Youth in Bright Clothes and Galloping Horses, Righteousness Strikes Injustice

The Technique Evolution Master's instincts made Heng Hua focus on the young man's Cultivation Method, and only upon reaching him did he carefully observe his appearance.

Red lips and white teeth, well-defined features, and bright, clear star-like eyes free of any impurity, looking a few years younger than himself.

In his prime, full of youthful spirit, he must be fresh out of the academy, right?

Heng Hua thought to himself, the young man in red had already stood up and cupped his fists in greeting, "My surname is Fu, Fu Xuanxing. I'm from the Jinfang Waters."

Heng Hua smiled and nodded, looking at Fu Xiangfeng.

"He got lost and came to ask for directions."

Fu Xiangfeng inwardly sighed: He never would have imagined that Little Sixth's meddling with heavenly secrets would disrupt the magnetic fields of a hundred-mile radius of water. Besides them, others were also lost in this water region.

"Ask for directions?"

Heng Hua was quite surprised. He sat on the other side of the tea table, staring at the two cups of clear tea on the table.

Fu Xuanxing sheepishly touched his head, "I came to ask for directions. Brother Fu is very hospitable, so he invited me down for tea. For a moment, I forgot about the main business of asking for directions."

Howling Fish placed down a fresh cup of tea.

Heng Hua held his teacup, pondering inwardly: Jinfang, along with Tianyang and Xuanjue, are known as the three strongest water regions in Donglai. A young man from there, and he looks so inexperienced. He doesn't seem like he's from a cultivation family, more like—

Glancing at the Peachwood Sword behind Fu Xuanxing, Heng Hua's eyebrows twitched. He had seen this kind of Peachwood Sword before.

"Seven Star Devil Subduing Seal, Two Forms Profound Heart Curse. Profound Heaven lineage."

In Mysterious Fish Venerable's illusionary realm. The Profound Heaven Sect immortal who lectured, and his disciples, had such Peachwood Swords by their side.

The Profound Heaven Sect ascended as a whole, their traditions scattered across the land. Could this be someone from a branch or subsidiary of one of their lineages?

It's just...

Heng Hua's gaze was subtle as he looked at the teacup in front of the young man.

People from the Jinfang Waters should not be aware of the Fu Family's good reputation.

Just arriving and daring to drink tea from a stranger, aren't you afraid of being poisoned to death?

Heng Hua thought to himself: Fortunately, you met us. If you had met someone from the Cheng Family, you probably would have died a terrible death.

"Brother Fu, it's perfect timing. You want to ask for directions, my brother is the most suitable person to help you."

Fu Xiangfeng, while traveling, followed Fu Danwei's teachings: convenience for others is convenience for oneself.

He enthusiastically invited Fu Xuanxing to have Heng Hua give him directions.

Fu Xuanxing took out a compass. Yellow Dragon, Tianyang, Jinfang, Yan Water, and Bai Mang five water regions flashed by, and finally, the map of the Yanlong Waters gradually enlarged.

Heng Hua's eyes flickered.

What a comprehensive water map.

Seeing this water map compass, Xiang Feng also became serious.

Although he liked to be kind, he wasn't a fool.

Such a massive water map definitely wasn't made by the young man himself; it must have been bestowed by his sect. And those who possess such a water map must be from renowned families.

"Where is Brother Fu going?"

The young man pointed to the water region where they were currently located. The surrounding magnetic field was chaotic, and the Spiritual Vein coordinates of several islands were constantly shifting, making it difficult to pinpoint.

"I'm going to Qingluo Island."

"Qingluo..."

Fu Xiangfeng murmured, "Qingluo Gazing at the Moon, Light Wind Observing Flowers. If I remember correctly, that's Tianxue Venerable's dojo."

He heard his Grandfather mention that Tianxue Venerable was a Golden Core Cultivator renowned for his Illusionary Arts. His four Illusionary Arts, Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon, when combined, could even confuse Golden Core Cultivators for a time.

But according to his Grandfather, this person's path forward was cut off, with no chance of reaching Nascent Soul.

Fu Xiangfeng pondered, "Qingluo Sect, Tianxue Venerable. Little brother, what are you going there for? To see illusions? I do remember that the Qingluo Sect holds an Illusionary Flower Convention every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"I'm going to—"

"No need to tell us."

Heng Hua interrupted the young man and pointed southwest on the water map compass, which was also the direction the Cai Luan Spirit Boat was heading.

"Qingluo Island is here, you should hurry."

With a casual wave, sunlight condensed into a pointer, floating beside Fu Xuanxing.

"Follow the pointer, it will take you to Qingluo. Since you have business, hurry along."

Heng Hua had felt a sudden jolt earlier, a vague premonition. If he let Fu Xuanxing continue speaking, he would face great trouble.

The young man looked at Heng Hua and cupped his fists, "Your kindness, Xuanxing will remember."

