I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 605: Chapter 553: Reunion with an Old ‘Acquaintance’ in a Foreign Land (Yue Monthly Pass 1000 Bonus Chapter)

When Jiang Yuebai arrived at Fengming Island on the eastern side of Meihua Village, the area was already filled with all sorts of tower ships, music blaring, and lights and decorations everywhere.

The main reason for her tardiness was that dealing with the Dream Demon had taken up quite a bit of her time.

Although she had managed to trap the Dream Demon, there was no way to contract it. The Nightmare was quite stubborn, impervious to threats or persuasion, ready to die rather than submit.

Having seen the cute and gentle Dream Demon beside Anan, she had thought all Dream Demons were like that, but instead, she encountered one that was tough to handle.

Having no other choice, Jiang Yuebai finally gave up, temporarily confining it in the Heaven Net Immortal Locking Array within the Lotus Platform Cave Heaven, intending to ask Anan in a dream later to see if there was any way to subdue it.

After disembarking from the ferry, Jiang Yuebai presented her invitation and a simple gift, entering Fengming Island.

Being just a somewhat famous Loose Cultivator, none of the disciples of the Xiong Family even checked what she had brought, probably not expecting much.

Before, she had heard that Xiong Family disciples would announce guests loudly as they arrived, such as who from which Noble Family was present. When it was her turn, it would merely be, ’True Monarch, feel free to act as you wish.’

She assumed the same would apply even if she claimed to be from the Heavenly Interence Sect, as few in the Upper Realm knew of the sect’s name.

Fengming Island was filled with peach groves, the climate here being pleasant. The specially cultivated peach blossoms bloomed perpetually, never wilting, creating a scene of cherry pink.

Aside from pavilions for rest spread across the island, there were only two Octagonal Exquisite Towers standing at the center of Fengming Island, symbolizing the harmonious union of phoenixes.

It is said that this island was created through a lavish expenditure by the largest commercial association in the Nine Rivers Realm, Wansheng Building, deliberately constructed in this manner and rented out to major Noble Families for gatherings, Nascent Soul ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, and similar grand occasions.

The people on the island were few; basically, those who could come were Nascent Soul Cultivators. Low-level disciples of the Xiong Family traversed the island, serving these Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Divinity Transformation Cultivators were all invited into the Octagonal Exquisite Tower and personally entertained by the elders of the Xiong Family.

Cultivators in the Refining Void Stage and above would not attend such gatherings, as upon reaching the Refining Void Stage, one must sever delusions from oneself and refrain from getting embroiled in worldly affairs.

Typically, in various family sects, Cultivators in the Refining Void Stage and above remain secluded from the world.

Golden Core Cultivators all gathered on tower ships outside the island. Jiang Yuebai did not recognize any of the Nascent Soul Cultivators on the island, so she wandered around, listening to their conversations.

Since they neither transmitted sound nor set up any Sound Insulation Barriers, it was clear the topics discussed were suitable for eavesdropping.

Jiang Yuebai listened intently and heard them discussing cultivation insights or recent acquisitions of new materials, places they had explored, and any fortuitous encounters.

Yet, up to now, Jiang Yuebai still did not know who the Xiong Family’s new Clan Leader was marrying.

"Fang Family from the Loujin Realm, Iron Palm Master has arrived—"

As the announcement sounded above Fengming Island, Jiang Yuebai’s ears twitched, hearing a hearty, robust laughter echoing.

"Hahaha, Old Brother Yann Qing, I have personally come to congratulate my nephew on his great joy, will you not come out swiftly to welcome me!"

A red-faced male cultivator, eight feet tall with disheveled hair, flew in the sky. With a robust frame and tiger-like eyes, his unbridled and unyielding aura was intimidating to witness.

He swept over the heads of the crowd, his aura at the Peak of Divinity Transformation exerting pressure on all Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Behind him followed a frail Late-Stage Nascent Soul male cultivator. His feminine features appeared delicate and attractive, dressed in a white robe, holding a folding fan, with a constant air of sickness that seemed resistant to leave his face, appearing not quite like a living person.

Jiang Yuebai’s eyes flickered, noting this male cultivator was not alive but a Dharma Body practicing the Incense Fire Dao.

"Your presence, Iron Palm Master, brings immense honor. Please, come inside."

From the tower emerged an elder in elegant attire, possessing mid-stage Divinity Transformation cultivation, who was the Xiong Family’s Supreme Elder Xiong Yanqing, greeting and leading Iron Palm Master inside with a smile.

Jiang Yuebai genuinely did not expect to encounter Iron Palm Master here.

Upon first reaching the Upper Realm, she, along with Anan and Xie Jingshan, had fallen into the Iron Palm Realm and had heard countless tales of this Iron Palm Master.

Loujin Realm Fang Family?

The Loujin Realm falls under the Western White Tiger Star Alliance’s realm. Could this Fang Family be ancestors to the one in Kongfang City within the Earth Spiritual Realm?

