Regarding the final whereabouts of the Ginseng Fruit, Xiao Fei had Fei Xin and others investigate for over a thousand years, yet no results were found.
There had been no progress on the matter of artifact spirits either.
However, such results were within Xiao Fei's expectations. If it were that easy to find, it would have already caused disputes in the Immortal Realm.
Xiao Fei then had Huang Feifei take the lead, using these individuals as the backbone to establish an intelligence agency in the Immortal Realm.
Besides continuing to investigate these two matters, they would also collect other intelligence.
After all, he would need some logistical support to survive in the Immortal Realm in the future.
It also served as a new outlet for everyone to freely roam the vast Immortal Realm.
Immortals possessed endless lifespans and could squander time as they pleased. Their concept of time was not very strong, with decades or even centuries passing by casually.
Since entering the Immortal Realm, Xiao Fei had gradually adapted to its slow pace, as no one was in a hurry to reincarnate.
Even if his soul was not repaired, he would not die; it would at most affect his advancement.
As for the matter of the Jade Disc of Creation, there was indeed great uncertainty, but with his current strength, even advancing one or two more ranks would not be of much help.
Therefore, Xiao Fei cultivated daily, waiting for the opportune moment, calmly watching time quietly flow by. Another thousand years passed this way.
The investigation by the Heavenly Immortal clone still yielded no results, but in the Jun Tian Realm, a clone working as a handyman in the Jade Void Palace found an excellent opportunity.
This clone of Xiao Fei had joined the Jade Void Palace nearly two thousand years ago.
During these two thousand years, he had blended in seamlessly with his surroundings, finally making everyone's impression of him fade.
In the eyes of others, he was a diligent, hardworking, and uncomplaining handyman.
One day, Steward Pan summoned Xiao Fei and over a dozen other handymen.
"I heard that you few are skilled in cultivating immortal herbs?"
"The steward flatters me; your subordinate does indeed know a little..."
The man intended to be modest, but before he could finish, Steward Pan interrupted him.
"This matter is of great importance. If you know, say you know; if you don't, don't blabber!"
"I'll ask again: do you know, or do you not? I need a clear answer."
"Yes!"
"I do too!"
"A little."
"..."
Xiao Fei had researched spiritual plants and immortal herbs extensively, and he replied affirmatively along with everyone else.
Steward Pan selected eight handymen from these dozen individuals, including Xiao Fei.
"You eight stay. The rest may leave."
After everyone had left, Steward Pan then stood up and led the eight people towards the back mountain of the Jade Void Palace.
The back mountain was a restricted area of the Jade Void Palace, and unauthorized personnel were not allowed to approach. Ordinary people would be driven away if they even got slightly close.
Those of low status would tread carefully even when glancing at the back mountain, fearing they might be perceived as having improper intentions.
"Remember this: once you reach the back mountain, don't look at what you shouldn't, don't ask what you shouldn't, and don't say what you shouldn't!"
Steward Pan walked at the forefront, solemnly instructing the eight.
Just then, two disciples of the Jade Void Palace appeared before the nine of them, blocking their path.
"This is a restricted area of the back mountain. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to approach!"
Steward Pan quickly bowed low and scurried forward, taking out his identity token and presenting it with both hands to the two disciples.
"I am the steward of the handyman quarters. As per the instructions of Immortal Lord Yimu, I am bringing some handymen."
The two Jade Void Palace disciples confirmed the identity token and nodded, clearing the path.
"Yes! You may enter!"
"Alright, thank you, senior brothers!"
Steward Pan said, about to lead them inside, but was stopped by the two Jade Void Palace disciples.
"Those eight go in. You cannot."
Upon hearing this, Steward Pan felt a little wronged but still forced a smile, stepped aside, and shouted at Xiao Fei and the other seven.
"Hurry up and go in!"
One of the Jade Void Palace disciples led the way. The eight handymen timidly walked forward.
Xiao Fei, keeping his head down, followed behind the group, his eyes surveying the environment of the back mountain.
The further they walked, the more concentrated the immortal energy became, hundreds of times better than their handyman quarters.