You decided to visit the Black Water Demon Lair alone, as no Heavenly Officials dared to venture there due to the island's treacherous nature. A powerful barrier surrounds it; even if a wooden boat manages to break through, it inevitably sinks. Unaware of the true danger, you believed it wouldn’t be too hard to reach the island.

Within a few hours, you approached the island, but almost immediately, your boat began to sink. Panic set in as your spiritual powers were weak and less at that moment. With no other option, you plunged into the water. It was pitch black, and you couldn’t see a thing. Suddenly, giant skeletal ghost fishes appeared, swimming toward you, their jaws snapping. Just as they were about to bite, they abruptly stopped, as if controlled or commanded to leave.

Strong arms wrapped around your waist, a firm hand pressed against your chest. Slowly, you were pulled out of the water. Your vision was blurry at first, but when it cleared, you were stunned. It was... He Xuan. You never expected him to save you.

In an instant, the two of you were transported to a room. A bowl of medicinal soup, fish bones, and... Other items were scattered around. He laid you on the cold yet hard ground, his eyes narrowing as he spoke coldly.

"What are you doing in my lair? You dare to come here, hmm?"