Upon hearing this, Lin Su revealed an expression of extreme disgust. She fanned her hand under her nose, turned, and walked away immediately, not wanting to stay for even a moment.

Jin Fugui stood there dumbfounded.

Jiang Chen, standing nearby, said with exasperation, “You really are something else.”

“What? I really do sell manure!” Jin Fugui retorted indignantly.

“Why did she leave?” Jiang Chen said in a tone of frustrated disappointment. “Isn’t it because she finds you repulsive?”

“What should I do then?” Jin Fugui asked, looking somewhat lost.

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but say, “You could have just said you have business dealings related to Spirit Farms.”

Even though it was still selling manure, at least it sounded more sophisticated. Anyone who didn’t understand could easily be impressed.

Upon hearing this, Jin Fugui looked thoughtful. “You make a good point!”

Jiang Chen couldn’t be bothered with this guy anymore and swept his gaze around the area.

Suddenly, he saw another familiar face.

Short in stature. Walking on tiptoes. Almost swallowed up by the crowd.

Jiang Chen walked over and promptly fished the person out from the throng.

“What are you doing here at such a young age?” Jiang Chen asked in surprise.

Lin Yu said helplessly, “I came with my sister and Senior Sister. We got separated while walking.”

Jiang Chen smiled. “Then don’t go in and join the commotion. Don’t end up losing yourself before you find your sister.”

Lin Yu rolled her eyes and let out an indignant “Hmph.”

These people didn’t look down when they walked; they all had their noses in the air. They had no idea someone was below them, and her feet had been stepped on several times.

“Where’s Jin Fugui?” Jiang Chen scanned the area and found the guy had disappeared.

Lin Yu tilted her head and asked curiously, “Fellow Daoist Jiang, are you also here to find a Dao Companion?”

Before Jiang Chen could answer, Lin Yu pretended to be knowledgeable. “Ah… there’s no need to deny it. Looking for a Dao Companion is perfectly normal.”

To this, Jiang Chen curled his lip, not bothering to explain.

Even if he were to look for one, he would be extremely cautious. First, he absolutely must not let his secrets leak out. Second, any partner must be someone he knows exceptionally well.

Lin Yu poked him. “Um… did you bring anything to eat?”

Hearing this, Jiang Chen took two washed sweet potatoes from his small storage pouch. He handed one to her and kept one for himself.

Then, the two of them stayed off to the side, munching on sweet potatoes while waiting for people.

“Bringing a child to find a Dao Companion?”

“Is this looking for a Dao Companion or a stepmother?”

“Be understanding; they have it tough too!”

Passersby kept misunderstanding them.

At this moment, Jiang Chen finally understood what it meant to laugh in extreme anger. When one is powerless to refute or explain, one truly does laugh.

Lin Yu comforted him, “It’s fine, it’s fine. I’m used to it by now.”

Fortunately, before long, Jin Fugui appeared. But not just him; someone was with him.

Jin Fugui sighed and asked puzzledly, “Senior Brother Mo, why can’t we find any?”

Mo Yu fell into deep thought for a long time before muttering gloomily, “If we can’t find any, then we can’t. At worst, we’ll go back fishing.”

As they talked, they approached Jiang Chen.

Seeing Lin Yu, Jin Fugui immediately asked in surprise, “Old Jiang, whose kid is this?”

Jiang Chen introduced her. “Have you forgotten? This is Lin Yu from the Rain Pavilion who helped irrigate my Spirit Farm.”

Only then did Jin Fugui realize. “Right! I remember now.”

As soon as Mo Yu saw Jiang Chen, his eyes lit up. He stepped forward and asked eagerly, “Did you bring any bait?”

“Why?” Jiang Chen instinctively took a step back.

Mo Yu said excitedly, “Come on! Let’s go fishing! No… let’s go try at the Black Pool! Maybe we can catch a Dragon Carp!”

“Forget it then,” Jiang Chen replied.

Mo Yu looked considerably regretful.

However, his words stirred something in Jiang Chen’s mind.

