Chapter 1179: The Old Bootlicker

Illusion...

This must be an illusion!

Both sides widened their eyes, completely unable to believe that the usually ruthless Island Lord Sa would utter such words at this moment.

Over a hundred Dao Transformation Sturgeons had been caught, yet he wasn't angry. Instead, he was praising the other party?

Wasn't this like swallowing one's pride?

Such a thing could never happen to Island Lord Sa!

The group was dumbfounded, all wearing expressions of disbelief.

Yi Feng also widened his eyes, unable to react.

Wasn't this supposed to be a confrontation?

Why was he suddenly so amiable...

This wasn't following the script!

Seeing the situation at a standstill, Yi Feng didn't know how to speak up. All eyes were focused on the main seat, making Sa Donglai feel even more panicked and embarrassed.

Fortunately, with his rich experience, he immediately spoke up to smooth things over.

"Sir, let's not discuss this matter for now. Let's start the banquet."

As he spoke.

Sa Donglai glanced at the wine table, seizing the opportunity to vent his anger and change the subject.

"Is this wine suitable for today's banquet?"

"I've only been in seclusion for a few days, and you all have become so negligent, even forgetting the etiquette of hosting guests on the island?!"

"Bring out new wine! The best wine! The best Ten Thousand Year Snow Brew!"

After a round of scolding.

The elders on the left suddenly woke up and hurriedly ordered the maids outside.

In a few moments.

Each wine table was adorned with the treasured Ten Thousand Year Snow Brew. The aroma of the wine filled the hall, stunning everyone into further silence!

In the blink of an eye.

The banquet's standard and the island lord's attitude had changed as drastically as heaven and earth!

Elder Liu looked at the Snow Brew on the table, completely dumbfounded.

Having followed the island lord for thousands of years and guarding the Snow Lake for a long time, he had made significant contributions. Yet, he had only smelled the aroma of the Snow Brew from afar when the island lord once caught a Dao Transformation Sturgeon.

Today, everyone had the chance to enjoy such fine wine.

Not only was there no punishment, but the island lord was also willing to share this immortal brew. It was simply unbelievable.

What was going on?

Was this a case of "courtesy before hostility"?

The originally tense atmosphere, filled with drawn swords and loaded crossbows, suddenly turned into a joyous and warm celebration. The banquet's atmosphere changed so quickly that it exceeded everyone's expectations.

Both sides began to show expressions of deep thought and suspicion.

Yi Feng was even more puzzled.

What the hell...

Just as the topic was brought up, the other party smiled in agreement and even served fine wine. All the words Yi Feng had prepared to provoke were stuck in his throat.

As the saying goes, you don't hit a smiling face.

Faced with such hospitality, how could he continue to pick a fight?

After sitting awkwardly for a few moments, Yi Feng tentatively looked over.

"Island Lord Sa."

"I really caught over a hundred Dao Transformation Sturgeons. Aren't you angry?"

As soon as he finished speaking, all eyes turned to him.

Sa Donglai, the focus of attention, was already smiling.

"Sir, you jest. How could I be angry..."

As he spoke, Sa Donglai opened the wine jar in front of him.

As the intoxicating aroma filled the air, the smile on his face grew even brighter!

"Sir Yi, you may not know this."

"The Snow Lake is rich in spiritual energy. I originally released many beloved spirit fish into it, but somehow these Dao Transformation Sturgeons appeared and ate all my spirit fish. It's truly hateful!"

As if recalling a painful memory, Sa Donglai gritted his teeth slightly!

After filling a cup with wine, he stood up and approached.

While pouring wine for Yi Feng, he continued to explain.

"Although the Dao Transformation Sturgeons are precious, they are truly detestable. Not only did they eat my spirit fish, but they also hid at the bottom of the lake all year round. It's utterly shameless!"

"If we were to drain the lake to catch them, it would damage the spiritual energy of the Snow Lake. I was truly at my wit's end! The only thing I could do was charge immortal crystals, hoping that renowned fishing experts would come to solve the problem."

