In the small town tavern.
The place was now empty, with only Yi Feng and Gui Wanhai remaining.
Gazing at the familiar yet now unfathomable face, Gui Wanhai was filled with tension and shock, having lost all his former ease and nonchalance. He stood there dumbly for a long time, not daring to utter a word, his eyes full of astonishment!
It wasn't until Yi Feng spoke and invited him.
"Brother Gui?"
"Why are you still standing? Let's sit down and drink slowly."
The words were still as familiar and friendly as ever, but now they sounded even more shocking.
To be so calm and composed after such a great battle... truly the demeanor of a master.
At this moment.
Gui Wanhai finally understood why Yi Feng hadn't shown the slightest bit of restraint when they first met, and why the friends he had brought along before had said that Yi Feng was anything but ordinary.
So, this friend's cultivation was actually this terrifying!
How laughable it was that back then, he had thought he was the one overlooking status to befriend Yi Feng, had been moved by this simple friendship, and had even considered bestowing an opportunity upon Yi Feng...
Now it seemed, the one who didn't care about such things was Yi Feng. On the contrary, it was he who had been granted an opportunity by the other.
The other had casually resolved his life-and-death calamity with a wave of his hand!
He had truly been reaching far above his station...
The more he thought about it, the more ashamed he felt; the more he thought, the more awkward it became.
Despite the immense kindness, Gui Wanhai was now too ashamed to speak, awkwardly cupping his fists, unable to utter a single word.
Seeing him like this, Yi Feng laughed heartily, looked at him, and spoke.
"Brother Gui, you seem a bit awkward today, not as carefree as before. We haven't finished this wine yet. If you try to skip out on the bill, I won't let you off."
The still-friendly words touched Gui Wanhai's heart.
Brother Yi possessed such profound cultivation, yet never showed the slightest arrogance. He had even lowered himself to befriend him. And after saving his life, he didn't say a word more about it...
Such a gentlemanly demeanor was truly admirable.
To be able to become close friends with such a mighty figure in this lifetime was a tremendous honor, a blessing bestowed upon him by Brother Yi.
Gui Wanhai's brow relaxed, moved, he responded and sat down.
"Thank you, Brother Yi!"
"As long as Brother Yi wishes to drink to his heart's content, I will surely keep you company even at the risk of my life!"
Yi Feng also laughed out loud, responding cheerfully.
"Good!"
Now completely free of worries, by the sunlit window, the two drank several cups together. The atmosphere became harmonious again, as relaxed and comfortable as when they first met.
Seeing Brother Gui regain his carefree demeanor, Yi Feng also appreciated this rich second-generation heir even more. This was a true friend, a close confidant connected by pure friendship.
Catching a glimpse of the mess on the floor out of the corner of his eye, Yi Feng remembered the doubt in his heart and asked.
"Brother Gui."
"I'm a bit curious, why did you provoke so many sea tribes?"
Hearing this, Gui Wanhai put down his wine cup and sighed with emotion.
"Ah..."
"At this point, there's no need to hide my status anymore. Actually, I am the son of the Sea Sovereign!"
"My father hasn't shown himself for tens of thousands of years. The various clans of my race have long been restless. Plus, some time ago, my father's abode was forcibly entered and damaged, yet my father has been absent without a trace, as if he has secluded himself from the world. This only boosted their confidence further."
"So, they bared their fangs, gathered the old monsters from various clans, and wanted to kill me, the Sea Sovereign's son, to legitimately vie for the Sea Sovereign's throne and take control of the sea domains!"
"Before, they wouldn't have dared to come ashore, as the Divine Temple was here and wouldn't tolerate such lawlessness. But now the Divine Temple was also cut down by a mysterious figure and is struggling to protect itself, having no time to bother with them. That's why they chased me here."
"If not for Brother Yi's righteous assistance, I'm afraid I would have died here. Such a great kindness is beyond mere thanks. If there is anything you need me to do in the future, Brother Yi, just say the word!"
With everything settled, Gui Wanhai simply laid out all the hidden details.
Speaking his mind felt relieving. All sorts of emotions were finally put to rest. His words were filled with the sincerity of baring his heart and deep gratitude towards Yi Feng.
After hearing this, Yi Feng's expression turned somewhat awkward.
He really hadn't expected...
The rich second-generation heir he'd been drinking and chatting with all along was actually the son of the Sea Sovereign. This was truly unexpected. Thinking back to certain previous events, it was enough to make one's toes curl with embarrassment!
Gui Wanhai had been waiting honestly for a response, but Yi Feng remained silent, his expression growing increasingly awkward. Unable to contain his curiosity, Gui Wanhai asked.
"Brother Yi?"