He happened to have a [Demon Wood Boat] that could enter the water. If he could catch a Dragon Carp, it would sell for at least 1,000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

Moreover, what he’d use now wasn’t low-quality Spirit Wine. It was high-grade Golden Wine that had reached the ‘Masterful Hands’ level.

Just as Jiang Chen was pondering this, two female disciples walked over from another direction.

Lin Yan’s voice rang out. “Little sister! Finally found you!”

Lin Yu humphed and then complained. “You all just ignored me.”

Coming back to his senses, Jiang Chen spoke almost simultaneously with the female disciple beside Lin Yan.

It turned out she was Wang Bing from the Punishment Department, whom he had met just yesterday. He hadn’t expected to see her again here.

Wang Bing smiled. “What a coincidence, Fellow Daoist Jiang!”

“Didn’t realize our circles were so small,” Jiang Chen replied, also surprised.

Mo Yu asked, “Wang Bing? Aren’t you investigating the disappearance of your clansman Wang Hu?”

Wang Bing shrugged. “The two matters aren’t mutually exclusive.”

Jiang Chen instantly became wary. “Wang Bing and Wang Hu are from the same clan?”

Although they shared the surname Wang, he hadn’t initially made the connection. After all, one was at the Spirit Farm, the other at the Rain Pavilion.

Thankfully, Mo Yu reminded him; he must keep his distance from this woman from now on.

Lin Yan naturally recognized Jiang Chen and thus contemplated aloud. “Fellow Daoist Jiang, since you’re presumably here seeking a Dao Companion as well… why not come with me?”

Jin Fugui and Mo Yu widened their eyes even further. They wore expressions of disbelief.

In terms of looks and temperament… they should be better choices. Why was ‘unremarkable’ Jiang Chen chosen instead?

Lin Yan said half-jokingly, “Wood nurtures Fire perfectly! With your help… I could not only nurture a second spiritual root through mutual generation… but also have endless Spirit Rice!”

Lin Yu chimed in. “Yeah yeah! If you follow my sister… you won’t have to worry about Foundation Establishment Pills!”

Of course… the most crucial point was… from then on… she could eat whatever she wanted! Going to his Spirit Farm would be like going home; eating wouldn’t cost a single coin!

Jiang Chen waved his hand somewhat awkwardly. “Let’s forget it.”

Becoming her Dao Companion… helping her nurture a second spiritual root through mutual generation… even having to hand over Spirit Rice… All he’d get in return would be some pills…

No matter how he thought about it… it was a loss!

Besides… he leaned more towards finding a Water Spirit Root Dao Companion…

Suddenly… the ground shook!

Countless cracks spread out in all directions like spiderwebs!

Everyone was startled but reacted quickly! They all soared into the air!

Jiang Chen summoned his Paper Crane and brought Lin Yu and Jin Fugui aboard!

Mo Yu released an air bubble that lifted him up!

Wang Bing and Lin Yan stood on the back of another Paper Crane!

Once stabilized… everyone looked towards the source of the tremor!

It was actually that massive pleasure boat belonging to The Feng Clan!

The banners on it flapped wildly with loud whooshing sounds!

The next moment… accompanied by a crisp crack sound… a figure crashed through the deck… soaring into the air!

Jin Fugui exclaimed in shock! “Isn’t that The Feng Clan’s Little Genius, Feng Xiao?!”

Wang Bing frowned! “Wasn’t this person supposed to be breaking through to Golden Core? What is he doing here?”

At this moment… Feng Xiao stood poised in mid-air… his jet-black long hair twisting in the wind!

His gaze was extremely complex… as if containing all worldly emotions within it…

Yet upon closer observation… one would find profound indifference deep within those eyes…

Suddenly… Feng Xiao spoke! His voice was rather cold and sharp:

“The world is divided into Nine Classes! Contains Eight Sufferings! Gives birth to Seven Emotions! Stirs Six Desires! Originates from Five Colors! Is born of Four Seasons! Establishes Three Talents! Arises from Two Primaries! All stemming from One Thought!”

“Today! Feng Xiao shall use the decadent winds generated by your Seven Emotions and Six Desires!”