First Immortal of the Sword

Chapter 1806 - Questions Regarding the Fuyou Boat

Two people were headed their way, a man and a woman.

The woman wore simple hemp clothing without the slightest embellishment, yet she had an ethereal, extraordinary beauty. Her long, smooth legs in particular gave her figure an additional graceful charm.

The man was tall and majestic, with a saber hanging at his side. His gaze was cold and stern.

These were none other than Divine Daughter Xi Ning and her attendant, Fan Zhui.

When they saw Su Yi on the distant boat, Xi Ning visibly relaxed.

“What are you doing here?” exclaimed Su Yi.

Fan Zhui said gravely, “The young leader was worried about your safety, so as soon as we escaped our encirclement, we rushed over.”

Su Yi instantly understood. There was no doubt about it. Xi Ning sensed that Qin Jianshu was going to attack him, so she came to the Blood Whirlpool Zone to save him.

It was just that she’d arrived a bit too late.

“Fellow Daoist, did you encounter Qin Jianshu?” Xi Ning couldn’t help but ask.

Su Yi nodded, then concisely explained yesterday’s battle.

After hearing the full story, Xi Ning’s delicate eyebrows rose, and her clear eyes shone with strange light.

Fan Zhui exclaimed, “You killed Qin Jianshu’s attendant, Xue Kuiyin? How is that possible? She's a peak Great Unity Stage expert!”

Su Yi couldn’t be bothered to explain in detail. All he said was, “She met with divine misfortune.”

Fan Zhui was still bewildered. “And Qin Jianshu just stood back and watched? He’s got peak Great Profound Stage cultivation and all manner of secret treasures and hidden cards. How could he have....”

Before he could finish the question, Xi Ning coldly interrupted him. “Isn’t it to be expected? Qin Jianshu wants to prove his Dao and become a god. He in no way dares to reveal his full strength.”

To be expected? No, not at all! Fan Zhui knew that even if Qin Jianshu didn’t reveal his full strength, the power he and Xue Kuiyin had at their disposal was enough to crush Great Martial Stage experts with ease.

Li Xuanjun was at best an Immortal King. How could he possibly have fought Qin Jianshu and his attendant?

There was undoubtedly some secret behind it all!

But in the end, Fan Zhui said nothing. If he realized that, his young leader must have realized it too!

Still, she didn't call him out on it. On the contrary, she clearly wanted to protect Li Xuanjun.

Fan Zhui realized that excessive talk would only displease his young leader, but inwardly, he was on guard against Su Yi. This is a young man capable of slaying Xue Kuiyin. If he harbors ill intentions for me and the young leader, he’ll present a massive threat!

“Fellow Daoist, since you’re unharmed, how about we set off for Barrenwood Island immediately?” asked Xi Ning.

“Exactly what I had in mind,” Su Yi said with a smile. “If you don't mind, you’re welcome to join me on board my little boat.”

Xi Ning inclined her head. “It would be poor manners to refuse.”

The three of them promptly set off, shooting into the distance. Xi Ning sat casually at the stern of the boat, her dark hair flowing in the wind. Even just sitting there, she had an extraordinary air about her. She was a picturesque beauty, pretty as a poem or painting, a feast for the eyes.

Su Yi sat there, one hand holding a jug of one, leaning against the side of the boat. He looked leisurely and relaxed.

Fan Zhui, the one navigating, couldn’t help but find this irritating. The kid’s obviously just taken me for a boatman! He isn’t being at all polite!

But he didn’t voice these complaints out loud.

Suddenly, Xi Ning said, “About seven days ago, I saw a boat quite similar to the Fuyou Boat of legend near the Isle of a Thousand Demons.”

Su Yi exclaimed, “Truly?”

Xi Ning stretched out her finger and drew her fingertip through the air.

Suddenly, a scene floated into view. It depicted a sinister, overcast stretch of ocean with skies full of dark clouds.

A little boat just about ten feet long appeared on the overcast seas. It was enveloped in inscrutable chaos energy that blurred its appearance. No one could see the ship in detail.

But Su Yi could dimly discern a figure seated on board! It was just that he was so shrouded in chaos energy that he was visible only as a silhouette. Su Yi couldn’t even say with certainty that there really was a person there.

Xi Ning’s voice rang out once more, like natural music. “I only caught a passing glimpse; the ship disappeared into the ocean around the Isle of a Thousand Demons in a flash. I kept an eye out for it on my way here, but I saw no sign of it at all.”

Fan Zhui added, “With the young leader’s strength and abilities, not even a Great Profound Stage expert could slip away from her undetected, yet the little boat disappeared on her. That alone proves how impressive a treasure it is.”

Su Yi nodded. “Did you see anything else special about the boat?”

Xi Ning pondered briefly, then said, “It had a highly distinctive aura, and when I saw it from a distance, I felt a strange sensation, as if... the boat was hostile to me.”

“Hostile?”Su Yi was stunned.

“That’s right. It was strange, but...” Xi Ning frowned. “I even got the sense that the little boat realized who I was.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“....” Su Yi didn’t know what to say. That really is inexplicable.

Out loud, he asked, “Did you see anyone on board?”

Xi Ning’s gaze was suddenly strange. “You noticed that too? When I first saw the boat, I didn’t notice anyone on board, but...”

She gestured to the scene and said, “I created this vision with a secret treasure, and it cannot possibly be mistaken. When I recreated the scene and saw what looked like a figure seated on board the boat, I was surprised too.”

