Chapter 85

As the building ship shook violently, the tables and chairs on the ninth floor terrace all tilted and fell over, dishes and wine pots flew and shattered, the sound of breaking pieces filling the air.

"Quick, take cover!"

"Damn, what's going on?"

Shouts of alarm followed.

People scrambled to their feet, fleeing in all directions, creating a chaotic scene.

Almost immediately after the ship's violent tremor, Zhang Duo, like a weasel, leaped to the side of the young man in purple robes, shielding him behind him, his eyes darting around, a fierce light surging in them.

Su Yi and the others had also risen, steadying themselves, frowning as they watched the sudden scene unfold.

What is happening?

At this moment, the sky had darkened, and night had fallen. From the ninth floor terrace, it was impossible to see what the building ship had collided with.

"Roar~~~"

Suddenly, a series of fierce roars echoed, one after another, exuding a savage and violent aura.

Immediately after, panicked screams came from the first to the fifth floors of the building ship.

"Bad news, all the imprisoned beasts have escaped! Run!"

"Damn, who opened those cages?"

"Quick, go!"

... The cacophony of screams echoed in the night.

Occasionally, there were piercing cries, as if someone was being hunted by the beasts!

This scene left everyone on the ninth floor in a panic, their faces pale with shock.

Everyone knew that this building ship was holding eight hundred beasts!

If they all escaped, the thought alone was enough to make one despair.

"How could this happen all of a sudden..."

Yuan Luoxi's face was also grave.

Cheng Wuyong said in a deep voice, "Miss, don't worry. With Zhang Yiren and his men's strength, dealing with those beasts won't be a problem."

"I'm afraid it's not as simple as just a beast attack."

Huang Ganjun sighed deeply.

Clearly, someone had deliberately opened the cages of the imprisoned beasts, with malicious intent!

Su Yi rubbed his bamboo cane, glanced at the panicked crowd nearby, and remained calm, saying nothing.

"Miss Yuan, rest assured, with me here, no one will be harmed!"

At this moment, the young man in purple robes walked over, smiling and trying to reassure everyone, appearing extremely composed.

"This kid is really full of himself!"

Huang Ganjun muttered to himself.

Yuan Luoxi frowned slightly and said, "Thank you, but in my opinion, you should focus on protecting yourself first."

The young man in purple robes smiled confidently and said, "In the past year, I've faced countless dangers. This small scene is nothing."

"To be frank, if I can't resolve this situation, no one on this ship will escape unscathed."

With that, he smiled again, "Of course, that won't happen."

Huang Ganjun was taken aback, then realized the meaning behind the young man's words. Was he saying he was the most powerful person on the ship?

He couldn't help but glance at Su Yi, who remained calm and indifferent, seemingly not paying attention to what the young man in purple robes was saying.

Huang Ganjun thought to himself, "Look, this is my brother Su's realm. He doesn't even bother to respond!"

At this moment, everyone noticed that the building ship had stopped shaking and was now steadily anchored on the Dacang River.

However, the roars of the beasts continued to thunder through the night, and chaotic screams echoed from different areas of the ship.

This made everyone's faces even more serious.

Fortunately, they were on the ninth floor terrace, and it would take some time for the beasts to reach them.

Suddenly, a man in battle armor rushed up to the ninth floor terrace, hurriedly approaching the young man in purple robes and whispering something in his ear.

Afterward, the young man in purple robes ordered, "Tell them not to worry about my safety. After you join them, help Zhang Yiren hunt the beasts and quickly quell this chaos."

"Understood!"

The man in battle armor bowed and left.

"Another late-stage Qi Gathering realm expert!"

Cheng Wuyong's eyes narrowed.

The young man in purple robes then smiled at Yuan Luoxi and said, "My subordinate has reported that someone just opened the cages of the imprisoned beasts. Zhang Yiren and his men are already taking action, and I've sent my subordinates to assist. I believe it won't take long to resolve this situation."

He spoke confidently and calmly.

But at that moment, Su Yi suddenly said, "We should leave."

With that, he started walking forward.

Leaving now?

Yuan Luoxi, Huang Ganjun, and Cheng Wuyong were taken aback. Though they were puzzled, they quickly followed.

The young man in purple robes was momentarily stunned, feeling somewhat displeased. He was trying to get closer to Yuan Luoxi, but Su Yi had decided to leave without warning!

Not only was he leaving, but he was also taking Yuan Luoxi and the others with him.

This made the young man in purple robes feel somewhat embarrassed and he couldn't help but shout coldly,

"The ship is in the midst of a beast attack, and you want to leave now? How foolish! And you're dragging others along with you, how selfish!"

He was now angry, exuding an aura of authority.

