On the endless blue ocean, a majestic ship was sailing forward at full speed, splashing up waves in all directions.
It had been three days since Ling Xian destroyed the Tornado of the Demonic Dragon.
It was as if after a natural disaster, even God couldn't bear to send more disasters. Therefore, during these three days, there was no wind and no waves. It was extremely calm.
The ship was able to ride the wind and the waves smoothly. Before long, it will arrive at the Trading Island.
Currently, the Sun was hanging high in the sky, shedding down warm and bright sunlight.
On the deck, many cultivators were enjoying the sea breeze and staring at the giant island before them.
"The Trading Island, the place countless merchants dream of, is finally here." A grey-haired elder suddenly spoke, his eyes flashed with heat.
As soon as his voice trailed off, a middle-aged man chimed in, "Yeah, this is a place of treasure. As long as one is smart, it is not hard to become rich overnight."
"That's right. I came to the Trading Island to do business. I hope to find an opportunity to double my net worth." A fat man with a big belly spoke, his chubby face was full of excitement.
Just as these people were conversing, a dignified woman hissed, "What a bunch of short-sighted people. Instead of doing business that is highly profitable, you are looking for opportunities that are hard to find. How stupid."
Instantly, everyone frowned and stared at the dignified woman in an unfriendly manner.
"What, did I say something wrong?" The dignified woman coldly snickered, her rather pretty face was full of sarcasm.
Hearing this, everyone became even more confused. However, they were all wealthy and respectable people. No matter how dumb they were, they weren't that dumb. Very quickly, they understood what the woman was referring to.
The grey-haired elder frowned and asked hesitantly, "You mean … you are referring to Master Ling?"
He originally wanted to say "Master Ling." But the moment he spoke, he remembered how Ling Xian blamed him and changed it to "Master Ling."
Everyone smiled knowingly. They were all residents of Shi Ao Island and had guessed Ling Xian's identity. However, these people were very good at reading people and knew that Ling Xian didn't want to reveal his identity.
Therefore, these people had a tacit agreement to not bring up Ling Xian's name.
"What do you think?"
The dignified woman brushed away the black hair on her forehead and said with a playful smile, "A twenty-two year old Core Formation cultivator. I'm sure you all know what that means, so I don't need to explain it in detail. Isn't it a profitable business to have such a super expert with such a bright future? "
Everyone nodded, agreeing with the woman's words.
This was not just a business with a small capital, it was practically a business with a huge profit!
As long as he maintained a good relationship with Ling Xian, not only would he gain his friendship, but he would also remember him. That would be a great reward in the future!
Therefore, everyone here was a little tempted. However, their expressions were filled with hesitation.
"Sigh … We also want to befriend that Young Master, but it's not like you didn't see it three days ago. He really doesn't like us going up to flatter him." A middle-aged man shook his head and sighed.
The others also sighed softly. This was the reason why they were hesitating.
"Of course I know that." The dignified woman faintly smiled and said, "However, as the saying goes, one does not slap a smiling face. If so many of us go together, even if he's disgusted, he'll only get angry at most and won't blame us. "
"That's true. Rumor has it that Young Master is not a bloodthirsty person and is very approachable. I don't think he will do anything to us. "The grey-haired elder softly nodded.
"So, what are you all waiting for?"
The dignified woman grinned and continued, "The Trading Island is in sight. We will get off the ship soon. If we don't take this opportunity to leave a good impression on him, we won't get another chance like this again. "
"I …"
Everyone was hesitant, afraid that they would end up worse off. Not only did they not leave a good impression on Ling Xian, they left a bad one.
Seeing this, the dignified woman silently cursed at these people for being cowards. However, her face revealed a gentle smile and she tried to convince them, "Everyone, think about it. Even if we leave a bad impression, that Young Master will not make things difficult for us. But if we leave a good impression, then we will be able to reap great rewards in the future. "
"That's right. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. If I miss it, I will never forgive myself." A middle-aged man clenched his teeth, "Even if I leave a bad impression, I will accept it. After all, after we get off the ship, I won't be able to see him again. I will bet on this."
Hearing this, everyone no longer hesitated and expressed their willingness to go with him.
"If that's the case, then let's hurry up and go." The dignified woman smiled softly and walked towards the cabin.
The reality was that she was afraid of the Young Master's anger. Or else she would've acted a long time ago. Why would she try to convince everyone? She was trying to give herself some courage. Even if Ling Xian gets angry, a few of them would've died.
Seeing that the woman was leading the way, everyone else followed closely behind. They wanted to use this opportunity to form a good relationship with Ling Xian, a powerhouse with limitless potential.
