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Wei Chen's eyes lit up as he saw the woman.
She wore a green long dress, her graceful figure partially concealed, and a floral crown adorned her head, giving her an air of unparalleled nobility. On the novel Penglai Island, where everything felt fresh and new, an old acquaintance appeared, stirring Wei Chen's heart.
"Junior Brother Wei Chen, it's been a long time! I never expected to meet you again here on our Sea Tribe's Penglai Island. Life is full of surprises; it's truly interesting."
It was Ji Mei!
After a long absence, Ji Mei looked even more stunning, her beauty breathtaking.
Han Mang was taken aback, thinking to himself, "Wei Chen really has some skills; he even knows the First Princess of the Sea Clan? This kid is truly extraordinary!"
Wei Chen gazed at Ji Mei with shining eyes and smiled, "Sister Ji, I never imagined you would be the Sea Princess. I have always remembered your kindness in saving me back at Cloud Spirit Sect."
"Oh? How do you plan to repay me?" Ji Mei's eyes sparkled with affection and a hint of seduction as she smiled sweetly at Wei Chen.
Standing beside her, the Fourteenth Prince Ji Feng was stunned. He could hardly believe that Ji Mei would show such charm in front of a human boy. Countless outstanding Young Talents from the Sea Tribe pursued her, yet she had always remained indifferent!
"What is it about this kid that makes her act so warmly? My sister did visit Cloud Spirit Sect and even managed to bring it down; how could she be so courteous to someone from that place?"
Ji Feng pondered silently, his gaze toward Wei Chen now tinged with scrutiny.
"Sister Ji, please don't joke with me. I have nothing of value to repay you," Wei Chen said awkwardly. Every time Ji Mei teased him, he felt an overwhelming sense of embarrassment and couldn't bear to meet her gaze.
"Nothing of value? Junior Brother Wei, you truly underestimate yourself," Ji Mei chuckled, then turned her gaze toward Han Mang. "You must be Senior Han Mang, the Formation Master from Ling Sheng Dynasty's Peach Blossom Island. I've heard much about you."
"I am not worthy of such praise. Compared to the Formation Master on Penglai Island, my skills are truly insignificant," Han Mang said humbly.
Ji Mei did not engage in much conversation with Han Mang; she merely greeted him out of respect for Wei Chen. Without that connection to Wei Chen, Ji Mei would have had no interest in acknowledging Han Mang. Han Mang was well aware of this, so he wisely refrained from saying more.
"Wei Shidi, it has been a long time since we last met. Let's find a place to catch up," Ji Mei said, waving at Wei Chen. Wei Chen wore a look of helplessness as he obediently followed Ji Mei up the stairs to a parlor on the second floor.
Seeing this, Ji Feng became slightly more courteous towards Han Mang, instructing someone to bring tea and casually greeting him while waiting for Ji Mei to come down and decide the fate of Wei Chen and Han Mang. However, he sensed that neither Wei Chen nor Han Mang would be leaving anytime soon; his sister's interest in that young man was quite evident.
Inside the parlor, Wei Chen sat upright while Ji Mei leaned back in an opulent chair, narrowing her eyes as she scrutinized him.
Under Ji Mei's gaze, Wei Chen felt an unsettling anxiety, as if she could see right through him. Even the secret of the Demon Lotus seemed impossible to hide...
That feeling was very uncomfortable. Wei Chen felt restless inside and met Ji Mei's gaze directly, forcing a smile as he said, "Ji Mei, please stop looking at me like that; it's making me uneasy."
"Wei Shidi, are you feeling shy? You've already seen my body; does this still matter?" Ji Mei replied with a sultry smile.
"Sister Ji, let's not bring that up again. You are the most favored daughter of the Sea Monster Emperor; you must be the First Princess, right? With your status, if anyone found out about it, your reputation would be tarnished, and my life wouldn't be safe either."
"How could that be? Don't you know that when we Sea Tribe are in the ocean, we hardly wear any clothes? The relationships between men and women in the Sea Tribe are completely different from those of your human race. We marry according to our parents' wishes and remain loyal for life. The chaotic relationships you humans have are simply nonexistent among us."
"Not wearing clothes? Doesn't that mean being exposed to the opposite sex?" Wei Chen exclaimed in shock.
"What does it matter if we are seen? The Sea Tribe is carefree and not hypocritical like your human race. To us, wearing clothes or not makes no difference," Ji Mei replied calmly.
Wei Chen was taken aback. Was the Sea Tribe really that peculiar?
"This Fellow is terrifyingly strong yet incredibly foolish... I can't let him see me like this; it would be hard to hold my head up high in front of him. At that moment, I was a bit dazed, thinking of teasing him, but I didn't expect him to actually retaliate..." Ji Mei thought as she stared at Wei Chen.
"Forget about that. Han Mang and I are heading to the Central Domain. We passed by Penglai Island, and I really couldn't hold on any longer. I just wanted to stop by this island for a good sleep. I mean no offense to the Sea Tribe. I'm preparing to leave now, and if fate allows, I'll see you again in the Central Domain," Wei Chen said as he stood up and cupped his fist towards Ji Mei.
Ji Mei waved her hand and said, "I know all about your situation. If you want to leave, you can go anytime. Of course, you can also stay and participate in the Penglai Secret Realm Gathering."
"Penglai Secret Realm Gathering? What is that?"
