Chapter 321: Heart Moon Island

Heart Moon Island.

As one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions Islands, belonging to the Eastern Seven Mansions and close to the Turbulent Sea, there are also many stationed cultivators inspecting passing ships here.

There are many large lighthouses on the nearby sea surface that can overlook the surroundings; Yan Buji's glance makes it seem as if this place often suffered demon beast attacks long ago.

"We've arrived, we've arrived, Heart Moon Island!"

Yan Buji stepped off the large ship, clasped his hands, and said: "Everyone, mountains and waters have their encounters; I, the poor Daoist, will go first."

"Daoist, take your leave slowly."

Yan Buji arrived at the dock; before him lay a bustling scene. He saw many workers busy on the dock unloading and transporting goods; their figures in the sunlight appeared especially diligent. Some workers were moving heavy cargo, while others helped merchants deliver goods onto carts. The whole dock was filled with clamor, yet the workers worked in orderly fashion, as if this were all part of their daily life.

Leaving the dock and following the crowd all the way to the gate of Heart Moon Island, Yan Buji looked up.

Mortal and cultivator went separate ways; Yan Buji, holding the token given by Chen Dashu, entered Heart Moon City.

Unlike the Nan Ting Mountain Region, the city on Heart Moon Island is obviously somewhat scattered in distribution; said to be scattered mainly because the land is not too large.

Most buildings are either built on the few flatlands or constructed between mountains and waters, so at first glance they appear somewhat scattered.

But upon closer inspection, the layout of these houses is actually well ordered like stars on a chessboard; the various hawking sounds also make Yan Buji feel once again that he has returned to human society.

However, to him, these are not important.

"Senior, do you want a map of the Turbulent Sea?"

"Go away, how old is your sea map? Who still wants such an old map."

"Hey hey, senior, is this your first time coming to Heart Moon Island? Want a guide?"

"No need, no need."

Yan Buji turned his head and saw a little girl at the early Qi Refining stage walking back and forth, but few of the surrounding cultivators needed her goods.

"It's her, Celestial Fox Blood!" the Dragon Pattern Furnace suddenly shouted.

"Huh?"

Yan Buji also didn't expect his luck to be this good; he asked, "Who is this little girl?"

"She should be a junior of Su Xiangrong, right?"

"Then I'll go ask her."

Yan Buji walked over and shouted, "Little girl, give me a sea map."

"Okay okay.... you...." The little girl turned her head; upon seeing the tall figure shrouded in a black robe emitting an inexplicable terrifying aura, she was frightened and stepped back two paces.

"What's wrong?" Yan Buji frowned and asked.

"I I I.... I didn't bring a sea map today; let's talk about it next time, senior, goodbye!!"

Seeing the little girl dash away in a puff of smoke, Yan Buji fell silent.

She didn't even know what I look like and was scared away?

"Oh right, Celestial Fox Blood is restrained by the Dragon Clan bloodline, so you...."

"Is she afraid of my bloodline?" Yan Buji wondered strangely.

"It's not purely that either; perhaps Celestial Fox Blood also has the ability to discern right from wrong, possibly sensing that you harbor some thoughts toward her...."

"What thoughts could I have?" Yan Buji suddenly realized: "Then it seems this little girl's situation is not good."

Otherwise, having no grudge against her, she would merely fear me due to bloodline reasons; she wouldn't turn down money for nothing.

Thinking this, Yan Buji followed after her.

The little girl ran for a while, turned into a narrow alley, and entered a small house.

"Wuu wuu, I was scared to death—who was that? Such a terrifying feeling!" The little girl patted her chest, always feeling as if she had faced an extremely terrifying demon beast.

"A Li, A Li?"

"Mother...."

"Cough cough cough, A Li, what's wrong? Did something happen?"

"No... no, I just ran into a really frightening guy on the road, very scary. Mother, lie down; today I didn't earn many Spiritual Stones.... Sorry." The little girl hurried over, poured a bowl of water, helped her up, and gave her water to drink.

The woman on the bed had a pallid face, as if she had been ill for a long time, extremely weak; after drinking a sip of water she felt a bit better.

"A Li.... it's my uselessness that harmed you.... cough cough cough!"

"Mother!"

The little girl grasped her hand and smiled: "Don't say that; I will surely cure your illness, and then...."

"Bang!"

"Yo, Su Li little girl, you're back? Is it time to repay this month's debt?" A few fierce-looking Qi Refining cultivators, in their dilapidated small house, glanced disdainfully around.

"This house, even a mouse entering would have to cry its way out."

Su Li stood up, blocking them: "Wasn't it agreed to pay at month's end? You...."

"Whether it's month-end or not, let's not talk about that now; Su Li, if you just listen to us, looking at your appearance not bad, dressing up a bit to attach yourself to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator—how about that? At least you wouldn't have to run around all day and could still treat your mother's illness, right?"

"Impossible!" Su Li gritted her teeth, glaring at them: "I will definitely be able to repay it!"

"Then you'd better think it through—five thousand Spiritual Stones, can you still come up with that?"

"I...."

Su Li lowered her head, unwillingly clutching her fists trembling.

Yes, she cannot repay it.

These people also didn't resort to force; they just stood there earnestly advising: "Let me say, Su Li, you at least count as a cultivator; not considering yourself, consider your mother too—with her like that, can she make it through this year?"

"You...."

"Cough cough cough, A Li, don't listen to them; worst case I just die, the debt has nothing to do with you!"

Several Qi Refining cultivators wore strange expressions: "Old woman, are you too ill and muddle-headed? The Spiritual Stones your daughter borrowed have nothing to do with you? Do you think we're doing charity?"

"You! Cough cough cough.... what exactly do you want?!" The woman struggled up from the bed, glaring fiercely at them.

"Mother..." Su Li's eyes turned red, she hurried over to support her.

So, Su Li, if you agree early, wouldn't it be nice for us all to be freed together? I can't be bothered to come here to persuade you anymore. If it weren't for the order from above not to use force, I would....

Su Li gritted her teeth, lowered her clenched fist: "I...."

"Excuse me, everyone, this young lady has an affinity with this poor daoist; please don't make things too difficult for her."

Yan Buji strode straight through the door; his tall body instantly filled the shabby little house to bursting.

Several Qi Refining cultivators stepped back, eyes wide: "Who are you? Dare to meddle in our affairs?"

"Poor daoist Yue Jin, how many Spiritual Stones does this young lady owe? I've paid it for her."

"Exactly five thousand, you...."

Yan Buji tossed out a bag of Spiritual Stones, laughing: "Count them."

"You...."

"All right, Su Li young lady, I didn't expect you to really latch on; consider yourself lucky, get lost!"

Seeing the person take the Spiritual Stone bag and leave, Yan Buji turned his head to look.

Su Li stood frozen in place, looking at him: "Senior, you...."

Yan Buji raised a hand to interrupt him, saying: "Poor daoist Yue Jin, I'm only acting on someone's request. However, I still have a few things I'd like to ask you; I don't know if it's convenient?"