Daily News: You promised yourself to be a fisherman, but you've become a martial arts god?

"Sixth Brother..."

"Oh no, Junior Brother Li!"

From the direction of the large, brocade-sailed ship came a girl's shout.

Li Nian looked in the direction of the sound.

Beside the magnificent, brocade-sailed ship, a girl in a turquoise dress with a bright, pretty face leaned out and waved enthusiastically at him with a smile.

Li Nian was taken aback and blurted out:

"Fifth Senior Sister!"

That's right.

The woman was none other than the fifth senior sister who secretly picked her nose and was somewhat unruly—

Meng Suxi!

After a moment of surprise, Li Nian regained her composure.

Meng Suxi is Bai Fengjia's bodyguard, so it's normal for them to be on the same ship.

"Greetings, Fifth Senior Sister!"

Li Nianchao greeted Meng Suxi with clasped hands.

"Junior brother, there's no need to be so polite."

Meng Suxi waved her hand, and said with delight:

"I learned you were working on Crescent Moon Island, but I didn't see you when I passed by yesterday. I never expected to run into you today!"

"fate."

Li Nian responded.

This body of water is behind Crescent Moon Island and is not within his patrol area; he didn't see it yesterday.

If it weren't for encountering Wu Changfeng, and to avoid unnecessary trouble, they wouldn't have sailed through the merchant waterway and encountered the Ruan family's merchant ship.

This fate was given to me by Wu Changfeng!

Meng Suxi suddenly remembered something, and with a light leap, she landed on Li Nian's small boat. She leaned close to Li Nian, and the two were less than an inch apart.

The girl's fragrance wafted into Li Nian's nose.

Really fragrant!

Meng Suxi, without showing her teeth, chuckled softly:

"Junior brother, do you remember the first time you saw me at the martial arts school?"

"Replying to Senior Sister, Junior Brother will remember this deeply!"

"Um?"

"The moment I saw you, Senior Sister, I was captivated by your beauty. It remains etched in my memory forever!"

Li Nian said in a very serious tone.

Every word came from the bottom of my heart.

Meng Suxi's delicate face flushed red, and she said inwardly with a hint of reproach:

"You old fool!"

"Aren't you ashamed..."

"You're smart to know what's good for you, humph!"

Li Nian changed the subject, feigning ignorance as she asked:

"Senior sister passed through here yesterday, presumably on her way to the prefectural city. Why has she returned today?"

Meng Suxi said:

"Originally, I accompanied Miss Fengjia to Chaoyuan Pavilion in the prefectural city to protect her as she broke through to the Dark Force realm."

"This morning, a letter came from the Ruan family, saying that the Ji family will hold a Mountain-Shaking Martial Arts Banquet around the end of the month. Those who win the top three prizes will be able to enter the Xuan Turtle Essence Pool for three days of cultivation."

"It is rumored that the Xuan Turtle Essence Pool is very beneficial for breaking through to the Dark Force realm, and it will help Miss break through to the Dark Force realm, so she should return to Qianhu County as soon as possible."

Breakthrough in internal energy cultivation during seclusion...

Li Nian understood.

Presumably, Wu Changfeng's treasure-hunting rat was looking at the Ruan family's merchant ship like it was a treasure, most likely because Bai Fengjia was going into seclusion to break through to the Dark Force realm, and she was carrying pills or other good things.

Lost in thought, Meng Suxi sighed inwardly and said:

"My cultivation level is too low, otherwise I would definitely give it a try."

"If I can enter the Xuan Turtle Essence Pool and break through to the Dark Force realm, I will be satisfied with my life."

She has been practicing Blood Refinement for over half a year, and has only opened three levels so far. Breaking through to Bone Refinement is still a long way off, let alone Dark Force.

Li Nian comforted her:

"Senior sister, there's no need to sigh. I believe it's only a matter of time before you reach the Dark Force realm."

"You, the sixth brother, are quite caring."

Meng Suxi smiled sweetly and promised:

"If I break through to the Inner Strength realm, feel free to ask for anything, and I will definitely fulfill your request!"

As he spoke, he patted his bulging chest with a hearty laugh.

Rippling waves.

"Miss, may I ask if the Xuan Turtle Essence Pool you just mentioned is the unique spiritual realm of the Mountain Shaking Camp, one of the ten major military camps?"

At this moment, Wu Changfeng, who was standing at the edge of the awning, asked a question.

Startled by the sound, Meng Suxi instinctively tried to grab something, so she grabbed Li Nian's arm and looked at Wu Changfeng warily.

