Chapter 484 - 480: True Colors

Chapter 484 - 480: True Colors

The excitement of venturing towards the unknown granted the crew a rising energy that sent them spiraling with activity. The Navy River Elves on deck surged in a concerted and organized fashion, driving the ship diligently towards the direction of that gushing, sky-piercing light.

The Captain, a Navy River Elf, named Shui Linghe, had a bright smile on her face as she glanced at her animated crew. But that smile suffused with warmth and delicate feelings as she regarded the human youth that hung at the railings with an eager gaze. She was both beautiful yet hardened, experienced, and often a little violent, so when she smiled, it was a rare sight to see. A sight worth cherishing.

Folding her arms against her chest, her bouncy and proud chest lifted with a mouth-watering appeal. The crew had long since gotten used to her looks and extraordinary body, so only a few subtle glances were taken before they resumed their duties.

Lian Yu’s brows were furrowed and sunk a little deeper. That feeling of hers kept mounting in her heart. "Long Chen, I don’t think we should inspect that light; I have a bad feeling about this." Her words were hesitant, and even she wasn’t certain what prompted her to say these words.

Long Chen was taken out of his imagination, turning to Lian Yu and seeing her reveal a solemn and uncertain expression. He held her hand with a comforting smile, "Exploring the unknown, traveling the world, and facing dangers to obtain fortune are a part of a cultivator’s journey. If we wish to seek the peak of the Martial Dao, to one day rise above all else, we must hold courage in our hearts and use fear as our sword."

If he hadn’t experienced similar feelings once before, capable of driving through that fear, and reaching his current heights from a low-regarded trash on the Myriad Yore Continent, in some small town, then he might’ve been unable to comfort Lian Yu. But these words resonated with her heart to grow ever-stronger, so she tightened her grip around his hands and put on a brave front.

"You’re right," with a series of deep breaths, she regained her composure and decided to face the unknown alongside her love. Even if they faced dangers, as long as they were together, what should she fear?

"Hahaha, well said!" A voice resounded in an omni-directional manner, startling the crew, the beautiful captain, Long Chen, and Lian Yu. All others beside Long Chen were looking around in confusion, not capable of locating the origin of the voice, but Long Chen lifted his head and stopped on a humanoid figure.

The figure slowly descended upon the ship, floating at the edge of its thin film of protective shielding. It was a single figure, a man whose appearance was extremely familiar with these Navy River Elves.

"Holy Son!" A few gawked.

This was the Holy Son of Transformative Water! While his actual name wasn’t known, his identity was as well known as the other Holy Children! In truth, no one really knew the actual names of the Holy Children lest they knew them prior, and since Lin Ming was the only Holy Child who was actively interacting and fighting against the natives, establishing his own hard-fought road to receive the Divine Blessing, he was the only one with a reputation.

Hearing Shui Linghe’s words, even Long Chen was stunned. But he felt a strange feeling of ill-emotions, being extremely sensitive to these changes. He turned to the Holy Son, realizing this originated from him, but that expression of his betrayed nothing.

"Good rule. Then I’ll be direct: I find your beauty exceptional, praise-worthy and instilling me with breathtaking awe. Your demeanor, outward strength, and talent is truly impressive. I wish for you to accompany me back to the temple." Seemingly unperturbed at the denial of entry, the Holy Son directly said with a smile.

"..." The crew now realized what the Holy Son’s intentions were! Their captain! But they felt extremely conflicted, because obtaining the Holy Bloodline was an everlasting honor to everyone, and no elf had ever been given such an opportunity before, prior to Wei Wuyin of course. Wasn’t this an overwhelming boon?!

Long Chen’s heart throbbed. Shui Linghe had feelings for him, and he knew this. Furthermore, she was a ravishing beauty with a unique and hardened disposition. How could he not like her as well? He didn’t have the opportunity yet due to Lian Yu’s presence, feeling it was improper to pursue someone else while she traveled alongside him.

Shui Linghe was shocked by his directness, but her will was firm. She clasped her hands, bowed deeply, and said: "I ask for your forgiveness, but I have someone else in my heart." When she said this, her eyes shifted to Long Chen for a brief moment before returning to the Holy Son.

This caused the Holy Son, who was originally all smiles, to simply float there without any response for a long moment. Slowly, with an absolutely noticeable shift to his every expression, that ambivalent smile of his lowered. It lowered until his lips evened out, transforming into an indifferent line. Those eyes of his became icy-cold, narrowed...almost sinister. He spoke.

"A little sharp-eared, fish-scaled whore refuses me? If it wasn’t for your somewhat tolerable body and untainted primal yin, do you think I would even spare you a few words, a glance? I wouldn’t even spare you a wad of my spit, simply too good for a sniveling sow of your disgusting race; self-important and outrageously foolish."

"..."

"..."

"...’

Everyone on the ship, crew, captain, and passenger went absolutely silent, pure shock and extreme surprise painted on their faces as if it was permanent.

What?!

WHAT?!