Of course, it wasn’t an immediate separation.

Three of the four were heading to the Eastern Domain for training, while one was going to Penglai in the Central Domain, which required a transfer in the Eastern Domain.

So, there was no need for extra trouble.

A large ship from the Celestial Bureau transported the four directly to the Eastern Domain, providing excellent service.

The ship docked at the port of the Wuzhou Archipelago.

At this point, their emotions were different. When disembarking, Qin Ruqing confirmed again:

“Third Sister, you’re going to the Danhui. Which continent in the Eastern Domain is it on?”

Lu Wei replied, “It’s on the border between the Central and Eastern Domains, in a place called Danxin City. It’s like a holy land for alchemists.”

Qin Ruqing said, “That’s in the same general direction as me. How about we travel together for a while?”

She felt a bit uneasy about letting her sister travel such a long distance alone.

Sensing Qin Ruqing’s concern, Lu Wei shook her head, “Don’t worry. Master Yu Wen is waiting for me. I’ll be traveling with her to Danxin City, so you don’t have to worry about me encountering any danger.”

Relieved, Qin Ruqing turned to Qirong.

“I have it the easiest. The Song family is right here in the Wuzhou Archipelago. I’ll just take a few more turns, and I’ll be at the Song family’s Huicui Building.” Qi Rong’s tone had a hint of subtlety.

He was so familiar with the place from his frequent visits that it no longer felt fresh.

Indeed, Qi Rong had the least to worry about.

His good relations with the Song family, coupled with their mutual interests, meant they would take good care of him.

Lastly, Qin Ruqing looked at Tang Zifeng.

“The Qi Association is on a secret island in the Eastern Domain, not included in the regular map of the three continents. It’s the Qi Association’s exclusive territory.”

That’s good. Everyone was well-resourced. Qin Ruqing nodded, “I’m relieved now.”

Tang Zifeng said, “The one we should worry about is you.” With a serious expression, Tang Zifeng said, “Keep the items I gave you with you at all times. We’ve never been to Penglai Immortal Island, so send updates if anything happens. If necessary, come back. Even though the Immortal Products are powerful, the weight of being the top of the Golden List or a disciple of Master Yu Wen and Master Ming Hua is not something to be taken lightly.”

Qin Ruqing’s status was no longer that of a mere small family elder.

The Qin family had achieved Silver level, gained prominence in the Four Domains through the Hundred Clans Conference, and attracted attention from families across the Four Domains.

Tang Zifeng and Lu Wei were valued by the Qi Association and Danhui respectively and were key talents nurtured by these major organizations.

They also established a strong, long-term partnership with the prestigious Song family.

Given Qin Ruqing’s current influence, she was not easily swayed by the Celestial Bureau . This was also why she dared to go to Penglai Immortal Island alone.

Watching Tang Zifeng ramble on, Qin Ruqing showed no impatience at all but said, “Ha, Tang Zifeng, you’re so talkative. Don’t worry, I value my life the most. I’m going to Penglai with the intention of reaping benefits. If I’m dead, how can I continue reaping?”

Tang Zifeng nodded and gave one last piece of advice: “Be careful of Fifth Lingyu.”

Qin Ruoqing replied, “Definitely.”

With that, the four of them went their separate ways.

Qin Ruoqing went to a separate courtyard.

The courtyard was very familiar; it was the one arranged for them by the Fifth Family when they first came to the Eastern Region for the Hundred Clans Conference.

When she contacted Fifth Lingyu, he asked her to come here.

There were a few bamboo plants planted diagonally at the entrance, giving the place an elegant appearance.

Qin Ruqing paused for a moment before pushing the door open.

The courtyard was empty, and no one was inside the house…

After searching around and finding no one, Qin Ruqing wasn’t in a hurry.

She wasn’t bothered by formalities.

Planning to find a seat in the pavilion to rest, she suddenly sensed movement behind her and shot out a stream of golden fire from her fingertips.

Fifth Lingyu dodged to the side, and the fire blast struck the copper door, blowing it off its hinges.

There was a loud crash.

The golden flames didn’t extinguish immediately; they clung to the copper door and burned with a tendency to spread to other parts of the courtyard.

“The four-entry courtyard in the inner city of the Eastern Region will be compensated if damaged,” came the lazy voice.

The golden flames quickly dissipated into light smoke.

Fifth Lingyu walked over to Qin Ruoqing, looked at her with a faint smile, and said, “This fire is impressive, with traces of both Earth Fire and Golden Mist Soul Fire, perhaps even fused with some other heavenly fire. How did you manage to fuse heavenly fires?”

Fifth Lingyu was once again delving into something that piqued his interest.

Qin Ruoqing’s eyes flickered, and she smiled in return, “Guess?”

Fifth Lingyu straightened up, “Not interesting.”

You’re the one who finds it interesting. People who amuse themselves at others’ expense are often the most bored themselves.