Meeting Gui Wanhai's puzzled gaze, Yi Feng had no choice but to grit his teeth and rub his nose.
"Thank you for your sincere explanation, Brother Gui."
"Actually, I also have something to say. It's just... it might not be very pleasant..."
Hearing this, Gui Wanhai laughed heartily, pouring wine as he responded.
"Hahaha."
"Why is Brother Yi being awkward too? Between you and me, there should be no reservations at all. Unless Brother Yi disdains associating with me now."
Hearing this, Yi Feng could only quietly confess the truth.
"Well..."
"Actually... it was me who broke your door. And your father's palace... I was the one who rummaged through it and made a mess..."
As soon as the words fell.
Gui Wanhai's hand, pouring wine, froze in mid-air.
He looked up, his face utterly dumbfounded!
Even as the wine overflowed and the aroma filled the table, he didn't react.
Under Gui Wanhai's stunned gaze.
Yi Feng's voice continued to sound.
"The destruction of the Divine Temple was also my doing."
Gui Wanhai's eyes widened sharply, and his wine-pouring hand began to tremble slightly!
Hearing the wine pot creak, Yi Feng felt even more embarrassed. He could only try to explain the situation as tactfully as possible.
"If I'm not mistaken..."
"Overall, that's roughly the situation. Because I cut down the Divine Temple, causing great chaos in the Land of Fallen Gods, and then, forced by certain reasons, I smashed your family's door, and then... that's what led the sea tribes to hunt you down."
"The life-threatening danger you faced was actually caused by me."
Hearing this.
Gui Wanhai was shocked as if struck by lightning. His whole body seemed to go limp. The wine pot fell from his hand, shattering on the floor!
Crash!
With that crisp sound, his mind also began to buzz!
Damn it...
So, everything was set in motion by Brother Yi? The inexplicable upheaval he had pondered over, the great chaos for both humans and sea tribes, was all casually stirred up by this one person?
A single individual had stirred up storms across Lan Star!
In the face of such great chaos, even someone like him, the son of the Sea Sovereign, was like a helpless duckweed, nearly losing his life in it. This calamity was truly unprecedented.
To be able to trigger such a terrifying situation... what kind of dreadful power and cultivation level must that require?
His friend, Brother Yi, actually had power that reached the heavens!
The truth was far more shocking than any assumption!
Utterly shocking!
Gui Wanhai was completely dumbstruck, his face a picture of someone questioning their very existence, unable to come back to his senses. Everything he had just heard had far exceeded his vision and understanding!
He didn't know how much time passed...
Gui Wanhai still looked dazed, but fortunately, he finally showed some reaction, his throat moving as he stared over.
Only then did Yi Feng continue to explain, his eyes full of embarrassment.
"Brother Gui."
"This matter is really all my fault. Although I didn't mean to harm you on purpose, and I had my reasons for visiting your father, having no choice but to break your door, the consequences all stem from me. I won't shirk responsibility."
Gui Wanhai's throat moved several times before he finally let out a long sigh.
"Hoo..."
"Brother Yi, there's no need to blame yourself so much. You've already saved me, so let's not speak of this matter again. As for my father's cave abode, it's merely an external possession, not worth mentioning. Since the old man himself hasn't even shown his face, I can't be bothered with it either."
"However, the Divine Land is in great chaos now, and this cannot go on indefinitely. The Star Lord is also nowhere to be seen. Brother Yi, do you know his whereabouts?"
Hearing these magnanimous words, Yi Feng finally felt some relief.
After a thorough explanation, he laid out the whole bizarre maneuver by Nan Gong Yi Fang, shocking Gui Wanhai once again, his eyes widening like brass bells!
"What?!"
"The Star Lord actually relinquished the command token? So that means, Brother Yi, you are now the Lord of Lan Star?!"
This was simply too shocking!
For tens of thousands of years, Star Lords had always been appointed by the Child Star. Never before had anyone heard of someone voluntarily giving up the command token, handing over the supremely revered position of Star Lord to another.
This was just absurdly unbelievable!
To think that back then, he had wanted to bring this friend to the Fallen God Palace to broaden his horizons. Yet, not long after, the guy ends up in charge of the Fallen God Palace?
Good heavens!
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
Cheng's father told him he was getting remarried—to a wealthy woman. Cao Cheng realized his time had finally come: he was about to become a second-generation rich kid. Sure, it might be a watered-down version, but hey, at least he'd have status now, right? The wealthy woman also had four daughters!! Which meant, starting today, Cao Cheng gained four stunning older sisters?? But that wasn't even the whole story... "My name is Cao Cheng—'Cheng' as in 'honest, smooth-talking gentleman'!"
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
