Chapter 431: Mu Long Pavilion

His spiritual sense detected a cultivator at the third layer of Core Formation flying rapidly towards this location. A painful shriek rang out as a streak of green light pierced through the body of the Eagle-Beak Fish Demon. The demon plummeted from high in the sky and fell into the sea.

It did not die. After a blue light erupted from its body, it quickly submerged into the sea, disappearing without a trace.

At this moment, Ye Lang and the other five hadn't fled far. Sensing the powerful aura emanating from Wang Changsheng, the six of them turned pale and were dumbfounded. They never could have imagined that Wang Changsheng was actually a Core Formation cultivator and had stayed with them for a year.

A streak of green light appeared in the sky. In less than five breaths, it stopped, revealing a tall, slender middle-aged man. The middle-aged man had a refined appearance. He wore a green scholar's robe, which bore the emblem of a green pavilion.

The young woman in the green dress saw the middle-aged man, her face lit up with joy, and she quickly flew towards him. She smiled sweetly at the middle-aged man and said, "Father, if you had arrived a moment later, your daughter would never have seen you again."

The middle-aged man glared at her and said unceremoniously, "How dare you say that? If this fellow cultivator hadn't intervened to save you, you would have lost your life long ago. Hurry up and thank him!"

In truth, even if Wang Changsheng wasn't a Core Formation cultivator, with him and others blocking the Eagle-Beak Fish Demon, she would have had enough time to escape. However, doing so would have been tantamount to offending Wang Changsheng.

The young woman in the green dress quickly bowed to Wang Changsheng and, with a face full of apology, said, "This junior, Chen Yue, thanks Senior for saving my life."

"There's no need to speak of saving a life," Wang Changsheng said, his tone calm. "Even if I hadn't intervened, your esteemed daughter would have been fine."

The middle-aged man gave an awkward smile, his eyes darted, and he said with a chuckle, "I am Chen Yilong, the sect leader of the Wood Dragon Pavilion. Regardless, fellow cultivator, you have saved my daughter's life. Our Wood Dragon Pavilion's main headquarters is nearby. If you don't mind, please come to our Wood Dragon Pavilion for a cup of tea."

"Wood Dragon Pavilion!" Ye Lang had mentioned the place. It was a minor sect established by a Core Formation couple. Chen Yilong was only at the third layer of Core Formation, so his dao companion's cultivation level likely wouldn't be much higher.

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment and agreed. He had spent a year in the Coral Sea Region with Ye Lang, learning most of what there was to learn. Accidentally saving Chen Yilong's daughter could be considered forging a good relationship. Although the Wood Dragon Pavilion was considered a minor sect, that was relative to other cultivation sects in the South Sea. Two Core Formation cultivators were not weak.

He looked at Ye Lang and the others and said, "Little friend Ye, you have taught this old man many things. We shall meet again if fate allows."

After Wang Changsheng reached Core Formation, he couldn't refer to himself as 'I' to outsiders. 'This Lord' seemed too arrogant, so 'this old man' was a more common address.

"I wouldn't dare," Ye Lang replied. "It is our fortune to be able to hunt demon beasts with Senior Wang."

"Very well, you may leave!"

Ye Lang and the other five breathed a sigh of relief and flew into the distance.

After Ye Lang and the other five departed, Wang Changsheng and his wife followed Chen Yilong and his daughter as they flew into the distance.

Three days later, they stopped above an island shaped like a crab. The island was a lush, verdant sight. Many buildings were visible, and numerous figures could be seen moving about.

Wang Changsheng's spiritual sense quickly swept across the entire island. However, when his spiritual sense approached a green palace several zhang tall, it was blocked.

"Fellow cultivator Wang, please follow me," Chen Yilong said. He made a welcoming gesture and descended. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan exchanged a glance, nodded to each other, and followed him down.

Before long, they landed in a charming courtyard. Inside the courtyard was a two-story green pavilion. Beside it, some spiritual bamboo grew, and there was also a small pond.

"Fellow cultivator Wang, you saved my daughter," Chen Yilong said. "Please stay on the island for a few days so I can fulfill my duties as a host. How do you find this accommodation? If you're not satisfied, I can arrange another place for you."

"This place is quite good. This will do!" Wang Changsheng replied.

"Yue'er, have someone prepare some food," Chen Yilong instructed Chen Yue. "I'll have a few drinks with fellow cultivator Wang."

Wang Changsheng shook his head and said, "Fellow cultivator Chen, there's no need. I have no interest in fine cuisine."

"Senior Wang, our Wood Dragon Pavilion's Black Flower Tea is quite renowned," Chen Yue said with a sweet smile. "It would be a great pity if you came all the way to our Wood Dragon Pavilion and didn't try it."

"In that case, I'll trouble little friend Chen to brew a pot of Black Flower Tea," Wang Changsheng replied.

Chen Yue acknowledged him and withdrew.

Chen Yilong and Wang Changsheng began to chat idly. Chen Yilong tried to subtly inquire about Wang Changsheng's origins, but Wang Changsheng did not answer, vaguely brushing it aside.

Before long, Chen Yue returned, carrying a set of exquisite tea ware. Chen Yilong picked up the teapot and poured Wang Changsheng a cup of spiritual tea.

"Fellow cultivator Wang, please try our Wood Dragon Pavilion's specialty spiritual tea, Black Flower Tea," Chen Yilong said.

Wang Ruyan took a step forward, picked up a teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile, "Excellent tea. This concubine was a little thirsty. Senior Chen won't mind, will you?"

"Haha, Madam Wang, you jest," Chen Yilong laughed heartily. "It's just a cup of tea." He didn't mind.

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng asked, "Fellow cultivator Chen, I heard that you and your esteemed wife are both Core Formation cultivators. Why haven't I seen her?"

Chen Yilong's face showed no unusual expression, but Chen Yue, who was standing by, showed a worried look. This scene was noticed by Wang Ruyan.

"My humble wife is currently in seclusion for cultivation, and has no time to come out and meet guests," Chen Yilong replied. "I hope fellow cultivator Wang doesn't mind."

Wang Changsheng smiled faintly and said, "Fellow cultivator Chen, I wish to find Heaven-Earth Spiritual Water for artifact refining. As the sect leader of the Wood Dragon Pavilion, do you know the whereabouts of Heaven-Earth Spiritual Water?" Chen Yilong was, after all, a Core Formation cultivator. He must know quite a few Core Formation cultivators; perhaps someone possessed Heaven-Earth Spiritual Water.

"Heaven-Earth Spiritual Water? I haven't heard of it," Chen Yilong replied, shaking his head. His tone then shifted, and he continued, "However, since fellow cultivator Wang has asked, I can send someone to inquire about it. Although our Wood Dragon Pavilion is a minor sect, inquiring about information is no problem."

"Then I'll trouble fellow cultivator Chen. Thank you," Wang Changsheng said with a faint smile.

After chatting for a while, Chen Yilong took Chen Yue and departed.

"Husband, it seems something has happened to Chen Yilong's wife," Wang Ruyan said in a low voice. "When you mentioned her, his daughter's expression wasn't good."

"That's none of our business," Wang Changsheng replied. "It's fine this way; there's only one Core Formation cultivator on the island, so we can feel more at ease." Wang Changsheng was only at the first layer of Core Formation. As a cultivator of the 'Kuisui True Scripture', his magic power was inherently purer. In a one-on-one fight, he didn't fear Chen Yilong.

And so, Wang Changsheng settled down at the Wood Dragon Pavilion. Chen Yilong would frequently come to Wang Changsheng's residence to drink tea, chat, and exchange cultivation insights.