Chapter 1145: The Den Of Villains

After the major figures left Black Island, the news of Lu Caiwei becoming the Saintess spread, signaling a shift in the dynamics of the East Sea.

The tremors began to spread, and undercurrents stirred among the islands.

Such significant events were beyond the knowledge of ordinary people.

The outer islands remained as calm as ever.

On one of these islands, a streak of light stopped at the shore.

As the light dissipated, Yi Feng, riding a giant snail, appeared, his eyes curiously scanning the surroundings.

The afterglow of the sunset bathed the shore, the beach shimmering with a dazzling golden hue. The scenery was enchanting, yet there was no sign of life, giving off a desolate vibe.

On the vast beach, there was only a stone tablet engraved with the words "Sunlight Island."

Yi Feng furrowed his brows and looked down at Manman.

"This name doesn't sound like a den of villains. Forget villains, I haven't seen a single person all this time. Are you sure we didn't take a wrong turn?"

Manman tilted his antennae and kept blowing bubbles.

Seeing his lifeless expression, Yi Feng decided not to bother asking further.

He stored Manman in his ring and soared into the air, standing atop the clouds to survey the island.

The island spanned about a thousand miles, with breathtaking scenery.

Dense forests, mountain ranges, lakes, and countless birds and beasts filled the landscape.

The most striking feature was the bustling city at the center of the island, shining like a pearl even from hundreds of miles away.

In the sky, cultivators from all directions were flying toward the city.

On the ground, numerous smaller towns surrounded it like stars.

Gazing at the prosperous city, Yi Feng's eyes lit up with hope.

"So everyone's in the city, no wonder I didn't see anyone! The city looks quite prosperous. I'll go and gather some information first!"

With that, Yi Feng accelerated his flight.

Soon, he arrived at the towering western city gate, landing on the ground and blending into the crowd.

As he stepped through the gate, he saw rows of tall buildings on either side, with exotic beasts and rare mounts passing by. It was no less impressive than a capital city.

It was hard to believe that such a prosperous city existed on a small island tens of thousands of miles away from the mainland.

What he saw exceeded his expectations, and Yi Feng grew even more excited.

Striding forward, he headed toward a lively tavern by the roadside.

After being warmly greeted by the waiter, Yi Feng took a seat in a corner of the main hall, nibbling on snacks and sipping wine.

Eating wasn't the main point; his goal was to gather information about Sunlight Island. Taverns, being a melting pot of people, were the perfect place to hear the latest gossip.

Before long, he overheard the people at the next table gossiping.

"Did you hear? A few days ago, Liu Zhengfeng caused a scene at the auction and almost stole a treasure!"

"No way!"

"That old fool Liu Zhengfeng just reached the Heavenly Rank and already thinks he's invincible. He dared to disrupt the auction? Isn't that suicidal?"

"Exactly! He had no sense of his own limits. In the blink of an eye, the people from the Treasure Pavilion beat him to death on the spot. Several experts joined in, and he was dead in no time!"

"Haha, truly, men die for wealth, and birds die for food."

Yi Feng paused his chopsticks and raised his eyes, a glint of interest appearing in his gaze.

An auction that could sell treasures in such a place and casually kill a Heavenly Rank expert seemed quite formidable.

Perhaps he could give it a try?

As he pondered, the conversation continued.

"Eh, he's dead anyway, just a useless fool!"

"Brother Fang is right! Such a weakling, with no brains or strategy, dared to covet the treasures at the auction. He had it coming!"

"If I were to go, I wouldn't be so reckless. I'd disguise myself as someone from the Treasure Pavilion, steal the treasure, and flee. Who could stop me?"

"In my opinion, if there's really a valuable treasure, inviting a few experts to help seize it wouldn't be a bad idea!"

"True, true, ambushing them on the way is also a good strategy."

"Wow, I didn't expect Brother Liu to be so well-versed in this!"

"Not at all, how could I compare to Brother Fang!"

...

Their conversation gradually veered off track, openly discussing their robbery tactics, occasionally modestly downplaying their skills. To an outsider, it might have sounded like they were discussing some refined art.

Yi Feng listened with a face full of disbelief.

Robbery could be this casual?

Stealing and robbing were mentioned so casually, and ambushing someone on the road was spoken of so naturally. The "sixth brother" mentality was rampant. This place was truly "sunny."

Glancing around quietly, he noticed that the other patrons in the tavern were calmly eating and drinking, some even smiling as if such conversations were commonplace.

After witnessing all this, Yi Feng's worldview was thoroughly refreshed.

Wow.

Robbery was as natural as drinking water here. This island was indeed a den of villains.

Confirming his suspicions, Yi Feng felt somewhat relieved and began to see a glimmer of hope.

If others could rob and get killed, so could he!

This auction was definitely worth a shot!

If he was lucky and ran into some powerful experts, wouldn't that fulfill his dream of attending his own funeral?

Trying it out wouldn't hurt. If he succeeded, it would be a huge win!

The more Yi Feng thought about it, the more excited he became. He waved over the waiter.

"When is the next auction?"

The waiter smiled obsequiously, exceptionally polite and enthusiastic.

"Sir, you're in luck!"

"The auction is hosted by the Treasure Pavilion, held twice a month without fail. The next one is in two days!"

His answer was crisp and to the point, without prying further.

The waiter seemed to have dealt with many villains and treated Yi Feng as one, his every move cautious.

Hearing this, Yi Feng frowned slightly.

Two more days.

Since he was already here, he might as well wait.

Nodding, Yi Feng continued, "Waiter, do you have any rooms available? The cheaper, the better. I just need to stay for two days."

The waiter was momentarily stunned, then smiled and tentatively replied, "The lower-tier rooms cost ten spirit crystals per day. How does that sound, sir?"

Ten?!

Yi Feng felt a pang of pain, wanting to curse this black-market establishment!

But time was of the essence, and for the sake of his grand plan, he decided not to haggle too much. This small inn probably didn't have any experts worth his attention anyway.

Rubbing his nose, Yi Feng decided to bargain tactically.

"Do you have any for one?"

The waiter was choked by this question, his eyes widening!

They stared at each other for a while.

The waiter's mouth twitched as he forced a smile and nodded.

"Well..."

"Yes, yes! There's a room in the backyard for just one spirit crystal, but you'll have to share with others. Is that alright, sir?"

Yi Feng nodded in satisfaction.

"Sure, let's go."

He had slept in the wilderness plenty of times; having a room was more than enough. This wasn't about being stingy—it was about not letting a den of villains rip him off. In this small negotiation, the wisdom of life shone through!

The waiter, thoroughly impressed, led the way with a forced smile.

Passing through the main hall, they entered a small courtyard.

Yi Feng followed the direction indicated and walked through a small gate. A few tiled houses were crammed into a side courtyard, the smallest one looking dilapidated but relatively clean and tidy from a distance, as if someone lived there.

Just as Yi Feng pushed the door open, he suddenly saw someone hanging in mid-air!