A deafening boom rang out, and towering waves instantly surged up along the riverbank before them. The waves crashed against the river's surface, sending countless more waves splashing skyward.
At the very center stood a colossal ship, its entire body gleaming gold—a tradition of the Divine Kingdom.
A golden flag hung from the golden vessel, emblazoned with a single bold character: Qin.
Just then, a stairway formed of golden light extended from the ship, stretching all the way to Ye Lin and Lu Changfeng.
"The Qin Family's Flawless? Looks like something huge is happening this time—they've even brought this thing out."
Lu Changfeng crossed his arms, speaking in surprise. Then he stepped onto the stairs, with Ye Lin following behind him. The two boarded Flawless.
The next moment, Flawless vanished from the river's surface once more.
"Welcome, Fellow Daoist Lu. Fellow Daoist Ye."
The moment they stepped aboard Flawless, they saw Qin Ziyan approaching them in a fiery red qipao, her pair of soul-stealing long legs carrying her forward.
Her face was full of smiles, her charm rich and mature.
Though she was alluring and seductive, she somehow inspired not the slightest improper thought in one's heart.
"You two are a little late. We've been waiting for you for quite a while."
As Qin Ziyan spoke, the vast deck suddenly transformed. Cultivators dressed in extravagant robes walked across it, while in the distance lay an endless riverbank.
Flawless sailed along at an unhurried pace. Gusts of evening wind drifted over them, bringing with them a sense of leisure.
"Wasn't Fellow Daoist Ye in seclusion the whole time? We came as soon as he emerged from seclusion."
Lu Changfeng laughed it off. Qin An was afraid of his elder sister, and so was he.
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