Bixiao's Blunt Honesty! The Fairy Travels in Good Company!

"All done."

Ye Xuan sprinkled a handful of spiritual herb powder that resembled cumin, and the aroma instantly elevated to another level.

He placed the first piece of grilled meat on a clean jade plate and handed it to Yun Xiao.

"Fairy Yun Xiao, please."

"Many thanks, fellow Daoist."

Yun Xiao took the jade plate, elegantly picked up a piece with her chopsticks, and brought it to her rosy lips.

Her pearly teeth bit down gently.

The golden, crispy skin shattered instantly, followed by the tender, juicy dragon meat exploding on her tongue.

A warm current slid down her throat, instantly transforming into pure, surging spiritual power that rushed through her Limbs and Bones.

Yun Xiao's beautiful eyes lit up on the spot.

"This..."

"Not only is the taste exquisite, but it can even refine one's mana?"

"Really, really? I want some too!"

Bixiao had long been unable to wait. She took the plate Ye Xuan handed her and, ignoring the heat, stuffed a large piece into her mouth.

"Mmm! So good! Too good!"

Bixiao called out indistinctly, her face brimming with happiness.

"Fellow Daoist Ye Xuan, your skill is absolutely incredible! Way better than those senior brothers of ours in the Sect of Interception who only know how to refine pills!"

Even the perpetually aloof Qiong Xiao, after taking a bite, broke her usual demeanor and revealed a faint smile.

She nodded at Ye Xuan. "This flavor is truly extraordinary."

Seeing the three fairies enjoying themselves, Ye Xuan was in high spirits as well.

He cut a large piece for himself and swallowed it in one big gulp.

Boom!

The flesh and blood of a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal entered his stomach.

The vast vital energy exploded inside him instantly.

If it were an ordinary Golden Immortal, they would likely be burst apart by this energy.

But Ye Xuan cultivated the Human Body Secret Realm Method!

"Refine!"

With a thought, the golden Sea of Suffering below his navel churned wildly, and the five Dao Palace deities opened their mouths in unison, greedily devouring this external vital energy.

The great dragon of his spine shone, converting this energy into the purest physical power, nourishing every single one of his cells.

In just the span of a single meal.

Ye Xuan felt his physical body's strength had increased considerably.

His original early-stage Great Emperor realm, driven by this immense energy, faintly showed signs of advancing toward the mid-stage.

"As expected of a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal."

"This one meal is worth a hundred years of bitter cultivation."

Ye Xuan wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth, feeling the surging power within him, and savored the satisfaction in his heart.

Without realizing it.

On this Nameless Lone Island, the rich aroma of meat that had once filled the air was now only a lingering aftertaste.

The massive Refined Gold Black Cauldron was completely empty, even the broth had been drunk clean.

The flesh and blood of a true dragon at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal level was truly extraordinary.

Bixiao leaned back against a smooth reef without any regard for her image, stretching lazily without restraint.

Her originally flat belly was now slightly bulging, and her face bore a blissful flush of satisfaction.

"Ah, that hit the spot!"

Bixiao patted her stomach, letting out a heartfelt exclamation.

"All these years I've cultivated on Golden Ao Island, eating nothing but spirit fruits and pills every day, my mouth has been so bored it could spit out birds. I never thought that today, this one meal of dragon meat would be more invigorating than the golden pills our senior brother refines."

She turned her head to look at Ye Xuan, who was cleaning the black cauldron, her big eyes full of admiration.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, I never would have guessed. Not only are you fierce in battle, but your cooking skills are unmatched. Whoever becomes your Dao companion in the future will sure be in for a treat."

Hearing her little sister speak so recklessly, Yun Xiao helplessly shook her head and reached out to lightly tap her on the forehead.

"Little sister, don't be rude."

Yun Xiao then turned to Ye Xuan, her expression dignified and her tone gentle: "My younger sister is mischievous; please forgive her, fellow Daoist. But today, thanks to your hospitality, the vital energy from the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal's flesh and blood is abundant, and it has been quite beneficial for stabilizing our cultivation."

