Mortal: Fairy Song Yu has issued you a task.

Chapter 121 Farewell to Yuan Yao

The other woman's deep bow and delicate posture, along with the breathtaking curves outlined by her clothes, stirred a slight flutter in Lin Jingchu's heart.

As expected of someone with the Yin constitution, truly remarkable. I wonder what would happen if I maxed out Yuan Yao's favorability and acquired this constitution myself.

Lin Jingchu's thoughts drifted for a moment before he thought of the handsome old demon Yunlu, and he immediately felt a chill and quickly cut off the thought.

He pulled his wandering thoughts back, reached out a hand to help her up, and said gently, "Miss Yuan, there's no need for such formality. It was just a small favor. Besides, we've known each other for a while, and I can't just stand by and watch you be framed by such a villain."

Yuan Yao straightened up, her bright eyes filled with gratitude: "It was just a small favor for Brother Lin, but for me, it was a lifesaver. It's like being given a second life."

Lin Jingchu glanced at the few men still peering around and pretending to stroll nearby, and said to Yuan Yao, "This place is too crowded and noisy; it's not a good place to talk. How about we find a quieter place to continue our conversation?"

Yuan Yao's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she smiled sweetly, "Around the corner ahead, there's a restaurant called Haiyue Tower. Their spiritual cuisine and wines are quite famous on Kui Xing Island. If Brother Lin doesn't mind, I, Yuan Yao, will host a banquet to express my gratitude."

"Since Fairy Yuan has invited me, how could I dare to refuse? Please."

The two walked one after the other through two streets and came to a two-story building facing the street. The building was not luxurious, but it was quite elegant, with the words "Tingchao Pavilion" written above the door.

"Esteemed immortals, please have a private seat upstairs!" A waiter, a beginner in the Qi Refining stage, enthusiastically led the two upstairs to a seat by the railing. Looking down from the railing, one could see the bustling streets below.

Yuan Yao expertly ordered several spiritual dishes prepared with low-level sea monsters, then looked at Lin Jingchu with her beautiful eyes and asked, "Brother Lin, would you like some wine?"

Lin Jingchu smiled slightly: "Of course, everything is arranged by the fairy."

Yuan Yao smiled faintly and said to the waiter, "Bring me a pot of 'Azure Tide Brew'."

The waiter acknowledged and withdrew. Before long, several dishes of fragrant and delicious spiritual food and a pot of clear, water-like spiritual wine were served.

Yuan Yao poured crystal jade cups for the two of them from the wine pot, then raised her cup and said, "Brother Lin, I cannot express my gratitude in words. I, Yuan Yao, will drink this first as a sign of respect." With that, she tilted her head back and drank it all. As the spirit wine entered her throat, a blush immediately rose on her beautiful face, making her even more charming.

Lin Jingchu finished his drink; the wine was clear and carried a faint spiritual aura. "Those Giant Whale Gang members won't let this go easily. Fairy Yuan, you are alone on Kui Xing Island; there's a risk of them turning against you. I'm currently staying at the Guanhai Pavilion on Tianxiao Peak of Kui Xing Island. My own cave dwelling is quite large; if you don't mind, you may stay there temporarily—"

Before he could finish speaking, Yuan Yao's face flushed even more, as if she had drunk several more cups of strong liquor. Her bright eyes kept glancing at the man in blue sitting opposite her, her eyelashes fluttering with a captivating charm.

Upon seeing this, Lin Jingchu quickly explained, "Ahem, I live with my senior sister."

"So Brother Lin and your senior sister are already Daoist partners?" Yuan Yao's blush faded almost instantly, and a hint of barely perceptible disappointment flashed in her eyes.

Lin Jingchu nodded frankly: "Exactly."

Yuan Yao was silent for a moment, then smiled and said again, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Lin. I appreciate it. Your deep affection is truly enviable, and I really shouldn't disturb you. Besides, I'm used to being alone, and after finishing some trivial matters, I plan to leave Kui Xing Island."

Lin Jingchu sighed with regret. Of course, this regret was definitely not because of any other reason; he was solely focused on finding new sources of missions.

Lin Jingchu followed up by asking, "Where does the fairy intend to go? The Chaotic Star Sea is vast and boundless, and there are many dangerous places. You must be careful."

"The world is vast, and there is always a place for a humble woman like me." Yuan Yao picked up her chopsticks and served food to Lin Jingchu, changing the subject, "Brother Lin, please try this 'Cloud Silk Shark Fin,' it's made with a level one demon beast—"

She spoke with a cheerful smile, exuding a carefree and generous spirit, frequently urging others to drink and serving food.

Lin Jingchu readily agreed, and the two exchanged drinks and chatted about the local customs of Kuixing Island and the strange tales of the Chaotic Star Sea, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

After several rounds of drinks, Yuan Yao's face was flushed, her eyes were glistening with tears, and her charm was even more captivating than before.

Lin Jingchu was also slightly tipsy. Seeing that it was getting late, he took out several communication talismans: "If the fairy needs help on the island or encounters any emergencies, she can send me a message, or she can come directly to the Guanhai Pavilion on Tianxiao Peak to find me."

