"So the moment I saw you, I knew you weren't from Canghai Island."

Everyone then understood, but Ji Jiuying grasped the key point in the girl's words. From her analysis, she guessed that the girl was not only familiar with Canghai Island, but also with the people on the island. Her eyes flickered, and she immediately came up with a plan.

"Young lady, we did indeed wander in here by mistake. Do you know how to get out?"

The girl was skeptical, but still answered seriously, "I'm afraid you won't be able to leave today."

"The sea barrier only appears at dawn, which is the hour of Yin, so if you want to leave, you will have to wait until tomorrow morning."

"Okay, thank you!" Ji Jiuying smiled warmly.

"Since you mean no harm, I'll give you a word of advice: don't go near the market. The people on the island don't welcome outsiders at all."

"You can spend the night in this jungle, but leave as early as possible tomorrow!"

"Why are the people on the island so hostile to outsiders?" Feng Che stepped forward and asked curiously.

The girl looked at Feng Che, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, then suddenly her eyes lit up, and she looked at Feng Che with joy.

"Who are you······"

Feng Che was taken aback for a moment. Who was he, and what did his question have to do with it? But Feng Che still answered her politely, "My name is Feng Che."

"Feng Che... Hello, my name is Li Hua." Li Hua murmured in surprise.

"Actually, I don't know why those people are hostile to outsiders. It just seems like it's always been like this here."

Feng Qingxue's gaze lingered on Feng Che as she looked at Li Hua, her heart sinking slightly.

"Then why don't you object?" Shirakawa asked, puzzled.

"Because I am also considered an outsider, my grandfather picked me up when I was very young."

"From what you're saying, people from outside are told they can't live here?" Feng Che's eyes flickered slightly.

Lihua nodded.

"No outsiders have come here in the past ten years or so?"

"have."

Hei Xiangling's eyes lit up: "Where?"

"Over the past ten years or so, there have always been some people who accidentally wandered in, but our island lord has always let them out."

"So there are no other outsiders here?" Feng Che asked, still unwilling to give up.

"No," Lihua shook her head and answered seriously.

“Brother Feng, you can’t leave now. Why don’t you go to my house to hide? If others see you, they will definitely tell the island lord, and the island lord will arrest you all.”

Feng Che looked at Ji Jiuying, whose lips moved slightly, and Feng Che understood.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Lihua."

Upon hearing Feng Che's words, a hint of joy appeared in Li Hua's eyes: "Then wait for me a moment, I'll be right back."

Lihua ran to the sea, boarded a boat, and pulled on a rope along the side of the boat. A larger bamboo basket was pulled out of the sea.

Hua La Hua La—

The bamboo basket was full of fish. Lihua skillfully placed the fish in the basket and then ran back.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. My home is the detached house behind the woods. Please follow me!"

The group followed Lihua through a grove of trees and soon saw the courtyard that Lihua had mentioned.

The courtyard is in a very secluded location, surrounded by dense trees on all sides, making it difficult for the average person to find.

After sensing their surroundings, they found no one else.

"Miss Lihua, aren't you afraid your grandfather will blame you for bringing us back?" Ji Jiuying asked tentatively.

"Don't worry, my grandfather went out to sea a day ago and won't be back for at least two days."

A smile flickered across Ji Jiuying's eyes. Since there was no one else around, things would be much easier. Suddenly, her pupils turned purple.

"Miss Lihua—"

Li Hua met Ji Jiu Ying's eyes, paused slightly, and her gaze slowly became empty. Just as Ji Jiu Ying was about to completely control Li Hua, those empty eyes suddenly became clear.

Ji Jiuying felt a sharp pain in her soul, and her pupils suddenly contracted. This was something she hadn't expected. Before she could react, she was attacked by the force and staggered back several steps. Gong Mingyue caught her in time, and a stream of bright red blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.

"Jiu'er—"

"Little Nine—"

Lihua seemed unaware of what had happened and looked at Ji Jiuying with a puzzled expression: "Miss, what's wrong?"

Ji Jiuying came to her senses, her eyes filled with surprise and inquiry: "It's nothing, it's just that my old ailment flared up again."

Unexpectedly, the girl was unaffected by the pupil technique. This was the first time such an accident had occurred to her in so long, something she never expected.

His divine sense secretly communicated with the evil fire in the space.

"Old ailment? We have a very powerful doctor on Canghai Island who can cure any disease. It's a pity you're not from here. If you go there, you'll definitely be driven away."

Just then, Li Hua exclaimed in surprise, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Feng Che and Ji Jiu Ying. What she said next made everyone uneasy.

"I've noticed that you two look somewhat similar to our Divine Physician Canglan..."

"What did you say?"

The two said in unison, looking at Lihua with shocked expressions. Lihua didn't understand why the two were reacting so strongly.

What's wrong with you?

Her mind raced. Could these two be related to the Divine Physician Canglan? But then Lihua shook her head, dismissing the absurd idea. It was impossible. The Divine Physician Canglan was from their Canghai Island; how could he possibly be connected to outsiders?

Feng Che and Ji Jiuying exchanged a glance, understanding each other's thoughts without speaking. Feng Che sighed softly, his expression sorrowful.

“Miss Lihua, to be honest, I have a younger sister who has been missing for a long time, and the person you just mentioned who looks so much like me is very likely my sister, which is why I am so excited.”

“Brother Feng, I sympathize with your plight, but the Divine Physician Canglan is a true Canghai Island native, so she shouldn’t be Brother Feng’s sister.” Seeing Feng Che’s sorrowful face, Li Hua comforted him while also telling him the truth: without expectation, there is no disappointment.

Feng Che feigned sadness, listening without speaking, then took out a painting from his robes and slowly unfurled it: "Yes, perhaps it really isn't her..."

Seeing this, Yuehua curiously leaned closer to take a look at the person in the painting. In just one glance, she was stunned and stood there with her mouth agape in astonishment.

That is...

That's... that's the Divine Physician Canglan! What's going on? Shocked and puzzled at the same time.

Everyone watched her every move. Ji Jiuying tried her best to suppress the excitement in her heart. It seemed that the Divine Physician Canglan really was her mother!