After some questioning, Zhong Shenxiu finally grasped the meaning behind the words of the woman with the "Eagle Eye."

This "Eagle Eye" woman was named Rachel Sevira. The "Feather God" she mentioned referred to "Blue Fiend," who was revered as a deity within her clan. And "Lord Fara" referred to Zhong Shenxiu, the one specifically in charge of the "Feather God," considered the highest and most supreme existence among the "Eagle Clan"!

Gaining this information, a cunning smile touched the corner of Zhong Shenxiu's mouth. He asked in a peculiar tone, "Do you mean you will obey whatever I say?" "Yes! Please, Lord Fara, calm your anger and do not rebuke the Feather God again!" Rachel replied with utmost deference, keeping her head lowered the entire time.

In her view, it was her own failure to answer Zhong Shenxiu's questions properly that had brought his displeasure upon "Blue Fiend." If Zhong Shenxiu truly acted against "Blue Fiend" because of this, then even ten thousand deaths would not assuage her guilt; she would become an eternal sinner of the "Eagle Clan"! "Since you plead for him, then let it go!" Zhong Shenxiu feigned reluctance, though his heart was already blooming with joy. "Thank you, Lord Fara!" Rachel exclaimed, deeply moved. "The name Lord Fara is rather unpleasant; could I request a different title?" Zhong Shenxiu murmured. Rachel was startled; she hadn't expected Zhong Shenxiu to make such a request, and for a moment, she was at a loss for words. Yet, she dared not remain silent, fearing she might anger him again. "Th-Thank you, Master!" Rachel ventured tentatively, her voice trembling slightly!

For the "Eagle Clan," the "Feather God" was the deity who created them, and to become a servant of the "Feather God" was an unparalleled honor. To become the servant of "Fara" was glory layered upon glory!

However, this honor was not granted to everyone. Divine manifestation was required during each sacrifice, and only those chosen by the spirit could enjoy this distinction! As everyone knew, deities were essentially non-existent; thus, even though the "Eagle Clan" held two grand sacrifices annually, no one had ever been chosen by the spirits!

This had always been a source of regret for the "Eagle Clan." They believed the deities had forgotten them, or perhaps their devotion was insufficient, which intensified their reverence for the "Feather God" and "Fara" to the point of obsession!

After witnessing "Blue Fiend's" form and displayed power, Rachel was certain that the "Feather God" had manifested. The excitement in her heart was beyond measure. And Zhong Shenxiu, who could scold "Blue Fiend" like a child, was naturally recognized as "Lord Fara"—only "Lord Fara" could command the "Feather God"!

Her spontaneous address of Zhong Shenxiu as "Master" meant she was claiming the status of "Lord Fara's" servant. This made her exceedingly nervous; if she managed to offend "Lord Fara," her only recourse would be death to atone!

Hearing Rachel address him this way brought another smile to Zhong Shenxiu's lips. It had been quite some time since anyone had called him Master; even Robin now addressed him as "Brother Xiu"!

In the midst of Rachel’s anxious apprehension, Zhong Shenxiu instantly teleported before her, his voice softening slightly, "If you find that difficult, you may also call me Young Master!" He raised the corner of his mouth again!

And so, Zhong Shenxiu inexplicably gained another subordinate—one who seemed not only loyal but overwhelmingly worshipful!

"Blue Fiend, here is an opportunity to redeem yourself. Go and capture some monstrous beasts, the higher the level the better! If you encounter any demon insects, capture those too!" Zhong Shenxiu turned and instructed Blue Fiend. Seeing that Zhong Shenxiu would no longer punish it, "Blue Fiend" chirped happily again, as if proclaiming: Mission guaranteed success! "Bring them back before sunset!" Zhong Shenxiu reminded it once more. Before leaving, "Blue Fiend" paused briefly on Rachel's shoulder and communicated with her via telepathy: Little girl, I’ll look out for you from now on! With that spoken, it flashed and dissolved into a streak of blue light, vanishing into the air!

"Blue Fiend" was indeed a high-level beast. Unlike the "Wind Beak" bird Zhong Shenxiu had released earlier, while it could not speak human language, it could communicate through mental connection! (This was advantageous as it transcended linguistic barriers!) "Blue Fiend" had been gone a long time, yet Rachel remained in a dazed state, a single phrase looping endlessly in her mind: The Feather God spoke to me!

With "Blue Fiend" busy capturing beasts, Zhong Shenxiu and Robin were free to pursue other interests! The "Forest of No Return" held endless treasures; searching for those treasures was far more stimulating than hunting beasts!

