yù jiàn zhè zhǒng huó bǎo bān de rén wù ， dōng fāng míng yù yòu xiū yòu nù ， ér zhōu wéi yǐ jīng wéi le yī dà quān kàn rè nào de xiū xiān zhě 。
遇见这种活宝般的人物，东方明玉又羞又怒，而周围已经围了一大圈看热闹的修仙者。
Meeting such a brash character, Dongfang Mingyu felt both ashamed and angry. Around them, a circle of spectators had gathered to watch the spectacle.
shì bù guān jǐ ， gāo gāo guà qǐ ， zhè xiē rén zì rán méi yǒu xìng qù shēn zhāng zhèng yì ， fǎn ér zài páng biān zhǐ zhǐ diǎn diǎn de xī xiào bù yǐ 。
事不关己，高高挂起，这些人自然没有兴趣伸张正义，反而在旁边指指点点的嬉笑不已。
"Sir, you are mistaken. I have never met you before, so please speak with respect. Even though Master Beast尊者 is feared throughout the land, your feet now stand on Red Leaf Island's territory. Our Precious Treasure Pavilion has been trading here for years and pays sufficient crystal stones in tribute. If you cause trouble here, do not be afraid..."
lín xuān yǎn zhōng jīng máng shǎn guò ， què yī jiù shén sè lěng mò de zhàn zài yī cè 。
林轩眼中精芒闪过，却依旧神色冷漠的站在一侧。
"Fear? Haha."
“ gōng zi cǐ yán chà yǐ ， qiè shēn yǔ nǐ sù bù xiāng shí ， hái qǐng nǐ yán yǔ fàng zūn zhòng yī xiē ， wàn shòu zūn zhě suī wēi zhèn yī fāng ， dàn bú yào wàng le ， nǐ rú jīn jiǎo xià de tǔ dì ， què shì hóng yè dǎo de shì lì ， wǒ bǎi bǎo lóu zài zhè lǐ kāi diàn jiāo yì ， měi nián kě shì jiǎo nà le zú gòu de jīng shí ， gōng zi ruò shì zài zhè lǐ nào shì ， jiù bù pà ……”
“公子此言差矣，妾身与你素不相识，还请你言语放尊重一些，万兽尊者虽威震一方，但不要忘了，你如今脚下的土地，却是红叶岛的势力，我百宝楼在这里开店交易，每年可是缴纳了足够的晶石，公子若是在这里闹事，就不怕……”
Before Dongfang Mingyu could finish her sentence, the white-robed young master interrupted with a boisterous laugh: "What does paying tributes matter? Do you really think Red Leaf Island would protect such a small shop of yours? Lady Shi is too naive. Not only has Old Dry Wood perished, but even if he were still alive, his strength could never compare to that of my ancestor. Don't say it's just your little shop; the Red Leaf Fairy herself..."
“ pà ， hā hā 。”
“怕，哈哈。”
The young master's words had barely finished when the faces of those around him turned pale. The saying "the dragon cannot suppress the snake in its own territory" rang true. Standing on Red Leaf Island’s land, he was openly insulting the island’s ruler...
dōng fāng míng yù huà yīn wèi luò ， jiù bèi nà bái yī gōng zi xiāo zhāng de xiào shēng dǎ duàn le ：“ jiǎo nà le gòng fèng yòu rú hé ， nán dào nǐ yī jiā xiǎo xiǎo de diàn pù ， hái shē wàng hóng yè dǎo néng gòu bǎo zhù nǐ me ， shǐ niáng zhēn shì tài tiān zhēn le ， bié shuō kū mù lǎo ér yǐ jīng yǔn luò guī xī ， jiù suàn tā yī jiù huó zhe ， shí lì yòu rú hé néng yǔ jiā zǔ xiāng bǐ ， bié shuō nǐ yī jiā xiǎo xiǎo de diàn pù ， jiù suàn shì nà hóng yè xiān zi ………
东方明玉话音未落，就被那白衣公子嚣张的笑声打断了：“缴纳了供奉又如何，难道你一家小小的店铺，还奢望红叶岛能够保住你么，始娘真是太天真了，别说枯木老儿已经陨落归西，就算他依旧活着，实力又如何能与家祖相比，别说你一家小小的店铺，就算是那红叶仙子………
Some fearful cultivators quietly dispersed.
