A life of leisure is worse than a life of flowers and splendour

The entire secret realm suddenly shook, and the underground space gradually disappeared, as if it had never existed. All the monks from the outside world were thrown out. The abyss also gradually disappeared, but the process was so slow that it was almost imperceptible.

While the Tianyuan cultivators continued to search for their own opportunities within the secret realm, Wushuang was currently in a place devoid of spirits. She was standing on a stone island. It was called a stone island because only this massive rock was above water; the rest of the island was water, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Wushuang took out a flying boat and wanted to fly up to the sky to take a look, but flying was still prohibited here, so he couldn't fly at all. He couldn't stand here all the time, so he could only take a boat to go somewhere else to take a look.

But before Wushuang could even enter the water, the entire island suddenly began to stir. Wushuang's hair stood on end, and as he scanned the area with his spiritual sense, he realized this wasn't a stone island; it was clearly a giant turtle. And the part that emerged from the water, which he had mistaken for a stone island, was only a small part of the giant turtle.

Wow, how could there be such a huge turtle? Is this a world of stone giants? Or has I suddenly become smaller?

Wushuang hopes to see someone as soon as possible to see if there is any clue to leave here.

But this turtle is too lazy. After a while, it just floats there motionless. When will I see anyone again? It would be nice to be able to land. At least I can feel the stability of my feet on the ground. Floating on the sea always feels unsteady.

"Master, what should we do? This might be where the legendary Proto-Man once lived. Everything here is gigantic. Even a random ant could be bigger than you."

"What? The Original People? Who are they? Why have I never heard of them?"

"The Protoss were the most primitive form of humanity, the first humans to exist at the beginning of the universe. They were enormous and incredibly powerful. However, they didn't know how to cultivate, only possessing a powerful physique. Later, because they ate so much, they devoured everything edible on the continent. Eventually, they gradually disappeared, and then modern humans emerged."

"Then how do we get out of this space?"

"This requires encountering a node. There are at least 8,000 spaces here, if not 10,000. I haven't actually been to many of them. Some nodes are one-way, and you don't know how long it will take to leave after entering. I don't dare to run around casually. I was once trapped in a space for more than ten years. Since then, I haven't dared to run around in other spaces at will. I have really never been here.

Besides, the prohibition of spirits, flying, or even space doesn't necessarily apply to the entire space. It's likely to be a certain area, so just leave it."

"Okay. But I'm really hungry now, let's get something to eat first."

The man and the fox sat on the giant turtle and started their gourmet mode. After all, they couldn't practice and had nothing to do, and the key point was that they were hungry.

On a tranquil and warm afternoon, the sun shone on the turtle's back. A man and a fox set up the dining table and chairs, enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth. Wushuang brought out a bowl of steaming chicken soup. This wasn't just any chicken soup, but a special nourishing and spiritual chicken soup meticulously crafted by Grandpa! The rich aroma was almost magical, making one's mouth water at the mere sniff, eager to devour it.

Wushuang sat at the table, her mouth already watering as she gazed upon the delicious food before her. She eagerly picked up her spoon, gently scooping a spoonful of the golden broth into her mouth. Instantly, a rich, delicious flavor permeated her mouth. The tenderness of the chicken and the fragrance of the spiritual plant blended perfectly, leaving her completely intoxicated.

Besides the incredibly delicious chicken soup, there was also a plate of sweet glutinous rice dumplings on the table. Each plump, white, and delicate dumpling looked incredibly adorable, with a soft, sweet skin and a delicate, flavorful filling. Wushuang unceremoniously grabbed one and put it in her mouth, chewing it meticulously. A mouthful of the sweet dumpling, followed by a sip of the incredibly savory chicken soup, was a truly divine experience. Only after she finished her sixth dumpling and finished her sixth bowl of chicken soup did she pat her stomach in satisfaction.

After finishing the sticky rice dumplings, Wushuang picked up the remaining chicken soup and drank it all, then reached out and grabbed a handful of grilled skewers and started to eat them with relish. At this moment, the little fox cried anxiously, staring at the delicious food on the table with its mouth watering like a waterfall.

"Master, where's mine? Where's mine? I want to eat too!"

"You? Do you eat these things too?"

"I want to eat it too. It smells so good. I've never smelled anything so good before. It smells so good. It must be delicious. I want to eat it so badly."

Wushuang took out a bowl of chicken soup. The little fox couldn't resist the temptation of delicious food. It jumped onto the table and drank the chicken soup. After a while, the bowl of chicken soup was empty. It looked at Wushuang eagerly. The eager eyes didn't need words to express. Wushuang knew it wanted it very much!