Her attention was focused on Li Nian, and she didn't see Wu Changfeng.

Looking at her now, Meng Suxi felt an unprecedented masculine aura emanating from her, making her blush and shyly ask Li Nian:

"Junior brother, who is this gentleman?"

"Senior sister, don't be afraid. This brother is a new friend of mine, and he is also the elder brother of one of our junior brothers, Wu Changfeng."

Li Nian explained.

Upon hearing this, Meng Suxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After calming himself down, he said:

"Brother Wu, what you said earlier is correct. That Xuan Turtle Essence Pool is indeed the Spirit Realm of the Shaking Mountain Camp!"

"I've heard that the spiritual energy here is as swirling as smoke, and the primordial essence is overflowing. Martial artists who cultivate here can advance their cultivation by leaps and bounds in a single day!"

"Furthermore, the Ji family has spared no expense in acquiring talent this time. Not only have they granted the top three finishers at the Martial Banquet the opportunity to enter the Xuan Turtle Essence Pool, but they will also promote them to important military positions, ensuring a bright future for them!"

"Haha, I see!"

Wu Changfeng raised his head and laughed loudly.

His expression immediately turned serious, he stood with his hands behind his back, and said in a hearty manner:

"A true man is born between heaven and earth; he should join the army and go to the battlefield, protecting his homeland with his blood and flesh, and pacifying the four directions with his martial skills!"

"I, Wu Changfeng, will attend this martial arts banquet!"

He's so handsome!

Looking at the bold and imposing Wu Changfeng, Meng Suxi's eyes sparkled with admiration, and her heart pounded as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

After a moment, Meng Suxi shook her head repeatedly, wondering:

"What's wrong with me? I'm not a lecher, so why am I so shy around a man I just met?"

"Furthermore, even if Wu Changfeng is handsome, he's not as handsome as Junior Brother Li. How can he be so attractive..."

Li Nian, who was standing to the side, noticed the change in Meng Suxi's expression.

He exclaimed inwardly:

"A person destined for greatness is truly destined for greatness; they have their own aura and are incredibly attractive to the opposite sex!"

A person born under a certain destiny has their physical form and temperament shaped by fate and fortune, possessing a unique charm that captivates people from birth.

The book *The Great Explanation of the Qi and Fortune of Heaven and Earth* states: Cai Xu of Ouyue possessed a destiny bestowed upon him, yet he was unaware of it. He believed himself to be exceptionally handsome and skilled in singing and dancing, attracting the attention of the opposite sex. He entered the opera troupe as a performer, but after two and a half years, his destiny faded, and he became just another ordinary person...

Lost in thought, a woman's clear, cold voice came from the large ship:

"Xiao Meng, why did you stop the boat?"

Li Nian looked up and saw a woman in a white dress, as white as snow, standing on the edge of the deck, surrounded by maids.

The woman's skin was as white as frost and jade, her eyebrows were sharp and clear like distant mountains, without a trace of femininity, and her phoenix eyes were clear and cold, as if they contained a bottomless cold pool. Her gaze swept over people with a sense of indifference that kept them at a distance.

Her nose was straight and delicate, her lips were pale and unadorned, and her stunning face was aloof and detached, without a trace of smile. Her black hair was all neatly tied up, with only a translucent jade hairpin inserted at an angle, and a few strands of hair fell lightly by her temples in the wind.

Her figure was slender yet graceful, her white robes fluttered in the wind, her posture was aloof and upright, and her brows were full of detachment and arrogance. She stood quietly on the deck, like an ice goddess under the moon, cold and noble, aloof and unapproachable.

beautiful!

Very aloof!

Bai Fengjia, one of the Four Heroes of Qianhu!

Li Nian's gaze sharpened.

Although he had never met Bai Fengjia, he could guess her identity from her appearance and aura with a high degree of accuracy!

"Excuse me, miss!"

Meng Suxi clasped her hands in apology, bowed her head, and explained:

"I ran into my junior brother who was on temporary assignment on Crescent Moon Island. In a moment of excitement, I stopped the boat without permission. I'm going to get on the boat now."

"Now that you've finished exchanging pleasantries with your junior brother, board the ship and return to the city."

Bai Fengjia's tone was cold, devoid of any emotion.

After saying that, he glanced down at Li Nian and Wu Changfeng.

At that moment, Wu Changfeng also looked up.

The two looked at each other.

Bai Fengjia, who was usually as cold as ice, suddenly blushed and her beautiful eyes panicked.

Seeing this, Li Nian shook her head helplessly, thinking to herself:

"Another one has fallen!"