Yingyuan Island once used this method to seal the corpse of an Exotic Spirit!

Could it be that the "Dao Spirit Sect" also found the corpse of an Exotic Spirit and needed to seal it, so they came to Yingyuan Island?

Otherwise, it doesn’t make sense!

In the following days, Ying Zidai and Ying Meng’Er arranged their parents’ funeral. At Li An’s suggestion, they only erected a cenotaph.

"The Dao Spirit Sect’s saintess has come to visit—"

On the day of the funeral, a voice was faintly heard from the sea outside Yingyuan Island.

Ying Zidai immediately went out to greet them.

"Hmm? Where is Ying Tianlong?"

Leading the group was an elder. Seeing that it was the wrong person, he swept his Divine Sense around, suddenly releasing his cultivation level, imposing over the entire island!

Great Power Level...

This elder was of Great Power Level!

Li An was shocked, hurriedly going with Ying Meng’Er to greet him. Based on Ying Tianlong’s memories, Li An already knew this elder’s name—Shui Changxiao, who had secretly helped Ying Tianlong seize power.

But when Li An saw the so-called saintess behind Shui Changxiao, he was stunned.

Because the "saintess" of the Dao Spirit Sect turned out to be...

Zhan Qingxuan?!

Zhan Qingxuan, who was also an old acquaintance of Li An. She had once infiltrated the Dao Sect, using Li An and others to plot the rescue of the Evil King and became the saintess of the Evil King’s faction...

Back in the Immortal Fall Secret Realm in the Supreme Profound Mountain Range, wasn’t she supposed to have been killed by the Dao Spiritual Parrot?

At that time, Shangguan Xiaoxiao, Yun Qian, and Zhan Qingxuan were all controlled by the Dao Spiritual Parrot. The parrot said Li An could choose one to save, and he chose Yun Qian...

In Li An’s view, Zhan Qingxuan was surely doomed in that situation.

Now, she’s actually alive?

For a moment, Li An seemed to completely understand—the Dao Spirit Sect, it must be a faction created by the Dao Spiritual Parrot, right?

The Dao Spiritual Parrot was also plotting for the corpse of the Exotic Spirit and even the Anomalous Qi traces?

This does make sense. Master Purple Fairy had said that the Dao Spiritual Parrot was lured by the Alien Immortal and betrayed her, attempting to sabotage her big plans. Later, after the Dao Spiritual Parrot escaped, it would definitely prepare for bizarre matters.

He suppressed all his questions and stepped forward, saying, "Our island coincidentally encounters a white mourning, we couldn’t welcome you from afar, please forgive us. Please, come in, please—"

Shui Changxiao shouted angrily, "Where is Ying Tianlong?!"

Li An said, "This person was a treacherous usurper, and now he has been executed! This is our new Island Master of Yingyuan Island—Ying Meng’Er. I am the new Supreme Elder, Ying Huaihai."

"May the two honored guests enter the great hall for a discussion? We absolutely have no intention of opposing your sect... everything can be negotiated."

Shui Changxiao frowned and looked back at Zhan Qingxuan, who calmly stepped forward, saying, "Let’s discuss then."

...

Inside the great hall of Yingyuan Island.

"Back when Ying Tianlong was around, he once did a business deal with our Dao Spirit Sect."

Zhan Qingxuan calmly sat down and said, "He prepared a sealing item for us, and we, in turn, provided him with the methods of cultivating the Demon Skill."

"Whether Yingyuan Island changes leadership or not, we do not care. But it’s unreasonable for a new official to ignore old debts, isn’t it?"

Ying Meng’Er gritted her silver teeth, with a thousand unwillingness in her eyes, even with a hint of hatred, she said, "Impossible—"

She could naturally guess that this Dao Spirit Sect is certainly related to her parents’ death, so how could she possibly make a deal with the enemy?

Moreover, the sealing item... was refined from her parents!

"Impossible?"

Shui Changxiao’s face turned cold, staring aggressively at Ying Meng’Er. The energy of a Great Power Level slowly radiated, making Ying Meng’Er feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave, her whole body trembling slightly, almost suffocating. Yet, she struggled to raise her eyes, staring at Shui Changxiao, seemingly wanting to defeat him with her gaze.

"Recently, the old Island Master was buried, and the young Island Master is excessively grief-stricken, losing her senses. Someone, take the young Island Master down to rest—"

Li An suddenly spoke, waving his hand, and Ying Huaizhou stepped forward to forcibly take Ying Meng’Er away.

Only then did Shui Changxiao sneer coldly, looking at Li An, "Elder Huaihai must have a clear mind by now?"

Li An didn’t hesitate, directly taking out a piece of blue Cold Ice and offered it with both hands to Shui Changxiao, saying, "Please, Senior Shui, verify it—"

Shui Changxiao took it, glanced over it, nodded, and then handed it to Zhan Qingxuan: "Please, Saintess, take a look."

Zhan Qingxuan inspected it carefully and gave an "Mm" sound.

