The Azure Emperor glanced at the two younger disciples, then fixed his gaze on Hao'er. "Yun Chen," he began, "you are stronger than them, so you must hunt for 300 crystal cores. You, too, must return to Yunxiao Mountain on foot within a month. If you fail, the punishment will be the same, with the addition of not being allowed to see your mother for a year."
He understood precisely what his three children valued most. This punishment, though seemingly harsh, targeted their deepest affections, making it profoundly effective. Sure enough, upon hearing his words, Hao'er nodded solemnly. "Master, rest assured, your disciple understands. Your disciple will definitely return to Yunxiao Mountain within a month."
The Azure Emperor nodded. "All three of you must act alone and not help each other. I have chosen beasts of different ranks for you. Yun Chen, you go first! The beasts in this forest are quite powerful, so be careful."
