Chapter 85: with translation of chapter title

Everyone in the cabin had their curiosity piqued; a cautious remark instantly drew everyone's gaze, even Chan Yinsha couldn't help but glance sideways, for she too was curious about Zhou Shuo's past, yet the speaker turned out to be the two sisters, Hua Nongying and Hua Nongyue.

Translation: Everyone in the cabin had their curiosity piqued; a cautious remark instantly drew everyone's gaze, even Chan Yinsha couldn't help but glance sideways, for she too was curious about Zhou Shuo's past, yet the speaker turned out to be the two sisters, Hua Nongying and Hua Nongyue.

Everyone in the cabin had their curiosity piqued; a cautious remark instantly drew everyone's gaze, even Chan Yinsha couldn't help but glance sideways, for she too was curious about Zhou Shuo's past—yet the speaker turned out to be the two sisters, Hua Nongying and Hua Nongyue.

Oh, two Flower Hall Masters, I suddenly recalled that I lived in obscurity for the first half of my life, never doing anything notable, except for one incident where I showed my face in the jianghu; you two must have heard my name and think I'm on the Green Forest wanted list! Zhou Shuo looked at the Hua sisters, his gaze slightly lifting, and instantly realized where they had heard of him.

Translation: "Oh, two Flower Hall Masters, I suddenly recalled that I lived an obscure first half of my life, never doing anything notable, except one incident where I showed my face in the jianghu; you two must have heard my name and think I'm on the Green Forest wanted list!" Zhou Shuo looked at the Hua sisters, his gaze lifting slightly, instantly realizing where they had heard of him.

Flower Hall Masters lived an obscure life, never doing anything notable, except for one incident where I showed my face in the jianghu—you two must have heard my name and think I'm on the Green Forest wanted list!

That's right, it is the Green Forest wanted notice; back then the jianghu was in an uproar, our Hua family also got some news and even prepared… Hua Nongyue, reminded by Zhou Shuo, involuntarily recalled it, but quickly swallowed the words she had let slip; the Hua family had once considered taking Zhou Shuo's head in exchange for the Way of No Birth's promise of the Eight Divine Kings Scripture.

Translation: "That's right, it is the Green Forest wanted notice; back then the jianghu was in an uproar, our Hua family also got some news and even prepared…" Hua Nongyue, reminded by Zhou Shuo, involuntarily recalled it, but quickly swallowed the words she had let slip; the Hua family had once considered taking Zhou Shuo's head in exchange for the Way of No Birth's promise of the Eight Divine Kings Scripture.

That's right, it is the Green Forest wanted notice; back then the jianghu was in an uproar, and our Hua family also got some news and even prepared… Hua Nongyue, reminded by Zhou Shuo, involuntarily recalled it, but quickly swallowed the words she had let slip—the Hua family had once considered taking Zhou Shuo's head in exchange for the Way of No Birth's promise of the Eight Divine Kings Scripture.

"Come on, spit it out!" Da Jin Zhu looked at Hua Nongyue, who had stopped mid-sentence, and urged her anxiously.

Translation: "Come on, spit it out!" Da Jin Zhu looked at Hua Nongyue, who had stopped mid-sentence, and urged her anxiously.

Come on, spit it out! Da Jin Zhu looked at Hua Nongyue, who had stopped mid-sentence, and urged her anxiously.

About a year or two ago, the Way of No Birth issued a wanted notice in the Green Forest targeting Young Master Shuo. Hua Nongying, more composed than Hua Nongyue, gazed at Zhou Shuo as she chose her words.

Translation: "About a year or two ago, the Way of No Birth issued a wanted notice in the Green Forest, targeting Young Master Shuo." Hua Nongying, more composed than Hua Nongyue, gazed at Zhou Shuo as she chose her words.

About a year or two ago, the Way of No Birth issued a wanted notice in the Green Forest targeting Young Master Shuo; Hua Nongying, more composed than Hua Nongyue, gazed at Zhou Shuo as she chose her words.

"Wanted by the Way of No Birth?" Hong Yi's brow slightly lowered; the Way of No Birth and the Way of Emptiness are malignant tumors of the Da Qian dynasty—what connection does this person have with these two great heterodox paths, and why is he being hunted by them? I originally thought I could get some news from the Hua sisters, but it's still a fog.

