The sea creature was injured and its body was covered in black aura. He fled into shallow waters near the island.
The girl chased them, but was eventually caught by a hunter who was ready, using a net specially designed to catch aquatic creatures.
It was said that the net was made from deep sea black iron and a type of forbidden rune, and the spiritual power of aquatic creatures would be suppressed to the point where it would barely function.
As for the reason for his arrest, no one knows. The islanders are very secretive; they wouldn’t even reveal a word to their old acquaintances they used to drink tea with.
I’ve tried it with a few people, and as soon as I mention this, they just shut up and leave.
Xuanzhenzi’s words made David frown even more.
The fact that the nets were specifically designed to control aquatic life suggests that the capture was planned in advance, rather than a spontaneous decision.
Even the cultivators who earned their living at sea all year round did not know the reason, which showed that the mastermind behind it had kept the information very strictly a secret.
David’s gaze returned to the girl.
His expression increasingly showed pain—fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, running down his pale blue brow and dripping onto his blue and white striped shirt, leaving dark spots.
His lips were pressed tightly, his lips were pale, and his body was shaking slightly. The shaking was very subtle, like a candle flame flickering in the wind.
Then it became clear, spreading from his shoulders to his arms, vibrating along his fingertips that were tightly bound by the rope.
The pain did not come from external wounds, but rather from the constant oppression of aquatic creatures that left the waters due to the laws of nature.
He could feel his spiritual power being continuously drained, his life force quickly disappearing like sand slipping from between his fingers. With every breath he held, his vitality grew dimmer.
He could hear his heartbeat slowly slowing down, and he could feel the sea air drifting away.
It was as if the receding tide had taken away all his strength.
If this continued, he wouldn’t last more than half an hour.
The elegantly dressed man remained seated on the high dais, leisurely sipping a cup of emerald green spiritual tea, as if none of this bothered him.
His gaze occasionally swept over the girl, but it was as if he was looking at merchandise waiting to be sold in a shop, without any emotional fluctuations.
Several cultivators wearing gorgeous robes sat beside him, each with a calm demeanor and a cultivation level of at least the first rank of the Great Luo Golden Immortal. They were definitely the core force of Bibo Island.
David’s eyebrows furrowed even more.
He couldn’t help but step forward, and a gray chaotic force condensed in his palm, turning into a layer of warm light, which he gently directed towards the girl.
The power was not great, but it carried the primordial attribute of chaotic power, which could temporarily isolate him from the oppression of some heavenly laws, giving him a little breathing room.
The gray light, like a thin veil of mist, drifted soundlessly towards the girl.
However, just as the gray light approached the stone pillar, a golden palm strike struck down from the platform, precisely scattering the gray light into the air.
The well-dressed man put down his tea cup, slowly stood up, and his golden gaze, like two sharp swords, fell on David.
Then, with an air of undeniable authority, he said, “Young man, I advise you not to interfere in other people’s affairs.”
David returned his gaze: “He was almost killed. If we hadn’t stepped in to help him block the law’s suppression, he wouldn’t have lasted more than half an hour.”
“That’s his business.”
The well-dressed man remained calm, even with a hint of amusement, as if David’s words were just a child’s naive question: “As an outsider cultivator, you’d better stay where you are and watch this show. Some complicated matters are not for you to deal with.”
When the two faced each other, the chatter around them fell silent for a moment, and the gaze that had been on the water girl turned to David.
Some people whispered among themselves, while others pointed and whispered, but they quickly turned their attention back to the stone pillar.
David was silent for a moment, then withdrew his hand.
He could indeed feel that the well-dressed man had immeasurable cultivation, at least at the second rank of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.
Making a hasty move before your opponent has revealed all his cards will only make matters worse.
He retreated back into the crowd, but his fingers never left the hilt of the Dragon Slayer Sword.
The girl’s breathing became more rapid, her body curled up slightly, and she almost fainted.
His gaze became increasingly blurry, like a phosphorescent light that would fade at the bottom of the sea.
FAQ Novel
Q: What unexpected event occurs within David?
A: His previously dormant water power, located in his dantian, suddenly begins to throb and resonate intensely upon seeing the water girl.
Q: How does the water girl react to David?
A: She perceives an ancient and pure aura of the aquatic race coming from him, causing her surprise and confusion, despite him being a human.
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