Chapter 232: Setting Off for Spirit Turtle Island

This time, Xu Fu, who had exhausted every effort to dissolve the Phoenix Blood, succeeded.

After the Dragon Essence entered his body, without the rejection of the Phoenix Blood, the Dragon Essence finally began to exert its energy.

Xu Fu felt as if his entire body were submerged in a hot spring; the skin that had become aged due to the loss of Phoenix Blood from practicing the Five Thunders Transformation Hand became full of elasticity once again.

Xu Fu felt that the Cold Qi within his body, caused by staying in the ice cave for several hundred years, was also slowly being expelled from his body along with the Refining of the Dragon Essence.

Xu Fu felt that his whole person was now filled with power, as if he had experienced a second spring, and he had endless energy throughout his entire body.

Xu Fu laughed wickedly:

"Duan Fengyun, you all just wait for this old man.

Once I have completely finished Refining the Dragon Essence, I will let you know how formidable I am!"

After the eight of them returned to the Dragon Gate, they sat around the banquet that Duan Fengyun had already ordered people to set up.

And Long Er, upon hearing that they had returned, had long since run over to the table and sat down.

Duan Fengyun raised his wine cup and said:

"This cup is to toast us for driving away Xu Fu and eradicating the Heaven Gate, a force that has been a scourge to the martial arts world!

Come, bottoms up!"

The other seven people raised their wine cups together and drank them in one gulp.

Afterwards, Duan Fengyun asked:

"Huaimie, Huaikong, what are your plans for the future?"

Huaikong replied:

"We intend to return to Tiexin Island to rebuild the Iron Gate and fulfill the uncompleted wish of our master."

Huaimie thought for a moment without speaking, only silently nodding his head.

Duan Fengyun saw the unwillingness in Huaimie's heart, and he spoke up:

"If you want to return to Tiexin Island, I will not stop you.

It is just that Xu Fu has not been completely eradicated yet; if you rashly go to Tiexin Island, I am worried that something might happen.

Why not do as Wuming and the others have done and stay at the Dragon Gate for a period of time; once Xu Fu is completely eradicated, you can leave then."

Just as Huaimie and Huaikong were about to answer, Duan Fengyun asked Huaimie:

"Huaimie, I know that Huaikong has a detached nature and has no thoughts regarding fame and fortune in the martial arts world.

But you are different; you hope to leave your name in the martial arts world. Are you willing to just return to Tiexin Island like this and remain unknown for the rest of your life?"

Huaimie nodded and replied:

"Duan Fengyun, what you said is correct; I am indeed unwilling.

I, Huaimie, consider myself no worse than the four of you brothers.

But everything is fated; my luck is destined to not keep up with yours."

After Duan Fengyun filled Huaimie's cup, he filled his own.

He raised his wine cup and said:

"Huaimie, fame is something one earns for oneself.

If you do not mind my Dragon Gate, I hope you can stay and join us brothers in building our own force.

You know my character; we share both blessings and hardships.

As long as I, Duan Fengyun, have a bite to eat, I will absolutely not let my brothers go hungry with me.

I just don't know if you are willing to join our Dragon Gate."

Duan Fengyun drank the wine in his cup in one gulp and watched Huaimie silently.

Huaimie silently thought about Duan Fengyun's words, and then made a decision.

After he drank the wine in his cup in one gulp, he said:

"Duan Fengyun, I, Huaimie, trust you; I agree to join the Dragon Gate."

After Huaimie finished speaking, he turned his head and said to Huaikong:

"Huaikong, I'm sorry, Big Brother has broken his word! Big Brother does not want to die unknown on Tiexin Island; Big Brother wants to live a brilliant life with his short time.

I hope you can understand Big Brother."

Huaikong patted Huaimie on the shoulder and said:

"Big Brother, I understand you.

Everyone has their own aspirations; I respect your thoughts.

If one day you grow tired of the strife in the martial arts world, you can come to Tiexin Island; Tiexin Island will always be your home."

Seeing that Huaimie had agreed, Duan Fengyun filled Huaimie's cup and his own again and said:

"Good, Huaimie, welcome to the team.

But there is one thing I must clarify for you first: because you have no contributions yet, I cannot give you too high a position."

Huaimie nodded, indicating there was no problem.

Seeing that Huaimie had no issues, Duan Fengyun continued:

"I have decided to make you the Vice Hall Master of Feiyun Hall to assist Yun in handling the affairs of Feiyun Hall.

Huaimie, do not let me down."

Huaimie was shocked; he had not expected that Duan Fengyun would actually have him partner with Bu Jingyun to do things.

Bu Jingyun raised his wine cup and, for once, revealed a smile:

"Huaimie, welcome to the team.

The two of us can truly say we got to know each other through fighting."

Seeing that Bu Jingyun had also raised his wine cup, Huaimie naturally could not be impolite; he raised his wine cup and laughed:

"Death God, the two of us are truly fated."

"Drain this cup of wine, Hall Master Yun!"

"Very well, Vice Hall Master Huaimie!"

Bu Jingyun and Huaimie drank the wine in their cups in one gulp.

Nie Feng and Qin Shuang were envious; now that they had Huaimie to help Bu Jingyun handle matters, Bu Jingyun could be an even more comfortable hands-off manager.

