The Great Manor Head Miao's gaze instinctively focused on their breasts.
The two Seniors didn't mind it at all, as though they were already used to it. This was an unavoidable problem when cross-dressing as a man. Regardless of gender, the moment someone realized they were cross-dressing as a man, their gazes would quickly land on their breasts. It wasn't that they liked dressing as men, but with their current condition, it was too easy for others to recognize them.
After proving their cultivation, the two of them helped each other adjust their masks, then rode off once more, abandoning the Great Manor Head Miao and going their separate ways.
Riding alone on his steed, Miao Yi looked at the one disappearing to the east, then to the one disappearing to the west. He wanted to say something, but hesitated. In the end, he looked down at the newly dug sandpit, then up at the starry sky. After getting his bearings, he continued on his own, heading towards the next gathering point of the group.
He was extremely careful along the way, hoping that no assassins would appear.
Perhaps his sincerity had moved the heavens, as no assassins appeared again. In the blink of an eye, a year had passed …
The roars of the dragons came to an abrupt end, and the Inferno Qilin Spear appeared. Seated on his dragon steed, Miao Yi tilted his body and struck out with his spear. The sharp tip of the spear pierced into the body of a giant scorpion, and the scorpion's glossy black outer shell immediately changed color.
This was a ferocious beast unique to Flowing Clouds Dune Sea, known as the 'Flowing Clouds Sand Scorpion'. It was as large as a horse carriage, with huge pincers and venomous barbs. It loved to hunt down any prey it could find, and because there wasn't much food in the desert, it wouldn't miss a single prey, dead or alive.
There was another ferocious beast unique to Flowing Clouds Dune Sea, the 'Sea Monkey'. It had a ferocious appearance, sharp fangs and claws, and was extremely strong. It especially liked to ambush those who entered the sea. Sometimes, it would hide in the sand, and when someone passed by, it would suddenly shoot out its claws and drag you down into the sea, then kill you with its advantage in the sea. Surrounded by a large group of cultivators, there was no lack of cultivators among them.
The group had already lost more than half of its members to these monsters. However, once the news reached the officials, they would quickly replenish their forces.
The 'Flowing Clouds Sand Scorpion' before them wasn't that big. A few months ago, Miao Yi had killed a demon scorpion the size of a small house and obtained a First Grade Yao Core.
It was said that among the Five Emperors of Flowing Clouds Dune Sea, there were the Scorpion King and the Monkey King. His cultivation was extraordinary, but because of the incident at Tempest Tavern, he fell at the hands of Devil Sage Yun Aotian.
He pulled out the sharp spearhead and waved it around. The barbed hooks and a pair of pincers flew out. Miao Yi tucked it away with a flick of his sleeve, then circled around the giant scorpion's corpse. He continuously swung his spear and smashed the hard shell. The parts he smashed were all the fleshy parts, and the aroma of meat immediately filled the air.
A large handful of shining white salt was sprinkled on the back of the giant scorpion. The dragon steed beneath the scorpion immediately went up to nibble on it, occasionally licking a mouthful of salt as it ate with relish.
The two Blue-feathered Swallows were also released and joined in the pecking.
Miao Yi then pulled out the pincers that he had just put away and smashed the hard shell. Opening the shell, the tender and plump meat was immediately revealed. It smelled very fragrant. Cutting a piece with a small knife and dipping it in salt, he placed it in his mouth and chewed. It was fresh and fragrant, smooth and refreshing. It was truly a delicacy of the world.
He sat on the back of his steed and ate, while his dragon steed surrounded the giant scorpion's corpse to eat, along with two Blue-Feathered Swallows. It was truly a case of sharing blessings together.
At first, the dragon steed panicked when it saw the Flowing Cloud Sand Scorpion. Now that it saw it, it knew it was a delicacy and wanted to chase after it. It was addicted to eating.
Enjoying himself, Miao Yi looked at his steed as it munched on the meat, shell and all. He could vaguely see Charcoal's demeanor from it. He couldn't help but wave the small knife in his hand and clicked his tongue, saying, "Damn fatty, you're not lucky enough to have a good meal!"
Not long after, Wu Zhen and Wu Ming rushed over on their mounts due to the commotion caused by the battle. Miao Yi pulled out the other pincer, broke it, and threw it out. "Two beautiful seniors, this is specially left for you two."
The two of them rolled their eyes at him and took the food, then turned back to avoid getting too close to the scorpion. Judging by the sounds of them burying their heads in processing the meat, it was obvious that they were also smashing the hard shell on the pincer's leg to taste it. Who wouldn't like delicious food?
After eating it once, the two of them also fell in love with it.
Miao Yi looked to his left and right, chuckling. He had always wanted to befriend the two beautiful seniors, but most of the time, he kept his distance from them. Occasionally, he would bump into them along with the group, but it was hard for him to have a conversation.
It had already been a year. In truth, Wu Zhen and Wu Ming were also wondering if the culprit would show up again. However, they had their responsibilities, and like Miao Yi, they had no choice. As long as the higher-ups didn't relent, they wouldn't be able to leave.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Miao Yi patted his stomach, licked his lips, and let out a burp. This delicious meal was his reward for breaking through to Blue Lotus Sixth Grade. Just a few days ago, his cultivation had finally broken through again.
The speed at which he refined Orbs of Will every day had also increased from seven to eight. In order to break through from Blue Lotus Sixth Grade to Seventh Grade, he estimated that he would need nearly eighty-two thousand Orbs of Will. In other words, he would need about twenty-eight years before he could break through again, and this was under the condition that he wasn't disturbed.
