Mr. Shita, a skilled practitioner from the Shadow Blade Sect, had taken down several strong opponents in the Skiola region at Lachlan’s hands. Within the sect, Lachlan had been designated as the number one enemy and someone not to be provoked easily. Thus, upon seeing Lachlan, Mr. Shita immediately recognized him.
“Hey!” Despite feeling resentful, Akaishi bowed reluctantly upon hearing this. Suddenly, a cold chuckle echoed through the room. A diminutive figure appeared, walking towards Mr. Shita. This figure had tied-back hair and didn’t look like a modern person. Standing with folded arms, exuding an air of aloofness, their aged face displayed a fierce and rebellious aura sharper than that of a younger person.
“Mr. Shita, you’re too cautious! I, personally, will intervene. Even if we disturb the Priocia practitioners, so what? Anyone who dares interfere in this matter will face my wrath!” The diminutive figure spoke arrogantly.
Mr. Shita respectfully replied, “Yes, Master Kuroki, you’re right. I did not mean to disrespect you; I simply wished to avoid trouble. With your power, there is no need for such concerns.” Mr. Shita’s tone was humble and fearful, reflecting deep reverence in his eyes.
The diminutive figure was an unparalleled expert from the Thousand Birds Gate, a historical martial sect within Skiola. The Thousand Birds Gate surpassed the Shadow Blade Sect in strength, and the figure’s power was inscrutable, surpassing even Mr. Shita, a Divine Realm expert.
Later on, they dismissed Akaishi and discussed the specifics of their plan to seize the island.
A day passed, and Lachlan received a call from Tommy, leading him back to the Sun Moon Security company. The same office as before now held a group of people. As Lachlan entered, his eyes narrowed slightly. He felt a mix of fear and excitement. Fear because there were five Nascent Soul experts sent by the Sun Moon Sect, with the strongest reaching the peak of the Nascent Soul later stage. Alongside them were eighteen Golden Core experts, all at the Golden Core later stage or higher.
Excitement surged in Lachlan as he believed with this lineup, seizing the island from the Willis family should be nearly guaranteed. It appeared that the Sun Moon Sect was serious about obtaining the Spiritual Vein.
“Kid, were you the one who relayed the message?” At that moment, the leader of the Sun Moon Sect’s experts, a bearded man known as Fiery Dragon, scrutinized Lachlan, asking in a booming voice. Strong and robust, with keen eyes, Fiery Dragon was the Nascent Soul later stage powerhouse of the sect, known for his terrifying strength.
Lachlan nodded and politely inquired, “How should I address you, sir?” Fiery Dragon replied, “Humph, call me Elder Fiery. Early Golden Core? Not bad for your age. Which sect are you from?”
Lachlan hesitated for a moment, deciding not to reveal his affiliation with the Broken Pulse Sect. He responded, “I have no sect.”
Fiery Dragon continued, “For your age and strength, not belonging to a sect is impressive. Were your ancestors skilled?”
Lachlan vaguely replied, “Somewhat…”
“Hmph!” Fiery Dragon snorted, sensing Lachlan’s evasiveness and reluctance to reveal too much about himself. He decided not to press further. As far as he was concerned, Lachlan’s role this time was simply to provide information and guide them to the island. In essence, the Sun Moon Sect had no intention of sharing the Spiritual Vein with Lachlan. If he played along, that would be fine. If not…
After acquainting themselves and discussing specific details with the Sun Moon Sect members, Lachlan awaited Gilberto’s message, preparing to board the ship.
Two days later…
At a port in Slocmore, a luxurious cruise ship was docked. This vessel was controlled by Quentin, ostensibly a cruise ship for sea sightseeing, but in reality, it doubled as a luxury casino. It provided not only gambling but also various grey services, making it a veritable “money pit.”
A line of Mercedes-Benz vehicles came to a stop, and a group of people disembarked. Leading them was a young man sporting sunglasses, adorned in luxurious attire, exuding a rebellious air.
He carried himself with an air of arrogance, as if he were a young master emerging from a noble family. The others followed closely, walking with a commanding presence. The scene was grand and imposing.
“Young master, is this the cruise ship?” A stout man with graying beard and eyebrows, known as the “head steward,” asked beside the young man.
“Yes, Uncle Fiery, this is the one! Let’s go,” the “young master” nodded and gestured with his hand. This young man was none other than Lachlan, disguised in a new appearance. The attendants and bodyguards behind him were not Sun Moon Sect’s numerous experts, then who were they?
Lachlan couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement at the prospect of boarding with five Nascent Soul experts and a group of Golden Core experts. The feeling was nothing short of exhilarating. The group marched gallantly towards the boarding gate.
“Sir, please present your VIP card!” A subordinate of Mesosaurus at the boarding gate politely requested Lachlan to show his membership card.
Lachlan nodded, took out a card, and handed it over. The subordinate scanned the card with a device to confirm its authenticity.
“Please! Have a pleasant journey!” The subordinate smiled and gestured Lachlan to board.
“Just a moment!” At that moment, a deep voice rang out. A rugged man with sharp eyes glared at Lachlan, assessing him. “Young man, is this your first time on our ship? You seem a bit unfamiliar,” the rugged man inquired with a smile.
“Yes, it’s my first time! I heard your cruise service is excellent, so I thought I’d give it a try. Any issues?” Lachlan nodded, his tone slightly haughty, showing impatience.
“Haha, no issues! But, young master, do you have a sponsor?” The rugged man asked. The luxury cruise ship operated on a membership system, with each member expected to refer others to ensure safety.
“Mr. Carter from the Medical Business Alliance of Corlinet Delta is an uncle of mine who sent me here,” Lachlan replied curtly.
“Ah, Mr. Carter’s guest. Please proceed!” Upon hearing this, the rugged man allowed Lachlan to board. With a grunt, Lachlan, accompanied by over twenty people, swaggered onto the ship.
After boarding, the rugged man pulled out his phone and made a call. “Boss, did Mr. Carter from the Medical Business Alliance of Corlinet Delta send a guest?”
The voice on the other end responded in a deep tone, “Gilberto? He introduced a guest, a young man named Willis Graham, right?”
“I’m not sure about his name, but the membership card is genuine,” the rugged man replied.
“In that case, there’s no issue! By the way, Gilberto says this kid is a fat lamb. Hehe… Let’s prepare something for him when the time comes!” The sly voice chuckled deviously.
“Understood, boss! This kid seems pretty cocky, traveling with twenty or thirty entourage members, all driving Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicles. Quite impressive! I wonder which big shot he is. He’s in for a surprise!”
“Haha…”
When Lachlan and his group boarded the ship, another group, led by a “member,” also embarked on the luxury cruise ship. At the helm was Master Kuroki from the Skiola Thousand Birds Gate, accompanied by several other Skiola experts.