He didn't linger on the boat and flew towards Qingluo Island on his wooden sword.

"Little Sixth, why did you chase him away? Looking at that direction, we'll be going there later too, right?"

"Then we'll take a detour."

Heng Hua threw the Jade Crab back into the cabin. Soon, the Jade Crab brought back three Red Copper coins.

On the tea table, right in front of Fu Xiangfeng, Heng Hua began his divination.

The first time, his expression was grave.

The second time, his demeanor was solemn.

By the third time, after confirming his calculations were correct, Heng Hua secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Qingluo Island was facing a Calamity of Bloodlight, fraught with Destined Calamity. This young man going there must be to save someone.

But it has nothing to do with me; cultivating at Buried Turtle Reef early is the proper way. Mind your own business.

Glancing at Fu Xiangfeng opposite him, Heng Hua secretly thought: with Third Brother's temper, it's impossible not to get involved in other people's business.

Heng Hua decisively chose not to make a fuss and privately transmitted a message to Heng Shou, telling him to steer the ship northwest and detour around Qingluo Island from another direction.

"Did we really change course?" Fu Xiangfeng wasn't stupid. Noticing Heng Hua changing course, he understood that something must be happening on Qingluo Island.

"Grandfather mentioned that Tianxue Venerable is not a malevolent person and often bestows favors upon cultivators."

"But she's a Golden Core Cultivator. If she can't handle it, what can we do?"

Fu Xiangfeng was speechless.

Although he didn't believe Qingluo Island was facing a sect-destroying disaster, what if he went there and dragged Xiao Liu and the other two into it? He didn't trust their self-preservation skills.

In the end, this wasn't just me; I'm bringing three burdens.

Fu Xiangfeng suppressed the urge to go to Qingluo Sect, silently sat at the bow of the ship, and watched the misty spiritual island in the distance recede.

Seeing his conflicted expression, Fu Henghua kindly comforted him, "Third Brother, don't worry. Tianxue Venerable's fate is not sealed. Besides, Qingluo Island is her dojo, full of traps, nothing will happen. As for this young man, he doesn't seem like someone destined for a short life. If we don't interfere, they'll still be fine."

"Don't worry, I know my limits. As an older brother, I can't possibly drag you into a vortex."

After about half an hour, they had completely left the waters of Qingluo Island, and Heng Hua breathed a sigh of relief.

"Heng Shou, speed up, head directly west."

Soon, by tomorrow, he would enter the range of Buried Turtle Reef.

Just then, Heng Hua saw a red light flashing in the mist ahead. His expression changed slightly, and he quickly grabbed the Red Copper coins on the table to divine.

Seeing the result, his handsome face immediately fell.

Fu Xiangfeng let out a long sigh, "It seems fate wills it this way. You deliberately chose a safe route, but it led us to this trouble instead."

He could see clearly that the red light in the mist ahead was Fu Xuanxing from not long ago.

"He actually left Qingluo Island. No, he left with 'trouble'," Heng Hua then divined about Qingluo Island.

He found that at this moment, there was no crisis on Qingluo Island. As for Tianxue Venerable, with Fu Henghua's current power, he couldn't divine a Golden Core Cultivator. But it also indicated that Tianxue Venerable was unharmed and still had the strength to block his divination.

"So, if we had taken the southwest route earlier, passing by Qingluo Island, we wouldn't have been in danger?"

"Correct."

Heng Hua saw Fu Xiangfeng's lips curl up and frowned, "Third Brother, what are you smiling about?"

"I'm smiling at you, the one who is cautious to a fault yet makes a careless mistake."

Fu Xiangfeng drew his Lingge Sword, "As an older brother, I will teach you something today.

"When traveling outside, unexpected events are frequent. Rather than always seeking to plan before acting, it's better to act on impulse and wield your sword for justice."

Earlier, he was worried about dragging his brother into trouble and didn't go towards Qingluo Island. Now that trouble had found them, to hesitate would be unmanly.

The wind picked up, and the mist ahead completely dispersed.

"Brother Fu, I, Fu, am here to help you!"

Heng Hua couldn't stop him in time, watching helplessly as Fu Xiangfeng entered the calamity, drawn into the "big trouble" he had divined.

"Young Master, what do we do now..."

Heng Shou stopped the boat and walked to the bow.

"Are we still going to detour?"

"What do you think?"

Heng Hua replied irritably.

While divining for Fu Xiangfeng, he said, "I've only met Fu Xuanxing once, so I won't risk myself for him. But how can I stand by and watch Third Brother enter calamity?"

Regarding the trouble Fu Xuanxing brought, Heng Hua's previous divination was unclear. He vaguely felt a force obstructing him.

And now, seeing Fu Xuanxing not far away with his own eyes, Heng Hua still couldn't figure out the reason for the calamity. He also had a heart-pounding feeling that something evil was luring him over there.

