At a glance, an entire afternoon passed.
While he quietly leafed through the books, some of the cultivators who had come with him devoted themselves to cultivation, while others leisurely cast their fishing lines.
This was, after all, a fishing ground, and cultivation required a balance between tension and relaxation. Luo Jingli, Peng Wanli, and the others fished while cultivating.
Then, the afternoon quietly flowed away, and every cultivator present gained something to some extent.
Among them, Luo Jingli had exceptionally good luck and caught a treasure fish. Only Jiang Xuan, the leader, remained empty-handed.
This sight made the atmosphere on the scene subtly peculiar.
What happened next left everyone present at a loss for words.
"It's getting late. Are we heading back?"
"Yes."
There was nothing unusual about that exchange, but when Qin Xiangling casually asked her next question, Jiang Xuan's answer made the atmosphere even more delicate.
"Where are you planning to go sightseeing tomorrow?"
"Here again."
"Huh?" Qin Xiangling froze, then blurted out instinctively, "You're coming here to fish again tomorrow? With a straight hook and no bait?"
"Yes." After speaking, as though recalling something, Jiang Xuan turned to the people beside him. "This is my personal hobby. You don't have to keep accompanying me. Tomorrow, you may do as you please. Go wherever you want."
"..."
Luo Jingli, Peng Wanli, and the others exchanged glances.
Then, a sharp glint flashed through all their eyes, and each of them began making their own calculations.
"Whoosh..."
With the Langya Flying Boat, Jiang Xuan and the others returned at great speed.
In less than the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the group had returned to the Sea-Heaven Merchant Alliance.
After briefly greeting the others, Jiang Xuan returned directly to his room and continued cultivating.