Chaotic World Book
Chapter 558 - 542: Tentacle System

Chapter 558: Chapter 542: Tentacle System

Zhao Changhe’s help in this matter was enormous...

Not to mention the problems of this battle, even if San Niang herself could have won. But the people on Taiping Island remained unharmed — the mothers and families of countless members of the Tianyuan Pirate Group. This was a huge favor for the entire Pirate Group, and it was like a redemption for Hua Zhenming, who had been pulled back from the abyss in his moment of desperate need.

Even the bearded old man’s expression changed when he looked at Zhao Changhe, and he bowed deeply as he said, "Thank you, Mr. Zhao... Tianyuan Pirate Group will never forget this."

"There’s no time for celebrations and thanks now," Zhao Changhe said, unsmilingly asking instead, "Logically speaking, a crafty rabbit has three burrows. Pirates are even more so in this regard; shouldn’t you have another secret base?"

San Niang sighed deeply, worried he would bring up the issue of who was the boss; surprisingly, he was quite understanding, "Yes, but since this place was attacked, is it because there’s a traitor, or could the Sea Emperor truly know everything that happens in the sea? If it’s the latter, it seems no place would be safe."

Zhao Changhe said, "The Sea Emperor absolutely cannot perceive everything in the ocean. Xia Longyuan once said he also needs to borrow eyes..."

He held back, not saying that even the Heavenly Book might need eyes, continuing, "In any case, if the Sea Emperor could overlook the entire ocean, he would have been invincible long ago. Just wash up and go to sleep then, what’s there to resist? It means this location wasn’t detected by perception. Either the Sea Race stumbled upon it accidentally, or there is a traitor. Either way, by moving now, even if there is a traitor, it might not be timely enough to deliver the new information."

The bearded old man hesitated, thinking he could still converse with Xia Longyuan... that’s boastful...

But considering the great favor from Zhao Changhe, the bearded old man didn’t say anything and nodded, "You are right, benefactor. We will move immediately."

Zhao Changhe asked San Niang, "I can sense the direction the crystal core is escaping to; do you want to go after it?"

San Niang looked at him with a strange expression; when did you ever consult or respect me like this? Is this to give me face in front of others?

She too adopted a commanding tone, frowning, "It’s been so long; can we catch up? Why didn’t you say so earlier?"

Zhao Changhe said, "It’s injured. It’s only been a few moments; it couldn’t have gone far."

San Niang immediately said, "Chase! Uncle Hai, you lead the others to move. We’ll find you later!"

Before the words fell, she sprung up like a cannonball, rapidly heading in the wrong direction.

"Hey, hey, the wrong way!" Zhao Changhe helplessly followed after her: "This way!"

San Niang: "..."

The bearded old man and Hua Zhenming exchanged looks, surveying the messy battlefield around them, feeling like this entire battle was like a dream, and the aftermath even more so.

You two clearly had a thing before, so why pretend not to know Zhao Shouyi earlier?

.....

San Niang followed Zhao Changhe, moving rapidly as if flying over the waves, her beautiful eyes occasionally glancing at Zhao Changhe’s feet, hesitating to speak several times.

Zhao Changhe, not looking away, asked, "What?"

San Niang said, "When I was in the Second Layer Secret Treasure, I couldn’t move on water for such a long time, nor could I fight underwater unaffected by water like you did before. Don’t tell me you reached the Third Layer Secret Treasure?"

"No," Zhao Changhe said. "Water Stepping and fighting underwater are two different things. The underwater part is purely due to external aids. As for Water Stepping, I stole some magic skills for utilizing the sea’s power from Hua Zhenming, and combined it with the Water Stepping skills I learned from Wanzhuang."

San Niang fell silent.

Zhao Changhe, curious, said, "What’s wrong?"

San Niang said, "Stealing skills from someone in the midst of a fight—such things aren’t possible without a genius or a treasure. Don’t casually mention this to others in the future."

Zhao Changhe grinned—when were you so clever?

It was true, the Heavenly Book he carried, even Yue Hongling wasn’t allowed to know about it initially. Later, as their relationship changed, he allowed Yue Hongling to learn about it, and to date, only Yue Hongling knew. Guigui’s relationship surely wasn’t at a level where he could talk about it.