Staring blankly at the three copper coins standing upright on the table, Heng Hua sighed in distress and put the divination coins into his sleeve.

"If I can't figure it out, I can only take it one step at a time."

Fu Xiangfeng rushed over to support him, and Fu Xuanxing's pressure greatly reduced. He used a wooden sword to wrap a water dragon around one cultivator and used martial arts with his hands to force back another.

He hurriedly shouted, "Brother Fu, why are you here?" Weren't you heading in the direction of Qingluo Island?

"Stop talking and deal with the enemy first." Fu Xiangfeng's sword energy danced, and streaks of green light spread out, forcing the opposing cultivators to evade.

"Three True Fire Realm cultivators. Fu Xuanxing comes from a major sect, so he should be able to handle them. However, he's injured. And by his side--"

Fu Xuanxing stood by the reef, an elder with white hair sitting on the rock. His Qi and Blood were depleted, and he was on his last breath, as if he would die at any moment.

"The key to obstructing divination lies with him." Fu Henghua gazed at the elder from afar, almost tempted to divine again.

"Young Master, do you think this could be a trap?" The crab's recent experience was still fresh in Howling Fish's memory.

"What if it's those people again, seeking revenge on Third Young Master..."

"You suspect a trick? Fu Xuanxing and the three people he fought are putting on a show to ambush us?"

"Exactly, otherwise how would they just happen to be blocking our path?"

Eternal Longevity: "Howling Fish, you forgot. Young Master specifically took a different route, going around Qingluo Island from the northwest. If it were a trap, they should have ambushed us on Qingluo Island."

"Perhaps they're thinking one step further."

Howling Fish glanced silently at Heng Hua. By predicting the Young Master's prediction in advance, they could have been intercepted here.

"That's possible. But there's another possibility too."

Heng Hua sighed:

"Fu Xuanxing is an idiot. He saw us taking the southwest water route just now. Worried that his fight with the enemy would drag us in, he deliberately went around Qingluo Island, taking the northern route. He hopes to lure the enemy away and avoid implicating us."

Howling Fish was speechless.

This was indeed a possibility.

Fu Xuanxing had just flown his sword towards Qingluo Island, and he knew the Cai Luan Spirit Boat was also heading in that direction. If he wanted to involve them, he could have turned back and asked for help.

His deliberate detour, fleeing from the northwest of Qingluo Island, was clearly an indication that he didn't intend to involve their group?

But--

Was there really such an idiot in the world?

"Maybe, maybe he predicted we would take a detour and deliberately came to intercept us?"

Was it malicious intent? Or good intentions gone awry? Or perhaps he was deeply cunning, playing the part of an innocent youth to deliberately seek them out, wanting to drag their group into it.

"Regardless, since he chose this path, and Third Brother is also involved, then we only have one choice. Howling Fish, Eternal Longevity, prepare to rescue him."

Heng Hua didn't believe that Fu Xuanxing, a young man just starting out, could have such deep schemes.

The most likely scenario was that he knew they were behind him and, not wanting to involve them, deliberately chose the northwest route.

"Grandfather always said that good deeds are rewarded. I hope so."

Heng Hua observed the direction of Qingluo Island and saw pursuers preparing to follow.

Frowning slightly, he decisively said, "Howling Fish, cast Profound Ice Technique. Eternal Longevity, go start the boat and charge straight over to pick up Third Brother and the others."

Taking out the Mysterious Fire Sparrow Feather Fan, Heng Hua chanted a spell and shouted at the water's surface, "Wind come!"

A strong wind rolled up the Profound Ice spell cast by Howling Fish. Silver ice shards danced on the water's surface, forming a dense mist that blocked those coming from Qingluo Island.

Eternal Longevity started the boat and charged forward.

Seeing the Spirit Boat approaching, the three cultivators quickly drew back their Qi, preparing to defend themselves.

"Someone's here to help, Third Brother, take him out--"

"Three gentlemen, please make way." Fu Xiangfeng swung the Lingge Sword, and the Heavenly Wind sword Qi stirred up a hurricane, throwing the elder and Fu Xuanxing onto the Spirit Boat. At the same time, he struck out with his palm, creating a ten-zhang water pillar that forced back the person on the far right.

"Little Sixth, lend a hand."

"Flying sand and rolling stones."

A sweep of the feather fan sent a wind laden with sand and stones towards the three.

With a flick of the Thousand Strands Silk, he pulled Fu Xiangfeng back.

"Eternal Longevity, start the boat."

Heng Hua raised the feather fan with both hands and bowed behind him.

A Vermillion Bird rose from the feather fan, flapping its wings and unleashing Treasure Flames, forming a continuous wall of fire that blocked the three.

"Li Fire?"

Blocked by the wall of fire, the three brothers saw other cultivators pursuing them from behind. They temporarily stopped, warily watching the others