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Chapter 990: Chapter 991 Eastern Sea
Eastern Sea, within Aolai Country.
Li Xiaobai stepped into the area, where everything was as usual, running normally, not seized by another sect’s power like some others.
The city was bustling with constant traffic of carriages and horses, cultivators rubbing shoulders with one another, the vibrancy and liveliness even greater than before.
Since the last sweeping anticorruption campaign within the sects of Aolai Country, the entire nation had burst forth with vigorous vitality. Interestingly, no cultivators from the Central Origin Realm could be seen on the streets, the ordinary citizens appearing calm and unthreatened, which inevitably piqued one’s curiosity. Could it be that no cultivators from the Central Origin Realm had come here?
“Is the gentleman arriving Young Master Li?”
As soon as he landed, a middle-aged man blocked his path at the city gate, looking somewhat excited.
“I am Li Xiaobai, may I ask who the elder before me is?”
Li Xiaobai asked with some confusion, as the man seemed to be purposely waiting for him here, and he also looked somewhat familiar, though he couldn’t recall where he had met him before.
“Young Master Li truly is a person who forgets things easily. I am Zongdao, Patriarch of the Zong Family. When you first arrived in Aolai Country, our Zong Family received much care from you!”
The middle-aged man said.
“It turns out to be Clan Leader Zong, I indeed have missed you since we parted!”
Li Xiaobai remembered now, When he had first arrived in Aolai Country, he had encountered this declining Zong Family, but with the recent major cleansing in Aolai Country, as a once first-rate chess piece, it was certain that the status of Zong Family had risen substantially.
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“Now our Zong Family has become the direct lineage of the Vice Leader. My daughter and son are disciples under Vice Leader Rong, who instructed us to wait here for Young Master’s arrival for quite some time.”
Zongdao spoke with great respect, as Li Xiaobai’s name was already known to everyone on the Immortal Spirit Continent, and such a savior warranted their sincere hospitality.
“It turns out it was arranged by the Vice Leader, who indeed foresaw my arrival; it was thoughtful of Clan Leader Zong to wait here.”
Li Xiaobai nodded, mentioning that the news about him had been rampant in the Immortal Spirit Daily lately, and the three characters “Li Xiaobai” dominated the headlines of all major newspapers. It was no wonder the shrewd and astute Vice Leader knew he would first come to Aolai Country.
“Please!”
Zongdao suppressed the joy on his face, gesturing as he walked towards the center of the city.
The layout of Aolai Country had drastically changed, dozens of family forces had been swept away, all replaced by the Vice Leader’s people. Although the number of cultivators and businesses had sharply decreased, there was much less machination and dark scheming.
Moreover, with the operation of Tangneng First-class and the high-quality shops, the citizens and cultivators within the nation were living more comfortably and affluently.
Water Prison Cave had been moved to the center of the city, guarding all the citizens like a protective deity.
“Why don’t I see any cultivators from the Central Origin Realm within Aolai Country?”
Li Xiaobai voiced his curiosity.
“Young Master might not know, indeed many cultivators from the Sea Clan of the Central Origin Realm came here, overwhelming in power, initially intending to occupy Aolai Country and enslave us, but after negotiating with the two Family Heads, they completely changed their attitude and treated us with respect.”
“Now, they are deep within the Sea Dragon Palace and do not disturb Aolai Country.”
Zongdao explained, knowing few details himself, only that some agreement had been reached between the Central Origin Realm and Aolai Country, allowing this nation to develop freely.
“I see, may I know the current situation in the Sea Dragon Palace?”
“I am not aware of that, the two Family Heads have issued orders, prohibiting Aolai Country’s cultivators from leaving the island on their own, or venturing deep into the Sea Dragon Palace, as the outside world is very dangerous, leaving only this paradise.”
Zongdao stated.
As the two conversed casually, they quickly reached a mountain forest in the city center, where Water Prison Cave was hidden.
