Mystic Turtle Island.
The last time Xia Wuji had come, he had accompanied Qin Baishang to the so-called Sea Spirit Gathering. In truth, it had not been that long ago.
This time, however, the significance was completely different.
When they boarded Mystic Turtle Island,
the island master of Mystic Turtle Island—a bald, middle-aged man with a tortoise shell on his back—was already waiting.
He seemed to have anticipated their arrival.
Qin Baishang had some acquaintance with the Mystic Turtle Island Master, so she spoke first. "Sorry for the trouble of this unannounced visit. I hope you'll forgive us, Mystic Turtle Island Master."
The Mystic Turtle Island Master smiled. "Island Master Qin, you're too polite."
"Our ancestor specifically ordered me to wait here for your arrival."
As he spoke, he looked at Xia Wuji. "Young Master Wuji, our ancestor is waiting for you."
Xia Wuji, Qin An, and Qin Baishang all showed strange expressions.
On the way here, they had even discussed how they could persuade the ancestor of Mystic Turtle Island to meet with them.
Yet... Mystic Turtle Ancestor was already waiting for Xia Wuji.
Xia Wuji came back to himself. "Then I'll trouble you to lead the way, Mystic Turtle Island Master."
The Mystic Turtle Island Master said, "This way, please."
Qin An was about to follow.
The Mystic Turtle Island Master spoke up. "The ancestor only wishes to meet Young Master Wuji. I'm truly sorry."
Xia Wuji looked at Qin An. "It's fine. If Mystic Turtle Ancestor wanted to harm me, he wouldn't need to go to such lengths."
Qin An nodded without saying anything.
The Mystic Turtle Island Master left with Xia Wuji.
A moment later, Xia Wuji followed the Mystic Turtle Island Master through layer upon layer of twisted spatial gates and entered a complex spatial