The fairy forced me to marry into her family, so I retorted by throwing myself into the Pool of Fate

Li Ping put away his joking thoughts and said seriously, "Bring someone to Crescent Island for me later."

"That woman from the Hong family?" Mu Yan asked.

Seeing Li Ping nod, he added, "Tell her to hurry up, I'm about to leave."

"Don't worry, it's just a few words of explanation."

After saying that, Mu Yan went to summon the Mu family cultivators on the island. After waiting for a while, Hong Xing entered the house.

"You'll be going to Crescent Island with Mu Yan later," Li Ping said.

Hong Xing's eyebrows twitched slightly; she wanted to ask, but dared not say more.

Li Ping nodded and continued to instruct, "Once you arrive at Crescent Island, find Mu Chongming first. He will take you to my courtyard. When you have nothing to do, wander around the island and keep an eye out for buyers of Tide Vine."

"Don't worry, sir, Xing'er will definitely find a new market," Hong Xing said.

"You can decide for yourself. However, the price can't be too low."

As soon as she finished speaking, Hong Xing felt a jolt of excitement, and her eyes welled up with tears.

All her hard work in serving him these past few days had finally paid off; the master had actually begun to trust her and was even entrusting her with such an important matter.

She immediately bowed again in gratitude, her tone full of respect.

Li Ping nodded, watched Hong Xing leave, and said nothing more.

Actually, he didn't expect Hong Xing to get things done in one go.

This was merely a test to see if her mindset had completely changed.

At the same time, it also carries a sense of scrutiny.

If Hong Xing is capable, he can entrust her with some trivial matters in the future.

If not, then she can only be made an ordinary servant, with no possibility of being given an important position.

Composing himself, Li Ping walked out of the courtyard.

The island was empty; in this vast place, he was the only one left.

He didn't want to stay any longer, so he turned around and went into the underground cave.

Compared to before, the cave has been enlarged several times by Tie Fuhai and his people, and the space inside the cave is much more spacious.

At that moment, several iron-backed whales were leisurely nibbling on the water vines, their tails swaying.

As its mouth moved, it occasionally let out soft whimpering sounds, as if it really considered this pool its home.

Li Ping did not disturb them, but instead summoned Fu Hai.

"You'll be gone for a while. Say goodbye to your people."

"What will happen to them if I leave?" Tie Fuhai asked worriedly.

"Aren't all these water vines enough for them to eat?" Li Ping pointed to the haystack next to him.

Tie Fuhai nodded and immediately swam towards his people.

After a brief exchange, he left with Li Ping.

Once at sea, Tie Fuhai's figure swayed and transformed into a human-sized figure with a broad, flat back, just the right size for Li Ping to ride on.

"Where are we going?"

"Qingshi Collection".

Li Ping squeezed his legs together, and Tie Fuhai galloped off like a wild horse in the direction he pointed.

Along the way, waves splashed and the sea breeze howled.

Li Ping was initially a little uncomfortable and needed to hold on tightly to the scales covering the sea.

After getting used to it, he became more at ease and began to appreciate the beautiful scenery along the way.

A few wisps of white clouds floated in the azure sky, and below was the boundless blue sea, with white waves rolling like shattered jade. Occasionally, a few seagulls skimmed across the surface of the sea, and everything was as beautiful as a poem or painting.

Suddenly, a ferry appeared ahead.

Li Ping's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately ordered, "Fu Hai, get past it for me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tie Fuhai suddenly accelerated.

It kept wagging its tail, and the spray it created drew a white line on the sea.

In the blink of an eye, the ferry was overtaken.

The people on the ship had never seen anything so fast before, and they all went up to the deck to take a look. Upon closer inspection, they realized that it was a sea monster, and they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The cultivator on the back of such a sea beast must be no ordinary person.

The people on the boat were talking about it, some saying it was the young master of the Huang family, and others saying it was a reclusive master.

Li Ping chuckled upon hearing this, leaving Fu Hai with only a blurry silhouette in front of everyone.

Before long, the two arrived at the sea area near Qing Shi Ji.

Li Ping instructed Tie Fuhai to wait in hiding there, while he himself leaped out of the sea and strode towards Qing Shi Ji.

