Chapter 635 Arrival At Heavenly Wind (1/2)

The bloodshot eyes of HuangFu Jun shone with a blazing heat as he thought of how he could finally meet the girl of his dreams after so many years. Thinking of the peerless beauty that he missed day and night, he couldn't help but be agitated. When he recalled how Shui ManKong had the hidden intention of giving him his blessing, HuangFu Jun couldn't keep himself from shaking. His dream of many years was just about to turn into reality, making this aristocratic young n.o.ble a little impatient.

”We're finally here.” Ling Tian breathed out once comfortably. Smelling the scent of earth from afar, as well as looking at the scenery of the huge continent before him, Ling Tian was a little excited. To our young n.o.ble Ling Tian, the life on board was simply too boring. While the scenery offered by the sea and skies were enough to leave you intoxicated, you would still get tired of it after looking often, let alone every day and night. In addition, he had to stay beside a peerless beauty but was unable to satisfy his desires, and this made Ling Tian feel extremely suppressed. Even little Ling Tian was standing up straight every day in protest...

If it wasn't for the fact that Shui QianRou set down strict rules that all the Shui Family warriors were to remain below the deck and not come out, Ling Tian's life would be even more miserable.

Beside Ling Tian was a weirdly dressed Ling Jian, however, his back was still ramrod straight as always.

”Say, Ah'Jian, what expression do you think those kids will have the moment they see us?” Ling Tian laughed out as he breathed in the cool sea breeze.

”I believe they will immediately start crying.” Ling Jian could also not control the smile slipping out from his lips.

”Really? How about we make a bet? I say that they will not cry, do you dare to bet with me? The loser will strip naked and run around the Heavenly Wind Continent, how about that?” Ling Tian sn.i.g.g.e.red as he held onto his chin, a weird light s.h.i.+ning in his eyes.

”Nope.” Ling Jian s.h.i.+vered once before shaking his head. What a joke, ever since young, he had never won a bet against this young n.o.ble before...

Run naked? Ling Jian's skin was not so thick. Secretly glancing at Ling Tian, he nodded his head with certainty. He believed that with the thickness of his young n.o.ble's skin, he would not turn red even if he were to strip naked and run around the Heavenly Wind Continent. Furthermore, with his current cultivation, even if he were to really run naked, who could actually even catch a glimpse of him?

The tiny black dot on the horizon gradually grew larger, and the shape of the fleet grew clearer in everybody's eyes as it neared the sh.o.r.e.

The Shui Family disciples had already formed two rows to stand on the two sides of the stone steps. This time, those from the Shui Family that had come were the elites and had undergone rigorous training. All of them were solemn and dignified, fully concentrated on the task at hand. HuangFu Jun even shamelessly went up to Shui ManCheng's side to line up, walking down together to await Shui QianRou's fleet of s.h.i.+ps.

It was unsure if the Shui and HuangFu families were afraid of the Sky Alliance or that they were out of everyone's line of sight, but no one noticed that all of the Sky Alliance members had unknowingly gotten off their horses, standing quietly at the side. Their three masked heads all had emotional looks within their eyes as they gazed at the boat which had just stopped, as though waiting for a VIP.

Bugle horns of welcome resounded everywhere, as a peerless beauty walked out of the s.h.i.+p's hold like an immortal fairy exiting her dwelling. She elegantly took a step out, and even when faced with a thousand eyes on the sh.o.r.e staring at her, the iciness present on her face did not lessen one bit. She continued to exude the haughty demeanor of a n.o.ble lady, like the unrestrained clouds and sea, far beyond one's reach.

”We welcome the little princess back!” All of the Shui Family warriors raised their voices and shouted at once. The sound traveled out for miles.

A brief glimpse of pain flashed through Shui QianRou's eyes, as well as an ineffable sense of dreariness. Upon thinking of her dearest brother Shui QianHuan, who now lay alone in the cold six feet underground at Heavenly Star Continent, she could not help but sigh. Only after the pain had pa.s.sed did she finally step down slowly. All the warriors of the Shui Family on board the s.h.i.+p were extremely excited, the sight of their homeland filling their eyes. They followed behind Shui QianRou as they descended, packed like sardines.

