However, Fatso's palm strike still made him feel heavy. It was easy to imagine how much force this fellow had used.
"There is no need to be so exaggerated," Xiao Chen smiled, feeling somewhat speechless.
Kim Tae-ho laughed and said, "Aren't I missing my brother? Duanmuqing, Ji Changkong, and the others are quite famous in the Great Tang Nation. In the previous Five Nation Youth Competition, these people all qualified for the second round."
Xiao Chen had heard of the Five Nation Youth Competition before. It was a Youth Competition that was held every three years in the Great Jin Nation.
However, very few people from the Great Qin Nation had entered the top hundred in the past few Five Nation Youth Competitions. Hence, there was very little news about the competition in the Great Qin Nation. After all, such disgraceful results were announced with great fanfare. It was like slapping their own faces.
"That's right, who is this beauty? Why don't you introduce her to this Fat Lord?" Fatso's eyes lit up when he saw Bai behind Xiao Chen.
Bai looked at Kim Tae-ho and smiled gently, "I know you. You are Kim Tae-ho."
Kim Tae-ho felt it was strange, "How do you know me? I don't think we have met before."
"Bai has met you before. The first time we met, you took a sculpture that Elder Brother Xiao Chen gave you …"
Bai wanted to continue, but Xiao Chen quickly stopped her. If she continued, Kim Tae-ho's scandal would be exposed.
When Kim Tae-ho heard Bai's words, an incredulous look flashed in his eyes. He muttered, "Brother Xiao Chen, this is …"
"I'll tell you in the future. I can't explain everything in such a short time." Xiao Chen did not want to speak too much about Bai's matters.
Kim Tae-ho observed his expression and smiled, "It's fine, it's fine. I'll bring you to meet someone first. Miss Bai, come along as well."
As Kim Tae-ho walked into the cabin and walked all the way to the top floor, Xiao Chen took the opportunity to ask, "What's going on with this ship and the Black Dragon Triad's warship?"
Kim Tae-ho smiled casually and said, "It's fine. Recently, the Chamber of Commerce has been fighting for some maritime trade routes in the west. We have not reached an agreement with the Black Dragon Group on the key issues. Let's fight a few battles first. Otherwise, no one will give in. However, since I have seen you, there is no need to fight today."
Indeed, with different cultivation realms, one's perspective on problems was different. The cultivators on the deck were extremely nervous about the battle between the Black Dragon Group and the Golden Roc Merchant Association. They said all sorts of things.
However, when it came from the mouth of the person involved, there was no smell of gunpowder at all. It seemed incomparably casual, just like a fight between children.
Ding ding ding!
Melodious zither music came from the top floor. The zither music was very pleasing to the ears. It was like a puddle of clear water splashing down beside one's ears, complementing the melodious tune.
It made one feel relaxed and peaceful. Xiao Chen had a guess as to who Fatso wanted to bring him to meet.
Xiao Chen pushed open the doors to the top floor. Indeed, as Xiao Chen expected, it was Su Xiaoxiao on the elegant top floor, playing the zither with a calm expression.
After Su Xiaoxiao finished playing, she picked up her zither and walked over. She smiled gently and said, "Young Master Xiao, it has been a long time."
Indeed, it had been a long time. Since they parted at White Water City, it had been a year since Xiao Chen last saw Su Xiaoxiao.
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and said, "Miss Xiaoxiao's zither music is still as pleasant as before."
"It is just an elegant thing. I have embarrassed myself in front of Young Master Xiao," Su Xiaoxiao said softly.
Kim Tae-ho led the group to the dining table in the room. He instructed for some food and wine to be prepared. Then, they started chatting as they drank.
After chatting for a while, Su Xiaoxiao looked at Bai and could not help asking, "Who is this lady?"
Xiao Chen thought for a while and said, "This is my younger sister. You can just call her Bai."
In the future, when he met people he knew, Xiao Chen intended to introduce them like this to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Bai took a sip of wine and said happily, "Bai greets Elder Sister Xiaoxiao. Bai also likes listening to Elder Sister Xiaoxiao play the zither."
Bai was innocent and lively. Her voice was melodious and cute. The moment she spoke, she made Su Xiaoxiao laugh.
"Ha ha! In the future, if you have any ideas, Elder Sister can teach you." Su Xiaoxiao smiled gently as she looked at Bai.
Bai said excitedly, "Thank you, Elder Sister!"
The group casually talked about their encounters. After that, Su Xiaoxiao asked, "Young Master Xiao, you probably came to the Green Wind Island for the Savanna King's treasure, right?"
Xiao Chen nodded and said, "Yes, I am just trying my luck. I want to see if I have any fortuitous encounters."
"What about after that?" Su Xiaoxiao continued to ask.
Xiao Chen thought for a while and smiled gently, "After that, I will go back to the various nations to temper myself. One cannot be a frog in a well. I have to go out and explore. If there is an opportunity, I hope to travel the entire Tianwu Continent and see the geniuses and outstanding talents of various places."
There was still something he did not say in his heart. That was to defeat all these geniuses one by one and never stop on the path to the peak.
When Su Xiaoxiao heard this, she was not surprised. She said, "This time, for the sake of the Savanna King's treasure, many of the young talents of the various nations have come to the Green Wind Island. They are holding a small gathering on the island. If you want to go, I can be the middleman."
Xiao Chen's heart skipped a beat. The Great Qin Nation was the weakest of the four great nations. There were only three great sects in the nation.
Compared to the other great nations, the Great Qin Nation was far inferior. Xiao Chen's purpose in coming out was to see the world. Su Xiaoxiao's suggestion moved him.
