Chapter 334
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Chapter 334: Shadows on the Sea Surface
Boom—!!
The massive waves crashed against the rocky shore, producing a thunderous roar as four figures plummeted from the high wall, rapidly descending along the sheer cliff!
Just as the four were about to hit the ocean’s surface, Lin Qiye took a deep breath and spoke again:
“The great roc rises with the wind, soaring straight up to ninety thousand miles!”
Boom—!
A fierce wind suddenly arose.
The terrifying updraft halted Lin Qiye and the others’ rapid descent, lifting them forcefully and sweeping their bodies toward the other side of the sea!
The waves, whipped by the gale, left long white streaks behind them as they soared like arrows suspended in mid-air, whistling past!
Lin Qiye’s blood-red clothing flapped loudly in the wind. He turned back to look; the colossal structure standing on the island was gradually receding from them.
Before them lay the vast and free ocean.
Baili Pangpang suddenly caught sight of something and turned to look at another cliff. There, on the steep wall, stood a man wearing a white fox mask, quietly watching their departing figures.
Hehe…
Baili Pangpang grinned widely and arrogantly gave the man the middle finger.
On the sheer cliff.
Shen Qingzhu saw Baili Pangpang’s gesture, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly beneath the mask. He suppressed the urge to suck the air out and make that fat idiot fall into the sea, huffed softly, and turned away.
After standing still for a few seconds, he turned his head slightly to gaze at the departing figures…
A look of longing appeared in his eyes.
He shook his head, a bitter smile forming at the corner of his mouth, and walked alone toward another part of the sea.
…
In the fasting hall.
The master’s carriage penetrated several buildings and came to a stop at the chaotic main entrance.
Master Chen stepped down from the carriage, surveying the surroundings. At that moment, the military was clearing the corpses on the ground. He frowned slightly and turned to ask:
“What happened?”
The commander stepped forward and recounted the situation in detail. Only then did Master Chen’s tightly furrowed brows slowly relax.
He looked up toward the direction the four figures had left, a slight smile curling at the corners of his mouth.
This kid…
Forget it, let him go…
He brushed his sleeves and turned to walk back into the fasting hall, where a pile of matters awaited his attention.
Suddenly, he stopped, a look of suspicion crossing his face:
“Wait, something feels off… like I’ve forgotten something…”
…
What?!
Ye Fan’s eyes widened as he stared at Doctor Li and Master Chen, his expression one of disbelief.
He ran away? You just let him escape like that? Ye Fan gripped a thick stack of documents, his face turning pale. Didn’t I tell you to keep an eye on him until I arrived to take him?
Master Chen and Doctor Li exchanged glances, both showing awkward expressions.
The situation was a bit special at the time, and they momentarily forgot about it, hehehe… just a little accident. Master Chen picked up a cup of tea from the table and handed it to Ye Fan:
“Commander Ye, don’t be so angry. Have a cup of tea to calm down.”
Ye Fan maintained a stern face, hesitating for a moment before accepting the teacup and taking a sip.
This tea is good…
He smacked his lips and continued, “I’ve already understood the situation at the fasting hall, but no matter what, Lin Qiye must not come to harm. He is the captain of the future fifth special team I’ve personally appointed. I nearly wore my mouth out for these documents!”
“Commander Ye, rest assured.” Master Chen spoke up, “From the time they left until now, it has only been a little over an hour. Given their speed, they should still be drifting at sea. If you go after them now, you can definitely catch up…”
Ye Fan immediately placed the teacup back on the table and spoke seriously:
“Why didn’t you say something so important earlier? Which direction did they run?”
…
On the boundless sea.
A makeshift ice boat was carrying four youths, slowly moving forward with the waves.
Lin Qiye sat at the bow of the boat, eyes closed, lost in thought.
Ding—!
Suddenly, the straight knife beside him shot out of its sheath, plunging into the sea below. A few seconds later, it emerged from the water, the blade spearing five wriggling, fresh fish.
He grasped the hilt and gave it a gentle flick, letting the five fish fall onto the deck of the ice boat.
An Qingyu was sitting at the edge of the boat, one hand resting on the side, continuously using frost to reinforce the hull to prevent it from melting. In seawater, ice melts much faster than in air. If he didn’t constantly reinforce the hull, the ice boat would likely melt completely within minutes.
The fasting hall was located too far from the land, making it impossible to cross the sea relying solely on one person’s mental strength. Therefore, they could only take turns, sometimes using An Qingyu’s ice boat and other times using Baili Pangpang’s “Yaoguang,” cycling through.
Cao Yuan picked up one of the fish on the boat, examined it carefully, and after confirming it was edible, called out to Baili Pangpang at the stern:
“String them up!”
Baili Pangpang shrugged, pulled out the “Yihua Sanqian” sword from his pocket, and with a gentle flick, five long swords flew out, skewering the fish like bamboo skewers. He then stabbed the sword tip toward his own chest…
Sizzle!
The firewall on Baili Pangpang’s body instantly ignited the fish on the swords, and moments later, a delicious fish aroma began to waft across the boat.
“Qiye, why is there an extra one?” Baili Pangpang asked while distributing four grilled fish to the others.
“Maybe I accidentally skewered one too many while stringing them,” Lin Qiye replied.
An Qingyu took the grilled fish, stared at it for a long time, then sighed and began to eat it bit by bit.
They still didn’t know how long it would take to return to land. After just experiencing a fierce battle, if they didn’t replenish their energy soon, their condition would only worsen.
As Lin Qiye ate the grilled fish, he suddenly froze, standing up abruptly and looking warily at the sea ahead.
“Qiye, what’s wrong?” Baili Pangpang asked, puzzled by his reaction.
Lin Qiye placed his hand on the hilt, his eyes narrowing slightly, adopting a posture of alertness.
There are… people on the sea ahead.
It was early morning, and the thin mist on the sea created a hazy atmosphere. In the distance, a figure was slowly approaching across the water…
The expressions of the other three changed simultaneously as they stood up, ready for battle.
Just as the four were preparing to spring into action, the figure in the mist became increasingly clear.
It was a middle-aged man draped in a dark red cloak, a straight knife hanging at his waist. He walked across the rolling waves as if on solid ground, stopping in front of the ice boat.
His gaze swept over the group, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
“Very good vigilance.”