The young man in purple robes had already learned from his guards that Su Yi was just a son-in-law from a small place like Guangling City, with only Bloodline Realm cultivation.

The only noteworthy thing about him was that he had recently won the top prize in the Dragon Gate Competition.

But in the eyes of someone of his noble status, such minor achievements were not worth considering.

Thus, he felt confident enough to scold Su Yi.

Yuan Luoxi and the others' faces changed slightly.

But Su Yi remained calm and said, "To be frank, with you here, this is the most dangerous place. You might have already guessed why this beast attack is happening tonight."

"What do you mean?"

The young man in purple robes' face darkened, his eyes flashing with a cold light. Su Yi's words seemed to have hit a nerve.

Yuan Luoxi and the others were also surprised. Could Mr. Su have already figured something out?

"Fortune and misfortune come from within, not from outside. You should seek your own good fortune."

Su Yi shook his head and was about to step forward.

But Zhang Duo, the man in gray robes, blocked his way, his eyes cold. "Young man, speak clearly before you leave!"

His tone was threatening.

Cheng Wuyong stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Friend, it's just a verbal dispute. No need to be so aggressive. Let's all back down a bit and not push things too far!"

Zhang Duo ignored him and looked at the young man in purple robes.

The young man in purple robes was getting annoyed and stared at Su Yi, saying, "If it weren't for Miss Yuan, I wouldn't bother stopping you. Since you insist on finding your own death, you can leave alone, but don't drag others into it!"

"Whether we are seeking death or not is none of your business."

Huang Ganjun sneered.

"Ridiculous!"

Zhang Duo's face darkened, about to say something, but the young man in purple robes waved him off impatiently, "Fine, let them go. I've never seen such ungrateful people!"

He looked at Yuan Luoxi and said confidently, "Miss Yuan, rest assured, with me here, this is the safest place!"

But Yuan Luoxi shook her head and said, "No, I will go with Mr. Su."

She paused and added, "Lord Zhili, as someone who has been through similar situations, I advise you to calm down and think about why Mr. Su said what he did, rather than getting angry for no reason. Anger will only lead to poor judgment."

Her words were sincere.

She had experienced similar lessons in the past, and her advice was heartfelt.

But the young man in purple robes was stunned, almost disbelieving his ears, feeling a great sense of absurdity.

She, the esteemed Miss Yuan, would rather follow a Bloodline Realm youth to certain death than trust him?

Even more, she was advising him to calm down and consider Mr. Su's words...

Suddenly, the young man in purple robes couldn't help but laugh bitterly. With his noble status, he had never been lectured like this before.

What made him even angrier was that the one lecturing him was a beautiful girl he greatly admired!

In the end, the young man in purple robes seemed to lose interest and sighed deeply, "I thought Miss Yuan would be different from ordinary people, but it seems she is also short-sighted. Fine, you can all go."

He felt a sense of loneliness and isolation.

The people of Yunhe County, even the esteemed Miss Yuan, had such a narrow perspective. They didn't understand the nobility of his status!

Offering protection was a great honor, but they didn't realize it...

How foolish!

Since they were seeking death, let them have it.

With that thought, his anger subsided.

Su Yi, however, was unaware of the young man in purple robes' internal turmoil.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

In his eyes, this person, marked by a soul-secret technique, was a greater trouble the more extraordinary his status!

But when they reached the stairs leading down, they were blocked.

"Please step back, or don't blame us for being impolite."

A middle-aged scholar, standing in the shadows at the bottom of the stairs, spoke.

He had a gaunt face, sunken eyes, and a fierce light in his eyes. His right hand rested on the hilt of his sword, and his aura was as cold as a winter's chill.

Behind him, a group of about ten people blocked the way, their auras filled with killing intent and bloodthirsty savagery.

Seeing this, Su Yi couldn't help but sigh, "We're too late. It seems we can't count on Zhang Yiren and his men to quickly resolve the beast attack."

Yuan Luoxi, Cheng Wuyong, and Huang Ganjun's hearts sank, sensing the wrongness of the situation.

Tonight seemed to involve more than just a beast attack; there were also bandits taking advantage of the chaos!

"Mr. Su, what do you think..."

Yuan Luoxi was about to ask if they should force their way through.

But Su Yi casually said, "Let's go back. In this situation, wherever we go, trouble will find us. It's better to wait here, conserve our strength, and observe the situation."

With that, he turned back.

The others followed.

The middle-aged scholar was taken aback, not expecting Su Yi and the others to be so compliant.

He then sneered, thinking they were just cowards.

When he saw Su Yi and the others return, the young man in purple robes was also surprised, then a cold smile appeared on his lips, his eyes filled with amusement.

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