The wind was blowing from behind, and although all three ships were affected, it impacted Ling Zhenfei's ship the most.

Ling Zhenfei pondered for a moment; if this continued, sooner or later those two ships would catch up. He must come up with a plan.

After some mental calculations, Ling Zhenfei finally came up with an idea. He took something from his Emperor Heavenly Essence.

It was a white powder, very fine, almost invisible.

Ling Zhenfei then used Northern Spiritual Energy to toss the powder into the air, and it drifted back with the wind.

Ling Zhenfei had calculated carefully; the powder would surely reach those two ships.

As long as they inhaled even a bit, the white powder would send them into a deep sleep.

Ling Zhenfei was overjoyed; as long as they stopped pursuing, they were safe.

Sure enough, it wasn't long before the two ships stopped pursuing. Ling Zhenfei used his Divine Sense to check, and everyone on the two ships was asleep.

Ling Zhenfei told Hoshino Junka, "Alright, you don't have to row anymore. Get some rest; they won't catch up."

It was evident that Hoshino Junka was exhausted. The two went into the cabin to rest.

"How did you know I would be at that little fishing port last night?" Ling Zhenfei asked his lingering doubt.

Hoshino Junka said, "Actually, it was a guess. The last time I found you there, maybe you'd go there again. I didn't expect you'd really show up."

"You're clever, but I should indeed thank you. Without you, I would've been caught by them." Ling Zhenfei expressed gratitude to Hoshino Junka; without her, he would've been captured.

"No need to thank me. If you hadn't saved me, I probably wouldn't have gotten out either."

Ling Zhenfei said, "You seem exhausted; just take a rest on this bed."

There was a small folding bed in the cabin. Though not large, it was enough for resting.

Hoshino Junka looked and said, "Big Brother Ling, you're injured. You should rest; I'm fine."

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "Then let's both rest. Neither of us is good at rowing, so let's just drift with the waves."

Hoshino Junka agreed with Ling Zhenfei's suggestion and fell asleep on the small bed.

Ling Zhenfei sat beside her and began cultivation, healing his internal injuries.

He had come to Japan and been injured twice. Although he had reached the Dawen Realm, he still couldn't escape severe injuries.

While cultivating, Ling Zhenfei suddenly recalled Lu Huanong's words: born from water. Indeed, both times involved water, narrowly escaping capture, both times on fishing boats.

He wasn't sure if things would really go smoothly this time. Ling Zhenfei felt quite helpless, thinking how nice it would be not to be injured, so he could use Northern Spiritual Energy to go anywhere he wished.

The gentle breathing of Hoshino Junka, along with the gentle waves and the slight rocking of the boat on the tranquil water surface, made everything feel wonderful.

Ling Zhenfei was engrossed in cultivation and awoke to find it was evening. Hoshino Junka was wielding a fish spear, thrusting it into the water.

"What's the matter?" Ling Zhenfei asked in surprise.

Hoshino Junka said, "I haven't eaten all day, and I'm starving, trying to catch some fish."

They hadn't eaten since last night. Ling Zhenfei was okay, but Hoshino Junka must have been starving.

Ling Zhenfei noticed there was a stove on the boat, indicating the boat's owner also liked cooking onboard.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Leave the cooking to me. Just relax and wait for the meal."

Hoshino Junka smiled and said, "Of course, I didn't want to wake you up while you were asleep, but now that you're awake, it's surely your turn."

Hoshino Junka sat by, watching Ling Zhenfei prepare everything.

Ling Zhenfei took out ready materials from his Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow, directly pulling out a Xishan Manor rooster. After cleaning it, he planned to make roast chicken for Hoshino Junka.

Roast chicken requires precise control of the heat, but it's straightforward. After marinating the chicken with spices, roast it on the stove, paying attention to the details.

As it roasts, constantly baste it with various sauces and stuff some seasonings inside the cavity; the aroma would then be incredible.

Originally waiting beside, Hoshino Junka was now eager to eat, and she approached Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei roasted the chicken with the fish spear over the stove while Hoshino Junka nestled by his side.

The sea was cold in the winter night, but Hoshino Junka felt warm, watching Ling Zhenfei carefully preparing the food, her eyes filled with joy.

Ling Zhenfei felt at ease too. He let Hoshino Junka hold the fish spear and roast, while he took out a bottle of wine from his Di Tian Shen Sui — it was the Hundred Flowers Drunk he brought from Xishan Manor.

This Hundred Flowers Drunk wasn't in much supply, so Ling Zhenfei only had this small bottle. He usually wouldn't take it out, but given the cold sea air, a little liquor could warm up, so he fetched it.

Hoshino Junka looked and asked, "What kind of wine is that?"

Ling Zhenfei replied, "It's wine brewed by a friend, called Hundred Flowers Drunk. It's rare but delicious. Since it's cold, have some too."

Hoshino Junka said, "I've tried sake, but it didn't taste great. I usually only drink beer and wine."

Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "Even my sister-in-law doesn't usually drink, but she loves this Hundred Flowers Drunk. Give it a try; you might like it too."

Hoshino Junka replied, "Alright, I'll give it a try."

Ling Zhenfei poured two small cups, holding the spear with one hand and clinking the glasses with Hoshino Junka.

Ling Zhenfei drank it all at once, while Hoshino Junka took a small sip, first showing a pained expression but then her face changed after swallowing.

"At first, it's really spicy but then it has a floral fragrance and some sweetness. What a peculiar wine!"

The wine was indeed made from various flowers, with modifications suggested by Ling Zhenfei, resulting in its unique taste, making it exceptionally delicious.

Ling Zhenfei said, "If you like it, have more. I have the whole bottle."

The two had another drink, and then Ling Zhenfei took the roast chicken off the flame and said, "Alright, the chicken is done, just a bit hot."

Ling Zhenfei sliced the chicken into pieces with a small knife, and they began eating.

"Wow, this is delicious! It's just an ordinary roast chicken, but how can it be so good?" Hoshino Junka could hardly believe what she was eating.

They were eating roasted food on a boat without specialized equipment or special handling, yet it tasted amazing, almost unbelievable.

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