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Chapter 308: Consolidation in the Small Courtyard
Chapter 308: Consolidation in the Small Courtyard
"Guessing like this isn't a solution. We must investigate the origin of these sea creatures and confirm the reason behind their appearance."
"Brother Lu, while you usually focus on cultivating spiritual herbs, your combat strength might be slightly inferior to ours. However, you have the ability to detect abnormalities in the sea creatures."
"How about this, brother Lu, you search around Changfeng Island to see if you can find any other sea creatures that have been invaded and corrupted."
"As for me and Brother Zhou, we'll patrol the nearby seas, centering on Changfeng Island, to look for any traces of evil creatures or cultivators."
"Alright."
Although Shi Zhong's arrangement of tasks seemed to underestimate Lu Xuan, the latter didn't mind and readily agreed.
Shi Zhong and Zhou Bingyu each rode a sword light, speeding low over the sea.
Lu Xuan took out a Water-Walking Pearl from his storage bag, held it in his mouth, and jumped into the sea.
In the deep water, he moved as if he were walking on flat ground, his actions unaffected.
At the same time, unlike when he was fishing for leisure, he moved with great speed, approaching each and every sea creature, be it a first or second-grade creature.
Then, depending on whether the Immaculate Jade on his chest reacted, he would determine if the sea creature had been invaded and corrupted.
After circling around Changfeng Island, Lu Xuan returned to the shore with a sea turtle demon beast, its back covered in black spines, and two different species of sea creatures lying on the ground.
These were the three abnormally-affected sea creatures he had found after a long search.
After waiting for about half an hour, Shi Zhong and Zhou Bingyu returned to the island one after the other, riding their sword lights.
"Brother Shi, Brother Zhou, I searched around Changfeng Island and found three more corrupted demon beasts. What about you two? Did you find anything?"
The two men shook their heads.
"I carefully searched within a three hundred li radius of the island but didn't find any traces of evil creatures or cultivators."
"However, since we've found a few more abnormal demon beasts, it indicates that this isn't an isolated incident. It's highly likely that there are evil creatures or cultivators hiding on this island."
Shi Zhong said solemnly, his face grave.
Lu Xuan and the others nodded.
"The three of us have similar backgrounds, dispatched by our sects to guard an island. The safety of our respective islands is of utmost importance to us."
"How about this: each of us will designate an area and notify the corresponding forces to heighten their alertness and prepare accordingly."
Shi Zhong produced a large map in his hand, which detailed information about the various islands.
Given the vast expanse of the archipelago, with islands separated by hundreds or even thousands of li, it was necessary for the three of them to work together to spread the word.
"Then I'll take this section."
Lu Xuan cut through the air with his palm, selecting an area that included Kongming Island, where the Song family resided, and Zhongning Island, home to the Ning family.
"Very well, let's do that. If you find any traces of evil creatures, please inform me, brothers."
Shi Zhong said solemnly.
The two men nodded and left one after the other.
Upon returning to Kongming Island, Lu Xuan didn't hurry back to his small courtyard. Instead, he went to the Song family.
"Master Lu, you're back? How was your fishing trip at sea?"
Song Yu rushed over to meet him after receiving the news.
He had already learned from Song Yun that Lu Xuan had been invited to fish for sea creatures.
"There are both good and bad outcomes. The good is for me, and the bad is for you."
Lu Xuan said with a smile.
"I don't understand what you mean, Master. Please enlighten me."
Hearing Lu Xuan's words, Song Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked.
"While fishing, I accidentally discovered a few demon beasts that had been invaded and corrupted by filthy things. After investigating the area, we suspect that there might be evil creatures or cultivators hiding in the archipelago.
"First, starting today, you must fortify the area where the Kongming Spirit Fish reside. In the near future, try to keep them from straying too far from Kongming Island to prevent them from being invaded and corrupted," Lu Xuan instructed. "At the same time, ensure that the Song family cultivators are disciplined and reduce the number of times they venture out in search of opportunities."
"Lastly, pay close attention to any abnormalities on Kongming Island. If you discover any traces of evil cultivators or their minions, notify me immediately." Lu Xuan commanded.
"Yes, I will definitely strengthen our defenses and keep the family in check. We will also conduct regular patrols," Song Yu replied, feeling reassured by Lu Xuan's words.
"Right, the other forces on the islands are probably still unaware of this situation. Go ahead and inform them on my behalf," Lu Xuan said, and then added, "There's no need to bother with the Ning family on Zhongning Island. After the incident with the invisible algae, they won't believe us even if we tell them."
With those words, Lu Xuan subtly threw shade at Ning De and the Ning family.
"Yes! I will do my best to keep them in the dark," Song Yu hurriedly replied. He was eager for the Ning family to suffer a loss after they had almost wiped out the Kongming Spirit Fish, the Song family's livelihood, with their invisible algae.
"Very well, then I shall return to my small courtyard. If there's anything urgent, you can reach me using the communication talisman," Lu Xuan said as he bade farewell to Song Yu and made his way back to his residence.
The auction organized by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce had been a fruitful endeavor.
He had successfully bid on a third-grade Rock-Armored Turtle egg and a bottle of the long-coveted third-grade spirit liquid, the Primordial Heavy Water.
He had also gotten to know two Grand Sect cultivators, and their initial impression of him was favorable. During the fishing process, he had even caught a young dragon carp of a rare species.
The only downside was the discovery of traces left by evil cultivators and their minions.
This finding made Lu Xuan more cautious.
Although his current strength was close to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage and he possessed numerous treasures and a plethora of means to defend himself, which likely placed him at the pinnacle of power in this archipelago, he knew that caution was still necessary.
After all, evil cultivators and their minions were infamous for their treacherous and sinister ways, and one could never predict what devious methods they might employ.
Lu Xuan carefully considered how he should proceed in the coming days.
"First, I must refrain from fishing in the sea for the time being," he thought to himself. "The closer one gets to the open sea, the greater the danger, and the higher the likelihood of encountering evil cultivators and their minions. Those corrupted beasts are proof of that."
Despite the sense of accomplishment he felt from fishing, similar to the satisfaction he derived from cultivating the light spheres, Lu Xuan always put safety first and tried to avoid putting himself in precarious situations.
"Not only will I stop fishing, but I'll also reduce all outdoor activities. It's better to stay within the confines of my courtyard, cultivating spirit herbs and tending to my spirit beasts," Lu Xuan mused.
"Of course, if any evil cultivators or their minions dare to intrude upon Kongming Island, I will deal with them as long as it's within my capabilities," he added, mindful of his duty to protect the island and its cultivators.
His own safety, however, always came first.
"For now, these are my arrangements. If I truly discover traces of evil, I'll adapt accordingly," he thought, laying out a preliminary plan for the days ahead.
"Hiding in my courtyard, I shall reign supreme, unconcerned with evil cultivators and their minions," he declared to himself.
He could simply focus on cultivating spirit herbs and raising his spirit beasts within the safety of his abode.
(End of Chapter)
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