Fan Wuqi chuckled, "Of course. Please, follow me."
Ming Zhitian and Bai Liuli rose. Fan Wuqi asked, "Does the young master wish to tour the Suohai Wuge or proceed to another domain?"
Ming Zhitian inquired, "What do you mean?"
Fan Wuqi pointed into the distance and explained, "Our current domain belongs to the North Sea. Suohai Wuge is standard for those with Diamond Blood."
"To the East, the East Sea, Bolige, with Huangchi Blood."
Ming Zhitian mused inwardly, *Bolige? Was it you who tore my parents apart and shattered my family?*
Fan Wuqi continued, "The South Sea, Xuangxiao Pavilion, with Youli Blood."
"The West Sea, Duotang Pavilion, in the Dianqian Sea Domain, with Haitang Blood."
"And then there is the Misty Pavilion. It is neutral, but I do not recommend you go there, as it is inhabited by a peerlessly beautiful woman who lives in seclusion. Of course, this is just a rumor; no one has ever seen her, and no one who has intruded has ever come out."
"Including the Misty Pavilion, these are known as the Four Seas and Five Pavilions. Where would the young master wish to go?"
Ming Zhitian pondered, "These four pavilions have different bloodlines; what do they represent?"
Fan Wuqi replied, "Bloodlines are symbols of unique cultivation..."
"Unique cultivation?" Ming Zhitian questioned.
Fan Wuqi affirmed, "Yes, different bloodlines symbolize different things, and our Suohai Wuge's Diamond Blood is of the highest and most noble status."
Ming Zhitian asked, "Are you also of Diamond Blood, Mr. Fan?"
Fan Wuqi waved his hands repeatedly, "Please, no. Young master, please call me Old Fan."
Ming Zhitian nodded, "Alright, Old Fan."
Fan Wuqi suddenly declared with pride, "Indeed, I am also a member with Diamond Blood. This is a blessing I have cultivated over countless lives and lifetimes."
Ming Zhitian pressed, "What is the use of this bloodline?"
Fan Wuqi explained, "Each bloodline has different functions; some regenerate, some strengthen, some build the body, some grant incredible speed, each with its own unique demeanor. However, they generally all offer a convenience: the ability to temporarily boost one's cultivation at critical moments."
Ming Zhitian inquired curiously, "What convenience?"
Fan Wuqi stated, "Burning essence blood. However, it greatly harms one's foundation. It is best not to use it unless absolutely necessary. Once essence blood is burned, it can never be restored. Essence blood can also be considered life. If life is one hundred points, then burning essence blood each time costs ten points, meaning there are only ten opportunities to burn essence blood..."
"However, thus far, the highest anyone has burned was eight times essence blood. Afterward, they died from extreme exhaustion of stamina, vital energy, and spirit."
"I want to learn," Ming Zhitian said. "Can you teach me, Old Fan?"
Fan Wuqi's eyes flickered slightly, "I can, but I advise..."
Ming Zhitian replied, "I know the consequences. Let's begin."
Fan Wuqi extended his calloused, simple hand and pointed a finger at Ming Zhitian's forehead. Soon, Ming Zhitian felt a surge of information pouring in, which he absorbed.
"Thank you."
With another means of self-preservation, Ming Zhitian felt himself grow stronger.
Ming Zhitian asked, "Old Fan, where do you think would be most suitable to go?"
Fan Wuqi suggested, "I advise the young master to go to the West Sea, to Duotang Pavilion in the Dianqian Sea Domain. It is a Buddhist holy land, suitable for cultivating a pure and detached mind, thus achieving twice the result with half the effort."
...
Sacred Land of the Divine Emperor Sect...
Piao Ling'er clutched the Hongyiyingge, a gift from Ming Zhitian, in her palm, yearning, "Ming Zhitian, where are you? I want to see you."
Ai Liaoran, Jing Shijie, Pu Jindong, and Ju Ye all crowded around Piao Ling'er, eager to catch a whiff of her fragrance.
Piao Ling'er felt uncomfortable being surrounded by them like flies, "Get out! All of you, leave!"
...
On the way to Duotang Pavilion, Ming Zhitian, Bai Liuli, and Fan Wuqi rode electric jellyfish and encountered a man in a slightly disheveled yellow and white robe, sitting on the head of a water python.
Fan Wuqi hurried forward, "Second Prince? Where are you headed?"
The man was Ming Ya's second son, Ming He.
He appraised Ming Zhitian and Bai Liuli, whose skin was as fair as her beauty, and unconsciously drooled,
"Hello, beautiful. My name is Ming He. I'm delighted to be your husband... no, I'm delighted to meet you!"