Translation: "Wanted by the Way of No Birth?" Hong Yi's brow slightly lowered; the Way of No Birth and the Way of Emptiness are malignant tumors of the Da Qian dynasty—what connection does this person have with these two great heterodox paths, and why is he being hunted by them? I originally thought I could get some news from the Hua sisters, but it's still a fog.

Wanted by the Way of No Birth? Hong Yi's brow slightly lowered—the Way of No Birth and the Way of Emptiness are malignant tumors of the Da Qian dynasty; what connection does this person have with these two great heterodox paths, and why is he being hunted by them? I originally thought I could get some news from the Hua sisters, but it's still a fog.

"Just trivial petty matters." Zhou Shuo restrainedly flicked his hand, while Chan Yinsha sitting beside him raised her eyebrows, looking at the Hua sisters as they questioned; she knew Zhou Shuo's relations with the Way of No Birth and the Way of Emptiness, but she was unaware of this incident.

Translation: "Just trivial petty matters." Zhou Shuo restrainedly flicked his hand, while Chan Yinsha sitting beside him raised her eyebrows, looking at the Hua sisters as they questioned; she knew Zhou Shuo's relations with the Way of No Birth and the Way of Emptiness, but she was unaware of this incident.

Just trivial petty matters; Zhou Shuo restrainedly flicked his hand, while Chan Yinsha sitting beside him raised her eyebrows, looking at the Hua sisters as they questioned—she knew Zhou Shuo's relations with the Way of No Birth and the Way of Emptiness, but she was unaware of this incident.

What bounty did the Way of No Birth place on him?

Translation: "What price did the Way of No Birth put on his head?"

Check: Straight.

"The Eight Divine Kings Scripture transmitted from the Great Zen Temple." Hua Nongying glanced at Zhou Shuo, seeing he had no intention to stop her, and answered cautiously.

Translation: "The Eight Divine Kings Scripture transmitted from the Great Zen Temple." Hua Nongying glanced at Zhou Shuo, seeing he had no intention to stop her, and answered cautiously.

The Eight Divine Kings Scripture transmitted from the Great Zen Temple. Hua Nongying glanced at Zhou Shuo, seeing he had no intention to stop her, and answered cautiously.

Bang—Hua Nongying's words crushed two wine cups, while Zhou Da Xiansheng and Chi Zhuiyang, among others, turned their astonished gazes toward Zhou Shuo. The Eight Divine Kings Scripture is one of the Marrow Cleansing Secret Manuals transmitted from the Great Zen Temple; each such manual is a nation's wealth. What kind of person could the Way of No Birth put a bounty on using this manual?

Translation: Bang—Hua Nongying's words crushed two wine cups, while Zhou Da Xiansheng and Chi Zhuiyang, among others, turned their astonished gazes toward Zhou Shuo. The Eight Divine Kings Scripture is one of the Marrow Cleansing Secret Manuals transmitted from the Great Zen Temple; each such manual is a nation's wealth—what kind of person could the Way of No Birth put a bounty on using this manual?

Bang— Hua Nongying's words crushed two wine cups, while Zhou Da Xiansheng and Chi Zhuiyang, among others, turned their astonished gazes toward Zhou Shuo; the Eight Divine Kings Scripture is one of the Marrow Cleansing Secret Manuals transmitted from the Great Zen Temple, each such manual a nation's wealth—what kind of person could the Way of No Birth put a bounty on using this manual?

"Just a little personal grudge, a grudge." Zhou Shuo looked at the gazes of Zhou Da Xiansheng and others, smiled and waved his hand; uh, his pretentiousness rose a tiny bit—he must restrain himself, not be arrogant, and strive to improve further.

Translation: "Just a little personal grudge, a grudge." Zhou Shuo looked at the gazes of Zhou Da Xiansheng and others, smiled and waved his hand, uh, his pretentiousness rose a tiny bit; he must restrain himself, not be arrogant, and strive to improve further.

Just a little personal grudge, a grudge—Zhou Shuo looked at the gazes of Zhou Da Xiansheng and others, smiled and waved his hand; uh, his pretentiousness rose a tiny bit—he must restrain himself, not be arrogant, and strive to improve further.

