Chapter 35: Sea God's Fate on the Sea God's Lake

Amidst the lively chaos, Feng Qian spotted a familiar veiled figure on a water lily and immediately removed her veil.

But fate had other plans, because Feng Qian saw that the person inside the veil was not Feng Linlin, but a beautiful woman with unique eyes that seemed to be able to see a person's fate.

"We finally meet, Qilin…" said the woman in a mysterious tone as she looked at Feng Qian.

"Uhm, I'm sorry, it seems I misrecognized you as someone else. I'll be leavi--" Before he could finish his sentence, the woman gently held his hand, halting his departure. "Wait. At this time, your sister, Linlin, should've been with my friend by now... So let's not rush and let's talk for a moment here."

Intrigued and a bit concerned, Feng Qian stared at her coldly. "What do you mean? Who are you? How do you know about my sister? And who is that friend of yours you're talking about?!"

The woman smiled, maintaining her hold on Feng Qian's hand. "You don't need to worry about your sister. I didn't mean any harm to her."

"I'm listening. Keep going." Feng Qian kept his guard up, demanding answers.

Unfazed by his cold gaze, the woman continued with a calm demeanor.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the Auspicious Beast Emperor, Three Eyed Golden Lion."

"As for your sister, I possess the trait to foresee the future, which is how I know her."

"And about my friend, he's like my brother, you need not worry about him harming your sister."

Feng Qian was momentarily stunned at the revelation of the woman's identity as the Three Eyed Golden Lion, the Auspicious Beast Emperor.

However, he maintained his cautious stance. "Why did you do that? What do you want from me?"

"I'm interested in you." The woman responded with a knowing smile.

Feng Qian, perplexed, began to explain his current relationship. "Uhm, I already have someone--"

The woman swiftly interrupted him, clarifying her intentions. "I'm not interested in you in that way."

Becoming even more confused, Feng Qian asked, "Then in what way?"

The woman elucidated her interest. "Well, you know, when you awakened as Qilin, I really wanted to meet you. Auspicious Beasts are rare, and I want to see each of them at least once to glimpse their future."

Feng Qian, still guarded, sought further clarification. "Then, after meeting me, are you satisfied with my future now?"

The woman maintained her enigmatic smile. "That's the reason I'm interested in you—your future."

Baffled, Feng Qian probed for more information. "What's with my future?"

The woman responded with excitement, revealing a curious detail. "It's blank."

Feng Qian, now even more confused, sought clarification. "What does that mean?"

With undiminished enthusiasm, the woman explained her intrigue. "I also don't get it. That's why I'm interested in your future."

...

As the Sea God's Fate event was still ongoing, Feng Jin felt a mixture of excitement and trepidation. His heart raced as he sought Feng Chenxing among the veiled figures on the water lilies.

However, as he found her, the sight of numerous men already approaching her water lily sent a throb through him.

In the midst of the crowd, Feng Jin's internal turmoil intensified. "What's with this feeling? Why am I so compelled to find Feng Chenxing?" Conflicting emotions stirred within him as he questioned the source of his urgency to reach Feng Chenxing.

"Aren't we already together? But why don't I feel satisfied about it?" The realization of his feelings created a tumultuous storm in his heart.

His mind raced with uncertainty, "I want to be the first person Chenxing sees... I want to be the one who opens her veil... I want her to be happy to see me!" each step toward Feng Chenxing's water lily an echo of his internal turmoil.

The competition around him heightened the stakes, "I don't care about my misfortune anymore!" Feng Jin grappled with his emotions, shouting his desires internally.

Feng Jin's resolve firmed, propelling him forward in the race against other participants.

Unbeknownst to him, his Misfortune Trait cast a shadow over the participants, leading to a series of unfortunate incidents that caused them to fall into the water and be disqualified.

Splash~~

"Who just pushed me into the lake?!"

"Ahhh, the lily I stepped on suddenly ripped!"

Splash~~

"Stupid!! Don't come here, too many people have stepped on these lilies~ Ahh!"

Splash, splash, splashh~~

Splash~~

"Sh*t!! A fish just slapped me!"

Splash~~

The crowd erupted in cheers and laughter as the participants suddenly fell into the water continuously.

Unaware of the Misfortune Trait's influence on his rivals, Feng Jin pressed on, determination fueling his every step.

His gaze remained fixed on Feng Chenxing's water lily, his heart driving him to reach her against all odds.

The unfolding chaos confused Feng Jin as his competitors succumbed to a series of unfortunate incidents, clearing the path for him.

Seizing the opportunity, Feng Jin sprinted ahead, the water lilies turning into stepping stones beneath his agile feet.

In the final moments, Feng Jin, breathing heavily, reached Feng Chenxing's water lily ahead of the others.

A triumphant surge coursed through him as he realized the Misfortune Trait had inadvertently aided his quest.

With a swift yet gentle motion, he lifted the veil that concealed Feng Chenxing's beautiful face.

"Chenxing! Ah, finally, I found you..."

However, Feng Chenxing's expression was not what Feng Jin had anticipated.

An innocent look adorned her features as she observed Feng Jin, "Caw?" her phoenix eyes reflecting surprise.

Feng Jin, still catching his breath from the exhilarating race, gazed into Feng Chenxing's eyes, his expression transforming from triumphant to relief.

Little did he know that the unexpected turn of events had set the stage for a deeper exploration of their connection, as the Blessing of the Sea God Island continued to weave its enchanting moments.

Soon, the host, took the stage once again, capturing everyone's attention.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the first phase of the Event has ended, and surprisingly we now have 82 fated meetings as a result!! More than 300 participants have been disqualified from the event!"

"Move on! We are now heading to the next phase of the event! Love Confession!"