The Routine

Shen Fan had only just arrived in the Realm Sea, so of course he hadn't heard much about this Storm Plunderers outfit. But that didn't stop him from staying cautious.

"Strange rules. Are you saying that as long as I join the Storm Plunderers, we can just wipe the slate clean over the fact that I killed your captain?

That seems a little too hasty!"

Shen Fan was suspicious, but someone quickly explained.

"No, no, it's not hasty at all. After all, the Storm Plunderers' motto is: the capable rise, and the mediocre fall!

Captain Qinglin was outmatched and slain by you. That can only be blamed on his lack of strength. You're stronger, and if you take Captain Qinglin's place, I'm sure the captains and vice captain will be more than happy to accept you!

In fact, plenty of the Storm Plunderers' officers joined the same way you would!"

"Oh, and if you agree, I'll be your second-in-command from now on. My name is Huoyun, and I'm at the peak of the True Lord realm!"

After taking a look at True Lord Huoyun and observing the fluctuations of his Divine Soul, Shen Fan could tell that he didn't seem to be lying. But for some reason, he sensed a faint, hard-to-pin-down hostility from the man.

Shen Fan assumed it was because he had killed so many of True Lord Huoyun's "brothers," and didn't pay it much mind.

"Before I join, I think I should learn more about the Storm Plunderers' strength and resources. So, True Lord Huoyun, can you enlighten me?"

"Of course. It would be my honor!"

True Lord Huoyun then outlined the Storm Plunderers' ranks and structure. When Shen Fan heard that the group had a True Ancestor-level powerhouse in command, he promptly abandoned some of his