A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2258 - 1528: Martial Arts Training? (Eating More and Sleeping More Is Best)
Standing on the deck, Yuwen Hua Ji clasped his hands together, inwardly lamenting his predicament.
Although he carried the emperor’s orders, Yuwen Hua Ji hardly paid any attention to the Immortal Boat. He was originally here to find Shi Long and the Longevity Technique in his possession, but by accident, he bumped into his adversary, catching him off guard.
Upon seeing the ship, Yuwen Hua Ji realized the rumors were true. During the Sui Dynasty, warships were about fifteen or sixteen meters tall, with one ship able to hold over 900 soldiers, considered quite large already. But this Immortal Boat was even larger. Moreover, as the rumors said, the Immortal Boat was completely white, even showing bright white light emitting from something like stone on the sides.
Furthermore, judging by the reflection, this ship was not made of wood but seemed constructed from something like copper or iron.
An iron ship?
Such a thing was unimaginable at the time.
The only difference was the Immortal Boat was said to be surrounded by music, but currently there was no music playing on this Immortal Boat—which was obvious, Duanmu Huai was fishing, why would he play music and scare the fish away?
As the saying goes, "an unusual occurrence must harbor a devil," but to Yuwen Hua Ji, this Immortal Boat seemed entirely abnormal; truthfully, he wished to act as if he saw nothing and turn away. But fate meddled as Duanmu Huai unexpectedly hooked Shi Long’s dead body, and reminded of his duties with so many watching, Yuwen Hua Ji had no choice but to greet.
Upon hearing Yuwen Hua Ji’s greeting, Duanmu Huai chuckled and glanced at Wang Yuyan.
"Not bad, quite like Sherlock Holmes."
"Sherlock Holmes?"
"Nothing."
Duanmu Huai waved his hand, then looked towards the warship nearby, speaking in a deep voice.
"What’s the matter?"
Though Duanmu Huai’s voice wasn’t loud, it clearly reached everyone’s ears, sounding like a tiger’s roar, frightening all. Yuwen Hua Ji’s heart sunk, realizing trouble had arrived, yet he had no choice but to speak.
"To be honest, I am a court official, ordered to capture the suspect, who escaped and I’ve tracked him here. This suspect..."
"Take this."
Too lazy to listen further, Duanmu Huai grabbed Shi Long’s corpse and tossed it forward. Yuwen Hua Ji was suddenly swept by a fierce wind, and in the next moment, the corpse was right before him!
Startled, Yuwen Hua Ji hurriedly raised his hands, unleashing Ice Profound Power, and pressed it on Shi Long’s body. The moment Yuwen Hua Ji’s palms touched Shi Long, he felt a powerful impact surging like tides. Within an instant, Yuwen Hua Ji was sent flying backwards along with the corpse, crashing into the ship cabin behind him.
"Chief!"
"Sir!"
The others were shocked seeing Yuwen Hua Ji fail to withstand a single move. Just then, Duanmu Huai’s voice rang out again. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
"You all can leave; I’ve got fishing to do."
"Outrageous!"
Hearing this, Yuwen Hua Ji’s aide stomped angrily, hastily ordering.
"Everyone, prepare to drum, move forward..."
"Shut up!"
Before the order was finished, Yuwen Hua Ji coldly interrupted. Emerging disheveled from the cabin wreck, not bothering to tidy himself, Yuwen Hua Ji solemnly faced the Immortal Boat, cupping his hands.
"Thank you for your assistance, sorry for the disturbance, farewell!"
With those words, Yuwen Hua Ji turned around, issuing a command.
"Let’s go!"
"But..."
Seeing Yuwen Hua Ji backing down, the aide was taken aback.
"Chief, why this retreat? Though strange, they only have one ship and seemingly few men. We have five warships, thousands of elite soldiers, surely we can take it?"
"Shut up!"
Yuwen Hua Ji, furious at the aide’s foolishness, kicked him aside.
"Unclear situation, acting recklessly, do you want me dead here?"
Yuwen Hua Ji knew his own limits. When Shi Long’s corpse flew over, despite the rush, he exerted his qi force with full strength. Yet Yuwen Hua Ji felt his protective True Qi instantly shattered upon contact, and his proud inner strength was crushed like a fragile eggshell.
More terrifying to Yuwen Hua Ji was that the opponent wasn’t even using inner strength, relying solely on physical power! It felt like being at the foot of a mountain, catching a giant rock tumbling from the peak!
Could a human achieve that?
"Found the Longevity Technique yet?"
After kicking the aide away, Yuwen Hua Ji sighed before inquiring, quickly receiving a report.
"Thoroughly searched, no Longevity Technique found, might have fallen into the river or maybe......"
Saying this, the person glanced at the Immortal Boat, daring not speak further.
"Enough, let’s go back."
Yuwen Hua Ji wasn’t a fool, and with the Yuwen Faction’s disloyalty to Yang Guang, he wouldn’t endanger himself over the emperor’s orders. Clearly, the opponent was not to be trifled with. Only an idiot would self-destruct for Yang Guang. Yuwen Hua Ji resolved to report that during pursuit of Shi Long, he encountered the Immortal Boat, which returned Shi Long’s corpse, but likely took the Longevity Technique.