The ceaseless sound of flowing water was soothing, upon entering, one’s spirit seemed to relax, a testament to the power of nature. Li Xiaobai nodded inwardly, the landscape remaining as enchantingly beautiful as ever.
“Young Master, we have arrived, the two Family Heads are waiting in the cave, I will take my leave.”
“If Young Master has any free time, you must visit our Zong Family. We will certainly treat Young Master well!”
Li Xiaobai laughed and said, “Next time for sure!”
Zongdao bowed deeply and turned to leave.
“The scenery here has indeed surpassed the past. Looking across the entire Immortal Spirit Continent, where the dead lie dead, the injured lie injured, and the escaped have fled, perhaps no other force can be as carefree and comfortable as Aolai Country. It truly is a genuine paradise.”
Li Xiaobai gazed ahead, seeing a vast pool in front of him with a waterfall cascading down, concealing the Water Curtain Cave within it. Dozens of monkeys frolicked and played carefreely in the water.
The golden chariot beneath his feet materialized and passed through the waterfall, driving into the cave behind.
“Two seniors, the junior has arrived.”
“Is the visitor Young Master Li? Please come to Second Sister’s residence to talk.”
A serene voice came through, echoing in the cave; it was the voice of Vice Leader Rong.
Following the path of the cave, Li Xiaobai saw the familiar small sign at the end once again. A wooden carving in the shape of the number six stood in the center, marking the dwelling of the Second Vice Leader Liuren.
It was a small secret realm within, pristine and elegant, with mountains and rivers, insects and fishes, birds and beasts, all in attendance. A table stood piled with lush grass, with two pots of tea emitting wisps of blue smoke.
Two beautiful figures in red and blue sat at the table, delicately sipping their tea.
“Li Xiaobai greets the two seniors.”
“Since you’re here, please sit down and taste how the tea I’ve freshly brewed is.”
Huahuo lifted her red dress and, with delicate jade hands, offered Li Xiaobai a bowl of tea, laughing behind her hand.
“Thank you, Great Family Head. Since our last parting, the changes in Aolai Country have indeed turned heaven and earth over; surely the lives of the common people have leaped in quality.”
Li Xiaobai sat down and laughed lightly.
“All this thanks to Young Master Li. Without your help, the plans my sister and I made could not have proceeded so smoothly.”
“We sisters have always kept this favor in our hearts.”
Vice Leader Rong took a sip of tea and continued, “May I ask if Second Sister’s cultivation in Central Origin Realm is going smoothly?”
“Liuren found the Six-Eared Macaque Ancestor, so I suppose her cultivation level will have made significant progress.”
Li Xiaobai said.
Huahuo nodded, “It’s good that my younger sister is safe.”
“On this journey, I have not found a single mainland cultivator in Aolai Country. Why is that for you two sisters?”
“It is naturally because of the presence of the Six-Eared Macaque Ancestor.”
Rong spoke softly, “The Central Origin Realm also has the Sea Clan. They wanted to take over Aolai Country, but when they heard that all of us are descendants of the Six-Eared Macaque Ancestor and that Second Sister is already cultivating under our ancestor, they dared not make any rash moves.”
“But the Old Dragon King is in a dire situation; without any strong support, he can only become a slave to the Sea Clan, and now the Sea Dragon Palace is truly suffering.”
“That shouldn’t be so. My Sixth Brother should have already gone to the Eastern Sea to deal with the Sea Clan cultivators. Isn’t there any news related to this from the Sea Dragon Palace?”
Li Xiaobai furrowed his brows and said.
“Sixth Brother?”
“Are you talking about that Earth Immortal Realm expert named Liu Jinshui?”
“Here it is!”
Rong’s expression turned somewhat odd, and with a gentle flick of her hand, a cage appeared out of nowhere, built as sturdy as a wall of bronze and iron. A chubby man lay inside, and upon seeing Li Xiaobai, his eyes immediately filled with tears and he appeared utterly miserable.
“Little junior brother, please save your senior brother quickly. Those damnable Sea Clan cultivators, relying on their numbers, not only outnumbered me but also ambushed me!”