After a stretch of travel, Chu Feng and the others finally arrived at the Lower Realm of the Bitter Sea.
Along the way, Chu Feng had already learned that the Spirit World Master they were seeking was a monk by the dharma name Yiku.
At a certain temple, Chu Feng finally met this Spirit World Master known as Yiku.
He was an elderly monk — gaunt in frame and extremely advanced in age.
Upon learning that Lord Yuwei had been injured, he immediately began setting up a formation to heal her, even producing exceedingly precious medicinal herbs.
But before setting up the formation, Chu Feng had explained to him the cause of Lord Yuwei's injuries.
Before commencing the healing, Chu Feng needed to make him aware of the potential consequences of treating Lord Yuwei.
Although Chu Feng knew that Yiku would most likely agree to help — after all, as long as the matter didn't spread, no one would know he had healed Song Yuwei — a debt was a debt. Before the healing could begin, Chu Feng had to let him know the truth.
Upon hearing the full account, the elderly monk Yiku stated that Lord Luoyi had once saved his life — his very existence owed to Lord Luoyi.
Now that Lord Luoyi was gone, he had never forgotten that debt of gratitude.
He was well aware of the relationship between Lord Yuwei and Lord Luoyi.
Therefore, let alone the Situ Spirit World Gate being unaware of the healing — even if the Situ Spirit World Gate had explicitly told him they would take his life if he dared heal her, he would have treated Lord Yuwei's injuries without the slightest hesitation.
Sure enough, this elderly monk Yiku, much like City Lord Liang, was a man who valued loyalty and righteousness above all else.
It was also evident that Chu Feng's grandmother, Song Luoyi, had a sharp eye — at the very least, those she had helped were all people who repaid kindness with gratitude.
However, Lord Yuwei's injuries were far too severe.
Even after Yiku's strenuous efforts, he was only able to prevent Lord Yuwei's condition from deteriorating further.
At this point, the healing had been halted, and Yiku, City Lord Liang, and Chu Feng had gathered together.
"Situ Tingye's methods were far too cruel. Lord Yuwei is still alive, but in truth, her soul has been nearly torn apart."
"He did it on purpose — he wanted Lord Yuwei to die in agony."
"Fortunately, Young Master Chu Feng intervened in time. Without his help, even I would not have been able to preserve Lord Yuwei's life."
Yiku said.
"That is indeed true."
"Though Young Master Chu Feng is only at the ninth level of Dragon Transformation, his mastery of barrier formations is unlike anything I have ever witnessed."
"We have Young Master Chu Feng to thank for this."
Mentioning this, City Lord Liang could not help but offer his praise.
This was no mere flattery, but genuine admiration from the heart — after all, he had witnessed firsthand just how severe Lord Yuwei's injuries had been that day.
He had also seen with his own eyes how Chu Feng had treated Lord Yuwei's wounds.
"Senior Yiku, will Senior Yuwei's injuries be able to fully heal?"
Chu Feng asked with concern.
"Young Master Chu Feng, I cannot guarantee that Lord Yuwei will recover to her former state. However, I can guarantee that her life will be preserved."
"When Lord Yuwei will awaken, that I cannot promise."
At this point, Yiku turned his gaze toward City Lord Liang.
"City Lord Liang, treating Lord Yuwei's injuries will require additional materials, as I must maintain the healing formation to monitor her condition. I am unable to leave at the moment."
"I would have to trouble City Lord Liang to make the trip on my behalf."
As he spoke, Yiku handed City Lord Liang a sheet of paper and a Universe Bag.
The paper listed the materials he required along with the locations where they could be purchased.
"Brother Yiku, there is no need for this — it would be too formal between us."
City Lord Liang accepted the paper but tried to return the Universe Bag, as it contained the payment needed to purchase the materials.
"Very well then."
Yiku did not press the matter and simply took it back.
"City Lord Liang, I will accompany you."
Chu Feng said.