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The sky in the east was turning pale and river fog was spreading over the deck.

Zu Qianqiu suddenly stood up and straightened his clothes: "It's getting late, I should leave now. If I continue talking, I'm afraid it will be taboo."

Yi Huawei stood up and said, "Brother Zu, what you said is very true. It is a great honor to have such a good chat with you today. If there is a chance in the future, we can have a drink together again."

Zu Qianqiu smiled back and saluted: "Brother Yi, you are too polite. I am honored to meet a soulmate today. See you later."

Yi Huawei looked at Zu Qianqiu's back and couldn't help but remind him again: "Mr. Zu, be careful on the road."

Zu Qianqiu paused, turned around and nodded at him, then opened the cabin door and stepped into the morning filled with river fog. His figure gradually blurred in the fog and soon disappeared.

Yi Huawei and Yue Lingshan walked onto the deck, looking in the direction where Zu Qianqiu left, and were silent for a moment. The river was still filled with fog, and the lantern on the bow swayed gently in the breeze, emitting a faint light.

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At dawn, the wind from the Yellow River was a bit cool, blowing on people's faces, making them feel refreshed and excited. The boat's ropes were untied, and the anchor was slowly pulled up, making a dull sound. The boat swayed slightly, and with the shouts of the boatmen, it slowly sailed downstream of the Yellow River.

At this time, the dawn was just beginning to appear, and a faint golden hue appeared on the horizon. The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and clouds of white mist were floating over the river surface. These white mists were like a layer of gauze, covering the rolling muddy water. Looking around, it was a vast expanse of white, with no end in sight.

The boat moved forward slowly, the bow split the fog, making a rustling sound, and the fog was stirred and rolled, like a living thing. Yi Huawei stood at the bow, took a deep breath, and felt that his chest was filled with the fresh air, and his heart was refreshed. Yue Lingshan beside him was also attracted by the magnificent scenery, and looked around with her eyes wide open.

After half an hour, the sun gradually rose, and the sunlight penetrated the fog and sprinkled on the river. The river was sparkling, like countless golden fish jumping. The boat continued to sail, and the hull swayed gently with the water, making a creaking sound. The boatmen skillfully manipulated the sails and oars, and sweat rolled down their foreheads and dripped onto the deck.

Yi Huawei was watching intently when he suddenly heard Lu Dayou beside him shout, "Second Senior Brother, look!"

Yi Huawei looked in the direction of his finger and saw a small boat with sails spread, sailing towards him.

The wind was blowing from the east at the time, and the blue sail of the boat was bulging, catching the wind, and it was moving rapidly upstream against the current. As the boat got closer, one could clearly see the slender and graceful feet on the sail, which were obviously the feet of a woman.

The disciples all whispered to each other. The boat came to the front in a moment, and there was a faint singing voice coming from the boat. The singing was soft, the tune was strange, and the lyrics were not clear. But the tone was low and gentle, like a sigh or a groan. The singing changed and became more ambiguous, full of joy and wildness.

The Huashan Sect's young men and women blushed immediately, some lowered their heads, some turned their heads away. Yue Buqun frowned slightly, thinking that the song was a little inappropriate. Yue Lingshan blushed with shame and quickly closed her eyes.

Ning Zhongze's face darkened and he cursed in a low voice: "What kind of monster is that?"

Suddenly, a woman's voice was heard in the boat, saying, "Is Master Yue of the Huashan Sect on board?" The voice was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze, gently brushing against people's hearts.

Ning Zhongze hurriedly whispered to Yi Huawei, "Wei'er, ignore her!" As he said that, he reached out and pulled Yi Huawei's sleeve.

The woman then said, "We really want to see what Master Yue looks like, is that possible?"

The voice became more and more gentle, with a hint of coquettishness.

As the voice fell, a woman jumped out of the boat and stood at the bow. She was wearing a blue shirt and pants with white flowers, and an embroidered apron from chest to knees, which was bright and eye-catching. She had a pair of huge gold earrings hanging from her ears, as big as the mouth of a wine glass.

The woman was about 27 or 28 years old, with slightly yellowish skin and huge, black eyes. A colorful belt was blown forward by the wind. Her feet were bare, and her toes were round and shiny in the sun. Although the woman's appearance was not absolutely beautiful, she exuded a unique charm, especially her voice, which was beautiful and moving, and people could not forget it. Looking at her attire, she was definitely not a Han woman.

In an instant, the Huashan Sect's boat was drifting downstream, and was about to collide with the small boat. At this critical moment, the small boat made a flexible turn, turned around, and lowered the sail. The small boat sailed steadily along with the large ship, with almost no shaking.

Yue Buqun suddenly remembered something and took two steps forward, standing at the bow of the boat. He asked solemnly, "Is this girl a subordinate of Sect Leader Lan of the Yunnan Five Immortals Sect?"