Under Ling Tian's workings, while the Shui Family had lost over 60% of their men in Heavenly Star, they had finally set down a foundation inside the continent in return. Furthermore, they had received the acknowledgment of the local power, the Ling Family, and so they could be considered to have fulfilled their ancestors' wishes in a certain manner. Just based on this merit, no matter the number of men they sacrificed, it was no longer important.

Shui ManCheng was furious in his heart. However, he could be considered a wily old fox, as his face did not even reveal half of his thoughts or expressions. He walked out from the cheering crowd, and warmly called out, ”Niece QianRou must have suffered in his journey. Going all the way to Heavenly Star, engaging in numerous battles and then constructing a rock solid foundation over there, your merits are undeniably high. This calls for a celebration!”

Shui QianRou lightly bowed at the waist as she replied, ”I thank Third Uncle for his praise. To toil for a foundation is for the future descendants of the Shui Family, so how could I dare to claim credit for myself! To think that Third Uncle would actually come personally to welcome QianRou when she returns really fills me with grat.i.tude. Furthermore, on this journey, we've lost many an elite disciple and soldier, so how could QianRou be able to accept any sort of praise? Cousin QianJiang even unfortunately lost his life due to an a.s.sa.s.sination over there. Every time I think of it, I feel as though there were a thousand knives cutting through my heart. I'm unable to fully convey the pain I feel.”

The facial muscles on Shui ManCheng's face kept twitching violently as his eyes grew sharp. He clenched his teeth before revealing a bright smile, but it got twisted somehow to look ferocious instead. From the countless letters sent back, how could he not know the exact circ.u.mstances behind his son's death? If anyone dared say that Shui QianRou had no part in it, he would definitely not believe it! However, right now he was hearing Shui QianRou speak of it in such a carefree tone, so how could he not have hatred in his heart?

”QianJiang sacrificed himself for his family, that was only natural. Rou'er, don't put it in your heart. While this Third Uncle here might grieve, I'm actually proud of him.” Within Shui ManCheng's level tone, a hint of killing intent leaked out, as though it could not be suppressed.

”That's right. But for cousin QianJiang to pa.s.s on without even leaving a descendant for Third Uncle, just leaving for the yellow springs, even the heavens pity you.” Shui QianRou spoke in a voice filled with guilt.

When it came to the topic of having no one to succeed his family line, Shui ManCheng finally could hold it in no longer. His face was black as a thundercloud, and he almost vomited blood in anger. It was only through hyperventilating a few times did he finally calm himself down to say, ”It must have been a hard journey on your way back, so let's return to our place early for a rest. If there's anything to report, we can put it off till later.”

Shui QianRou nodded in reply, ”Third Uncle is right. Any matters will be cleared in the future.” As she spoke, she walked down with her head held high.

Shui ManCheng's face was ashen as he suddenly asked in a sinister tone, ”Why is there only niece present? Did QianHuan not return this time?”

A painful smile tugged on the corners of her mouth. Shui QianRou halted but did not turn around, instead softly replying, ”Elder brother's wounds are serious. Luckily, heaven had blessed him well enough to be taken away by Heavenly Justice of the Beyond Heavens Sect for treatment. I believe it will not be long before he returns. As for what belongs to him, others need not think about it, neither will it be much use to do so.” After saying these words she suddenly turned around, two cold beams of light s.h.i.+ning from her eyes. Just like Shui ManCheng, hers were full of killing intent!

Both uncle and niece stared at each other, not breaking eye contact. From each other's eyes, they could see the deep grudge and hatred each party had for each other!

It was only after a long time that Shui QianRou snorted and broke the contact. She turned around and walked away with light steps. Shui ManCheng was left there, his fists balled up. When he went down the stone steps, his feet left indents in the hard rock.

”Shui... Miss Shui, you're finally back?” A pleasantly surprised and slightly incoherent speech sounded out suddenly. ”I... I believe that you must have suffered.”

