Chapter 46

Although he was innocent and carefree, his perception of danger was extremely keen.

In everyone’s hearts, there was both worry and a hint of hidden anticipation.

They all knew that Ning Chuan’s breakthrough this time was of great significance to Taohuadao.

Especially during this sensitive period when a storm was brewing.

In the past few days, more and more suspicious, strange martial artists had appeared around the waters of Taohuadao.

Although Zhou Zhou Botong, Qu Qu Lingfeng, and others were holding the fort, they had captured and driven away quite a few.

But the undercurrents were still surging, and the situation was becoming increasingly treacherous.

They only hoped that Ning Chuan would go through everything smoothly and emerge from seclusion successfully soon.

Otherwise, if a strong enemy were to invade, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Senior Brother, Old Urchin!" Huang Rong took a deep breath, her small face showing a decisiveness and firmness inconsistent with her age.

"In these few days, have the servants on the island and the outer disciples retreat fully to the core area of the Peach Blossom Array!"

"No one is allowed to go out without permission! Everything must prioritize Brother Chuan’s safety!"

"If any foreign enemy invades, we shall guard him to the death!"

She made the final decision, her tone carrying an unquestionable firmness.

"Yes! We will strictly follow Miss’s (Senior Brother’s) orders!" Everyone responded in unison.

They knew that this was the most critical moment for Taohuadao and that there was no room for error.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

There was still no movement in the water pool.

There was no sign of Ning Chuan coming out yet.

The aura radiating from the pool had also become increasingly restrained and profound.

However, everyone could clearly perceive that the pressure radiating from the pool was becoming more terrifying, more unfathomable, and more shocking!

It was as if a primordial giant beast was lurking beneath the pool, about to awaken!

Once awakened, it would be able to stir up the winds and clouds, shaking the heavens and the earth!

On this day, in the early morning.

Qu Qu Lingfeng returned from patrolling outside the island with a solemn expression.

He had just dealt with a few secret agents who had tried to sneak into Taohuadao again and had found some special markings on them.

He came before Huang Rong and the others and said with an ugly expression:

"Rong'er, fellow junior brothers, Senior Zhou, the situation is not looking good."

"I found some things on those spies from just now."

"They... they seem to be people from the White Camel Mountain Villa!"

"White Camel Mountain Villa?!"

Everyone’s expressions changed drastically upon hearing this!

The White Camel Mountain Villa of the Western Poison Ouyang Feng?!

That was a peerless powerhouse who was as famous as their own Master, the Eastern Heretic Huang Huang Yaoshi, and was one of the Five Greats!

He was known for being ruthless and cunning, and his Toad Skill and poison techniques were the best in the Wu Lin!

If he had also set his sights on the Nine Yin Manual, then Taohuadao’s trouble would truly be huge!

Could it be that he wanted to take advantage of their Master’s seclusion to come and snatch it?

Just as everyone was feeling worried and panicked.

It was as if to confirm their suspicions.

Suddenly!

A loud, heroic, yet somewhat teasing and provocative laugh, like a thunderclap, came from the sea in the distance and clearly reached the ears of everyone on Taohuadao:

"Hahaha! Eastern Heretic! Eastern Heretic! You old heretic, what strange and curious things are you tinkering with on the island again?"

"I heard you’ve obtained quite a few good things recently; aren’t you going to take them out and share them with an old friend?"

"Old Beggar is here to see you! Why don’t you come out quickly, fight me for three hundred rounds, and then drink three hundred cups?!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a dilapidated little fishing boat riding the wind and waves, speeding toward Taohuadao like an arrow released from a bow.

At the bow of the boat, an old beggar in tattered clothes with messy hair, holding a green bamboo staff and a large wine gourd hanging from his waist, stood facing the wind, laughing loudly, appearing heroic and uninhibited.

Who else could it be but the leader of the Northern Beggar Gang, one of the Five Greats, the Northern Beggar Hong Hong Qigong?!

Everyone’s expressions changed drastically again!

Their hearts were filled with bitterness!

The people of Western Poison Ouyang Feng had just appeared, and now Northern Beggar Hong Hong Qigong had followed right after!

These two were both top-tier experts as famous as their own Master!

Could it be that Taohuadao was truly going to face a massive storm today?!

And at this moment, Master Huang Huang Yaoshi was in deep seclusion, and the acting Island Master Ning Chuan was also in seclusion in the water pool, breaking through, with no idea when he would emerge!

What should they do?!

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In everyone’s hearts, a sense of solemnity and unease could not help but rise.

They knew very well that with their current strength, even with the addition of the Grandmaster senior Zhou Zhou Botong.

If they had to face both the Western Poison and the Northern Beggar at the same time, it would likely be difficult to resist.

And at this moment, Master Huang Huang Yaoshi was in deep seclusion, charging toward the Great Grandmaster realm.

Acting Island Master Ning Chuan was also in seclusion in the water pool, breaking through, his life and death unknown.

What should they do?!

"Do not panic."

Just as everyone was feeling panicked and somewhat at a loss.

Huang Rong took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

After all, she was the daughter of the Eastern Heretic Huang Huang Yaoshi, having been influenced by him since childhood, and her knowledge was extraordinary.

Although she was still young, she had a bit of her father’s demeanor when dealing with matters.

Her crisp voice rang out, carrying a calmness inconsistent with her age:

"Senior Hong Hong Qigong has always been known for his benevolence and righteousness, and his heroic reputation is widespread in the Wu Lin; he is not a person who kills the innocent indiscriminately."

"His arrival this time may not necessarily mean he is our enemy."

"Let us treat him with courtesy first, go and meet him, and probe his intentions."

Qu Qu Lingfeng and the others felt slightly relieved upon hearing this.

They felt that what Huang Rong said made sense.

They had also heard of Hong Hong Qigong’s heroic reputation.

Perhaps things were not as bad as they had imagined.

"What Rong'er says is very true." Qu Qu Lingfeng nodded and said in a deep voice.

"However, just in case, I must ask Senior Zhou to temporarily avoid him."

He looked at the Old Urchin Zhou Zhou Botong, who was still somewhat dazed but had a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

After all, Zhou Zhou Botong was a member of the Quanzhen Sect and did not have much friendship with the Beggar Gang.

Moreover, if his current identity as "Senior Brother" were known to Hong Hong Qigong, it would likely cause unnecessary misunderstandings and trouble.

Zhou Zhou Botong, upon hearing this, although somewhat reluctant, feeling that he couldn’t join in on the fun, knew the gravity of the situation.

Moreover, Ning Chuan had previously instructed him to follow the arrangements of Huang Rong, Qu Qu Lingfeng, and the others while on the island.

He curled his lips and said somewhat unwillingly: "Fine, fine, I, the Old Urchin, will hide for now."

After saying this, his figure flickered, and he darted into the nearby peach forest and disappeared.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

Then they tidied their clothes, led by Huang Rong and Qu Qu Lingfeng.

They headed toward the dock of Taohuadao to welcome this world-renowned Northern Beggar Hong Hong Qigong.

When they arrived at the island’s dock.

The dilapidated little fishing boat was just docking.