The current situation clearly wasn't feasible. He should have been able to break through to Blue Lotus Sixth Grade half a year ago, but it had been delayed by half a year.
A spirit eagle swooped down from the sky. Miao Yi reached out to catch it, then retrieved the jade archive from the tube at its feet. It was a message from Qian'Er and Xue'Er.
"You're in luck again. Go on!" Miao Yi flicked his arm, and the spirit eagle immediately pounced onto the giant scorpion's body, burying itself in its work.
Meanwhile, Miao Yi was slowly going through the letters that Qian'Er and Xue'Er had sent out to report their safety. Nowadays, both sides would write to each other once a month as a form of communication.
Traversing Water Palace was in a similar situation. Their safety was almost guaranteed, and Raincloud Manor was operating as usual. However, after Sikong Wuwei and Zhao Fei asked Miao Yi where he had gone a few times, the two of them realized that something was amiss. This was because a Manor Head under them had also disappeared, which put the two ladies in a difficult position.
That was the situation in the letters. At the end, the two ladies mentioned that they missed him, and asked if they could come and visit him.
Of course not! Miao Yi looked at the jade archive and shook his head. After pondering for a moment, he decided to reply to Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei as well. He took out two jade archives and wrote down the same contents. He told the two not to make things difficult for Qian'Er and Xue'Er, and that he was fine. He just had something he couldn't tell them right now, and that he would explain it in detail when he returned. The other two Manor Heads under them wouldn't have the chance to return, so he told them to make other arrangements and not wait any longer.
After that, he wrote a reply to the two ladies. After writing a few words to reassure them, he asked them to forward the other two letters to Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei.
He jumped off his mount and waited for the spirit eagle to finish its meal before stuffing the three letters into the tube at its feet. Then, he released the spirit eagle once more.
As he watched the spirit eagle disappear into the distance, Miao Yi let out a long sigh with his hands behind his back. He missed Qian'Er and Xue'Er as well. But what did he have here? Other than a boundless desert, there was only more desert. It was either sandstorms or demonic beasts attacking. There was no one to accompany him in his bed. He did have a pair of beautiful twins by his side, but it was unrealistic to ask them to serve him in his bed. If he dared to show the slightest hint of desire, he would probably be beaten to a pulp by them. Their cultivations were simply too high.
"Damn it! Just where the hell is that stupid ghost ship? If I keep going on like this, when will I ever be able to break through to Blue Lotus Seventh Grade? Don't tell me I'll never be able to cultivate in peace just because it doesn't show up? Stop eating and go look for the ghost ship! "
Miao Yi cursed. He tucked the Blue-Feathered Swallow away and leaped onto his mount. He focused his attention and looked around, searching for the ghost ship as he went forward.
The vast world stretched as far as the eye could see. He didn't know if the heavens had heard his complaints, but there was definitely one person who had.
Lao Bai's magnificent figure appeared under a coconut tree. He stared at the giant scorpion that had been roasted and eaten to a pulp, then slowly closed his eyes.
Even though Miao Yi was complaining, Lao Bai couldn't help but admit that Miao Yi's words made sense. Searching around aimlessly like this was indeed detrimental to Miao Yi's cultivation. It was a complete waste of time. It would be fine if there were other benefits, but he just had to wander around aimlessly in the desert.
Lao Bai opened his arms to embrace the heavens and earth, then closed his eyes and slowly rose into the sky. His plain green cloak and white robes fluttered in the wind as he quietly spun in the air...
As the sun set, Miao Yi suddenly came to an abrupt halt on his mount and cautiously looked up ahead.
In the desert up ahead, an old man in plain robes and a bamboo hat was walking towards Miao Yi with a staff in hand.
It was impossible for a mortal to appear here, and it was impossible for them to walk all the way here either. Miao Yi, who had let his guard down for the past half a year, immediately went on high alert. It didn't matter if the other party was an assassin who was here to kill him or not. It was entirely possible that the other party was trying to take advantage of the situation.
Whoosh! Miao Yi quickly donned his armor and readied his Qilin Spear. He quickly ran to a sand dune to avoid a direct confrontation with the other party.
The old man leisurely walked past Miao Yi and raised his head to look at him. Miao Yi was standing on the sand dune. His face was fair and beardless, and he had an amiable expression on his face. His gaze was deep and profound, and he smiled and nodded at Miao Yi politely. He didn't have any unnecessary interactions with Miao Yi as he continued forward with his staff in hand.
The old man calmly walked forward. His movements were devout, and he looked like a harmless ascetic monk. However, Miao Yi still kept his guard up.
Miao Yi only breathed a sigh of relief when the other party was far away. He continued forward. Suddenly, a loud boom came from behind him. Miao Yi quickly turned around and saw a cloud of sand and a pillar of water shooting up into the sky. It seemed as though something massive had just broken out of the ground.
The water splashed everywhere, and amidst the billowing dust, a white ship emerged from the sand and slowly made its way towards Miao Yi.
A ship! A huge ship! A huge white ship? Miao Yi didn't even know when he had turned his mount around. He instinctively urged his mount to charge forward, and when he noticed that the two parties were getting closer, he quickly came to a stop.
It was indeed a huge white ship. It was over a thousand feet tall and over a thousand feet wide. From the front, it was hard to tell how long it was.
The huge ship looked as though it was carved out of a giant piece of white jade. Under the light of the setting sun, it looked majestic and imposing. The tower of the ship was beautiful, yet it was simple and unadorned. Miao Yi had no idea what was inside the tower, but it was making its way through the vast desert with a dull grinding sound.
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