Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1499: Chapter 811: Island Master (Part 2)

Chen Polu was overwhelmed with surprise, holding the Flowing Moon Sword in both hands, appearing deeply moved and nearly in tears.

“Take it!”

As soon as the words left his mouth, Chen Polu immediately turned playful, nodding and bowing to the boss repeatedly.

At this moment, other roommates also gathered around, all looking at their boss with eager expressions.

Seeing this, Zhao Sheng took out the Magic Artifacts he had prepared earlier and distributed them to each of them, one piece per person. The grade of these artifacts was top-grade, but their power was not inferior to general top-grade magic tools.

After five years together, even if there wasn’t any deep affection, there was at least some friendship.

As they parted ways, he prepared a magic artifact for each of them as a token of friendship.

…

Half a month later, a Hundred Feet Cloud Boat broke through the clouds and plunged rapidly towards the vast and endless lake below.

The lake surface shimmered, the water was deep green and clear, scattered islands of various sizes dotted the lake, faintly visible amidst the subtle fog.

The Hundred Feet Cloud Boat swiftly skimmed across the lake surface, and after flying for seventy to eighty miles, its speed suddenly decreased.

At this moment, a figure suddenly jumped out from within the cloud boat, and as they landed mid-air, a dark turtle shell appeared beneath their feet.

In the next moment, the turtle shell emitted a faint black glow, instantly halting above the lake surface.

Whoosh!

The lake water parted to both sides, and a white wave extended into the distance from the lake surface, with Zhao Sheng stepping forward on the Mystic Turtle Shield. Soon, a small island came into view three to four miles ahead.

Before long, he reached the dock outside the small island, put away the Mystic Turtle Shield, and glanced around, seeing a middle-aged man in a water-green outfit jogging over.

Plop, plop.

The middle-aged man ran up and without a word, knelt down on the ground, respectfully bowing, “I am Zhou Chu, paying respects to the Island Master, sir!”

“No need for such formality, stand up,” Zhao Sheng said in a flat tone, simultaneously taking out a Seven-Star Token and showing it to the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man stood up, carefully examining the token for a while, and after confirming its authenticity, he breathed a great sigh of relief.

“Sir must be tired from the long journey. Please follow me into the island. The main building has long been prepared for the Island Master to rest,” Zhou Chu smiled obsequiously and suddenly gestured invitingly.

After putting away the token, Zhao Sheng asked, “What role do you hold on the island? How much do you know about Seven Stars Island?”

Zhou Chu continued smiling, “To be frank, sir, I am currently the Chief of Miscellaneous Affairs on the island. There are now seventy-two servants on the island, with one Spirit Plant Cultivator and one Fish Father. Additionally, the island has opened up thirty-three acres of spirit field, two fish ponds, medicine field…”

Zhao Sheng stepped onto the dock and walked towards the island interior, with Zhou Chu following behind, introducing the island’s customs, scenery, and produce along the way.

…

Northwest of the Red Cloud Spirit Domain, south of the Lingxia Mountain Range, lies an expansive lake nearly ten thousand miles in circumference, known as Thousand Island Lake due to the countless islands scattered within.

The spiritual energy at Thousand Island Lake is abundant, and beneath the lake lies a vast third-tier Spirit Vein, with numerous branches mostly extending deep into the islands.

Since ancient times, Thousand Island Lake has been a gathering place for Loose Cultivators, and many small Cultivation Families also reside carefree on these islands.

Thousand Island Lake is rich in local specialties, including several spiritual items that are beneficial to Golden Core Masters and even Nascent Soul Ancestors, leading many powerful forces to send personnel specifically to acquire these “spiritual items” from the lake.

The Three Extremes Zhao Family is one of these forces.

Zhao Sheng was dispatched to Seven Stars Island because the previous Island Master had “good news from the maternity ward” and was promoted, leaving the position vacant, hence Zhao Sheng seized the “advantage.”

Of course, had he not been generous, the position might not have fallen to him.

On that day, Zhao Sheng moved into the Lakeside Pavilion, beginning his island master tenure.

In just two days, he effortlessly subdued the two Late-stage Qi Refining Cultivators, the Spirit Plant Cultivator and Fish Father on the island.

Witnessing this, the other servants immediately shifted their force field, scrambling to pledge their loyalty to the Island Master!

Zhao Sheng spent half a day touring Seven Stars Island, then dealt with accumulated miscellaneous affairs on the island with ease.

