The Lay Flat Life: My Wife's Cultivation Makes Me Stronger - Chapter 86

Upon reaching the Xun position, Han Feng immediately activated the Xun Art, integrating himself into the wind. Although the suppressive force of the array remained, his speed increased significantly compared to before.

The two Ye family cultivators charged at Han Feng again, but he utilized the power of the Xun position to unleash two whirlwinds, forcing them back.

“Run! We can still escape!” Jiang Surou whispered weakly.

There’s no escaping…

Han Feng knew this all too well. If escape were possible, he would have already fled with her when she first came back for him.

Their speed was no match for their pursuers. They could only rely on their winged treasures to execute more agile dodges.

The suppressive force from the eight-trigram array bore down on them, emanating beams of light from the runes below that lashed toward Han Feng and Jiang Surou like whips.

Clearly, Ye Qingyun intended to bind them completely and finish them off with a single strike.

Han Feng and Jiang Surou tried desperately to fend off the beams of light, but their numbers were overwhelming. For every beam they shattered, several more would lash toward them. Eventually, the two were ensnared by the unrelenting onslaught.

The pair of enemies approached slowly, their eyes glinting with malice.

Han Feng let out a bitter laugh and said,
“Senior Sister, it looks like we’re not getting out of this.”

“If we can’t escape, then so be it. The path of cultivation is fraught with peril. To hear the Dao in the morning and die in the evening—that’s enough.

If I can die holding the hand of the one I love, I consider myself lucky.

In this life, we’ll walk hand in hand to the underworld.

In the next, I hope we’ll find each other again.”

“Hearing you say the words ‘the one I love’ makes my death worth it.” Han Feng sighed and mustered his strength to hold Jiang Surou’s hand.

High above, Ye Qingyun raised his sword, ready to deliver the final blow.

“You two little brats can be a pair of miserable lovers in the afterlife!”

But just as the sword was about to strike, a strange melody echoed upward from below.

The beautiful, lilting song of a little girl’s voice drifted through the air, “La~la~la,” the tune enchanting.

Everyone turned toward the source and saw a wave cresting on the ocean’s surface, lifting a blue-haired little girl into view.

Her once dirty and injured body was now spotless, her blue dress pristine and elegant. Her large eyes, small nose, and round face made her look utterly adorable.

“Yoohoo~ Riding the waves to greet you!” she sang joyfully.

Holding the little fox in her arms, the girl waved enthusiastically at Han Feng and Jiang Surou, her crescent-moon smile lighting up her face.

“The little girl? She came back?” Han Feng murmured in disbelief.

“Hmph, just a little sea demon. Do you really think she can save you?” Ye Qingyun sneered.

The little girl waved her hand, and in an instant, countless sea creatures surged out of the water.

Sharks, tuna, starfish, conchs, seahorses, octopuses, stingrays… an army of sea demons emerged, each emanating an overwhelming aura far surpassing the strength of Ye Qingyun and Ye Liuchuan.

Any one of these sea demons could easily dispatch the two of them.

And there weren’t just a few—there were tens of thousands.

Ye Qingyun and Ye Liuchuan stood frozen, their eyes wide with disbelief as they stared at the endless horde of terrifying sea demons.

“Fifth Brother… Th-this many monsters… They could destroy our entire Yin-Yang Sect with ease!” Ye Liuchuan stammered.

“Run… Run for your life!” Ye Qingyun screamed, his voice cracking as he turned and fled without a second thought.

The little girl’s expression turned serious as she waved her hand and shouted,
“Take them down!”

The sea demons roared in unison and charged toward the four of them.

Han Feng and Jiang Surou were utterly dumbfounded.

Wait… did “them” include us?

Realizing her mistake, the little girl quickly corrected herself, shouting,
“Not those two! The ones running away—get the ones running away!”

The massive shark that had opened its jaws to swallow Han Feng and Jiang Surou paused mid-attack. After a brief moment of confusion, it cast them a doubtful glance before turning to chase after the fleeing Ye family cultivators.

However, the momentary delay allowed the two to get a head start. In the end, a dolphin caught up to them and swallowed them whole, grinding their bodies to bits with a crunching sound.

The other sea demons roared in protest at being denied their prey.

Covering her mouth, the little girl giggled and said,
“Alright, thank you all for helping! There’s still a scar-faced man who bullied me. Keep an eye out for him and give him a good beating!”

The sea demons, showing surprising intelligence, nodded at her before diving back into the ocean.

With the death of the two Ye family cultivators, the Black Compass lost its master. Now unclaimed, Han Feng quickly flew over and retrieved it.

“Ah, you’re injured! Let’s go heal your wounds. There’s an island over there—we can rest and recover there,” the little girl said with a smile.

“Thank you,” Han Feng replied, taking Jiang Surou’s hand as they flew toward the nearby island.

Once they landed on the shore, the little girl arrived in a wave, hopping onto the beach. She bounced over to join them as Han Feng and Jiang Surou sat on a rock and swallowed Revitalizing Pills.

The little fox jumped onto Jiang Surou’s lap, exclaiming happily,
“I’m so glad you’re okay! I was so worried about you!”

“You little rascal, you’re lucky to still be alive,” Jiang Surou said, gently holding the fox and stroking her wet fur.

Meanwhile, Han Feng cupped his hands toward the little girl and said,
“Thank you for saving us. I’m deeply grateful.”

The little girl giggled.
“You saved me too. It’s mutual. We’re good friends now!”

Raising her small hands, she cheerfully added,
“My good friends, tell me your names!”

“I’m Han Feng, this is my wife, Jiang Surou, and our good friend, the little fox.

Miss, what’s your name?”

“Me?” The little girl tilted her head, looking thoughtful. After a moment, she replied hesitantly,
“I have lots of names. My friends in the sea call me the Spirit of the Ocean, or Hai Ling.

The fishermen on land call me Sea God or Sea Goddess.

My mermaid sister calls me Little Immortal.

The Dragon Princess gave me a name: An He Yu. She likes to call me An An.

Then… some big demons just call me Little Girl.

What do you want to call me?”

Han Feng scratched his head awkwardly.
“Uh… let’s go with An An. It’s a nice name.”

“Okay! You can call me An An,” the little girl said cheerfully.

Her innocent, carefree smile was infectious, bringing a rare moment of lightheartedness to Han Feng and Jiang Surou.

“An An, how were you able to summon so many sea demons to help you fight?” Han Feng asked.

“Because they’re all my friends!” An An said proudly.

Reciting poetically, she added,
“‘Wherever ships sail across Min waters, where winds rest between heaven and sea, throughout the four oceans, all are my friends. Even across ten thousand miles, we are like family.’

Across every ocean in the world, I have friends.”