In a desolate and uninhabited place, a tense and surprising encounter is quietly unfolding.

Lu Fan and An Lan rode Lightning, with the agile Big Black following behind, speeding along at breakneck speed.

After running for more than ten kilometers, Dahei finally stopped in front of a beach.

It lay on the ground, its nose twitching rapidly.

Like a sophisticated detector, it strives to discern the dangerous scent in the air.

The sea breeze howled, and the waves rhythmically pounded against the beach, the dull sound echoing again and again, as if tapping on Lu Fan and An Lan's tense nerves.

The two quickly flipped off Lightning's back, nervously looking around and warily scrutinizing everything around them.

Suddenly, Big Black started barking wildly at a patch of grass not far away, letting out a deep growl from its throat.

Immediately afterwards, a man wearing a black vest and with his arms exposed emerged from the bushes.

He gripped a military dagger tightly in his hand; his muscles were clearly defined, and his bronze skin gleamed in the sunlight, exuding wildness and power.

The man's face was mostly obscured by a thick beard, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes.

He stared warily at Lu Fan and An Lan, his eyes full of vigilance.

He slightly raised the military dagger in his hand, assuming a fighting stance, exuding a dangerous aura.

Upon seeing this, Lu Fan instinctively shielded An Lan behind him, his eyes instantly sharpening like an eagle's, his legs slightly bent, ready to deal with any potential danger.

Big Black also entered battle mode, its fur standing on end, and its roars grew louder and louder.

Lu Fan's heart raced, but he tried his best to remain calm, secretly observing the uninvited guest in front of him while his brain worked at lightning speed, thinking of a way to deal with him.

He could sense that the person in front of him was a master, whose strength surpassed his own.

The man was also a little nervous; dealing with the two people and the wolf on the other side would be troublesome.

For a moment, the two sides were deadlocked, the air seemed to freeze, and a tense atmosphere filled the air, making it hard to breathe.

Just then, the man looked at Lu Fan and his companion's typical Eastern faces and tentatively asked, "Odd changes, even doesn't?"

This unique code broke the stalemate.

Lu Fan and An Lan were both stunned for a moment, their eyes filled with doubt.

Lu Fan tentatively replied, "Five fingers, fist... oh no, I mean, signs indicate quadrants, Chinese?"

In an instant, Lu Fan realized that if there were still Chinese people on this deserted island, then it could only be...

"Ling Yue!!"

Lu Fan exclaimed in surprise.

It turns out that Ling Yue had made the most of his time last night and finally managed to reach the shore around 3 a.m.

After getting ashore, he found a safe place to rest, planning to look for Lu Fan and the others again the next day.

Unexpectedly, when he was exploring the surroundings this morning, the big black dog with its keen sense of smell caught his scent, which led to the tense scene just now.

Upon realizing that they were his own people, Ling Yue instantly relaxed his guard, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

He sheathed his military dagger, strode forward, gave Lu Fan and the other man a crisp military salute, and said, "Finally found you! Hello, I am Ling Yue."

Lu Fan immediately put away his dagger and gently kicked Big Black to signal it to stop attacking.

He reached out and shook hands with Ling Yue, his expression filled with undisguised excitement: "Hello, sir! I've finally found you! My name is An Lan!"

Ling Yue was stunned for a moment. He thought the boy in front of him was Lu Fan, but he didn't expect it to be the girl.

However, he quickly came to his senses and said with a somewhat embarrassed expression, "Hello, Comrade Anlan. Just call me Ling Yue. Don't call me 'Military Master.' It's a new era now; we are the people's soldiers."

An Lan couldn't help but kick Lu Fan, grab his ear and pull him over, looking at Ling Yue apologetically and saying, "Hello, Comrade Ling Yue, don't listen to his nonsense, I am An Lan, and he is Lu Fan."

Ling Yue: ……

The live stream chat instantly became lively:

"Hooray! We've finally reunited!!!"

"I hereby declare that this wilderness is ours, China, and I ask you, who dares to object?!"

"Lu Fan is playing tricks on people again. An Lan was also fooled before."

"That was close, we almost came to blows. Luckily we exchanged the code."

"Odd changes, even remains the same, continue."

"Five-Finger Fist Heart Sword!!"

"I am at the peak of the third stage of cultivation, who can kill me? Who dares to kill me?!"

I admire the Third Young Master.

Ling Yue's appearance filled Lu Fan and An Lan with joy.

After all, in this dangerous wilderness, more people means more strength and more confidence.

Lu Fan smiled broadly, enthusiastically grabbing Ling Yue's arm, his words brimming with barely concealed excitement.

"Comrade Ling Yue, we've been waiting for you! Pack your things and come back to the shelter with us. Let's have a good get-together and share our adventures over the past few days!"

Ling Yue smiled and nodded, then turned and nimbly walked into the bushes, dragging out his wooden boat.

When the wooden boat appeared, Lu Fan's eyes widened in surprise.

The craftsmanship was so exquisite that it seemed to have come from the hands of a top-tier artisan whose skills had reached the pinnacle.

Each piece of wood was joined together perfectly, without a single gap.

The delicate texture shimmers with a unique and captivating luster under the gentle caress of the sunlight, as if telling the story of its extraordinary origin.

Lu Fan's gaze was quickly drawn to a seemingly inconspicuous yet uniquely charming object on the ship—a workbench.

The workbench wasn't large, but in Lu Fan's eyes, it was like a mysterious treasure box containing countless treasures, instantly igniting his boundless imagination for the future.

He seemed to see their hope of gaining a foothold in this wilderness and dominating the area.

Ling Yue noticed Lu Fan's burning gaze and patiently explained with a smile, "This ship and all the equipment I'm wearing were all made using this workbench."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fan was so excited he almost jumped for joy, clapping his hands together: "Wow! With this workbench and the iron ore stored in my shelter, we're really going to soar to new heights on this deserted island! What difficulties can stop us now!"

But before the excitement had even subsided, a thorny practical problem loomed ahead – how to get the ship back to the shelter?

Although the ship is exquisitely beautiful, it is quite large, and it is simply unrealistic to tow it back directly.

After a moment of contemplation, Ling Yue suggested, "How about this: I'll row the boat on the water, and you two will ride horses and lead the way on the shore. We'll travel by both water and land, which will ensure the safety of the boat and allow us to return smoothly."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fan's face flashed with a hint of doubt. He said half-jokingly, "Hmm? Are you sure your ship can keep up with the speed of Lightning? When Lightning runs, it's as fast as the wind and disappears in the blink of an eye."

Ling Yue remained calm and explained confidently, "I enchanted this ship with cards before. Don't let its ordinary appearance fool you; it's incredibly fast."

Lu Fan's eyes widened, his mouth gaped open, his face filled with disbelief, and he exclaimed, "Wow, there's such an amazing operation! This has truly broadened my horizons."

Without further ado, the three of them worked together, chanting slogans, and with great effort, finally managed to push the boat into the sea.

Lu Fan and An Lan nimbly mounted Lightning. Lightning seemed to sense the wondrous journey that was about to begin, excitedly pawing its hooves and letting out a joyful neigh.