cǐ zi huà yīn wèi luò ， zhōu wéi xiū shì de liǎn sè jiù quán biàn le ， suǒ wèi qiáng lóng bù yā dì tóu shé ， zhè jiā huo shì bái chī me ， zhàn zài hóng yè dǎo de tǔ dì ， què rú cǐ fěi bàng dǎo zhǔ ……
此子话音未落，周围修士的脸色就全变了，所谓强龙不压地头蛇，这家伙是白痴么，站在红叶岛的土地，却如此诽谤岛主……
There was no point in watching; if they got caught up in this, it would be truly unjust.
yǒu yī xiē pà shì de xiū xiān zhě ， yǐ qiǎo rán sàn qù le 。
有一些怕事的修仙者，已悄然散去了。
These seasoned veterans knew which side to take.
kàn yī kàn rè nào yòu méi yǒu hǎo chù ， ruò bèi yāng jí chí yú nà cái zhēn de wú gū 。
看一看热闹又没有好处，若被殃及池鱼那才真的无辜。
However, some more shrewd individuals had their own thoughts.
shú qīng shú zhòng zhè xiē lǎo yóu tiáo zì rán xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。
孰轻孰重这些老油条自然心中有数。
Everyone knew that Beast Island was the closest power to Red Leaf Sea. While not exactly harmonious, due to their similar strength, they managed to coexist peacefully.
dāng rán ， yě yǒu yī xiē xīn sī huó fàn de jiā huo ， xiǎng dé gèng yuǎn yī xiē 。
当然，也有一些心思活泛的家伙，想得更远一些。
But now with Old Dry Wood’s demise, this balance had shifted.
shéi dōu zhī dào wàn shòu dǎo shì jù lí hóng yè hǎi yù zuì jìn de shì lì 。
谁都知道万兽岛是距离红叶海域最近的势力。
They heard that the Red Leaf Fairy possessed excellent potential, but it was too late for her; she was still young and inexperienced as an island ruler, which made it hard for her to gain respect. Thankfully, Old Dry Wood treated his subordinates kindly in life, so even in a cutthroat world like theirs, there could be loyalty.
liǎng jiā tán bù shàng hé mù ， bù guò yóu yú shí lì xiāng chà fǎng fú ， gù ér yì zhí dōu hái shì kě yǐ xiāng ān wú shì 。
两家谈不上和睦，不过由于实力相差仿佛，故而一直都还是可以相安无事。
With the support of old loyalists, the Red Leaf Fairy reluctantly took over the family business. But with internal strife resolved, external threats were brewing.
kě rú jīn kū mù zhēn rén yǔn luò ， zhè tiān píng wú xíng jiān jiù yǐ jīng dǎ pò le 。
可如今枯木真人陨落，这天平无形间就已经打破了。
The might of that ancient warship was clear to all; it would be foolish to believe Beast Island had no ambitions on Red Leaf Sea.
tīng shuō hóng yè xiān zi zī zhì jí wéi bù cuò ， kě xī shí bù dài wǒ ， bì jìng tài nián qīng le ， yǐ yuán yīng hòu qī xiū shì de shēn fèn jì rèn dǎo zhǔ ， yuán běn jiù yǒu xiē bù fú zhòng 。
听说红叶仙子资质极为不错，可惜时不待我，毕竟太年轻了，以元婴后期修士的身份继任岛主，原本就有些不服众。
Recent rumors suggested that Supreme Longevity尊者 not only survived his second元气劫 but also had profound blessings during the ordeal. He broke through a long-standing bottleneck and successfully entered the late-stage Separation stage.
hǎo zài kū mù zhēn rén shēng qián ， dài shǔ xià jí wéi kuān hòu ， rén fēi cǎo mù ， shú néng wú qíng ， jiù suàn shì ěr yú wǒ zhà de xiū xiān jiè ， yě wèi bì jiù méi yǒu zhōng xīn 。
好在枯木真人生前，待属下极为宽厚，人非草木，孰能无情，就算是尔虞我诈的修仙界，也未必就没有忠心。
With such power, he was indeed a dominant force. While stories of Core Formation期 cultivators were common in taverns, few had actually seen one. Late-stage Separation was already unattainable for most cultivators.
zài yī bāng lǎo chén zi de fǔ zuǒ xià ， hóng yè xiān zi miǎn qiǎng jì chéng le zǔ yè ， kě jí biàn nèi yōu jiě chú ， wài huàn què yǐ shì àn cháo xiōng yǒng 。
在一帮老臣子的辅佐下，红叶仙子勉强继承了祖业，可即便内忧解除，外患却已是暗潮汹涌。
Beast Island’s ambitions were clear; it had recently annexed several small islands ruled by Core Formation期 masters.
