It turned out that the creatures living in the bottomless cave were not just the Grey family's mice, but also large bats.
However, here, these bats had become the Grey family's "elevators."
Quite interesting.
Afterward, Mother Mouse led us away from there and towards the cave entrance.
When we arrived yesterday, there were mouse corpses everywhere.
But now, as we were leaving, there wasn't a single mouse corpse.
Furthermore, this bottomless cave was not as dirty and messy as one would expect for mice to live in.
On the contrary, it was very clean and had no peculiar smell.
Mother Mouse said that within the Grey family, there was a clear hierarchy.
The greater the status and position of a Rat Immortal, the deeper they lived within the cave.
Only the young mice resided in the outermost areas.
The closer we got to the exit of the bottomless cave, the more mice appeared around us.
However, these mice were not afraid of us; some even squeaked at us. Their squeaks were not fierce but sounded grateful.
As they squeaked, they also bowed their heads to the ground.
It was as if they were greeting us.
After leaving the bottomless cave, we reached the outermost area.
The mountain air was fresh, and the spiritual energy was abundant.
Last night, I hadn't paid attention to the feng shui of this place.
Now that I was out, I realized that the feng shui of the bottomless cave was a rare and exceptionally good feng shui spot.
Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the location of the bottomless cave was precisely in the center.
From a distance, this place resembled a giant eye.
In feng shui, such a landscape is called the "Immortal's Eye."
The position of the eye represented the dragon脉 (dragon vein), gathering spiritual energy from all directions.
Uncle-Master also praised it repeatedly.
This kind of feng shui was truly rare.
We walked around the bottomless cave and, besides many mice, did not see many other animals.
However, what was surprising was that not far from the bottomless cave, we saw many crops.
And in the farmlands, many mice were busy, moving back and forth.
These mice could actually farm.
In our understanding, mice only stole grain, but this was the first time we had seen them farm.
It truly made one marvel.
It completely refreshed our understanding of these wild immortals.
The living environment of these monsters was far more civilized than we had imagined...
After roaming around for a while, we returned to the bottomless cave.
In another day, there should be an answer.
Time flew by, and it was the next day.
We had already stayed in this bottomless cave for two nights.
Early this morning, a Grey immortal came to invite us to the divine hall.
They said Mother had requested our presence.
Upon hearing this, we became excited.
This should be the moment they would give us an answer.
So, the four of us tidied ourselves up and then went to the divine hall.
When we arrived at the divine hall again, we found many Grey immortals gathered there.
Each of them could transform.
Like in an imperial court, they stood in two rows.
Mother of the Bottomless Cave sat on the throne.
Uncle-Master led us directly forward.
Inside the divine hall, we cupped our fists towards Mother of the Bottomless Cave.
Then, Uncle-Master spoke:
"Mother, do you have an answer yet?"
Uncle-Master got straight to the point, without beating around the bush.
Mother of the Bottomless Cave nodded at us from her throne.
At the same time, Mother of the Bottomless Cave spoke:
"After much deliberation within our family, we have decided to cooperate with the Dao Alliance.
However, we only trust Daoist Master Hu Xiao and your group.
Therefore, we will only accept directives from the Dao Alliance through your transmissions."
At these words, we were all immensely invigorated.
As long as they cooperated, their trust in us was the greatest affirmation.
These were minor matters that could be completely resolved.
Uncle-Master cupped his fists:
"Thank you, Mother, for your trust. With the Grey family's participation, we will surely be able to eradicate the forces of evil and bring peace to the world."
As Uncle-Master finished speaking, Mother of the Bottomless Cave spoke again:
"However, our Grey family still has some concerns, and thus we have one more condition."
Upon hearing of a condition, we all pricked up our ears.
Uncle-Master spoke again:
"Please speak freely, Mother!"
Mother of the Bottomless Cave smiled slightly, her gaze fixed on me:
"Our Grey family wishes for Qin Ze to enter our mountain gate and become our emissary!"
As soon as she spoke, all of us were stunned.
She wanted me to become a Grey family emissary?
Uncle-Master and the others also looked at me.
Then, Uncle-Master spoke:
"Mother, why is this so?
Young Qin is my fellow disciple and a disciple of my sect.
If he were to defect to the Grey family, would that not be abandoning his master's teachings?"
But as Uncle-Master finished speaking, Mother waved her hand:
"Daoist Master Hu Xiao misunderstands. We do not require Qin Ze to leave his sect.
We merely wish to bestow upon Qin Ze the additional title of a Grey family emissary."
Upon hearing this, I became even more confused.
Why me specifically?
I stepped forward and cupped my fists:
"Mother, why have you chosen me?"
Mother of the Bottomless Cave still had a kind and benevolent expression:
"Young Qin!
If Mother's eyes do not deceive her,
You possess a naturally yin destiny, and your lifespan has already run out.
If you enter our Grey family's mountain gate and become our emissary,
Our Grey family immortals can help you extend your life.
This is the first reason.
Secondly, your naturally yin destiny makes you extremely suited to be an emissary.
Now, Gui Fang is aging and has little time left.
She also needs a replacement emissary to venture into the world.
And this old one and you have some karmic connections, and your talent is extraordinary.
Therefore, choosing you as the Grey family's emissary,
Is for your sake, and also for the sake of our Grey family.
As long as you agree, and become entangled in the karma of our bottomless cave Grey family,
Our Grey family immortals will heed your call, join the Dao Alliance, and descend the mountain to vanquish evil..."