After surveying the situation, Feng Xiao said quietly, "Looks like we've run into bandits. Everyone, be careful. If things go badly, scatter. Even if we have to swim, we can still make it back to shore."
Under these circumstances, there was no telling how many Ferocious Beasts and sea beasts they would attract in the water. Even aboard their boat, they had already drawn one over. But what choice did they have now? They could only see how strong their opponents were. Feng Xiao's expression was grim. None of them had expected things to turn out this way.
Huo Hai said quietly, "How about I slip into the water first? When they come over, I'll ambush that boat, and you can attack the one beside it at the same time. We might just win." He gestured a few times toward the boats in the distance.
Feng Xiao considered this, then nodded. "Sorry for the trouble. Someone has to stay aboard our boat, or they'll get suspicious." With that, he solemnly bowed to Huo Hai in thanks.
Huo Hai waved a hand. This was no time for lengthy discussion. Using the boat for cover, he slipped underwater and concealed his aura. The instant he entered the water, he released Little Water to keep himself from being discovered.
Otherwise, Huo Hai hardly believed their opponents would lack any means of detection. From a distance, he headed toward his chosen target. His reason was simple: that boat carried only one Spirit King Realm expert. He had no idea where the man had found the nerve to come to the Reef Archipelago alone, without joining a group.
Of course, it was also possible that all his companions had died. In that case, it was perfectly natural for him to be alone now. Soon, Huo