bookbashuk Chapter 59 Adventure
Chapter 59 Adventure
"As for the formation you mentioned, fellow Daoist..."
Cao Lu took a sip of tea and continued, "Although that formation is an ancient one, according to my subordinates, it only retains some residual power. I believe that with your abilities, you should be able to easily deal with the remaining formation."
Upon hearing this, Mu Chunfeng gradually began to have the same idea.
Over the years, he has squandered spirit stones without restraint. Although he still has tens of thousands left, he will need to prepare for refining his natal magic weapon after he forms his core, and he will need spirit stones everywhere at that time.
He had originally planned to hunt demonic beasts in the outer sea to accumulate cultivation resources after forming his core. Now, being able to travel with a group of cultivators who had experience in the outer sea and familiarize himself with the environment in advance was a good opportunity.
Moreover, if he brings Xue Mo along on this trip, the others are just a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even if they have ill intentions, he is fully confident in dealing with them.
Even if he were unlucky enough to encounter a Core Formation stage cultivator on the way, he could trap them for a while with his own methods and array formation skills. At worst, he could simply escape. Moreover, with the Iron Rhinoceros Beast by his side, he wouldn't be afraid even if he faced a mid-Core Formation stage cultivator.
He pondered for a moment, then looked up at Cao Lu and said, "Manager Cao, can you guarantee that your men won't attack me once they arrive at the ancient cultivator's cave? After all, I'm just a formation master who isn't good at fighting. If they get greedy for money, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it."
Upon hearing this, Cao Lu knew that Mu Chunfeng was already considering agreeing, and immediately laughed heartily, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured! Before we set off, I will give them strict instructions and tell them to protect Brother Mu well. Brother Mu and I have known each other for many years, don't you trust me?"
Mu Chunfeng sneered inwardly, but nodded outwardly, and said, "Also, I would like to bring another friend. He is a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator who has saved my life many times before. I will feel more at ease if I bring him along on this trip."
Upon hearing this, Cao Lu hesitated for a moment, muttering, "This..."
But then he thought again, it was just one more Foundation Establishment cultivator. Even with Mu Chunfeng added, the two of them couldn't possibly defeat his five carefully selected Foundation Establishment confidants. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded in agreement: "Alright! Since they are people you trust, then let's travel together!"
Mu Chunfeng then asked, "How many people are there in total, and when will we depart?"
"My subordinates, plus you two, make a total of seven. Now that we've just invited you, I still need my men to make some preparations. How about we set the date for three days from now?"
Mu Chunfeng nodded in agreement.
The two then discussed the specific details of their trip, the route, and the rules for distributing the treasures, all while referring to the incomplete map. After finalizing everything, Mu Chunfeng rose to take his leave and departed from Baishui Tower. He did not return directly to his cave dwelling but instead changed direction and headed towards Qingfeng Pavilion in the outer market.
Inside Qingfeng Pavilion, Yanli was standing in front of the shelves, patiently explaining the functions of magical artifacts to a Qi Refining cultivator, while Yuanyao was leaning behind the counter, idly fiddling with the abacus beads.
Hearing the wind chimes ring at the shop door, Yuan Yao looked up and saw Mu Chunfeng. Her eyes lit up, and she quickly went to greet him: "Boss, you're here!"
Mu Chunfeng nodded slightly, walked slowly behind the counter, and plopped down in the familiar rattan recliner.
As soon as he lay down, he smelled a faint, lingering fragrance on the rattan chair. He immediately looked up at Yuan Yao and said with a half-smile, "Yuan Yao, did you leave your senior sister to do all the work while you slack off here?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao scratched her head, a slightly embarrassed smile on her face: "No way! I just finished working, I only lay down for a while."
"A little while?" Mu Chunfeng raised an eyebrow.
"Okay...it's only a little over half an hour."
"I think it's a tiny bit more."
Upon seeing this, Yuan Yao immediately used her usual trick, tugging at Mu Chunfeng's sleeve and speaking in a soft, coquettish voice.
The two of them had only exchanged a few words when Yanli finished entertaining her guests and slowly walked over.
When Mu Chunfeng saw her coming over, he immediately laughed and said, "Yanli, you can't always spoil your Yao sister. You have to let her interact with the customers more and talk to them more. Otherwise, look, she's almost riding on my head."
Yanli smiled and said softly, "Yao is a bit too lively. I'm just afraid she might say something inappropriate and offend a guest."
"So, you can offend the boss if you can't offend the customers, huh?"
Mu Chunfeng feigned anger and said, "Have you ever seen a boss be bullied like this by his employees?"
Yanli and Yuanyao exchanged a glance, then immediately surrounded him from the left and right, giving him a good beating on the shoulder. Mu Chunfeng then smiled and waved his hand to stop.
After a while of joking around, Mu Chunfeng stopped laughing, his expression becoming more serious. He said, "Yanli, Yuanyao, I'm going on a long journey in a few days, which will take several months. If I haven't returned in a year, don't worry about this shop anymore. Just pack your things and leave Kuixing Island for Tianxing City. Once you get there, I'll find you myself."
After saying that, he took a storage bag from his waist and handed it to Yanli: "There are five thousand spirit stones in here, enough for your teleportation fee, and also a residence ring for Tianxing City. When you get there, rent a cave dwelling and settle down first, and don't cause trouble. Tianxing City is a mixed bag, but as long as you hide in your cave dwelling and don't come out, no one can do anything to you."
Upon hearing this, Yanli and Yuanyao's smiles vanished instantly, and they both stopped what they were doing.
Yanli spoke first, her voice tinged with worry: "Boss, is there... any danger on your trip?"
Yuan Yao quickly nodded in agreement, saying urgently, "Don't go if there's any danger, boss! You have plenty of spirit stones and cultivation resources!"
In Yuan Yao's view, Mu Chunfeng was a Foundation Establishment cultivator who could also refine weapons, make talismans, and create formations. He had everything he could want, so why would he need to go out and risk his life?
Upon hearing this, Mu Chunfeng smiled and shook his head: "It's not dangerous, I'm just worried that if I get into trouble outside, it might implicate you. If nothing happens, I'll be back in six months at most; if something does happen, I might be delayed for a while, and then I'll go directly to Tianxing City to meet up with you."
Yanli held the storage bag, nodded silently, and said softly, "Then please be careful, boss. I don't want to lose such a good job."
Yuan Yao quickly nodded in agreement, saying crisply, "Senior Sister is right! Boss, you must be careful in everything you do; I'm still waiting for my sunglasses!"
Mu Chunfeng, who had just felt a little relieved, sighed and rubbed his forehead upon hearing this. He then flicked his finger and gently tapped Yuan Yao's forehead.
"Ouch!" Yuan Yao immediately covered her forehead, puffed out her cheeks, and pretended to be aggrieved.
"Okay, I'll definitely be back."
Mu Chunfeng's smile faded, and he solemnly instructed again, "You must remember what I just said. It's a one-year limit. Yanli, you're usually calm and collected, so keep an eye on Yuanyao while I'm away. If anything happens in the market, first go to Brother Wenqiang for help. If he can't handle it either, go to an island near the sea called Xiaohuan Island and find the island's owner, a cultivator named Li Feiyu. Tell him you're Mu Chunfeng's people, and he'll understand."