The deflated cultivator refused to give up and vowed to turn the tables.

“A lone man and a lone woman…that makes sense. How about I take you back to Donghai Manor?” Su Zinong hesitated.

"I don't want to! There was a murder there, I don't want to go back." Qin Xiangxue shook her head.

"This won't work, that won't work, what do you want?" Su Zinong spread his hands helplessly.

“Since we can’t go back to the inn and we don’t want to go to Donghai Manor, how about we go somewhere else? We’re close to the coast here, and I’ve wanted to watch the sunrise at the beach since I was a child…” Qin Xiangxue was overjoyed, her eyes shining in the darkness.

"Okay! Next time, just say what you want directly, no need to beat around the bush." ​​Su Zinong waved and set off.

Instead of calling for a carriage, the two used their movement techniques to travel there. Both were at the mid-stage of the fourth star level, so they moved very quickly and arrived at the beach in less than an hour.

The sky was already beginning to lighten, and the beach was relatively quiet, with only a gentle breeze and soft waves.

The two sat side by side on the fine white sand, facing the sea, waiting for the sunrise, like a painting.

About 15 minutes later, the sea breeze picked up, and the waves surged up, making a louder noise.

Where the sea meets the sky, the golden sun slowly rises from the sea, making the surface of the sea shimmer with golden light.

Qin Xiangxue excitedly waved her hands and shouted, hugging Su Zinong tightly. Later, realizing her lapse in decorum, she became slightly embarrassed, grinned, and whether her face was naturally red or flushed by the morning sun, she looked exceptionally beautiful.

"I was just as happy as you were when I first saw the sunrise over the sea," Su Zinong said with a smile.

"You must have come here with many girls, right?" Qin Xiangxue asked directly.

"I've always been alone. This is the first time I've come here with a beautiful girl."

"Really? You're not kidding me!"

"I swear to the rising sun..."

The light dyed the earth red.

Qin Xiangxue rested her head on Su Zinong's shoulder, "Do you believe in gods and immortals?"

“I believe it. Although I’ve traveled all over the country over the years, I’ve never actually seen a deity. Oh no, I did see an old deity at the sinkhole, who gave me some elixirs and helped me repair my meridians!” Su Zinong said.

"I really envy you. I'd love to meet them too," Qin Xiangxue said longingly. "Do you think there are immortals at sea?"

“I really don’t know, but last time I went to sea with Huang Chenghe, I heard there was a fairy island there, but we were unable to go,” Su Zinong said.

"Then let's go for a walk on the sea!" Qin Xiangxue asked tentatively.

“Okay, you decide. But I’ve never been to that island, so I don’t know what it’s like there. I need to go back and prepare some dry food and other supplies,” Su Zinong said.

The two returned to Binhai City, and after making preparations, they set off for Dongjin Wharf, boarded a large ship, and headed to Shenxian Island.

Su Zinong picked up a map from the dock as usual, but was surprised to find that the map now only showed Fairy Island and Big Island instead of the original three islands in the sea. Golden Island in the middle had disappeared!

He quickly went over to ask the boatman.

“Golden Island? I’ve been sailing in these waters for over ten years and have never heard of Golden Island.” The boatman was very certain.

"Huh? My friends and I went there just a few months ago!" Su Zinong didn't dare to reveal too much information about Golden Island, after all, Gao Xiu had threatened him and he couldn't reveal anything about Golden Island.

"Never heard of it!" the boatman waved his hand.

Su Zinong returned to the cabin with some skepticism.

He remembered very clearly that there were indeed three islands on the previous map, and he and Huang Chenghe had clearly been there. They had even bought the Qingge Sword and the Heavenly Silkworm Armor from the auction. The Heavenly Silkworm Armor had even saved his life, and he was still wearing it. How could such a large island suddenly disappear?

It's truly a mystery...

******

Three days later, the large ship arrived at the dock of a large island, and Su Zinong, Zilong, and Qin Xiangxue disembarked.

The sea breeze was blowing in, and it was very refreshing.

Seagulls were calling out as they flew to and fro.

A strange yet familiar feeling welled up in Su Zinong's heart, and he was filled with doubt.

The two went to a restaurant, ordered three dishes and a pot of wine, which cost twenty taels of silver. Although expensive, it was much cheaper than their last visit to Golden Island. The only difference was that they weren't accompanied by four beautiful women.

Su Zinong looked around, still feeling a sense of déjà vu. He could only blame himself for being sandwiched between two beautiful women and not having paid close attention to his surroundings.

After dinner, Su Zinong and his companion strolled around the island. The more they looked around, the more familiar it seemed. Even the casino felt familiar, except for the slightly different table layout. The two walked to the building in the center of the island.

Instead of an auction house, this place has become an inn.

The two of them stayed at the inn.

"Relax your brow! Why have you been frowning ever since we arrived on the island?" Qin Xiangxue smiled slightly. "Are you unhappy about coming with me?"

"No, no, how could I not be happy coming with beautiful women? I'm a greedy and lustful man, so you'd better watch out!" Su Zinong threatened.

"A handsome and wicked man like you must have many girls chasing after him!" Qin Xiangxue teased him.

"Of course there are, but as a rogue cultivator, I can't possibly hinder the girls' future. Besides, I wander the world all day and have no intention of settling down," Su Zinong said truthfully.

******

"Brother waiter, why is this island called Immortal Island?" Su Zinong asked, grabbing the innkeeper next to him.

"Oh, is this your first time here, sir? Legend has it that an old immortal with white hair and beard once visited this island. Many islanders saw him soar into the sky. As the story spread, more and more people came to know, and the island became known as Immortal Island. I heard that the old immortal appeared on the east side of the island. If you're interested, you can go and see for yourself. However, there are wild animals there, so please be careful," the waiter said with a smile.

"Thank you, waiter." Su Zinong took out a silver ingot and gave it to the waiter, who happily went off.

"Let's go take a look to the east first thing tomorrow morning!" Qin Xiangxue said with great interest.

East of Fairy Island.

"This place is like a fairyland, especially in the morning when the mist is ethereal," Su Zinong said, looking at the sea in the distance.

"The scenery here is absolutely stunning, let's camp here tonight." Qin Xiangxue had already prepared the camping tent and other equipment.

“Okay.” Su Zinong nodded and said, “The scenery is indeed beautiful, but we are a man and a woman alone together. Aren’t you afraid of what others will say? Don’t come bothering me if you can’t get married later.”

"There's no one else here, so what's there to be afraid of? I'm going to keep bothering you anyway," Qin Xiangxue said half-jokingly.

"I'm going to practice my skills in the sea." Su Zinong took his sword and stood in the seawater, up to chest height.

He took out the Thunder Sword and brandished it in the seawater. The seawater surged and swung again and again, impacting his body and the Thunder Sword.

After practicing for an hour, he began to cultivate internal energy and nourish his qi.

Previously, he had practiced controlling the flow of true qi outside his body at Tianjing Mountain, and his control ability was already quite strong. However, in the water, his true qi did not obey his control and was affected by the surging of the seawater. It took him an hour of continuous practice before his true qi became roughly obedient and flowed in the general direction according to Su Zinong's will.

Although it was tiring, it was quite effective.

In the evening, Su Zinong hunted a pheasant and a rabbit on the island, roasted them, and ate them with Qin Xiangxue.

"Delicious!" Qin Xiangxue exclaimed.

After they finished eating, the two practiced their martial arts on the beach for two hours. Afterwards, Qin Xiangxue leaned against Su Zinong and fell asleep with a sweet smile on her face.

When Su Zinong woke up the next morning, he found that Qin Xiangxue was gone...