Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Alright!”
After recuperating for more than half a day, Jiang Yi’s injury had gotten somewhat better as he waited for the sky to turn dark. At least there was no longer any form of lacerating pain on his body. He soared and beckoned, “Let’s return to the Sky Thunder City first.”
Swish!
Thereupon, Feng Luan brought Jiang Xiaonu and followed suit. Yang Dong and the others had also turned into dozens of shooting star as they flew out from the White Tiger Island.
Some Black Wind Legion people had escaped. No one knew if it would attract the remaining mountain bandit groups over, and Jiang Yi didn’t dare to act carelessly. Now that he had managed to rescue Qian Wanguan back, he had to rush back to the Sky Thunder City immediately and return to their territory.
Everyone used the route they had come in to head back. They had already eliminated all the mountain bandits groups when they were making their way over. Therefore, it was a lot safer. Sure enough, the journey was very smooth even after they had flown for eight hours. They did not bump into any mountain bandits at all.
“Uh…”
Everyone flew to the shore, and Jiang Yi stared at the empty ocean before looking back at Yang Dong in doubt, “Yang Dong, where’s the Heaven Fate Boat? How are we going to return?”
“Chief Jiang!”
Yang Dong smiled bitterly, “The Heaven Fate Boat isn’t here at all times. Let’s head over to the stronghold of Red Sun Merchant Association and wait for their Heaven Fate Boat to pass by. Chief Jiang can be at ease. The stronghold is extremely safe. Peak-stage Heaven Monarchs were overseeing the stronghold. No one would dare to act recklessly.”
“Okay, lead the way!”
Jiang Yi waved his hand. Yang Dong brought everyone and flew towards the peak of a huge mountain. Before they even approached the mountain range, Jiang Yi discovered that several divine senses were sweeping over.
“Commander Hong Fu, I’m Yang Dong.”
Suddenly, Yang Dong yelled out and the divine senses vanished. The huge mountain range ahead of them flashed in radiance as its scenery suddenly changed. Soon, Jiang Yi saw several huge castles at the waist of the mountain.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Several people shot out from a castle, and they were led by a middle-stage Heaven Monarch. Yang Dong separated himself from the group and went forward to negotiate with the commander. He took out ten thousand celestial stones and handed it over before returning, “Chief Jiang. Everything is arranged. However, the Heaven Fate Boat will only arrive five days later. For the next five days, we can stay inside the castle. There shouldn’t be an issue.”
“Alright!”
Jiang Yi trusted Yang Dong as he led everyone and flew towards the castle located at the waist of the mountain majestically. The castle guards descended to the plaza before the castle and pointed to a small castle, “Chief Yang, all of you will be staying in this castle. You know the rules.”
“Yes. Many thanks, Commander Hong Fu.”
Yang Dong nodded his head. He stretched his hand out while pointing towards the small castle, “Chief Jiang, please!”
All of them walked towards the castle while Yang Dong briefed, “Chief Jiang, you mustn’t release your divine senses out to examine the other castles. Of course… the guests staying here wouldn’t examine us as well. We cannot enter any other castle other than the big castle outside. The big castle in the middle is similar to the city lord mansion in the Sky Thunder City. There are countless shops and restaurants within it. Furthermore, there are a lot of illegal goods. If Chief Jiang ever feels bored for these few days, you can head in there and take a look.”
To Jiang Yi, five days passed by within a blink of his eyes, and it just so happened that he needed to recuperate from his injuries. Therefore, he didn’t have the mood to stroll. After he led everyone in, he got Yang Dong to find a place for everyone before heading into a room with Jiang Xiaonu and Feng Luan. The Thearch Palace flashed as it released Qian Wanguan, Qing Yu, and Golden Flood Dragon out.
“Boss!”
“Young Master!”
When Qian Wanguan came out, he locked his gaze onto Jiang Yi. When he saw Jiang Yi’s face and neck were still filled with bloodstains, he revealed signs of shame as he replied, “Boss, it’s all my fault. I’m sorry…”
“Shut up!”
Jiang Yi opened up his eyes and replied in a stern voice, “In the future, don’t ever say you’re sorry. If so, don’t ever call me your Boss then. Alright, don’t be like a woman; acting shy or embarrassed. Go and arrange matters. I need to heal my injuries. We will talk about it after I have recuperated.”
Qian Wanguan shrunk his head back. Now that Jiang Yi had gotten angry, he didn’t dare to continue. His eyes turned red, and he was extremely touched. He clasped his fist towards Jiang Yi and brought Golden Flood Dragon out. Jiang Yi turned around and spoke to Feng Luan, Qing Yu, and Jiang Xiaonu, “All of you, take a rest first. You can just look for Wanguan if you wish to head out to play or stroll around. I need two days to heal my injuries.”
“It’s alright. Young Master can just focus on recuperating. I will be here accompanying you!”
