Zhao Hongying Pays a Visit

Zhao Hongying patted Shen Qingxue's head affectionately and said, "I'm going to Rosy Cloud Island with a few senior brothers and sisters who Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement later."

There are two Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle over there, killing many fish cultivators. They've scared all the fish cultivators on Rosy Cloud Island away from going out to sea to fish. The sect has asked us to deal with them."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingxue abruptly raised her head, her eyes filled with worry.

"The Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle is said to be extremely fast and have extremely strong attack power."

Sister Hongying, you've only recently broken through to the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, so you must be careful.

Seeing Shen Qingxue's nervous expression, Zhao Hongying felt a warmth in her heart and smiled as she pinched her cheek.

"Don't worry, I have a mid-grade magic Law Artifact, and I also have five senior brothers and sisters at the eighth level of Qi Refining."

"With the six of us working together, dealing with two Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle is no problem at all."

She paused, then said in a relaxed tone, "The real problem would be if the Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle hid itself and didn't show up."

"If they dare to show their faces, we'll make sure they never return."

Shen Qingxue listened, feeling slightly relieved, then looked at Zhao Hongying and said:

"I've heard that the Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle has an extremely strong ability to conceal itself. If it manages to hide, won't it take you a very long time to come back?"

She initially got together with Zhao Hongying simply because Zhao Hongying was generous and kind to her, and she liked the feeling of being pampered.

But as time went by, she seemed to have really fallen for Zhao Hongying.

I miss him even if I don't see him for a day.

A year ago, the two officially became dao companion in front of a group of friends.

Zhao Hongying patted Shen Qingxue's head affectionately, a smile playing on her lips, "Alright, alright, you're all grown up now, don't act like a little kid."

Shen Qingxue said sullenly, "Sister Hongying, promise me you'll come back as soon as possible."

Zhao Hongying patted her head. "Yes, I'll be back as soon as possible. If that Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle hides, I'll just abandon the sect mission. I won't stay for too long."

Zhao Hongying continued, "I've left you five hundred Spirit Stone in the quiet room. Stay home and cultivate diligently; don't wander around."

Shen Qingxue's eyes reddened slightly, and she nodded obediently, "Mm."

Zhao Hongying smiled, ruffled her hair again, and turned to leave.

Shen Qingxue looked at Zhao Hongying with eyes full of reluctance.

She couldn't understand it. Qingyue clearly dao companion she could rely on, someone she could cultivate with and support each other.

Why is Qingyue unwilling to find dao companion?

That's incredibly stupid.

Yesterday, she took Ye Wushuang to see Qingyue, and that scoundrel Qingyue actually said that she, like her sister, liked women.

I feel nauseous whenever I see a man.

She was absolutely furious.

However, Ye Wushuang seems to have taken a liking to Qingyue.

Twenty days later.

Rosy Cloud Island.

Cloud Sea Tower.

This is the largest restaurant on Rosy Cloud Island, with three floors.

Private room on the third floor.

The round table was laden with delicacies, fine wines, and rare fruits, their aroma filling the air.

Yang Daqiang's face was full of smiles as he warmly greeted the six cultivators present.

"Come, everyone, try this Thunder-Marked Demonfish. This is a Demon Fish at the fifth level of the Lesser Demon Realm. Its flesh is firm and carries a trace of lightning power, which is beneficial for tempering the physical body."

The six cultivators, five men and one woman, all Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement of Qi Refining. They wore the outer sect robes of the Evergreen Sect and exuded an air of superiority as they sat there.

A middle-aged cultivator with a square face put down his chopsticks, frowned slightly, and said, "Captain Yang, we have been searching Rosy Cloud Island for more than ten days, but we haven't seen a trace of the Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle."

Do you think they left this area a long time ago?

Another cultivator with a pointed snout and monkey-like face nodded in agreement. "Yes, this sea area is guarded by experts from the Evergreen Sect. They shouldn't stay here to die, right?"

Yang Daqiang said, "This Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle has extremely low intelligence and can't think that far ahead."

Moreover, they are extremely vengeful. If someone on the island kills their cubs, they will never stray too far in order to avenge their offspring.

