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Chapter 416: Wine and Meat (Seeking Subscription)

Chapter 416: Wine and Meat (Seeking Subscription)

"Haha, Yun Jizi, you're late!"

Fang Xi was about to ask a few more questions when a mass of yellow clouds flew over, from which the hearty laughter of Huang Yungong rang out.

"I encountered some matters and was delayed."

After much thought, Fang Xi still decided to attend this grand assembly.

After all, the fourth-tier pill formula and the Void Nether Crystal hadn't been found yet!

Although the storage bags of those Nascent Soul Old Monsters were rich in resources, they didn't contain these two items, which left Fang Xi feeling a bit helpless.

And he had come to a realization: even if he attended the assembly as a 'red name' surrounded by demons, what of it?

After the last great battle, Fang Xi was quite certain that it should be the Nascent Soul Demon Lords who feared him!

Ordinary Nascent Soul Old Monsters wouldn't go so far as to shout for his death just for the sake of another sect's core disciple.

"Never mind, let's go to the Ice Fiend Pavilion together. This old man will introduce a few fellow Daoists to you. . ."

Huang Yungong led the way, stopping with Fang Xi before a spiritual vein near the Ice Fiend Lake.

Though this Ice Fiend Pavilion was called a 'pavilion', it was actually a sprawling complex of palaces, and the vicinity was exceptionally quiet.

"This was built by the Lishang Demon Palace as a place for us to cultivate in peace. Even patrolling cultivators rarely come here. . ."

Huang Yungong lowered his escape light: "Any palace without a lit lamp is unoccupied. Fellow Daoist may choose any one to cultivate in seclusion, awaiting the assembly's commencement. . ."

"Oh? How many people are attending?"

Fang Xi's interest was piqued.

Huang Yungong estimated: "In my Jiang Kingdom alone, there should be over twenty fellow Daoists. Besides that, a few Nascent Soul cultivators from the neighboring smaller countries will also arrive, such as the Yuan Kingdom where Fellow Daoist hails from. . ."

'No. . . there's only one Nascent Soul left in the Yuan Kingdom, and that's me. '

Fang Xi grumbled inwardly, secretly alarmed by the vast power of the Jiang Kingdom.

'Over twenty Nascent Soul Old Monsters. . . in terms of strength, that should be ten times that of the Yuan Kingdom. . . No, that's not how you calculate it. Just one Seven Kills Demon Lord should be able to easily defeat Spirit Wind True Monarch, Old Monster Gu, and others! '

At this moment, Huang Yungong sent a few divine sense messages. From two palaces enveloped by formations, a Nascent Soul cultivator flew out of each.

One of them was clad in white, appearing as an old man with an otherworldly, immortal demeanor.

The other was withered and emaciated, wearing a straw cape and a bamboo hat, with a fishing rod in his hand.

"Huang Yungong, are these the fellow Daoists you wish to introduce?"

The white-robed old man looked at Fang Xi with a grin, greeting him first: "This old man is White Cloud Elder, and this is Fishing Old Man. . . Greetings, Fellow Daoist Yun Jizi."

Both of them were early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and seemed to have a good relationship with Huang Yungong.

"Greetings, both of you."

Fang Xi cupped his fists and bowed. Then he heard Huang Yungong chuckle: "You two don't need to put on an act anymore, Old White Cloud. Why don't you bring out your treasured 'Five-Colored Cloud Flower Tea'? And you, Fisherman, bring out a 'Dragon Transformation Eel'! This old man has been craving them for many years. . ."

"Heh heh, I knew you were coveting our meager possessions. . ."

Fishing Old Man sneered: "Then Old Huang Yungong, why don't you first bring out a few jars of your treasured 'Yellow Spirit Wine' before we talk?"

The three old monsters laughed and chatted freely, clearly sharing a very close bond.

Huang Yungong chuckled: "Back then, this old man, along with this Fisherman and Old White Cloud, roamed the cultivation world. We even earned the moniker 'Three Friends of Wine and Meat'."

"Yet this old man originally proposed 'Three Friends of Winter Solstice' back then! What a waste of a good name. . ."

