Chapter 2076 - 2075: Zhuge Changkong, Conversation with the Fish Emperor

Lin Ruhu quickly dragged his long staff across the ground, forcibly halting his movement.

Both looked up at the same time, resulting once again in a draw.

"Interesting," Princess Chao Ya said calmly.

"I acknowledge your strength!"

Lin Ruhu remained silent, seemingly frustrated at not having defeated his opponent.

"No need to be like that," Xu Zimei patted his shoulder.

He laughed and said, "You've just woken up, and although you have strength, you haven't fully integrated it into your being yet.

Many techniques no longer match your strength.

If you could fully integrate yourself, you would definitely beat him."

"I'm sorry, Zimei," Lin Ruhu chuckled sheepishly.

He replied, "I will certainly work harder on my training in the future."

Xu Zimei nodded and looked at Princess Chao Ya, saying, "Why don't I have a go with you."

"What does a two-on-one bout prove?" Princess Chao Ya sneered coldly.

She replied, "Alright, I admit your strength.

My father is on the third island chain; with my sign language token, you can go directly to the third island chain."

"I can give you my sign language token, but you have to tell me first, why are you looking for my father?"

This Princess Chao Ya is quite clever, avoiding any confrontation with Xu Zimei.

Because she felt Lin Ruhu's strength sufficiently.

The other party was actually stronger than her, but his combat was rusty, and many techniques weren't strong.

So she barely managed to deal with him, a bit of a trick, actually.

And seeing Lin Ruhu's demeanor in front of Xu Zimei, even a fool could see Xu Zimei must be even stronger.

So Princess Chao Ya conceded.

This is the smart approach; otherwise, at the first island chain, even as the strongest, she wouldn't stand a chance.

Breaking faces benefits no one.

Moreover, although Blood Fish Bay doesn't allow other races to enter the innermost areas, it depends on who they are.

Ordinary people wouldn't care, but how could the strong be restrained?

"Rest assured, I have no enmity with the Fish Emperor," Xu Zimei smiled.

"I just want to inquire about someone. As the ruler of Blood Fish Bay, the Fish Emperor should know."

"Who?" Princess Chao Ya curiously asked.

"Mr. Zhuge, rumored to live at Zhuge Villa, an extraordinary hermit," Xu Zimei replied.

"The one who created the Baihe Technique, known as the Sage of Strategies?" Princess Chao Ya quickly reacted.

It seems Mr. Zhuge's fame is indeed widespread.

"You know?" Xu Zimei asked.

If the other party knows, it saves him a lot of trouble, without needing to bother the Fish Emperor.

"Actually, I only heard it from my father inadvertently.

The Baihe Technique embodies the Tao of Heaven and Earth. By altering Yin and Yang, it opens and closes the seasons to transform all things."

"This Mr. Zhuge possesses world-defining talent, yet he doesn't enter the world, a rare figure.

My father had invited him several times, but all invitations failed."

"Then do you know where Mr. Zhuge is? Or the location of Zhuge Villa," Xu Zimei inquired.

Princess Chao Ya shook her head.

She replied, "Mr. Zhuge lives hidden away. He loves peace and doesn't want to be disturbed.

So few know his exact whereabouts; you might have to ask my father."

The other party had no clues at all.

Xu Zimei couldn't be bothered to say more, so he replied, "Then I'll head to the third island chain to find the Fish Emperor."

Princess Chao Ya didn't stop him; she retrieved a square token and tossed it to Xu Zimei.

The token was intricately carved from fish scales, clearly an extraordinary object.

Only hearing Princess Chao Ya say, "This token symbolizes my identity. Take it to my father, and you should be able to meet him.

Hope you won't cause a massacre in my Blood Fish Bay."

"I'm always clear about my grudges," Xu Zimei laughed.

Before leaving, Lin Ruhu looked at the other party and said, "This time we're tied. Next time we meet, if there's a chance, let's fight again!"

"Sure, I hope next time you can fully control your power," replied Princess Chao Ya.

......

Received the sign language token.

Xu Zimei took Lin Ruhu, flying towards the third island chain.

Along the way, the void was heavily guarded by numerous patrolling Merfolk.

However, because of the sign language token, Xu Zimei flew unobstructed.

This was the benefit of having the sign language token; although he didn't fear these Merfolk, there was no conflict between them, so no need for unnecessary battles.

Xu Zimei was always clear in distinguishing friends from enemies.

It must be said that the blockade and defense of Blood Fish Bay were extremely strict.

Finally, after crossing the second island chain, Xu Zimei and Lin Ruhu arrived at the third island chain.

The Merfolk live here.

Here, female merfolk are beautiful and lovely, while males are handsome.

It seemed beauty was ingrained in their genes.

And unlike other Merfolk in flashy clothes, the Merfolk wore simplistic attire.

"Fish Emperor, may I request an audience," Xu Zimei called out loudly.

Instantly attracting the attention of all Merfolk.

In an instant, the entire third island chain had countless Merfolk soaring into the sky, their auras terrifying.

Xu Zimei felt countless auras locking onto him, yet he remained composed and unafraid.

"Who are you to seek our Clan Leader?"

A mermaid soared into the sky, looking directly at Xu Zimei.

Though cautious, there was no hostility.

Xu Zimei smiled and tossed the Princess Chao Ya's token over.

"Princess Chao Ya's sign language token?" The mermaid was startled, apparently recognizing it.

He replied, "Please wait a moment, I will inform the Clan Leader."

The mermaid hadn't left for long when Xu Zimei sensed an even more powerful aura locking onto him.

That should indeed be the Fish Emperor!

Soon after, the center of the bay began to stir, waves rose sky-high, almost touching the firmament.

In the midst of the waves, a figure was seated.

"Taoist Friend Xu, we meet again."

The Fish Emperor spoke.

He remembered Xu Zimei, though they'd only met once, they weren't familiar.

"Fish Emperor, pardon my intrusion, I have something to ask," Xu Zimei smiled.

"You won, right?" Fish Emperor seemed concerned about the Immortal Island issue.

"I see Blood Fish Bay is at the ready, prepared to expand at any time, so why ask me," Xu Zimei replied.

"Our expansion is towards the sea, not infringing upon the Immortal Island's domain," Fish Emperor laughed.

It was evident he was quite pleased.

No wonder, with Old Tree's death, the powerful neighbor Immortal Island had weakened.

This was the best outcome for Blood Fish Bay and the Merfolk.

"Let's cut to the chase, I'm looking for Mr. Zhuge, do you know where he is?" Xu Zimei asked.

"Zhuge Changkong, you mean," Fish Emperor directly named him.

Then he said, "It's no use asking me; if he doesn't want to see you, even if I tell you, you won't find him."