CFSMS -Chapter 106 Abyssal Sea City: Sister, Love Me Head-On

The first thing one noticed upon arriving in Abyssal Sea City was the salty scent of the ocean lingering in the air.

Transportation in the Qingyuan Realm was highly developed, so seafood was not uncommon inland. However, compared to coastal cities, seafood prices in the interior were still several times higher.

On their first day there, Lou Xiaotian excitedly dragged Lu Wu around to sample some of Abyssal Sea City’s famous seafood feasts.

The seafood was fresh, and the chefs were exceptionally skilled.

The world was vast, filled with talented people. Lu Wu had never considered herself number one.

Only after she had eaten her fill did she finally find time to inspect the place where she was supposed to set up her stall.

Lou Xiaotian didn’t know where it was. She had learned about it by asking the locals of Abyssal Sea City.

Most of the residents of Little Sea Village were ordinary mortals. The village was remote and sparsely populated.

Moreover, it had suffered a tragic fate.

The sea was beautiful, but it was also merciless.

Whenever storms and tidal waves rose, everything could be swallowed whole, returning all things to one.

Ten years ago, Little Sea Village had been struck by a massive tidal wave. Many villagers perished. The survivors spent years rebuilding their homes and restoring the settlement.

Then, five years ago, another storm swept through, reducing the village to ruins once more and causing countless casualties.

Some people claimed the village was cursed—that every five years, the curse would awaken again.

Calculating the dates, the next “five-year appointment” was due sometime very soon.

Naturally, Abyssal Sea City could not simply stand by and watch its citizens die. The city authorities had attempted to organize a relocation effort.

Unfortunately, the villagers worshipped the Sea God. They believed that only by living as close to the sea as possible could they prove themselves the most devout believers.

They refused to move.

Their stubbornness even extended to rejecting outsiders, which was why Little Sea Village remained largely unknown within Abyssal Sea City.

Only after arriving did Lu Wu realize just how impoverished the place was.

Compared to the magnificent architecture of Abyssal Sea City, Little Sea Village was worse than a slum.

The houses were little more than thatched huts.

Lu Wu could still see structures destroyed during previous sea disasters. The broken walls and ruins cut through the village like scars.

Yet the villagers regarded them as miracles.

They believed the disasters had occurred because they had not been devout enough toward the Sea God.

Every child was brought to worship the Sea God from the moment they were born.

It was difficult to imagine that in a cultivation world where a single cultivator could move mountains and overturn seas, there were still people who worshipped an unknown deity with such unwavering faith.

Lu Wu stopped at the village entrance and did not go inside.

Because sitting there was a blind old man.

His gray eyes stared blankly into the distance. He clearly could not see, yet Lu Wu felt as though his gaze had locked onto her.

The sensation was eerie enough to make her scalp tingle.

She did not rashly approach.

Lu Wu was willing to bet that something was seriously wrong with this village.

“System, what did I do wrong to make you want to replace me with another host?”

Lu Wu voiced her protest.

As always, the system’s response was silent—and devastatingly sharp.

Life was hard.

Lu Wu sighed.

Fortunately, the mission didn’t require her to enter the village. This was already the eastern entrance, and her designated stall location was right here.

The old man clearly didn’t welcome her, but neither did he drive her away.

Mission reconnaissance complete.

After accompanying Lu Wu through the entire process, Lou Xiaotian secretly opened RealmLink and began typing.

“I bet Boss Lu is about to do something huge again.”

His cultivation was higher than Lu Wu’s, allowing him to sense the strange atmosphere within the village even more clearly.

The reason he hadn’t stopped her was simple.

He also believed the analyses circulating on RealmLink.

Boss Lu was practically a divine being.

Wherever she went, peace never followed.

Any place she chose was destined for disaster—or perhaps transformation.

Soon, replies flooded in.

“Boss Lu is setting up a stall again? Where?”

“Quick, tell us!”

Questions rapidly filled the Bun Sect discussion page.

Nobody cared about any mysterious major event.

