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In the detailed information provided to Xiao Yefeng, it was revealed that the identities of the enemies, including Lu Zhan, were far from ordinary.
Lu Zhan, codenamed "Seize," practiced the Cha Nu Soul Seizing Technique, a method that enhances power by absorbing the Yin energy from pure Yin women. This technique was considered a sinister and unorthodox practice in the Otherworld, as it involved a man taking so much Yin energy without harming the woman's life. However, it ultimately tarnished her reputation. In today's context, it has become a rare method for rapidly increasing one's cultivation level.
Times have changed, and women's perspectives have shifted significantly. According to the information provided by Qing, Lu Zhan's cultivation had reached around the True Spirit Late Stage. However, due to Xiao Yefeng's interference in his attempt to seize Liu Yiyi's Yin energy, Lu Zhan's cultivation had recently dropped to around the Mid Stage of True Spirit because he lacked a crucial component. This was a weakness of the Cha Nu Soul Seizing Technique.
If he did not seize the Yin energy from a pure Yin body for an extended period, his cultivation would regress. At this moment, Lu Zhan had escaped back under the protection of Perfect World. Coincidentally, he was also present on Death Island during Wu Chen Day, where Qing had previously provided Xiao Yefeng with relevant information.
The Young Master of Perfect World, originally named Louis-Kai, bore a typical Western name and practiced the Blood Battle Nine Styles of Perfect World. According to Qing's description, he was a standard brute with muscles dominating his thoughts. Yet, Xiao Yefeng sensed that there was more to him than met the eye. After all, in a place like Perfect World where black eats black, could a simple muscle-bound thug really rise to the rank of Young Master?
It is often said that true wisdom lies in subtlety; thus, facing this Young Master tonight posed a headache for Xiao Yefeng. As for why tonight was significant—it was simple: Liu Yiyi could not wait any longer for another suitable day.
After chatting for a while, Black Ship Li arrived—a lean Chinese man with noticeable bulges at his waist indicating he carried weapons. Under the Observer's Eye, Xiao Yefeng noticed that this man had arranged lookout personnel both in the corridor outside and in the hotel lobby. Clearly, he was an experienced individual. Xiao Yefeng paid no mind; after paying for the rental and deposit of a yacht, Black Ship Li handed him a set of keys along with a photo of the boat.
The photo depicted a sleek yacht that seemed extravagant compared to what Xiao Yefeng had paid. In Huaxia, one could rent such a boat for just ten soft coins for two days; however, here he had paid six figures in deposits and five figures in rental fees for just two days. Thankfully, he would get his deposit back upon returning the boat; otherwise, he would have seriously considered smashing this unscrupulous businessman with his palm.
Fortunately, Black Ship Li showed some merchant integrity by leaving two crew members to take them to a secluded spot. The two then rowed away in a lifeboat while this dilapidated vessel—long past its prime—became Xiao Yefeng and Liu Yiyi's property. They could keep it or not; after all, the hefty deposit was enough to buy ten such wrecks.
However, Black Ship Li and his crew were skilled; they had modified this old boat to be quite reliable. As Xiao Yefeng navigated through wind and rain towards the infamous Death Island under cover of night, unbeknownst to him, another equally decrepit boat was also heading toward Death Island from another direction. Onboard stood a Western man with short golden hair wearing only loose shorts and no shirt.
This man possessed beast-like olive-green eyes and sported two tufts of golden beard beneath which he drank from a bottle filled with slightly yellowish liquid amidst the pouring rain. Upon closer inspection, one would notice that despite the stormy weather, his hair and beard remained dry; even his exaggeratedly muscular body showed no signs of being touched by raindrops.
His body radiated waves of primal energy that caused raindrops to evaporate upon contact. Standing at the bow of his boat in this downpour gave off an extraordinary aura as he continuously emitted steam-like vapor into the air.
At that moment, the window of the ship's helm opened, and a man with blonde hair and blue eyes said, "Master Destroyer! I've obtained information from Young Master!"
The man at the bow, who was drinking, frowned and replied, "Obtained? What’s going on?"
"Young Master hopes that while you are on this mission, you can help him with a favor. Tonight on Death Island, someone will forcibly alter destinies. Young Master wishes for you to kill the Geomancer who controls the fate-altering formation and bring back the one whose fate is being changed. He is willing to pay three thousand spirit stones and a bottle of Restoration Powder as compensation!" said the helmsman.
After hearing the helmsman's words, Destroyer took a swig of yellow wine and said, "Three thousand spirit stones and a bottle of Restoration Powder! That’s quite a price! Could it be that some man has broken his disguise?"
After pondering for a moment, Destroyer continued, "Jace! In my reply, I’ll prioritize Master’s mission. If I have time, I will help! But I can't guarantee anything!"