Thinking this internally, Qin Ruqing maintained a bright smile and switched to her sweet-talking mode: “Alright, Director, shouldn’t we be going now?”

“Are you in a hurry? Weren’t you just discussing at the port about being cautious with me?” Fifth Lingyu raised an eyebrow.

Hey, this person has no shame about eavesdropping.

“Of course, one must be cautious. We wouldn’t want to damage the deep friendship that Qingqing and the Director have built over time~” Just making up nonsense, who can’t do that.

Fifth Lingyu smiled noncommittally and said, “Follow me.”

But instead of going outside, he led her inside the house.

Hmm? Qin Ruqing, though puzzled, followed his steps without hesitation.

She then heard Fifth Lingyu’s faint voice ahead: “The door that was damaged earlier needs compensation.”

“Ha, Director, isn’t that a bit petty? Where’s the grace of our immortal demeanor?”

“Like a rat stealing from a grain jar, the ground…”

“The main family has run out of supplies,” one of them said as they entered a study room in the inner quarters.

Fifth Lingyu turned a vase, revealing a hidden compartment behind it.

It was another inner room, like a nested doll.

Qin Ruqing followed, feeling a bit bewildered.

In this hidden room, there was nothing but a partially activated teleportation array, glowing with a faint blue light.

There was actually a direct teleportation array from the Eastern Domain to Penglai in the Central Domain!

Teleportation arrays are advanced spatial formations.

Qin Ruqing had learned about them in her family’s academy.

There were indeed cross-domain teleportation arrays, but they were usually massive ones that could transport thousands of people at a time and were only used during wartime.

Activating them required an enormous amount of spirit stones.

Before, when attending the Hundred Clans Conference, competitors from various domains traveled by flying magical tools, and she had never heard of anyone using a teleportation array.

It seemed they were just not aware of it. The upper-level secrets of the world were indeed unimaginable.

Fifth Lingyu didn’t explain much about how the array worked.

He took out two green stones and placed them into the array’s slots, fully activating it.

He then lifted one arm and said lightly, “Hold on.”

Qin Ruqing hesitated, “Director, is this really okay?”

Fifth Lingyu looked at Qin Ruqing with a mischievous smile, “You can avoid holding on if you want. However, this is a small-scale teleportation array, and the array’s stability isn’t guaranteed. You might encounter spatial turbulence, and even if you don’t, the spatial travel might be uncomfortable, causing dizziness or even nausea.”

As if joking about how the main heroine couldn’t be the type to get motion sickness from teleportation!

Qin Ruqing didn’t say much and stepped into the array.

Fifth Lingyu glanced at her with a smirk and followed calmly.

The blue light flared, engulfing their figures.

In less than a breath, Qin Ruqing clung to Fifth Lingyu like an octopus, making repeated gagging motions.

Fifth Lingyu’s face darkened.

During the spatial travel, he couldn’t push her away for fear she might fall, so he could only grit his teeth and warn her ominously.

“You better not throw up.”

Qin Ruqing responded with another gagging sound.

Fifth Lingyu: “……!”

Finally, they landed.

Fifth Lingyu’s tall figure appeared, dragging an unknown object behind him.

He flung the mysterious object away, and it tumbled forward a bit before flattening into a human shape.

The humanoid form gasped for air, while Fifth Lingyu, with a dark expression, performed a spell to change his clothes.

After two breaths, the humanoid began to move energetically, as if someone who had been seasick for a long time had suddenly recovered.

The symptoms vanished within a minute of getting off the boat.

A flock of birds flew overhead, and the revitalized Qin Ruqing exclaimed, “Wow, seagulls!”

“Seems like you’re in a good mood,” came Fifth Lingyu’s eerie voice from behind.

Qin Ruqing turned around and was taken aback.

Fifth Lingyu had changed into a flashy golden robe with phoenix embroidery.

Although Qin Ruqing was also dressed in gold, Fifth Lingyu’s attire was completely different in style—flaunting, ostentatious, and luxurious.

Even a corner of his robe exuded extravagance.

“Director, surely you’re not angry, right? I didn’t puke on you!”

Fifth Lingyu maintained his grace, hands behind his back, and squinted at Qin Ruqing as if contemplating whether to toss her into the sea for a rinse.

Qin Ruqing took a cautious step back, saying, “Director, we’re supposed to be having fun; no need to get angry.”

She made an exaggerated calming gesture: “Keep calm; everything can be a source of amusement.”

The fun-seeker truly enjoyed it, though it was more out of irritation.

But as she looked at Qin Ruqing’s bright face, the anger seemed to dissipate.

Adjusting his hands, his expression returned to neutrality, “Change your clothes.”

Huh?

Seeing Qin Ruqing look at him with an expression as if she were dealing with a rogue, Fifth Lingyu sneered, “Maintain proper demeanor when entering the divine mountain.”

Oh!