"Besides this sealing item, we are currently refining a second and third one, and we will present them to the Saintess in due time."

Li An spoke softly.

The experts from Ying Tianlong’s faction were numerous. After securing the situation, he found reasons to eliminate some and gather enough people to refine two sealing items.

Upon hearing this, Shui Changxiao couldn’t help but laugh, his demeanor becoming amiable, saying, "Elder Ying’s hospitality is truly reassuring, worthy of the Supreme prestige of Yingyuan Island! Excellent!"

Zhan Qingxuan also nodded, "Not bad."

"Here is the Demon Skill you requested. Ten years from now, I will come to collect the sealing items. From then on, your Yingyuan Island can officially join us."

After speaking, she set down a piece of Jade Talisman and got up to leave.

Li An respectfully saw them out.

...

After returning.

"Friend Zidai, do you blame me?"

Li An picked up the Demon Skill Jade Talisman on the table, glanced at it, and looked at Ying Zidai.

Earlier, he had someone take Ying Meng’Er away, leaving only him and Ying Zidai in the room.

Ying Zidai was a middle-aged beautiful woman, appearing in her thirties, with a charming beauty and a mature allure forged by life experiences. She said, "Brother Huaihai did no wrong; prevailing circumstances are stronger than people. Enduring humiliation is better than seeing Yingyuan Island destroyed."

She smiled slightly, "Brother Huaihai, you needn’t worry... with you here, it’s Yingyuan Island’s fortune."

She wasn’t a child and naturally understood everything.

"As long as Friend Zidai understands, what more can Huaihai ask for!"

Li An sighed with emotion.

"Brother Huaihai, now the affairs on Yingyuan Island rely heavily on your support; you truly work hard... I have some calming incense at my place, how about I bring it to you tonight? It might help you sleep better."

She suddenly spoke with a charming smile.

Li An heard this and expressed his thanks but neither accepted nor refused.

At night.

Ying Zidai arrived as promised at Li An’s place. She had bathed and burned incense, and as she lit incense for Li An, the fragrance enveloped his residence.

"Brother Huaihai, you’ve been working so hard. I’ve learned some massage techniques; shall I try them on you?"

With the incense’s intoxicating aroma, she walked behind him to massage his shoulders, her jade hands gently pressing...

Li An suddenly said, "Sister Zidai, there is something I need to discuss with you."

"Before Meng’Er came to the island, she already apprenticed under me as her master. In this life, I must cultivate her diligently to success—"

"I have no descendants in this life, so Meng’Er is like my own child."

His voice was very soft, "It’s late, Sister Zidai, you should go and rest first."

Ying Zidai was momentarily stunned, but she quickly understood Li An’s intention. She couldn’t help but step back a few steps, then gracefully bowed with a blush on her cheeks, saying, "I was presumptuous... please don’t take offense, Brother Huaihai!"

"From now on, Zidai will certainly do her utmost to support you!"

Li An said, "Support Meng’Er."

Ying Zidai nodded and then left.

...

Ying Zidai’s intentions were very clear to Li An.

On the surface, Ying Meng’Er appeared to be the Island Master of Yingyuan Island, but the true controller was actually Li An.

She was worried that "Ying Huaihai" might have some ulterior motives, so she decided to use her allure to win over and bind herself to Li An.

If possible, form a marital bond with Li An; only then could she truly secure Li An’s allegiance.

What Li An told her was also simple; he was already Ying Meng’Er’s master, so there was no need for Ying Zidai to doubt.

In reality, Li An hesitated at that time.

If he accepted Ying Zidai, he could better control Yingyuan Island, after all, he had many ways to control Ying Zidai.

But after considering, he decided against it.

After all, he was Ying Meng’Er’s master. Doing this might be counterproductive and unnecessary.

"Spiritual Parrot..."

Li An also began to contemplate the so-called Dao Spirit Sect.

Spiritual Parrot was plotting against the traces of Anomalous Qi, which was extremely important, and he had to go and see it no matter what!

Moreover, with the resources of the Dao Sect now at his disposal, even facing a strong entity like the Spiritual Parrot, he wasn’t without cards to play.

"Hmm?!"

As he was pondering, his Divine Sense suddenly detected a wave of Dao Qi!

This Dao Qi was dense and authentic, very gentle, not at all like an act of provocation, but more like someone actively announcing their presence, telling people on the island that they had arrived.

Did someone from the Dao Sect come?

He frowned and immediately communicated through Divine Sense, saying, "Esteemed guests, please come onto the island and have a discussion—"

With the protective formation on Yingyuan Island, all of which was crafted by Li An himself, he opened the formation without anyone else knowing. With the formation open, lights shimmered, and shortly after, two figures entered effortlessly, arriving in front of Li An’s dwelling.

One of them, a scholar-like young man in white robes, cupped his hands outside Li An’s dwelling and said, "Dao Sect’s Su Yebai and Shangguan Xiaoxiao have come to visit the Dao friends on Yingyuan Island!"

...

Good night.