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Chapter 212 "Giving my junior brother a psionic cannon." [Seeking monthly votes]

Water Dragon Island.

While dealing with a demonic invasion, Master Xuan Shui took out a communication talisman from his storage bag without looking up, and then infused it with spiritual energy.

He has to deal with dozens of these kinds of things every day.

After all, he had given out countless communication talismans over the past hundred years.

Even if each person sends a message only once, they would receive countless messages every day.

The same is true now.

After he infused his spiritual energy into the communication talisman, a weak voice immediately rang in his mind.

"Sect Leader, I, Feng Yichen... have returned."

"You're back, so why are you messaging me? I don't know who taught you that, you have no manners at all!"

Xuan Shui Zhenren, who was already somewhat annoyed, became even more agitated after receiving such a strange message, and subconsciously wanted to crush the message talisman.

But just as he was about to raise his right hand, he suddenly remembered something.

"Feng Yichen... why does that name sound familiar?"

Master Xuanshui frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised his head.

"It's him!"

Back then, the top Qi Refining cultivator of the Water Dragon Sect led a team to Ghost Flood Lake in the Nine Netherworld Cave. Before they set off, True Person Xuan Shui had even made an appointment with him, promising to take him as a disciple once he returned successfully.

Unexpectedly, such a person died in the Nine Netherworld Cave.

In the end, the person who came out alive with that thing became Han Feiyu, who was originally unknown, and is now his apprentice.

Over the years, Han Feiyu has also successfully built his foundation with the resources of a pseudo-spiritual root.

However, his cultivation speed was not slow. He not only reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, but his strength was also extremely formidable. In fact, he achieved a good ranking in the competition with the other five major immortal sects.

That can be considered as not disgracing Master Xuanshui.

Therefore, his attitude towards Han Feiyu changed from initially just giving him a title to appease him, to treating him as a true personal disciple.

But now... Feng Yichen has actually returned.

What exactly did he experience in Ghost Dragon Lake?

It's one thing that they didn't die in the Nine Netherworld Cave, but they actually managed to come out of it.

This Nine Netherworld Cave Heaven opens only once every eighty years. Before that time arrives, not even a Nascent Soul cultivator can break through its gates, let alone a Qi Refining cultivator.

How did he get out?

In an instant, a multitude of questions immediately surfaced in Master Xuanshui's mind.

With so many questions, he naturally needed to ask someone, so he used his divine sense to penetrate the communication talisman and asked, "Where are you now?"

The message received a reply quickly.

"This disciple has just returned from Blackwater Lake and is currently located to the west of our Water Dragon Sect."

"Stay there and don't move, I'm coming right now."

Immediately, a beam of golden light rose from Water Dragon Island and then headed straight west.

Feng Yichen put away the communication talisman in his hand, then sat down on the spot and began to recover his spiritual energy. In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a stream of light descended from the sky and landed in front of him.

"Feng Yichen, it really is you!"

After sensing the aura of the person in front of him, Master Xuanshui finally believed him completely.

Feng Yichen not only survived, but also returned from the Nine Netherworld Cave.

"Disciple Feng Yichen greets Sect Leader."

Feng Yichen, standing behind him, bowed deeply to Xuan Shui Zhenren before him, and when he stood up, his face was full of bitterness.

"Tell me, what exactly did you experience in the Nine Netherworld Cave Heaven? How come Han Feiyu said you were dead, but now you're out again?" Xuan Shui Zhenren asked.

Feng Yichen took a deep breath and said directly:

"The one who killed me was none other than Han Feiyu."

"What? Han Feiyu killed you?"

Master Xuanshui was slightly surprised, but not much. In the Nine Netherworld Cave Heaven, the harming of fellow disciples was not uncommon; on the contrary, it was quite common.

He was somewhat surprised because this happened to his disciple.

"Exactly."

"Tell me in detail what exactly happened." Master Xuanshui waved his hand, and several restrictions appeared here, isolating the area from all outside investigation.

"Yes."

Then Feng Yichen recounted his experiences in the Nine Nether Cave Heaven in detail.

From initially gaining nothing at Ghost Dragon Lake, to finding Han Feiyu and the two joining forces to pull off the heist against the Spirit Control Sect, and then being seriously injured and ambushed by Han Feiyu who stole his external spiritual root.

