Chapter 840: Chapter 840: Subduing the Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map!
Upon suddenly hearing the elder’s shouted question, Zhu Fei finally began to calm down from his initial rage.
The most urgent task right now is to rescue Ye Haitang from their hands.
Before doing so, he absolutely must not act impulsively; otherwise, if they realize the relationship between him and Ye Haitang, it won’t be easy to rescue her smoothly.
Thinking of this, Zhu Fei’s eyes narrowed slightly, gazing at the elder who had just spoken to him, and at the stunning woman behind that elder.
If he guessed correctly, this elder with the Late Stage of Great Success realm should be the chief elder mentioned by the hooked nose man, right?
As for the stunning woman behind the chief elder, she is Zhu Fei’s acquaintance, the daughter of the current Island Master of Qinghai Immortal Island, Lan Hai Fairy!
Back then, Lan Hai Fairy, relying on her status as the fiancée of Ao Yuan, the Third Prince of the Dragon God Heavenly Palace, competed with him for the Exquisite Treasure Tree, and later even wanted his life.
Now, how interesting, she is mixed up with these people like the Chief Elder. Anyway, he had already killed Lan Mingwei, and if possible, he wouldn’t mind killing Lan Hai Fairy too.
"Hehe, so it’s the Chief Elder of the Immortal Island. I wonder what’s the matter for which the Chief Elder is calling me?"
Zhu Fei, not intending to hide anything, directly sneered and replied, then immediately turned his gaze to Lan Hai Fairy, pretending to be surprised:
"Hey, isn’t this Lan Hai Fairy? Why? Lan Hai Fairy isn’t obediently staying by Ao Yuan’s side, how come you have time to come to this Ancient State?"
Suddenly, Lan Hai Fairy’s face showed a trace of hatred as she stood beside Ye Haitang.
She approached the chariot crown closely, her beautiful eyes almost shooting fire at Zhu Fei, her tone venomous, "Zhu Fei, say! Why did you kill my brother Lan Mingwei before?"
Zhu Fei maintained a face full of surprise, feigning innocence, "I say, Lan Hai Fairy, no matter what, we’re considered old acquaintances. You randomly slandering me this way, I absolutely won’t admit to it.
Why did I kill your brother? Clearly, it was your brother who wanted to kill me first, didn’t I only defend myself, but accidentally failed?"
"Zhu Fei, you are courting death!"
Lan Hai Fairy’s face turned livid, and the chief elder standing beside her slightly furrowed his brow, his gaze at Zhu Fei shifting from calm to sharp.
"Friend Zhu Fei, no matter how you see it, Mr. Lan is the son of our Island Master. Killing him now, isn’t that a bit excessive?"
"Excessive?"
Upon hearing the Chief Elder’s sudden interjection, Zhu Fei felt not even a bit displeased; rather, he was somewhat pleased.
What Zhu Fei needed right now was this effect; he had to draw all the Chief Elder’s attention temporarily to himself, Zhu Fei.
Only by focusing the Chief Elder’s attention on him could he create tension and have the chance to rescue Ye Haitang.
This Chief Elder possesses cultivation of the Late Stage of Great Success; although Zhu Fei doesn’t take him seriously, some things are detected by him, which could cause unforeseen changes in his rescue plan—what Zhu Fei least wants to see.
At present, he sneered as he distractedly dealt with the Chief Elder and others, while allowing his thoughts to slowly enter into the Yellow Heaven Umbrella, directly addressing the Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map:
"Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map, have you decided yet? Are you willing to be used by me? This is my last chance for you. If you’re unwilling, once I deal with this matter, don’t blame me for being ruthless."
Truth be told, Zhu Fei had already lost patience with the Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map.
Even if you are a top-grade Dao Artifact, so what? A top-grade Dao Artifact that cannot be used by me, to be blunt, is no better than a low-grade Dao Artifact.
Rather than letting the Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map drag on, he might as well disintegrate its Contract Spirit’s Spiritual Sense; even if grade and potency decline, it’s better than a top-grade Dao Artifact that cannot be used.
Furthermore, with his current Artifact Refining cultivation, once he advances further, even after dissipating the original Contract Spirit’s Spiritual Sense, he could restore its peak power in the shortest time.
And when that time comes, whether it’s the Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map or the Thunder Cloud Purple Pearl Contract Spirit retrieved not long ago, their willingness to follow him won’t matter much.
As if sensing Zhu Fei’s determination, the Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map suddenly displayed an image of a girl in a blue and white dress.
She looked at Zhu Fei with a slightly complex expression, then addressed him, "For me to assist you this time, it is indeed not impossible..."
Before the Contract Spirit girl finished her words, Zhu Fei’s tone immediately turned cold.
"Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map, remember I have given you enough time to consider. Earlier, I might have allowed you to propose adequate conditions, but now, I hope you can see the situation clearly, and refrain from overestimating yourself."
The Contract Spirit girl’s face turned slightly pale, seeming to suffer some prohibition backlash, with colorful chains suddenly rising around her, instantly entwining her entire body.
She pressed her lips together, but eventually looked up at Zhu Fei, resolutely saying:
"I understand everything you’ve just said. As long as you allow me to follow your Dao Companion Haitang in the future, today I will fully support you."
Suddenly hearing the Contract Spirit girl’s request, Zhu Fei’s eyes squinted, his gaze bursting with extremely dangerous light, and he coldly spat out, "Reason?"
The Contract Spirit girl knew she had to explain clearly her reason for wanting to follow Ye Haitang; otherwise, Zhu Fei would certainly not agree to her condition lightly.
Thinking of this, the Contract Spirit girl no longer hid, directly stating:
"I sensed from Master Haitang an aura that allows me to advance; allow me to stay by her side, and I believe one day, I’ll cross that most difficult hurdle and ascend to an Immortal Artifact.
Of course, during this, I’ll let Master Haitang inscribe a Servant Contract on me, ensuring my loyalty to her forever."
After hearing the Contract Spirit girl’s reason, Zhu Fei was initially surprised, then slightly enlightened.
Indeed, Ye Haitang, as an elf of flora, the Violet and Shimmering Haitang, surely possessed some unknown innate abilities.
Currently, the Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map is a Dao Artifact with a Water Attribute. In the Five Elements, water generates wood; if it becomes Ye Haitang’s Natal Dao Artifact, it would likely enhance both the Azure Sea Cloud Sky Map and Ye Haitang herself significantly.
With this realization, Zhu Fei no longer refused, directly nodding, "Alright, I promise you!"