Chapter 99

"Even in the Soul Pond Realm, there are still five!"

Lu Li sensed the aura of Xue Chou and the group of people around him, secretly alarmed. This small Blood Carnage Island was teeming with strong individuals, even stronger than the Liu family at its peak.

However, among these dozens of people, Lu Li did not see a single person with a bloodline mark on their neck, indicating that none of them were bloodline warriors.

Xue Chou brought dozens of people to welcome them, giving them a great deal of face. Lu Li followed the crowd, quietly observing. His attention was soon drawn to a young man who kept staring at Liu Yi.

This young man stood not far from Xue Chou, in the first row, wearing a splendid battle armor, somewhat resembling Xue Chou. He must be his son.

The young man's gaze swept over them and immediately locked onto Liu Yi. Although Liu Yi's hair was somewhat disheveled and her body dirty, she was still the first lady of the Liu family, with an extraordinary demeanor and excellent appearance. Due to the dramatic changes in the Liu family, she had recently lost weight, adding a touch of delicate charm.

Liu Yi noticed a fiery gaze fixed on her and, feeling a bit afraid, moved closer to Lu Li. She felt that the young man's gaze was not only burning but also carried a hint of... lewdness.

She had seen many men's gazes before, but in Wuling City, no one dared to do anything to her. Now, stranded in Thousand Island Lake, she felt insecure and instinctively wanted to get closer to Lu Li.

When they broke through and entered Thousand Island Lake, Lu Li had killed that late Divine Sea Realm bald old man with one strike. In Liu Yi's mind, Lu Li was already one of the strongest in the Liu family, and she felt safer being near him.

As Liu Yi moved closer, Lu Li suddenly felt the pressure. The young man's gaze, sharp as a blade, swept over, but it quickly retreated after just a glance. However, Lu Li clearly sensed the killing intent.

"It seems that staying on Blood Carnage Island won't be easy either."

Lu Li sighed inwardly, becoming wary of the young man. He felt slightly relieved when he saw Xue Chou warmly chatting with the Seventh Elder, indicating that Xue Chou still remembered the Seventh Elder's life-saving grace from years ago. There shouldn't be any problems in the short term, right?

Xue Chou affectionately led the Seventh Elder inside, and the people of Blood Carnage Island welcomed everyone to enter the island. An elder of Blood Carnage Island specifically explained the situation of the island to everyone.

Lu Li listened for a while and gained a general understanding of Blood Carnage Island. Blood Carnage Island was a third-level island in Thousand Island Lake, and the Blood Carnage Gang was a third-tier force.

Blood Carnage Island was neither too large nor too small, spanning about five hundred miles, with over a dozen small islands nearby. In the northeastern part of Thousand Island Lake, it was a somewhat well-known force.

The entire Blood Carnage Island, including the nearby small islands, had a population of three hundred thousand, with five thousand Xuanwu Realm martial artists, over a hundred Divine Sea Realm martial artists, and five Soul Pond Realm martial artists.

In a ten-thousand-mile sea area, except for the Fallen God Island, Blood Carnage Island feared no other force. Fallen God Island was occupied by the fourth-tier Xu family, and Blood Carnage Island had to pay a certain amount of spirit crystals annually, making it a subordinate force of Fallen God Island.

"What is the relationship between Fallen God Island and Sunset Island?"

The Ninth Elder asked curiously, and the Blood Carnage Island elder explained, "The island lord of Sunset Island, Meng Sanduo, is the brother-in-law of the island lord of Fallen God Island, Xu Chen. Sunset Island is also a third-tier force and has been bullying others due to its relationship with Xu Chen..."

Everyone understood. Thousand Island Lake was not much different from the outside world. Small forces were vassals of larger forces, and larger forces were vassals of super forces. The largest force in the northeastern part of Thousand Island Lake was Fallen God Island, followed by forces like Blood Carnage Island, and below that were even smaller islands.

As they chatted, the group entered the island. The island was lush with trees, and the roads were lined with towering trees, making the scenery very beautiful.

Walking about a mile along the main road, the area ahead became wider, and a huge valley appeared. Countless castles stood there, stretching as far as the eye could see, more prosperous than Wuling City.

The island indeed had a large population. People watched from a distance, not daring to approach, and they all looked at Xue Chou with fear and respect, indicating that he had high prestige on the island.

The group entered a grand and luxurious stone castle. The castle was guarded by guards outside, and inside, there were many maids, showing that Xue Chou was living a comfortable life.

A maid led everyone to the guest rooms to freshen up and change clothes. Xue Chou had prepared a grand banquet to welcome everyone, which was very considerate.

After freshening up, Lu Li took off his battle armor and put on a new warrior robe, feeling exceptionally comfortable.

He was led to a grand hall, where the Seventh Elder and others had also freshened up and were sitting inside.

Only those at the Divine Sea Realm were qualified to enter this hall. The Liu family's Xuanwu Realm martial artists were arranged to stay in other halls, with Blood Carnage Island people responsible for their hospitality.