jīn tiān nà sōu shàng gǔ zhàn chuán de wēi shì ， zhòng rén kě shì kàn de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， ruò shuō wàn shòu dǎo duì hóng yè hǎi yù méi yǒu yì diǎn qǐ tú ， kǒng pà shǎ guā yě bú huì xiāng xìn 。
今天那艘上古战船的威势，众人可是看得清清楚楚，若说万兽岛对红叶海域没有一点企图，恐怕傻瓜也不会相信。
Even these minor forces added to Beast Island's strength. Could the other party have targeted Red Leaf Island...
zuì jìn gèng yǒu chuán yán ， shuō wàn shòu zūn zhě bù jǐn dù guò le dì èr cì yuán qì zhī jié ， ér qiě fú yuán shēn hòu ， zài dù jié zhōng líng guāng yī shǎn ， jiāng chè zhǒu tā qiān nián zhī jiǔ de píng jǐng tū pò ， chéng gōng jìn rù lí hé hòu qī 。
最近更有传言，说万寿尊者不仅度过了第二次元气之劫，而且福缘深厚，在渡劫中灵光一闪，将掣肘他千年之久的瓶颈突破，成功进入离合后期。
The winds of change were brewing, and those shrewd cultivators left with pale faces.
jiù tā de shí lì lái shuō ， yǐ shì shí dǎ shí de yī fāng bà zhǔ ， bì jìng kè zhàn jiǔ guǎn lǐ ， suī shí cháng tīng jiàn dòng xuán qī dà néng de chuán shuō ， dàn yě jǐn jǐn shì chuán shuō ， shuí yě méi yǒu jiàn guò 。
就他的实力来说，已是实打实的一方霸主，毕竟客栈酒馆里，虽时常听见洞玄期大能的传说，但也仅仅是传说，谁也没有见过。
Only a few curious cultivators remained, but their expressions toward the arrogant young master were filled with disgust.
ér lí hé hòu qī ， duì yì bān de xiū xiān kàn lái shuō ， yǐ jīng shì gāo bù kě pān le 。
而离合后期，对一般的修仙看来说，已经是高不可攀了。
Yet this brat seemed oblivious or even enjoyed it. Others feared him as they would a tiger; wasn't that proof of his power?
wàn shòu zūn zhě běn lái jiù shì yě xīn bó bó de jiā huo ， jìn jí zàn qiě bù shuō ， dù guò yuán qì zhī jié hòu tā de shòu mìng kě shì yòu bào zēng le zài qiān nián zhī duō 。
万兽尊者本来就是野心勃勃的家伙，晋级暂且不说，度过元气之劫后他的寿命可是又暴增了再千年之多。
A sound of a fan opening snapped him out of his reverie: "Lady, why stay in such a small shop when you can follow me to Beast Island? Just do everything I say, and I promise to help you form your Core."
yú shì zhè jiā huo kāi shǐ xiàng zhe zhōu wéi de hǎi yù kuò zhāng le 。
于是这家伙开始向着周围的海域扩张了。
This offer was tempting. Becoming a Core Formation期 cultivator was no easy feat even in the Spirit Realm.
qián yī zhèn yǒu chuán yán ， tīng shuō tā yǐ jīng tūn bìng le qī 、 bā gè yóu yuán yīng qī xiū shì zuò dǎo zhǔ de xiǎo dǎo yǔ 。
前一阵有传言，听说他已经吞并了七、八个由元婴期修士做岛主的小岛屿。
The path of immortals was fraught with difficulties; lower-stage cultivators were the most numerous, just as it was on Earth. The only difference lay in their proportions.
suī rán zhǐ shì xiǎo shì lì ， dàn wén zi tuǐ yě shì ròu ， rú cǐ yī lái ， gèng ràng wàn shòu dǎo rú hǔ tiān yì 。
虽然只是小势力，但蚊子腿也是肉，如此一来，更让万兽岛如虎添翼。
At least those twelve handmaiden servants, holding lanterns, showed envy at his words.