Yuan Yao looked at the talismans that were faintly glowing with spiritual light, and accepted them with a gleam in her eyes: "Thank you very much, Brother Lin. If there is an opportunity in the future, we will definitely meet again to repay your kindness today."

"Take care of yourself."

The two parted ways in front of the building. Yuan Yao curtsied to Lin Jingchu, then turned and disappeared into the crowd. That graceful figure in red quickly vanished around the corner.

Lin Jingchu withdrew his gaze, slightly circulated his internal energy to expel the effects of the alcohol, and then summoned the Azure Wing Boat, taking off into the air.

Thousands of miles away from Kui Xing Island, there is a small island called Kui Xing Island, which is the location of the Giant Whale Gang. It is made up of two or three broken mountain gorges.

Three figures, each piloting their own flying magical artifacts, streaked through the clouds and sped toward the island.

"Sigh! Why did Uncle suddenly summon me so urgently? Otherwise, I would have definitely taken down that little wench surnamed Yuan! It's a pity that she'll definitely take the opportunity to run away now." The short, clownish man looked at the headquarters that was right in front of him and complained.

"The gang leader's urgent summons must be for something important. In the end, it was that Lin fellow who ruined everything." The hooded man sneered. "Brother Tiger, I've already investigated these past few days. That man's name is Lin Jingchu, a newly recruited weapon-refining guest elder of the Three Immortals Sect. When the gang leader has time, Brother Tiger will ask him to take care of things."

The burly man with a full beard chuckled and licked his lips: "I've heard that pretty boy has a Daoist companion, whose beauty surpasses even that woman Yuan Yao's. They live together in the same mansion, spending their days in seclusion, inseparable, truly a sight to behold."

I'm so envious!

As the three talked, they landed in a village that occupied nearly half of the island and was built of giant trees and rocks.

"Brother Tiger, Brother Seven, Brother Hu!" The Qi Refining stage men patrolling the village greeted them with clasped hands.

The three of them walked straight into the largest stone and wood structure hall in the center of the village without looking to the side.

Inside the main hall, more than ten cultivators sat quietly, all at the Foundation Establishment stage. Three people sat at the head of the table, their auras even more powerful and imposing.

The man in the center, a middle-aged man with white hair wearing a black brocade robe, is none other than He Tianlong, the leader of the Giant Whale Gang.

To his right sat a young scholar waving a paper fan. To his left sat an old Taoist priest, his body as withered as wood, eyes closed in meditation, his aura obscure, clearly having reached the pseudo-elixir realm.

The short, clownish man was startled. What major event had occurred that had led to the recall of all the core members of the gang?

At this moment, He Tianlong, who was resting with his eyes closed in the middle, opened his eyes and swept his gaze across the area below like lightning: "Now that everyone is here, let's get down to business."

With a wave of his hand, the heavy stone doors of the main hall slammed shut, their surfaces glowing with spiritual light, separating the inside from the outside.

The three short, ugly men who had just entered did not dare to be negligent and quickly found empty seats to sit down.

He Tianlong's voice was deep: "Everyone knows that a group of Ghost-Eyed Demon Crabs have arrived in the waters around Kuixing Island, right?"

The crowd below looked puzzled, wondering why their leader had brought this up. The main "business" of the Giant Whale Gang was to extort "protection fees" from merchant ships with no background. Of course, in business, they would send some of their members to accompany the ships, so they were aware of this matter and had even witnessed it once.

The short, ugly man couldn't help but say, "Uncle, stop beating around the bush and just tell me!"

"A fortune awaits you all," He Tianlong sneered, a dusty gray storage bag appearing in his hand. "Inside are Demon-Attracting Pills," he said, "which can attract low-level demonic beasts. Your task is to find the crab swarm, scatter the pills into the sea, and thus lure the demons into action."

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on the storage bag, their eyes filled with solemnity. Had they stopped collecting protection fees and switched to hunting demons?

A few days ago, in a secret room deep underground in the village.

"Brother, who exactly are those two Core Formation stage guests you mentioned? Why do they want us to lure the crabs to the island and carry out a massacre?" The paper-fan scholar looked at He Tianlong with a face full of surprise and doubt.

The old Taoist priest, who looked like a withered tree, asked, "Which islands do you want to visit? Do you have a grudge against those island lords? Why go through all this trouble?"

"I don't know the origins of our distinguished guests. But I can be certain that they are no ordinary people, and they also provided those demon-summoning pills." He Tianlong shook his head, his tone chilling. "And it wasn't just a few, it was as many as they could get."

Upon hearing this, the scholar with the paper fan frowned deeply: "So that means we have a grudge against the Three Immortals Sect? If this is exposed, our only options are to flee—"

The outer seas, there's no other way! — What price did they offer?

He Tianlong leaned back lazily, propping his cheek with his left hand, and said casually, "Besides spirit stones, there are also Dust-Clearing Pills, which all three of us will receive! And it's first payment, then we'll get the job done."

A chilling glint flashed in the withered old man's eyes: "Done!"

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