Jiang Xiaonu shook her head. It was already a joy for her to be able to accompany Jiang Yi quietly. Feng Luan and Qing Yu had also indicated Jiang Yi to ignore them as they sat at aside.
Jiang Yi didn’t continue speaking and continued to heal his injuries while seated. An ordinary person would need 100 days to heal from grave injuries as most of his bones had been broken. Even if he had a top-notch recuperation elixir and a perfect body constitution, he still needed at least two days before he could make a complete recovery.
…
Indeed, the castle was very safe. Occasionally, there would be people flying here while some flying off, all of them still abide with the rules. Jiang Yi’s men didn’t go out as they stayed within the small castle and cultivated.
This was one of the Red Sun Merchant Association’s strongholds, and a peak-stage Heaven Monarch was overseeing it. No one dared to act recklessly, and there wasn’t any mountain bandits group that dared to launch an attack here. The Red Sun Merchant Association’s reputation was well-known throughout the whole White Dragon Archipelago. Unless one no longer wished to earn a living in the Gods Bestow Tribe, no one would dare to assault their stronghold.
The two days passed by very quickly, and Jiang Yi had fully recovered from his injuries. He took a shower and changed into clean clothes before gathering the over 60 Heaven Monarchs to the hall. He waved his hand, “This time, I’m thankful for everyone’s help. Wanguan, once we returned, grant every one of them a million celestial stones!”
Countless Heaven Monarchs shuddered, and their eyes were filled with astonishment. Isn’t Jiang Yi too lavish? One million celestial stones were equivalent to a hundred thousand merits. They would be able to buy a house in any small city and spend their whole life cultivating in the city.
Of course…
It didn’t mean that Yang Dong and the others didn’t have a hundred thousand merits. Originally, when they were following Big Sister Bell, Chief Ying, and the others, they had also obtained some celestial stones and merits; but this time, they didn’t contribute much. Ultimately, all of them would have been killed by the Black Wind Legion if it wasn’t because of Jiang Yi. Yet, Jiang Yi was giving out millions of celestial stones at once. Wasn’t this too forthright? There were more than 60 of them which equates to over 60 million celestial stones!
“En! I will take note of it!”
The corner of Qian Wanguan’s mouth twitched with heartache. However, he responded with a smile immediately. He swept his gaze across the astonished people and spoke heavily, “Still aren’t thanking Chief Jiang?”
“Thank you, Chief Jiang. We are willing to risk our lives for you.”
All of them clasped their fist in salutations. The gaze they looked at Jiang Yi became more respectful.
Strong, loyal, and forthright!
Who were they to follow if they weren’t going to follow such a boss? This time, those who had followed Jiang Yi had basically served under him. At this very moment, all of them were determined to follow Jiang Yi for life.
“Keke. All of you can have a rest. Let’s go to the castle for a stroll first.”
Jiang Yi nodded his head and brought Feng Luan, Jiang Xiaonu, Qing Yu, Qian Wanguan, and Golden Flood Dragon out as they made their way towards the biggest castle. He patted onto the fatty’s shoulder when he saw the corner of Qian Wanguan’s mouth was still twitching. He whispered, “Are you still in distress about 60 million celestial stones? Hehe… this time, we have made a huge profit. Just the ancient divine essence ring on Gui Ying alone had reached 300 million.
“Furthermore, there are a lot of treasures as well. Besides, there are still a lot of ancient divine essence rings that have yet to be examined. If everything adds up, I estimate that we would earn at least 400 to 500 million celestial stones. Later on, when we go inside the castle, I can buy all of you anything you want. Chief Jiang shall spend generously today.”
“400 to 500 million?”
Qian Wanguan, Qing Yu, Feng Luan, and Golden Flood Dragon inhaled in a breath of cold air. Meanwhile, Jiang Xiaonu blinked her eyes as if she couldn’t understand the meaning behind the figures. Very quickly, Qian Wanguan grinned and laughed, “Boss, you had said so yourself. Later on, I will buy pseudo-divine battle armor so that I can be as awe-inspiring as you.”
“Haha. I will buy it for you as long as we can find one today!”
Jiang Yi laughed. He was in a good mood. Celestial stones were second to what he had gotten. This time, he had obtained an attack-type pseudo-divine artifact. Once he had refined it, his fighting strength would certainly soar. With the Thunder Fire Divine Shield, there was nothing for him to be afraid of even if a group of middle-stage Heaven Monarchs was to besiege him right now.
The five of them walked into the castle. Jiang Yi was jolted when he swept his gaze out. He swallowed a mouth of saliva before speaking, “It’s actually so bustling in such a small merchant association’s stronghold. There’re at least a thousand of shops here, right?”
“Hehe!”
Qian Wanguan pointed to the second level and replied, “This is the biggest black market in the White Tiger Island. There are a lot of transcending saint artifact in the second level, and I suppose there should be pseudo-divine artifact as well. Hehe. Boss, you had said so yourself. You will buy it for me if there’s any…”