The woman giggled, her laughter clear and pleasant, and said softly, "You have good vision, but you are only half right. I am from the Yunnan Five Immortals Sect, but I am not a subordinate of Sect Leader Lan."

As she spoke, she tilted her head and looked at Yue Buqun with sparkling eyes.

Yue Buqun stood at the bow, clasped his hands together, and respectfully said, "My name is Yue Buqun. May I ask your name, young lady? I am sorry to see you on the river. What advice do you have for me?"

The woman laughed and said, "A girl from the Miao family, I don't understand your bookish words. Please say it again."

Yue Buqun was slightly stunned, then asked patiently: "Excuse me, young lady, what is your last name?"

The woman laughed again and said, "You already knew my last name, and yet you ask me again."

Yue Buqun said: "I don't know your surname, that's why I'm asking."

The woman laughed and said, "You are so old, and your beard is so long, and you clearly know my last name, but you still have to ask me."

Although these words were quite rude, her friendly expression and bright smile on her face did not give people the sense of hostility at all.

Yue Buqun said: "The girl is making fun of you."

The woman refused to give in and continued to ask with a smile, "Master Yue, what's your last name?"

Yue Buqun said: "Young lady, you know my last name is Yue, but you ask me even though you already know the answer."

Ning Zhongze was displeased by the woman's frivolous words and whispered, "Ignore her."

Yue Buqun stretched his left hand behind his back and shook it gently a few times, signaling Madam Yue not to say anything more. He kept his eyes fixed on the woman, secretly alert in his heart.

The woman looked at Yue Buqun and said, "You already know my last name, why are you asking me even though you already know it?"

Yue Buqun immediately bowed to the woman and said, "Please pay your respects to Sect Leader Lan and ask if he is well with you, Yue Buqun of Huashan."

The woman opened her big round eyes, rolled her eyeballs around a few times, and asked with a look of surprise, "Why do you call me 'old lady'? Am I very old?" As she spoke, she reached out and touched her cheek, as if to confirm her age.

Yue Buqun was shocked and took a half step back, a look of shock on his face. He said, "Girl...you...you are the Five Immortals Sect...Master Lan..."

Yue Buqun knew that the Five Immortals Sect was an extremely sinister and cruel sect, and the name "Five Immortals" was just a compliment. People in the martial arts world called it the Five Poison Sect behind their backs. In fact, more than a hundred years ago, the real name of this sect was the Five Poison Sect, and most of the founders and important figures in the sect were Miao people from Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Hunan. Later, several Han people joined the sect and felt that the word "Five Poisons" was not elegant, so they changed it to "Five Immortals". The Five Immortals Sect is good at using miasma, poison, and poison, and is comparable to the "Hundred Medicine Sect".

Most of the followers of the Five Immortals Sect are Miao people. Although their poisoning schemes are not as good as those of the Hundred Medicine Sect, their strangeness is more elusive. It is rumored in the martial arts world that the Hundred Medicine Sect uses poisons, which is hard to guard against, but after being poisoned, you can finally understand the truth by carefully thinking about it. However, after being poisoned by the Five Poison Sect, even if the poisoner explains in detail, it is often hard to believe. Its strangeness is really beyond common sense.

The woman smiled and said, "I am Lan Fenghuang. Didn't you know that long ago? I'm telling you, I'm from the Five Immortals Sect, but I'm not a subordinate of Sect Leader Lan. In the Five Immortals Sect, except for Lan Fenghuang herself, who else is not a subordinate of Lan Fenghuang?"

As he spoke, he began to laugh, and his laughter echoed on the river.

Yue Buqun only knew that the leader of the Five Immortals Sect was named Lan. After hearing her say this, he realized that her name was Lan Fenghuang. Looking at her colorful outfit, she was indeed somewhat similar to the legendary phoenix. At that time, the maiden names of Han women were kept secret until the marriage and the engagement ceremony, when the husband's family would perform the "asking for the name" ceremony, and then they would be told. Although the martial arts world was not so rigid, it was definitely not the case that girls' names were casually called. This Miao girl actually called herself in public on the river without any shyness. She was generous and generous, but her voice was still extremely charming.

Yue Buqun bowed and said, "So it is Master Lan who has come in person. I am sorry for being disrespectful. I wonder what Master Lan has to say to you?"

Lan Fenghuang smiled and said:
"I am illiterate, what can I teach you? Unless you come and teach me. Look at your appearance, you really look like a teacher. You want to teach me to read, right? I am very stupid, and you Han people are full of tricks, I can't learn."

As he spoke, he shook his head with a playful look on his face.

Yue Buqun thought, "I wonder if she is pretending to be stupid, or if she really doesn't understand the word 'see you'. Looking at her expression, it seems that she is not pretending." Then he said, "Master Lan, what do you want?"

Lan Fenghuang smiled, tilted her head slightly, and asked curiously: "Is Yue Huawei your junior brother or your apprentice?"

