251. Arrival

251. Arrival

Shen Lianxin was always reticent, his words brief and to the point. Though it seemed like a question, his presence to speak with Lin Fei alone indicated his resolution.

"Brother Shen, our pact with the eight families is already concluded," Lin Fei responded.

"We've journeyed across oceans from Great Chang in our pursuit of the Dao, and only upon glimpsing Fairy Mist Island did we find hope."

Shen Lianxin spoke with serene clarity, and Lin Fei understood. It was not the eight families that Shen Lianxin cared for but Fairy Mist Island itself. Indeed, Fairy Mist Island held a unique significance to both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin. Even if they were to return to Great Chang in the future, They would have to embark from Fairy Mist Island.

"We share a bond of sentiment with Fairy Mist Island. Brother Shen, I comprehend your meaning now. However, you've just grasped the Saber Momentum and should not descend the mountain. I'm about to look for a task, so might as well return to Fairy Mist Island to help them resolve this crisis. After all, we cannot allow the sea bandits to occupy Fairy Mist Island."

Shen Lianxin nodded, saying, "With Brother Lin descending the mountain, I am naturally at ease. The task falls to you then, Brother Lin!"

Shen Lianxin rose and departed the cave dwelling. That was his nature, no need for empty pleasantries, he trusted Lin Fei completely. Since Lin Fei was willing to descend, he was sure to defuse Fairy Mist Island's crisis.

"Fairy Mist Island..." Lin Fei murmured softly. The mere thought of it brought Great Chang to his mind. But it was not yet time to return there. He was not even a Martial Sovereign yet, and the vast ocean was perilous. Even with his current strength, the sea remained fraught with danger. Perhaps only by attaining Martial Sovereign status could he ensure some self-preservation at sea.

"Whoosh."

In the next instant, Lin Fei had transformed into a streak of flowing light, heading towards Fairy Mist Island.

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Fairy Mist Island, the Zhao Family Residence.

At that moment, within the Zhao household were gathered many cultivators, almost encompassing all the significant forces on Fairy Mist Island.

"Have the eight great families not yet arrived?"

A Zhao Family Foundation Establishment True Person inquired coldly.

True Person Zhao echoed the sentiments of Lu Zhen. It wasn't mere flattery. Lu Zhen truly possessed such prowess. Otherwise, the Zhao family wouldn't have invested so much to enlist him. With Lu Zhen by their side, Fairy Mist Island had the confidence to repel the pirate onslaught. After all, who knew the kind of formidable figures lurking amongst the pirates? However, with True Person Lu Zhen, the odds were overwhelmingly in their favor.

"The eight great families have arrived!"

At that moment, the eight great families finally made their appearance. People then noticed them following a young martial artist. The young artist radiated a vitality akin to a blazing sun.

A Martial Saint! Only a Martial Saint could exude such terrifying vitality.

"It seems the eight families aren't entirely inept after all, managing to find a Martial Saint! However, I suspect he's just an ordinary Martial Saint. Still, something is better than nothing. Having one is certainly preferable to having none."

True Person Zhao's, expression softened slightly.

"We must greet this Martial Saint, as he is our guest after all."

True Person Lu Zhen remained seated, implying that it was Zhao who should greet the Martial Saint the eight grand families had invited. After all, in Lu Zhen's view, there was no one on Fairy Mist Island worth rising for.

Zhao nodded in agreement. Thus, he rose to approach the eight grand families, courteously inquiring, "I thank the Martial Saint for coming to aid Fairy Mist Island. May I ask for your esteemed name?"

"Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei."

"Lin Fei? The same Martial Saint Lin Fei who left our Fairy Mist Island for the Ancient Origin Sect?"

True Person Zhao recalled him. Yet, only half a year had passed since. He hadn't given it much thought. Even if he was a Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect, he was merely an outer sect elder. How powerful could he be? The reputation of the Ancient Origin Sect might earn him a slight degree of regard, but that was all. Now, facing the threat of pirates, other factors were irrelevant. Power was paramount!

While Zhao might not have been too concerned, True Person Lu Zhen was visibly shaken upon hearing "Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei."

In an instant, True Person Lu Zhen stood up, "Might you be the very Lin Fei who defeated Jiang Tianyun in the Illusion Worry City, the foremost elder of the Ancient Origin Sect's Law Enforcement Hall, and renowned Saber Saint?"

Lu Zhen's demeanor turned serious.