The Ascending Immortal Drum disappeared, and Su He stood in the air, sensing the changes within his body.
After a long time, his consciousness returned to the Intention Orifice, and he heard a drum sound in his mind.
"Do not resist, sir, follow me," came the voice of Dongxu. From the moment Su He struck the ninth sound, Dongxu's attitude had suddenly changed.
The lofty Ascending Immortal Drum, now addressed Su He as "sir" instead of "that kid."
Su He did not resist and let his consciousness drift along with the sound of the Ascending Immortal Drum, floating aimlessly, not knowing where he was headed. After an unknown time, the scenery changed, and he found himself on an ordinary small island with a crooked pavilion.
Under the pavilion sat an old man, fishing alone.
The old man's face was wrinkled, indistinguishable from an ordinary elderly person; he was not using special means to alter his appearance, but was naturally so.
