Yu Zhou Island was a rather magical place. The entire island was circular in shape, with a circle of woods behind the beach. Behind the woods was the most magical place on Yu Zhou Island, the Illusory Sea Lake.
Baili Mingxiang, who was wrapped in a thick fox fur robe, led the way. She had studied the fish eyes in the Illusory Sea Lake and had been here several times. She knew where to find them.
Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye walked behind Baili Mingxiang. Long Fei Ye had held Han Yunxi's hand for some reason. It seemed to have become a habit.
General Baili followed behind with a group of fishermen and attendants. The group walked through the beach and into the woods.
"It's really strange. It's clearly the middle of winter, but the plants here are lush and green. Why is the lake water frozen over? "Han Yunxi asked curiously.
The island was located in the north, so it was normal for the lake to freeze in winter. However, she didn't expect to see such a lush forest.
Han Yunxi found that her geographical knowledge couldn't explain this situation at all.
Baili Mingxiang was about to answer, but Long Fei Ye spoke first. "This entire island is an abnormal place."
Well, this sentence could explain everything that didn't make sense.
"It's as good as not saying anything." Han Yunxi dared to mutter, but she didn't dare to let Long Fei Ye hear her.
However, she could accept it after thinking about it carefully. After all, there were many inexplicable contradictions in geography.
As they walked, Han Yunxi gathered the collar of her robes together as she felt cold.
When they were on the island, they felt that the temperature didn't change except that the wind was a little stronger. However, the closer they got to the center of the island, the lower the temperature was.
Long Fei Ye sensed Han Yunxi's movement. He asked in a low voice, "Are you cold?"
"I'm fine." Han Yunxi's fox fur robe was enough. Her palms were warm.
Long Fei Ye didn't say anything. He pulled her into his arms. Once she was close to him, Han Yunxi did not feel cold at all.
This guy's personality was so cold and aloof, but his body was warm and comfortable.
"How cold is this Illusory Sea Lake?" Han Yunxi asked curiously.
"The entire lake has been frozen since the second half of the year. The ice is three feet thick, and the water that is sprinkled on the surface of the lake will freeze immediately. Therefore, the fish that are caught can be frozen on the spot. It won't be a problem to keep them fresh for half a year." The one who answered was still Long Fei Ye.
Everyone who followed His Highness Duke of Qin knew that the reticent His Highness Duke of Qin often spoke to esteemed wangfei.
"So convenient! No wonder you want to come here to look for food!"
Fishery Island wasn't very far from Tianning's three disaster zones, so they could take advantage of the spring chill to send the frozen fish over in batches. There was no problem with the freshness of the fish.
Fish meat could be eaten fresh or preserved. It could also be eaten with vegetables, weeds, and a limited amount of rice as a staple food to save on the use of rice.
To the disaster victims, this was definitely a form of enjoyment.
The more Han Yunxi thought about it, the more she looked forward to it. She wished she could send a boatload of fish back immediately to make the people happy and Emperor Tianhui feel stifled again.
The wind picked up again, carrying with it the chill of the Illusory Sea Lake. As it brushed past her face, she felt an indescribable prickle. It was getting colder and colder.
"Can you take it?" Long Fei Ye asked.
The person in his arms was not a delicate flower to begin with. Moreover, she had his protection, so how could she not take the cold?
"I'm fine," Han Yunxi felt warm inside!
Baili Mingxiang walked in front, his hands wrapped in fur robes as he led the way with his head bowed. He listened to the conversation behind him as he led the way.
Amidst the silence, a sour feeling uncontrollably surged into his heart.
She was the one who was truly cold! With such a weak body, she feared nothing more than Cold Evil.
She was right in front of His Highness Duke of Qin, but he still couldn't see her.
She'd always stayed at home in the Baili Estate to sell her life for His Highness, but he'd never spared her a glance. Now she was right in front of him, fighting with her life on the line. Unfortunately, he still couldn't see her.
Whether she was here or not, he was still the same.
Thus, whether she fought or not, his heart was the same.
Because she understood this principle all too well, she'd always remained silent and never fought for anything.
If you couldn't get what you wanted, it would only make you despair.
The closer they got to the Illusory Sea Lake, the stronger the wind became.
Baili Mingxiang had already curled up into a ball when a sudden warmth enveloped him from behind.
Baili Mingxiang instinctively looked back, only to see Han Yunxi had already reached his side and draped a large woolen cloak over his shoulders.
"I don't think your fox fur robe is enough."
Han Yunxi said as she covered Baili Mingxiang's icy ears with her hands. After warming them up, she helped him put on the fur hood.
"I wanted to let you be cold for a while so you could get used to the temperature. I was afraid that your body wouldn't be able to take the cold when you reached the Illusory Sea Lake. Now it seems that I'd better put on some clothes first. "
After putting on the hood, Han Yunxi seriously tied the belt around Baili Mingxiang's neck, wrapping her up tightly, leaving only her eyes and nose exposed.
Baili Mingxiang looked at her serious expression and pursed his lips, unable to speak for a long time.
She thought that she had been forgotten, but it turned out that she hadn't. Han Yunxi had always been paying attention to her!
This woman was clearly younger than her by a few years, but she took care of her like an older sister. Baili Mingxiang suddenly felt so warm that she wanted to cry.
She was the youngest daughter in the Baili Family and had several older sisters. But today, she realized that this was what it felt like to have an older sister!
Tears welled up in Baili Mingxiang's eyes. Afraid that she would be seen, she quickly got up and lowered her head. "Thank you, Princess Consort."
