Chapter 1035: Not Bad Luck

The sudden question caught her off guard.

Seeing the expectant look in Yi Feng's eyes, she could guess the truth.

Yi Feng was only a half-saint, with no traces of Great Dao power emanating from him. His talent was quite limited, and his cultivation would likely never progress further in this lifetime. Hearing about the might of Lanxing, it was natural for him to yearn for it.

People always strive for higher grounds, which is not strange at all.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Qing Yin Xianyun looked at him seriously.

"We are indeed preparing to select talents to be sent to Lanxing for training. But to be honest, your talent doesn't meet the requirements."

"However, if you can accompany us to complete our mission and fulfill your duties as a guide afterward, it would be a great merit. At that time, I might be able to grant you a spot."

Just as Yi Feng was about to speak, the old man standing quietly in front suddenly spoke up.

"Not good! There are traces of demons ahead!"

Hearing this, Qing Yin Xianyun looked into the distance and indeed saw a massive shadow moving within the black mist. She spread her divine sense as far as she could and detected some powerful auras.

She stood up and said to Yi Feng, "You've heard what you needed to hear. This journey is of utmost importance. Now that we've detected demons, we will go to exterminate them. Please stay behind and guard the flying ship."

After she finished speaking, three streaks of light shot into the black mist, leaving Yi Feng to watch helplessly from afar.

Miss Qing Yin and the other two were powerful cultivators. After a quarter of an hour of earth-shattering battle, they returned to the flying ship in just a few moments.

The flying ship continued to traverse the endless black domain as usual.

Unfortunately, the peace didn't last long.

The flying ship had only been underway for half a day before it had to stop again for a temporary rest. Yi Feng planned to volunteer to guard the ship again and take the opportunity to ask about going to Lanxing.

However, Qing Yin Xianyun kindly dissuaded him.

"Take a rest for now. This time, someone else will guard."

As she spoke, she glanced at the young expert.

The young man was also eager and volunteered to take on the duty.

Yi Feng didn't bother to speak up. Although killing monsters could earn him experience, it also made his path to seeking death more difficult.

So, this kind of thing couldn't be forced. If there were monsters, he would kill them; if not, he wouldn't.

Time passed slowly, and the sound of snoring gradually filled the air.

But before long, a series of shouts woke him up.

Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he saw the young man with a serious expression waking up the other two. The three of them rushed off the flying ship and engaged in a fierce battle. It was unclear what they encountered, but they returned shortly after.

Presumably, they had only encountered some weak demons.

Yi Feng wasn't concerned about whether the three aliens were tired, but being woken up from his sleep was somewhat annoying.

This young expert was overly cautious, raising an alarm at the slightest sign of trouble. He was becoming excessively nervous, almost to the point of paranoia. If this continued, there would be no way to get any sleep.

After a moment of thought, Yi Feng decided to speak to the young man.

"Brother, why don't you let me guard instead? If there are any demons, I'll call for you to deal with them."

The young man glanced at Yi Feng and refused directly.

"No need."

"We've entered the deepest part of the black domain, and we can't afford the slightest carelessness. If anything happens, we need to respond immediately."

His words were tactful, but the underlying message was clear: he didn't trust Yi Feng's low cultivation level.

Yi Feng shrugged and didn't bother to argue.

The flying ship continued to move forward, stopping and starting, with the three of them taking turns on guard duty.

Except for the beautiful girl guarding the ship, Yi Feng was woken up several times. Unable to sleep and bored out of his mind, he finally couldn't hold back after the third stop.

"How about... I take the watch this time?"

As soon as he spoke, the two men cast meaningful glances at him.

Their expressions were complex, not exactly hostile, but still somewhat strange.

It was as if they were saying, "You're still too inexperienced."

In contrast, Qing Yin Xianyun's words were more pleasant to hear.

"Let's continue taking turns on guard duty. The demons that have appeared recently are getting stronger. You need to rest as well. Later, when we venture deeper into the black domain to deal with the Star Gate, you'll need to guard the flying ship alone."

Her words were as straightforward as ever, but they carried more weight.

At least, it was more comfortable than those strange looks.

Yi Feng shrugged and had no choice but to agree.

"Alright then."

This time, the old man took over the guard duty.

The brief rest was once again interrupted by trouble.

Before long, the old man called out, and the three of them rushed off to engage in battle. After a while, they returned. Qing Yin Xianyun looked slightly fatigued, while the old man and the young man were panting heavily.

"How are you all?" Yi Feng casually asked, seeing their condition.

"We're fine. The demons that appeared this time were a bit troublesome, but nothing serious," Qing Yin Xianyun replied calmly.

However, the two behind her were struggling to keep up and couldn't help but complain.

"Whew..."

"The demons that have appeared recently are getting stronger and more numerous. This journey is indeed perilous!"

"Yes, it's a good thing it was you and us taking turns on guard duty. If it were him, with his mere half-saint cultivation, he probably wouldn't even notice if demons infiltrated. That would be dangerous!"

The three of them sat down to rest, their auras somewhat suppressed.

After a while of meditating and recovering, the two men almost simultaneously volunteered.

"Master, let me take the watch this time."

"Master, my cultivation is shallow. Later, when we deal with the Star Gate, we'll need you to take action. This time, let me handle the watch."

Qing Yin Xianyun opened her eyes and objected.

"No."

"After the previous two battles, you've expended a lot of energy. This black domain is very strange, and you must conserve your strength. I'll take the watch."

The three of them argued, showing their sense of duty in times of crisis.

Meanwhile, Yi Feng kept replaying their earlier words in his mind, and his eyes began to gleam.

The demons are getting stronger?

