Chapter 1018 - Brave Women (1/2)
Chapter 1018: Brave Women
Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
Friendly wind blew amid the blue sea under the beautiful sun of the blue sky. A black helicopter equipped with state-of-the-art military equipment flew northeastward of the ninth deserted island like a goshawk overlooking the sea surface. Inside the cabin, Tang Xiu held binoculars to observe the sea underneath, looking for the liner that drifted alone in the nearby waters.
When the helicopter was about to run out of fuel a few hours later and he couldn’t find the traces of the liner, he had no choice but to return to the ninth deserted island.
Ah, forget it.
Although Tang Xiu was curious about this mysterious person who was proficient in music, he faintly had a hunch that the other party was friendly and not an enemy. That person wouldn’t have helped him otherwise back in Bangkok. After he put this issue to the back of his mind, he went back to deal with the current concern—the situation on the ninth deserted island. It was because he had issued an order to station two men on other islands in the surrounding to observe the nearby waters in secret and the others to leave the ninth deserted island. Hence, a liner then came from other places to transport his men.
“Cut some trees and build some houses. Make it look like a base as soon as possible.”
After issuing this order, Tang Xiu handed the command to Mo Awu, Jin Shi, Tang An, and Ji Chimei who had caught up. With the super powerful Ji Chimei at the helm, latent dangers could be said to not exist even if the enemy consisted of a large number of Nascent Soul Stage experts. Only then did Tang Xiu feel more relieved and assured.
Half a day later, Tang Xiu returned to Nine Dragons Island. Just as the helicopter landed, he saw Tang 28 and four other boys sitting cross-legged on the shore. Each of them seemed to be eight years of age. Aside from Tang 28, the other four looked dignified and strong. It was rather obvious that they were excellent seedlings.
“Grand Master.”
Upon seeing Tang Xiu’s arrival, Gu Xiaoxue came forward and asked, “What are your plans next, Grand Master? Are you leaving Nine Dragons Island, or commanding the battle on the ninth deserted island?”
Tang Xiu shook his head and said, “From the current situation analysis, the world’s major forces shouldn’t be coming here, so our men won’t have a clash with them in a short period of time. I’m going back to the mainland since it’s September and Shanghai University has begun schooling. I need to report to the campus. Also, there’s something I need to verify.”
Gu Xiaoxue nodded and said, “Ms. Zhang also wants to go back to China, Grand Master. Would you like to take her back together?”
“Yeah. She’ll go back with me.” Tang Xiu nodded and said, “She’s a modern person, after all, and she must keep living her current life. When she can understand our world and customs thoroughly, I’ll bring her back to Nine Dragons Island. Also, only tell Yan’er after she’s finished recuperating from injuries. I won’t tell her that I’m leaving now since she’s in seclusion.”
“I’ll pass your message to Master,” replied Gu Xiaoxue. “Also, what about Mo Awu and Jin Shi, Grand Master? You assigned them to stand guard on the ninth deserted island, so who will go back with you? Someone needs to follow you.”
“It’s fine now this time.” Tang Xiu shook his head and smilingly said, “I’m going back with Tang 28 and his four companions. They can take care of some trivial things for me.”
Gu Xiaoxue, however, hesitated and said, “I know their strength is good since they are at the Foundation Establishment Stage. But they are too young and there are a lot of things inconvenient for them to do. Do you want to bring one more man?”
“No need.” Tang Xiu shook his head.
Shortly after, Tang Xiu visited the training ground in the southeast area. 842 children who had broken through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining and 128 more at the late-stage of Qi Refining had been concentrated here, all sitting cross-legged on the big training ground and silently cultivating.
There were also two boys and girls, members of child soldiers, who had broken through to the early-stage of Foundation Establishment. They were sitting on four square stone platforms two meters in width and half a meter high.
“Cease cultivating. Everyone, stand up!”
Wearing a black uniform, the cold-looking Wolfhead immediately shouted upon seeing Tang Xiu’s arrival. His voice was like a mighty bell that spread over the entire training ground.
974 child soldiers who were grouped in this place opened their eyes in that instant, getting up and standing straight as their eyes trained at Tang Xiu.
“Boss!”
They had all seen Tang Xiu and each of them even had his photo, the Master whom they must pledge their loyalty for life to.
Tang Xiu glanced at them as he nodded with satisfaction and spoke aloud, “You all should have heard that the Tang Sect has been officially established. The sect’s rules will be more perfect. Those of you who have been brought to Nine Dragons Island yet haven’t had the opportunity to join the sect don’t need to worry. All the children here will become the official juniors of the Tang Sect!
“You’re all good children and you also have a good aptitude for cultivation. You’ll become the pillars of the Tang Sect in the future. But if you want to pass the test and succeed in becoming a member of the Tang Sect, then prove your worth. You can prove yourself by two means: first is performing your duty. The bigger your merit, the more likely you’ll join the Tang Sect in the future. Secondly, your cultivation must advance to the Golden Core Stage.
“Disciples needed by the Tang Sect are those powerful experts. We don’t need garbage. You can stand out from the tens of thousands of children soldiers, yet the weakest among you have broken through the mid-stage of Qi Refining. That means you’re all worthy to be fostered and trained. I’ll give you special training for the next three days and you can expect to face bitter, tiresome, and dangers in this training. Endure it and face it bravely for me!”
At this moment, Tang Xiu exposed his cold and ruthless side because he was perfectly clear that these children could go all out and devote themselves to cultivation if they were under pressure. It was the only way for them to have a better chance to survive when they must risk their lives in life and death battles in the future.