After leaving the tavern, Xiao Ran didn't continue wandering around Ship Town.
He turned and went back to the treasure ship to wait.
Wu Man, Golden Toad Son, and Lu Da hadn't returned. They were probably still exploring Ship Town.
Xiao Ran wasn't in a hurry. Ship Town was full of hidden experts; some were even patriarch-like figures from thousands of years ago, living in seclusion there.
The others were bound to encounter these masters. Judging by the Gu patriarch's attitude, the people of Ship Town meant them no harm. They might even offer guidance to newcomers like them.
He returned to the deck and sat down. Six Eyes immediately brought him some tea.
"Looks like you've gained quite a bit."
Six Eyes hadn't seen Xiao Ran in a while. Now that he took a good look at him, he couldn't help feeling astonished. Xiao Ran's strength had improved by an unknown amount since before.
Even Six Eyes, a great evil spirit with a complete Primordial Spirit, felt a great deal of pressure in Xiao Ran's presence.
"Not bad."
After answering, Xiao Ran looked at Six Eyes. "Have you heard of Baili Divine Peak?"
Baili Divine Peak?
Six Eyes scratched his head. "No. Never heard of it."
When Xiao Ran briefly explained the situation at Baili Divine Peak, Six Eyes was just as astonished.
"He's guarded the summit alone for thousands of years. Countless prodigies and even the founders of sects have been stopped by him. His strength must be unfathomable."
"Not necessarily." Xiao Ran took a sip of tea. "At least someone on the level of the 'Author' made it through, so others must have as well."
As they spoke, Xiao Ran suddenly froze with his teacup raised halfway, his expression turning wary.
The light around them dimmed without