(Going to Changsha today, returning on the [date omitted]. I'll do my best to maintain two updates a day during this period.)
This was the Fang-surnamed expert among the Starsea Bandits, already with one foot in the Star Realm—a nine-aspect Bright Immortal!
"Elder Fang, why are you here?" Zhou Heng asked. He bore the other man no grudge, and they had not fallen out when competing for the Seven-Star Fruit earlier. There was naturally no need for harsh words.
The Fang Family ancestor smiled. "This old man was preparing to leave with the younger members of my family, but I happened to spot signs of battle here and came to take a look. I never expected it really would be you!"
"Old man, you said just now that we could hitch a ride on your ship. Was that true?" Black Donkey immediately cried out. As expected, it had absolutely no resistance to things like treasures.
"If you do not mind, please come aboard the Han Family's starship for a seat," said the Fang Family ancestor.
Why was this old man being so welcoming?
Zhou Heng could not quite figure it out. The Fang Family ancestor had personally witnessed his terrifying combat strength. By ordinary reasoning, he ought to have wanted to keep as far away from Zhou Heng as possible. Why would he invite a wolf into his house instead?
A trap?
Not very likely. On the surface, he had three great Dragon Emperors protecting him. That lineup was enough to ensure Zhou Heng's complete safety, leaving him free to crush any enemy that came his way!
After only a moment's thought, Zhou Heng nodded and smiled. "It is exactly what I wished for—how could I dare say no? Then I'll trouble you, Elder Fang!"
"Haha, it is the Han