Chapter 1183: Let Me Give It A Try

Black Island.

At the headquarters of the Treasure Pavilion, towering halls and pavilions were hidden among the clouds. In the most exquisite inner chamber, two people were leisurely sipping tea and chatting, exuding an air of refined elegance.

A woman in a luxurious long skirt gently pushed a teacup forward with her jade-like hand.

"The trial period is almost over, and everything will soon be settled."

Her soft voice carried an unshakable confidence, and her beautiful face was untouchable. Every movement she made radiated an innate, supreme nobility.

As the eldest daughter of the Treasure Pavilion, Lu Shuyao had been born into unparalleled prestige. Despite her young age, she already possessed the commanding presence of a high-ranking figure that inspired awe.

Even Pei Songhe, who sat across from her and had a cultivation level of the sixth rank, could only smile politely and accept the teacup.

"The outcome of this trial has long been decided. The Treasure Pavilion will undoubtedly fall under your control in the future, Miss. I offer my congratulations in advance."

Lu Shuyao nodded slightly.

"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Pei."

"It's a pity that my younger sister still refuses to give up. Even when she was sent to Sunshine Island, she still harbored some competitive spirit. Now that she's returning, I fear she won't let things go easily."

Her words carried a clear implication, and Pei Songhe quickly clasped his hands and smiled.

"You are too modest, Miss."

"Miss Xinlan has been on Sunshine Island. In terms of auction performance, she certainly cannot compare to you. As for her connections with guest advisors, they are even more insignificant."

"Such a remote outer island—how could it possibly attract any decent talent?"

"If you are concerned, I am willing to go and advise her beforehand. I believe Miss Xinlan will come to understand the situation."

Lu Shuyao smiled and looked at him, feigning a hint of reluctance.

"Mr. Pei, are you truly willing to share my burden?"

"With your status as a sixth-rank cultivator, it seems a bit beneath you to go to such trouble to persuade her. I truly feel uneasy about this."

Pei Songhe slowly waved his hand, his smile growing wider.

"Haha."

"Miss, you jest. With my meager cultivation, it is already a great honor to serve you."

His flattery flowed effortlessly.

Lu Shuyao finally nodded with a smile.

"Then I shall trouble you, Mr. Pei. If you find that you cannot persuade my younger sister, a little 'reminder' would not be out of place."

As she spoke, her jade-like finger lightly tapped the table.

A stream of light gathered on the tea table, revealing an intricately carved brocade box. Even before it was opened, a refreshing fragrance filled the room, far more enticing than the tea in their cups.

"This is a 50,000-year-old East Sea Enlightenment Tea. Please accept it, Mr. Pei. Over the years, your loyalty has not gone unnoticed. I trust that this time, you will not disappoint me?"

Whoosh!

Pei Songhe was overjoyed at the sound and stood up respectfully, clasping his hands.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Miss. I will not fail in my mission!"

By the time he stood up, the beauty across from him had already left.

Pei Songhe carefully picked up the brocade box, his eyes filled with excitement.

The 50,000-year-old East Sea Enlightenment Tea was a treasure that, once consumed, would grant profound insights into the Dao. Even on Black Island, only the most prominent figures had the chance to enjoy such a treasure.

And all he had to do was agree to a small task to receive such a reward. If word got out, countless old monsters would be green with envy.

Choosing to follow the eldest miss had indeed been the right decision!

As the saying goes, a wise man knows when to bend.

Even if he was being used as a pawn to teach Lu Xinlan a lesson, so what?

The dignity of a sixth-rank cultivator was nothing compared to tangible benefits.

As long as he handled this matter flawlessly, when the eldest miss took control of the Treasure Pavilion in the future, he would surely have even more opportunities.

Dealing with a few natives from an outer island would be as easy as snapping his fingers!

The more he thought about it, the more confident he became.

Pei Songhe put away the brocade box and, with an air of pride, vanished into the void.

...

A million miles away.

A flying ship was crossing the sea.