Later, Feng Yichen said that when he thought he was about to die, he jumped into Ghost Dragon Lake. Unexpectedly, he obtained a local treasure. After eating it, he recovered some of his spiritual roots. He then cultivated there for several years and accidentally discovered a passage that could leave the Nine Netherworld Cave. That's how he managed to escape.

Master Xuan Shui's first reaction upon hearing this was, "Is that passage you mentioned still accessible?!"

Feng Yichen wasn't surprised that Master Xuanshui didn't care about his own life or death, but instead cared about whether they could enter the passage. He honestly replied:

"I didn't dare to take the risk and hurriedly returned to the sect after I came out."

"Do you still remember where that passage is?"

"I remember, it's at the bottom of Blackwater Lake."

"good!"

Master Xuanshui responded in a low voice, and then asked, "You mean, Han Feiyu not only refused to help but also took advantage of the situation and even stole someone's spiritual root?"

"Exactly."

"Very well, if this is true, the sect will certainly stand up for you!"

Master Xuanshui has that much courage. If this matter is true, he will definitely use Han Feiyu as an example to rectify the atmosphere of the Water Dragon Sect!

"Come back to the clan with me and we'll talk about it later."

After a while.

On Water Dragon Island, Feng Yichen, having changed into clean clothes and taken pills to recover, stood behind True Person Xuan Shui. Apart from being a little thinner, he looked almost exactly the same as he had back then.

The two waited in the main hall for half an hour before a flying boat landed outside the door.

Immediately afterward, Han Feiyu walked in from outside. "Master, you wanted to see me?"

Upon entering and recognizing the figure, Han Feiyu immediately stopped in his tracks. He stared intently at Feng Yichen before him and then said, word by word:

"Feng Yichen, you're still alive?!"

"Thanks to you, I almost died."

Feng Yichen, with his hands tucked into his sleeves, smiled and said.

"alright."

Seeing Han Feiyu's reaction upon entering, Master Xuanshui knew what had happened, but to be on the safe side, he still asked in a serious tone, "Feng Yichen has already told me the details."

"Han Feiyu, do you plead guilty to the crime of harming your fellow disciples in the Nine Nether Cave Heaven?"

A hint of regret and resentment flashed in Han Feiyu's eyes.

"Um?"

Master Xuan Shui's voice turned deep.

With great difficulty, Han Feiyu raised his hands and bowed to him, "Disciple... confesses his sins!"

"Just admit your guilt!"

Master Xuanshui pointed at Han Feiyu, and a chain flew out from his sleeve, binding his disciple tightly.

"Although you are my disciple, you cannot escape responsibility for violating the sect rules. Guards, take Han Feiyu to the Hall of Law Enforcement to await judgment!"

Two Foundation Establishment cultivators immediately entered from outside the door, took Han Feiyu, who had already been tied up, and left the main hall.

"Alright, you should go back now. Once this matter is settled, the sect will compensate you."

After Xuan Shui Zhenren finished speaking, he took out a communication talisman and said a few words.

"I've already spoken with the Hina Ryudo, and they'll arrange new accommodations for you."

"Yes, disciple...thanks to the sect leader."

Seeing that Feng Yichen was about to kneel down and kowtow, Master Xuanshui reached out and stopped him, saying, "No need for formalities, go ahead."

"This disciple takes his leave."

After emerging from the main hall of Water Dragon Island, Feng Yichen took a deep breath and tilted his head back slightly, as if welcoming a new life after surviving a great calamity.

After briefly venting his joy, he summoned his flying boat and left Water Dragon Island, heading straight for the fledgling dragon island to the west.

All of this... seems perfectly normal.

However, Feng Yichen was extremely vigilant; something was wrong, at least nine-tenths wrong.

Because things went more smoothly than he had imagined.

According to the correct course of events, Han Feiyu should not plead guilty, then the two should argue, and at the crucial moment, he should reveal that Han Feiyu is a remnant of the Shang family. Then, Master Xuanshui should take action. If "Old Demon Qu" is no match for him, everything will be over.

If True Master Xuan Shui is no match for him, then he can take the opportunity to call upon the Supreme Elder of the Water Dragon Sect, and then capture Old Demon Qu in one fell swoop.

When that time comes, I will be able to avenge my great grudge without lifting a finger.

Of course, this is the best outcome.

If the outcome is slightly worse, then he would have to surrender to the Water Dragon Sect and use his accumulated resources to make an exchange with the sect's Supreme Elder in order to suppress and kill the Old Demon of Naqu.

