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Li Chengqian glanced at Lu Xiaofeng, who was walking towards him, and asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I remember you didn't receive a bronze medal!"
"Who says you can't come if you haven't received a bronze medal? How could I not come and see such a major event as Mr. Li's annihilation of Xia Ke Island?"
Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian sized up Lu Xiaofeng in front of him.
This guy must have guessed something, which is why he came here to try his luck.
But it's not a big problem; he probably won't dare to go to Xia Ke Dao.
At this moment, hearing the commotion outside, Shi Qing and his wife, along with Shi Xiaocui and others, also came out.
Everyone stared expectantly at Li Chengqian.
After all, only Li Chengqian could make the decision about such an important matter as going to Xia Ke Island.
However, Li Chengqian smacked his lips and said, "After arriving at Xia Ke Island, everything depends on fate."
"What the outcome will be is beyond Li's control, and he will not care."
After saying that, Li Chengqian walked towards the dock, where a ship from Xia Ke Island was slowly approaching in the distance.
Watching Li Chengqian's retreating figure, everyone felt extremely anxious.
Mr. Li always keeps his word. Since he said he wouldn't interfere, he really won't.
Even if everyone died in front of him, it would still be the same.
Looking at the limited number of people in front of them, Zhang San and Li Si fell into silence.
We've given out more than just this many bronze medals!
Why are there so few people?
Li Chengqian seemed to see through their thoughts and immediately laughed, "Stop looking, I've sent the others home."
"I suppose Xia Ke Dao will grant me this favor!"
"Hehehe!"
"Of course, Xia Ke Island will give Mr. Li face. The two island owners have been waiting on the island for a long time. Mr. Li, please."
Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian smiled and boarded the ship.
Following behind were the women of the bamboo grove courtyard and Zhang Sanfeng.
Although none of these people had bronze medals, Li Chengqian's influence meant that Zhang San and Li Si didn't stop them.
After boarding the boat, Li Chengqian suddenly pointed to Lu Xiaofeng and Axiu below and said, "This Lu Xiaofeng is alright. If he wants to come up, let him come up."
As for Miss Ah Xiu...
"Let's not separate these two young people, let them get on the boat together!"
After saying that, Li Chengqian turned and went into the cabin.
Chapter 395 A Terrifying Laba Congee, Welcomed by Island Master Longmu
After entering the cabin, Li Chengqian listened quietly to the sounds outside.
At that moment, a series of reluctant cries and Shi Xiaocui's unwillingness to part came from outside.
Faced with this situation, Li Chengqian smiled and picked up the teapot to pour himself a cup of tea.
Xia Ke Island may appear to be a perilous place with no chance of survival, but if you venture a little deeper, you will surely be recognized by the world as a place of great opportunity.
A place with a connection to the immortals can indeed be called a place of great opportunity.
But if we trace it back to its origins, setting aside the serendipitous encounter with Xia Ke Island, isn't Xia Ke Island itself the biggest cage in the world?
Xia Ke Dao (侠客岛) has been rewarding good and punishing evil for forty years.
This island is home to countless martial arts masters, some of whom have even died of old age there.
For forty years, not a single person who went to Xia Ke Island has ever left. Even the best prison in the world couldn't do that.
These people are trapped by greed, imprisoned by desire. How many people in the world can see through this?
Thinking of this, Li Chengqian muttered to himself, "The more someone wants to dominate the martial arts world, the more likely they are to end up with nothing."
"The less interested a person is in the martial arts world, the more likely Heaven is to bestow upon them unparalleled martial arts skills. This world is truly interesting."
After a while, the ship began to move, and Shi Potian and the others entered the cabin.
After glancing at the people boarding the ship, Li Chengqian said indifferently, "Lu Xiaofeng didn't board?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuyan replied, "Young Master Lu said he won't be going to Xia Ke Island."
"Hehehe!"
"He was clever enough to evade the shackles of greed and fame."
As he spoke, Li Chengqian glanced at the crowd of people.
"Now that we're on Xia Ke Dao's ship, why should we care about the outcome?"