"Brother Zhou, you're hardly a nobody anymore!" Hong Yi looked at the fellow who feigned humility but was actually pleased and proud, feeling both amused and exasperated; casually landing on the Green Forest wanted list is the price of a Marrow Cleansing Secret Manual—if that still counts as being a nobody, what were his first ten years holed up in the Marquis Wu Wen's residence?

Translation: "Brother Zhou, you're hardly a nobody anymore!" Hong Yi looked at the fellow who feigned humility but was actually pleased and proud, feeling both amused and exasperated; casually landing on the Green Forest wanted list is the price of a Marrow Cleansing Secret Manual—if that still counts as being a nobody, what were his first ten years holed up in the Marquis Wu Wen's residence?

Brother Zhou, you're hardly a nobody anymore! Hong Yi looked at the fellow who feigned humility but was actually pleased and proud, feeling both amused and exasperated—casually landing on the Green Forest wanted list is the price of a Marrow Cleansing Secret Manual; if that still counts as being a nobody, what were his first ten years holed up in the Marquis Wu Wen's residence?

"Brother Hong, you don't know—being notorious isn't a good thing; this person hates fame. Cough cough, you know how miserable my two years of being hunted were—just because I carelessly had a meal and a drink. Brother Yi, that's right, it's exactly the yellow millet rice and yellow liquor you're eating now; I once ate that and nearly lost my life……" Zhou Shuo, hearing Hong Yi's tone, couldn't help but complain bitterly, pointing to the golden rice on the mat and the liquor in the cup as examples.

Translation: "Brother Hong, you don't know—being notorious isn't a good thing; this person hates fame, cough cough, you know how miserable my two years of being hunted were, Brother Yi, just because I carelessly had a meal and a drink, it's exactly the yellow millet rice and yellow liquor you're eating now; I once ate that and nearly lost my life……" Zhou Shuo, hearing Hong Yi's tone, couldn't help but complain bitterly, pointing to the golden rice on the mat and the liquor in the cup as examples.

Brother Hong, you don't know—being notorious isn't a good thing; this person hates fame—cough cough. You know how miserable my two years of being hunted were, just because I carelessly had a meal and a drink. Brother Yi, that's right, it's exactly the yellow millet rice and yellow liquor you're eating now—I once ate that and nearly lost my life…… Zhou Shuo, hearing Hong Yi's tone, couldn't help but complain bitterly, pointing to the golden rice on the mat and the liquor in the cup as examples.

"................" Hong Yi, hearing Zhou Shuo suddenly complain, couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth; thinking about eating yellow millet rice and drinking yellow liquor on the run, dreaming of the yellow millet dream—if he wasn't killed, that's already luck—how big is your mindset?

Translation: "…………" Hong Yi, hearing Zhou Shuo suddenly pour out his bitterness, twitched the corner of his mouth; even while fleeing his pursuers he still thought of eating yellow millet rice and drinking yellow liquor, dreaming of the Yellow Millet Dream—if you weren't killed, that's already luck, how big is your heart?

Check: The line starts with 「................ 」 which is likely ellipsis; we keep as "…………". We'll output exactly that.

"But speaking of it, this fame is also a good thing; back then it was this matter, I and… uh, Brother Yi." Zhou Shuo, digressing on the topic, suddenly turned his head to look at Hong Yi.

Translation: "But speaking of it, this fame is also a good thing; back then it was this matter, I and… uh, Brother Yi." Zhou Shuo, digressing on the topic, suddenly turned his head to look at Hong Yi.

But speaking of it, this fame is also a good thing; back then it was this matter, I and… uh, Brother Yi. Zhou Shuo, digressing on the topic, suddenly turned his head to look at Hong Yi.

"Huh?" Hong Yi, hearing Zhou Shuo suddenly speak, came to, his eyes unconsciously narrowing; he only then realized Zhou Shuo had changed his manner of address, and found himself drawn in by him.

Translation: "Huh?" Hong Yi, hearing Zhou Shuo suddenly speak, came to, his eyes unconsciously narrowing; he only then realized Zhou Shuo had changed his manner of address, and found himself drawn in by him.

Huh? Hong Yi, hearing Zhou Shuo suddenly speak, came to, his eyes unconsciously narrowing; he only then realized Zhou Shuo had changed his manner of address, and found himself drawn in by him.

"Do you have any enemies?" Zhou Shuo looked at the young man who had just come to, somewhat unnatural, and laughed as he asked.

