Master Chang knew Feng Jun's true identity and wanted to get to know him, but unfortunately... he couldn't afford to offend the Ten Directions Platform or the Yin Sha Sect.
However, he did not want to offend Feng Jun either, so he chose a compromise: they would take him back to the mainland, then let him go.
This time, they were not returning to Giant Wood Market, but to Coastal Market, which truly bordered the Endless Sea.
Handing him over on Bloodmist Island was impossible. This was a forward base; no matter what, they had to bring him back to the mainland first.
Adept Lanshan actually thought highly of Feng Jun's abilities. After hesitating for a moment, he spoke up. "This person... I think either we shouldn't protect him at all, or we should protect him properly. Doing it this way will easily leave both sides dissatisfied, won't it?"
He and Master Chang were actually somewhat related, so he did not need to be overly formal with him.
Master Chang shot him a glare. "He isn't someone I can protect. Just tell Meng Xiaotian that taking him on Bloodmist Island is out of the question. Our Clan Alliance has its pride too... Tell them to wait at Coastal Market. By then, we won't be able to interfere."
Adept Lanshan left, but not before sending Feng Jun a strand of Divine Sense. "Meng Xiaotian intends to harm you. We can only take you as far as Coastal Market... There's nothing we can do. His War Boat has Golden Core ancestors aboard as well."
He was tipping Feng Jun off, while Master Chang's Divine Sense was rather friendly. "Meng Xiaotian intends to harm you... The Hunting Alliance has Golden Core ancestors, more than one. If you have backing, contact them immediately. You