Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Finally Entered the Energy Refining Stage

Zhang Haobo looked at Li Fan, his eyes filled with both reverence and joy.

He had heard that Elder Li had cleansed himself of all illness and would soon be revered as an Immortal Teacher.

Seeing him now, he was both respectful and fearful.

"So it's you." Li Fan grinned readily at this familiar face, "It's been a few years since we last met, how've you been?"

Zhang Haobo humbly responded, "Thanks to Elder Li's blessings, the fleet has been running well these past few years. Especially with the valuable treasures you bring back on your maritime expeditions, a lot of youngsters dream to join our fleet."

"With that, our status on the island has risen greatly, many people are envious of us."

Midway through his speech, Zhang Haobo paused as if hesitant.

"Go on." Li Fan beckoned him to continue.

"But… the brothers of the Cang Yuan ship have been discussing leaving the Liuli Island. I've started considering it too." Zhang admitted