Translation: "Do you have any enemies?" Zhou Shuo looked at the young man who had just come to, somewhat unnatural, and laughed as he asked.

Do you have any enemies? Zhou Shuo looked at the young man who had just come to, somewhat unnatural, and laughed as he asked.

"Enemies?" Hong Yi, hearing Zhou Shuo's words, found it hard to wrap his mind around.

Translation: "Enemies?" Hong Yi, hearing Zhou Shuo's words, found it hard to wrap his mind around.

Enemies? Hong Yi, hearing Zhou Shuo's words, found it hard to wrap his mind around.

"It's outside; a fleet is rapidly approaching." Chan Yinsha lifted her head; as a ghost immortal not drawn into Zhou Shuo's orbit, she had always been vigilant, and right now, behind the fleet she was on, another fleet was hurrying over.

Translation: "It's outside; a fleet is rapidly approaching." Chan Yinsha lifted her head; as a ghost immortal, not drawn into Zhou Shuo's orbit, she had always been vigilant, and right now, behind the fleet she was on, another fleet was hurrying over.

It's outside; a fleet is rapidly approaching. Chan Yinsha lifted her head; as a ghost immortal, not drawn into Zhou Shuo's orbit, she had always been vigilant—and right now, behind the fleet she was on, another fleet was hurrying over.

"................" Hong Yi, hearing Chan Yinsha's words, instantly had myriad thoughts race through his mind; he clearly knew his own family's affairs, this voyage was utterly unavoidable, and he had made many enemies, even his own father had sent people after him.

Translation: "…………" Hong Yi, hearing Chan Yinsha's words, instantly had myriad thoughts race through his mind; he clearly knew his own family's affairs, this voyage was utterly unavoidable, and he had made many enemies, even his own father had sent people after him.

Hong Yi, hearing Chan Yinsha's words, instantly had myriad thoughts race through his mind—he clearly knew his own family's affairs; this voyage was utterly unavoidable, and he had made many enemies, even his own father had sent people after him.

"It's not just one fleet; there's another far off in the distance." Zhou Shuo glanced at the silent youth, raising his eyebrows slightly.

Translation: "It's not just one fleet; there's another far off in the distance." Zhou Shuo glanced at the silent youth, raising his eyebrows slightly.

It's not just one fleet; there's another far off in the distance. Zhou Shuo glanced at the silent youth, raising his eyebrows slightly.

"I acted carelessly and offended some petty people; Brother Shuo, please don't laugh." Hong Yi looked at Zhou Shuo, who had raised his brows, his thoughts turning several times; he explained himself while a spark of inspiration moved him, similarly altering his address to Zhou Shuo using a slightly respectful term—he too was quick-witted, having anticipated some of Zhou Shuo's attitudes to some extent, but could do nothing about it.

Translation: "I acted carelessly and offended some petty people; Brother Shuo, please don't laugh." Hong Yi looked at Zhou Shuo, who had raised his brows, his thoughts turning several times; he explained himself while a spark of inspiration moved him, similarly altering his address to Zhou Shuo, using a slightly respectful term; he too was quick-witted, having anticipated some of Zhou Shuo's attitudes to some extent, but could do nothing about it.

I acted carelessly and offended some petty people; Brother Shuo, please don't laugh. Hong Yi looked at Zhou Shuo, who had raised his brows, his thoughts turning several times—he explained himself while a spark of inspiration moved him, similarly altering his address to Zhou Shuo using a slightly respectful term; he too was quick-witted, having anticipated some of Zhou Shuo's attitudes to some extent, but could do nothing about it.

Hmph, just a few petty scoundrels, little brother, don't be afraid—brother, I've got your back. Zhou Shuo saw Hong Yi set off and couldn't help but beam with delight; the kid was quite sharp.

Yinsha, go on, go back up my little brother. Zhou Shuo greeted Chan Yinsha, who had been silent beside him.

Just go, that's all you need to do! Chan Yinsha looked at the guy who suddenly acted like a second-rate hoodlum, and couldn't help but twitch the corner of her eye.

Ah, Yinsha, this is what you said, but later don't regret it. Zhou Shuo looked at his sister who had just refused him, first feigning a sigh, then sighing for her; he doesn't even accept the treasures delivered to his door—don't blame me for not warning you.