"Understood!" The helmsman then ducked back into the cabin, leaving Destroyer alone at the bow. With no desire to drink anymore, he capped the wine pouch beside him and gazed at the approaching Death Island. "Young Master’s ambitions are growing bolder. It seems he intends to challenge Master’s position this time. But does he think Master is unaware of his actions? Young Master! This is the path you chose yourself. Deceiving Master while pretending to be compliant makes it hard to predict your outcome!"
At that moment, two ships from different directions cut through obstacles to reach the shore of Death Island. This time, Xiao Yefeng and Liu Yiyi arrived first. Although they scraped against some submerged rocks while docking, thanks to Black Ship Li's sturdy modifications—especially the reinforced hull—they managed to land despite the stormy seas.
Once ashore, Xiao Yefeng pulled Liu Yiyi along as they followed the guidance of the Bagua Mirror to find the most suitable location on the island. The rugged terrain of Death Island was filled with various large rocks forming mountains. After winding through several turns, they arrived at a place surrounded by jagged stones; the terrain was slightly concave but featured a natural Rain Shelter Rock.
The Bagua Mirror indicated that this spot had the weakest Earth Spirit Energy, so weak that without Xiao Yefeng infusing Qi into it, even the Bagua Mirror couldn’t reveal any Inspiration. Choosing this location, Xiao Yefeng immediately began setting up. He retrieved various materials from his Tricolor Jade Ring and repeatedly arranged formations on the ground. In doing so, he consumed all one hundred and eight blank Yellow Talismans.
However, this formation completely blocked any interference from Earth Spirit Energy; after all, its name already proved its capability. The repeated arrangements effectively prevented all external forces from entering. Although these one hundred and eight Yellow Talismans appeared blank, they were inscribed with spiritual energy by Xiao Yefeng; once activated, they would exhibit their intended functions. Then, Xiao Yefeng took out a stack of Vermilion Talismans—these were talismans he had crafted over the past month.
A total of thirty-six talismans were arranged in a protective formation around Liu Yiyi sitting on the ground. These Vermilion Talismans had an advantage over those inscribed with spiritual energy: they would automatically activate when the protected individual was attacked by evil Qi. This was crucial for safeguarding Liu Yiyi from such assaults while Xiao Yefeng continued preparing and arranging his talismans.
Liu Yiyi could only sit helplessly as she watched him work. However, after successfully setting up two major formations, she felt that the air around her seemed much warmer as she sat at the center of one formation. Time passed; Xiao Yefeng had been preparing for nearly two hours now, and Wu Chen Day was upon them. Though it wasn’t yet time, after finishing his preparations, Xiao Yefeng walked over to another formation center and looked at Liu Yiyi sitting on the ground. "So? Are you nervous?"
"I’m not nervous, but I’m scared. I’m scared of you," Liu Yiyi said, but before she could finish, Xiao Yefeng smiled and replied, "You don’t need to worry about anything. You have to have faith in me, and I need to have faith in myself. Moreover, I must live up to Brother Liu’s trust! Do you know? Brother Liu holds onto a photo of you and him from back in the day every time he goes on a mission. That blurry photo is always kept close to his heart, so you’re not just yourself; you’re also Brother Liu’s hope for survival!"
"Brother!" Liu Yiyi lowered her head, falling silent. However, Xiao Yefeng noticed that she was clutching two photographs in her hands. One was an old, yellowed photo of a girl in a dress and a boy holding a toy gun together. The girl in the photo clearly didn’t enjoy taking pictures with the dirt-covered boy, as she was pouting.
The moment Xiao Yefeng saw the photo, he realized it was identical to the one that Liu Team cherished as a treasure. The difference was that the one in Yiyi's hand was the complete version, while the one held by Liu Team had been cropped for portability. Unfortunately, the last time he saw it was just before their final mission when Liu Team held the carefully trimmed photo in his hands.
In the end, during a critical moment, Liu Team pushed Xiao Yefeng aside and fell to the ground after being shot multiple times. The treasured photo was shattered by bullets, and along with Liu Team, it returned to Yin Si. Now seeing the same photo again stirred many emotions within Xiao Yefeng. The other photograph in Liu Yiyi's hand piqued his curiosity because it was new. From a corner that peeked out, Xiao Yefeng noticed it seemed to be from No. 3 Courtyard!
Just as Liu Yiyi flipped out the photo, Xiao Yefeng froze. It was actually a group picture of him, Liu Yiyi, and Liu Qingmu from yesterday—the very moment when they were about to enjoy the meal prepared by this mother-daughter duo at the table when Liu Yiyi requested a group photo.
Xiao Yefeng hadn’t expected that at such a moment, Liu Yiyi would bring out another photo that wasn’t of her best friend Mei Mo'er but rather one with himself and his family. Seeing this made an inexplicable feeling arise within Xiao Yefeng.
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