Today is market day, and the island is bustling with many cultivators.

Li Ping had no interest in strolling around and went straight to the array shop.

The shop was still deserted, but slightly better than before, with a few customers.

"Have you finally figured it out?"

Li Ping slowly walked to the counter, but did not see the white-haired old man.

Looking at the woman before him, he asked, "Where is the old man from before?"

"An old man? What old man?" The woman squinted, looking puzzled.

"That's the one with the full head of white hair who often naps here," Li Ping explained.

"I've never seen this person you're talking about." The woman shook her head.

Li Ping's expression changed slightly, and he described the old man's appearance in detail again.

The woman shook her head again, her tone firm: "Fellow Daoist, there is really no such person in my shop."

"That's not right, he was here the last time I came." Li Ping rubbed his head, momentarily lost in thought.

He didn't believe it and wanted to ask again, but the woman was already impatient.

She waved her hand: "Fellow Daoist, if you're not buying anything, don't block the way."

"Think again, is there really no such person?"

"I've run a shop in Qing Shi Ji for twenty years, and not only have I never seen anyone like this in my shop, but I've never seen anyone like this in the entire Qing Shi Ji," the woman said.

Li Ping was shocked upon hearing this and stood frozen in place.

How could that be?

He was terrified and, ignoring the woman's attempts to stop him, rushed straight to the second floor.

Upon reaching the top of the stairs, Li Ping was stunned.

The upstairs is piled with all sorts of array materials, and it's not the same place as when I last came.

At that moment, a man slowly sat up on the bed by the window, his eyes still sleepy: "Who are you?"

Li Ping gave an awkward smile, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Sorry to bother you."

After saying that, he turned around and hurriedly went downstairs.

The woman, who was blocking the building, was baffled to see Li Ping rushing down again.

"What kind of people are they?"

Li Ping ignored the warnings and only realized he was covered in cold sweat after leaving the shop.

He casually found a stone step on the street to sit down, and as soon as he settled down, a gust of cold wind swept over him, making him shiver.

A large crowd surged before my eyes, and the noise was incessant.

Li Ping's gaze drifted blankly as he recalled everything that had happened since arriving on the island, gradually losing himself in thought.

Since stepping onto Green Vine Island, one thing after another has happened, each one exceeding his expectations.

This feeling of being out of control makes people uneasy and even more anxious.

Li Ping could vaguely sense something, but he could only grasp the minor details and couldn't see the whole picture.

Now, upon closer reflection, it's clear that it was all in vain for him.

Upon realizing this, Li Ping had a sudden realization.

"Whether it's a conspiracy or a trick, as long as your cultivation is sufficient, everything will fall apart on its own."

Having figured this out, Li Ping finally felt at ease.

He suddenly stood up, the confusion in his eyes vanished, and his expression no longer showed any signs of fatigue.

……

……

As one of the eight islands in the outer sea, Twin Peaks Island is always bustling with people, and the market on the island is especially lively, with most shops doing very well.

Although Li's shop was located in a remote area, the profits from the day's work were still considerable.

It was the hour of Chen (7-9 AM), the busiest time of day for the market, but the Li family's shop was half-closed, devoid of its usual lively atmosphere.

Li Ping was surprised and cautiously approached.

Upon arriving at the shop, I saw my second uncle and Li Yan inside.

A strange male cultivator stood before them. Judging from his attire, he was the market manager and a member of the Mu family.

The male cultivator crossed his arms, his expression unfriendly: "Hurry up and pack up. If you don't move out today, I'll smash everything in the shop."

Li Yan was startled and quickly shrank behind Li Wang.

"Wasn't there supposed to be a seven-day grace period? Only one day has passed..."

Li Wang was interrupted before he could finish speaking.

"You're dreaming," the male cultivator said. "Once the rent is cut off, you must move out immediately. That's the rule."

"That's not what the previous person said," Li Wang argued.

"Who said that?" the male cultivator scoffed. "Here, my word is law."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Wang's expression changed slightly, knowing that there was no room for negotiation.

He sighed and was about to turn around to pack up when a familiar voice came from behind him.

Who do you think you are?