Bachelor [EN]: Chapter 311

The white-clothed man looked at the island, his expression changing.

“The strange phenomenon on the island is changing.”

The old man and the Mei siblings also looked in that direction.

The black clouds churned and began to rotate around a certain point on the island. The surrounding Yin energy gathered, growing even larger. It looked as if a black dragon was about to appear.

“Is a treasure about to appear?”

“If it’s not a treasure but someone cultivating a top-grade technique, we might face disaster. However, nothing in this world is free, so let’s go and see. If a senior is cultivating, we can explain the situation and retreat.”

As soon as the woman’s brother finished speaking, he urged his magical artifact and flew towards the island. Miss Mei hesitated for a moment, but worried about him, she soon increased her speed and closely followed behind him.

Seeing this, the white-clothed man hesitated, then looked at Elder So, revealing his suspicion.

“Elder So, aren’t you going? You said we should move quickly because there might be a treasure. Have you changed your mind already?”

The old man smiled shrewdly and stroked his beard.

“I merely made a suggestion; I never said I would go. Besides, I’m here with my juniors for a leisurely trip, so I can’t risk danger. Even if there’s a treasure, I’ll leave it to the three of you.”

“Hmph! That sounds plausible, but you’re just trying to use us to see if there are any dangers.”

Although he glared, he couldn’t help but follow after seeing Miss Mei’s disappearing figure. The old man narrowed his eyes, watching the man disappear, then shook his head.

“Beauty brings trouble. Being so swayed by emotions will bring him a lot of hardship.”

At those words, the male and female disciples behind the old man exchanged glances. However, as the three cultivators approached the island, a chilling voice came from behind them.

“It’s wise not to take unnecessary risks. Even if a great treasure appeared, what would you do with it?”

Elder So was terrified. He and the others turned their heads to look, but they couldn’t find a trace of anyone. The old man’s heart grew cold, and he respectfully bowed.

“May I ask for the senior’s name? I am So Cho of the Sun Sect, paying my respects.”

The chilling voice still didn’t reveal itself, but it echoed from all directions.

“Sun Sect? What is your relationship with that Bao Qian fellow?”

“Sect Leader Bao is my uncle-master. Do you know our sect leader?”

The voice hesitated for a moment, then became gentler.

“Hehe, I’ve only met him once. I was originally going to deal with all the troublesome people before moving, but since you are disciples of an acquaintance, I’ll spare you. Still, it would be best if you stayed put.”

“Of course! We would never do anything that would displease you, Senior!”

The old man’s face turned pale, but he was grateful for his sect elder’s wide network of connections.

* * *

The Mei siblings and the white-clothed youth, having arrived at the island, were blocked by a barrier as they tried to enter the valley. A calm voice echoed in the ears of the three cultivators.

“All of you, turn back. If you try to enter, I will no longer show mercy.”

It was Han Li’s voice. The Mei siblings and the white-clothed youth were surprised and exchanged glances. The middle-aged man shouted with a slightly subdued expression.

“I don’t know who you are, but please tell us what you are doing here!”

However, Han Li behind the white barrier had no intention of answering.

“I will count to ten. If you haven’t disappeared by then, you will never leave! Ten, nine, eight…”

The three Foundation Establishment cultivators were taken aback by the other party’s arrogant words, but they hesitated, unsure if he was really a Core Formation cultivator or higher. While they were hesitating, a light flashed, and a dozen giant puppet monkeys appeared.

Miss Mei recognized their identities at a glance, and her face turned pale.

“Brother, let’s retreat quickly! They are all high-level puppets; we can’t handle them.”

The woman immediately grabbed her brother’s shoulder and began to flee, and the white-clothed man quickly followed behind. The puppets that had been chasing the three cultivators returned inside the barrier and disappeared after they had completely left the island.

The ones he had sent away were just the beginning. It seemed that given enough time, even the high-level cultivators who were far away would learn about this island.

Han Li pondered.

Even if the last day was the most critical, it would only attract three or four Core Formation cultivators at most. The possibility of a Nascent Soul old monster appearing was slim.

In any case, this was the inner Star Sea, not the outer one, so there wouldn’t be many Core Formation cultivators in this vast ocean. If things went as he expected, there was no reason to fear with his current cultivation and abilities.

Although he was in a position where he shouldn’t attract attention, if anyone ignored his warning and invaded the barrier, he would deal with them decisively. After organizing his thoughts, he calmly closed his eyes.

* * *

At this time, Elder So, having seen the Mei siblings and the white-clothed man return to their original location, was asking about the situation.

“Did you explore the island so quickly?”

The woman shook her head, still looking shocked.

“It’s already too late. There’s a restriction set up where the strange phenomenon occurred on the island, and a cultivator who controls high-level puppets is guarding it. It seems there’s a Core Formation cultivator there.”

“A Core Formation cultivator? Then there really is something on the island?”

The white-clothed man lightly stroked his jade flute, answering without looking up.

“What’s the point of saying that? We were clearly the first to arrive, but they had already set up a barrier. Something must be happening.”

Elder So thought for a moment, then asked again.

“Did you see the other party’s face? It might be a senior I know.”

