“Ha! So it’s a ‘guest’ invited by the Second Manor Lord?”
Wu Lei laughed instead of getting angry. For decades, the two sides of Howling Fjord had been hostile, and yet someone within the Sea-Severing Alliance dared to collude openly with Chain Docks, not even bothering to pretend.
“All this time, the big shots from the other four harbors have looked down on us, never taking us seriously. If we can successfully enter Mirage City this time, then Howling Fjord will truly become a powerful force among the Five Pearl Islands. I trust Fortress Master Wu will have no objection.”
Compared to Wu Lei, Xu Qihua had a much broader vision, and his words gained recognition from the other rogue cultivators.
In times like this, any help was welcome.
To them, the real enemies were the powerful sects of the other four islands.
If rogue cultivators didn’t unite, they had no chance of seizing treasures in the Great Whirlpool.
Everyone had come for the same purpose.
At the back of the crowd, Yun Liu and Hong Xiufang exchanged glances, both seeing the absurdity in each other’s eyes.
So there was definitely something fishy.
No wonder the Fang family dared to intervene—this trip was both a show of force and a collaboration.
In the face of a once-in-a-century opportunity in the Chaotic Sea, even the greatest grudges could be set aside for now.
A hundred years ago, a legendary rogue cultivator used what he obtained from Mirage City to become the overlord of the Boundless Sea and founded the Cold Chant Sect.
Everyone wanted to become the second Sect Leader of the Cold Chant Sect, not hide like a rat in the most remote Howling Fjord among the Five Islands of the Inner Sea.
“Hmph!”
Wu Lei clenched his fists and had no choice but to sit down.
Now was not the time for a falling-out; circumstances were against him.
The two of them both served the Fortress Master, with roughly equal influence.
But now the Second Manor Lord had secretly connected with Fang Ya, boldly sat down, took a seat, and was at ease—things were different.
Seizing the opportunity, Second Manor Lord Xu Qihua legitimately took over the Sea Banquet, first praising Fortress Master Wu and welcoming aspirants from the four seas.
While the two sides were scheming against each other, Yun Liu’s group was stunned.
They forgot everything else and stared straight at a white-robed youth at the main seat, unable to ignore that gluttonous kid.
“Eh?”
“Isn’t that…”
Not only was Gelan shocked, but Ying Lian was also dizzy, holding Little Yellow Chick and looking left and right.
“Senior Brother turned into two? Ah Lian is shocked, but little Senior Brother hasn’t fallen out of butt yet.”
“What’s going on? An avatar is a divine ability that can only be cultivated at the Nascent Soul stage. When did that brat get such skill?”
“Idiot, it’s a fake.”
Yan Bingling said crossly, mocking that idiot cow.
“How dare someone impersonate my good son? Quite bold.”
As expected of Aunt Master, she raised the kid from birth and could tell without even using her eyes.
Fake…
Who is it, Nuo Nuo?
Impossible, how could it be so fast?
Yun Liu’s mind was in turmoil, but he also found it ridiculous.
He never dreamed he’d see himself here!
Who else would use the name of East Pole Pavilion Master to swindle at sea?
“Wait, let me sort this out. Why is White Whale here too? He personally escorted me to the Divine Tree of Yingzhou. Could it be… no way…”
“Ao Tian?”
The Yellow Chicken suppressed a strange laugh, didn’t dare speak, but nodded in agreement.
That’s right, it’s exactly what you’re thinking.
The smell on Shiyu was too strong; you could smell it from far away.
“Cheep cheep cheep.”
“You two, father and daughter, look more and more like a couple. You even share the same wild ideas. You crack me up.”
Yun Liu covered his face, sighed silently, both annoyed and amused.
That damned girl dares to mess with me too!?
No, only Ji Shiyu would do such a thing.
If she dares to mess with her sworn father, what wouldn’t she do?
“How is he here too!”
Before the person in question could speak, Fang Ya noticed the guest of honor at the head seat, his face dark.
How could he not recognize Yun Liu?
This brat had injured two of his clan brothers, causing the Fang family line to lose face on Falling Cloud Peak, and had been warned many times by the Grand Elder.
If not for the special status of the East Pole Pavilion Master and his close ties with Clear Rosy Cloud Peak and Celestial Phenomenon Peak, the brutal and bandit-like Fang family of Chain Docks would have long since ground his bones to dust.
“He is?”
Plans never keep up with changes.
Yun Liu signaled with his eyes for the others not to act rashly and to first see how things develop.
Who knew Fang Ya was also a big smart guy?
He rolled his eyes and immediately had an idea.
“This man is named Yun Liu, quite accomplished in the Path of Alchemy, known to all in East Pole Province.”
“Oh? The East Pole Pavilion Master, right? I’ve heard of him recently.”
“Brother Ji, you wouldn’t know. This brat seems harmless, but in reality, he’s despicable. He must have fed Junior Sister Shiyu some love potion to bewitch her. In name, they call each other master and apprentice, but privately, it’s rumored that the kid likes to play dirty, forcing Junior Sister to call him ‘Sworn Father’ and serve him like a father. Absolutely heinous!”
“Fine, fine. So according to you, I forced her?”
Yun Liu’s mouth twitched; he was extremely wronged.
Ao Tian, however, was delighted.
After all, in the eyes of outsiders, how could the little junior sister of Falling Cloud Peak, who had the reputation of a Sword Immortal’s grace, fall for that brat?
He must have used some despicable method to coerce her.
“What!?”
Yun Liu feigned shock and anger.
As an older brother, how could he tolerate such a thing?
Fang Ya hurriedly added fuel to the fire, saying indignantly:
“Not only that, Junior Sister Shiyu has been bullied by him, treated like a servant girl, and I’ve heard she’s often thrown into the herb garden to do farm work. A dignified inner disciple of the Sword Sect, a rising star of the sect with a Formless Spiritual Root, a personal disciple of the Grand Elder—we senior brothers take care of her, but that scum of the sect, how does he treat her? It’s too much!”
“Is that so? He’s worse than a beast. What does he take my sister for!?”
I’m cursing myself!
Yun Liu was burning with rage on the surface, but laughing inside.
He decided to go along with this silly girl and see what she was up to.
This was exactly what Fang Ya wanted to see.
If he couldn’t act personally, the Palace of the Heavenly Pivot Star would take care of that brat.
Meanwhile, on Ji Shiyu’s side, a bunch of good-for-nothings were making a fuss for no reason.
She had just taken a moment to gnaw on a chicken leg when someone pinched her thigh.
“Ouch! What gives? Doesn’t Mr. Yun need to eat or what?”
“What’s going on? How is your brother here?”
Li Su demanded in a low voice, having already spotted the golden-haired youth among the Chain Docks faction, trembling with fear.
Brother Ji had visited Canghai Pavilion, and especially as the elder brother of Mr. Yun’s apprentice, if he were exposed on the spot, the fun would be over, and he’d probably be caught and confined by Mr. Yun.
The conspicuous golden hair among the crowd stared blankly.
Ji Shiyu had a bone in her mouth, wiped the grease from her lips, and saw him at a glance.
“Huh? My brother?”
“Oh no, oh no, he’s looking this way. He must have noticed you.”
Li Su quickly pressed Ji Shiyu’s head down, feeling guilty.
“You’re asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?”
Ji Shiyu was dumbfounded, with an innocent look, her little brain instantly atrophied.
Oh my gosh, that golden-hair except for gender, looked exactly like her.
Even she started to wonder if she had forgotten a long-lost biological brother.
Oh great, Mother actually hid a wild boy out there and didn’t tell me!