Returning to the City

On the shore, Jiao Yu'er looked at the enormous carcass of the Fang Bone Shark on the ground, then at the calm-looking Dongfang Yueming, a hint of guilt on her face. "Dongfang... I was wrong before. I shouldn't have casually asked you to watch the ship. It almost..."

Dongfang Yueming waved his hand dismissively, "It's nothing, Miss Jiao, you don't need to worry about it. I was going out to sea anyway, it just so happened that this opportunity came along."

"Going to sea?" Jiao Yu'er's curiosity was piqued again upon hearing this. "What brings Dongfang Master Dongfang to sea?" She secretly wondered, "Judging from the strength he just displayed, he's probably already at the Blood Replacement Realm Perfection, right? Such Qi Refining Realm next. Could there be some special opportunity on this Jade Fire Island?"

Seeing her curiosity, Dongfang Yueming didn't hide anything, after all, hunting sea beasts in exchange for ship tickets wasn't a secret. "Hunting a few high-level sea Mortal Beast to exchange for a ship ticket to the Central Continent."

"What?! You're going to the Central Continent?!" Jiao Yu'er exclaimed in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief as she looked at Dongfang Yueming!

Her mind raced. "The Central Continent... that's no safe place! It's teeming with powerful figures and a complex web of factions! He might be a top genius here, but there, he'd probably just be another ordinary person! Maybe even..." She wanted to speak up and tell him about the dangers of the Central Continent, but the words caught in her throat. She felt that, given her position, she had no right to interfere with his decision, especially since he had just saved her life.

Just as Jiao Yu'er was struggling with her inner turmoil, several large ships appeared on the distant horizon, rapidly approaching! The flags flying from their bows were those of the Jiao Clan!

"Look! My dad sent someone to pick me up!" Jiao Yu'er's eyes lit up, and a joyful expression appeared on her face!

The surviving martial artists nearby immediately perked up, waving their arms excitedly! They were saved!

On the approaching fleet, Jiao Xiaotian stood at the bow, and in the distance, he saw the familiar figure on the shore, and beside her, his daughter, though disheveled, was unharmed. His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled. "Thank goodness... Yu'er is alright!"

However, when Brother Li, standing beside him, saw Jiao Yu'er standing there alive, he was as if he had seen a ghost. His eyes widened instantly, his heart pounded, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head! "She... how is she still alive?! This is impossible!"

Jiao Xiaotian keenly noticed Brother Li's unusual behavior and glanced at him discreetly.

Brother Li snapped out of his daze, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace, his voice tinged with barely perceptible fear. "Thank... thank goodness! Miss is safe and sound!" But inside, his mind was in turmoil. "Damn it! How did that bitch survive?! This is trouble!"

The fleet quickly docked. Jiao Yu'er saw Jiao Xiaotian, her eyes reddening, and she called out with a hint of grievance, "Father!"

"Yu'er!" Jiao Xiaotian flashed to the shore and saw that although his daughter was disheveled, she was unharmed. His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was completely relieved.

Just then, a ruthless One Flash in Brother Li's eyes, who had been keeping his head down! Taking advantage of everyone's attention being Jiao Yu'er, he suddenly turned around and dashed towards the sea like an arrow, attempting to escape in the chaos!

"Grab him!" Jiao Yu'er reacted quickly and immediately shouted in a sweet voice!

"Hmph!" Jiao Xiaotian snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with icy light. "I've been on guard against you for a long time!" He didn't even turn around, but casually grabbed with his backhand!

An invisible hand suddenly appeared out of thin air, grabbing Brother Li, who had already plunged into the sea, and pulling him back like a chick, slamming him heavily to the ground!

Jiao Xiaotian then walked to the shore and looked at his daughter.

Jiao Yu'er looked at Brother Li, who was sprawled on the ground, her eyes filled with complex emotions. Finally, she bit her lip and said, "Father, when we were fighting the Fang Bone Shark... he... he abandoned me and ran away!"

