Douluo: Tang San took me to the Wuhun Palace

Chapter 448 Pirates
As Tang San had expected, they spotted the ghost ship the afternoon after their conversation.

The roc circled in the air and went to investigate the situation as soon as it spotted the ghost ship.

Seeing this, Purple Pearl lightly leaped onto Tang Qi's boat. "How is the situation?"

Jiang Qianjing stared in the direction the Peng bird had left without saying a word, simply sitting there quietly waiting for the Peng bird's feedback.

"They told us to go with them." As he spoke, he looked at Tang San with a questioning gaze.

To go or not to go?

Tang San raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Let's follow them and see what they're up to."

Jiang Qianjing nodded, letting the Peng bird follow him in the air. He then turned and went into the engine room to take charge of the ship's route.

Tang Qi and Tang San stood on either side of the ship, while Blue Silver Emperor and Gem Orchid simultaneously entered the sea to scout ahead.

The others also unleashed their respective martial spirits, their eyes filled with vigilance.

As the sun began to set, the group keenly noticed the changes in their surroundings.

Just then, the ghost ship stopped.

However, after a short while, the distance between the two sides was only about twenty meters.

Tang San stood at the bow of the boat and said, "Now that we've arrived, come out and stop hiding."

The ghost ship's silhouette stabilized completely, and a man and a woman dressed in plain clothes with ordinary faces stepped out of the cabin.

At this moment, Jiang Qianjing opened the protective barrier on the ship and came out to stand next to Tang Qi.

"I suppose you already know who we are." A deep, somewhat hoarse male voice came from behind. "My surname is Xu, you can just call me Lao Xu."

Tang San nodded and asked as instructed, "Old Xu, what is the purpose of bringing us here?"

He was too lazy to go around in circles, and judging from their expressions, they didn't want to waste any more time.

"Let's cooperate." Old Xu's deep eyes were fixed on Tang San, and he didn't say another word.

Tang San stood tall and straight, "You are connected to the Ice Feather Sea."

After a moment of silence, Lao Xu nodded. "We were saved by our benefactor, but he doesn't know what we did."

As the two exchanged words, Tang Qi glanced at the girl next to Lao Xu.

This girl and Lao Xu should be on the same level, but she's not saying a word.

"Are those two among the three elemental soul masters?" Tang Qi withdrew her gaze and moved closer to Zi Zhenzhu, whispering in her ear.

Purple Pearl turned to the side, blocking most of the view from the other side. "It's not them. They haven't appeared before, and none of the people I mentioned are here."

Tang Qi narrowed her eyes, and the gem-like orchid hidden at the bottom of the boat quickly wove itself into a circle of decoration around the hull.

The roc circled the ship warily, its eyes sharp.

The girl turned her head to look at him, her lips slightly upturned, her smile stiff, and her eyes devoid of any emotion.

Tang Qi forced a smile, which looked no different from her usual smile.

After nodding, she looked away and quietly stayed to the side without making any further movements.

Tang San and Lao Xu have finished their discussion and the cooperation has been temporarily confirmed.

To show his sincerity, Lao Xu told them some news about Qian Renxue and then left without looking back.

Of course, before leaving, Lao Xu also had a brief negotiation with Zi Zhenzhu.

After clearing up the misunderstanding and completing the transaction, Purple Pearl also left after the ghost ship.

What happened next was none of her business; all she had to do was guard her Pearl Island.

Now that only their own people remained, everyone returned to the conference room. Tang Qi immediately found a comfortable seat and asked, "Is Qian Renxue really still in the Fifth Divine Trial? Where did they get this information?"

Qian Daoliu should have kept this kind of thing a secret, given the detailed markings. How could anyone know it so clearly?

Xie Yue lazily twirled the water glass in his hand, "Since you dare to say that, it's probably pretty accurate."

“Something’s not right with them.” Hu Liena frowned, clearly having serious doubts about the collaboration.

Tang Qi wholeheartedly agreed with this and nodded hurriedly.

Old Xu didn't pay attention to his specific situation, but the girl next to him had such lifeless eyes, as if he were just an empty shell.

With a sigh, she shared her thoughts: "Although things aren't going well, their proposed cooperation is still quite sincere, and it's unlikely to change anytime soon."

"Unless something unexpected happens, we can't control their condition." Yan crossed his arms, completely unconcerned about the group of people from before.

Suddenly, Tang Qi remembered the basement they had accidentally discovered during their first trip together.

Perhaps they were once used as test subjects, and are still alive now, perhaps only seeking revenge.

Thinking this, she stopped pondering and let out a soft sigh. "So their ghost ship was just using the Purple Pearl to lure us here as pirates?"

This is unnecessary; we can just wait on the road. They won't act like madmen and attack without asking any questions.

Tang San nodded helplessly.

That's the truth, and Lao Xu readily accepted it.

After discussing Lao Xu's affairs, the conversation naturally turned to Qian Renxue.

Yan revealed a malicious smile, "Since Qian Renxue is still in the Divine Examination, why don't we try to find out where she is?"