"The center of Penglai Island is the entrance to the Penglai Secret Realm, which opens once every ten years. During this time, experts from the Human Race flock here, pretending to be from the Central Domain Ninth-Rank Power, all just wanting a piece of the pie. Right now, there are many people imprisoned on Penglai Island, and without exception, they all came for the Penglai Secret Realm. Their true identities as members of the Central Domain Ninth-Rank Power will be revealed when the envoy from the Central Domain Ninth-Rank Power arrives."
"So you're saying that the Penglai Secret Realm Gathering is a joint exploration by the Sea Tribe and the Central Domain Ninth-Rank Power?" Wei Chen asked in surprise.
Ji Mei nodded and replied, "That's right. In the Penglai Secret Realm Gathering, no one knows what kind of Treasure will emerge or whether they will die inside or have their Soul Power Realm significantly enhanced. But for anyone, it's a rare opportunity for experience. It’s impossible for us from the Sea Tribe to monopolize the Penglai Secret Realm. When it opens, experts from the Central Domain Ninth-Rank Power, led by the Fire Sect, will always intervene, resulting in countless battles. Eventually, we reached an agreement with the strong ones from the Central Domain: we would explore the Penglai Secret Realm together. During that month-long period, both sides can send their people into the realm."
"We from the Sea Tribe occupy one thousand spots, while the experts from the Central Domain take five hundred spots. Both sides are not allowed to fight each other; we keep our own waters separate."
As Ji Mei explained this, her eyes sparkled with amusement as she looked at Wei Chen. She added, "Don't you want to enter the Penglai Secret Realm? Perhaps after a month inside, you could elevate yourself to the Surge Realm."
"Come on now! With my level of strength, just considering the dangers inside—forget about everything else; I wouldn't even be able to withstand those from the Central Domain. Who knows? By a month later, I might just be a corpse. Oh no, I mean I wouldn't come out alive at all."
Wei Chen outright rejected her proposal. Was he looking for death?
With an odd look in her eyes, Ji Mei smiled and said, "What if I let you follow me as my bodyguard during the Penglai Secret Realm Gathering?"
"Your bodyguard? Your bodyguards are all at least high-level in the Earth Soul Realm. I'm only at the level of Spirit Wisdom Realm. Am I even qualified to be your bodyguard?" Wei Chen was taken aback and then shook his head.
"My guards are chosen by me. Whoever I want to take, I can take. In the Sea Tribe, I still hold that power. As long as you want to come with me, I'll let you go. No one dares to say anything, not even my father. Think it over carefully and let me know your decision."
With that, Ji Mei closed her eyes and waved her hand, signaling Wei Chen that he could leave.
Wei Chen pondered over the matter of the Penglai Secret Realm as he exited the Parlor and made his way to the hall.
"Brother Wei, what did my sister say to you?" Ji Feng asked hurriedly upon seeing Wei Chen.
Wei Chen replied, "She asked me to join her in the Penglai Secret Realm and told me to think it over."
"What?" Ji Feng's eyes widened as he stared at Wei Chen, speechless for a long time. He simply couldn't imagine that his sister, such a proud person, would invite a human to participate in the Penglai Secret Realm Gathering.
Hearing this, Han Mang's face showed signs of envy as he thought to himself, "This kid is really lucky! The Penglai Secret Realm Gathering is an event that only a few powerful individuals and nobles from the Eastern Region can attend! With just a bit of luck, going to the Penglai Secret Realm could lead to a significant leap in strength!"
For the first time in his life, Han Mang felt genuine jealousy towards Wei Chen. He wished he were decades younger to see if the Sea Princess would take an interest in him.
"Brother Wei, is my sister still upstairs?" Ji Feng asked with a frown.
"Yes," Wei Chen answered calmly.
"Why are you hesitating about such a great opportunity as attending the Penglai Secret Realm Gathering? Even if ordinary people offered us Nine-Tier Soul Stones, they wouldn't be able to exchange for a spot."
Upon hearing Ji Feng's words, Wei Chen was astonished. If possible, he would really like to trade that spot for Nine-Tier Soul Stones...
After a moment, Ji Mei walked out with a charming smile on her face and said to Wei Chen, "Wei Chen, have you thought it through?"
"I've thought it through. I can go with you to the Penglai Secret Realm, but you have to agree to one condition."
"What condition?"
"Anything I obtain inside will be mine alone; I won't share it with you."
"That's only natural. Whatever good things you get depend on your own abilities. If you have the strength, even if you obtain the Tenth Rank High-Level Soul Technique, I won't want it."
Ji Mei nodded in agreement to Wei Chen's request, while Ji Feng stood aside, stunned. Was his usually sharp and capable sister losing her mind this time?
He pulled Ji Mei aside and whispered urgently, "Sister, what exactly are you planning? Our Sea Tribe only has a thousand spots for the Penglai Secret Realm. What do you mean by giving one to Wei Chen?"
Ji Mei's expression turned strange as she slightly shook her head and said, "In a few years, you'll understand. It's much easier to befriend Wei Chen now than to try once he becomes a Peak Expert."
"Peak Expert? Sister, you're not joking, are you?"
Ji Feng knew well that a Peak Expert referred to someone who had reached the Great Perfection of the Soul Realm. Once they survived the Thundercloud Tribulation, they could enter another world. Such powerful beings were incredibly rare in the Soul World—only two existed! Moreover, neither of those Peak Experts had guaranteed success in overcoming their tribulations; one was the Sea Monster Emperor, and the other was the Fire Sect Master!
"That guy can become a Peak Expert? This is absurd! Has my sister lost her mind?"
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