Chapter 55

The fishing boat sailed on the sea, enjoying the cool sea breeze. Filled with the hope of returning to the sect, Zhan Chen felt unprecedentedly relaxed.

Looking at the vast sea, he became more open-minded. He called out to a middle-aged man who was rowing at the stern, "Old Jiang, which island are we going to in the North Sea?"

Old Jiang smiled and said, "Brother Zhan Chen, we are going to Meishan Island!"

"Are we almost there?"

"Not yet, there are still three days!"

"So far?" Zhan Chen couldn't help but be surprised.

"Brother Zhan Chen, Meishan Island is the closest to our village among the islands in the North Sea. Three days is very close."

"Oh!" Zhan Chen was a little disappointed. After all, the sea was too wide, but he was eager to go home.

The small boat quickly left the vicinity of the small fishing village. Zhan Chen looked around again. Other than the dark blue sea, there was nothing else. A sense of loneliness and solitude grew in him, and he thought to himself, 'To sail on the sea for a long time, it's really a torture for a person.'

"I'd better go back to the cabin to cultivate." When he thought of cultivating, he was happy. He turned around and called out to Old Jiang, "Old Jiang, I'm going to cultivate first. If the boat arrives, be sure to call me!"

"Alright, Big Brother, hurry up and go!" Old Jiang shouted from the stern.

So, Zhan Chen went into the cabin and began to cultivate.

Three days passed quickly. On this day, while Zhan Chen was still cultivating, he heard Old Jiang shouting outside, "Brother Zhan Chen, we are here, we are here!"

Zhan Chen's heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly stopped cultivating and walked out of the cabin. Looking forward, he saw a touch of green appearing in front of him between the sky and the water. He was ecstatic. After sailing on the sea for a long time, the happiest thing was to see land.

Not long after, they arrived at the Meishan Island that Old Jiang mentioned. The island was very lively. On the dock, there were dozens of large and small boats. The boatmen were busy loading and unloading cargo for some cargo ships.

After Old Jiang stopped the boat, Zhan Chen took out a few banknotes from his Qiankun bag and stuffed them into his arms, saying, "Old Jiang, this is for you!"

"This! How can I accept it? "Old Jiang had never seen such a large sum of money. He was a little panicked.

Zhan Chen smiled and said, "Just accept it. This money is just a drop in the ocean for me."

Old Jiang really needed money too much, so he didn't refuse. He gritted his teeth and said, "Alright then! I'll do as you say. "After a pause, he continued," Brother Zhan Chen, I'm actually a little sorry. "

"Zhan Chen asked in surprise," What do you mean? "

"Aren't you going to Jin Port?"

"You are."

"But this Meishan Island doesn't have a boat to Jin Tai Port."

"What's going on?" Zhan Chen couldn't help but be anxious.

"The island that can really reach Jin Tai Port is the largest island in the North Sea, not far from Meishan Island — Flaming Fall Island."

"In other words, I have to go from Meishan Island to Flaming Fall Island before I can go back to Jin Tai Port?"

"Yes."

Zhan Chen looked relaxed and said, "Brother Jiang, don't scare me. I thought I couldn't reach the destination. It turns out that I have to go through some trouble. But it doesn't matter. I can go to Flaming Fall Island again."

"I feel a little more at ease now that you said that." Old Jiang smiled.

After saying goodbye to Old Jiang, Zhan Chen found a random person and asked, "Brother, do you know where to find a boat to Flaming Fall Island?"

That person replied, "Oh, you mean Flaming Fall Island? It's very far from here. It takes about half a month to get there by boat. We have to pass by a few small islands on the way. Ordinary boats can't reach there. But you don't have to worry. We have a fixed boat that goes there every month. "

Zhan Chen asked excitedly, "Then where can I board this boat and when will it set sail?"

That person replied, "If I remember correctly, it should be half a month later. On that day, you can wait here early in the morning. That boat is very big. It's three stories high. There are dragon patterns carved on the body of the boat. It's very easy to recognize. But the boat fare is a little expensive. It costs five hundred taels of silver! "

"I have to wait for half a month?" Zhan Chen was a little disappointed.