Once all the island’s matters returned to order, he suddenly found himself idle as the Island Master.

A few days later, late at night, the moon hung cold and the stars were sparse.

A small boat silently cut through the cloud mist and docked at Seven Stars Island. One by one, black-clad, masked figures disembarked, stealthily making their way onto the island.

Before long, five masked figures sneaked up to the Lakeside Pavilion, each pulling out a curved saber, the blade glimmering with cold light.

In an instant, the five rushed into the pavilion with their curved sabers, simultaneously hurling bright red Elixir Pills to various spots within.

Boom boom!

The Elixir Pills exploded, transforming into large clouds of pink poison fog, engulfing the entire pavilion.

Hmph!

Just then, the five heard a cold snort in their ears, then saw a slice of Sword Light break through the poison fog, slicing into their necks at an incredible speed.

In no time, four heads flew high into the air, while four headless bodies stiffened briefly before collapsing, their blood pooling on the ground.

The survivor’s eyes were filled with fear as they keenly sensed an unmatched Sword Intent pressing into their brow, freezing them in place with terror, causing the curved saber in their hand to fall to the ground with a clang.

In the next moment, the survivor seemed to hear something, displaying incredulity, then obediently lowered their head and walked into the depths of the pavilion.

The following morning, Zhao Sheng emerged from the pavilion, calm and composed, with all traces of the previous night’s battle having vanished entirely.

Through questioning, he learned from the captive’s mouth that the five had accepted a reward to infiltrate the island and assassinate the new Island Master.

Unfortunately, they were a group of Loose Cultivator assassins, unaware of the identity of the bounty issuer.

However, it mattered little! Regardless of who was secretly eyeing Seven Stars Island, if discovered, he would kill them right away.

…

In the morning, the lake surface shimmered.

Beside Seven Stars Island, Zhao Sheng held a fishing rod, the float fell far into the lake, dipping uncertainly.

Soon, the float sank suddenly, and the lake surface rippled with layers of water patterns.

With a slight smile, Zhao Sheng raised the fishing rod high, and a fiery red spiritual carp leapt out of the water.

With another flick of the rod, the spiritual carp flew high, landing far ashore, bouncing briskly on the ground.

Zhou Chu, swift-eyed and nimble, quickly rushed forward, catching the spiritual carp with both hands, his fingers hooking into the fish gills to lift it off the ground, then ran to the Island Master’s side, smiling obsequiously, “Congratulations, sir, on catching a Great Spirit Carp. This carp weighs ten pounds and has lived for at least a hundred years. Such an aged carp is quite rare even in Thousand Island Lake.”

Zhao Sheng slowly stood up, not paying attention to the carp, but instead raising his gaze to look at the lake surface outside the island.

At that moment, a dark canopy boat glided swiftly across the water surface, docking at the shore in an instant.

Then an elderly daoist with a youthful face and crane-like hair jumped off the boat, striding over with a broad smile.

“Haha, upon hearing that a new Taoist arrived at Seven Stars Island, I came to visit today. I am Cen Hezi, greetings to Taoist friend.”

The old daoist approached and offered Zhao Sheng a respectful bow.

Zhao Sheng returned the gesture, smiling, “So, a neighbor has come visiting. I am Zhao Sheng, greetings to Lord Cen.”

It seems the old daoist is the Island Master of nearby Spring and Autumn Island, whose cultivation reached the Qi Refining Great Perfection Realm twenty years ago, and he is quite famous within Thousand Island Lake.

“Taoist Zhao, so young and already appointed as Seven Stars Island Master, shows how much your family values you. Your future cultivation journey is boundless!” The old daoist’s eyes flashed as he praised aloud.

Zhao Sheng replied with a smile, “Cen Dao You praises me too highly. This is not the place for conversation, let’s enter the island for a chat.”

“Good, I’ve brought a Hundred-year-old Wine as a gift. Today, let’s drink to our heart’s content.”

Spring and Autumn Island is known for producing various Spiritual Wines, and despite Lord Cen Hezi not being skilled at dueling, he is a master brewer, and wines he crafted always cause a scramble.

Zhao Sheng’s eyes brightened, laughing, “As the ancients said: ‘With half-dreaming eyes, gaze upon the dust, and with a frosty sword, bring spring to the Four Seas!’ Taoist Cen brings wine, fitting my mood perfectly. Please!”

With that, Zhao Sheng led the way, chatting and laughing with Cen Hezi, quickly entering the Lakeside Pavilion.