NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 228: Honeymoon?
Feng Fan didn't need to read Elder Jiang's mind to know what he was thinking. He gave him an innocent smile, to which Elder Jiang snorted but said nothing.
Everyone's attention turned to Long Liu, especially those from the White Crow Sect who didn't know why she was there.
"I'll keep this brief," Long Liu said. "The Black Turtle Sect, located on the western side of our continent, just beyond the Bloodsucker Demon Sect's former territory, has requested our help. We'll be sending our best Golden Core Formation and Nascent Soul realm cultivators on a joint mission with theirs. This mission is critical, it's about the safety of our entire continent."
Feng Fan felt like crying when he heard her words. 'My peaceful cultivation life! Why does trouble keep finding me?'
"What exactly is this mission? Why does it involve the safety of our entire continent?" Yi Qiuyue asked.
Thanks to her cultivation and high talent, Yi Qiuyue, despite being in her thirties, looked like she was in her early twenties.
"The Black Turtle Sect has been fighting off alien invaders for hundreds of years. Because of the Bloodsucker Demon Sect, the Dao Seeking School never got involved. But now that they're gone, we're free to end this war once and for all."
Feng Fan raised an eyebrow, his face filled with suspicion. "Won't Golden Core Formation and Nascent Soul cultivators just be cannon fodder in such a war?"
Long Liu nodded. "In the past, yes. But the invaders somehow learned about the events on our continent and suggested we send our best young cultivators instead of fighting an all-out war. After negotiations, we agreed to send eight thousand Golden Core Formation or Organ Tempering cultivators, along with two thousand Nascent Soul or Marrow Cleansing cultivators, to decide the outcome of the war."
"Elder Long," Huang Xue spoke up this time. "Where are these invaders from? What do they want?"
Long Liu sighed. "Our planet, Red Pole, has two continents—Black Turtle and Azure Dragon. The invaders took over the Azure Dragon Continent first, then tried to invade ours. The entire population of Azure Dragon has been enslaved and forced to send cultivation resources to the invaders' home planet. If we lose, the same will happen to us."
The group gasped, and Feng Fan frowned. "And if we win?"
"Then we'll take back the Azure Dragon Continent, and they'll leave Red Pole. Those were the terms of the negotiation."
Feng Fan nodded. "I see. I assume you're here to recruit us. Will there be rewards for participating?" Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire
Luo Rong having expected this question, gave him a knowing smile. "We'll provide full resources to help anyone who participates break through to the Dao Seeking realm after the war."
Feng Fan's jaw dropped, and he wasn't the only one. Providing enough resources to help so many people reach the Dao Seeking realm was a massive undertaking, only a powerhouse like the Dao Seeking School could pull it off!
"Count me in!" Feng Fan said excitedly, his eyes shining.
'Not only can I get resources from the Dao Seeking School, but I can also make new good friends and help lighten their burdens. How could this get any better?'
Feng Fan was already drooling over the thought of the invaders' treasures. 'I'm such a kind-hearted person… I'll even travel between continents to help others!'
"Alright," Long Liu continued. "We believe the White Crow Sect has many strong fighters, which is why the Sect Master sent me here personally to recruit you. Those who are interested, come with me now. Of course, everyone will still need to be tested on the Black Turtle Sect's territory before the final ten thousand are selected. The competition with the invaders is set to begin a year from now."
Her words cleared up any remaining doubts.
"Go gather your things and be ready. If you still wish to join me, I'll leave in half an hour to the Dao Seeking School."
As soon as Long Liu finished speaking, a massive ship appeared dozens of meters above her. With a single leap, she boarded the flying vessel.
"When you're ready, come aboard," her voice echoed from above.
Luo Rong and Mao Shun, who had been standing beside Long Liu, also jumped onto the ship without a word.
"Fanfan, are you going?" Xue Qiang broke the silence. She was direct, if Feng Fan went, she would follow.
A heroic smile spread across Feng Fan's face. "Of course! How could I, Feng Fan, rest easy knowing our home is in danger? I will fight for our freedom!"
His insincere words drew mixed reactions from the crowd.
Huang Xue looked at him with admiration, her eyes sparkling; Su Xiaoli muffled her laughter; Tan Wei gave a knowing smile; and Xue Qiang nodded seriously.
"Then I'm coming. I already have everything I need," Xue Qiang said.
'You,' she thought, gazing warmly at Feng Fan.
Feng Fan scratched the back of his head. "Well, everything's in my space ring, so I'm ready too."
Aside from Xue Qiang, Feng Fan, and Elder Jiang, everyone else left to pack their things for the trip.
Feng Fan and Xue Qiang stood in silence for a minute after the others had gone. Then Xue Qiang stepped closer and rested her head on Feng Fan's shoulder.
"You've been so busy cultivating alone these days. It's been a while since… we cultivated together," Xue Qiang whispered, clearly referring to their dual cultivation using the Yin-Yang Fusion Arts. "Why don't we do it more often, since we're going on this trip together?"
Feng Fan nodded. "Sorry for neglecting you, Qinqin. I promise to spend more time with you from now on, okay?"
His words made Xue Qiang almost jump with joy. She hugged him tightly and whispered, "I'll be waiting, Fanfan."
Meanwhile, Elder Jiang watched them with a dark expression. 'Do you two really need to flirt right in front of me?! Also… are you going on a honeymoon or a war?! For heaven's sake!'