Chapter 263 - 136: Refining Magical Power, a True Master’s Advent? Capturing the Profound-Scaled Dragon Carp, Walking on the River as if on Flat Ground

Chapter 263: Chapter 136: Refining Magical Power, a True Master’s Advent? Capturing the Profound-Scaled Dragon Carp, Walking on the River as if on Flat Ground

SPLASH! SPLASH!

The Profound-Scaled Dragon Carp was snatched from the water, splashing droplets everywhere, still dazed.

It wasn’t until it saw the black-robed youth gripping it, a faint Water Pattern appearing on his forehead...

...that it let out a cry of grief and fury. It was as if the person before it was of the same origin, the same kin, so why was he capturing it, just like those others with their malicious intentions!

[Tutor has captured the ’Spiritual Object’ Profound-Scaled Dragon Carp, exercising the authority of ’Hunting the Sea.’ Water Attribute has greatly increased. Innate Talent ’Riding the Wave’ has advanced. From now on, you can tread upon the waves and stand upon rivers and seas as if on solid ground!]

[Current Progress: 58%→62%!]

Looking at the struggling Spirit Fish glittering in his palm...

Ji Xiu—who had leaped up from the Flood Dragon’s back and caught it single-handedly, as if stumbling upon a windfall—was momentarily stunned. He then freed a hand to touch his forehead.

"So..."

"This is the true Divine Technique of the Mountain and Sea Search?"

"No wonder Granny Shi and the Beicang Marquis’s Mansion valued it so highly!"

"I think I finally understand."

The moment the aquatic Spiritual Object saw the Daoist Talisman’s Water Pattern on Ji Xiu’s forehead, it had regarded him as one of its ’own kind’ and made no attempt to dodge or flee.

Instead, with pursuers hot on its tail, it had desperately charged right toward him—like a lamb walking into a tiger’s den!

’If it’s like this every time...’

’...then wouldn’t roaming the eight-thousand-mile East Canghai be a trivial matter for me, Ji Xiu!?’

"Brat, why don’t you look up and see the ’banner’ above our heads!?"

Seeing the Spirit Fish they had expended so much effort on—just about to be caught only to slip away—be snatched by some kid who appeared out of nowhere, the leader of the Chaotic Heaven Thieves’s face darkened. He donned his Immortal Robe, and his Outer Gang erupted forth!

At the same time, from beneath a dozen Upturned Boats, scores of swimming Chaotic Heaven Thieves swarmed toward Ji Xiu, their eyes full of malice.

"Oh?"

"Vigilante Justice..."

"The Chaotic Heaven Thieves?"

Hearing the deafening shout, Ji Xiu cleaned his ear, a cold glint flashing in his eyes as he scoffed.

"I see it."

"But..."

"Why don’t you all take a look at what’s beneath my feet!?"

The Immortal Robe Martial Artist narrowed his eyes.

In an instant!

Cangming Monarch, who had been lying flush with the water’s surface behind Ji Xiu, carrying Jiang Li and Qin Zhuo...

...suddenly shot beneath his feet. Then, its body surged upward, carrying him dozens of feet into the air and kicking up a colossal wave!

As the massive creature rose into the air.

The Flood Dragon’s profound-black scales glittered with a cold light under the bright sun, each one clearly visible.

The group of Chaotic Heaven Bandits froze on the spot. The leader’s eyes widened like bronze bells.

"A Flood... A Flood Dragon..."

Before he could finish his sentence.

Ji Xiu, now standing on the flood dragon’s head, had at some point drawn his greatbow. The arrowhead glinted with a chilling light.

"In the past, I might have let you go."

"But unfortunately for you."

"From this day forward."

"Between me and you Chaotic Heaven Thieves..."

"...there will be no peace until one of us is dead."

The casual words fell from the lips of the youth, his clothes fluttering in the wind.

In an instant, the bowstring twanged, and the arrow shot forth like a dark crow in flight!

Accompanied by the Flood Dragon’s vicious snarl.

The arrow and a shadow descended upon the Chaotic Heaven Martial Artists, whose faces had drained of color...

In less than ten minutes.

All that remained on the Wumeng River was a sea of blood and the wreckage of shattered boats.

...

「Two hours later.」

Jiangyin Prefecture, the Ferry Port.

"Boss, this is as far as I can take you..."

"Without the Fishing Trade’s tribute, I’m just a ’Wild Flood Dragon’ here in Jiangyin Prefecture. If I get any closer, I’ll definitely trigger the Military Intelligence Camp to send troops to hunt me down."

"After you enter the prefecture, I’ll linger in the shallows out here. If you need me, just call!"

Cangming Monarch said, its voice deep and muffled as it gazed at the nearby Jiangyin Prefecture.

"Thank you for your trouble."

Ji Xiu nodded in response.

He then turned his gaze to the massive city’s ferry port. In the afternoon, it was even more bustling than it had been at dawn, a veritable tapestry of carriages and people.

He took a step, sending ripples across the water’s surface. With Jiang Li Riding the Wave behind him and Qin Zhuo swimming alongside, he crossed over rows of sampans, skiffs, and large ships...

...and went straight ashore!

As his feet touched the ground beneath the Fishermen’s Great Sacrificial Banner he had once shot down, he looked at the main road in the distance. It was paved with bluestone slabs, exceptionally wide—enough for six carriages to travel side-by-side.

The street was now decorated with lanterns and banners, red cloths hanging everywhere. The festive atmosphere, as if celebrating some great joyous occasion, made Ji Xiu, who wore a white cloth tied around his head, instinctively frown in displeasure.

But just as he, not wishing to cause trouble, straightened his back, tied the Spirit Fish to his quiver, and prepared to move forward...

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ!

Suddenly, from above his head.

The banner representing the Fishing Trade, which bore a Spiritual Talisman, unexpectedly floated down from the sky as he crossed the ferry port. It shot swiftly toward him—or more accurately, toward his quiver!

This forced Ji Xiu to a halt.

At the same time, a Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound suddenly boomed.

"Which boat has gone to sea, broken the rules, and tried to smuggle a Spirit Fish into the Prefecture City right under the Fishing Trade’s nose!?"

"Do you think the trade’s Spirit Testing Talisman is just for show?!"

The Fishing Trade’s Tributor, the Ferry Leader, Grandmaster Gu Qix, came leaping over!

When Ji Xiu saw him, he narrowed his eyes. The man looked somewhat familiar.

’Isn’t this the Money-Sending Boy who delivered the Thunderstruck Tribulation Wood, helping me reach the Jade Skin stage?’

’What a coincidence.’