I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 1037 - 1038: Encounter with a Heavenly Immortal Realm Sea Beast
Chapter 1037: Chapter 1038: Encounter with a Heavenly Immortal Realm Sea Beast
The ship set sail.
The two members from the Icy Frost Sect, one older and one younger, exchanged glances, both spotting the murderous intent and greed in each other’s eyes. Their expressions turned somewhat unnatural. They wanted to keep their distance from Li Xiaobai, but at the same time, they felt it was not right. With such a veritable treasure trove of a person right before them, they did not want to let this opportunity slip by. Thus, they sat right next to Li Xiaobai, looking out for themselves.
After learning of Li Xiaobai’s name, the eerie young man, Han Buzhu, also retracted the invasive look in his eyes. A man’s reputation is like a tree’s shadow; this individual had already reached the ranks of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, plus there was another middle-aged man from the Huo Family, altogether two experts at the Heavenly Immortal Realm.
They did not have the confidence to completely overpower their opponent. That broken bowl that could instantly suppress someone in the Heavenly Immortal Realm, they still vividly remembered. If they were swept by that broken bowl, their side would likely be completely annihilated.
It would be better to restrain themselves for now and wait until they entered the territory of the Southern Continent when they would have more than enough means to suppress the opponent. There was no need to take risks at the moment.
“Since you are all so intricately connected with the Icy Frost Sect, you must surely be clear about the disciple newly accepted by the Island Master, right?”
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Li Xiaobai tapped on the table and began to inquire.
“It’s true that the Island Master has taken in a new disciple, and it was not long ago, just a few months past. They say this disciple is extremely talented; the Island Master favored her highly upon their first meeting. However, the Island Master seems to be deliberately keeping her hidden. Originally, it was not intended that news of this matter would be made public before her influence had fully developed. Nonetheless, there are some within Ice Dragon Island who do not wish for this, and they secretly spread the news.”
“The news we hear now is disseminated covertly by cultivators from another branch within Ice Dragon Island.”
Han Buzhu explained.
“So it seems that there is discord within Ice Dragon Island?”
Li Xiaobai asked with a frown.
“One can’t say it’s discord. If the Island Master were in her prime, she would be able to suppress all discordant voices. But she has lived too long, and some speculate that she is nearing a thousand years old; her youth is gone, and she is about to be buried in the ancient soil.”
“It is for this very reason that discordant voices have gradually increased on the island. Today, Ice Dragon Island has essentially split into two factions, the Island Master’s lineage and the Great Elder’s lineage. Both sides wish to seize power and become the next Island Master after her death.”
Han Buzhu explained. These pieces of information weren’t exactly secrets. Although ordinary people might not reach this layer, anyone with a little intention would find it quite easy to discover the news.
Li Xiaobai pondered, “You mean to say that the Great Elder’s faction does not wish to see such a talent emerge among the Island Master’s disciples, so they deliberately let slip this news to induce the cultivators to suppress her?”
“The purpose of this martial competition for marriage is to send this talented person away?”
“No, no, no. The martial competition for marriage is the Island Master’s intention, and it can also be seen as going with the flow. The Island Master’s days are numbered, and should she die, her little disciple would probably also meet a quick end. So, we assume the Island Master aims to use the pretext of the martial competition for marriage to find a patron for her little disciple. As for who that patron is, we do not know.”
Han Buzhu spoke slowly.
It seems that the situation on the island is not optimistic. Initially, it was thought that finding Long Xue and taking her away would be easy, but now it appears that the island’s power structure is intricate and complex, even becoming chaotic and lax due to the Island Master’s aging. Coupled with the influx of so many outstanding talents into the island, finding one person and taking her away seems difficult.
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“Have any of you heard of Long Xue? She is also a disciple of Ice Dragon Island.”
Li Xiaobai continued his questioning.
“I’ve not heard of her. She must be an ordinary disciple.”