"You're welcome. Let's go. You can't fall sick! " Han Yunxi took Baili Mingxiang's arm, hoping that her body heat could provide some warmth to the pitiful woman.
Baili Mingxiang was both grateful and apprehensive. His Highness Duke of Qin must be watching them right now.
Long Fei Ye was indeed watching them, but he was thinking about the Beauty's Blood instead. That would definitely help Han Yunxi with her research on the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion.
Seeing that esteemed wangfei wasn't by His Highness's side, General Baili stepped forward. "Your Highness, this soldier really doesn't understand why Ouyang Ningnuo would hook up with Jun Yi Xie."
Although Ouyang Ningnuo is a merchant who can be made friends with anything that benefits him, he wouldn't go so far as to partner up with Jun Yi Xie if he's only here to fish, right? "
General Baili's concerns were the same as Long Fei Ye's. "I'm afraid the two of them have other shady dealings behind their backs."
"Your Highness, Cloud Realm Trade Consortium is such a powerful organization. We can't just let Jun Yi Xie have it for free!" General Baili said urgently.
Long Fei Ye knew this better than anyone else. His concession just then hadn't been for nothing.
"You don't need to worry about that. Your lordship knows what to do." Long Fei Ye said simply. He'd started investigating Ouyang Ningnuo a few years ago when they'd met at the border.
Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi's group headed towards the Illusory Sea Lake while Jun Yi Xie and Ouyang Ningnuo led a group of fishermen through the forest.
Ouyang Ningnuo was the one who'd approached Jun Yi Xie on his own accord this time. At first, Jun Yi Xie was overwhelmed by the favor, but also on his guard.
Later, he found out that Ouyang Ningnuo had a few horse deals seized by the Northern Li border guards and needed his help. Only then did he let down his guard.
News of Long Fei Ye's disaster relief efforts had spread like wildfire throughout Tianning. Jun Yi Xie had long been keeping tabs on the news and guessed that Ouyang Ningnuo would target the fish.
Coincidentally, Ouyang Ningnuo had plenty of experts who could find fish eyes. The two of them went back and forth until they discussed some conditions before heading off together.
Jun Yi Xie helped Ouyang Ningnuo deal with the seized horse deals while Ouyang Ningnuo helped him find the fish eyes and catch the fish.
Jun Yi Xie was determined to get his hands on the fish. He was planning to use them to trade for the antidote with Han Yunxi!
Even if he bumped into Long Fei Ye's group, it wouldn't affect his plans at all.
After all, Ouyang Ningnuo's men weren't just freeloaders. No one else in the world was more familiar with the location of fish eyes than Ouyang Ningnuo's fishermen.
"His Highness Duke of Kang and Duke of Qin seem to have a deep enmity." Ouyang Ning Nuo asked with a smile. He knew that the two kings had always been enemies, but he didn't expect them to fight as soon as they met.
Jun Yi Xie sneered and didn't say anything. As the wind blew in his face, he unconsciously clutched his arm tightly and revealed a pained expression.
His arm had been poisoned by Han Yunxi, and it still hadn't been cured.
The colder the weather, the more severe the pain. It was like rheumatism that made people feel helpless and helpless. Although he was very good at controlling himself, there were times when he couldn't control himself.
He had never been able to figure out what kind of poison it was, but based on his experience, the pain would only get worse and worse. In the end, his entire arm would probably be crippled.
He had to detoxify the poison first, then slowly play with Han Yunxi! Once the matter of the poisonous beast was made public, it would be enough for Han Yunxi to suffer!
Seeing that Jun Yi Xie didn't answer, Ouyang Ning Nuo didn't pursue the matter. Instead, he began to care about Han Yunxi.
"I heard that Qin Wangfei is a poison expert?"
"Haha, you'll know if she's an expert after you try it." Jun Yi Xie was in a good mood and teased him.
Ouyang Ning Nuo laughed and shook his head. He seemed to be in a good mood as well.
From the looks of it, the two of them were very confident in finding the fisheye.
The fisherman led the way, and they soon arrived at the Illusory Sea Lake. Unfortunately, as soon as they exited the forest, they saw Long Fei Ye arrive at the lakeside not too far away.
The Illusory Sea Lake was a large, circular lake. There were more than a thousand different kinds of fish in the lake. Even though the surface of the lake was frozen, the water below was still flowing, and the fish could survive normally.
Any hole in the ice would attract a large number of fish to the surface to breathe.
The so-called "fisheye" was a specific spot on the ice. Once it was cut open, it would attract a large number of fish to gather. Fisheyes were of different sizes, and the fish attracted by them were also of different sizes.
It wasn't easy to find a fisheye. Only professionals would be able to find one. Even professionals would only find small fisheyes. Finding a medium fisheye was already very difficult. According to the records of Fishery Island, no one had ever found a large fisheye!
It was said that once a large fisheye was found, all the fish in the entire Illusory Sea Lake would be caught.
Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi soon spotted Jun Yi Xie and the others. Enemies truly were bound to meet on a narrow road!
Baili Mingxiang was already wearing a second cloak, but she was still shivering from the cold. However, she didn't hesitate to step onto the ice.
"Your Highness, this area is where the fish are most concentrated. It's also where the fisheyes are the most concentrated." Although she was afraid and nervous, this was an important matter, so she still took it seriously.
Although the number of fisheyes was uncertain, it was best to find them first. The more they found, the more they could catch.
"I'll leave it to you!"
Long Fei Ye's attention was completely focused on Jun Yi Xie. He was Cold.
Jun Yi Xie was also looking at Long Fei Ye. "Young Master Ouyang, have your men attack together!"
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