The three passed through Crescent Moon Bay and entered the calm inner island waters. They went into the water again, steering the boat through the green mountains and clear waters.
Gelan had visited Island Lord Canghai before and knew the way well. Unexpectedly, a boat from behind slammed straight into them!
thud
Yan Bingling squinted as she turned her head, a hint of killing intent flashing in her eyes.
‘Where do so many blind fools come from, disturbing this mother and son’s “elopement”?’
“Haha!”
The other party did not apologize, instead laughing cheerfully. It was a young, cute little alchemy apprentice. She wore a tall crown and a Daoist robe, wrapped tightly, and stepped over in one stride.
“Ji Shiyu! It really is you! I said I saw some yellow hair at Crescent Moon Bay, so I followed to get a closer look and confirm!”
Gelan and Yan Bingling thought for a moment and remembered this lively child—she was Mister Canghai’s disciple. How wonderful.
“I came to pick you up! Teacher will be very happy to see you. By the way, why didn’t you tell me in advance? If you had, I would have sent someone to get you.”
“Where is that lovely gentleman?”
Li Su looked left and right but didn’t find Yun Liu. Compared to Little Yellow Hair, she was clearly more interested in the Heavenly Dao Alchemy Master.
“Little girl, you have the wrong person.”
Yun Liu smiled and shook his head, clarifying:
“My name is indeed Ji Shiyu, but I don’t recognize you. That being said, you must be a friend of my younger sister, right?”
“Little sister? You are… Ji Shiyu’s brother?”
Li Su gestured, her face full of suspicion. The face was the same—unreasonably beautiful—but the feel was a bit off.
“It seems wrong. The chest muscles are smaller, but the height is taller…”
She suddenly realized—this was a big man!
Li Su blushed, stepped back, and said:
“S-sorry, rude of me. So… Yellow Hair… no, Shiyu has an older brother. I never heard her mention it.”
Ao Tian cleared his throat, making a gagging gesture.
“I just found out too. Is a daughter no longer enough for you?”
“Is that so?”
Li Su politely explained the situation. Upon learning that the three sought an audience with Mister Canghai, she patted her chest and volunteered.
“Brother Ji, what wind blew you here from Star Isle? Are you seeking medicine from my master?”
“Brother… Ji?”
Yun Liu’s mouth twitched.
“This trip indeed is to ask a favor of your respected master. If there is an opportunity, I would also like to go to the Divine Radiance Sect to visit Sister Yu.”
“Sister Yu? You say it so sweetly. Truly a deep bond between father and daughter.”
The two people and one bird all looked askance at the “fake yellow hair.”
“Speaking of which, you siblings look very alike. Without a close look, one really can’t tell you apart. Even the little yellow chick you keep is exactly the same. Is it a specialty of Star Isle?”
“Something like that. As emergency food, the taste is not bad. Want a taste?”
“Hey!”
Ao Tian grabbed at his golden feathers and cursed,
“N-no, thanks… See? I’ve been recognized! I told you I need to change my appearance and become a new bird!”
Penglai Island has many alchemists, highly revered in the Boundless Sea. Canghai, a fourth-grade Earth Dao alchemist, held a high position and lived in seclusion on a scenic island. At the moment, he was at his residence playing chess with a close friend.
Someone came to visit. Canghai and White Whale saw the conspicuous golden hair and were first delighted, but soon noticed something different.
Li Su gave a brief introduction, directly confusing the two island lords.
The Palace of Heavenly Pivot’s master was just a mother and daughter leaning on each other for survival—where did this “illegitimate child” pop up?
Yun Liu made a subtle gesture, and a token flashed in his sleeve. A glint of sharpness flashed in Canghai’s eyes as he recognized him.
“So it’s Young Master Ji. Li Su, go down for now. We’ll talk.”
“What is there that I cannot hear?”
Li Su pouted but still complied, retreating outside the pavilion.
Once his disciple withdrew, Canghai raised his hand in greeting, his face full of smiles.
“I didn’t expect to see you again so soon. Why is little friend Yun disguised as Shiyu’s brother? And who are these two?”
Yun Liu returned the greeting.
“The method doesn’t matter. This time I have an urgent matter and request your help. Do you have a way to get us into Yingzhou?”
Canghai frowned deeply. Reunited with an old friend, and immediately he was given a difficult problem.
White Whale Island Lord was forthright, agreeing readily, having a very favorable impression of the young man.
“Leave it to me!”
Canghai shook his head with a wry smile, quickly grasping the subtleties. He probed,
“You fool, things aren’t that simple. As far as I know, the Divine Race’s current Daughter of the Spirit Attendant is also a disciple of the Heavenly Phenomena Head Seat. If you take the regular path, it shouldn’t fall on an outsider like me to help, right?”
Fairy Bingling and the Sacred Beast Cherry Dragon are contending in Yingzhou—this sea knows it, everyone knows it.
“Hehe.”
Yun Liu scratched his head and grinned silly, clearly going to do something bad.
“Let me think.”
Canghai paced in the pavilion, soon coming up with a plan. He said,
“Now Yingzhou is extremely sensitive to outsiders. All sea trade routes are blocked. Only the Divine Race’s Cherry Blossom Boat can come and go, used to recruit alchemists from all sides to cultivate the Divine Tree. Why is this? Of course it’s to quickly make Ah Lian bear the Fortune Fruit, to feed that lewd dragon and heal its injuries.”
Yun Liu heartily agreed,
“I think so too. That’s why I took the alias Ji Shiyu, intending to board the island as an alchemist. A third-grade Earth Dao alchemist—no one should be able to refuse.”
“I can try to get you a clean pass to board the ship. White Whale will take you to the Cherry Blossom Boat ferry. As for after you land on the island, I won’t be able to help. We don’t know much about it. Sorry.”
Yun Liu bowed.
“That is enough. Thank you, sir. I owe both of you a favor.”
“It’s a small matter, Pavilion Chief is too kind. We still don’t know how to repay your help with the Three-Leaf Datura Fruit. Unfortunately, our abilities are limited.”
“I understand.”
The two island lords were very happy to see Yun Liu, but the young man’s expression was serious, clearly having other important matters, so they did not detain him.
Before nightfall, Li Su delivered a Cherry Blossom Token. Yun Liu carefully accepted it and immediately set off.
Night fell. Suddenly, “land” emerged from the giant waves. Looking closely, they realized it was a massive beast surfacing.
White Whale Island Lord jumped onto the whale’s back, stroking his beloved pet’s head. Amidst the magnificent roar, a fountain shot straight into the sky, deafening and filled with surging demonic aura.
“A Four Borders peak-level demon beast?”
Gelan clicked her tongue softly, not knowing what her little boy had done to earn such respect from two Nascent Soul cultivators.
“Big White and I are bonded by life and death. Although he is a great demon of the sea, his nature is very gentle. No need to worry.”
The three rode on the whale’s back, riding the wind and waves, heading west of the bay.
“White Whale Island Lord’s mount is really impressive.”
Yun Liu’s tone was envious—when would he have such a cool mount? But Ao Tian furiously pecked his head.
“You brat, you have this lord as a spirit pet and you’re still not satisfied? I’ve also reached the Four Borders, you know!”
White Whale Island Lord smiled proudly.
“If you like it, sir, another day come to my residence and pick a young whale.”
“The Island Lord’s word is law. I’ll take you seriously.”
“Absolutely no lie.”
Watching the four departing figures, Canghai suddenly remembered something and hurriedly chased after them.