Chapter 648

Ah? Even if it goes smoothly, it'll take half a year to a year! What if it doesn't go smoothly? Lei Ming asked curiously.

Ye Liuyun smiled and said: "If it doesn't go smoothly, then you'll never get out. In the Fog Sea there are all kinds of ferocious beasts in packs, many notorious bandits, and passing martial cultivator groups; encountering any of them poses a mortal danger."

Su Miaoyin then asked: "Liuyun, your flying boat is so fast—won't it take less time?"

"Ah, don't mention it! The flying boat needs to be replaced!" Ye Liuyun sighed: "Among these star seas, my flying boat is the slowest. Not only is it slow, its defensive capability is also poor."

"Ah? It's still slow?" Su Miaoyin felt somewhat incredulous.

For a moment, everyone began to discuss, all very curious about the situation beyond the borders.

Xiao Mingyue only truly let out a sigh of relief after Ye Liuyun and the others' flying boat had flown away.

"It seems Ye Liuyun really has no intention of killing me! He went to the outer realms—will he come back?"

She stared in the direction Ye Liuyun had left for a while, then turned and ran toward another island.

There is a branch of their sect there; as long as she reaches that island, she will be completely safe.

The outer space appears empty at first glance, but in fact, ferocious beasts and bandits run rampant.

Even the martial cultivators one meets on the road may at any moment turn on others.

This place is entirely one where only strength speaks.

Fortunately, this area is still under the jurisdiction of their Three Origins Sect, so for her it is already much safer than elsewhere.

If Ye Liuyun were to let her go within the Fog Sea, it would actually be no different from killing her.

In the outer star seas, besides each continent having its own forces, the even greater power consists of the bandits.

These bandits are formed by gathering desperate wandering cultivators, making a living by robbing passersby and merchant ships.

They have no fixed abode, using flying boats as bases, roaming within a certain territory.

Once encountered by them, at best one loses possessions; at worst, both person and wealth are lost.

However, they rarely raid inland territories. After all, these bandits also need supplies; occasionally they dock to replenish food and daily necessities, conducting some trade.

Ye Liuyun actually hopes to encounter some weaker bandits, so their ship problem could be solved—just take what they need directly from them.

Although he lacks no resources, given the many people following him and the unknown length of the road ahead—potentially years—he still prefers to save where he can.

Ye Liuyun's divine sense was scanning when suddenly a small flying boat entered his detection range.

Although that flying boat's size is comparable to Ye Liuyun's, its speed is at least twice as fast.

That small flying boat sped straight toward Ye Liuyun and company.

Ye Liuyun was wondering what the flying boat's purpose was, when suddenly he noticed a warship pursuing from behind.

That warship is even faster and will soon catch up to that flying boat.

The exterior of that warship is painted to resemble a black shark, with a flag bearing a black shark flying from its prow.

"Bandits?" Ye Liuyun's eyes lit up at the sight of that warship.

"Haha, just what we wished for! Everyone, prepare for battle!"

Ye Liuyun called out to everyone, then led them out of the flying boat.

The small flying boat that had been approaching also came to a stop. Six people disembarked: four older men in uniform attire, all at the Yin Yang Threefold realm.

A young man dressed splendidly, and the woman, youthful and lovely with outstanding looks, were both at the Heavenly Gang Eightfold realm.

The woman, upon seeing Ye Liuyun and company, gave a smiling nod.

But when the others saw Ye Liuyun's group's cultivation level, they couldn't help but show disappointed expressions.

The young man, with a look of disdain, said: "I thought we'd met a savior, but it turns out to be a bunch of useless trash!"

"Young Master!" an older man behind him said: "I've had dealings with the Black Shark people; perhaps we can try negotiating terms with them."

"Then it's trouble, Elder Gao!"

That man acted high and mighty, not even glancing at the elder, his eyes fixed on Wu Qingcheng, Su Miaoyin, and the other women.

Ye Liuyun was surrounded by many women, each a peerless beauty, making him dazzled.

"Tsk tsk, this pretty boy is really lucky—where did he trick all these beauties from?" The young man immediately grew jealous.

The woman beside him, however, stepped forward and politely greeted Ye Liuyun and company.

"Hello, I'm Luo Yurou, and this is my fiancé Shen Siyuan. The pirates behind us are chasing us; I hope a few of you can help us get through this crisis together."

"I'm Ye Liuyun." Ye Liuyun nodded. "We'll do our best!"

"Young Master Ye…" Luo Yurou was about to speak again.

Shen Siyuan, however, pulled Luo Yurou back, preventing her from speaking to Ye Liuyun.

"Yurou, don't waste words on that pretty boy! With their cultivation level, they're essentially freebies—we still have to protect them!"

Yet he himself said to Wu Qingcheng and the others: "Ladies, our Shen Family elder is acquainted with the Black Shark pirate gang and can talk terms. Why not come over to us? I can offer you protection."

"Hmph! With those shifty eyes, you're clearly no good. You'd better take care of those pirates first!"

Lei Ming hadn't even waited for Wu Qingcheng and Ye Liuyun to speak before he retorted first.

"You… hum, when the pirates move against you later, let's see what you do!" Shen Siyuan flicked his sleeve and turned away.

"Siyuan, these people are implicated because of us—if you can look after them, please do; besides, strength in numbers…" Luo Yurou caught up and whispered to Shen Siyuan.

"We'll talk later!" Shen Siyuan said indifferently.

At that moment, the Black Shark bandits' warship had drawn near, and over thirty bandits disembarked.

The leader of the bandits, surprisingly, was at the Yin Yang Liu Chong realm.

Upon disembarking, seeing so many beautiful women before them, the bandits couldn't help but brighten.

"Hahaha! What day is today? So many beauties have shown up!"

The Black Shark chief, upon seeing this, burst out laughing.

"Yeah, boss, now our ship's lively again!" a few lackeys chimed in from the side.

A Yin Yang Threefold petty boss stepped forward and ordered: "Men, leave your belongings and scram! Women, stay!"

Immediately, he waved his hand, and a group of bandits surrounded them in the center, each drawing their weapons, ready to attack.