Chapter 1177: The Banquet At Hongmen

"Sir! Island Master Sa has suddenly emerged from seclusion to host a banquet. This is surely a trap!"

"Sir, you must think twice. This banquet is not to be attended!"

Listening to their telepathic messages, Yi Feng smiled and reassured them.

"It's fine. I'll go and see for myself."

Yi Feng didn't say much, but in his heart, he was as clear as a mirror.

He had previously caught so many fish from their pond, even bringing dozens of people to fish several times. He had practically drained that black-hearted fish pond. How could they possibly invite him to a meal now?

It was definitely a Hongmen Banquet—a trap!

After waiting for several days, the mastermind had finally shown himself. Yi Feng couldn't wait to rush over at the speed of light!

Seeing the group's anxious telepathic exchanges, Elder Liu revealed a look of arrogance.

"Gentlemen, please calm down."

"The Island Master has explicitly ordered that both sect leaders must attend. There's no need to argue."

His tone was dripping with sarcasm, and his face bore the smug expression of a petty man who had gained the upper hand.

It was almost as if the words "revenge" were written all over his face.

Xu Baichuan and Luo Pengfei froze upon hearing this.

However, since the Island Master's order had been issued, they didn't have the courage to defy it. They were immediately caught in a dilemma.

Yi Feng, on the other hand, grew even more delighted.

Seeing Elder Liu acting so arrogantly on behalf of the Island Master only confirmed how powerful the Island Master must be. This made Yi Feng even more eager to meet him.

It wasn't until he noticed the two elders standing there in shock that he snapped out of his thoughts.

He was going to his death, but he couldn't drag others down with him!

A man must still uphold loyalty and righteousness!

Thinking this, Yi Feng quickly stepped forward.

"Brothers Xu and Luo, how about you two don't go? I'll represent us all!"

His noble words moved the two elders deeply.

But Elder Liu, emboldened by his authority, refused to back down.

"No!"

"This is the Island Master's order. All three of you must attend. The immortal beast carriage is ready. Please, let's depart."

As soon as he finished speaking, his open palm came swinging toward Yi Feng's face!

"Slap!"

A resounding slap sent Elder Liu reeling, stars dancing before his eyes.

"I'm going alone, so stop your nonsense!"

Yi Feng absolutely refused to harm others.

Slapping this guy not only vented some frustration but also helped draw more hatred toward himself.

It worked. Elder Liu crawled up from the ground, not daring to say another word, his face filled with resentment. He was clearly used to bullying the weak but cowering before the strong.

The two sect leaders were also stunned by Yi Feng's boldness, feeling even more moved.

They knew Yi Feng was stepping forward to protect them. Such righteousness needed no explanation!

Before the two could react, Yi Feng had already boarded the immortal beast carriage and departed. Elder Liu, clutching his face, followed closely behind, not daring to voice any further objections.

Having first taken away over a hundred Dao Transformation Sturgeons and then slapping Elder Liu, given Sa Donglai's vengeful and ruthless nature...

Sir Yi's trip was bound to be fraught with danger!

The more they thought about it, the more anxious they became.

Luo Pengfei gritted his teeth and turned to Xu Baichuan.

"Brother Xu!"

"Sir Yi has shown us immense kindness. How can we stand by and watch him go to this banquet alone? Even if it means death, we must accompany him!"

"Otherwise, how could we ever show our faces in the East Sea again?"

Xu Baichuan listened with a grave expression and, for once, spoke with great resolve.

"You're right, brother."

"The Island Master's intentions are clearly malicious. We cannot stand by and let Sir Yi go alone. Our cultivation has improved greatly. Even if we can't defeat that old scoundrel Sa Donglai, we can at least make our presence known!"

The two nodded solemnly and were about to tear through space when suddenly, ripples appeared in the air before them.

Two figures stepped out.

"Miss Lu? Elder Jiudao?"

"What brings you two here?"

Seeing the sudden appearance of the Wanbao Pavilion's representatives, both looking solemn and urgent, the two sect leaders were puzzled.

Lu Xinlan spoke directly.

"Greetings, Sect Leaders. Do you know where Sir Yi is?"

Luo Pengfei frowned and clasped his hands in salute.

"Sir Yi has been invited by the Island Master to attend a banquet. If you wish to see him, perhaps you should come another day. We..."

Before he could finish, Lu Xinlan's face turned pale.

"This is bad!"

"If Island Master Sa has invited Sir Yi to a banquet, it's surely a trap!"

As soon as she spoke, the two sect leaders looked at her in surprise.

"Are you two not here to visit, but to warn Sir Yi?"

Elder Jiudao nodded gravely.

"Indeed. Miss Lu was worried about Sir Yi's safety and came specifically to warn him. But it seems we're too late!"

As the three of them stood there in tense silence, Lu Xinlan clenched her teeth and spoke.

"Since things have come to this, we have no choice but to go to the Island Master's residence!"

Whoosh!

Her decisive words shocked the two sect leaders, who looked at her with newfound respect.

Despite her young age, Miss Lu was able to act so decisively. The journey ahead was fraught with danger, yet she didn't hesitate for a moment. With such a temperament, her future was bound to be extraordinary.

The four of them quickly reached an agreement and set off immediately.

When they stepped out of the spatial ripple again, the magnificent gates of the Island Master's residence came into view.

The long staircase, paved with top-grade immortal jade, was breathtakingly beautiful, like a path leading to a celestial palace. The gilded characters on the plaque above the gate were particularly striking, exuding an overwhelming sense of authority.

As they approached the gates of the Island Master's residence, the four of them, despite their different backgrounds, all wore solemn expressions.

But when they saw the white-robed figure about to enter the gates, they all cried out in surprise.

"Sir Yi!"

Hearing the call, Yi Feng turned around.

He saw the two sect leaders striding toward him, and the two from Wanbao Pavilion hurriedly climbing the jade steps, their faces filled with concern.

Without needing to hear their words, he understood their intentions.

Watching the four of them approach and bow, Yi Feng sighed helplessly.

"Ah..."

"Why must you all do this?"

He wanted to seek death, but he absolutely refused to drag others down with him. Yet these guys, whom he had finally managed to leave behind, had all followed him here.

Wasn't this just asking for trouble?

The two sect leaders smiled and clasped their hands in salute.

"Sir Yi, since you're attending a banquet with fine wine and delicacies, we shamelessly invite ourselves to join you. We hope you won't mind."

Lu Xinlan also nodded with a smile.

"Indeed."

"As the saying goes, 'share the joys and sorrows.' Since Sir Yi has been invited by the Island Master, why not bring us along?"

Though they all spoke with forced smiles, there was a hint of nervousness in their eyes.

Yi Feng saw it all clearly.

At this point, he couldn't blame them. Instead, he felt a warm sensation in his heart.

Though they all spoke lightly, they knew full well that danger awaited them. Yet they were still willing to accompany him. Such friendship was truly remarkable.

Over the past days, getting to know these sincere and loyal friends had made his journey worthwhile.

To have such friends in life—what more could one ask for?

If any danger arose later, he would bear it alone. Whether it was a trap or poison, he would shield them from it all!

This way, he could protect them while also fulfilling his quest for death.

A double win—truly a return to his youthful days.

Having made up his mind, Yi Feng sincerely clasped his hands in gratitude.

"I am deeply moved by your kindness."

"Since you all wish to attend the banquet, as the saying goes, 'there's no time like the present.' Let us go together!"

With that, Elder Liu, clutching his face, gritted his teeth and led the way, not daring to utter another word. Yi Feng and his friends strode forward with determination, stepping through the gates of the Island Master's residence!