Even the usually taciturn Qiong Xiao nodded at this point, her gaze toward Ye Xuan carrying a bit more recognition.

Ye Xuan put away the Black Cauldron, dusted the ash off his sleeves, and smiled. "You three fairies are too kind. Joy shared with others is joy multiplied. To drink with three distinguished disciples of the Interception Sect is truly my honor."

They chatted for a while, the atmosphere warm and pleasant.

"May I ask what Fellow Daoist Ye plans to do next?" Yun Xiao inquired.

Since the Dragon Meat was finished, it was time for them to go their separate ways.

The three sisters had been traveling on a whim, with no fixed destination in mind.

Ye Xuan's gaze drifted toward the vast depths of the East Sea, his expression turning slightly serious.

"To be honest, this humble one's voyage across the sea is not without purpose."

"I seek the legendary Three Immortal Islands Overseas—Penglai, Yingzhou, and Fangzhang."

"The Three Immortal Islands?" Yun Xiao furrowed her delicate brows and gently shook her head. "Fellow Daoist, that may not be easy."

"Oh? I'd be glad to hear the details," Ye Xuan said.

Yun Xiao explained patiently, "These three immortal islands are famous, but since Heaven Splitting and Earth Opening, few have ever found their traces. Legend says they were formed from fragments of Chaos, existing outside the Five Elements and beyond the Three Realms. Though they drift upon the East Sea, they are constantly moving, and a Primordial Formation obscures the Heavenly secrets."

"We three sisters have roamed the East Sea for years, even using secret arts of the Interception Sect to divine their location, yet we found not a single clue."

"Only those with great fortune and immense destiny can behold them."

Yun Xiao's words were blunt.

This thing was too hard to find—purely a matter of luck.

Even a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, if fate did not align, would be groping in the dark.

Hearing this, Ye Xuan was not discouraged. Instead, the light in his eyes grew brighter.

Fragments of Chaos?

Then he had to find them all the more!

With his Chaos Heavy Pupils, he excelled at seeing through origins. Ordinary concealment formations might take some effort, but anything involving Chaos attributes gave him a lead instead.

"Thank you for the clarification, Fairy." Ye Xuan smiled freely. "But this humble one has always been lucky. I still want to try my luck."

Bixiao, who had been lying on the reef, rolled her eyes and suddenly sat up straight.

"Luck?" She pointed at the Golden Wheel of Merit behind Ye Xuan's head, which, though restrained, still radiated a faint sacred aura. "That's right! Fellow Daoist Ye is the Human Emperor, bearing such vast Heavenly Merit. In this Primordial Wilderness, who can rival your destiny?"

"With merit protecting you, you could trip over a spiritual treasure while walking. You might actually find them!"

The more Bixiao spoke, the more excited she became. She jumped off the reef and sidled up to Yun Xiao.

"Big Sister, since we have nothing urgent, why don't we travel with Fellow Daoist Ye?"

"We've wandered the East Sea for so long without finding anything. Maybe if we borrow some of Ye's good fortune, we'll hit the jackpot this time!"

Yun Xiao was momentarily taken aback.

She looked at Bixiao's eager expression, then at the imposing Ye Xuan beside her.

Indeed.

The Golden Wheel of Merit was the recognition of the Heavenly Dao.

Traveling with someone of great merit often turned misfortune into fortune and danger into safety.

Moreover, Ye Xuan was upright and powerful—a fine companion.

"Second Sister, what do you think?" Yun Xiao turned to Qiong Xiao.

Qiong Xiao glanced at Ye Xuan and said flatly, "Agreed."

"In that case..." Yun Xiao gave a slight bow to Ye Xuan. "If you do not mind, Fellow Daoist, we three sisters would be happy to accompany you and explore the mysteries of the East Sea together."

Ye Xuan was overjoyed.

These were the Three Fairies of the Interception Sect!

If they truly found the immortal islands, and there were guardian Fierce Beasts or formations too difficult to break inside, these three Primordial Unity Golden Immortals would be his greatest support.

"Haha, I couldn't ask for more!" Ye Xuan cupped his hands and laughed. "With three fairies by my side, this long journey will hardly be dull."