Chapter 352
Hostage, Monster
into the night.
The Thunder Whale giant ship sailed through the waves like an arrow, having traveled an unknown distance, yet the Dark Sea remained boundless, with endless black water on both sides, the scenery seemingly unchanged.
It seemed that no matter how far one went, the end of this dark sea could not be seen.
Inside the giant ship's cabin, the monkey that the red thread had transformed into was fast asleep. It had a body of steel and iron, and could sleep peacefully even when bound by heavy chains.
Outside the cage stood a man of imposing stature.
He was eight feet tall, with a full beard, wearing heavy armor, and holding two maces. He stood solemnly, exuding a murderous aura, just like the portrait of Qin Qiong on the door gods.
Even late at night, the man did not relax in the slightest, his eyes constantly scanning his surroundings with sharpness like swords.
People passing by would tremble at the sight of those tiger-like eyes and would avoid them from a distance.
Tiger Warrior, the top general under the second-in-command, wields a pair of Tiger-Subduing Maces, which have shattered the heads of countless bandits who dared to rob the ship. His fearsome reputation is known far and wide, and his might shakes the Dark Sea.
With his fifth level of cultivation, he could be considered a top-tier expert anywhere in the world.
However, he remained vigilant outside and failed to notice that the locked-up little monkey, after having slept well, suddenly opened its eyes quietly.
The next moment, the red thread used its seventy-two transformations to become a tiny insect barely visible to the naked eye, easily escaping the shackles and cages.
With its seventy-two transformations and unpredictable changes, it can be described as a divine skill for stealth and survival. While these shackles are indeed extraordinary, they are still no match for this supernatural power.
Moreover, Hongxian was born with a stone fetus, making her exceptionally compatible with this supernatural power; even Zhou Sheng did not possess her level of mastery.
hum~
At this moment, the red thread has transformed into not fleas and midges, but the legendary sleep bug, which, once it enters the body, can make one irresistibly sleepy.
Tiger Warrior was indeed a master, his body was honed to perfection, and his magical power was also quite profound, but he never expected that there would be such unpredictable supernatural abilities in this world.
He felt as if something had crawled into his ear, and he instinctively scratched it. Then he quickly became sleepy and his eyelids gradually closed.
Of course, this does not mean that Hongxian can easily kill this expert at the fifth level right now. On the contrary, if Hongxian were to have any killing intent at this moment, Hu Ben would be awakened instantly.
Ultimately, drowsiness can only make people fall asleep naturally, but it cannot deceive a master's perception of danger.
However, Hongxian had no intention of killing anyone. After the other person fell asleep, she transformed into a flying insect, slipped out through the cracks in the doors and windows, and gracefully departed.
Outside, there were people constantly patrolling, well-trained and leaving no blind spots, yet none of them noticed the flying insect hiding in the night.
She flapped her wings but did not leave immediately. Instead, she went to the place where the guards were the most stringent and eventually reached the deepest part of the ship's cabin.
It seems that the ship's largest "cargo" is hidden here.
Although she had already anticipated that the boss had specifically sent her to investigate, she was still surprised when she actually saw the "cargo".
Inside the cabin, one could see strings of "people" locked up.
The reason for using the word "string" is that these "people" were all pierced through the body by an iron chain, like livestock waiting to be slaughtered.
They were all unconscious, barely breathing, with thick scabs forming on their wounds. But as the ship rocked, the wounds would immediately burst open, and new blood would flow out.
These are indeed people, yet they have absolutely no dignity as human beings.
Red Line also observed that whenever someone was on the verge of death, the old man's henchmen would come over and forcibly force-feed them some kind of pill.
The pill seemed to be able to keep these "people" alive, keeping them in a state of being on the verge of death.
Looking around, the huge ship's cabin was filled with these animals-like people, a dense and dazzling array of creatures.
At this moment, even the fearless Hongxian couldn't help but feel a chill. "Have you heard? The second-in-command bought a new monkey, and it cost a full 100,000 coins!"
"Tsk tsk, I wonder what kind of monkey it is, that it's worth so much? It's almost worth half a boatload of meat tickets."
The second-in-command's men patrolled and administered drugs while whispering amongst themselves to pass the time on a boring, cold night.
"When has our second-in-command ever made a mistake? That monkey is said to be a rare and exotic species. Speaking of which, there was a monkey that appeared not long ago. It caused a lot of trouble, beating up all sorts of ghosts and gods. It was very powerful. It even tore the hundred-foot-long crocodile in the Underworld Sea in half!"
"Yeah, I just don't know why that monkey suddenly disappeared. Hey, do you think the little monkey our second-in-command bought might also have the same bloodline?"
"That's quite possible. I heard the second-in-command even transferred Tiger Legion there. You know, Tiger Legion was previously in charge of guarding—"
Before he could finish speaking, the cabin suddenly trembled violently, and a low, rumbling roar like muffled thunder could be faintly heard.
His men covered their ears, their faces showing helplessness and pain.
"With Tiger General gone, that monster has started going berserk again. Let's stay far away and wait until it's tired before we go over. Old Wang got too close the other day, and his head was crushed..."
Hearing the words of the crowd and the shouts from not far away, Hongxian's eyes lit up.
Without hesitation, she immediately flew towards the direction from which the roar came.
……
Roar!
When the roar, filled with anger and pain, rolled like muffled thunder, many of those who were unconscious and chained to the iron chains were awakened.
They looked around and, seeing their injuries, let out screams of agony.
The countless cries converged, startling the sleeping tiger into a sudden awakening.
I actually fell asleep standing up?
Hu Ben frowned, keenly sensing something was amiss. Hearing the commotion outside, he immediately gripped his double maces, wanting to go out and investigate but then stopped.
His current task is to guard the monkey; without the second-in-command's orders, he shouldn't meddle in other people's business.
Thinking this, he glanced back at the scene.
???
Tiger Warrior's eyes widened in fury, and his roar was like thunder, shaking the surrounding cabins.
The monkey... ran away!
……
The red line followed the sound and soon arrived at the source of the roar.
It appeared to be a huge cage, but it was covered by a thick tarpaulin and bound with iron chains as thick as a fist, making it impossible to see what was being held inside.
The terrifying roar continued to emanate from the cage, the sonic booms causing the large cloth bound by iron chains to shake violently.
"Shh, don't scream, I'm coming to get you out!"
Hongxian reverted to her true form, took out the Dragon-Spitting Fire Spear from her ear, channeled her magic power, and shattered the chains with a single thrust. With a flick of the spear tip, she swept away the oilcloth.
The monster in the cage finally revealed its true form.
"hiss!"
Hongxian gasped, rubbed her eyes, and exclaimed in surprise, "What...what are you?"
...(End of this chapter)