"But the Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle's stealth ability is too strong. It burrows underground and blends into the rock, making it impossible for us to detect. Does anyone have a good solution?"

A fair-skinned young cultivator spoke up, "If this Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle remains hidden for several years, we can't waste all our time on this wretched island. Let's search for another month. If we still can't find any trace of the Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle, we'll abandon the sect mission and have the sect send stronger cultivators over."

Upon hearing this, the others, though unwilling, knew it was the most realistic solution.

The Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle is incredibly good at hiding.

Just then, Yang Daqiang suddenly remembered something and said, "I have a subordinate who might be of some help."

Zhao Hongying hadn't said much until she heard this, then she looked up at Yang Daqiang.

Who is it?

Yang Daqiang said, "My subordinate is named Wang Mengde. Fifth-Level Qi Refinement Refining, but he has a special skill: his Spirit Eye Technique has reached its Peak Mastery. Perhaps he can detect the Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle's whereabouts."

"What?"

"The Peak Mastery of the Spirit Eye Technique?"

"Are you kidding me?"

The cultivators were all stunned, then their faces showed disbelief.

The square-faced monk stared at Yang Daqiang: "Captain Yang, are you sure?"

"Can Fifth-Level Qi Refinement cultivate the Spirit Eye Technique to its Peak Mastery?"

Seeing that no one believed him, Yang Daqiang quickly patted his chest and assured them, "You all don't know, but my subordinate really is that capable."

And most importantly, he killed the Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle's offspring before, Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle sensed his presence, which might reveal some clues."

A pale-faced, beardless cultivator's eyes lit up. "Then let's bring him here!"

Yang Daqiang nodded repeatedly, patting his chest to assure everyone, "Don't worry, I'll talk to him later and have him come over."

Come, come, have some food first! Try this Thunder-Marked Demonfish; it was specially prepared for you!

A thoughtful look flashed in Zhao Hongying's eyes.

Wang Mengde?

This name sounds familiar...

She felt like she'd heard that name somewhere before.

The next day.

Outside Loft No. 37.

In the underground meditation chamber, Wang Mengde sat cross-legged, holding a Spirit Stone in each hand, cultivating.

Just then.

Someone tapped on the light screen.

Wang Mengde got up and walked out of the quiet room, where he saw Yang Daqiang standing at the door.

Wang Mengde walked to the Light Barrier and waved his hand.

The Light Barrier cracked open, revealing a portal.

"Captain Yang," Wang Mengde said with a smile, "Please come in."

Yang Daqiang walked into the courtyard and looked around. "You actually moved here! I've been looking for you for ages."

Wang Mengde smiled and asked, "Did Captain Yang need something from me?"

Yang Daqiang puffed out his chest, adopting the posture of a superior, and directly gave the order:

"The cultivators from the Evergreen Sect have come to capture the Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle. They've heard your Spirit Eye Technique is quite impressive, so they're recruiting you. Come with me to meet them."

Requisition?

That's the Blood-Spirit Flying Shuttle.

A single misstep could cost him his life.

He has so many Spirit Stones and resources now, why doesn't he focus on cultivating?

Going to risk your life? Isn't that just crazy?

Wang Mengde's smile remained unchanged as he calmly said, "I need to go into seclusion for cultivation and am currently unavailable. Please ask me for another year's leave."

Yang Daqiang's face darkened, and he rebuked:

"You've been with the company for four and a half years, enjoying the rights of Island Patrol Guards, yet you haven't performed a single duty. How dare you ask for leave? I won't approve it."

Wang Mengde's smile faded, and he looked at Yang Daqiang calmly, saying slowly, "I've never held a position, but I've also never received a monthly salary."

Wang Mengde had known for a long time that Yang Daqiang used to collect his monthly salary on his behalf, but he had never given it to him, nor had he ever brought it up.

Yang Daqiang paused, looked Wang Mengde up and down, and felt a surge of anger rising in his heart.

That bastard! I used to treat him with such respect and courtesy.

Today, not only did they not listen to him, they even made pointed remarks at him.

That's truly outrageous.

Yang Daqiang, his face dark, rebuked, "Don't forget, who gave you this Island Patrol Guards position? I can give you this position, and I can take it away."