"Until you arrived, Sir, and caught these hateful Dao Transformation Sturgeons, you relieved my hatred and restored clarity to the Snow Lake. I am more than grateful to you!"

As he finished speaking, the wine cup was also filled.

Sa Donglai raised his cup with a smile, full of genuine warmth.

This explanation made Yi Feng half-believing and half-doubting.

"So that's how it is..."

"If that's the case, then the Dao Transformation Sturgeons are like an invasive species from a previous life..."

Sa Donglai nodded repeatedly, and the two clinked their cups.

The harmonious and warm scene was like a reunion of old friends.

The others, however, were staring in shock, their faces filled with disbelief!

Ridiculous...

This is just ridiculous!

The Dao Transformation Sturgeons are clearly treasures. How could they be turned into pests with just a few words? The most exaggerated part was that these words came from the island lord himself, and he said it so convincingly!

The pained expression earlier seemed so real!

If it weren't for the fact that everyone present had lived on Sunshine Island for a long time, they might have been fooled by this nonsense!

What the hell is going on?

Wasn't this supposed to be a trap? How did the atmosphere change so quickly?

The island lord lying through his teeth was one thing, bringing out the treasured immortal brew was somewhat acceptable, but now he was spouting nonsense in front of everyone and even pouring wine for Sir Yi...

All his actions clearly showed he was an old bootlicker.

Is this still Island Lord Sa?

Xu Baichuan and Luo Pengfei stared in shock, various suspicions rising in their hearts, their faces showing subtle expressions of disbelief.

Next to them, Lu Xinlan.

Her beautiful eyes also trembled, her heart already in turmoil!

She had witnessed countless grand scenes since childhood.

But now, seeing the island lord's sudden change in attitude was too much to handle!

In just a few breaths.

The answer had already surfaced in her heart.

What kind of person is Island Lord Sa?

He would never treat an outsider with such leniency!

Unless...

Sir Yi's cultivation had reached a level that even he dared not offend, far surpassing everyone's previous guesses, to receive such treatment!

Such a level was definitely not the previously guessed sixth rank of the Heavenly Tier.

It could be seventh rank.

Eighth rank!

Or even stronger!?

Only then could someone like Sa Donglai lower himself to such an extent to curry favor!

From the first meeting, Sir Yi had shocked Island Lord Sa into changing his attitude. Sir Yi's cultivation was truly terrifying, and Island Lord Sa's sharp insight was beyond ordinary people. Truly worthy of being a ten-thousand-year-old monster.

Watching the situation change so drastically.

Lu Xinlan's heart trembled, her mind in turmoil. Even she could no longer hold much weight in this banquet!

The banquet suddenly fell silent.

The two sides sitting quietly were enveloped in an unprecedented shock!

Feeling the tense atmosphere, Yi Feng felt even more awkward.

Speechless.

What was supposed to be a confrontation had turned into a thank-you banquet!

Seeing the legendary ruthless island lord right in front of him, Yi Feng still couldn't give up.

"Island Lord Sa, I heard you are very formidable. Forget about the fish, but I repeatedly broke your rules by fishing. Aren't you angry at all?"

The suspicious gaze turned to him, and Sa Donglai instantly felt a chill in his heart!

Just one look.

He felt weak all over, not daring to show the slightest hint of defiance, like an ant under the gaze of a towering elephant, so terrified that he wanted to find a crack in the ground to hide in!

Too terrifying!

This kind of pressure was unprecedented!

At this moment, Elder Liu, who had been frowning and sitting in a daze, seemed to smell an opportunity for revenge and mustered the courage to add fuel to the fire.

"You..."

But as soon as he spoke, Island Lord Sa waved his hand to interrupt, urgently explaining!

"Sir, please understand."

"This is just a misunderstanding, not my intention. It must be this scoundrel, taking advantage of my reputation, causing trouble outside!"