White Cloud Elder stood to the side, wearing a look of deep regret.

Fishing Old Man then looked at Fang Xi: "Fellow Daoist Yun Jizi, I wonder if you have any spirit food? Let us broaden our horizons as well?"

"Spirit food?"

Fang Xi mused: "I've dabbled a bit in the path of spirit farmers, but there's no need to bring out my meager spirit rice and spirit wine to make a fool of myself. However, by chance many years ago, I once captured a Taisui with a mutated bloodline. . ."

"Taisui? Not bad, not bad. . ."

Fishing Old Man was overjoyed: "I've heard its meat is exceptionally delicious, and this old man has long wanted to try it! This one, after a bloodline mutation, must surely have a unique flavor. . ."

...

Fang Xi took out Taisui meat, and together with several Nascent Soul Old Monsters, they roasted meat, drank wine, and occasionally savored tea while discussing the Dao, finding quite a bit of enjoyment in it.

Half a month later.

Fang Xi, who was comprehending a jade slip in one of the palaces, suddenly opened his eyes and transformed into a demonic light, shooting straight into the sky.

Boom! Boom!

Accompanied by the sound of heavenly drums, a massive, resplendent layered ship slowly sailed into view from afar.

"Heh heh. . . It's actually the Lishang Demon Palace's 'Seven Treasures Layered Ship'? I can't believe Tian Du Mojun actually brought this treasure here. . ."

With flashes of light, the Three Friends of Wine and Meat appeared, gazing at the enormous layered ship with expressions of awe and wistfulness.

"Seven Treasures Layered Ship? Is this spirit vessel very famous? " Fang Xi, his interest piqued, humbly inquired.

"This 'Seven Treasures Layered Ship' is said to be the creation of a formation-path genius from the Lishang Demon Palace several hundred years ago. It is a 'Formation-Artifact Treasure', combining the two great arts of formations and artifact refinement, finally forged after expending vast amounts of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. . . It's said that it can carry tens of thousands of cultivators at once. More crucially, if a few Core Formation cultivators operate it, with thousands of Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators simultaneously inputting their magical power, its frontal might is said to be something even ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn't dare to directly confront. . ."

White Cloud Elder slowly explained. "So that's how it is."

Fang Xi wore an expression of having his eyes opened wide.

The Seven Treasures Layered Ship, resplendent with flowing light, flew directly above Ice Fiend Lake before a clear voice rang out: "Fellow Daoists, please enter the Seven Treasures Layered Ship to discuss important matters!"

Swish! Swish!

From within the Ice Fiend Palace, streaks of escape light belonging to Nascent Soul Old Monsters emerged.

And from various parts of Ice Fiend Lake, a few Nascent Soul Old Monsters who disliked crowds and preferred solitude, arrived, riding various colored escape lights, spirit beasts. . . landing upon the deck of the Seven Treasures Layered Ship.

"Since that's the case, let's also attend the assembly."

Huang Yungong suggested.

"Indeed, that's what we should do."

Fang Xi transformed into a demonic light and unhurriedly arrived upon the Seven Treasures Layered Ship.

After stepping onto the agarwood-like deck, he gazed at the majestic and vast palace structures, letting out a sigh of admiration.

The Seven Treasures Layered Ship was colossal in design; its deck alone resembled a massive plaza, and the main body of the layered ship not far off looked like a grand palace.

At this moment, Nascent Soul cultivators stood sporadically across the plaza.

Some of them were unremarkable in appearance, while others possessed highly distinctive features, making them unforgettable at first sight.

Before Fang Xi could finish observing them one by one, a fragrant breeze passed, and countless petals scattered down from the sky.

The illusory petals were uniformly pink, carrying a captivating, powdery fragrance.

A streak of pink light descended, revealing the figure of a female cultivator clad in palace robes.

This woman had powdered brows and a slender figure. Though her entire body was enveloped in a luxurious purple palace gown, not revealing an inch of skin, she exuded an ultimate sense of allure and fascination.

'This female cultivator. . . truly understands the essence that concealing is more alluring than revealing. '

While Fang Xi was inwardly sighing, he heard Huang Yungong exclaim: "It's Nangong Li, the Grand Elder of Ruyi Sect. . . This woman has actually advanced to the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm?"

