"This Xuan Yue Island is truly a treasure trove, croak!"
The toad exclaimed contentedly, grabbing a shrunken sea snake and stuffing it into its mouth with a crunch.
It even generously extended a piece towards Ling Fan.
Ling Fan promptly kicked it over.
Everyone couldn't help but chuckle.
Wei Bin's eyes were fixed on Xuan Na, unable to look away.
"Tsk tsk, she's so beautiful. Miss Xuan, my name is Wei Bin, from the Wei Kingdom, a six-star martial arts nation in the Tian Luo Domain. Nice to meet you!"
Wei Bin, fully embracing his outgoing nature, shamelessly sidled up to her.
"Greetings, Young Master Wei," Xuan Na replied politely.
"Forgive my forwardness, but may I ask Miss Xuan your age and if you are married? If not, I happen to be single as well, and this is precisely..." This time, Wei Bin wasn't promoting his sister, but himself.
"Cough cough."
Even the toad couldn't stand it and kicked Wei Bin in the rear.
"Binzi, don't disgrace Ling Zun and me, Lord Mo. Be a bit more reserved, don't scare the lady!"
"Damn it, you toad, are you going to butt into my business when I'm trying to woo a girl? If you've got nothing better to do, go find your female toad!"
Wei Bin's temper flared instantly.
He could tolerate Ling Fan kicking him.
But this creature dared to kick him!
"Yeah, Binzi, you're getting bold! Haven't you been disciplined by Lord Mo for a few days, and now your skin is itching?"
The man and the toad immediately began to wrestle.
Everyone watched, exchanging bewildered glances.
They didn't know whether to intervene or not.
Only Ling Fan remained calm.
He was already accustomed to these two characters.
...
The ship sailed towards Xuan Yue Island.
Despite their bruised and swollen faces, Wei Bin and the toad were now arm-in-arm again, no doubt planning who to cause trouble for next.
They were so chummy, it was as if they hadn't just fought.
Xuan Na blinked her beautiful eyes, her thoughts racing. She said to Ling Fan, "The three of you possess formidable strength, and your potential is even more astonishing. If you were to join Xuan Yue Island, it would greatly enhance our strength! I, Xuan Na, dare to invite the three of you to be guest elders on Xuan Yue Island. What do you say?"
"Sure, sure!"
Wei Bin agreed without a second thought.
The toad shot him a disdainful glare and asked Xuan Na, "What benefits are there for these so-called guest elders?"
"Naturally, there are!"
Xuan Na replied, "Guest elders who join Xuan Yue Island will enjoy numerous privileges, including access to Xuan Yue Island, a fixed monthly stipend, and the opportunity to cultivate in the Sun Moon Spiritual Pool."
"That's acceptable. But whether we join or not, that's up to our boss Ling to decide," the toad said.
Xuan Na then looked at Ling Fan.
Ling Fan nodded faintly.
"That's wonderful!"
Xuan Na was overjoyed.
The other Xuan Yue Island powerhouses were also very pleased, as they had all witnessed Ling Fan's powerful strength, at least at the Golden Core stage.
Currently, Xuan Yue Island only had six Golden Core realm cultivators.
Adding one Golden Core realm cultivator, especially such a young one with infinite potential, was a significant boost in strength for a mid-tier seven-star force like Xuan Yue Island.
Soon.
A vibrant island appeared at the horizon.
As the large ship returned to the harbor, powerhouses immediately came forward to greet them.
"Welcome, Second Miss."
"Second Miss, how was the harvest this time? Did you get the treasure you were looking for?"
This question seemed rather redundant. With our Second Miss's exceptional strength, what could possibly be difficult for her? It would surely be within her grasp!
A group of Xuan Yue Island powerhouses exclaimed enthusiastically.
Xuan Na smiled and nodded at them.
A wave of emotion washed over her.
Today had truly been a close call.
If not for Ling Fan's appearance, she would have likely been kidnapped to Giant Whale City by now!
