Chapter 4936: Zhou Family

A vast, boundless azure sea stretched out, swept by gusts of wind.

A streak of green light streaked across the sky at high speed.

Not long after, the green light stopped above a deserted island over a thousand li wide. The light retracted, revealing a green-glowing flying boat with Wang Yong'an, Wang Yi'er, and Wang Zongyao standing on it, their expressions grave.

To find Immortal Chi Meng's abode, Wang Yi'er had requested assistance from Wang Chang. Ten True Immortal cultivators were transferred from other halls to assist the Treasure Hunting Hall in their search.

Having been in the Immortal Realm for many years, the Treasure Hunting Hall, Wang Yi'er's department, had not achieved significant results. Now that they had finally received a major mission, he hoped to find Immortal Chi Meng's abode.

Wang Zongling had also come to help temporarily; she was currently a mid-stage True Immortal and could now refine True Immortal-level puppet beasts.

Wang Yi'er flicked his sleeve, and a yellow light flew out, transforming into a tall youth in yellow robes. His eyes glowed with a faint green light.

This was Wang Bao, whose true form was a treasure-hunting rat at the early True Immortal stage, a descendant of Wang Tun'tian.

Every Wang Family cultivator in the Treasure Hunting Hall possessed a spirit rat, each with different abilities. Some had keen senses of smell, some had mutated spiritual eyes, and others excelled at earth burrowing.

Wang Bao's eyes glowed with dazzling green light as he gazed towards the island. He then shook his head, having found nothing.

Wang Yi'er was not surprised. A Golden Immortal cultivator's abode would not be so easy to find. The clues they possessed were limited; they only knew that Immortal Chi Meng's abode was on a deserted island that was not particularly large.

He divided their personnel into multiple groups to search for remote islands that fit this description.

A bright yellow light emanated from Wang Bao's body, and he transformed into a giant yellow rat with green eyes. He flew down onto the island, burrowing into the ground to investigate.

Wang Yi'er flicked his sleeve, and hundreds of yellow butterflies flew out, scattering as they headed towards the island.

If there were any formations on the island, such as trapping or killing formations, they might trigger them.

Wang Zongyao took out a small, pale golden mirror. He infused it with immortal essence, and the mirror surface immediately lit up brightly, emitting a stream of golden light that enveloped the island. The golden light slowly moved across it.

After a short while, Wang Bao emerged from the ground and shook his head.

Neither the mirror nor the spirit insects had found anything unusual; it seemed there were no formations on the island.

A deafening roar sounded, and a massive red fireball lit up the distant horizon, very conspicuous.

Wang Yi'er frowned. Wang Bao understood immediately; his eyes glowed with dazzling green light as he flew off into the distance.

"Two members of the Zhou family are being pursued," Wang Bao said.

"The Zhou family? Which one?" Wang Zongyao asked, perplexed. "There are countless immortal cultivation families in the Tianchen Sea, and many of them are named Zhou."

"The Zhou family from Jinhu Island," Wang Bao replied. "They have some influence in the Zishan Archipelago." He added that the Treasure Hunting Hall, constantly searching for treasures, naturally needed to be familiar with the terrain.

They were currently in the Zishan Archipelago, which had five major powers. The Zhou family was only one of them, and not the strongest.

The Zishan Archipelago was located on the outermost periphery of the Nine Immortal Sect's territory. Its cultivation resources were barren and could not compare to the Bailu Archipelago. However, this sea area had no hostile forces from the Nine Immortal Sect, so the five major powers of the Zishan Archipelago faced less external pressure. Without foreign enemies, internal strife was common among them. This was a pattern that held true across the entire Immortal Realm.

Wang Yi'er was not inclined to meddle; the Wang family had no particular ties with the Zhou family.

A red flying boat approached from a distance. Onboard stood a short, stout man in red robes and a voluptuous young woman in a white dress; judging by their aura, they were only at the Mahayana stage.

Their faces were pale; the red-robed man's left arm was gone, and his aura was weak.

A golden lightning glow lit up, revealing a tall youth in golden robes. His body was enveloped by countless golden electric arcs, and he possessed a mid-Mahayana cultivation.

His clothes bore the emblem of a small golden snake, the symbol of the Deng family from Jinsha Island. The Deng family was one of the five major powers in the Zishan Archipelago; after their marriage alliance with the Meng family, the Deng family had developed rapidly. However, compared to the Wang family, the Deng family was still far inferior.

Sensing the powerful auras of Wang Yi'er and his two companions, the expressions of all three newcomers became tense.

"This junior, Deng Yuwei of Jinsha Island, is here by patriarch's command to apprehend criminals," the golden-robed youth said politely, introducing himself and his affiliation.

"Bullshit!" the red-robed man interjected. "What criminals? Your Deng family clearly seized our Zhou family's island, and now you're trying to turn the tables on us!"

"I have no interest in meddling in your affairs. Go on your way!" Wang Yi'er said, having no interest in getting involved in such matters.

"Senior," Deng Yuwei said cautiously, "the Meng family from Xuanhuo Island is related to our Deng family by marriage. These two are the criminals we need to apprehend; please do us a favor." He said this as he did not want to let the Zhou family cultivators escape.

"What? Did you not hear me clearly? Do I need to repeat myself?" Wang Yi'er's tone turned cold. Having been unable to find Immortal Chi Meng's abode, he was already in a bad mood. Now, a mere Mahayana cultivator dared to defy his words, and even worse, Deng Yuwei had the audacity to use the Meng family to pressure him.

Deng Yuwei shivered and quickly said, "This junior would not dare. This junior takes his leave." The lightning glow around his body intensified greatly, and he vanished from the spot.

"This junior, Zhou Yisheng, thanks Senior for your assistance." The red-robed man bowed deeply and expressed his gratitude.

"I have no interest in meddling in your affairs. You are on your own!" Wang Yi'er formed a hand seal, and the green flying boat flew off into the distance.

"Yunmeng Island has been taken by the Deng family," the young woman sighed. "The Jinyao Jade Vein has also fallen into their hands. Our income is going to plummet."

"Hmph," Zhou Yisheng scoffed. "Powerful demonic beasts frequently emerge from the Jinyao Jade Vein, and even True Immortal-level demonic beasts appear. Even if the Deng family acquired the Jinyao Jade Vein, it won't be easy to develop."

"That's true," the young woman conceded, "The patriarch organized multiple encirclements and suppressions, but powerful demonic beasts still emerge from there, making extraction very troublesome. It would be best if a True Immortal-level demonic beast emerged when the Deng family cultivators are trying to extract it."

At this moment, Wang Yi'er and his two companions had not gone far. Relying on a treasure hunter's intuition, Wang Yi'er sensed that something was amiss with this Jinyao Jade Vein. He formed a hand seal, and the green flying boat changed direction and flew back.

"What is this Jinyao Jade Vein you mentioned?" Wang Yi'er asked. Immortal Chi Meng had been missing for many years; the island where her abode was located might already be occupied by cultivators.

Zhou Yisheng was slightly startled. Were True Immortal cultivators also interested in Rank 8 mineral veins? He dared not delay and told them the truth.

The Jinyao Jade Vein was one of the few Rank 8 mineral veins held by the Zhou family. Powerful demonic beasts frequently appeared in its mines, and even True Immortal-level demonic beasts had emerged. Although the Zhou family patriarch had personally led teams to suppress them, more Rank 8 demonic beasts would emerge after a period.

"Alright, you may go back now!" Wang Yi'er waved his hand, dismissing Zhou Yisheng and his companion.