Reuniting with an old friend, yet he was almost unrecognizable.
The once elegant and dashing young master from a wealthy family now appeared utterly listless. He ambled over slowly, and only after Yi Feng had watched him for a long while did he seem to snap back to reality, forcing a smile and offering a salute.
"Brother Yi...?"
"What a coincidence! You must join for a few drinks imdiately!"
They sat down again by the window on the second floor.
The table was laden with fine wine and delicacies, and the hall buzzed with laughter and conversation.
Yi Feng wore a look of confusion, while Gui Wanhai seed to have little interest in the wine. He sat in a daze for a long ti without uttering a word, a trace of worry etched between his brows—a stark contrast to his usual carefree and graceful deanor.
After quietly observing him for a few monts, Yi Feng, curious and comforting, spoke up.
"Brother Gui, why such a long face? Have you encountered so difficulty?"
Hearing this, Gui Wanhai looked up and offered a bitter smile, clasping his hands in salute.
"Brother Yi, after this drink, you and I must truly part ways."
Hearing these words, Yi Feng smiled as he poured wine in response.
"Ah."
"All feasts in this world must eventually end. Such partings are rely the natural order of things. Why should you be so troubled, Brother Gui? I always saw you as an open-minded and straightforward person. Today, you seem quite unlike your usual self."
"Today, let us bid farewell with joy and warmth. We will surely reunite one day, and it will be a delightful surprise. With fine wine before us, let's not dwell on such matters. Let's simply drink to our heart's content and have a proper farewell!"
Listening to Yi Feng's carefree words, the emotion in Gui Wanhai's eyes deepened.
Despite the myriad thoughts weighing on his mind, he could only force a smile and reply.
"Alright."
eting this Brother Yi during this journey to the Divine Land had been a great joy. But there were so matters he absolutely could not involve his friend in, and thus, he could not speak the truth.
This was a white lie between friends.
In just a few short days, $2ui Wanhai had experienced the greatest upheaval of his life. How could he show such a wretched state before a friend? Whether it was the tragic destruction of his father's palace, or the great changes in the Divine Land that had stirred up the sea clans, leading even him to be hunted—all these perilous events had to be buried deep in his heart.
Firstly, family sha should not be aired in public. For the mighty Sea Lord to have soone storm his gates, have his very doors chopped down, and yet dare not show his face—such a thing was a colossal joke. The glory and pride of the past had already vanished with the wind, making it truly difficult to speak of.
Secondly, no matter what danger he was in, it had nothing to do with his friendship with Brother Yi. Their bond was purely a camaraderie between like-minded individuals, with no other motives whatsoever. Now, with the relentless pursuit by other sea clans, he should definitely not drag such a rare friend into this, lest he cause his good friend to lose his life for nothing.
So things are best known only to oneself; so feelings need only be cherished in the heart; so hardships are destined to be borne alone!
This was the self-respect of the Sea Lord's son, and the bottom line of Gui Wanhai's gentlemanly deanor.
Regardless, being able to bid farewell to Yi Feng during such a difficult ti, and even receiving his comforting words, made this friendship worth rembering. It also proved that his judgnt of character had not been wrong.
Gui Wanhai secretly let out a sigh of relief, mustering a bit more spirit.
All his complex emotions transford into a smile as he raised his cup, his eyes filled with treasure.
"Brother Yi, please drain this cup!"
"If... if fate allows us to et again in the future, we must drink until we drop!"
If?
Seeing his friend raise his cup with such bitterness and hearing the slightly pessimistic words, Yi Feng sensed sothing strange.
He slowly set down his cup and spoke.
"Brother Gui..."
"You seem to have lost all your usual carefree spirit, and your tone sounds deeply sentintal. Have you encountered so major event? Tell the truth, where exactly are you going?"
Gui Wanhai was taken aback by the question, forcing a smile as he replied evasively.
"Brother Yi, your concern shows you are truly a good friend and a confidant."
However, the matter I face is not sothing you can intervene in. Even I can hardly find a solution. It's not that I look down on you, Brother Yi, it's just that this matter is far too thorny...
"It's possible that this drink will be our farewell. If there is a next life, we must share a hundred drinking sessions!"
Hearing this, Yi Feng's expression grew several tis more solemn.
"Brother Gui!"
"If sothing's wrong, just say it straight out. Although I'm alone and may not have the ability to help you, many hands make light work. No matter how difficult the situation, we brothers should face it together!"
Upon hearing this, Gui Wanhai waved his hand, unwilling to say another word on the matter.
"Brother Yi, say no more. Let's just enjoy our drink properly!"
Seeing his despondent appearance, Yi Feng grew worried and couldn't help but wonder privately: What could make a wealthy young master so pessimistic?
Even his own offer of help couldn't persuade him.
Could it be... their family went bankrupt?
Hiss...
If that were truly the case, his own ager funds would be like a drop in the bucket, indeed of no real help. What could he do then?
Just as Yi Feng was pondering this, $2uddenly!
Outside the window, the sky darkened with dense clouds. Countless terrifying silhouettes appeared among the clouds, lightning crisscrossed, and the very heavens seed to change color!
"Whoosh!"
A fierce gale swept through the entire city. Wooden windows were blown askew, and cultivators of all kinds on the streets were toppled over, cries of alarm rising everywhere!
Yi Feng also sprang to his feet in shock, looking into the distance with astonishnt.
Perfectly fine weather, and suddenly there's thunder and rain? And by the looks of it, this rain seems absurdly heavy...
One glance, and it was truly alarming!
The bustling streets had descended into chaos. Patrons stread out of nurous shops, fleeing cultivators were everywhere, and the entire small city had beco a scene of utter pandemonium!
Before Yi Feng could observe further, $2he chatting and laughing patrons behind him also jumped up in alarm, shouting as they fled!
"The sea clans are attacking the shore?!"
"Why are so many sea clan powerhouses appearing here? How can this be?!"
"Probably these despicable sea clans see the Divine Land in chaos, with no one to spare forces against them, and are seizing the chance to co ashore."
"How can we possibly handle this? Heaven intends to destroy our Luo Yue City!"
"Run!"
In the blink of an eye, the sounds of people breaking through the air behind them beca as loud as gongs and drums!
Frowning at the noise, Yi Feng finally understood that a great calamity seed to be imminent.
Looking up at the sky again, he finally saw countless phantom images of sea clan creatures filling the heavens, already like a nightfall descending. Lightning intertwined and flashed, its awe-inspiring might far surpassing a natural disaster. Rain fell in sheets, and in an instant, hundred-zhang tall waves began to surge!
Thunder crashed, tall buildings toppled!
Seawater filled the sky, a vast ocean churned!
It seed boundless tidal waves were about to subrge the small city, and the endless dark clouds above were poised to press down, carrying terrifying bolts of lightning!
Yi Feng, however, was dumbfounded, utterly perplexed.
Perfectly fine, and these big fish and prawns create such a huge spectacle to flood the city? What's going on?
As he wondered, $2ehind him, Gui Wanhai rose to his feet with a grave expression, staring at the dark clouds as he spoke in a low voice.
"Brother Yi!"
"You must leave this place of trouble imdiately! Do not stay a mont longer! These sea clan lords are all here for . Let face them alone!"
Hearing this, Yi Feng turned back in stunned surprise!
"What? They're all here for you?"
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