In the worst-case scenario, both of them would be killed by the Nascent Soul stage monster from the Water Dragon Sect.

However, the possibility is too small. If Feng Yichen really meets that Nascent Soul old monster, he is confident that he will not be willing to kill him.

A deal he was determined to win would be enough to save his life.

Despite all his calculations, Feng Yichen never expected things to turn out this way. Could it be that the old demon Qu is not on Han Feiyu?

That's impossible. If Han Feiyu went to retrieve that treasure, Old Demon Qu would definitely follow him out.

So where did the problem lie?

If Han Feiyu really went to the Enforcement Hall, the chances of him coming out alive are extremely slim... Even if Qu Laomo isn't with Han Feiyu and leaves with someone else after he comes out, Han Feiyu won't just sit and wait to die.

They should at least put up some resistance.

Feng Yichen couldn't figure out what the problem was.

But if you can't figure it out, then... run!

Ignore everything and just run away.

The enemy is in the dark, while we are in the light.

We certainly can't just sit here and wait to die. Let's put revenge aside for now and talk about it another day.

Just as Feng Yichen turned around to leave, he suddenly realized that there was someone behind him.

It was a woman with a white veil covering her face. She stood gracefully behind Feng Yichen and said softly, "Old Demon Situ, we're all from the same pot. If you don't want to eat, fine, but why turn the pot upside down?"

Feng Yichen looked at her without saying a word.

The woman continued, "That crazy woman is already making a name for herself in Shangxi. If we continue to fight... we'll probably still die at her hands. If we die this time, we'll really be dead."

"Is she going to succeed?"

Feng Yichen finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked.

"If we don't stop her, she'll succeed."

"..."

"Junior brother, do you know what position our Yun family holds in Linhai City?"

As they approached Linhai City, Yun Qianzai's flying boat slowed down slightly and came to Feng Zhitao's flying boat, where he asked Ji Yuan a question.

"That must be extraordinary."

This trip requires Yun Qianzai's help, so Ji Yuan is not stingy with his kind words.

Yun Qianzai stood at the bow of the ship with his hands behind his back. "It's not that bad. It just means that every drop of rain that falls in Linhai City will have to bear the surname Yun."

Ji Yuan: "Hiss!!!"

Feng Zhitao weighed the recording bead in her hand. "When I return to the sect, I will send this to the Ancestral Hall and let the elders see that it seems Linhai City is going to establish its own sect."

"Third Junior Sister, you!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Qianzai turned around abruptly, pointed at Feng Zhitao, and was furious.

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Ji Yuan quickly interrupted, "We've arrived at Linhai City..."

This was the first time Ji Yuan had ever seen the magnificent Linhai City. With just one glance, he understood why a Golden Core cultivator from the Water Dragon Sect had been stationed there for many years.

Looking at the scene before me... on the left is the vast and boundless River of Falling Stars, and on the right is the equally endless coastal city. Only on the distant horizon can one see the horizon where the sea meets the sky.

Linhai City is larger than any other city Ji Yuan has ever seen.

It's even bigger than Da Ai City.

Perhaps seeing that Ji Yuan was staring at the city in a daze, Feng Zhitao took the opportunity to explain to him, "There are also many forces overseas. They occupy islands just like our Water Dragon Sect. Most of them are established by Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, but there are also a few established by Golden Core cultivators."

"Linhai City is where our Water Dragon Sect trades with them. They can bring endless sea beasts and immortal materials, while we can provide them with spirit stones and pills for cultivation. It can be considered a win-win situation."

As Ji Yuan nodded slightly, Yun Qianzai's voice transmission rang in his mind.

"Junior brother, it's a pity you brought your third junior sister this time, otherwise I would have taken you to experience what it's like to be a mermaid... Next time, we'll come alone."

Ji Yuan glanced at Yun Qianzai out of the corner of his eye.

He stood motionless with his hands behind his back, as if he hadn't said those words at all.

"Hypocritical, sanctimonious scoundrel..." Ji Yuan replied telepathically, "Next time for sure!"

Ji Yuan originally thought that the Yun family would be in Linhai City, but he never expected that Yun Qianzai would lead him directly around the city and finally see a huge fortress composed of many buildings on the seashore.

Yunjiabao.

It's called a fortress, but it's actually practically a small town.

It's about the same size as Red Leaf City, which Ji Yuan visited before.

"The Yun family also had a Golden Core cultivator among their ancestors," Feng Zhitao suddenly said.

