Chapter 129

Chapter 129: Master, Master’s Wife, Deep Waters and Fiery Tribulations!

Qing Dai was already feeling shy, and now that everyone was staring at her, she bashfully said, “Why are you all looking at me like that?” She glanced down and couldn’t help but cover her face. The fact that she wasn’t even in peak form yet made her consider—if she had been squeezed out wearing this, she might have burst at the seams!

“Come down already! Why are you just staring?” Ye Qingge couldn’t help but remind her, glancing at Qing Dai and then down at herself. Although she wasn’t small either, the difference was staggering! In her heart, she inwardly said, “Truly a big cow! That’s too big!”

Yuan Ruoyu and Purple Paulownia Great Emperor silently stayed to the side, afraid to speak. Lin Feng also withdrew his gaze and chuckled, “Come on, let’s go catch some fish, kekeke…”

“Whoa!” Qing Dai’s eyes lit up. There were all kinds of fish in this lake—if she could catch a few, it would do wonders for her!

Splash! Qing Dai dove into the water, sending a splash flying. The spiritual energy in the water was so rich that just soaking in it was a boon for her body, nourishing her naturally even without operating her cultivation technique.

As time passed, they quickly formed a group and happily swam together. Lin Feng led the way as they dove underwater. The scene was so beautiful, resembling an underwater paradise.

As they caught fish together, they enjoyed plenty of success. A massive fish, several hundred pounds and glowing gold with a set of horns on its head, was pulled out of the water.

“Is that a Dragon Horn Fish?” Ye Qingge exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise. “I’ve seen this in ancient texts; it’s a treasure! The whole body is invaluable, and there’s a Dragon Fish Pearl inside—an extremely rare treasure!”

Purple Paulownia Great Emperor nodded. At that moment, she was no longer cloaked in black mist but revealed her true form, saying, “Indeed, the Dragon Fish Pearl is a treasure uncommon among cultivators!”

“But for magical beasts, it’s even rarer. Refining its essence would greatly aid in bloodline evolution!”

Qing Dai felt a surge of excitement. She had also heard of the Dragon Fish Pearl. However, since everyone had caught it together, she didn’t want to directly ask for it.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Ruoyu stepped forward, saying, “Since that’s the case, why not give the Dragon Horn Pearl to sister Qing Dai?”

“After all, we can enjoy the other meat just fine.”

Once she said this, both Ye Qingge and Purple Paulownia nodded in agreement. Lin Feng grinned and declared, “Alright, let’s give it to Qing Dai! Hehe, the rest will be a braised big dragon fish!”

And just like that, it was settled. He pulled the giant fish aside, drew the Taiping Sword, and prepared to get cooking.

Taiping Sword Spirit whined, “Dude, I’m an immortal weapon too! Isn’t killing fish a bit of a waste?”

Lin Feng replied, “Reforge you? Nonsense!”

“No, I mean, I’m a professional at killing fish!”

Taiping Sword Spirit quickly clarified, “Just wait a moment; I’ll deal with the fish first, Rope Grandpa, come help me lift this fish!”

The Binding Immortal Rope unraveled from the sword hilt and firmly bound the struggling Dragon Horn Fish. Just as Lin Feng moved away…

Taiping Sword Spirit muttered, “I thought this guy had changed, but really, he hasn’t! Still talking about reforging every chance he gets!”

The Binding Immortal Rope flexed like a snake, nodding continuously, looking quite comical.

On the other side, Qing Dai shot a grateful glance at Yuan Ruoyu. Due to some historical reasons, she had always harbored some reservations towards Yuan Ruoyu. But this tiny bit of displeasure melted away.

Qing Dai softly said, “Thank you!”

Yuan Ruoyu looked at her meaningfully, smiling, “We’re all family, no need to be polite!”

Qing Dai’s body trembled slightly, her face flushing, her heart racing faster. What does that even mean?

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Yuan Ruoyu smiled but didn’t elaborate further.

Moments later, Lin Feng approached with a golden bead that shimmered with an ethereal light.

“Here, take it! Refining this will greatly benefit your bloodline evolution!”

Qing Dai reached out to receive it, and as soon as she did, she felt a stirring inside her—a sensation that set all her bl**d ablaze, craving the pure energy within!

“Well, I’ll get to refining it now!” Qing Dai said without much hesitation, transforming into a flash of green light as she found a clean space in the Celestial Mansion and sat cross-legged.

She was ready to directly enter seclusion and refine the pearl. After all, this was the Celestial Mansion, with no one else around, and she didn’t have to worry about any dangers at the moment. Besides, with Lin Feng and the others around, even if there were powerful magical beasts in this mansion, they wouldn’t dare come close.

Meanwhile, Lin Feng had set up a big pot to cook the Dragon Horn Fish. In no time, the pot was steaming, and a delicious aroma wafted through the air.

Yuan Ruoyu and the others waited nearby, catching the scent and chatting casually.

Yuan Ruoyu remarked, “This guy really knows how to cook; I was fooled by him once before!”

Ye Qingge gritted her teeth, “I was fooled too! Hmph! With his conditions, why would I ever look at him otherwise?”

As she spoke, she raised her chin pridefully!

Purple Paulownia Great Emperor remained silent, reminiscing about her experiences with Lin Feng, a smile creeping onto her lips.

“Come on!”

“Time to eat!”

Before long, Lin Feng called out to the others, letting them know it was time for dinner.

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Central State.

On a mountain peak, Ye Xi lounged on a massive rock, next to him stood a figure clad in red.

Hua Hongyi glanced at him and said, “Ye Xi, it’s been a while since I’ve had your grilled meat. How about a little today?”

Since the various Celestial Mansions returned, the various states had been forced into a reluctant alliance against the threat. After Ye Xi became the leader of the alliance, he had been so busy, it was dizzying.

There were all sorts of chaotic matters to deal with—balancing interests among major factions while resisting incursions from the Celestial Mansions. He hadn’t had a moment to sit back and enjoy a good meal!

Noticing the rare opportunity today, Hua Hongyi couldn’t help but add, “Didn’t you always say to balance work and rest?”

Since the battle in the Heavenly Storm Realm, Hua Hongyi had traveled around for a while. The Hua Family had been wiped out, leaving just her as the last of their line.

After a moment of silence, Ye Xi withdrew his gaze, sighed, “This time is different; the storm brought by the merging of the three realms is unprecedented!”

“Even Master has to be extremely cautious. He entrusted this burden to me; how can I not do my utmost?”

Ye Xi hesitated for a moment and continued, “Master and the several Mistresses are in a race against time, caught in a dire situation. How could I possibly eat?”

Hua Hongyi opened her mouth but paused, unsure how to convince him.

Suddenly, both felt an ominous sensation, their expressions changing abruptly. Ye Xi stood up, his face serious.

An overwhelming pressure descended, and the clouds in the sky froze. Even the little grasses bending in the breeze seemed to halt, and it felt as if the very heavens had stilled.

Then, a beam of pure light descended from above.

In that light, a figure donned in extravagant attire stepped lightly down.

Behind her, radiant halos shone brilliantly.

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