More Strange Monsters meant a boost in human energy; more importantly, the Local Deity grew stronger and could expand his territory, even completely absorbing the surrounding territories.
Whether to nurture monsters or humans was a matter to contemplate after arriving "Above the Clouds." The examinations were left to the Ox-headed Man. Li Banfeng returned to his Portable Residence and immediately sensed something was off about the atmosphere. It was charged—excited. The walls felt somewhat hot to the touch and emitted occasional mild roars and tremors. Though he hadn't heard the Old Man's voice, Li Banfeng could sense that the entire Portable Residence was thrumming with excitement!
When the Old Man got excited, everyone in the house felt a sense of fear, not daring to speak loudly.
The Gloves woke up, ran to Li Banfeng's side from the rack, and whispered, "The Old Man found something good in the Third Room."
"What good thing?"
