"Mother, I'm leaving. I don't know when I'll be able to return to see you. Although the young master is incredibly powerful, the situation is actually quite precarious and dangerous. Since I've pledged myself to him as my lord, I will naturally devote myself to his cause until my dying breath..."
Huang Xiao knelt before the tomb, respectfully lit an incense stick, kowtowed three times, and then slowly rose.
"Don't worry, Uncle Huang Xiao. I'll come and sweep your grave while you're gone," Jiang Xiaobei said from the side.
"Then thank you very much, Xiao Bei." Huang Xiao nodded, let out a long breath, took a deep look at the hill, and then resolutely turned around.
"It's time to leave." Chu Yun looked up at the sky. The battle surrounding the flying warship was still going on. However, the other four generals, including Tie Ao, had stopped making moves.
Clearly, after trying it out, they realized how powerful this flying warship was, and also understood that it was impossible to capture the Treasure Ship under these circumstances.
This is the third day.
In the sky, the original azure rainbow bridge has turned into vast expanses of blue. Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple—this is already the sixth rainbow bridge.
The area surrounding Rainbow Island was shrouded in a thick, five-colored mist. Various ships on the dock were obscured by the mist, appearing as shadowy figures. This mist was actually composed of countless rainbow spirits, forming a massive barrier. Navigating through it was like wading through a swamp of mud and oil, making navigation extremely difficult.
This is the last day Rainbow Island is open.
When the last of the seven rainbow bridges, the Purple Rainbow Bridge, descends, Rainbow Island will be surrounded by a dense, impenetrable wall of seven-colored light. Within this wall of light, twinkling stars will naturally be floating treasures that have not yet been intercepted.
By then, the wall of light would be so thick and dense that it would be impossible to pass through unless one possessed a Rainbow Demon. Ships would be unable to navigate through it.
Therefore, Chu Yun had to leave in advance. Otherwise, he would be trapped on Rainbow Island for a whole year.
Of course, many people also choose to stay on the island. Their goal is the various treasures floating in the mist. As the Rainbow Demons disperse in large numbers in the second half of the year, the mist will become thinner, which will be the golden opportunity to collect treasures.
The profession of Spirit Beast Master relies heavily on external forces. Often, a peculiar demon can change a Spirit Beast Master's life and determine their career path.
The mist surrounding Rainbow Island is a treasure trove that seems to have endless potential for exploitation. People from the lower classes often find a treasure here, which changes their lives and opens up a new chapter in their lives. Some even wait for a high price to be sold, accepting offers from various forces the following year.
Rainbow in the east, rain in the west; the sons of the Shu Clan, the daughters of the Ning Family. In the hearts of the people of the All-Star Archipelago, Rainbow Island ranks first among the four most famous islands.
Rainbow Island, also known as "the island where dreams begin," has a series of legends that are ever-evolving, each year bringing a new twist.
Upon hearing that Chu Yun was leaving, Huang Xiao said, "There's still some time before the last rainbow bridge falls. Young Master, please come with me. Xiao Bei, you should come too."
The group then followed Huang Xiao back to the thatched hut.
"These are all treasures that I have collected over the years, and I am willing to offer them all to the young master." Huang Xiao led the group to the underground secret chamber and opened more than ten large chests.
In an instant, the dimly lit underground chamber was illuminated, revealing a dazzling array of treasures: Demon Weapon weapons, jade tablets, and various rare and precious materials. Everyone who saw them gasped in astonishment.
Chu Yun was also stunned; there were simply too many. In comparison, the number of treasures he had painstakingly captured was less than one percent of what was before him!
This pile of treasures alone is comparable to the treasury of an ordinary first-rate power.
"Incredible..." someone murmured.
"Am I dreaming?" Wu Datou's eyes gleamed with gold, his mouth agape, utterly bewildered.
"My God! Uncle Huang Xiao, so you're actually the richest person on Rainbow Island! And you only live in a thatched hut like this. You've fooled everyone!" Jiang Xiaobei exclaimed, her eyes wide.
The initial shock gradually dissipated. After careful consideration, Chu Yun realized that it wasn't entirely incomprehensible.
Huang Xiao's aptitude was poor, but his memories from his previous life revealed that he possessed the combat power of Spirit Demon. This suggests that he had consumed many elixirs over the years to improve his aptitude.
"Having spent 60 years on the island, besides studying military texts, my leisure time has been spent treasure hunting. These treasures are actually quite ordinary. They can't compare to the powerful treasures of a flying warship; at best, they are high-level military supplies. Please accept them, young master, to fulfill my loyalty." Huang Xiao cupped his hands and said to Chu Yun.
"My God, you call this ordinary? If those guys on the island heard this, wouldn't they be so angry they'd kill themselves?" Jiang Xiaobei was speechless.
The scene before her was completely beyond her expectations.
In her memory, Huang Xiao spent all his time holed up in this simple thatched hut, looking extremely poor. His clothing, food, housing, and transportation were all extremely simple.
She never imagined that Huang Xiao possessed so much wealth. Her head was spinning, and she felt as if she were in a dream.
"Alright, I'll accept all of these. You deserve credit!" Chu Yun was overjoyed and turned to order his attendants to begin moving the large mahogany chests.
The treasure chest was too heavy. It took four soldiers, each supporting one of the four corners of the bottom, gritting their teeth, straining their muscles, and exerting all their strength to move it.
"Act swiftly and be careful," he couldn't help but admonish. The value of this wealth was immense, and even he felt uneasy. If it were discovered, it would likely trigger a looting frenzy. He would then become the target of everyone's ire, and with his own strength, he would find it difficult to contend with the terrifying human tide blinded by greed.
Fortunately, the flying warships attracted most people's attention. Chu Yun also ordered his men to wrap these boxes in black cloth to disguise them, making them unrecognizable as boxes. After all, large mahogany boxes were far too intriguing.
Having returned to the warship unharmed, the group breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
" Huang Xiao, perform well under Young Master Chu, don't disappoint your mother..." Uncle Jiang earnestly instructed him before parting.
"Don't worry, Uncle Jiang. You should also take care of yourself. I'll come back to see you when I have time." Huang Xiao's eyes were slightly red.
Before parting, he instructed Jiang Xiaobei, "The vegetable garden in the yard is my most precious possession. I hope you can take care of it for me, Xiaobei."
"Yes, Uncle Huang Xiao, don't worry." Jiang Xiaobei said, her voice choked with tears.
"Set sail!" With a final command from Chu Yun, the Shu Clan's fleet unfurled its sails and slowly began to move. The five-colored mist quickly shrouded the ships, and the fleet disappeared from the sight of the grandfather and grandson.
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