At the very least, judging from the ability to manifest a Barbarian God Illusion from the Barbarian God Skill, it bore a strong resemblance to the Giant Barbarian Bloodline seen in disciples of the Kongfang City Fang Family.

Whispers arose around, centering around Iron Palm Master’s appearance, taking over the conversation with many even opening their Sound Insulation Barriers.

Luckily, anticipating eavesdropping convenience earlier, Jiang Yuebai had already placed White Vine underground.

"...No one can figure out what the new Clan Leader of Xiong Family was thinking, choosing someone from the Fang Family. The conduct of this Fang Family is really...tsk~"

"Are you referring to the earlier incident regarding the Earth Spiritual Realm? I’ve heard a bit about it too, though it almost amounted to tribal extermination, the fact that Fang Family’s Refining Void Star Monarch ignored the strict laws of the Nine Great Star Alliances and directly attacked the Earth Spiritual Realm, annihilating a clan, definitely goes too far."

"Indeed, though the Star Alliance later reprimanded them, it was just a slap on the wrist. The Fang Family truly lives up to their name as descendants of Giant Barbarians, acting impulsively and brutishly without any sense of morality."

"The Xiong Family is also a Martial Arts Family, so it’s not surprising if the new Family Head of the Xiong Family took a liking to someone from the Fang Family. After the two clans wed, they’ll exchange resources and grow together, perhaps with the Fang Family’s cultivation techniques and resources, the Xiong Family might even surpass the Zhuge Family."

"I would prefer it wouldn’t be so. The Zhuge Family has always been uncontentious, wholeheartedly delving into the Puppetry Path. With the war raging in the south of Ziwei Star Alliance, it is the Zhuge Family that has been supplying heavy crossbow mechanisms and combat puppets at low prices to fend off the Demon Clan. In terms of character and conduct, neither the Xiong Family nor the Youx Family can match the Zhuge Family."

The group started discussing the disreputable actions of the Xiong and Fang Families. The more Jiang Yuebai listened, the more her ears ached, so she disconnected the White Vine and went elsewhere.

She pondered who the person trailing behind Iron Palm Master was. Could it be that Emperor Dongyue?

The one under Iron Palm Master’s command practicing the Incense Fire Dao was said to abandon everything to follow him.

Thinking of him, Jiang Yuebai thought of Yi Zhenying and Yann Hongyu, acquaintances from the Iron Palm Realm, wondering if they had managed to complete the Transmission Array and leave the Iron Palm Realm.

"Have any Zhuge Family members arrived yet..."

Jiang Yuebai gazed afar while continuing to venture deeper into Fengming Island, spotting a Xiong Family Qi Cultivation disciple to inquire.

"Have any Zhuge Family members come today?"

The Xiong disciple respectfully replied, "True Monarch, a Zhuge Family Outer Sect Elder and a Guest Elder arrived today. They prefer tranquility and are resting in the northwest pavilion."

Jiang Yuebai raised an eyebrow. It appeared the Zhuge Family was not keen on associating with the Xiong Family, as they hadn’t sent notable figures to offer congratulations.

A Guest Elder? Sending an outsider as a formality.

Jiang Yuebai immediately headed in that direction. Not long after she left, Yann Hongyu caught up with the Xiong Family disciple, looking anxious.

"Have you seen a white-haired Nascent Soul True Monarch pass by?"

Being a Qi Cultivation Stage Ghost Slave, Yann Hongyu received a cold snort from the Xiong disciple, "Nascent Soul True Monarch matters aren’t for you to inquire about. Get lost before you anger the Nascent Soul True Monarchs and end up with your soul dispersed."

Yann Hongyu clenched his fists, but lacking in strength and resources, he could only force a smile.

"Yes, yes, young sir, your words are right. I’ll leave right away."

Yann Hongyu departed for a while, only to resume searching for Jiang Yuebai’s whereabouts once the Xiong disciple had left.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yuebai, a Nascent Soul Cultivator, reached the northwest section of Fengming Island in a few steps, spotting a corner of the pavilion hidden among cherry pink peach blossoms from afar, with murmurs emanating from it.

"...If you remove this part of the mechanism and directly attach it here, its agility improves; try it."

Jiang Yuebai halted her steps, recognizing the voice. Hmm? Why does this voice sound familiar?

Circling the peach grove, Jiang Yuebai looked toward the distant pavilion.

"Yes, indeed, Wuchen Wanderer’s skills are superior!"

Wuchen Wanderer?!

Jiang Yuebai widened her eyes seeing a rough-looking Early-Stage Nascent Soul female cultivator fiddling with a puppet mechanism in the pavilion, unable to hold back a shout.

"Moh Xinhei!"

The person in the pavilion turned around upon hearing the voice, initially puzzled, but upon recognizing the face, Moh Baichun jumped straight up from the chair in shock.

"You... you, you, how can you be here? Also, your cultivation..."

Moh Baichun was stunned, thinking this wretched girl had consumed an Immortal Pill!!