Su Yi’s eyebrows rose. It was a little boat shrouded in chaos energy, but it had avoided all of Xi Ning’s attempts to locate it, and even the figure on board had eluded her notice!

All of this strangeness was more than sufficient proof that the boat wasn’t simple.

“It really does seem likely that it was the Fuyou Boat.” Su Yi stroked his jaw and sank into thought.

Half a year back, the Fuyou Boat had appeared in the Blood Whirlpool Zone. Seven days ago, it appeared near the Isle of a Thousand Demons. What was it after?

Su Yi reached a decision. When I return from the ruins of the Dragon Palace, I should take my time to explore the Eastern Sea and try to find the boat.

He took a sip of wine, then asked, “Earlier, Qin Jianshu told me that your situation didn’t bode well, and that you were likely to meet with disaster. Was that true?

Xi Ning shook her head dismissively. “No need for concern. It was just a bit of trouble.”

But Fan Zhui’s brow was tinged with worry. “Young Leader, I know you don’t want to implicate Fellow Daoist Li, but since he’s to accompany us on this expedition into the ruins of the Dragon Palace, there are some things I think he should know.”

Xi Ning fell silent. Su Yi realized that she’d most likely run into thorny difficulties!

“Tell me,” said Su Yi, looking at Xi Ning. “I might be able to help you.”

“Let me explain,” said Fan Zhui. “I’ll be blunt. You can decide whether or not you wish to accompany us after fearing the full story. If you’re worried about us implicating you, you’re welcome to choose to part ways, and we won’t make things difficult for you.”

Su Yi smiled. He wasn’t the fearful sort!

“Go ahead and tell me,” said Su Yi.

Fan Zhui glanced at Xi Ning. When she didn’t object, he said, “The situation is actually rather simple. The young leader has an irreconcilable enemy, and he’s going to participate in the expedition into the ruins too.”

An irreconcilable enemy? Su Yi mulled that over. “Is he strong?”

A solemn look appeared on Fan Zhui’s face. He said gravely, “You’re a denizen of the Immortal Realm, and you don’t understand the God Domain’s affairs. All I can tell you is that he’s an unparalleled figure even among the divine children who’ve descended into the Immortal Realm.

“He had an opportunity to prove his Dao and become a god a long time ago, but he disdained the Epoch Law of the condensed Godhead for being too low quality and rejected it.

“He’s among the Great Martial Stage experts of the God Domain, and he shone with dazzling brilliance during the ninth Great Profound Dao Battleground. He even drew the attention of numerous gods!”

As he spoke, Fan Zhui’s gaze grew increasingly solemn. It was obvious that he viewed this unparalleled divine son with the utmost dread.

Su Yi asked with great interest, “Who is he?”

Fan Zhui took a deep breath, then said, “He’s the descendant of Divine Venerate Qing Di and a scion of the God Domain’s Qing Family, Qing Xiao!”

Splurt!

Su Yi had only just taken a sip of wine, but now, he coughed it back up. He was completely gobsmacked. After all that talk, it’s just the guy who forcefully descended into the Kunwu Hidden Realm?

Su Yi vividly recalled killing the woman accompanying Qing Xiao, Bai Liu. Even after losing his attendant, Qing Xiao could only endure. He still didn’t dare to reveal the full extent of his cultivation base and fight Su Yi.

Su Yi half-suspected that the Qing Xiao Fang Zhui spoke of was a different person altogether. How could someone like that be worthy of the title ‘unparalleled?’

And he even shone with dazzling brilliance in that Great Profound Dao Battleground?

“What’s wrong, Fellow Daoist Li?” Fan Zhui furrowed his brow. I was talking to him, yet he goes and spits out his wine. He has no manners at all!

“It’s fine,” Su Yi said with a wave. “Keep talking.”

But Fan Zhui was no longer in the mood to talk. “In any event, just remember that he and my young leader are irreconcilable enemies. In preparation for this expedition into the Dragon Palace, he’s made contact with numerous factions from the God Domain. His alliance is massive and powerful. Numerous divine children, including Divine Daughter Qing Wu and Divine Son Jin Zhuliu, have joined forces with him.

Su Yi nodded.

It was no wonder Fan Zhui was so on guard against Qing Xiao. If he was working with a group of other divine children, it really wouldn’t do to underestimate him.

“If you’re afraid, say so now. You don’t have to participate,” said Fan Zhui. His eyes flashed like lightning. “The young leader won’t blame you, and I won’t say anything either.”

Su Yi’s brow furrowed. “What made you think I’d be afraid?”

Fan Zhui was at a loss for words. Who in the Immortal Realm wouldn’t be frightened at the thought of opposing a divine son like Qing Xiao?

Xi Ning had been silent this entire time, but now, she said solemnly, “Fan Zhui has good intentions. Please don’t take offense, Fellow Daoist.”

Su Yi smiled. “Well, you know what they say: we’re all quite literally in the same boat. We ought to stay unified and face weather both fair and foul together.”

Xi Ning was stunned, and her aloof gaze softened. “Doing this will bring you endless trouble. Is it worth it?”

Su Yi laughed dryly. “How can you measure whether something is worth it or not? Relax. What you consider trouble is hardly a threat to me!”

Xi Ning was stunned. Her dreamlike, starry eyes were as clear as the surface of a lake. Now, the “lakebed” seemed to ripple.

Even Fan Zhui couldn’t help but take another look at Su Yi.