nán dào duì fāng lái zhè lǐ de mù dì ， shì jiāng mù biāo miáo zhǔn le hóng yè dǎo ……
难道对方来这里的目的，是将目标瞄准了红叶岛……
Their looks towards Dongfang Mingyu were filled with jealousy. This wasn't surprising; while Spirit Realm women generally had better appearances than ordinary humans, few could see such beauty as Dongfang Mingyu’s.
shān yǔ yù lái fēng mǎn lóu ， nà xiē xīn sī huó fàn de xiū xiān zhě xiǎng dào cǐ chù ， yě yí gè gè liǎn sè fā bái de lí qù le 。
山雨欲来风满楼，那些心思活泛的修仙者想到此处，也一个个脸色发白的离去了。
But Dongfang only felt disgust. As the saying went, even a clay figure had three true fires. She was no ordinary cultivator and had never endured such treatment before.
zhǐ yǒu shǎo shù hǎo shì de xiū xiān zhě ， hái wéi zài yī cè ， dàn duì nà zhàng shì qī rén de jǐn yī gōng zi ， liǎn shàng yě dōu liú lù chū le yàn wù zhī sè 。
只有少数好事的修仙者，还围在一侧，但对那仗势欺人的锦衣公子，脸上也都流露出了厌恶之色。
Yet she couldn't react; otherwise, it would harm her father's interests.
piān piān zhè huó bǎo bèi què hún ruò bù jué ， huò zhě shuō ， tā fǎn ér hěn xiǎng shòu 。
偏偏这活宝贝却浑若不绝，或者说，他反而很享受。
Fortunately, this woman was cunning, and her cultivation skills impressed Lin Xuan as well.
bié rén wèi zhī rú hǔ ” bù cóng lìng yí gè cè miàn zhèng míng liǎo zì jǐ de wēi fēng ？
别人畏之如虎”不从另一个侧面证明了自己的威风？
A glint appeared in his eyes, but he forcefully suppressed his anger: "Sir, please be cautious. Words should not be spoken recklessly. Do you really think Red Leaf Island has no one?"
“ pā ” de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì tā yáng yáng dé yì de jiāng zhé shàn dǎ kāi le ：“ xiān zi rú hé ， yǔ qí zài zhè lǐ zuò yí gè xiǎo xiǎo de diàn pù guǎn shì ， hái bù rú suí běn gōng zi huí wàn shòu dǎo qù ， zhǐ yào mí yī qiè yī wǒ ” běn gōng zi bāo mí níng jié yuán yīng chéng gōng 。”
“啪”的声音传入耳朵，却是他洋洋得意的将折扇打开了：“仙子如何，与其在这里做一个小小的店铺管事，还不如随本公子回万兽岛去，只要弥一切依我”本公子包弥凝结元婴成功。”
"Hmph, even if I bully someone, what of it? Indeed, I broke the坊市rules by killing and looting, but have you seen any patrol cultivators? With Old Dry Wood gone, a mere woman can't do much..."
zhè ge yòu huò bù kě wèi bù zhòng ， jí biàn shì líng jiè zhī zhōng ， xiǎng yào chéng wéi yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě yě bú shì nà me róng yì de 。
这个诱惑不可谓不重，即便是灵界之中，想要成为元婴期修仙者也不是那么容易的。
Lin Xuan was speechless. He had seen many things in his travels, but such arrogance was new to him.
xiān lù qū zhé ， yǒng yuǎn shì dǐ céng de xiū xiān zhě zuì duō ， zhè yì diǎn líng jiè yǔ rén jiè yě méi yǒu shén me bù tóng ， wéi yī de qū bié jiù shì bǐ lì xiāng yì bà le 。
仙路曲折，永远是底层的修仙者最多，这一点灵界与人界也没有什么不同，唯一的区别就是比例相异罢了。
It was enlightening; an actual Core Formation期 cultivator acting like a fool.
zhì shǎo tīng le zhè ge xǔ nuò ， zhōu wéi nà shí èr gè shǒu tí gōng dēng de shì nǚ liǎn shàng dōu lù chū xiàn mù zhī sè 。
至少听了这个许诺，周围那十二个手提宫灯的侍女脸上都露出羡慕之色。
However, his words weren’t entirely without merit. The faces of the surrounding spectators turned pale as they whispered among themselves.
