Chapter 372: Meeting on the Ocean

The vast ocean, with surging undercurrents.

Thick, continuous layers of clouds, like a Black Mountain floating in mid-air, were so oppressive they made one gasp for breath. The long sky and the vast ocean were rendered like thick ink, as if linked together, and it seemed as though a violent storm could strike at any moment.

In such weather, one should not have set sail, yet a sea vessel was tossing and turning in the ocean, rising and falling with the waves.

The cabin was filled with swirling mist, rising in steam, where Yu Liancheng was brewing a pot of clear tea; the faint fragrance of tea drifted and lingered, refusing to dissipate.

In the cabin, there was also a Chessboard set up, with black and white pieces dotting the board like stars hanging in the Milky Way.

Yunluo Gongzhu knitted her delicate brows, a look of contemplation appearing on her face. She pointed at a white piece; her jade fingers were even fairer than the piece, as if made of white jade or glaze, and with a "snap," she placed a white stone down.

Yu Liancheng placed a piece without hesitation, then poured a cup of tea for Yunluo Gongzhu and himself; steam rose, and the fragrance of tea overflowed.

Yunluo Gongzhu picked up the teacup, took a light sip, placed another piece, and said in a slightly surprised tone: "Sometimes I really wonder if you were also sealed for a thousand years. Being with you, I always feel like I am spending time with an ancient noble."

Yu Liancheng immediately placed a piece and shrugged: "Alright, to tell the truth, I can actually Open Heaven Gate, travel through different worlds, ancient times and the future; I am indeed a traveler from ancient times."

"I am not a fool like Xiaoman, you cannot trick me." Yunluo Gongzhu made a face, recovering some of her charming nature: "But I am curious, Great Shanghai has just stabilized, and the Qinglong Society is growing stronger by the day; why would you suddenly want to go to the United States?"

Yu Liancheng placed a piece casually and smiled: "The Qinglong Society has taken over part of the Rakshasa Gate's power, including their intelligence network. I heard that someone I am very interested in has appeared in Chinatown in the United States, so I am planning to go meet him."

Yunluo Gongzhu raised her elegant brows: "Since it is someone you are interested in, I suppose this person must be a supreme master."

Yu Liancheng showed a look of contemplation: "A master, certainly a master. But that person has always been shrouded in a layer of mist; I do not know exactly how high his level is."

Yunluo Gongzhu said: "This trip to the United States might not be very smooth."

"Oh?"

"Your battle with the Rakshasa Gate Master destroyed the concessions of many nations, and I don't know how many foreigners died. After taking over Shanghai, you did not recognize their special interests and even carried out forceful suppression. If you were still sitting in Great Shanghai, perhaps they would still fear your martial power. But heading to the United States now is no different from throwing yourself into a net."

"Sometimes I also wonder if you are an ancient person; you use modern machines as soon as you try them, and your analysis of various situations is also very skillful." Yu Liancheng sighed endlessly.

Yunluo Gongzhu stuck out her pink tongue and said: "Because I am indeed clever as ice and snow."

This princess appeared dignified and gentle, but after spending a long time with her, one would find her clever and playful, with a personality somewhat like Shi Qingxuan, which was very much to Yu Liancheng's taste.

Of course, apart from being as wanton as Lin Xian'er, most beautiful women were to his taste.

Yu Liancheng said: "However, I am quite surprised that you did not stay in Great Shanghai, but instead want to go to the United States with me."

Yunluo Gongzhu's beautiful eyes brightened: "Because I want to take a good look at this world; humanity is rising, technology is advanced, and the trend of freedom and democracy is prevalent. Isn't such a brilliant civilization worth traveling for?"

Yu Liancheng sighed and said: "I originally thought you liked me, what a pity."

Yunluo Gongzhu covered her mouth and giggled, but did not answer.

Yu Liancheng placed another chess piece and looked at Yunluo Gongzhu with a smile.

On the Chessboard, the black and white pieces crisscrossed, forming two distinct camps. But the black pieces on Yu Liancheng's side had already gained the advantage, and it looked like they were about to slaughter the white pieces completely.

Although the white pieces were not at their wit's end, they were very close to it.

Yunluo Gongzhu held a white piece, her delicate brows knitted, but she hesitated to place it. After a long while, she finally sighed softly: "I lost."

Her tone carried a slight unwillingness; her mastery of Go was extremely high, worthy of being called a national player, and it was hard to find an opponent, yet she had lost to Yu Liancheng three times in a row.

Yu Liancheng was not particularly skilled in this art, but after all, he had learned a few tricks from Wuchen Gongzi, and with his deepened cultivation and thoughts turning a hundred times, he could often think a hundred moves ahead with one placement, making it hard to lose.

Yu Liancheng looked Yunluo Gongzhu up and down, especially those long, rounded thighs, and said with a half-smile: "You lost, so when do you plan to wear a cheongsam for me to see? By the way, the slit should be higher..."

Originally, Yu Liancheng had no interest after two games, but Yunluo Gongzhu wanted to turn the tables, so they set this wager.

Yunluo Gongzhu's pretty face flushed, and her eyes rolled: "I have never worn a cheongsam, I don't even know how to wear one; I need to get familiar with it first, let's talk about it later." She was trying to act shamelessly to get out of it.

Yu Liancheng smiled half-heartedly: "No matter, I am very skilled in this regard and would be happy to lend a helping hand."

Yunluo Gongzhu gave him a coquettish glare and said: "Go to hell."

"Fine, going to my room is also fine," Yu Liancheng said solemnly.

"You fellow..." Before Yunluo Gongzhu could finish speaking, she saw Yu Liancheng's expression suddenly become slightly solemn, his gaze looking into the distance.

Yunluo Gongzhu followed his gaze and saw that on the vast ocean, huge waves were rising, like the mouth of a giant beast, swallowing everything on the sea surface.

Vaguely, one could see a sea vessel breaking through the waves.

Boom!!

A clap of thunder shook the sky, followed immediately by a violent storm, lightning, and thunder.

And by the light of the lightning, Yunluo Gongzhu could vaguely see a lonely figure standing on the bow of the opposite ship, a head of messy hair flying like flames, the killing intent surging into the sky; even from a distance of over a hundred meters, it still made people feel terrified and gave them goosebumps.

"I'm going out for a moment."

Yu Liancheng's body flashed, and he appeared on the bow of the ship.

Above his head, it was as if a scorching sun was hanging; the rain was evaporated completely while still a zhang away from him.

Wudi "looked" at Yu Liancheng with a pair of hollow eye sockets, and Yu Liancheng's gaze was also fixed on Wudi. Although they had not fought, a sharp aura was already surrounding them.

"Good, good, good. To think there is such a master in the world; that old ghost did not die unjustly at your hands."

At this time, the wind and rain were raging, but Wudi's voice echoed endlessly in the vast ocean, filled with intense fighting spirit. He had no eyes, yet he could see with his heart.

With the operation of the "Heart-Cutting Decision," a figure like a God or Demon was already reflected in his mind, standing tall between heaven and earth, majestic and powerful, exuding a spirit that transcended mortals.

Yu Liancheng said indifferently: "Your master is very strong, heartless and righteous. I wonder how you compare to him?"

Wudi's hand was already pressed on the hilt of his blade, his aura cold and sharp, emitting a forced blade Qi that split the curtain of rain in two: "I am stronger than him."

"Is that so? Then let me say hello to your master for you." Yu Liancheng's sleeve suddenly rolled.