Chapter 787: Dai Bufan, Didn't You Say Going to the East Sea Is Just for Fun?

On a deserted island, four figures sat in a circle, each on an Imperial Chair. These four figures possessed terrifying strength, their average power infinitely close to that of Immortals.

Yun Zhi quietly listened to the statements of Immortal Fairy, Ao Ling, and Lu Yang, then calmly summarized.

"So, the Four Ancient Immortals originally intended to revive Senior Immortal Fairy, but by some strange twist of fate, they somehow ended up creating a Senior Immortal Fairy who possesses the Dao Fruit of Annihilation?"

"And it's highly probable that this person is the immortal who deliberately hid information about the Tinder Dynasty?"

Yun Zhi's expression was odd. Her junior brother had promised so earnestly that he would absolutely not get involved in the Tinder Dynasty's affairs. Only a month had passed, yet he had even found an immortal who had hidden information about the Tinder Dynasty?

"Yun, my dear, you really can't blame me for this. A thick fog suddenly enveloped us, and I, this Immortal, didn't know that the dragon-patterned bracelet I picked up back then was the key to unlocking the Dragon Pearl. I just saw it was Ao Ling's item, so I let the second-in-command pick it up." Immortal Fairy championed Lu Yang's innocence, making no mention of her and Lu Yang's second clandestine visit to the Immortal War ruins under the cover of night.

Yun Zhi showed no surprise at Immortal Fairy's answer: "Who taught you to say that?"

"The second-in-command."

Yun Zhi gave Lu Yang a cold glance but said nothing.

Lu Yang felt he couldn't keep colluding with Immortal Fairy; she would expose him too easily.

Ao Ling, who had been sitting silently beside them, looked at Immortal Sister on her left, then tapped Yun Zhi on her right, and mused, "Hmm."

"That's strange, why do I feel like you two are a bit alike?"

Lu Yang thought Senior Ao Ling probably had poor eyesight. Although both Immortal Fairy and his Senior Sister were peerless beauties, each with their own unique charm—one was a bit silly, the other incredibly intelligent—where could one possibly see any similarity between them?

"Not in appearance... oh, I can't quite explain it, but I just feel like you two are somewhat alike." Ao Ling also couldn't figure out how to explain it.

Yun Zhi calmly stated, "Perhaps Senior Ao Ling is mistaken. Immortal Fairy and I have no similarities."

"Is that so?" Ao Ling always felt her intuition was correct.

"It's an illusion."

"Alright."

The four then resumed their main discussion.

"According to Grey Bean's methods, anyone who knows of her existence is within her hunting range," Lu Yang mused.

"Wait, wait a minute, why call her Grey Bean?!" Immortal Fairy was very displeased with Lu Yang's chosen name.

His Senior Sister also felt the name lacked power and didn't sound like a name for a powerful individual.

"Then what should we call her? Immortal of Annihilation?" Lu Yang was a bit troubled; they needed a codename to discuss her. "No, no, absolutely not! How can she have such a domineering name?" Immortal Fairy objected again, feeling that the title "Immortal of Annihilation" overshadowed her own title, "Immortal Fairy."

Lu Yang turned to Ao Ling and asked, "Senior, did Grey Bean have a name during the Tinder Dynasty era?"

Ao Ling thoughtfully replied, "During the Tinder Dynasty, she was the Lord of the Heavenly Court and had no specific name. However, considering her function was to revive Immortal Sister, calling her Yellow Bean would also be acceptable."

"Then Grey Bean it is," Immortal Fairy quickly concluded. His Senior Sister, deep in thought, mused, "So, that means I'm also her target."

Lu Yang carefully analyzed the situation. It seemed all four present were in danger. Wait, that's not right. His Senior Sister could defeat Grey Bean, Immortal Fairy could revive, and Senior Ao Ling had the dragon-patterned bracelet to protect her. Wasn't he the one in the most danger?!

Lu Yang prayed that Grey Bean's personality was like Immortal Fairy's, preferring to challenge stronger opponents, and not like his own, who only liked to fight those weaker than him.

"Senior Ao Ling, if you trust me, perhaps you could give me the dragon-patterned bracelet. I know someone who can re-inject energy into it."

"Here," Ao Ling said, naturally trusting Yun Zhi.

Yun Zhi put away the bracelet.