"I think what you should remember more is what you are thinking right now. I hope you will not forget the purpose of your trip to Xia Ke Island today."
"Sometimes, fate cannot be forced; the more you try to force it, the more you end up with nothing."
"Alright, that's all I have to say. How much you can learn from this depends on your performance."
After saying that, Li Chengqian waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.
Faced with Li Chengqian's cryptic words, everyone was completely bewildered.
Although they didn't understand, Li Chengqian had already ordered them to leave, so they had no choice but to go.
The sea breeze blows, and the sails are fully unfurled.
Two hours later, the ship arrived at Xia Ke Island, by which time it was gradually getting dark.
However, the shore of Xia Ke Island was already brightly lit, with countless people seemingly waiting for Li Chengqian's arrival.
"Hehehe!"
"Mr. Li from Ping'an Inn and Master Zhang from Wudang, we are honored to have you both on Xia Ke Island!"
Two elderly men stood on the shore to greet them; one wore a yellow robe and the other a green robe.
The old man in the yellow robe had a ruddy complexion, white hair and beard, and a slightly wealthy appearance. This man was none other than the Dragon Island Master of Xia Ke Island.
The old man in the green robe had a face full of wrinkles and a sparse beard, but it was half black and half white. This man was the Wood Island Master of Xia Ke Island.
As soon as he finished speaking, the two island lords, Long and Mu, reached out their hands simultaneously.
The seawater in the ocean suddenly flew up and formed a thin water bridge.
Seeing this, Li Chengqian smiled slightly and looked at Zhang Sanfeng beside him, saying, "Master Zhang, they are welcoming us."
"Why don't you go first?"
"Hehehe!"
"With Mr. Li here, how dare I go first? Please, Mr. Li."
"Alright, then I'll take my leave first."
Having said that, he stepped onto the water bridge in front of him, with Zhang Sanfeng following closely behind.
After stepping onto it, the water bridge slowly retracts.
Upon stepping onto the ground of Xia Ke Island, the two island masters, Long and Mu, hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "We are deeply humbled by the arrival of these two eminent figures today!"
Zhang Sanfeng was quite surprised by Xia Ke Dao's politeness.
For forty years, no one who has set foot on Xia Ke Island has ever survived. Logically speaking, this should be a dangerous place.
These two island lords, Longmu and Erdao, shouldn't be considered kind people, so why were they so courteous upon arriving here?
Zhang Sanfeng didn't understand Xia Ke Dao's reaction, but Li Chengqian knew it perfectly well.
Although the Lord of Longmu Island is powerful, he is not as old as Zhang Sanfeng.
In terms of seniority, they were Zhang Sanfeng's juniors.
It's fine to act mysterious in front of younger generations, but it's somewhat inappropriate to do so in front of Zhang Sanfeng, a living fossil.
As for myself...
They thought they were gods who had come to investigate.
"Hehehe!"
Li Chengqian chuckled and said, "There's no need for formalities, island lords. I already know everything that's going on on this island."
"The preparation of Laba porridge is now at a crucial stage, so the two island lords should go and get busy first."
"As for these people, let them go about their business."
"Leave two people behind to lead the way."
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Upon hearing this, the Dragonwood Island Master and his companion exchanged a glance and paused for a moment before smiling wryly, "In the end, we couldn't hide anything from Mr. Li's eyes!"
"In that case, we'll take our leave."
After saying this, the Dragonwood Island Master led everyone away.
At this moment, the boat carrying Huang Rong and the others docked, and the scene just now made alarm bells ring in everyone's hearts.
Xia Ke Dao is prepared!
Could they be planning to ambush us?
Once everyone had arrived, Li Chengqian didn't explain anything to them. Instead, he said to Zhang San, "Take me to see how Laba porridge is made."
Upon hearing this, Zhang San smiled and said, "Mr. Li, this way please."
Seeing that Li Chengqian and Zhang San and Li Si had left, the others had no choice but to follow closely behind.
As the journey progressed, the group witnessed the legendary Xia Ke Island.
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The island boasts pavilions and terraces, and its elegant environment makes it no exaggeration to call it a paradise on earth.