Shui QianRou's face sank, and she did not even bother putting up with the pretenses as she snapped, ”Young n.o.ble HuangFu, please show some respect. Am I someone you can casually mention just like that?”

HuangFu Jun was originally dizzy with happiness, but after hearing the snappish tone in Shui QianRou's voice in such a crowded venue, this was obviously not giving him any face whatsoever! His face turned dark, and he couldn't help angrily replying, ”Sister Rou, you might not be aware of this, but Uncle Shui has already agreed to our marriage. Me coming to fetch you today is through the consent of your father. In the near future, my house will prepare the betrothal gift, and we will be wed as husband and wife. What sort of words can I not say?”

”Get wed? Are you still dreaming?! Are you even worthy?!!” Shui QianRou let out a derisive laugh and continued in a disgusted tone, ”HuangFu Jun, stop having the dreams of a fool. It's impossible for me to agree to this betrothal and marriage! Even if all the other men in this world were to perish, I still would not choose to marry such an obscene person like you!” A cold smile then surfaced on her face as she added in disdain, ”Did you think those b.l.o.o.d.y atrocities you commit in secret would really be hidden forever?”

HuangFu Jun's handsome face turned totally red, but he had no way to argue back. He had been blessed with good looks, and for him, so long as he met someone which caught his eye, even if they locked themselves inside their rooms, or even had a partner, they would still be unable to escape from his evil clutches. He had destroyed quite a number of ladies in the past few years. In addition, because of the growing strength of his HuangFu Family the past few years, no one could control him, allowing him to get away scot-free. Right now, a venomous look shot through his eyes as he thought, Don't get too happy, s.l.u.t! The moment this daddy gets you into my family, when I press on top of your body, then you'll understand my prowess! However, his mouth sang a different tune, ”Sister Rou, marriage is a big affair and is typically according to the wishes of our parents. Since the match has been decided, it is not something that either of us can interfere with any longer. Since your father has already agreed, then whether you have any opinions or disagreements, they're useless at this juncture.”

If it was the past her, Shui QianRou would definitely panic at this point. However, knowing that Ling Tian was together with her in Heavenly Wind Continent, her heart was right now as stable as Mount Tai. How could she take the words of HuangFu Jun to heart? She only laughed out coldly as she retorted, ”Is that so?” Before waiting for his reply, she had already brushed past him, walking far ahead.

Staring at her merciless back, grinding sounds came from the mouth of HuangFu Jun.

Forcibly restraining herself from turning back to look at that person's reaction, Shui QianRou chose to silently continue to walk ahead. She knew that right now, Ling Tian was probably no longer on the boat, and neither was he inside her own squad. Even if she were to turn her head now, she probably could no longer catch a glimpse of him.

After parting ways today, the next time we meet will probably be a month later, right? And this time, I will have to engage in the endless politics and mental battles back at home. Just the thought of it would make one weary! A sudden sense of sadness struck Shui QianRou.

The crowd that had just arrived on sh.o.r.e started to climb up their horses. As for Shui QianRou, she also straddled her own handsome white horse, slowly moving forward. HuangFu Jun had on a dark expression, as he carefully bid farewell to the heads of the Sky Alliance before shameless following behind Shui QianRou like a l.u.s.tful toad.

However, HuangFu Jun's heart was still filled with some happiness. To think that he actually was fortunate enough to come across the three mysterious heads of the Sky Alliance, and even leave some sort of impression with them! If he could take this relations.h.i.+p one step further, and get into their good books, most likely his family would rise in strength again! This time, when he returned home, he would immediately discuss this with his father.

The poor HuangFu Jun did not know that a pair of cold eyes had actually rested on him for a long time. Beside Tian ZhiYi, there was another black-robed man seated atop a horse, staring at HuangFu Jun the whole time. An interested look could be seen in his eyes, as he mumbled to himself, ”HuangFu aristocratic family? The number two power of the Heavenly Wind Continent? This indeed sounds like an interesting toy! I originally thought that I would be bored to death here, but now I need not fear boredom!”