The best approach would be to forcefully interrupt her during her mental exam; that would definitely deal a heavy blow.

Hu Liena shook her head. "Impossible."

Zhang Ping rested her chin on her hand, her eyes deepening. "It's not impossible. Old Xu and the others even know which exam Qian Renxue is taking. Perhaps they can find out the information."

“Old Xu won’t agree.” After a pause, Tang Qi continued, “Even if a deal were possible, Binglinghai would find a way to stop it.” The price to pay for such specific information is unimaginable.

The fact that Lao Xu and his group were able to achieve what they have under Qian Daoliu's nose has made Qian Daoliu aware of some of the situation, naturally increasing his vigilance.

If that's the case, the fact that their people only discovered Lao Xu and his group now means that, besides being well-hidden, they must have had the help of Bing Linghai and Qian Daoliu's deliberate concealment.

If we act rashly and make too drastic moves, it might provoke the Qian Daoliu to consider a complete purge.

The real concern is that this might implicate Binglinghai; that's the most crucial point.

Ice Feather Sea's martial spirit is extremely important.

Actually, she's very curious about just how big Lao Xu's group is.

“Binglinghai has saved a lot of people over the years. Even if not everyone joins Lao Xu, the scale should not be too small.” Xie Yue leaned against the bar, looking down at the glass that was constantly shaking in his hand.

Hu Liena chuckled softly, "They'll all join."

Where else can you hide if you don't join those people? The only difference is what you want to do and what you are capable of doing.

Yan sighed and slumped onto the table. "If this won't work and that won't work, then tell me, what can we do when we go back?"

Having finally escaped Seagod Island and improved so much in strength, he felt uneasy if he didn't retaliate for the ordeal they caused him on the way there.

Tang San lazily lifted his eyelids. "Fine, when we get back you'll be in charge of dealing with those troublemakers."

"Don't worry, you'll have plenty of fights to fight."

Upon hearing this, Yan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Swallowing hard, Yan forced a smile. "Actually, I'm not that bored."

Tang San smiled without saying a word, his eyes gentle.

Zhang Ping patted Yan on the shoulder sympathetically, then turned and left.

Once the beginning was set, the remaining people left one by one.

Yan opened his mouth, wanting to struggle a little more, but shut his mouth under Tang San's expression, and left quickly with a disheveled look on his face, afraid that if he said another word, this person would be able to assign him even more work.

Seeing that everyone had left, Tang San snorted and casually tossed a nut he was holding onto the table with a clatter.

There are many unchanging aspects to operations at sea, and there will still be a lot to do after returning.

However, Yan's suggestion is indeed a good one.

He tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, making a series of tapping sounds.

Back in her room, Tang Qi picked up Xiangxiang and said, "Maybe we can try approaching the teacher."

"Meow?" Bibi Dong?

Xiangxiang then nodded in agreement.

In fact, it spent more time with Bibi Dong than Tang Qi and her brother.

In the past, when Bibi Dong stared in Qian Renxue's direction, her feelings were indeed complicated, but afterward, things were different; there were no other emotions in her eyes.

Tang Qi patted Xiangxiang's head.

She was aware of the teacher's changes, of course, but this was ultimately different from personally guiding the process.

Lost in thought, he stroked Xiangxiang more and more gently.

As the days passed, perhaps because Qian Daoliu was temporarily too busy to deal with them, the return journey was exceptionally smooth.

The group entered Wuhun City one morning, as the sun rose.

The city remained as bustling as ever, and the stalls were largely unchanged, as if they had never left.

Having taken in all of this, without time for detailed observation, the group rushed to the Spirit Hall to meet Bibi Dong.

"Teacher! We're back!"

"teacher!"

"Good day, Your Majesty!"

Bibi Dong's gaze swept over the group in turn, and she finally nodded in satisfaction.

After a few brief words, he dismissed everyone else, leaving only Tang Qi and her brother behind.

Seeing the changes in the two, Bibi Dong's eyes were full of satisfaction. "Qian Renxue is currently undergoing the divine test, and the angel statue is under tight security. You can take this opportunity to make some moves."

Tang Qi looked puzzled. "Only at the angel statue?"

Bibi Dong's lips twitched slightly, her tone ambiguous, "At least Qian Renxue's divine test did indeed begin here."

The uncertainty surrounding the divine examination is too great; no one can guarantee anything.

Seeing Tang Qi's thoughts, Bibi Dong warned, "Don't even think about making a move now. Qian Daoliu will never allow anyone to disrupt Qian Renxue's divine test."

"Nothing unexpected."

As if knowing who came up with the idea, Bibi Dong spoke again, "Some of your men are getting restless. It's a good opportunity to see Yan's current strength."

"Yes!" the two answered in unison.

Tang Qi then spoke up, "Teacher, I'll be leaving now."

With Tang Qi gone, only Tang San and Bibi Dong remained in the study.

After telling Bibi Dong about Lao Xu's situation, he took the opportunity to inquire about the recent situation of the Elders' Hall.

"You little trickster, go find Lao Ju and the others yourselves." After saying this last sentence, she waved for them to leave.