Blue Charm was tightly bound in the white net of light, her full, graceful waist exposed. A lecherous man clicked his tongue in admiration. "They say Blue Charm are born with bewitching beauty, and their charms surpass even the most stunning human women. Once they're sold in the Central Lands, nobles and officials will fight over them like mad. You can turn around and sell one for a million Spirit Stones. What a terrifying profit."
Before his praise had even ended, a streak of red flashed past, severing the line connecting the white net of light to the Seven Python in an instant.
The white net of light vanished at once. Blue Charm made a nimble leap, plunged into the sea, and disappeared.
"Ah!"
"Damn thief! Who did it? Show yourself!"
A thunderous roar exploded across the entire Seven Python.
On the second deck, a broad-chested, burly man glared in every direction like an enraged lion.
"It's Young Master Lei. How did he end up aboard? This should be quite a show."
"Young Master Lei? Could it be the son of Lei Xiaokun, the captain of the Lei? The young master of this Seven Python!"
"Who else could it be? Young Master Lei has quite the temper. He's already entered the ranks of the Yang Venerate at such a young age, and he's one of the strongest figures in these western sands."
"If he was the one hunting Blue Charm, then there's no way this matter will end peacefully. Let's just hope we innocent folk don't get dragged into it."
"..."
Whispers immediately broke out across the ship, but no one spoke up.
Young Master Lei roared furiously for a long while, but no one answered.
The Flower-Browed Elder standing to Young Master Lei's left let out a long sigh.