The three mysterious heads were accompanying the black-robed man, and when they heard his words, all of them exchanged an 'I knew this would happen' look with the others before laughing. Seeing at the receding back of HuangFu Jun, all three pairs of eyes looked at him as though they had seen a little puppy that they were free to bully!

If a knowledgeable person was present, they would have recognized at first glance that where the black-robed person was situated was exactly at the core of the leaders from the Sky Alliance! Furthermore, his current position of that black-robed man was such that no matter how he turned, his vision would not be blocked, but at the same time, they closed off any way that would allow a would-be a.s.sa.s.sin to reach the man.

If a professional a.s.sa.s.sin was to see this scene, they would immediately tell that the positions of the three leaders were that of bodyguards! And as for where each of their eyes were positioned, covering all directions, this showed just how high the status of the black-robed man was in their hearts!

What sort of person would have such a high rank that even the famed Sky Alliance of the Heavenly Wind Continent, as well as their most mysterious three leaders, would deign to act like slaves?

A sharp cry sounded, and the subordinates of Sky Alliance actually got onto their horses simultaneously, with uniform movements, everyone all sitting atop their horses with ramrod straight backs. Before they came, the three heads had already warned them that during this mission, they had to be at their best behavior and highest energy levels. If anyone were to embarra.s.s them, then they would only meet with the fate of being thrown out from the Sky Alliance!

In addition, this was the first time the three heads had treated a matter so seriously. All 800 of them were on tenterhooks, afraid that their performance would cause them to become guinea pigs. In the event that one of them was used to set an example and expelled from the Sky Alliance, he might as well commit suicide and be done with it.

It was unknown when it started, but the sky had darkened with heavy black clouds with arcs of lightning constantly flas.h.i.+ng within them, as though heralding a storm of epic proportions. All 800 of them, however, remained unmoving atop their horses, awaiting the next command!

Looking at all of them, Tian ZhiYi was gratified. As he saw Ling Tian's eyes reveal a sense of appreciation, he finally relaxed some of the tension in his heart.

Ever since he reached the sh.o.r.e, Ling Tian had not addressed them once, causing Tian ZhiYi and his brothers to feel extremely pressured. They were unaware whether the young n.o.ble was unsatisfied with any area, but after looking into his eyes, the burden they felt was finally eased.

With a light smile on his face, Ling Tian nodded and galloped off, leading the pack. Directly behind him, Ling Jian was just like his shadow, only half a horse behind him as he followed closely!

Tian ZhiYi waved his whip, bellowing out, ”Set off!” before following suit.

800 people were split into platoons of 100 each, all orderly following behind, and in an instant, the entire area was filled with the sound of hoofbeats like a thunderstorm. Great clouds of dust rolled up towards the sky! In less than a minute, they had actually caught up to the tail of the Shui Family members, and yet they seemed to have no intention to slow down.

Shui ManCheng already had some anger within his eyes, but after thinking about it, he weighed the costs and benefits before lifting up his whip and commanding the Shui Family members to s.h.i.+ft towards the side, allowing the Sky Alliance members to pa.s.s.

Their millennium-old enemy, the Yu Family, was about to arrive. If they chose to offend the Sky Alliance at this time, it would be as good as signing their own death warrant!

Shui QianRou was not aware of the reason, and could not help but furrow her brows as she furiously asked, ”Why should we give way to them?”

Shui ManCheng coldly laughed, as he indifferently replied, ”Those three are the heads of the Sky Alliance! Do you want all of us to be buried here? If niece wishes to be skewered by them, then your third uncle here will not prevent your desire!”

”Sky Alliance!” Shui QianRou snorted coldly, but deep inside she felt a little sad. Since when was the Shui Family be reduced to even having to give away to others?

Her limpid eyes could not help but gaze furiously behind at the approaching troops, but after glancing at the lead figure, she only saw the rider look straight into her eyes before a mischievous twinkle shone as he suddenly flashed past her figure.

”Ah?!” Shui QianRou stood still in shock, so it turned out to be this detestable fellow! She hmphed in annoyance as she broke eye contact. Her meaning was simple: When I next meet you, I'll make sure you suffer! To think that this hateful guy had kept her in the dark for such a long time!