A gentle breeze brushed their faces as the ship soared through the clouds.

Below, islands of various sizes flashed by, and the scenery along the way was breathtaking. Yi Feng sat quietly on the ship, sipping tea and chatting, listening to the others talk about the customs and traditions of the islands. The journey was filled with joy and relaxation.

As another pot of tea was finished.

Sitting beside him, Sa Donglai, ever attentive, immediately offered his own珍藏.

"This is a bit of tea I've collected. It's light and refreshing. Would you like to try it, sir?"

Yi Feng clasped his hands in thanks, politely declining.

"Thank you, Island Master Sa. Later, I'll cook some fish, and we can enjoy the tea before eating."

Seeing Sa Donglai chatting and laughing with Yi Feng.

Xu Baichuan and Luo Pengfei were grinding their teeth in frustration!

Damn it!

That old fox had beaten them to it again!

As frustrated as they were.

They could tell from the aroma that Sa Donglai's珍藏 was East Sea Enlightenment Tea, with a rich and intense fragrance, likely tens of thousands of years old...

They didn't have anything of that caliber!

They couldn't seize the opportunity, and their resources couldn't match his.

The two could only sigh in regret.

After exchanging a few glances, they began to rack their brains, trying to think of something they could use during the fish feast.

The three of them were constantly competing.

Every glance they exchanged was filled with countless schemes.

This kind of situation was impossible for an ordinary person to navigate.

Even Lu Xinlan felt somewhat powerless.

Helpless.

She could only obediently sit by Yi Feng's side, ready to pour tea and water.

The once-famous Chen Jiudao, seeing such fierce competition, was completely overwhelmed. Even the chance to pour water was gone, and he could only sit with his hands tucked in, looking miserable...

Just as they were busy brewing tea.

The sky not far away suddenly split open!

"Boom!!!"

With a deafening roar, the sky seemed to have been cleaved in two by a sword. Terrifying ripples spread out for thousands of miles, and even the sea below was stirred into massive waves!

Yi Feng and the others looked up at the sound.

From the rift, a man stepped out, with a long beard and white temples.

He stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an invincible aura!

His cold eyes looked down from above, as if everyone below was nothing more than ants to be crushed at will.

A terrifying pressure enveloped the heavens and the earth, and the group's expressions changed instantly as they stood up!

Lu Xinlan quickly formed a hand seal, and the flying ship came to a halt in mid-air. Everyone felt an immense pressure, as if an insurmountable chasm had appeared before them, making it impossible to move forward!

Seeing the flying ship suspended in mid-air, Pei Songhe, standing in the sky, looked down with indifference.

Only when he caught sight of Lu Xinlan did he finally speak.

"I am Pei Songhe, a guest advisor of Miss Lu!"

His domineering words immediately made Lu Xinlan's expression turn grave.

"It's indeed someone sent by my elder sister. She must not want me to return, which is why she sent such a powerful expert!"

Hearing this, Sa Donglai also showed signs of pressure.

"A guest advisor of Miss Lu?"

"No wonder his cultivation is so profound. Even I can't see through his depth. This person is at least at the late sixth rank, possibly even the seventh rank!"

"Even if all of us combined, we would be no match for him..."

Whispers spread, and the group was too shocked to move.

Even a guest advisor was a sixth or seventh-rank expert. The top forces of Black Island were truly terrifying!

Such legendary experts were rarely encountered in the past. Even though their own cultivation had improved, they knew they were no match. With just one glance, they felt the vast difference between them.

The situation had suddenly become tense, and the pressure was almost suffocating!

But Yi Feng's interest was piqued.

Someone was causing trouble?

And possibly a sixth or seventh-rank expert?

Such a level of cultivation might not necessarily be able to kill him, but it was rare to encounter someone like this. It was worth a try!

Looking at the imposing figure standing in the sky with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of invincibility.

Yi Feng grew more and more intrigued and slowly stood up.

"Since there's an expert here, I should take a look."

His calm voice echoed, and the group immediately turned to him with excitement!