"Speaking of which, I never knew, and my husband never told me, that you, Immortal Sister, are from the Merfolk tribe," Ao Ling chuckled, watching the half-fish, half-human Immortal Fairy lounging on the Imperial Chair.

From the beginning to the end of their journey to the East Sea, Immortal Fairy had maintained her mermaid form.

Lu Yang:

"Immortal Fairy, perhaps you should change back. And while you're at it, drain the seawater from my brain."

Originally, Hanhai Daojun could have led them directly back to the Wendao Sect. However, considering that Lu Yang and the others only had records of leaving Great Xia but none of returning, which would be difficult to explain, he let them disembark to register their return.

Yun Zhi and Hanhai Daojun had both returned via spatial Dao Fruit teleportation, so they had no outbound records and naturally didn't need to go through immigration procedures.

As for Ao Ling, her identity was special, making it inconvenient for her to appear before ordinary people.

After the five of them — Lu Yang included — completed their procedures, Hanhai Daojun passed through the border and opened a spatial portal. The other end of the portal led directly to the Wendao Sect.

"Many things happened in the East Sea. Junior Brother Dai, who manages intelligence, probably isn't aware of them yet. Junior Brother, you five were direct witnesses, so go tell Junior Brother Dai about it," his Senior Sister instructed.

"Alright!"

His Senior Sister invited Ao Ling to Tianmen Peak for a visit, while Lu Yang and the others eagerly headed straight for the Mission Hall. They were frequent visitors there and easily found Senior Brother Dai's room.

"Senior Brother Dai, are you in?" Lu Yang gently knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Upon seeing all five of them, Dai Bufan smiled and said, "Weren't you off to the East Sea with Old Ma? Why are you back so early? Did Patriarch Hanhai bring you back?"

Dai Bufan had heard that Lu Yang was abducted by the Dragon Pearl and that Patriarch Hanhai had gone to the East Sea to search for him.

Lu Yang nodded, confirming that Hanhai Daojun had indeed brought them back.

Seeing Lu Yang's hesitant expression, Dai Bufan teased, "Could it be that something happened in the East Sea that you want to tell me about?"

"Yes." Lu Yang was carefully choosing his words, trying to make it as easy as possible for Senior Brother Dai to process the information. From past experience, although Senior Brother Dai had profound cultivation, his Dao Heart was not strong, and he was easily startled. "Senior Brother Dai, here's what happened: We originally intended to go to the East Sea for fun and experienced many local traditions, like brawling and such. But don't worry, we used our Five Elements Sect identities at the time, so we definitely didn't tarnish our sect's reputation."

Lu Yang rubbed the back of his head, feeling a bit embarrassed: "Later, something unexpected happened. I accidentally awakened Ao Ling, the ancient ancestor of the Dragon Clan. Senior Ao Ling insisted on calling me Senior Brother, and even Patriarch Hanhai started calling me Senior."

"The Sanshan Daoist from Penglai Island tried to seize the Old Dragon Emperor's body, but fortunately, Senior Ao Ling stopped him. Then, Shanhe Lord from Great Qian appeared. Senior Ao Ling fought one against two and gave them both a good beating."

"Then, an Immortal suddenly appeared, intending to attack Senior Ao Ling. However, she failed to kill Senior Ao Ling; instead, she killed Sanshan Daoist and Shanhe Lord."

"Seeing that no one could defeat this Immortal, Senior Sister stepped in to help and engaged in a fierce battle with her."

Lu Yang sighed: "We just didn't manage to capture that Immortal. We severely wounded her, but she got away. What a shame."

Dai Bufan burst out laughing after hearing this: "Junior Brother Lu, you really are a joker; your imagination is truly rich."

"Senior Brother Dai, if you don't believe me, Senior Ao Ling is right here in our sect, having tea with Senior Sister. She can confirm what I've said."

Senior Brother Dai smiled, his eyes vacant, as if his expression had frozen in that moment.

"Senior Brother Dai? Senior Brother Dai?" Lu Yang called twice with no response. Curious, he waved his hand in front of Dai Bufan's face.

Still no reaction.

Lu Yang carefully tapped Dai Bufan's shoulder. Dai Bufan's upper body swayed twice, then collapsed onto the table with a thud, startling Lu Yang greatly.

Lu Yang gasped. He thought he had been subtle enough, so why was Senior Brother Dai's reaction still so extreme?