Chapter 87

Pretending to be worried, she said: "Elder Hong, you don't know."

"Lately, the seas near our Taohuadao have been anything but peaceful."

"Many sneaky people from the Jianghu have been lingering around the island."

"They all think that... the Nine Yin Manual is on our Taohuadao."

"So they all want to get a piece of the pie."

"Rong'er is so worried, afraid they will break onto the island and cause trouble."

"Elder Hong, your Wu Gong is unmatched, your heroic name is far-reaching, could you... could you do Taohuadao a favor?"

As she said this, she pitifully blinked her big, watery eyes.

Then she added: "If Elder Hong is willing to help, Rong'er can cook delicious food for you every day!"

"Beggar's Chicken, Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Lotus Root, Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight... I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

She knew Hong Hong Qigong loved food the most in his life, so she used this to tempt him.

Upon hearing the three words "Beggar's Chicken," Hong Hong Qigong's eyes immediately lit up, and his mouthwatering drool was about to flow out.

He patted his own belly, chuckled, and said:

"Hahaha! You little girl! Just like your father, so cunning and crafty!"

"Knowing exactly what this old beggar likes!"

His affection for Huang Rong increased a bit more in his heart.

However, he quickly reined in his smile, his expression turned serious, and he said:

"Little girl, your words have indeed reminded this old beggar."

"I won't hide it from you; this time I came to Taohuadao, it was also... to come for the Nine Yin Manual."

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of Huang Rong, Qu Qu Lingfeng, and the others immediately changed together!

The atmosphere that had just eased instantly became tense again!

The momentum on their bodies also subtly erupted, locking onto Hong Hong Qigong firmly!

Although they knew they were far from Hong Hong Qigong's match.

But if Hong Hong Qigong really wanted to forcibly snatch the Nine Yin Manual, they would never surrender without a fight!

The dignity of Taohuadao cannot be infringed!

Hong Hong Qigong felt the momentum on everyone, which was immature yet carried a hint of determination.

And the tacit understanding that seemed to subtly connect them as one, advancing and retreating together.

A flash of surprise passed through his eyes again.

He became even more curious about that mysterious Island Master who could train these disciples so excellently.

He waved his hand, signaling everyone not to be so tense, and said calmly:

"Hehe, you little kids, no need to be so tense."

"Although this old beggar is also somewhat curious about that Nine Yin Manual."

"I would not go so far as to do the despicable thing of forcibly snatching something from the younger generation."

"I came this time for an old friend of mine—the Old Fool Zhou Botong."

"I heard that Huang Laoxie, that old poison, imprisoned Old Fool on Taohuadao, wanting to force him to reveal the whereabouts of the Nine Yin Manual."

"This matter, Huang Laoxie did something a bit unrighteous."

"I came today to ask Huang Laoxie to release Old Fool and let him leave with me."

"If you are willing to agree to this, this old beggar can also help Taohuadao with a small favor, getting rid of those petty thieves eyeing the Nine Yin Manual, how about that?"

He proposed his own conditions.

Hearing this, Huang Rong and Qu Qu Lingfeng and the others looked at each other, not knowing how to answer for a moment.

They naturally knew Zhou Botong was imprisoned on the island.

Moreover, now this Old Fool had even become the "junior brother" of their acting Island Master.

This relationship was quite complicated.

Just as everyone hesitated.

"Old Beggar! I won't go with you!"

A voice carrying a bit of childlike innocence and dissatisfaction suddenly came from the peach forest not far away.

Immediately after, Old Fool Zhou Botong, like a monkey, leaped down from the tree and reached the crowd in a few steps.

He pointed at Hong Hong Qigong, pouted, and said:

"I, Old Fool, am just going to stay on this Taohuadao! I'm not going anywhere!"

"I want to be with my eldest senior brother!"

Seeing this, the faces of Huang Rong and Qu Qu Lingfeng and the others all changed slightly.

They thought secretly that things were not good.

Why did Old Fool have to come out at this very moment!

Seeing Zhou Botong, Hong Hong Qigong was stunned first, then his face showed an expression of both surprise and joy:

"Old Fool! You are indeed here!"

He quickly stepped forward, wanting to grab Zhou Botong, but Zhou Botong skillfully dodged him.

Hong Hong Qigong asked with some confusion: "Eh? Old Fool, what did you just say about an eldest senior brother?"

"Could it be... could it be that Wang Chongyang, Brother Wang, is also on Taohuadao?!"

He thought that the eldest senior brother in Zhou Botong's mouth referred to the founding ancestor of the Quanzhen Sect, the Divine ability, Wang Chong.

Upon hearing this, Old Fool burst into loud laughter, pointed at Hong Hong Qigong, and said with a smile:

"Hahaha! You old beggar are truly foolish! That was my Second Senior Brother!"

"My Eldest Senior Brother is my Eldest Senior Brother! He is incredibly powerful! Far more powerful than you!"

"He is now the Island Lord of Taohuadao!"

His face was full of pride and arrogance, as if showing off his most beloved toy.

Upon hearing this, Hong Qigong's shock was like a churning sea!

The Island Lord of Taohuadao is actually the Eldest Senior Brother of the Old Foolish Boy Zhou Botong?!

This... this seniority is completely thrown into chaos!

He became even more curious about that mysterious Island Lord he had never met!

He felt that something seemed amiss in all of this.

He once again earnestly persuaded Zhou Botong, wanting him to leave Taohuadao with him.

After all, Huang Yaoshi's temperament is strange; who knows if he might change his mind and harm Zhou Botong again.

But the Old Foolish Boy was as stubborn as a turtle swallowing a weight—firmly resolved.

Having recognized Ning Chuan as this "Eldest Senior Brother," he absolutely refused to leave with Hong Qigong.

Instead, he kept bragging to Hong Qigong about how incredibly powerful and miraculous his "Eldest Senior Brother" was.

Just as Hong Qigong was being so entangled by Zhou Botong that his head spun, not knowing what to do.

Suddenly!

A long roar that shook heaven and earth, like nine dragons crying out, suddenly came from the direction of that deep, dark water pool deep within Taohuadao!

That roaring sound was filled with endless majesty and boundless vitality!

It was as if a primordial giant beast that had slept for ten thousand ages had, at this very moment, completely awakened!

Immediately following, an indescribable, terrifying pressure, like a tangible tide, swept in from the direction of the water pool!

Instantly enveloping the entire Taohuadao!

Huang Rong, Qu Lingfeng, and others felt this familiar yet even more powerful aura.

They were stunned first, then their faces revealed an uncontrollable expression of狂喜!

They didn't even care about the Northern Beggar Hong Qigong beside them.

One by one, they rushed excitedly toward the direction of the water pool!

Their mouths emitted shouts of extreme joy:

"Island Lord!"

"Brother Chuan!"

"Eldest Senior Brother!"