It devoured all five bowls of chicken soup. Even so, the little fox seemed unsatisfied, staring longingly at Wushuang and the empty bowl on the table. Its expression spoke for itself: it wanted more.

Seeing this, Wushuang quickly pulled out a bunch of delicious grilled skewers and handed them to the little fox. The little fox's eyes lit up at the sight of the skewers, and it immediately pounced on them. Wushuang took the opportunity to quickly put away the soup bowl. It wasn't because he was reluctant to give it more chicken soup, but because he was worried that eating too much would be bad for the little fox's health. After all, who would have thought such a small fox could actually cram in so much food?

A man and a fox sat together, happily enjoying delicious barbecued skewers. The rich aroma of the golden, sizzling meat skewered by the fire seemed to have a magical power, wafting into the distance.

Even the giant turtle, which had been motionless at their feet, was drawn in by the alluring aroma and began to stir. It slowly turned its massive body, its enormous head swaying from side to side, as if trying to determine the source of this mouth-watering aroma.

At this moment, from the distant horizon, an enormous fish, like a moving hill, slowly swam towards this direction. As it approached, waves surged on the sea surface, like the momentum of a galloping horse, majestic and imposing.

Wushuang and the little fox noticed the abnormality of the giant turtle. They followed the giant turtle's gaze and found a big fish in the distance.

The big fish was getting closer and closer, and its figure seemed bigger and bigger in the sunlight. Wushuang couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

However, when the big fish approached the island, it did not attack or destroy it. Instead, it swam around the island in a friendly manner, jumping out of the water from time to time, bringing large splashes of water, just like a shower.

Wushuang realized that the big fish might not have any malicious intentions, so she decided to try to communicate with it.

She gently stroked the little fox's fur and whispered, "It seems our delicious food has attracted a special guest. Perhaps we can try to say hello to it."

The little fox blinked, as if it understood Wushuang's intention, and it called out a few times to the big fish.

The big fish seemed to understand the little foxes' calls, and it made a low response sound, as if greeting them.

Wushuang smiled, his heart full of curiosity and anticipation. It would be good to be able to communicate, so that his plans would be realized.

If you ask Wushuang what his plan is, of course, the ocean is so vast, how long will it take to reach the shore with this lazy giant turtle at his feet? Of course, he will find a better means of transportation.

Soon the two sides reached a deal. Wushuang took out a large pot of braised meat. Of course, the big fish could only taste a little bit of the flavor. After all, this amount of meat was a little small compared to its big mouth, but it was enough for it to taste the flavor.

The fish was quickly captivated by the delicious food and agreed to take them to shore, but only if they left plenty of food for it. Of course, it would provide the raw materials. After all, its appetite was so great that it could potentially drain Wushuang before they even reached shore, and she didn't dare agree to such an offer. So Wushuang took her own boat, climbed aboard, tied a silk rope to the fish, and let it pull them toward shore.

The fish's speed was incredibly fast, comparable to that of a Jindan Zhenren flying on a sword. This silk thread was long enough, several thousand meters, giving both sides a certain amount of buffer space. The fish would occasionally dive shallowly into the water, grab some food, and bring it to Wushuang. Wushuang would prepare it for it, and it would eat a few delicious bites before continuing on its way.

During this time, a delicious algae emerged, its flavor truly unparalleled! Not only is it incredibly fresh, but it's also incredibly springy and chewy. Even simply cooked in water, its wonderful texture and flavor are intoxicating. And stir-frying it with a hint of chili pepper elevates the flavor to a truly irresistible level.

Even more remarkable was that after consuming this algae, one's entire body became warm, as if strands of indescribable, mysterious energy were coursing through the body. This energy was completely different from the energy previously obtained from cacti, yet it possessed the same miraculous properties of strengthening the body. Furthermore, the energy contained in this newly discovered algae far surpassed that of cacti in the past.

Wushuang relied on this powerful energy to successfully break through the sect's body-building technique to the third level! At the same time, the Ice Muscle and Jade Bone Technique she had been practicing also began to loosen up due to the nourishment of this energy, and it seemed that a new breakthrough was about to come.

Of course, there were many other seafood options, and Wushuang and Xiaoli sampled them. Besides being delicious, they all contained some of that energy, though the amount was far less than that of the algae. Wushuang had been living an unusually peaceful and tranquil life these days, and she thought her ocean journey would soon conclude smoothly when something unexpected happened.

A huge seabird flew over and headed straight for the big fish!