Boarding Even If You Answer Wrong

Bai Zhu dug at his ear.

"What did you say? I didn't catch that."

The next second, the burly man charged over and kicked at Bai Zhu's chest, fast and vicious, clearly intending to send him flying into the sea.

Just as the sole of his foot neared Bai Zhu's chest, Bai Zhu raised a hand and pressed against it.

Smack.

That leg was forced back. The burly man staggered back twice, and the cigarette in his hand nearly fell into the water.

"You..."

Bai Zhu stepped forward, grabbed his collar, and yanked him close.

"Don't shout."

The burly man's throat bobbed, and every remaining word got stuck in his mouth.

Bai Zhu leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"Where's the real ship?"

The burly man paused for two seconds, his eyelids twitching.

There was barely any of that earlier aggression left.

He coughed, and his tone softened.

"This one... really is headed to the venue too."

Milluki stood behind them, dumbfounded.

"What does that mean? Then why were you acting so tough just now?"

The burly man ignored him and continued staring at Bai Zhu.

"But the ship you need to board probably isn't this one."

Bai Zhu still had hold of his collar.

"Speak plainly."

The burly man licked his lips and lowered his voice even further.

"There's another ship along the shore. It hasn't docked—it's anchored farther out at sea."

Milluki frowned.

"There's another one? What is this Hunter Exam, some kind of two-ship package deal?"

The burly man glanced at him, his tone reasonably honest.

"The main ship is for most people to see. That ship is the one taking the real candidates to the venue. Of course, this one can go too. But the exam content seems to be different!"

Bai Zhu loosened his grip