wàng xiàng dōng fāng míng yù de biǎo qíng chōng mǎn le jí dù ， zhè yě bù xī qí ， suī rán yǔ fán rén xiāng bǐ ， xiū xiān jiè nǚ zǐ de róng mào pǔ biàn yào chū zhòng yī xiē ， dàn xiàng dōng fāng míng yù zhè yàng de měi nǚ ， yě bú shì děng xián néng gòu jiàn dào dì 。
望向东方明玉的表情充满了嫉妒，这也不稀奇，虽然与凡人相比，修仙界女子的容貌普遍要出众一些，但像东方明玉这样的美女，也不是等闲能够见到地。
"His words aren't wrong; it’s been a while since the patrol cultivators arrived."
rán ér dōng fāng què zhǐ yǒu yàn wù ， sú huà shuō ， ní rén dōu yǒu sān fēn zhēn huǒ ， hé kuàng tā běn bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， cóng xiǎo dào dà shén me shí hòu shòu guò zhè yàng de qì le 。
然而东方却只有厌恶，俗话说，泥人都有三分真火，何况她本不是普通的修仙者，从小到大什么时候受过这样的气了。
"Could Red Leaf Fairy be afraid?"
piān piān hái fā zuò bù dé ， fǒu zé jiù yào huài fù wáng de dà shì le 。
偏偏还发作不得，否则就要坏父王的大事了。
"Hmph, as an island ruler, she collects our crystal stones every year but acts like a coward when faced with trouble. Is that right?"
hǎo zài cǐ nǚ yě shì xīn jī shēn chén de rén wù ， yǎng qì gōng fu gèng ràng lín xuān dōu wèi zhī pèi fú 。
好在此女也是心机深沉的人物，养气功夫更让林轩都为之佩服。
"Indeed, there's no protection here. I'll close my shop tomorrow and move to another sea."
yǎn zhōng jīng máng shǎn guò ， què yòng yìng shēng shēng de jiāng nǎo nù yā xià lái le ：“ gōng zi qǐng zì zhòng ， huà bù kě yǐ luàn shuō ， mò fēi nǐ zhēn qī hóng yè dǎo wú rén me ？”
眼中精芒闪过，却用硬生生的将恼怒压下来了：“公子请自重，话不可以乱说，莫非你真欺红叶岛无人么？”
"I agree; we share the same thoughts. Let’s travel together."
“ hēng ， běn shǎo zhǔ jiù suàn qī fù yòu rú hé ， bù cuò ， wǒ yǐ jīng pò huài le fāng shì de guī jǔ ， shā rén yuè huò ， kě nǐ kàn jiàn xún chá de xiū shì lái le me ， kū mù lǎo ér yī sǐ ， qū qū yī míng nǚ zǐ ， jì dé shén me dà shì ……”
“哼，本少主就算欺负又如何，不错，我已经破坏了坊市的规矩，杀人越货，可你看见巡查的修士来了么，枯木老儿一死，区区一名女子，济得什么大事……”
Various whispers filled the air as the young master became more smug: "How about it, lady? Do you have a decision? Follow me and enjoy all the luxuries of life."
lín xuān zài yī páng chè dǐ wú yǔ le ， tā zǒu nán chuǎng běi ， shén me shì qíng méi yǒu jiàn guò ， dàn zhè me xiāo zhāng de jiā huo hái zhēn shì yī cì kàn jiàn de 。
林轩在一旁彻底无语了，他走南闯北，什么事情没有见过，但这么嚣张的家伙还真是一次看见的。
"You shall not!"
suàn zhǎng jiàn shí ， táng táng yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， jiǎn zhí jìn sì yú yī bái chī 。
算长见识，堂堂元婴期修仙者，简直近似于一白痴。
Dongfang Mingyu's face showed both shock and anger; her composure finally wavered. She looked down on the man before her but knew his Core Formation status was formidable compared to her mere Condensation Stage abilities.
Meeting such a brash character, Dongfang Mingyu felt both ashamed and angry. Around them, a circle of spectators had gathered to watch the spectacle.
"Sir, you are mistaken. I have never met you before, so please speak with respect. Even though Master Beast尊者 is feared throughout the land, your feet now stand on Red Leaf Island's territory. Our Precious Treasure Pavilion has been trading here for years and pays sufficient crystal stones in tribute. If you cause trouble here, do not be afraid..."
"Fear? Haha."
Before Dongfang Mingyu could finish her sentence, the white-robed young master interrupted with a boisterous laugh: "What does paying tributes matter? Do you really think Red Leaf Island would protect such a small shop of yours? Lady Shi is too naive. Not only has Old Dry Wood perished, but even if he were still alive, his strength could never compare to that of my ancestor. Don't say it's just your little shop; the Red Leaf Fairy herself..."