"Nangong Li?"

Fishing Old Man scoffed: "I recall, Old Huang Yungong, that you seemed to have suffered greatly at the hands of this woman in your youth, didn't you? No wonder you're so impressed. . ."

'Was it suffering, or was loss a blessing in disguise? '

Fang Xi glanced at the unremarkable-looking Huang Yungong, then saw Nangong Li gracefully walking towards them, and his heart stirred.

'This woman has only just advanced to the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm. In terms of strength, she is completely incomparable to the peak mid-stage Nascent Soul Seven Kills Demon Lord. . . '

"So it's you three old rascals. . . You haven't come to visit this humble one's business for all these years, truly making this humble one heartbroken. . ."

Nangong Li's voice was soft and charming, seemingly capable of melting one's bones. Her eyes swept over Huang Yungong and the two others, finally landing on Fang Xi. She paused, then chuckled softly: "Where did you find this ominous star? He actually carries two different 'Resentful Soul Charms' on him. One unfamiliar one is fine, but the other one. . ."

Nangong Li's cheeks were like jade as she leaned close to Fang Xi, her breath like orchids as she whispered: "It's actually from the Seven Fiends Hall. . . If Seven Kills Demon Lord arrives, what will you do?"

The Nascent Soul cultivators on the surrounding deck were all sharp of hearing and keen of sight. Nangong Li had also intentionally refrained from using divine sense transmission, so they all heard it, and their gazes towards Fang Xi carried an inexplicable meaning.

"What? Fellow Daoist actually killed a core disciple of the Seven Fiends Hall?"

Huang Yungong exclaimed in surprise: "That Seven Kills Demon Lord is fickle and unpredictable. Even if Tian Du Mojun were here, he might not be able to stop him from acting. . . Alas, Fellow Daoist has truly been reckless. . . This old man and my two friends still have a bit of face. How about when Seven Kills Demon Lord arrives, Fellow Daoist steps forward, apologizes, and offers some compensation, and it might just pass. . . We cultivators have a lifespan of a thousand years; we shouldn't act impulsively and abandon this path of longevity so hard-won!"

"Thank you for the reminders, seniors. I shall bear this matter alone."

Fang Xi chuckled lightly, speaking with an air of righteousness.

"Oh? May I ask, Fellow Daoist, who are you. . . ?"

Nangong Li's eyes shimmered. To achieve the Nascent Soul realm, one's temperament, talent, and opportunities were all indispensable.

This one, after being identified, still appeared completely composed, so he must have some formidable backing.

"I am Yun Jizi!"

Anyway, whatever transgressions were committed in the Jiang Kingdom, it was all Old Devil Yun Jizi's fault, and had absolutely nothing to do with him, the Dragon Fish Island Master.

Swish!

Not long after, another demonic light descended, revealing an old devil at the early Nascent Soul stage, with a bloodless, pale face, purple pupils, and clad in black robes.

"It's Kong Sang Old Devil from the Seven Fiends Hall!"

Nangong Li seemed somewhat surprised: "Where is Seven Kills Demon Lord?"

"So it's the Grand Elder of Ruyi Sect, Senior Brother he. . . Senior Brother he. . ."

Kong Sang Old Devil knew that Seven Kills Demon Lord's soul lamp had extinguished, but it was clearly impossible for him to announce it publicly.

Otherwise, given Seven Kills Demon Lord's domineering conduct, the Seven Fiends Hall's enemies would be able to exterminate the entire sect!

He had come at this time, naturally, having heard the news of the 'Stop-War Order'. He wanted to first conceal the matter of Seven Kills Demon Lord's demise, and then officially join the alliance, thereby preserving his own Dao lineage.

But when Kong Sang Old Devil's gaze shifted and he saw Fang Xi, his entire being froze.

Not only did he freeze, but a strong look of terror appeared on his face. He actually transformed into a demonic light and shot backward!

Leaving behind only Fang Xi, wearing an innocent expression, and Huang Yungong and the other 'wine and meat friends' looking at each other in dismay. . .