Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Chapter 58 Discussing Business (1/2)
Chapter 357: Chapter 58 Discussing Business
Soon, Lin Jing and Yan Wanfei arrived at the island where the two little girls were.
Before the two could even land, the frightened girls immediately hid, then peeked out from behind the trees, watching cautiously.
Only when they saw that it was them did the two girls run out and throw themselves at Yan Wanfei.
The two of them clung to Yan Wanfei, unwilling to let go.
Seeing this, Lin Jing couldn’t help but smile wryly.
He fully understood the little girls’ actions.
After all, it could be said that Yan Wanfei had saved them, and the three of them had spent a few days together.
It was Yan Wanfei himself who actually felt a bit embarrassed.
Afterward.
Lin Jing and Yan Wanfei took the two little girls with them and left the island.
By the time they got back to Li Yan Island, Lu Youjiu and Holaw Three Rivers had already settled everything there.
When they returned, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators came to greet them.
The one at the forefront was a middle-aged beauty who still carried the charm of her younger days. Approaching Lin Jing and the others, she clasped her hands and said,
“We greet the two Vice-Island Lords…”
Lin Jing was instantly bewildered; he wondered how he had suddenly become a Vice-Island Lord.
At this moment, Holaw Three Rivers spoke up to explain to Lin Jing:
“These people were originally the native cultivators of Li Yan Island, living on this island before it was occupied by Dai Mao.”
“Calling you Island Lords is an unwritten rule that has always existed in the Thousand Islands Domain…”
“In the Thousand Islands Domain, there are many islands, but they have always been without formal governance. Anyone with enough strength can take over an island and declare themselves Island Master.”
“And this title of Island Master is not fixed. If a cultivator leaves for too long, is defeated, or dies, then naturally, the island they occupied will cease to belong to them.”
“If the victors are willing, they can directly take the island as their territory and become the new Island Master.”
“If they are not willing, then the island will revert to being ownerless.”
After hearing Holaw Three Rivers’ explanation, Lin Jing immediately understood:
“I see…”
“So from now on, we’re to be the Island Masters of Li Yan Island?” Lin Jing asked, puzzled.
But Holaw Three Rivers shook his head with a helpless expression and said:
“This is only a temporary measure…”
At that moment, Lu Youjiu also spoke up:
“Good timing, now that you two are back, we can discuss some matters together.”
Following that.
At Lu Youjiu’s instruction, Yan Wanfei handed the two little girls over to the middle-aged beauty to look after.
Then the group, led by one of the island’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators, made their way to a majestic hall.
The hall was truly large and all the furnishings inside were of considerable value.
The Foundation Establishment Cultivator told them that this hall was created by Dai Mao’s subordinates.
After entering, knowing that Lin Jing and the others were there to hold a meeting, the local Foundation Establishment Cultivators promptly withdrew.
Then.
Holaw Three Rivers acted immediately, raising a grand formation that enveloped the entire room.
Once everything was prepared and everyone was seated, Lu Youjiu began to speak:
“Today, you must all have witnessed the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch’s strength. He is likely in the Nascent Soul Stage, and not just an ordinary Nascent Soul at that.”
“At the very least, he possesses the cultivation of the late Nascent Soul Stage or the Nascent Soul Peak Stage.”
“Now that the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch has escaped, it is not good news for us. Once his injuries heal, he will probably seek revenge.”
As he said this, Lu Youjiu turned to look at Lin Jing:
“Brother Lin…”
“How exactly did you manage to severely injure the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch today?”
Yan Wanfei’s face was also full of curiosity as he looked toward Lin Jing, saying:
“Yeah…”
“Brother Lin, you don’t know…”
“You really shocked me…”
“Rushing directly at the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch, I thought you were about to do something foolish, like attacking with your fists?”
“I was really startled at the time, and I almost rushed up to save you.”
“But what you did next…”
“With a single spell, the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch was severely wounded. Had he not escaped so swiftly, I reckon we would have captured him…”
With that, Yan Wanfei’s eyes shone brightly as he looked at Lin Jing, like a young calf eager for knowledge:
“Brother Lin, please tell me…”
“How did you manage to do that?”
Not just Yan Wanfei, but Lu Youjiu and Holaw Three Rivers as well leaned forward attentively, clearly very interested in the matter.
Lin Jing nodded and then said:
“The reason for this is because of the Cultivation Technique I practice.”
Speaking, Lin Jing used the Five Elements Divine Art to condense a stream of Wǔ Cǎi lights, letting them revolve continuously around his fingertips.
After a moment, Lin Jing retracted the Five Elements Divine Art.
Then, he said to the three:
“The Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch must have been sealed by someone who also cultivated the Five Elements Divine Art prior to this.”
“Moreover, that person left behind a spell, synonymous with the Five Elements Divine Art, on his body to suppress the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch.”