Yun Qianzai flew forward a little, and although he didn't speak, his meaning was very clear: he... without hesitation, he would be the next Golden Core cultivator of the Yun family!

Although it seemed a bit pretentious, Ji Yuan wasn't surprised that he was able to form a core.

Yun Qianzai... has the talent and ability.

While they were pondering, the two flying boats arrived in front of Yun Family Fortress. Only then did Ji Yuan notice that there were quite a few people waiting at the gate, including many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Second Senior Brother knew we were coming and notified Yun Family Fort in advance. Since this is your first time here, I estimate this will be quite a big event."

Just as Feng Zhitao's voice transmission rang in Ji Yuan's mind, several Qi Refining cultivators behind him lit fireworks and firecrackers.

A gray-haired man at the head of the group chuckled and stepped forward, saying, "I am Yun Wannian, the head of the Yun family. I greet Fellow Daoist Feng and Fellow Daoist Ji."

"Second Senior Brother's father."

Feng Zhitao sent another telepathic explanation, while outwardly she smiled and returned the greeting, "Greetings, Uncle Yun."

Ji Yuan followed suit and also sensed Yun Wannian's cultivation level... late Foundation Establishment stage, which is not bad.

Then, through Yun Wannian's introduction, Ji Yuan got to know the three Foundation Establishment cultivators behind him. They were all Yun Qianzai's elders, either his uncles or his aunts.

One of them was his second uncle.

After exchanging greetings, Yun Wannian led Ji Yuan and the others into the house. After crossing a main street running north to south and then a huge square, they finally arrived at the Yun family's main residence.

According to Feng Zhitao's introduction, these houses outside are all inhabited by the collateral branches of the Yun family, while the main family lives in this core area.

Aside from the Li family, the Yun family was the largest cultivation family that Ji Yuan had ever seen.

The group arrived at the main hall, where Ji Yuan met the true patriarch of the Yun family, a bald old man with white hair and beard, and a kind face.

The sky above the clouds.

Even Yun Qianzai had to step forward and pay his respects upon seeing him.

"We're all family, no need to be so polite."

Although Yun Zhongtian looked very old, his eyes were exceptionally bright. "May I ask how Senior Wangyou has been lately?"

"Master is doing well, thank you for your concern, Ancestor Yun."

At this formal occasion at the Yun family home, Feng Zhitao lost her usual casualness and became very formal.

Ji Yuan was in the same boat. There was nothing he could do about it, as it was his first visit and the other party was a long-established family of cultivators.

"That's good then. In that case, I won't bother you any longer."

Yun Zhongtian chuckled, his figure vanishing like mist as he left the place.

Feng Zhitao then used telepathy to arrange a meeting, and the two of them stepped forward together to present the gifts to the visitors.

Ji Yuan gave him some pills, talismans, and demon cores, worth about 30 mid-grade spirit stones. He only found out about this after consulting Feng Zhi Tao.

After some pleasantries and small talk, it was time to eat.

Individual servings.

Yun Wannian, the head of the Yun family, sat in the main seat, with his three fellow disciples, Ji Yuan, sitting to his left. Opposite them sat three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Yun family.

The food was lavish; even the appetizers were made from the meat of second-tier monsters, and only the most exquisite parts of them were used.

Then comes the main course, and finally the fruit and dessert.

Ji Yuan estimated that this meal alone would cost over a hundred mid-grade spirit stones.

After lunch, things became more relaxed. Some spiritual fruits and melon seeds were served, and everyone gathered together to chat.

Most of the conversations were with members of the Yun family, who were trying to find topics to ask about the rebellion of the demonic path.

Although the Yun family is not weak, they are only local strongmen and cannot compare with a behemoth like the Water Dragon Sect. Therefore, they still need to try to find out information from the Water Dragon Sect.

After chatting for about half an hour, Yun Wannian seemed to remember something and turned to look at Yun Qianzai, who was sitting upright.

"Qian'er, you said Fellow Daoist Ji came here to ask you something. May I ask what it is?"

"That's right, if you need any help, just let us know. Fellow Daoist Ji's affairs are the affairs of the Yun family!" A burly man with a full beard immediately said.

Ji Yuan remembered that this person was Yun Qianzai's third uncle.

The person he forced to call out "Ancestor".

Ji Yuan was about to speak when Yun Qianzai flicked his sleeves, stood up, and calmly said:

"It's nothing much, I'm just preparing to give my junior brother a psionic cannon."

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