"Spare me! Third Master! Miss! I... I was just confused! I was terrified!" Brother Li cried and kowtowed desperately, begging for mercy.

Jiao Xiaotian didn't even bother to glance at him, his gaze falling on the enormous carcass of the Fang Bone Shark beside him, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "The Fang Bone Shark... is dead? Then this..."

Jiao Yu'er quickly pointed to Dongfang Yueming, her voice filled with gratitude and a strange emotion. "Father! It was him! He saved me! He killed that Fang Bone Shark all by himself!"

Jiao Xiaotian then turned his gaze to Dongfang Yueming, who had been standing calmly to the side. Upon seeing him, even with his vast experience, he couldn't help but be shocked! So young! And... he was already at the Blood Replacement Realm?! To possess such strength at such a young age was simply unheard of!

Brother Li, sprawled on the ground, was so shocked his eyes nearly popped out! He never imagined that the kid whom the young lady had casually chosen and whom he had considered a burden was actually such a terrifying expert! No wonder... no wonder he dared to stay behind alone to face the Fang Bone Shark!

Jiao Xiaotian suppressed his surprise, put on a warm smile, and cupped his hands to Dongfang Yueming, saying, "Young brother, thank you for saving my daughter! I can't thank you enough! If you have any requests, please feel free to ask. As long as it's within the Jiao Clan's power, we will not refuse!" As he spoke, his eyes glanced intentionally or unintentionally between Dongfang Yueming and Jiao Yu'er, the meaning of which was self-evident, as if implying that the two were a perfect match, a match made in heaven.

"Father!" Jiao Yu'er blushed under her father's gaze, stamped her foot shyly, and secretly glanced at Dongfang Yueming.

Seeing this, Brother Li was utterly heartbroken.

Dongfang Yueming's heart stirred. "Qi Refining technique... If I could obtain it here, it would save me a lot of trouble. However, Qi Refining techniques are extremely precious; would the other party really give it away so easily?"

After a moment's thought, he decided to tell the truth, "I wish to Qi Refining, but Senior Jiao may not grant my request. My purpose in setting sail this time was to hunt high-level sea Mortal Beast in exchange for a ticket to the Central Continent. Now that I have obtained the Fang Bone Shark, I only wish to set sail as soon as possible."

Upon hearing that Dongfang Yueming was going to the Central Continent, Brother Li couldn't help but let out a sneer, though he spoke very softly, not daring to let Jiao Xiaotian hear. "The Central Continent? You think you can go there? You ignorant brat, if you go there, you'll probably die without even knowing how you died!"

Jiao Xiaotian frowned and advised, "Young brother, the Central Continent is fraught with danger, far more so than our remote place. With your talent, if you stay in the Great Han Dynasty, my Jiao Clan will certainly provide full support, and your future achievements will be limitless. Why bother..."

"Thank you for your kind offer, senior." Dongfang Yueming interrupted him, her Spirit Transformation distant and resolute. "However, there... someone is waiting for me there."

"Oh?" Jiao Xiaotian with some curiosity, "May I ask who this expert is? Would you mind telling me?"

Dongfang Yueming thought for a moment and asked, "Senior, do you know of any organization called ' Love Palace '?"

Jiao Xiaotian frowned, pondered for a moment, and finally shook his head. "The Love Palace? Forgive my ignorance, I've never heard of it."

Dongfang Yueming was not surprised.

"Very well." Seeing that Jiao Xiaotian Dongfang Yueming had made up his mind, Jiao Xiaotian stopped trying to persuade him. "Since you insist on going, young brother, I won't stop you. You've done enough to kill the Fang Bone Shark, so the Jiao Clan will cover your ticket!"

He waved his hand and ordered his men, "Men! Carry this Fang Bone Shark carcass onto the ship! Keep it safe!"

Immediately, Jiao Xiaotian announced loudly to the crowd, "Get on the ship! Let's return to the city!"