Regret? Chan Yinsha looked at Zhou Shuo, her delicate brows slightly furrowed; she caught some implication in his words, but she couldn't fathom what could make her regret—well, whether to back out, after all she is the venerable Silver Shark King.

All right, Brother Yi, let's get ready to meet the enemy! Zhou Shuo gave Chan Yinsha a glance, then, while speaking to Hong Yi, stood up. Hong Yi calls his 'Shuo brother' a true elder brother, while his 'Brother Yi' is merely a nickname.

Thanks, Brother Shuo. Hong Yi looked at the guy who voluntarily took care of his situation, felt a bit wry inside, but still stood up to thank him; actually, if he could, he wouldn't want this guy's help at all, but being under someone's roof, he has to bow his head, so this favor can only be owed.

Between us brothers, there's no need to talk about thanks or trouble; if you really want to thank me, well, don't rush—there'll be a time when I can use you. Zhou Shuo wore a familiar, eager-to-get-advantage expression; he didn't know whether these favors would be useful, but he'd rather seize them first—if he ever gets into serious trouble later, he'll just rely on this kid.

Brother Shuo, if there's anything I can help with in the future, just say the word. Facing Zhou Shuo's words, Hong Yi could only give a wry smile and nod.

While speaking, Zhou Shuo and Hong Yi led the way, Chan Yinsha followed beside Zhou Shuo, the rest of the people in the cabin followed behind, everyone crowded onto the stern, gazing out at the sea; in the distance they could faintly see two pinpoints, which were the approaching ships, rapidly enlarging.

You yourselves also need to prepare; I can help fend off the incoming people, but I don't have the energy to protect you all. Zhou Shuo looked at the distant ships growing from pinpoints to fingernail-sized black dots, and couldn't help reminding Hong Yi beside him—killing is easier than saving.

Quick, quick, raise the signal—enemy, archers, ballistae! Nearby stood a well-trained soldier in military garb; upon hearing Zhou Shuo's words and receiving Hong Yi's nod, he immediately let out a shout.

Hmm, quite efficient—these must be soldiers of the Jinghai Army. Zhou Shuo watched the one who shouted, saw the signal flag waving on the flagship, the figures on the large and small tooth ships and the paddle wheels moving together, and couldn't help asking Hong Yi.

Yes, I have recently been appointed as the Jinghai Army's Maritime Scout. Hong Yi nodded and stated his position.

Maritime Scout? Chan Yinsha glanced sideways; she had thought Hong Yi was someone from the Jinghai Army cooperating with the Pinghai, Zhenhai, and Dinghai garrisons, but she hadn't expected it to be otherwise. The Maritime Scout, an office of the Great Qian Sea Garrison, is a post specially for generals to survey the seas for the army; originally this post wasn't anything special, but this youth seems not to intend to survey the seas, but rather to take refuge.

Miss Yinsha? Hong Yi likewise glanced sideways, looking at the perpetually silent Silver Shark King, this world-renowned demon immortal, who seemed doubtful of her own identity, as if she shouldn't be the Maritime Scout.

Nothing. Chan Yinsha looked at the youth staring straight at her, then glanced briefly at Zhou Shuo before looking away; she now felt she could see Zhou Shuo less and less, because his actions seemed to have finally placed Hong Yi in a situation where he couldn't retreat, having figured out how Zhou Shuo came to be at sea and knowing his pursuers were behind him, she deliberately got close to him, helped him fend off the pursuers, as if scheming something.

Brother Yi, first have a good look—who are they over there? I need to know exactly who I'm killing! Zhou Shuo watched the distant ships gradually become clearer, and couldn't help telling Hong Yi.

That seems to be the Zhao family, the Great Luo Sect of Southern Prefecture; Brother Shuo, don't be careless—the other side very likely has a Martial Saint holding the fort. Hong Yi focused his vision, looking at the distant ships now the size of fists and already showing their outlines, accurately seeing the banners on the two ships' masts and recognizing the characters thereon.

Great Luo Sect, Martial Saint. Hearing Hong Yi's words, Chan Yinsha couldn't help but flash a glance, her eyes subtly flicking toward Zhou Shuo; this time perhaps she could finally gauge this guy's true strength—speaking frankly, she still hasn't managed to ascertain Zhou Shuo's power, only having a vague notion, but the other side's strength shouldn't be lacking, well, maybe it's about on par with hers.