The current Zhong Shenxiu was no longer struggling. His strength had vastly increased, enabling him to deploy the "Universe Domain." With a mere wave of his hand, he could collect any treasure in sight. Even without using the "Universe Domain," utilizing the capabilities of his "Medium Bag" achieved a similar effect! In essence, Zhong Shenxiu’s rate of plundering treasures was now countless times faster than before!

The old Zhong Shenxiu had always relished the joy derived from scouring for treasures, which was why he never delegated the task. Since he was the only one in this world who recognized the true value of these treasures, he never worried about competition; relying solely on his own power, he could gather unimaginable wealth!

Like the dense woods of the past, this place also held countless ginseng roots and Lingzhi mushrooms, but these were no longer Zhong Shenxiu’s primary targets. His "Breeding Base" already housed vast quantities, enough to defy belief—enough to consume as snacks daily and never run out! As a side note: the daily rations for the "Misty Mercenary Corps" now included ginseng soup!

This time, Zhong Shenxiu was mainly seeking the remaining materials needed to reconstruct Paji's physical body. These materials were extremely concealed; anyone lacking experience would never locate them!

Zhong Shenxiu knew the characteristics and habitats of these materials, so he quickly found three kinds, leaving only two materials remaining to complete the set!

However, those final two were the most elusive! The environment of this "Forest of No Return" clearly indicated that these two materials would not be present here! The remaining time would be spent gathering the less common ores and rare herbs! Time passed slowly, and soon it was nearly the agreed-upon hour!

At that cliff edge, some individuals had already returned, watching the sunset while awaiting the others.

"Oh, you returned so early?" Charlotte asked, looking somewhat surprised at Angelia and the others who had been waiting for a while. "Charlotte, how were your findings?" Siddis inquired. "Hehe, I had a huge harvest this time, definitely won't lose to you guys!" Charlotte declared with confident assurance. "That remains to be seen!" Just then, Keni also returned. I wonder how the Young Master and Robin fared? Marcoxin murmured to herself. "Oh, right, did any of you see a large bird flashing blue light in the sky?" Siddis suddenly asked. "We saw it, we saw it! I was startled when I saw it!" Marcoxin immediately chimed in. Soon, the others joined the discussion!

At that moment, Frank let out a gasp, "Everyone look, it’s that strange large bird!"

Following the direction of his finger, they indeed spotted the blue-glowing bird flying toward them! Riding on its back were Zhong Shenxiu, Robin, and Rachel! "What did I tell you, this big bird must be something the Young Master conjured up!" Gandalf said with a touch of pride. "Huh, who is that person next to the Young Master?" Charlotte had noticed Rachel and seemed quite astonished. "Looks like a woman!" Frank muttered. Under their astonished gazes, Zhong Shenxiu and the two others dismounted from "Blue Fiend."

Rachel stood respectfully half a meter behind Zhong Shenxiu, never daring to walk alongside him. For her, merely being allowed to sit upon "Blue Fiend's" back was an immense grace! Her heart was still pounding relentlessly! "Is everyone here?" Zhong Shenxiu asked with a slightly confident smile. "Brother Xiu, who is this older sister?" Niuniu asked curiously.

The others were equally curious, especially given Rachel's unusual demeanor!

"Her name is Rachel, and from now on, she is a member of the 'Misty Mercenary Corps'!" Zhong Shenxiu introduced her briefly and asked Rachel to greet everyone!

"Hehe, our Young Master's charisma is indeed great; he managed to bring back a beauty just by stepping out. From now on, our 'Misty Mercenary Corps' will truly be a place where beauties gather!" Laurent joked. However, his words earned him a sharp rap on the head from his older sister.

"If you dare to harbor any improper thoughts, your sister will certainly give you a good 'loving' treatment!" Elina said with a slightly sinister smile. She might not be able to manage others, but she had a whole set of disciplinary methods reserved for her own brother! "I was just making a casual comment, hehe~" Laurent’s mouth twitched, and he quickly put some distance between himself and Elina. "Alright, let's start comparing our spoils!" Zhong Shenxiu said, unable to wait any longer. "Oh, right, since Rachel is part of the 'Misty Mercenary Corps' now, she has to participate too!" Keni remarked with a sly smile.

Her suggestion was quickly met with approval from everyone else! Thus, without even knowing what was happening, Rachel was automatically nominated as a participant in the display of achievements! (Alas, poor soul!)