A powerhouse leaped off the ship and lamented, "Don't even mention it! Those scoundrels from Giant Whale City dared to plot against our Second Miss. That so-called rare sea pearl was a trap set by Giant Whale City! Fortunately, our Second Miss is blessed with great fortune, and this Young Master Ling is incredibly powerful. He drew his sword and saved us, scaring away those villains from Giant Whale City!"
"What, this happened!"
"Damn it, these bastards from Giant Whale City are tired of living! They dare to play dirty. Let's go and demand justice right now!"
"Damn it, these people from Giant Whale City are truly despicable. In my opinion, we should have fought them to the death long ago, an irreconcilable battle!"
"Next time I see them, I won't let a single one escape. If I see one, I'll kill one; if I see two, I'll kill both!"
The Xuan Yue Island powerhouses became incensed.
Xuan Na extended her slender arm and gestured for them to calm down, saying, "Everyone, please don't get agitated. I will report this matter to Father, and I believe Father will handle it appropriately."
With Xuan Na's words, the agitated emotions of the crowd began to subside slightly.
"By the way, Second Miss, you mentioned a Young Master Ling saved you. Which one is he? We must thank him properly!"
The crowd said.
"It is this Young Master Ling," Xuan Na introduced Ling Fan to the Xuan Yue Island powerhouses.
Instantly, a barrage of scrutinizing gazes converged on Ling Fan.
After a moment, someone asked with a hint of doubt, "Second Miss, you can't be mistaken, can you? This person only seems to have the cultivation of the Giant Spirit Realm. What qualifications and abilities does he have to save you? You are all cultivators of the Golden Core Realm! Do you really need a mere martial artist of the Giant Spirit Realm to save you?"
As this person spoke, everyone else nodded in agreement.
If it were the mysterious young master behind the gray-haired youth, or even the silver toad that looked extraordinary, it would have some credibility.
But now, they were being told that this young man in the Giant Spirit Realm had saved Xuan Na and the others. They simply couldn't believe it.
"You know nothing, you mortals with ordinary eyes! How dare you question our boss Ling? Go away, don't make noise here!"
The toad said unpleasantly, with a sideways glance.
"Hey, where did you come from, you toad? How dare you be so arrogant on Xuan Yue Island's territory!"
The crowd immediately glared at the toad.
Xuan Na quickly interjected, "They are my saviors, and you must not be rude! It was truly this Young Master Ling who saved me. Would I lie to you?"
With Xuan Na's assurance, the crowd finally relented.
After Xuan Na left with Ling Fan and the others, the crowd began to discuss amongst themselves.
Someone said, "Strange, so many Golden Core realm powerhouses needing a Giant Spirit Realm trash to save them. Has the sun risen from the west? Do you believe it? I certainly don't. It's like trying to fool a three-year-old."
Another person chuckled, "Heh, perhaps our Second Miss has fallen in love and fancied that gray-haired kid, deliberately exaggerating and elevating his status and strength. In plain terms, she's trying to make him look good."
"I think that explanation is very reasonable!"
"Damn it, a good cabbage is being ruined by a pig! Second Miss is the dream goddess of all young powerhouses on Xuan Yue Island! I'm not convinced. What's so great about that Giant Spirit Realm kid? I'm a hundred times stronger than him. If Second Miss fancies him, why doesn't she fancy me!" a young, thin, early-stage Golden Core genius said indignantly.
"You? Maybe you're too ugly!"
"Go to hell! I'm much more handsome than you. You're the ugly one!"
"Hahahaha."
The crowd burst into laughter.
Someone else said, "Second Miss is clearly trying to protect this kid, but if this kid doesn't have any real substance, he'll eventually make a fool of himself. We won't say anything more, but there are so many top geniuses on the island who are desperately trying to win Second Miss's heart!"
"Heh, this kid looks like he wants to live off a woman's success, but the 'soft rice' on Xuan Yue Island isn't easy to eat. Let him wait and see. If he can establish himself on Xuan Yue Island, I'll perform a handstand and defecate tomorrow!" someone sneered.
"Holy cow, you're a tough guy to make such a poisonous vow!"
"Haha, let's go, let's follow and see."