Looking at the three of them arguing, it seemed to be true.

This was a great opportunity. He had to try it himself.

If he died, that would be perfect. At most, he could send them a message before dying. If he didn't die, there was no loss; he'd just gain some experience.

The more he thought about it, the more motivated he became. Seeing the three of them arguing, it seemed like they were hinting that the demons this time would be incredibly strong.

Yi Feng slapped his thigh and shouted loudly!

"Stop arguing!"

"This time, let me do it! No matter what, I have to do it!"

His bold words echoed, stunning the three of them.

They never expected that a mere half-saint could speak with such determination.

The two experts looked at him with newfound respect.

Qing Yin Xianyun also looked at him with surprise, her gaze lingering.

"Are you sure you..."

Before she could finish, Yi Feng's firm voice came through, "I'm sure."

"Then... alright."

After some hesitation, considering the heavy toll on her two subordinates and the unexpectedly dire situation, she finally agreed.

"But remember, we're already deep in the black domain. You must remain vigilant at all times and be extremely cautious!"

As she spoke, she emphasized a few more points.

"Remember, your safety comes first. If anything happens, send a message immediately!"

Yi Feng nodded seriously, his eyes filled with anticipation.

His spirited state also earned him admiring looks from the other two, who even felt a bit guilty about their previous attitudes.

The young man even stood up and bowed, his attitude completely changed.

"Brother Yi, your bravery will be remembered!"

The old man also stepped forward to offer some advice, his expression friendly.

"Young man, it's rare to see such courage. I'm deeply grateful! If there's any movement, remember to send us a message immediately. As the master said, your safety comes first!"

"Remember, do not leave the ship lightly, and do not engage the demons on your own!"

As he spoke, he patted Yi Feng's shoulder.

Not only had their attitudes changed, but even their terms of address had become more affectionate.

Yi Feng also played along, responding appropriately.

"Don't worry!"

As for all the warnings and advice...

In one ear, out the other.

Once the three of them had fully rested and completely suppressed their auras.

He revealed an expectant smile, quietly drawing out his greatsword!

Standing at the front of the flying ship, he gazed into the darkness below.

Yi Feng eagerly jumped into the black mist and immediately engaged in battle. Unfortunately, he didn't encounter any powerful demons, only a group of bloated weaklings.

In less than the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, only a few fleeing stragglers remained!

A black line slid down Yi Feng's forehead, his eyes burning with frustration.

What the hell is this? Where are the powerful demons you promised?

With a swing of his greatsword, a few more points of experience were added to his mind.

Looking around at the black mist, there was no movement, quieter than before. There was no threat at all, not even a shadow of a demon.

This situation made it impossible to find an opportunity to die.

With no living creatures around, there was no need to keep watch.

Yi Feng was deeply disappointed and no longer in the mood to look for monsters to test his luck.

Thinking that it would be boring to return now, he decided to go back for breakfast and wash his face.

So, he summoned Manman and returned to the village in the blink of an eye.

After a simple meal of porridge and a few sips of wine, he had no appetite. Halfway through, he picked a peach, took a bite, and immediately put on a pained expression!

"Pah!"

"What kind of peach is this? It's so damn sour!"

When you're unlucky, even drinking cold water can choke you!

Nothing was going right. Yi Feng cursed as he sat on Manman's back for the return journey, casually tossing away the half-eaten peach.

He left, but the peach traced a perfect arc.

"Thud!"

Wei Donghai was meditating in the courtyard when he suddenly heard a familiar curse, followed by a dull thud. Half a peach had landed in the courtyard, creating a deep crater!

It wasn't an auditory hallucination or a visual illusion!

This time, there was solid evidence.

"Senior Yi, Senior Yi has really returned!"

Wei Donghai picked up the peach and rushed into the house, his face filled with excitement. He almost shoved the peach into Zui Wuyu's face, his eyes filled with a desire to prove himself right.

His frantic gesture, holding the peach, was unusually excited, almost bordering on madness.

Zui Wuyu slowly pushed the sour peach away and fell into silence.

This time, he didn't laugh or scold, but instead showed a serious expression, quietly watching the almost crazed Wei Donghai.

"Sigh..."

A sigh filled with complex emotions was almost drowned out by the frantic shouts.

Yi Feng returned to the flying ship, lying bored on the deck, no longer holding any expectations.

The surroundings were eerily quiet, like the dead of night.

After an unknown amount of time, the three of them woke up one after another. Seeing that everything was fine, they couldn't help but marvel.

Qing Yin Xianyun had managed to rest well, her clear eyes no longer showing fatigue.

The three of them looked relaxed as they walked slowly toward Yi Feng.

"Was there any trouble?"

The question slipped out, and Yi Feng, lying on the ground, casually replied.

"Nothing at all."

The young expert was greatly surprised, his eyes widening.

"How is that possible!"

"We encountered demons several times, and they were quite powerful. How could you not have encountered anything!"

But looking at Yi Feng's lazy demeanor and feeling the surrounding tranquility, the young man fell silent, his eyes filled with doubt.

The old man, however, sighed with a sense of worldly wisdom, stroking his beard.

"The path of immortality isn't just about cultivation; there's also the matter of luck. For Yi Feng to guard peacefully without being disturbed by demons, he must have extraordinary luck. That's also a form of strength."

"Perhaps his path of immortality will be long and prosperous."

"Only now do I understand why he was chosen as a guide. Although the saints of Yunxing are weak, they have their unique strengths."

Hearing this, the young man's mouth twitched, and he forced a smile.

"So that's how it is."

"No wonder there were no demons. It's all about luck. Brother Yi is truly blessed by the heavens, haha..."