The Kaiyang Sect's Betrayal
Two months later, Shen Ge and his companion returned to Kaiyang Island.
As soon as they arrived on the island, they heard news that the Tianquan Sect was hunting down Huang Shi, the island lord of Crab Island in their territory, and that a reward of 30,000 Spirit Stone was offered, which was an astronomical reward.
"Have you heard? The Tianquan Sect has been quite busy lately. They've put a bounty on another island lord in the Middle Golden Core Stage. I wonder what serious crime that island lord committed that warrants a bounty of 30,000 Spirit Stone. Tsk tsk."
"Forget it, why bother asking so many questions? It's none of our business. It's best if the Tianquan Sect suffers a loss."
Inside a room perched on a cliff, Shen Ge began to seize the time to refine a defensive magic Law Treasure.
As for Fenghuo, having acquired some Wood Element treasures, he also began to cultivate in seclusion.
On an island near the Outer Sea, Huang Shi was setting up a concealment formation, but his face was full of anger.
"Damn it! Those two dog-food bastards dared to drag me into this! I hope I never run into them again!"
Huang Shi grew angrier the more he thought about it. He knew about the treasure on Crab Island. He had occupied that deserted island to plot for that treasure, but now not only had he failed to get the treasure, he was also wanted by the police. He had gotten himself into trouble without even getting the meat.
As for confessing to the Tianquan Sect, he never considered it, not only because he distrusted those people in the Tianquan Sect, but also because he didn't want the Ji Household's things to fall into their hands.
As for the wanted notice, although he was furious, he ran away quickly, so it wasn't a big deal.
"Alright, alright, Dad, stop scolding me. You've been doing it for three days straight, my ears are tired of it." Huang Yue squatted on a large rock, idly tossing pebbles around, and said with a helpless expression.
"You're my daughter! Instead of taking my side, you're siding with those two enemies who made us hide and live in fear. Is there no justice in this world?" Huang Shi scolded irritably.
"You've been cursing for three days straight, shouldn't you be calmed down by now?" Huang Yue curled her lip, dismissively saying, "Besides, the things you said were so awful, they really annoyed me, they were practically polluting my ears."
"If you're really True Qi, we'll find someone to beat them up once your daughter breaks through to the Golden Core stage."
"You make it sound so simple. Didn't you feel it last time? If your dad hadn't shown up in time, that guy would have ripped your head off!"
"It was all your fault for making me go to see them and monitor them, otherwise would I have run into that mess!" Huang Yue felt a dull pain in her neck when she thought about it, and she was immediately filled with anger.
At this moment, the formation was complete, and Huang Shi stopped arguing with his daughter. "A secret realm will open in ten years. You'd better break through to the Golden Core Stage within ten years so that we can reap the greatest benefits."
On Kaiyang Island.
Fairy Miaoyin glanced at the still unanswered Sound Transmission Jade Slip, then turned to her junior sisters behind her and said, "Inform Patriarch Zhang Household and the Sect Master of the Canghai Sect that it's time to set off back to Yaoguang Island."
"Aren't we waiting for Shen Ge?" Since there were no outsiders present, the female disciple didn't address Shen Ge as "senior" respectfully.
"Let's not wait any longer. He's probably too busy. Let's go back first and contact him later."
One month later.
Shen Ge breathed a sigh of relief; this defensive Law Treasure, primarily crafted from Heavenly Heart Stone, was finally complete.
The Law Treasure is Four Directions Cauldron, engraved with various array patterns, and its four sides are engraved with mountains, rivers and seas, hence Shen Ge named it the Mountain and River Cauldron!
"Is it done?" Fenghuo asked calmly from outside.
"It's done." Shen Ge got up and walked out of the room. He saw Fenghuo Huo holding a book and looking at it. When he got closer, he found that it was actually a little yellow book with illustrations.
Shen Ge's lips twitched, and he said, "Uncle-Master, stop reading this stuff. You're already a bit irritable; aren't you afraid of getting burned?"
"It's nothing, just learning." Fenghuo Huo said dismissively, "By the way, what level is your Law Treasure?"
"Of course I'll use a top-grade magic Law Treasure," Shen Ge, taking out some spiritual tea to brew while asking, "I feel your aura has strengthened a bit more, Uncle-Master. When are you confident you can break through to the Nascent Soul?"
"It's still a long way off. Although these Wood Element spiritual objects have improved some of my foundation, I'm still a bit short of breaking through to the Nascent Soul." Although Fenghuo was speaking, his gaze never left the little yellow book.
Shen Ge pushed a cup of spiritual tea towards him, and after thinking for a moment, said, "Tianshu Island seems to be rich in Wood Element spiritual items, and Tianshu Sect is famous for its alchemy. There are the most Alchemist there, so maybe we can find a fourth-grade pill."
"I can consider it." Fenghuo, engrossed in his book, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "But what about your friend who plays the zither? Didn't you say she'd ask you to refine weapons? If we just leave like this, wouldn't you be letting her down?"
"Uncle-Master, your words make me sound like a heartless person." Shen Ge said with displeasure, "I've already said we're just friends, and I didn't say I wouldn't help. She hasn't even collected the materials yet, what is she going to refine?"
At this point, Shen Ge took out his Sound Transmission Jade Slip and glanced at it, finding two messages: one from Fairy Miaoyin and the other from Zhang Lingyu.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, we'll head back now. If you want to return to Yaoguang Island later, you can join some powerful merchant guilds. Remember, never go alone; it's very dangerous."
"Look, here we are." Fenghuo put down the erotic book and looked at Shen Ge with a playful expression, teasingly saying, "He even knew to tell you to find the merchant guild to act together, he was really afraid you would run into danger."
Shen Ge ignored Fenghuo and replied to himself, "Be careful on your journey. I can't get away for now, but I'll be back in a while. Oh, and I'll keep an eye out for that material of yours; I'll sell it to you at a discount."
The message was barely sent when a reply came in, "Be careful."
Putting away the Sound Transmission Jade Slip, Shen Ge looked at Fenghuo and said, "Since we're going to Tianshu Island, let's set off as soon as possible."
Suddenly, Shen Ge and Fenghuo both frowned and looked up at the sky, where several streaks of light were flying toward their mountain peak.
Looks like trouble is brewing.
"Stop arguing! Run!" Fenghuo shouted coldly, then turned around and quickly flew into the air.
Shen Ge was equally fast, flying into the air at the same time as Fenghuo.
"Thief, please leave!"
A loud shout rang out in the air, and a huge sound wave reverberated throughout Kaiyang Island.
In the air, Shen Ge glanced back at the ten Golden Core cultivators chasing after him, his expression somewhat displeased. "It seems the Kaiyang Sect isn't tough enough; they actually betrayed their customers' privacy."
"What's the big deal? In their eyes, you're just a Rogue Cultivator. How could a mere Rogue Cultivator compare to the Tianquan Sect? As long as the price is right, they might even take matters into their own hands and bring you to them." Fenghuo glanced at the people behind him and said disdainfully, "Five Early Golden Core Stage, three Middle Golden Core Stage, one Late Golden Core Stage, and one Golden Core Peak. If the conditions are right, we can kill them."
"The conditions aren't right now; let's retreat for now."