic Treasure capable of resisting ghost messengers.
Wu Yun listened to He Xiuyuan's question, looked at the jade pendant in He Xiuyuan's hand, and was not surprised that He Xiuyuan could discern its extraordinary nature.
"I accidentally found this jade pendant at the bottom of the water some time ago; it does have some extraordinary qualities."
Wu Yun's answer caused Expert's brow to furrow slightly.
So, this jade pendant was not bestowed upon Wu Yun by some enlightened Expert, or rather, was it obtained by Wu Yun from some sect?
In that case, Wu Yun also has no clues about cultivators?
Thinking of this, He Xiuyuan suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness as if his lead had been cut off.
"Then, Brother Wu, do you know where there are cultivators who have attained the Dao?"
He Xiuyuan thought for a moment, then continued to press the question.
Wu Yun heard this and shook his head in surprise, "Cultivators who have attained the Dao, I have only heard of them in legends, but I have never witnessed them with my own eyes."
"Oh, what kind of legends?"
He Xiuyuan heard this, perked up slightly, and quickly pressed for more information.
Wu Yun thought carefully upon hearing this and said, "Previously, I accidentally heard a rumor that beyond the East Sea there is an immortal island, and immortal maidens reside there."
"If any demon or Mortal can enter this island, they will have the Opportunity to receive guidance from the immortal maidens."
"However, this is only a legend, and whether such an immortal island truly exists is unknown."
Wu Yun's words caused He Xiuyuan's heart to stir slightly. An immortal island?
"Is that immortal island called Penglai?" He Xiuyuan subconsciously asked.
"Brother He knows about this immortal island?"
Now it was Wu Yun's turn to be surprised. He had only heard about this legend and had no idea what the immortal island was called.
On the other hand, He Xiuyuan seemed to know more about it than he did.
Looking at this, He Xiuyuan really seemed to know more about cultivation than he did. If that was the case, why was He Xiuyuan asking him these things?
He Xiuyuan was startled upon hearing this and did not answer Wu Yun's question. Instead, he asked again, "Is that island really called Penglai?"
If it really was called Penglai, then did this world have anything in common with his original world?
"That I don't know; I only heard that such a place exists. As for whether it truly exists, I don't know."
Wu Yun quickly shook his head upon hearing He Xiuyuan's words.
He had originally thought that He Xiuyuan calling out the island's name meant that was the island.
Now it seemed that was not the case.
He Xiuyuan sighed slightly upon seeing this, then nodded to indicate that he understood.
Seeing that he could no longer gather any information from Wu Yun, He Xiuyuan and Wu Yun finished their drinks, then stood up to take their leave.
Wu Yun was somewhat reluctant to see him go. In all these years, very few people had come to chat and drink with him.
After He Xiuyuan left, Wu Yun finally flipped over, preparing to dive into the water.
At this moment, a faint gaze from the water looked towards him.
"You've really become something, haven't you? A dignified Water Ghost bought off by a single cup of wine? And even mingling with a Mortal."
Ding Maoqin stared coldly at Wu Yun, his eyes filled with unquenchable rage.
Seeing Ding Maoqin, Wu Yun immediately spoke, thinking of what had just happened, "Brother Ding, I know of a method that can allow you to escape this suffering without having to find a replacement, Brother Ding, you..."
"Nonsense! You actually believed that kid's words!"
Ding Maoqin coldly interrupted before Wu Yun could finish.
"In all these years, I've never heard of any other way to shed this Water Ghost body. I think you've read too many books and become foolish, believing such a Mortal!"
Wu Yun frowned upon hearing this, "He is not a Mortal. If he were a Mortal, how could he bring the dead back to life?"
"Hmph, it was merely feigned death."
Ding Maoqin scoffed upon hearing this, not believing any of He Xiuyuan's previous words.
He had arrived early and naturally heard all of He Xiuyuan's previous words.
Wu Yun frowned upon hearing this, "But there's also that jade pendant..."
That jade pendant itself was not an ordinary item; if he were just a Mortal, he would definitely not be able to understand the mysteries within the jade pendant.
However, Ding Maoqin did not wait for him to finish speaking and directly said, "If you don't find a replacement, you will remain here for generations upon generations. You'd best look out for yourself!"
After speaking, Ding Maoqin's body moved slightly and disappeared into the water.