When would the two of them ever find a suitable Vice Hall Master?

This was the first thing Duan Fengyun had to do; now he had to do the second.

"Senior Wuming, we have decided to go to Linggui Island tomorrow to bring back Youruo and the others."

"During the time we are away, I hope you can help us look after Dragon Gate well."

"If Xu Fu comes, do not linger; hide immediately."

"Everything else can wait until we have brought back Youruo and the others."

Wuming nodded and replied:

"Go with peace of mind; I will help you watch over Dragon Gate well."

"You must be extremely careful on this trip."

Long Er stood up at this moment and said:

"Father, I also want to go with you to Linggui Island to bring back my godmother and the others."

"Please take me with you."

"You know my martial arts now; I won't hold you back."

Duan Fengyun laughed:

"Long Er, when did I ever say I wouldn't take you to Linggui Island?"

"It seems you have been the one saying it all along; we haven't mentioned a word of it."

Long Er was greatly surprised:

"Father, do you mean I can go to Linggui Island with you?"

Nie Feng laughed:

"That's right, your father told us that since you are his son, you must go with him to pick up his wife."

"Great, that's great."

Long Er said, jumping high into the air.

Looking at the high-spirited Long Er, everyone laughed heartily.

Huaimie raised his wine cup and said:

"This cup of wine is to wish you success. I wish your family a reunion in advance."

Everyone raised their cups and drank them in one gulp.

Next was a round of everyone clinking glasses and toasting each other, but knowing that the five of Duan Fengyun had to travel far the next day, they stopped at a reasonable point.

The four martial brothers of Duan Fengyun lay on their beds, each thinking about reuniting with their families soon, their hearts filled with excitement.

After a burst of excitement, they fell into a sweet sleep, filled with anticipation.

Early the next morning, the five of Duan Fengyun rode their horses away from Dragon Gate and hurried toward Wuhuang Mountain.

Duan Fengyun was not sure if Xiao Sanxiao was still on Wuhuang Mountain, but having no other channels to find Xiao Sanxiao, he had to go to Wuhuang Mountain to try.

When the five of them arrived not far from Xiao Sanxiao's home, they saw wisps of cooking smoke rising, and Duan Fengyun laughed aloud:

"Xiao Sanxiao is home, let's go quickly."

The five of them increased their riding speed and quickly arrived outside Xiao Sanxiao's house.

After tethering their horses, the five of them walked into the courtyard.

At this moment, Xiao Sanxiao's voice rang out:

"Did you five fellows time your arrival?"

"I just caught a big carp, and you arrived."

"But Little Duan, you came at a good time."

"I have been missing that squirrel fish you make for a long time; hurry and make a squirrel fish for me."

The five of Duan Fengyun walked into the house, and Duan Fengyun took the big carp from Xiao Sanxiao's hand and said:

"Very well, Senior."

"It just so happens I haven't cooked in a long time; today I will make a squirrel fish for you all."

Duan Fengyun carried the big carp to the kitchen, and after a series of fluid, skillful movements, a squirrel fish, perfect in color, aroma, and taste, was served on the table.

Seeing Xiao Sanxiao eating with great relish, Duan Fengyun said:

"Senior, we now have the strength to deal with Xu Fu."

"We want to go to Linggui Island to bring back Youruo and the others, and we would like to trouble you, Senior, to lead the way for us."

Xiao Sanxiao looked up at the five of them and laughed:

"You, Little Yun, and Little Feng have all consumed the Dragon Essence, and it looks like you have passed the Long Life Ordeal."

"You indeed have the strength to challenge Xu Fu now; you can go to Linggui Island to bring back your wives and children."

"It is just unexpected that the Divine Dragon and Phoenix of the Four Great Auspicious Beasts were both killed by people, turning into miraculous medicine that makes people ageless and immortal."

"That old fellow Xu Fu has been scheming for thousands of years; I fear he never imagined he would end up working for the benefit of others."

"He doesn't even consider that a divine object like Phoenix Blood cannot coexist with Dragon Essence; truly foolish."

Bu Jingyun and the others had previously thought Xiao Sanxiao was just a charlatan, but now it seemed Xiao Sanxiao was even more formidable than they had imagined.

He had seen at a glance that the three of them had completed the Refining of the Dragon Essence and had survived the Long Life Ordeal.

Furthermore, the entire pugilistic world has yet to hear about the series of events involving Xu Fu, the Phoenix Blood, and the Dragon Essence, yet Xiao Sanxiao already knows of them; this Xiao Sanxiao is no simple person.

Duan Fengyun, however, thought nothing of it; if the dignified first of the Twelve Terrors, Xiao Sanxiao, did not possess some strength, then the other eleven Terrors would not even be worth mentioning.

Xiao Sanxiao did not continue speaking, burying his head to digest Duan Fengyun's squirrel-shaped fish.

After a massive squirrel-shaped fish was finished off by Xiao Sanxiao, Xiao Sanxiao stood up and said:

"What are you still standing there dazed for?

Aren't you all dying to see your wives and children?

This old man is in a good mood right now, so if you want to go, do it quickly, otherwise I won't be going later, ha."

Upon hearing this, the five of them, including Duan Fengyun, stood up one after another and followed Xiao Sanxiao out.