"Yes, there's no other way. I can only wait."

Zhan Chen nodded helplessly. He turned around and left. He wanted to find a hotel to stay in and wait for half a month.

So he went to a hotel first. He ordered a few dishes and drank by himself. Then, he heard two people talking around him.

One of them asked, "Brother, this is my first time coming to Meishan Island. I don't know where I can go."

The other person said, "Hey, you've asked the right person! Although this Meishan Island isn't big, it's famous for its scenery. Especially the Meishan Mountain in the center of the island. It's nearly two thousand zhang high. The top of the mountain is covered with white snow. The snowy scenery is beautiful. The mountain is as warm as spring. Hundreds of flowers are in full bloom. Especially in this season, it's even more beautiful. "

"Moreover, the spiritual energy in the mountain is abundant. Climbing here really makes people happy and dispels their fatigue!"

"Oh, then I really have to go there!"

"By the way, if you go up the mountain, there's still one place that you can't miss. That is the Minor Sumeru Temple on the mountain. You must go there!"

"Why?"

"Because I heard that the abbot of the Minor Sumeru Temple, Master Zhi Yuan, moved here from the center of the Ten Thousand Laws Continent. Not only is his cultivation profound, but he's also proficient in Buddhism. He's good at enlightening all living beings. The rarest thing is that he has a Bodhisattva's heart. He's kind and approachable! "

"Oh, what realm has Master Zhi Yuan's cultivation reached?"

"This is hard to say. I've only heard people say that he's unfathomable!"

"Then, will the master meet a low-level martial artist like me?"

"At first, I didn't think that he would. Who would have thought that after I followed the others up the mountain, the master would personally meet us. He even recited Buddhist scriptures for everyone, which baptized my soul like a spring breeze. After listening to his teachings, my mind was suddenly enlightened. I went down the mountain and broke through the next day! "At this point, the man's face revealed a yearning expression.

"Oh, it's so magical! It just so happens that I'm also at the bottleneck of breaking through. It seems that I must meet this Master Zhi Yuan! Tomorrow, I'll go up the mountain and admire the master's demeanor! "

Hearing this, Zhan Chen also faintly felt excited. He thought, There's still half a month left. Why don't I go to the top of Mount Mei? Especially this Master Zhi Yuan, who's worth meeting. Maybe I can learn something from his teachings and make a breakthrough!

Therefore, he first rented a room in a hotel at the foot of Mount Mei and rested for a day. The next morning, he followed a few tourists and went straight to the top of Mount Mei.

Along the way, there were indeed flowers blooming and lush. The higher they went, the more rare and precious spiritual trees and herbs were planted on the side of the road. No one picked them. These spiritual trees and herbs injected a wave of spiritual Qi into the mountain, making the surrounding environment even more quiet and beautiful. The sounds of apes and birds chirping could be heard incessantly in the forest.

Zhan Chen gradually arrived at the top of the mountain, which was nearly three thousand meters above sea level. At this time, the density of the spiritual Qi in the mountain had also risen to a peak. It actually formed a spiritual fog that lingered around him. With a casual breath, he felt his body become light and healthy. It was as if he had returned to the illusion of the Cultivation Tower.

In his heart, Zhan Chen was secretly envious. This was really an excellent natural environment for closed-door training. If he could cultivate in this mountain for a long time, he wouldn't have to worry about his cultivation not advancing by leaps and bounds.

Suddenly, the sound of rushing water came from afar. He raised his head to look and saw a white jade belt running down from a high mountain, crashing against the mountain rocks and forming a unique rhythm. It was a spectacular waterfall.

He couldn't help but stop for a long time and carefully savor it. After a long time, he turned his head back and continued to climb up the mountain. After another few hundred meters, he came to a wide flat land. A simple and unadorned temple stood in front of him. It had a radius of more than a hundred feet. The main hall and the tower were arranged in picturesque disorder. It was a magnificent sight.