The female lead thought she had a "proud and arrogant" character script.

"Feet, pull your feet back a little."

"Be careful what you do, or we won't be responsible if your head gets chopped off by a spatial storm!"

A man with a long sword at his waist, clearly a part-time senior disciple of the Sword Inquiry Sect, placed a bag of spirit stones at the activation point of the formation when the crowd was so dense it was like a bus during rush hour, with no room left to squeeze in.

A mysterious and ancient pattern then appeared beneath everyone's feet, gleaming brightly. The intense backlight illuminated the ashen and numb faces of the crowd, revealing their utter despair.

As a strong wave of dizziness swept over them, the formation was activated. Upon reaching its destination, the impoverished masses, who had been so overwhelmed they wanted to destroy the world, scattered in all directions.

Luo Qingcheng and Hongdou helped each other walk out.

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with tears, and then, as if on cue, each found a tree and began to vomit.

Hu Muyu and Li Zhiming watched from the side, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Before entering the Sword Inquiry Sect, Hu Muyu was just an ordinary farm girl who had worked hard since childhood and was physically strong. Although it was her first time sitting in a teleportation array and she felt a little uncomfortable, she could still bear it.

Li Zhiming, the rich second-generation who should have reacted the most, was actually in the best condition.

He traveled all over the world with his parents since he was a child, and as he grew up, he often traveled far away on his own to find spiritual plants, and he got used to using teleportation arrays.

The master and servant, forced to remain motionless by the cramped space and the faint smell of foot odor in the air, suffered terribly.

Fortunately, Li Zhiming did not give up on refining a pill that would allow him to not see ghosts while he was in seclusion in Luoqing City. Although he did not succeed, he obtained many byproducts with various effects.

Among them are candies that can relieve the symptoms of motion sickness from teleportation arrays.

Li Zhiming considerately handed the candy beans to Luo Qingcheng and Hongdou respectively.

Luo Qingcheng wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth, popped the candy into her mouth, and the refreshing orange scent immediately relieved her tormented body and mind.

Hongdou crunched the candy twice and now stared longingly at Li Zhiming, hoping he would give her more candy.

This is how I've begged for food from red beans since I was a child, and it's always worked.

As expected, Li Zhiming couldn't resist Hongdou's gaze and immediately blushed as he put all the candy beans he had made into Hongdou's storage bag.

Li Zhiming's mind wandered: She ate my candy, she likes me.

She received a disdainful look from Luo Qingcheng and a broad smile from Hongdou.

Hu Muyu watched from the side.

Only after Luo Qingcheng and Hongdou relaxed their brows did they suggest, "We're still quite a distance from the sea. Let's go buy this unique South China Sea water-repelling pill before entering the illusion."

The Illusionary Realm in the Sea is truly aptly named, as it is located in the South China Sea. For cultivators of their caliber, it would be impossible to move freely in the sea.

It just so happens that the underwater illusion appeared a hundred years ago and has never closed since. People flock to it in order to obtain the legendary treasure of the sea god.

Over the past hundred years, many people have entered the illusionary realm, but few have come out, and no one has ever been heard of obtaining any treasure. However, since people have nothing better to do, many have come to try their luck.

This has led to the development of a complete industrial chain around the illusion.

Water-repelling pills are one of them.

Luo Qingcheng was about to agree when Li Zhiming stopped him.

Li Zhiming smiled shyly, "I have many water-repelling beads here. You can give them to the three ladies. There is no need to take water-repelling pills."

Legend has it that the Water-Repelling Bead is formed from the tears of the sea god. Simply wearing it allows one to walk freely in water, and unlike the Water-Repelling Pill, it does not have a time limit. It is quite valuable.

Hu Muyu was shocked.

The price of a single water-repelling bead on the market could allow a person to live underwater for more than three years by simply taking water-repelling pills.

But this alchemist in front of me just gave it away like that?!

Luo Qingcheng was ignorant and had no idea that the water-repelling pearl was valuable. Judging from Li Zhiming's tone, it seemed that the water-repelling pearl was bought wholesale. Of course, even if she knew the price of the water-repelling pearl, she wouldn't be embarrassed.

He naturally accepted the transparent bead that shimmered with a faint blue light and thanked her.

Hongdou liked the pretty beads and kept playing with them in her hands.

Hu Muyu and Li Zhiming had only known each other for two days, so there was nothing to be embarrassed about. Hu Muyu stepped forward and patted Li Zhiming on the shoulder, saying, "Good lad, I won't thank you. I won't take advantage of you for nothing. If there's anything I can help you with in the future, just let me know!"

Li Zhiming didn't know what to say for a moment, so he just smiled and remained silent.

On the contrary, Luo Qingcheng was laughing uncontrollably.

"My dear senior sister, my brother is much older than all three of us. How can you be his sister?"

She guessed that poor children mature early and were used to taking care of others. Since cultivators' ages are not easily discernible from their appearance, she would assume that anyone she met was younger than herself. Hearing Luo Qingcheng say this, Hu Muyu was not embarrassed and smiled.

Instead, Li Zhiming glanced somewhat uncomfortably at Hongdou, who was engrossed in playing with the water-repelling beads, nodded, and said, "I am indeed a little older than you ladies. If Miss Hu doesn't mind, we can address each other as senior and junior brothers and sisters."

So what if he's old? My brother said older men are caring, and that's what young girls like these days!

Hu Muyu waved her hand and said, "Oh, what's there to mind? It's settled then."

After finishing his meal, Hongdou nuzzled over and asked in confusion, "What are you talking about that's so fun?"

Luo Qingcheng pushed her fluffy head away and looked at Li Zhiming, who was staring at Hongdou with a nervous expression. With a mischievous thought, he said, "We were just saying that you, Young Master Li, are old."

Hongdou shifted her gaze to Li Zhiming, staring at him intently for a long time until Li Zhiming, who was pretending to be calm, became stiff with excitement. She then turned her head and said curiously, "Young Master Li looks quite young, but Miss said that Young Master Li is old. Should I change my form of address?"

For example, Master Li, Hongdou looked very serious.

Luo Qingcheng laughed himself to death.

Especially after seeing Li Zhiming's lifeless expression.

Even Hu Muyu turned her back, covered her mouth, and shrugged.

"Miss?" Hongdou was dumbfounded, not knowing what funny thing she had said.

Fortunately, after having his fill of fun, Luo Qingcheng felt the last vestiges of his conscience and ultimately rejected Hongdou's suggestion.

Luo Qingcheng patted Hongdou's head, quietly put the top-grade spirit stone that Li Zhiming had bribed him into his storage bag, and said with affection in his eyes, "It's okay, go play."

Li Zhiming breathed a sigh of relief, having escaped the greatest crisis of arriving in the illusionary realm in the sea, but he still didn't know what he would face next.

The four of them bought tickets.

The Illusionary Realm in the Sea was first discovered by the chief disciple of Changxiang Peak of the Seeking Immortals Sect. The South China Sea is the territory of the Seeking Immortals Sect. Afterwards, the Illusionary Realm was opened. Although it does not restrict outsiders, a certain amount of spirit stones is required.

These spirit stones weren't given away for nothing; the ticket included a teleportation jade token. If you encountered danger in the illusion, you could crush the token to teleport out. It was an extra life-saving artifact, so no one would be unwilling to accept it.

He put the jade pendant into his storage bag and spent spirit stones to take a small boat to the top of the illusion.

Luo Qingcheng couldn't help but sigh that mature scenic spots could earn spirit stones everywhere.

After making sure they were wearing the water-repelling beads, the four jumped into the sea.