People joined the Bun Sect for one reason only:

Boss Lu’s food.

Now that someone was leaking information in advance, how could they not seize the opportunity?

Some even began privately messaging Lou Xiaotian.

RealmLink notifications rang nonstop.

Seeing this, Lu Wu shot him a suspicious look.

Lou Xiaotian immediately shook his head.

“Nothing important.”

Then he silently activated Do Not Disturb mode.

Of course he would eventually tell everyone.

He wasn’t that selfish.

But surely it wasn’t too much to ask that he enjoy Boss Lu’s food for one, two, three, four, five, maybe six days first before informing everyone else?

…

Within Abyssal Sea City, at the City Lord’s Manor.

After receiving reports that outsiders had approached Little Sea Village, City Lord Shan Ji studied the intelligence files on Lu Wu and Lou Xiaotian.

Her expression was less than pleasant.

Her fingers tapped lightly against the desk as she considered whether she should eliminate them in advance.

The moment murderous intent surfaced in her mind, however, a large hand pressed onto her shoulder.

“Young ladies shouldn’t spend all day thinking about killing people.”

“Come, learn from me.”

“Inhale… exhale…”

“Feeling calmer yet?”

An elderly voice sounded behind her, carrying a teasing tone.

Without even seeing the man’s face, Shan Ji found herself completely unable to move.

Shock flashed across her eyes.

She was by no means invincible, but only a handful of people in the world could suppress her so effortlessly.

Why would someone like that appear here?

“Tsk, don’t overthink it.”

The old man chuckled.

“I mean no harm.”

“I simply came to tell you that all those conspiracies in your head have nothing to do with this girl.”

Grandpa Li stepped out from behind Shan Ji, making no effort to hide himself.

Pointing at Lu Wu’s profile, his wrinkled face revealed unmistakable affection.

“This is my little granddaughter.”

“She’s just here to have some fun and do a bit of business.”

“The affairs of Little Sea Village have nothing to do with her.”

At least for now.

As for later…

Even Grandpa Li couldn’t guarantee anything.

After all, this little girl had something special about her.

Someone born unable to cultivate, yet blessed by immense fortune and walking a completely different path.

People like her could never bring calm wherever they went.

But…

No matter how twisted the process became, the ending would always be a good one.

“Senior, you…”

Upon seeing Grandpa Li clearly, Shan Ji immediately stood to pay her respects.

Grandpa Li stopped her.

“Shh. No need for flattery.”

“The only reason I’m here is to protect my little granddaughter.”

He, Grandpa Li, was Boss Lu’s guardian deity.

That title had not been earned for nothing.

Shan Ji remained silent.

Hesitation appeared on her face.

After a long moment of thought, she finally nodded.

“Very well. Since Senior has spoken, I naturally believe you.”

After all, with his strength, he had no need to come personally and offer explanations.

“Good. Then I’ll be off.”

“Oh, and after my granddaughter starts her stall, you should go support her business.”

“The little girl’s cooking is absolutely incredible.”

His voice gradually faded.

His figure slowly disappeared.

Only after Grandpa Li had completely vanished did Shan Ji finally relax her tense posture.

Facing someone of that level was simply too much pressure.

Still…

She lowered her gaze back to Lu Wu’s file.

The portrait was remarkably clear.

The young girl wore a gentle smile, looking delicate, lovable, and easy to adore.

“Boss Lu, the mysterious stall owner…”

A smile appeared on Shan Ji’s lips.

“Heh. I’m looking forward to meeting you.”

Who said a City Lord couldn’t be a foodie?

Would she admit that she had long since heard Boss Lu’s legendary reputation through RealmLink?

Her duties as City Lord were complete.

Now it was time to act as one of Boss Lu’s loyal customers.

Boss Lu, just wait.

I’m about to mobilize all my resources to help you attract customers.

I’ll use the greatest enthusiasm possible to make sure you never want to leave this place again.

Abyssal Sea City:
Sister Lu, love me head-on.