Yue Buqun said: "I am your disciple."

Lan Fenghuang stretched out her hand to smooth the hair beside her ear and said, "Well, I want to see if he can do it."

Yue Buqun frowned slightly, looking somewhat embarrassed. He said, "It is inconvenient for me to pay my respects to the leader."

Lan Fenghuang opened her round eyes wide, her face full of surprise, and asked curiously: "Paying homage? I don't want him to pay homage to me. He is not a subordinate of my Five Immortals Sect, why should I ask him to pay homage to me? Besides, he is someone else's... hehe... someone else's good friend. Even if he wants to pay homage to me, I dare not accept it. I heard that Master Yue is as handsome as Pan An, and his martial arts are unmatched among the younger generation. We Miao girls admire this kind of heroic young man the most, so I want to meet him. There is no need to ask him to come out, I will come here myself."

As he said this, he pretended to jump onto the boat.

Yue Buqun hurriedly said, "I dare not trouble you, Master." He stretched out his hands and made a gesture to stop him.

Lan Fenghuang giggled and said, "What do you mean by big or small?" She lightly jumped onto the bow of the Huashan Sect's boat. Her movements were light and agile, like a nimble bird. When she landed, the boat just shook slightly.

Yue Buqun saw that she was agile but did not seem to have any great martial arts skills, so he immediately stepped back two steps and blocked the entrance to the cabin. He frowned and felt very embarrassed.

The Five Immortals Sect has always been very difficult to deal with. To fight against such an evil cult, one cannot rely solely on real martial arts. This is why he is very polite to Lan Fenghuang.

The Five Poison Sect is a big gang in the martial arts world. Logically, they should not stop their leader from coming in person. However, they would be worried if they allowed a person with all kinds of strange and poisonous creatures all over his body to enter the cabin.

Yue Buqun did not move aside, thinking that it would be best to ask Yi Huawei to come out and meet him at the bow. He called out, "Wei'er, Master Lan wants to see you, come out and meet him quickly."

Hearing the call from his master, Yi Huawei straightened his clothes and walked out of the cabin steadily. When he saw Lan Fenghuang, he was slightly stunned. Lan Fenghuang's unique dress and charming temperament moved his heart. He took a step forward, clasped his hands together, and said respectfully: "I am Yi Huawei, meeting Master Lan."

Lan Fenghuang looked Yi Huawei up and down, with an admiring look in her eyes, and said with a smile: "You are indeed a handsome man, no wonder people always mention you."

Yi Huawei knew who she was talking about and smiled: "Master Lan, you are too kind!"

Yue Buqun stood aside, watching this scene, feeling a little uneasy. He didn't know what Lan Fenghuang's purpose was this time, but he was secretly alert, ready to deal with any possible changes at any time.

Lan Fenghuang circled around Yi Huawei, and suddenly reached out to touch his cheek, laughing and saying, "Look at your face, it's even more tender than a girl's."

"Girl, men and women should not touch each other!"

Yi Huawei quickly took a step back, his face full of embarrassment.

Upon seeing this, Yue Buqun took a step forward, stood in front of Yi Huawei, and said, "Master Lan, please respect yourself."

Lan Fenghuang chuckled and said, "Master Yue, why are you so nervous? I won't eat him."

At this time, the boat continued to sail on the Yellow River, the river was rushing, the waves were roaring, and the boatmen stopped their work and looked at the scene on the bow curiously.

Yue Buqun and Lan Fenghuang looked at each other, the atmosphere was a little tense. Yi Huawei stood aside, feeling uneasy.

Lan Fenghuang suddenly turned around, walked to the side of the boat, looked at the surging river, and said, "Master Yue, I came here today to invite Master Yue to visit my Five Immortals Sect."

Yue Buqun's face changed and he said, "Master Lan, I have many things to deal with and I am afraid I cannot go."

Lan Fenghuang turned around and looked at Yue Buqun, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes. She smiled and said, "Master Yue, are you giving me no face?"

Yue Buqun knew that if he refused directly, he would probably anger Lan Fenghuang and cause trouble. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Master Lan, I am very grateful for your kindness. But I really can't get away. Why don't I visit you in person some other day?"

Lan Fenghuang frowned, looking a little unhappy. She was silent for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "Forget it, let him go today. But, Sect Master Yue, don't forget what you said."

Yue Buqun immediately cupped his hands and said, “Of course, of course.”

Lan Fenghuang glanced at Yi Huawei again and said, "Master Yue, don't let me down next time."

After saying this, she jumped lightly and returned to her boat. The boat quickly raised the sail and sailed away, gradually disappearing from everyone's sight.

Yue Buqun looked at the boat going away, and the stone in his heart finally fell to the ground. He turned around and said to Yi Huawei: "Wei'er, be more careful in the future. The Five Immortals Sect is not easy to mess with."

Yi Huawei nodded and said, "Disciple understands."

(End of this chapter)