Chapter 317: Planning Revenge
Chapter 317: Planning Revenge
Soon, the outline of the island market appeared in sight.
The island market became bustling again, with various cultivators walking around, trading, communicating, or looking for opportunities.
The flying boat slowly landed on an open space at the entrance of the market town, and Shi Chen and Han Xiao got off the boat.
As soon as he stepped into the market town, the monks around him cast curious glances at him.
After all, Shi Chen and Han Xiao's appearance was quite sudden, and Shi Chen exuded a powerful aura that was difficult to ignore. However, when some cultivators recognized Shi Chen as the man who had just defeated the Black Blood Ancestor in Xiyuan Sea, they all showed awe in their eyes and moved away.
Han Xiao followed behind Shi Chen and felt a little relieved.
He knew that with Shi Chen by his side, no one would dare to harm him, at least for the time being.
They walked along the streets of Fangshi and came to a large inn to rest. Han Xiao was constantly weighing the deal proposed by Shi Chen in his mind.
Shi Chen rented two high-quality rooms, handed one of the forbidden jade tokens to Han Xiao, and said, "I will stay here for three days to think carefully about my proposal. If you have made a decision, you can come to me at any time."
After saying that, Shi Chen walked towards the guest room.
Three days passed quickly. At noon, Shi Chen walked out of the guest room and came to the lobby of the inn.
At this time, Han Xiao was already sitting at a table in the corner. There were seven or eight kinds of spiritual dishes on the table, but he didn't touch his chopsticks, but he had already drunk the third pot of spiritual wine.
Shi Chen walked over and sat down opposite him. Seeing the confused look in his eyes, he already understood and picked up the chopsticks to taste the spiritual dishes on the table.
After a while, Han Xiao came back to his senses and said in surprise: "Senior Shi, I think..."
"You don't have to say anything yet. Let's talk after we have eaten and drunk well." Shi Chen said with a smile and poured himself another glass of spirit wine.
A quarter of an hour later, Shi Chen put down his chopsticks, drank the wine in the cup, and looked at Han Xiao.
There were already five pots of spirit wine in front of him, and the chopsticks were still neatly arranged. The strength of the spirit wine was rising, and his face was a little flushed.
"You have to think carefully. Choose one of the four things I told you before as a condition for exchange." Shi Chen said softly.
"Senior Shi, I choose to let you help me get revenge!" Han Xiao said, walked out of his seat and bowed to Shi Chen.
"We are trading on equal terms. Since you choose this way, you must have your own considerations. Tell me first about the situation and what needs to be done?" Shi Chen said in a deep voice, thinking that Han Xiao would choose the most needed Infant Transformation Pill.
"Ten years ago, my father took me out of Xiyuan Sea to look for spiritual objects. We accidentally happened to be at the place where the floating city appeared. I got a spiritual object there. After auctioning it on Daoyuan Ling Continent, I was spotted by the Black Blood Ancestor." Han Xiao looked at Shi Chen, as if he was lost in memories.
"Five years ago, by chance, my father and I encountered the floating city again and found a loophole in the formation. After entering, we obtained another spiritual object. This time, we were hunted down by the Black Blood Ancestor. I was the only one left in the clan of 137. I hope Senior Shi will avenge me!" As he spoke, he bowed forward.
"Black Blood Ancestor?" Shi Chen muttered softly, "It wouldn't be hard for me to kill him, but I'm afraid he'll know I'm after him and go into hiding. I don't have time to chase him around the continent with you."
Han Xiao waved his hand to release the restriction, then said seriously, "Don't worry, senior. I don't need you to track him down. I can take you to find the floating city first. Once you've finished your work, we can do this... this... As long as you cooperate well, I can finally catch him in the trap."
After listening to Han Xiao's plan, Shi Chen nodded slightly.
He was weighing the feasibility of this plan in his mind. The Black Blood Ancestor was indeed a tough opponent. Although he was not afraid of him, if he concentrated on avoiding him, it would indeed waste a lot of time.
Han Xiao's plan seems to be a good solution as it allows him to explore the floating city first and ultimately resolve the hidden danger of the Black Blood Ancestor.
"Your plan does make some sense. However, the Black Blood Ancestor is not a stupid person. How can we be sure that he will fall into the trap?" Shi Chen looked at Han Xiao and asked.
A fierce look flashed in Han Xiao's eyes as he said, "As long as Senior Shi gives me a God-Forging Pill in the market as a reward for leading the way, the market will be crowded with people and gossips. It won't be long before the Black Blood Ancestor comes looking for me. Senior, all you need to do is wait in the dark..."
Han Xiao's plan has a high chance of success. However, if Shi Chen hides in the dark, he will be in a very dangerous situation and may be ambushed by other people in the market.
"Although this plan is good, I will hide in the dark, and you will be exposed and in a very dangerous situation. I am afraid that you will not be able to wait for the arrival of the Black Blood Ancestor and will be assassinated by other interested cultivators in the market." Shi Chen looked at Han Xiao and asked.
"Don't worry, senior. Since I dare to make such a plan, I must have a way to deal with them. Before the arrival of the Black Blood Ancestor, I will definitely not be assassinated." Han Xiao said solemnly.
"Since you said so, I will give you the elixir and leave. The elixir will also be on you. When the Black Blood Ancestor appears, I will be the first to help you kill him." Shi Chen said.
Han Xiao removed the restriction and said calmly, "We have a deal. Let's set off now and search for the floating city first."
Shi Chen knew that he had already entered into the plan, so he said sternly, "You'd better help me find the floating city, otherwise the consequences will not be good. If you find the floating city, the Infant Transformation Pill and the God Forging Pill will be your reward."
Han Xiao bowed his head slightly and said respectfully, "Don't worry, Senior. I will do my best. Although the floating city appears without any pattern, I do have some ways to explore it."
After that, the two left the inn and headed towards Xiyuan Sea. On the way out of the island market, Shi Chen could sense some doubt and curiosity mixed in with the awe of the surrounding monks, but he didn't care.
They quickly arrived above Xiyuan Sea on their flying boat.
Han Xiao stood at the bow of the flying boat, took out a transparent magic tool like a crystal ball, closed his eyes and concentrated, feeling something. Shi Chen did not disturb him, but just waited quietly.
Half an hour passed quickly. Han Xiao opened his eyes, pointed in a direction, and said, "Senior, based on my experience, the spiritual energy fluctuations in that direction are a bit abnormal. Let's go there first to take a look."
Shi Chen steered the flying boat towards the direction Han Xiao pointed.
As the distance got closer, they could feel the spiritual energy around them becoming increasingly chaotic, and some strange ripples appeared on the sea surface.
Shi Chen released his spiritual sense and sensed a strange phenomenon. After a moment, he turned to Han Xiao and said, "This is the relaxation and expansion of spiritual energy in space before the space teleportation arrives. Something will be teleported here."
"Senior, can you see the strange phenomenon here?" Han Xiao asked in surprise.
"A seventh-level formation master can also see clues when it comes to space formations." Shi Chen turned his head to look at the strange vision and said with a frown.
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