But this wasn’t something he intended to reveal. Normally naïve, who would have thought she’d become so perceptive in martial arts and guess the truth from such an unwitting sentence?

With a whirl of thoughts in his mind, Zhao Changhe said, "I wouldn’t tell others because it’s you..."

San Niang’s expression turned even stranger. She pressed on without another word.

You really think Guigui is slow, do you not remember the sassy innkeeper from when we first met? From pirate to horse bandits, to becoming an innkeeper swimming with fishes and dragons, San Niang has probably heard more sweet nothings from men with ill intentions than Zhao Changhe has eaten meals.

Oh my, you want to flirt with me!

When I was selling roasted goods before, I never sensed this kind of intention from you. Could it be that watching me fight properly has stirred up some thoughts? This man is so strange, must be a pervert.

Oh right, I remember now.

Back in Huiji, I suspected this: He clearly has a problem with his meridians that’s hard to remedy, and dual cultivation could help with this issue. But even though he has compatible women around him, like Qing’er and Wanzhuang, I’ve never seen him engage in Dual Cultivation, especially with Tang Wanzhuang—it’s just kissing and touching.

Back then, Guigui suspected this guy actually has an embarrassing secret, that thing doesn’t work. Otherwise, it doesn’t make sense. Tang Wanzhuang is a peerless beauty, if you can kiss and touch her, what man could hold back and not go all the way?

He’s likely creating a facade of a womanizer to cover up the fact that he is impotent.

Then no problem.

San Niang’s expression turned seductive again, "Piggy, you’ve made a great contribution this time. How should I reward you? Want to be my boss?"

The way she said ’boss,’ it felt like a hook had quietly reached into your heart and pulled it right out.

Zhao Changhe’s heart raced uncontrollably and he dared not turn around to see her expression, speaking solemnly, "That’s not it. To relieve the Venerable of worries and solve problems is what Room Fire Pig should do."

San Niang giggled, "Very good, very good, now you really look a bit like Four Symbols Sect’s Piggy."

Zhao Changhe wanted to say, now you really look like the original Guigui. The way you fought earlier was absolutely fierce, like a wild and mature version of Yue Hongling, making one feel incredibly secure and reliable.

To actually think Guigui is reliable... That’s unbelievable.

He didn’t say these things, only suggesting, "Could the Venerable teach me some insights on Water Manipulation? It’s quite advantageous for sea battles."

San Niang gave him a once-over, "Some things need to be done—not just talked about."

Zhao Changhe: "..."

Speaking isn’t totally ineffective...

San Niang’s expression turned serious, "When you have time, put aside your cheating underwater tools, truly throw punches in the deep sea, or face a giant wave and break it with a punch. Do it every day for a year, then you’ll understand."

Zhao Changhe was stunned and then bowed sincerely, "I will take your teaching to heart."

"This is the reward you deserve." San Niang playfully moved closer, "Piggy, want anything else?"

Zhao Changhe nearly toppled into the sea.

My Guigui, we’re wave-stepping on the sea, you think we’re out shopping!

While feeling annoyed, something stirred in his mind: "I sense that the enemy has stopped."

San Niang sprang away from him as if electrocuted, as if she had just remembered they were chasing enemies.

In the distance, a small island appeared, and with a "snap," a tentacle as thick as a human body wrapped around the island. Immediately after, tentacles writhed and tightly enveloped the island.

A monstrous tentacled head then shifted to the center of the island, its eight limbs anchoring the entire island, its tentacles seemingly covered with countless "eyes," coldly watching their approach.

The mere shock of this Cthulhu-like Evil God was enough to cast all joking thoughts to the winds. Simply looking from afar brought a sense of nausea and panic. It wasn’t just visual; there was a genuine psychic shock spreading that could drive an ordinary Martial Artist mad with a single look.

The two exchanged glances and stopped in unison miles away, their minds gravely concentrated.

Suddenly, Zhao Changhe thought, the so-called Sea God, could it be just a giant octopus? This creature’s sinister vibe could satisfy all speculations about an Evil God.

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PS: Taking a day off felt the same as no rest at all, the day disappeared in a blink... Completely forgot what I did yesterday, seemed like I just zoned out all day. The fat penguin cries.