At those words, the other cultivators looked at each other.

“None of you saw the other party’s appearance?”

At those words, the white-clothed man’s expression hardened, as if recalling what he had just experienced.

“Hmph! If you don’t believe me, go and see for yourself. I can’t guarantee that the other party will let you live.”

“Haha! I was just asking. With a Core Formation senior there, how could I go? There’s no chance for us.”

“That’s not certain. No matter how powerful a Core Formation cultivator is, wouldn’t we be able to handle them if a dozen or so Foundation Establishment cultivators gathered?”

The white-clothed man immediately shook his head.

“Are you joking? Not only would it be impossible to gather so many Foundation Establishment cultivators, but no one would risk their lives to fight against a Core Formation cultivator.”

The middle-aged man’s face twisted as if he didn’t like the white-clothed man’s words, but he didn’t refute them. At that moment, the woman looked at her brother and suggested.

“Brother, it seems this isn’t a place for us. Let’s retreat.”

Even at those words, the middle-aged man hesitated. Even though a Core Formation cultivator had appeared, he was reluctant to leave without even seeing the treasure. For cultivators like them, even seeing a treasure was not easy.

Before the middle-aged man could finish his thoughts, a chilling voice echoed.

“Where do you think you’re going? No one can leave this place without my permission.”

The startled Mei siblings and the white-clothed cultivator immediately reached for their magical artifacts and scanned their surroundings. However, no matter how much they looked around, they couldn’t find the source of the voice.

The middle-aged man spread his consciousness to search, then asked the old man.

“Elder So, what’s going on?”

“Don’t ask me. I’m just as unable to leave as you are.”

The old man was truly helpless. Before they could even verify the truth of his words, a yellow light flashed about ten feet away, and a white shadow appeared.

The white shadow was so vague that it felt like seeing a phantom in the mist. The startled Mei siblings quickly activated their defensive magical artifacts and looked at the opponent with wary eyes.

“Huh! You dare to challenge me with such strength?”

The woman quickly recognized the other party’s identity as a Core Formation cultivator through the spiritual energy fluctuations she felt and hastily explained.

“That’s not it. We just want to ask why you won’t let us leave, Senior. What wrong have we done to you?”

“Do you even have the ability to do anything wrong to me? I’m just trying to prevent news of this place from spreading before I can assess the situation, so all of you stay here and don’t move an inch. Anyone who disobeys me will be annihilated immediately.”

The white-clothed man sighed softly and cautiously asked.

“In that case, when do you plan to go to the island to assess the situation?”

“I’ll move right away, so don’t worry! Before that, tell me in detail what you saw and heard on the island.”

The woman spoke first with a cautious expression.

“Actually, we don’t know much. We were just chased away by a dozen or so puppets…”

The white shadow chuckled after hearing the explanation.

“So, someone who controls a dozen high-level puppets can’t be a Foundation Establishment cultivator. It’s fortunate that you were smart enough to run away, or you wouldn’t have survived if you had hesitated even a little.”

Before the white shadow could finish speaking, it turned into a yellow beam of light and flew towards the island. The remaining people were delighted and were about to leave when a chilling voice echoed leisurely.

“If anyone runs away before I return, don’t blame me if I chase you down and kill you. I am not a very lenient person.”

The old man and the others exchanged glances, becoming as silent as cicadas in winter.

In truth, as the yellow light moved further away, the desire to flee grew stronger, but no one dared to leave, seeing the other party’s cultivation. At this time, Han Li at the entrance of the valley quietly opened his eyes.

“I thought he wouldn’t come until tomorrow, but he’s an impatient fellow.”

His tone was slightly dissatisfied. As if sensing something else, he turned his gaze in a different direction from where the yellow light was approaching.

“Another one is coming. I can’t threaten a Core Formation cultivator and send them away, so it seems I have no choice but to deal with them one by one.”

He sighed softly and without hesitation, took out the spirit beast pouch from his waist. A large number of three-colored gold-eating beetles flew out, circling above his head, and formed a giant three-colored spear.

“Go! If you insist on courting death, then so be it!”

A murderous intent flashed in his eyes. The yellow light entered the island but was briefly stopped by the barrier. Soon, the white light disappeared, and a middle-aged man in his forties with a pale complexion appeared.

He looked at the sky, then began to emit white light again, becoming vague. He had once again blended into the void. He planned to observe the situation while using his stealth technique.

Soon, a dozen red beams of light appeared on the other side of the island, surrounding a beautiful carriage flying in the sky.

The carriage was seven feet long and crafted from wood, with strange patterns and spells densely engraved on it. It was pulled by three blue monstrous birds. The monstrous birds each had six eyes and four wings, with a ferocious appearance, but their speed was extremely fast.

“Stop!”

A man’s voice came from inside the carriage, and at the same time, the blue birds stopped flapping their wings.

The red lights surrounding them disappeared, revealing women dressed in identical light green palace attire, with young and beautiful faces. They all had their black hair neatly styled and carried twin swords on their backs.

The women lined up neatly on either side of the carriage and bowed their heads. Surprisingly, they were all Foundation Establishment cultivators.

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