"However, before you agree, you have to be mentally prepared. These people are all arrogant and unruly. Their temperaments are very high. It is hard to avoid a clash of words."
Su Xiaoxiao reminded Xiao Chen when she saw that he was tempted.
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and said, "No problem, I can understand."
It was hard for youths to avoid showing off their abilities. This was especially so for these geniuses with higher talent. Most of them thought highly of themselves.
Since Xiao Chen started out, he had seen a lot of such people. He completely understood Su Xiaoxiao's words.
However, he was no longer that impatient youth of the past. Now, he was still as sharp as before. It was just that he was much more reserved. His one year in the Heavenly Saber Pavilion had matured his mental state.
From Xiao Chen's eyes, Su Xiaoxiao could tell that Xiao Chen had matured a lot. So she did not say anything more.
Kim Tae-ho, who was at the side, said seriously, "Xiao Chen, the sects of the other four nations are very competitive. The competition is much stronger than in the Great Qin Nation. Even if your talent is the same, the environment you are in is different. Your cultivation is on a different level.
"In this small gathering, there are five people who are not weaker than you. The host of the gathering, Jin Wuji, is one of the top hundred contestants of the previous Four Nation Youth Competition."
Xiao Chen understood what Kim Tae-ho meant. He was reminding him not to be careless. Otherwise, he might end up suffering a huge setback.
Actually, there was no need for Kim Tae-ho to say it. Xiao Chen already knew that the world was very big. Especially in this era, there were as many geniuses as there were beasts.
The battle at the Heavenly Saber Pavilion had solidified Xiao Chen's confidence, making him sharper. However, he had never been arrogant to the point that he was undefeatable and looked down on the heroes of the world.
After the meal, under the strong request of the three, Su Xiaoxiao played a few more tunes for the crowd.
Su Xiaoxiao's tunes were ethereal and lively. One would never get tired of listening to them. They could clearly feel the state of the tunes.
Sometimes it was the peak of a green mountain, sometimes it was a small bridge with flowing water, sometimes it was a cool breeze, and sometimes it was a powerful army with lofty aspirations. The various states changed naturally and smoothly, without any stiffness.
After Su Xiaoxiao finished playing a few tunes, the beautiful tunes still lingered in everyone's ears, lingering for a long time.
When Bai heard this, he immediately pestered Su Xiaoxiao, wanting her to teach him how to play the zither. Su Xiaoxiao liked Bai a lot, so she immediately expressed that she wanted to take her in as a disciple.
Little White kept calling Su Xiaoxiao "Master", which made Su Xiaoxiao giggle from time to time.
Kim Tae-ho pulled Xiao Chen to the balcony of the top floor. As the sea breeze blew, he took out a bag of Spirit Stones and handed it to Xiao Chen. He said, "A thousand Medial Grade Spirit Stones. Consider it the compensation for saving this Fat Lord the other time."
Xiao Chen frowned slightly. He revealed an expression of disbelief. Since when did Fatso become so generous?
"I feel depressed. Old Brother Xiao Chen, can you not show such an expression? Do I look like such a petty person? It is just a thousand Medial Grade Spirit Stones," Kim Tae-ho said, feeling extremely speechless.
Xiao Chen said indifferently, "Don't say I look like you. You are one in the first place. However, I still want these Spirit Stones."
Although Fatso said it very generously, when he handed over the Spirit Stones, the fat on his face could not help but twitch a few times, revealing the pain in his heart.
Xiao Chen smiled gently and placed the Spirit Stones in his Universe Ring. He said, "Let me ask you something. What is this Su Xiaoxiao's identity? She seems to be very capable. She can casually invite people to this gathering of the outstanding talents of the four nations."
According to what Kim Tae-ho said, the level of this gathering was not low. Furthermore, the host was one of the top hundred participants of the previous Five Nation Youth Competition.
If an ordinary person wanted to join such a small gathering, they would not be able to do so without a certain status and identity.
As the sea breeze blew, Kim Tae-ho smiled gently and said, "There is no harm in telling you. Her true identity is the Young Manor Lord of the Heavenly Craft Manor. She is the successor on the surface."
The Young Manor Lord of the Heavenly Craft Manor. No wonder. Wu Shangxuan once said that the influence of the Heavenly Craft Manor in the continent was much stronger than that of the three great sects.
With the identity of the Young Manor Lord, it would be easy for her to get to know the outstanding talents of the various nations.
Kim Tae-ho smiled and said, "Don't overthink. Just make your preparations. The warship is twice as fast as the merchant ship. We will reach the Green Wind Island in three days."
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. The sea was calm and peaceful.
Due to some reasons, the Jin Clan's warship could not dock at the Green Wind Island's harbor. The four took a small boat and headed for the Green Wind Island's harbor.
The Green Wind Island's harbor was livelier than any harbor that Xiao Chen had seen before. Large merchant ships from the various nations filled the area.
The small boat that the four were on was like an ant traveling through a giant statue; it was very insignificant.
After they reached the shore, Su Xiaoxiao said, "The gathering should start at noon. Let's enter the city quickly and not waste time."
Before Su Xiaoxiao and Liu Shangxuan's astonished gazes, a silver warship shot out from Xiao Chen's eyes. He said softly, "If we are in a rush, then use this Secret Treasure of mine."
The silver warship expanded according to Xiao Chen's will. Then, it soared into the sky with a 'sou' sound, flying quickly through the clouds.
Fatso stood on the bow of the warship and shouted, "Damn! Xiao Chen, the flying formations on this warship are actually intact. We can fly without using Spirit Stones. Are you selling this Secret Treasure? I will buy it no matter how much it costs."
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