Han Buzhu shook his head. He did not pay attention to the Human Immortal Ranking List and was not aware of Long Xue’s name.
Li Xiaobai nodded slightly. This Icy Frost Sect knew a little more than Uncle Huo did, but they didn’t make things very clear. A lot of crucial information was glossed over vaguely; he couldn’t tell if they were truly ignorant or deliberately obfuscating.
“Brother Li, since we’ve shared so much, it should be enough to demonstrate the sincerity of my Icy Frost Sect. Won’t you consider my previous proposition?”
Han Buzhu asked with a light smile.
“Now I am being hunted by the Buddhist Sect. You still dare to court me; aren’t you afraid of repression from the Buddhist Sect?” Li Xiaobai said with a smile that was not quite a smile.
“What’s there to be afraid of? The Buddhist Sect, mighty as they are, ultimately belongs to the Western Continent. My Icy Frost Sect is an established power on the Southern Continent; we have sufficient confidence. Once we land, I will take you to our sect to have a look. Let’s decide on this joyously. I believe the Sect Leader would be overjoyed to see a talent like Brother Li.”
Han Buzhu dismissively waved his large hand as he spoke.
As long as he could get the opponent onto his turf, he could manipulate them as he pleased. Then, the Sect Elder could directly suppress this fellow and deliver him to the Buddhist Sect, claiming the enormous bounty. Just thinking about it filled him with excitement.
“We’ll talk about that later,”
Li Xiaobai stated nonchalantly. Right now, he shouldn’t be the one in a hurry; the ones who should be most anxious were those assassins lurking secretly on the ship—like those servants hastily recruited by the Icy Frost Sect.
If indeed he were to safely reach the Southern Continent and be taken away by the Icy Frost Sect, then that hefty bounty would have nothing to do with them.
Privately and publicly, they should be making their moves on this ship, in these sea territories.
“From now on, this Li Xiaobai is my brother, Han Buzhu. If we encounter any more assassins on this ship, beat them to death. Got it?”
“Understood!”
A chorus of family servants responded loudly.
“If the Huo Family has any plans for marriage alliances, they are welcome to sit for a while at my Icy Frost Sect. If our two families join forces, wouldn’t it be beautiful to reap the dual benefits of strong emotions and a flourishing career?”
Han Buzhu turned his head to address Uncle Huo with a light smile, his sanguine gaze not forgetting to sweep over the Huo Family girl, scaring her until her face turned pale.
“This matter will require a decision from the Family Head. We will certainly visit on another day. We too are on an important mission on this trip and cannot be delayed. Please forgive us, Young Master Han!”
Uncle Huo said very politely, cupping his fists and bowing.
“Blind as a bat.”
Han Buzhu cursed, but he didn’t make it too obvious.
The speed of the large ship wasn’t slow, and as the people conversed, it had already sailed a considerable distance.
“Boom!”
The hull suddenly shook violently, and many cultivators immediately became alert. This was not a shake caused by wind and waves; something in the water was clearly striking their ship.
“Roar!”
A roar that shook the heavens rang out, and a sea beast resembling both a dragon and a serpent lunged before everyone’s eyes and plunged into the water.
“A Demonic Beast!”
“Where are the Ship Guards? Capture the Demonic Beast quickly!”
“Such a huge tail; the railing at the ship’s edge is shattered!”
The cultivators on the deck erupted into a clamor of surprise, as things quickly descended into chaos.
“Ah Ming, go check it out!”
At the ship’s bow, the old goat steering the ship shouted, and a figure immediately dashed out—one of the two Earth Immortal Realm guards on board.
But just as he flew from the bow, a water arrow sliced through the air towards him, piercing him effortlessly like a knife through tofu, ripping him into two halves.
Seeing this scene, Uncle Huo’s pupils contracted involuntarily, and he couldn’t help but exclaim, “A Heavenly Immortal Realm Sea Beast!”
