On the return journey, the battered Linghua towed the undamaged Flying Wolf past several islands, astonishing the cultivators there. Along the way, they also encountered Li Yufeng, the eldest senior brother of Wind Howl Island, pursuing bandit cultivators.
Li Yufeng was an upright man and recognized Linghua Island's flag. Seeing the Linghua in such a ruined state and remembering how Zhao Yi had killed Mo Wusheng on Little Wave Island to deliver them from danger, he hurriedly steered his ship after it and intercepted it!
The sudden interception caused a wave of panic aboard the Linghua. Only after Li Yufeng boarded and Wang Qing recognized him did they lower their guard. Wang Qing then told Li Yufeng what had happened. Li Yufeng was greatly shocked, and only believed it after seeing a pile of scattered Dharma Weapons covered in bloodstains!
Filled with admiration for Wang Qing and Li Hai, he volunteered to escort the Linghua to Linghua Island. After a moment's thought, Wang Qing smiled faintly and agreed.
Aboard the Linghua, Li Yufeng stayed next door to Wang Qing and Li Hai throughout the voyage. He also praised Li Hai highly. The two even suppressed their cultivation and sparred with their swords several times. Afterward, Li Yufeng marveled all the more at Li Hai's swordsmanship and eagerly invited him to visit Wind Howl Island whenever he had time. His master, Wind-Thunder Rogue, loved sword contests above all else, and Li Hai might even receive a few pointers from him!
Several days later, Li Yufeng escorted the two back to Linghua Island. After declining Liu Yu's thanks, he hurried away to continue pursuing the bandit cultivators!
At the same time, he spread word of Wang Qing and Li Hai's formidable reputations. The two had slain thirty-four bandit cultivators, including five at