Moreover, all of them secretly made up their minds. When I see Young Master Ling, I must take out some rare and precious treasures. Only then will I be able to leave a deep impression in his heart.
"Hmmph, a bunch of flatterers."
Bai Xiao Qi hissed. She originally wanted to see Ling Xian again. But now, she no longer had the mood to do so.
"Aye …"
The young woman sighed deeply. Her delicate face was full of worry as she mumbled, "What happened to the Clan? Why did they send me such an urgent message?"
Then, she took out a spiritual paper from her storage pouch.
There was only one sentence on it: Stay alert and do not return to the Clan.
The words were as red as blood. Though there were no exclamation marks, between the lines, there was a sense of heaviness and sadness. It was obvious that something big must have happened to the Bai Clan. Or else they wouldn't be so cautious.
Bai Xiao Qi stared at the red words on the paper and frowned. Her face was full of worry for the Clan and her family.
"The Bai Clan's urgent messages are usually for the descendants to return to the Clan. There are three levels of messages. Black means to return to the Clan immediately. Blue means it's urgent. Red means it's a matter of life and death. "
Bai Xiao Qi was unsettled, "But the message on it is telling me not to return to the Clan. This means the Clan has reached a critical point. If I go back, I will die. "
"Dammit … My Bai Clan is dominating the Trading Island. What kind of crisis has forced the Clan to this point?" Bai Xiao Qi's face was full of worry. She really couldn't imagine what could have happened to make the glorious Bai Clan send out a red letter.
"No matter what, as a member of the Bai Clan, I cannot run away by myself." Bai Xiao Qi's expression turned determined as she continued, "Plus, my parents and my sisters are there. Even if it's a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, I will go back!"
She was a strong girl. She was just protected since she was young and never encountered danger. Now that she saw the red letter, she didn't cry like a normal girl. Instead, her courage was ignited.
Very quickly, however, her face fell and she frowned, "But, if the entire Clan cannot defend against this crisis, what's the point of me going back?"
Thinking about it made Bai Xiao Qi even more depressed. But then, she suddenly remembered someone.
"Xian Ling!"
Bai Xiao Qi's eyes brightened and she mumbled to herself, "Yes, I need to find Xian Ling. He is of the completion level. If I have his help, then I will have some confidence to return to the Clan. "
Then, she subconsciously ran towards the bottom of the cabin. But after a few steps, she stopped.
Because she remembered how Ling Xian treated her.
"Aye, Xian Ling is so stingy. Why would he agree to help me?" Bai Xiao Qi bitterly smiled. At once, an infinite amount of sadness washed over her and made her cry.
Currently, Ling Xian was in deep water and fire.
In the narrow and crude cargo hold, he was surrounded by a large group of people who were either rich or noble. Everyone had a flattering smile on their faces. They were all holding onto rare treasures that they were planning to give to Ling Xian.
"Everyone …"
Faced with everyone's flattery, Ling Xian couldn't help but smile bitterly. He wondered why this happened everywhere he went.
This was the benefit of capabilities.
If he was still a foundational cultivator, these rich and powerful people wouldn't be so respectful to him. But he was now a completion levelled cultivator. Naturally, these people would bow down to him and flatter him.
"I appreciate your kindness. Please take back your items." Ling Xian brandished his hand. Though his tone was soft, it was unquestionable.
Instantly, everyone heard Ling Xian's attitude and sighed.
"Aye, since you are so determined, then we will not disturb you any longer. Goodbye." The dignified woman's face flashed with disappointment. She knew that if she continued to pester him, Ling Xian would dislike her.
Therefore, she didn't hesitate and walked out of the cabin.
Seeing this, everyone exchanged glances, paid their respect to Ling Xian, and left one after another.
"They finally left." Ling Xian sighed in relief. He marched forward in giant steps and slowly walked out of the cabin.
The Trading Island was already in sight. He naturally wasn't going to stay here to cultivate.
When he arrived on the deck, he saw the girl in the red dress and was startled.
Bai Xiao Qi was sitting on the deck with her arms crossed. Her body was shivering under the sea breeze, looking pitiful and helpless.
"Bai Xiao Qi?"
Ling Xian stared at the pitiful girl and his heart skipped a beat. He quickly walked forward and asked, "What's wrong?"
Bai Xiao Qi slowly raised her head, revealing a pair of red and swollen eyes. She sobbed, "I …"
However, before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by a sudden noise.
The giant ship had docked.
The Trading Island was just inches away.
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