The young master's words had barely finished when the faces of those around him turned pale. The saying "the dragon cannot suppress the snake in its own territory" rang true. Standing on Red Leaf Island’s land, he was openly insulting the island’s ruler...
Some fearful cultivators quietly dispersed.
There was no point in watching; if they got caught up in this, it would be truly unjust.
These seasoned veterans knew which side to take.
However, some more shrewd individuals had their own thoughts.
Everyone knew that Beast Island was the closest power to Red Leaf Sea. While not exactly harmonious, due to their similar strength, they managed to coexist peacefully.
But now with Old Dry Wood’s demise, this balance had shifted.
They heard that the Red Leaf Fairy possessed excellent potential, but it was too late for her; she was still young and inexperienced as an island ruler, which made it hard for her to gain respect. Thankfully, Old Dry Wood treated his subordinates kindly in life, so even in a cutthroat world like theirs, there could be loyalty.
With the support of old loyalists, the Red Leaf Fairy reluctantly took over the family business. But with internal strife resolved, external threats were brewing.
The might of that ancient warship was clear to all; it would be foolish to believe Beast Island had no ambitions on Red Leaf Sea.
Recent rumors suggested that Supreme Longevity尊者 not only survived his second元气劫 but also had profound blessings during the ordeal. He broke through a long-standing bottleneck and successfully entered the late-stage Separation stage.
With such power, he was indeed a dominant force. While stories of Core Formation期 cultivators were common in taverns, few had actually seen one. Late-stage Separation was already unattainable for most cultivators.
Beast Island’s ambitions were clear; it had recently annexed several small islands ruled by Core Formation期 masters.
Even these minor forces added to Beast Island's strength. Could the other party have targeted Red Leaf Island...
The winds of change were brewing, and those shrewd cultivators left with pale faces.
Only a few curious cultivators remained, but their expressions toward the arrogant young master were filled with disgust.
Yet this brat seemed oblivious or even enjoyed it. Others feared him as they would a tiger; wasn't that proof of his power?
A sound of a fan opening snapped him out of his reverie: "Lady, why stay in such a small shop when you can follow me to Beast Island? Just do everything I say, and I promise to help you form your Core."
This offer was tempting. Becoming a Core Formation期 cultivator was no easy feat even in the Spirit Realm.
The path of immortals was fraught with difficulties; lower-stage cultivators were the most numerous, just as it was on Earth. The only difference lay in their proportions.
At least those twelve handmaiden servants, holding lanterns, showed envy at his words.
Their looks towards Dongfang Mingyu were filled with jealousy. This wasn't surprising; while Spirit Realm women generally had better appearances than ordinary humans, few could see such beauty as Dongfang Mingyu’s.
But Dongfang only felt disgust. As the saying went, even a clay figure had three true fires. She was no ordinary cultivator and had never endured such treatment before.
Yet she couldn't react; otherwise, it would harm her father's interests.
Fortunately, this woman was cunning, and her cultivation skills impressed Lin Xuan as well.
A glint appeared in his eyes, but he forcefully suppressed his anger: "Sir, please be cautious. Words should not be spoken recklessly. Do you really think Red Leaf Island has no one?"
"Hmph, even if I bully someone, what of it? Indeed, I broke the坊市rules by killing and looting, but have you seen any patrol cultivators? With Old Dry Wood gone, a mere woman can't do much..."
Lin Xuan was speechless. He had seen many things in his travels, but such arrogance was new to him.
It was enlightening; an actual Core Formation期 cultivator acting like a fool.
However, his words weren’t entirely without merit. The faces of the surrounding spectators turned pale as they whispered among themselves.
"His words aren't wrong; it’s been a while since the patrol cultivators arrived."
"Could Red Leaf Fairy be afraid?"
"Hmph, as an island ruler, she collects our crystal stones every year but acts like a coward when faced with trouble. Is that right?"
"Indeed, there's no protection here. I'll close my shop tomorrow and move to another sea."
"I agree; we share the same thoughts. Let’s travel together."
Various whispers filled the air as the young master became more smug: "How about it, lady? Do you have a decision? Follow me and enjoy all the luxuries of life."
"You shall not!"
Dongfang Mingyu's face showed both shock and anger; her composure finally wavered. She looked down on the man before her but knew his Core Formation status was formidable compared to her mere Condensation Stage abilities.