Xue Chou was very courteous, constantly toasting, and the grand table was filled with delicious dishes. The elders of Blood Carnage Island were also exceptionally热情,给足了七长老面子。

陆离和柳怡年纪不大，却都突破了神海境，格外受人关注。不时有人过来敬酒，陆离很少说话，沉默寡言，喝得不算多。

柳怡梳洗一番，换了一身淡黄色长裙，艳光四射，而且是柳家大小姐，吸引了无数目光，此刻已喝得满脸嫣红，眼神迷离。

“怡小姐，来来，不归再敬你一杯！”

那个青年的确是血仇的儿子，还是独子，名叫血不归，现在已是第五次敬酒了，柳怡不好拒绝，只能再次喝下。

血不归二十四岁，身材魁梧，长相威严，境界已是神海境中期。少岛主的身份让他气度不凡，唯一可惜的就是目光有些淫邪，虽然他掩饰得很到位，但陆离一直提防着他，能经常看到他看柳怡的目光不对劲。

酒过三巡，血仇和七长老交流了很久，了解了柳家的遭遇。他脸色变得肃穆，正色说道：“山河兄，诸位兄弟，还有怡小姐和这位小兄弟，血某有话要说。”

大殿内安静下来，所有人目光都投向了血仇。血仇扫视众人一眼，朝七长老拱手道：“十一年前血某落难，蒙山河兄相救，血某才能保存残躯。今日山河兄家族遭遇不测，承蒙看得起血某，前来血煞岛。不过……有些话，我觉得有必要说清楚，以免兄弟们误会，心生芥蒂。”

七长老微微颔首，伸手道：“血兄请直言。”

血仇点头道：“如果诸位是来游玩的，血某肯定全程招待，让诸位尽兴而归。不过柳家现在落难，过来相投，有些事情我觉得要说清楚。”

血仇站起来，拱手道：“如果诸位愿意加入我血煞岛，我定以兄弟相待，山河兄将成为我们血煞岛的副岛主，诸位都是我血煞帮的长老。”

血仇的话让柳家很多长老，包括柳怡面色都微微一变。加入血煞帮，那不就是被人吞并了吗？以后就没有柳家了，柳家传承数百年，将会在她们手上灭亡。

血仇不等众人说话，再次说道：“当然，诸位如果不想加入，血某绝不勉强。血煞岛附近有十几个小岛屿，你们随便选一个，血某直接赐予柳家，而且不需要任何上供，柳家自己发展。”

“当然名义上……柳家要附属我们血煞岛，血煞帮毕竟不是血某一人的，还有那么多兄弟，需要服众。山河兄，你看如何？”

七长老起身拱手道：“血兄胸怀坦荡，光明磊落，情义无双，山河拜谢。”

柳家众人面色都缓和了下来，这个血仇的确是个人物，所有事情摆在台面上说，没有花花肠子。

两条路各有利弊，怎么选柳家自己定夺。

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Xue Chou was very courteous, constantly toasting, and the grand table was filled with delicious dishes. The elders of Blood Carnage Island were also exceptionally热情, giving the Seventh Elder plenty of face.

Lu Li and Liu Yi, though young, had both broken through to the Divine Sea Realm, attracting a lot of attention. People often came over to toast, but Lu Li rarely spoke, remaining silent and drinking only a little.

After freshening up, Liu Yi changed into a light yellow dress, radiating beauty. As the first lady of the Liu family, she attracted countless gazes. By now, her face was flushed, and her eyes were hazy from drinking.

"Miss Yi, come, come, let me toast you again!"

The young man was indeed Xue Chou's son, his only son, named Xue Buguai. This was already the fifth time he had toasted Liu Yi, and she could not refuse, so she drank again.

Xue Buguai was twenty-four years old, tall and imposing, with a stern appearance and already at the mid-Divine Sea Realm. His status as the young island lord gave him an extraordinary demeanor. The only regret was that his gaze was somewhat lewd, though he concealed it well. Lu Li, who was always on guard, often noticed his inappropriate gaze toward Liu Yi.

After a few rounds of toasts, Xue Chou and the Seventh Elder had a long conversation, learning about the Liu family's plight. His expression turned solemn, and he said seriously, "Brother Shanhe, all the brothers, Miss Yi, and this young brother, I have something to say."

The hall fell silent, and all eyes turned to Xue Chou. He scanned the crowd and bowed to the Seventh Elder, saying, "Eleven years ago, I was in trouble, and Brother Shanhe saved me, allowing me to survive. Today, your family has suffered a misfortune, and you have come to Blood Carnage Island, showing your trust in me. However, there are some things I feel I need to clarify to avoid any misunderstandings or resentment among the brothers."

The Seventh Elder nodded slightly and gestured, "Brother Xue, please speak your mind."

Xue Chou nodded and said, "If you are here for a visit, I will certainly entertain you throughout your stay, ensuring you leave satisfied. However, since the Liu family is now in trouble and has come to seek refuge, there are some things I need to clarify."

Xue Chou stood up and bowed, saying, "If you are willing to join Blood Carnage Island, I will treat you as brothers. Brother Shanhe will become the deputy island lord of Blood Carnage Island, and all of you will be elders of the Blood Carnage Gang."

Xue Chou's words caused a slight change in the expressions of many of the Liu family elders, including Liu Yi. Joining the Blood Carnage Gang would mean being absorbed by them. There would be no more Liu family, and the Liu family, which had lasted for hundreds of years, would be destroyed in their hands.

Before anyone could speak, Xue Chou continued, "Of course, if you do not wish to join, I will not force you. There are over a dozen small islands near Blood Carnage Island. You can choose any one, and I will directly grant it to the Liu family, with no need for any tribute. The Liu family can develop on its own."

"Of course, nominally... the Liu family will be a vassal of Blood Carnage Island. The Blood Carnage Gang is not just mine; there are many brothers who need to be convinced. Brother Shanhe, what do you think?"

The Seventh Elder stood up and bowed, saying, "Brother Xue, you are open and honest, with great integrity and deep friendship. Shanhe thanks you."

The expressions of the Liu family members eased. Xue Chou was indeed a remarkable person, putting everything on the table without any hidden motives.

Both options had their pros and cons, and the Liu family would have to decide for themselves.

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