Chapter 3956: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind (Third Update)
Chapter 3956: Chapter 3956: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind (Third Update)
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On an island full of crimson trees within the Vicious Sea, a young man with a frivolous expression, somewhat effeminate features, and a pair of golden vertical pupils was chatting and laughing with a woman in a room. At this moment, the sound of footsteps came from outside the door, and a man stepped into the room, reporting to the effeminate young man:
"Lord, a man named Li Shan seeks an audience. He says he is from Black Fin Island."
The vertical-pupil man raised an eyebrow and said: "Li Shan from Black Fin Island? What’s he here for? Let him in."
With that, the woman sensibly withdrew from the room.
Soon, a pale-faced Li Shan arrived before the vertical-pupil young man and smiled: "Li Shan from Black Fin Island, greetings to the Golden Pupil King."
The vertical-pupil man was indeed the owner of this island and also the leader of the Golden Pupil Pirate Group, known as the Golden Pupil King, Xu Ling.
However, the Golden Pupil Pirate Group was not considered a significant power within the Vicious Sea, and Xu Ling was merely a late-stage Qiankun Realm existence.
Xu Ling and Li Shan had some acquaintance; they had cooperated several times before entering the Vicious Sea, committing numerous bloody crimes. Later, Xu Ling was pursued by the Law Enforcement Hall and forced to flee into the Vicious Sea. At that time, Li Shan had even thought gloatingly, "Xu Ling probably won’t last long in a place like the Vicious Sea..."
Yet, unexpectedly, Li Shan himself later followed Xu Ling’s footsteps into the Vicious Sea. After wandering for a period, faced with formidable ferocious beasts and pirates more ruthless than them, he had no choice but to join the Black Fin Pirate Group.
Later, by chance, he discovered that Xu Ling, whom he thought wouldn’t survive long, had already advanced to the late-stage Qiankun Realm and even developed his own power in the Vicious Sea, while he, Li Shan, had to obey that fool Shi Fei...
Most coincidentally, the island Xu Ling resided on was not far from where the Black Fin Group had engaged in battle with the Beihan Commerce.
At this moment, Xu Ling looked at Li Shan, his eyes flickered slightly: "You’re injured?"
Li Shan replied indifferently: "Nearly died. Of the entire Black Fin Group, only Shi Fei and I survived, and Shi Fei is seriously injured."
Upon hearing this, Xu Ling looked extremely shocked and said: "What did you say? The Black Fin Group is annihilated? What exactly happened?"
The Black Fin Group was among the major pirate groups in the Vicious Sea, with the Black Fin King Shi Fei being a notable presence even among late-stage Qiankun Realm practitioners, having even tamed a late-stage Qiankun Realm ferocious beast!
Such a major pirate group being annihilated?
Could it be that Lin Jianqing from the West Sea finally made a move?
Xu Ling’s expression slightly changed; if that lunatic Lin Jianqing really came to the Vicious Sea, he might have to restrain himself a bit...
Li Shan’s lips curled into a mocking smile: "Shi Fei wanted to rob a Beihan Commerce ship, but he clearly underestimated his opponent. In the end, the merchant ship exploded, not only taking down the entire Black Fin Pirate Group but also leaving him seriously injured.
What’s laughable is that even so, he has not chosen to heal but continues to chase that fleeing woman..."
Upon hearing this, Xu Ling’s eyes flickered uncertainly. Just recently, he had indeed sensed an incredibly terrifying explosion on the island. Moreover, his golden pupils possessed superpowers, capable of discerning various faint energy fluctuations and auras; Li Shan indeed bore residual energy from an explosion, he was probably not lying.
He paused for a moment before speaking: "Why are you telling me this?"
Li Shan pointed to his own shoulder and said: "Do you know who left this wound?"
Xu Ling took a look at the wound on Li Shan’s shoulder, his golden eyes lighting up: "It doesn’t seem to be a wound from the explosion; it still carries Shi Fei’s presence. Was it made by Shi Fei?"
Li Shan’s eyes reflected a snakelike glint as he said: "Indeed! Now, do you know why I’m telling you this? Because I want Shi Fei dead!!!
Shi Fei has been led to the Soul-devouring Island under my arrangements. Golden Pupil King, would you like to join forces with me again? I happen to know that Shi Fei has a Heavenly Rejuvenation Pill, which is quite beneficial for martial artists advancing to the Primordial Origin Realm, not to mention, aren’t you always fond of women?
On the Soul-devouring Island, there’s not only a Heavenly Rejuvenation Pill but also a great beauty from the Beihan Commerce, Qin Hongyue..."
In Xu Ling’s golden pupils, an intensely fervent look suddenly flashed. The two exchanged a glance, and a familiar smile appeared on both their faces, seemingly returning to the days of wrongdoing in the Chenyue Sea.
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Shi Fei was walking on the Soul-devouring Island, his eyes filled with extreme vigilance as he meticulously observed everything around him, constantly guarding against unknown dangers while also searching for the traces left by Ye Chen and Qin Hongyue.
With his divine soul unusable, he had no choice but to track his prey using primitive methods.
However, Shi Fei was not completely without an advantage. He had stayed in the Vicious Sea for so long that even his bloodline had mutated, and his senses far surpassed those of ordinary human cultivators.
Shi Fei continually sniffed the air, speeding through the jungle. After several hours, his divine soul felt a wave of dizziness, and his body became a bit colder, causing his steps to gradually hesitate. Searching for someone on this Soul-devouring Island was like looking for a needle in a haystack, making him secretly harbor the thought of retreat...
No matter how good a woman is, one must be alive to have any use.
But just at this moment, a glimmer of joy appeared in his one eye!
He smelled a hint of blood!
Moreover, it seemed to be human blood!
Right now, the only humans on this Soul-devouring Island, apart from Qin Hongyue and that damned kid, who else could it be?
Thinking of Ye Chen, Shi Fei’s expression grew even more ferocious; after finding Qin Hongyue and Ye Chen, he must torture Ye Chen to death in front of Qin Hongyue in an extremely cruel manner!
With this thought, his figure moved, flying toward the direction from which the blood scent came!
At this moment, a cold smile emerged on Ye Chen’s face as he said: "The fish has bitten the hook."
Soon, a young man’s back appeared before Shi Fei’s eyes; it was the one who had taken Qin Hongyue away!
With a fierce grin, Shi Fei’s eyes gleamed with a savage light, but he didn’t attack immediately. Instead, his body instantly darkened, using some Concealing Technique, and silently began approaching Ye Chen.
The reason he did so was because he hadn’t seen Qin Hongyue!
Even though, in Shi Fei’s view, he could easily crush Ye Chen, he couldn’t guarantee that Ye Chen would reveal Qin Hongyue’s whereabouts.
And Qin Hongyue was the true reason he ventured into the Soul-devouring Island!
Shi Fei knew that although Ye Chen and Qin Hongyue were not together now, this kid would eventually return to Qin Hongyue’s side. As long as he followed him, he could find Qin Hongyue!
At that time...
Thinking this, a more intense smile appeared on Shi Fei’s terrifying face.