“ bù cuò ， ruò bú shì yǒu zhè yàng de bǎo wù ， nǐ yǐ wéi jù jīng wáng wèi hé huì kǎi yú cǐ chù ， lǎo fū hé bì yòu huā shàng nà me duō de xīn xuè ne 。” dú lóng lǎo zǔ lěng lěng de shuō 。
“不错，若不是有这样的宝物，你以为巨鲸王为何会凯觎此处，老夫何必又huā上那么多的心血呢。”毒龙老祖冷冷的说。
"Good point. If it weren't for such a precious artifact, why would the Whale King covet this place? Why should I expend so much effort on this?" the Venom Dragon Ancestor said coldly.
“ kě hóng yè dǎo suī dì chǔ piān pì ， dàn jí pǐn kuàng mài shì hé děng de liǎo bù qǐ ， bié de jiè miàn bù gǎn shuō ， zhì shǎo wǒ dōng hǎi xiū xiān jiè hái bù céng chū xiàn guò ， sú huà shuō ， zhǐ bāo bú zhù huǒ ， rú guǒ zhēn yǒu zhè zhǒng bǎo wù ， nǎ hái lún dé dào qū qū yī lí hé qī de xiū shì zuò dǎo zhǔ ， kǒng pà biàn shì nǐ wǒ ， yě shǒu zhī bú zhù ， shèng chéng zǎo jiù chā shǒu le 。” bái gǔ zhēn jūn suī rán xīn xǐ ， dàn hěn kuài ， yòu xiǎng dào le yí gè wèn tí ， zhè ge xiāo xī ， zǐ xì fēn xī ， cuò lòu bǎi chū ， jiǎn zhí bù kào pǔ 。
“可红叶岛虽地处偏僻，但极品矿脉是何等的了不起，别的界面不敢说，至少我东海修仙界还不曾出现过，俗话说，纸包不住火，如果真有这种宝物，哪还轮得到区区一离合期的修士做岛主，恐怕便是你我，也守之不住，圣城早就插手了。”白骨真君虽然欣喜，但很快，又想到了一个问题，这个消息，仔细分析，错漏百出，简直不靠谱。
"But Red Leaf Island may be remote, but the quality of its mineral veins is unparalleled. Other planes might not have seen anything like it. As they say, a paper can't cover fire; if such a treasure truly exists, how could a mere Separation Period cultivator become the island's lord? Even we might struggle to hold onto it," White Bone True Monarch said with joy but quickly thought of another issue. The information was riddled with inconsistencies and seemed unreliable.
“。 luó ， wèi xiōng zhè huà hé yì ， nán dào yǐ wéi běn mó zǔ huì yòng rú cǐ zhuō liè de huǎng yán piàn nǐ ？” dú lóng lǎo zǔ tóng kǒng wēi suō ， biǎo qíng yě sà rán yīn qíng bù dìng qǐ lái le 。
“。萝，卫兄这话何意，难道以为本魔祖会用如此拙劣的谎言骗你？”毒龙老祖瞳孔微缩，表情也飒然阴晴不定起来了。
"Ruo, Brother Wei, what do you mean by this? Do you think I would use such a poor excuse to deceive you?" the Venom Dragon Ancestor's pupils constricted as his expression became sullen and unpredictable.
“ qí dào yǒu bù yòng shēng qì ， lǎo fū zhǐ shì xiǎng yào yí gè hé lǐ de jiě shì ér yǐ 。” bái gǔ zhēn jūn tóng yàng yě shì dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， zì rán bú huì bèi duì fāng de qì shì gěi xià zhù ， zuǐ jiǎo biān fú xiàn chū lěng xiào zhī sè ， bù xián bù dàn de shuō 。
“齐道友不用生气，老夫只是想要一个合理的解释而已。”白骨真君同样也是洞玄期修仙者，自然不会被对方的气势给吓住，嘴角边浮现出冷笑之色，不咸不淡的说。
"Friend Qi, there is no need for you to be angry. I merely wish for a reasonable explanation," White Bone True Monarch said with a sneer, not intimidated by the other's aura.
…… hēng ， chēng zhè lǎo guài wù ， hái shì rú cǐ duō yí ， shí huà gào sù nǐ ， nà kuàng mài shì bèi gǔ xiū shì yòng dà shén tōng fēng yìn le ， cóng biǎo miàn gēn běn jiù kàn bù chū ， nǎi shì zài yī dú lì kōng jiān lǐ ， ér xī wéi yī de rù kǒu ， jiù zài hóng yè dǎo mǒu chù ， bù guò jù tǐ qíng xíng rú hé ， lǎo fū yě bù qīng chǔ ， jù jīng wáng ràng nǚ ér zài cǐ kāi shè diàn pù ， xiǎng bì yě shì wèi le dǎ tàn nà rù kǒu de 。
……哼，称这老怪物，还是如此多疑，实话告诉你，那矿脉是被古修士用大神通封印了，从表面根本就看不出，乃是在一独立空间里，而牺唯一的入口，就在红叶岛某处，不过具体情形如何，老夫也不清楚，巨鲸王让女儿在此开设店铺，想必也是为了打探那入口的。
"Hmm, still suspicious of this old monster. Let me tell you truthfully; that mineral vein was sealed by ancient cultivators using great power. It can't be seen from the surface and is in an independent space. The only entrance is somewhere on Red Leaf Island, but I'm not sure about its exact location. The Whale King likely set up a shop here to gather information about the entrance."
“ hē hē ， yuán lái rú cǐ ， zhè me jiǎng dào yě miǎn bí shuō dé guò qù ， nà méi yǒu guān xì ， zhǐ yào rù kǒu jiù zài hóng yè dǎo hǎi yù ， jiù suàn jué dì sān chǐ ， wǒ yě yí dìng huì jiāng tā wā chū lái dì 。”
“呵呵，原来如此，这么讲倒也勉鼻说得过去，那没有关系，只要入口就在红叶岛海域，就算掘地三尺，我也一定会将他挖出来地。”
"Haha, that makes sense. As long as the entrance is on Red Leaf Island, I will definitely find it even if I have to dig three feet deep."
bái gǔ zhēn jūn de liǎn shàng mǎn shì xǐ sè ， ruò shì duì fāng suǒ yán bù xū ， nà dé zuì jù jīng wáng yě jiù bù zhí yī tí ， rén wéi cái sǐ ， niǎo wèi shí wáng ” hé kuàng zì jǐ bì jìng shì rén lèi xiū shì ， tā nán dào hái zhēn gǎn dà zhāng qí gǔ de jìn gōng zhè lǐ ？
白骨真君的脸上满是喜色，若是对方所言不虚，那得罪巨鲸王也就不值一提，人为财死，鸟为食亡”何况自己毕竟是人类修士，他难道还真敢大张旗鼓的进攻这里？
White Bone True Monarch's face was filled with joy. If what he said was true, offending the Whale King would be insignificant. "Man for money, bird for food." Besides, he was a human cultivator; could he really dare to launch an open attack here?
nà yàng bù guǎn yuán yīn rú hé ” kěn dìng huì tiāo qǐ liǎng zú fēn zhēng de 。
那样不管原因如何”肯定会挑起两族纷争的。
Regardless of the reason, it would surely stir up conflict between the two races.
“ qí dào yǒu bù yòng duō lǜ ， rú jīn cǐ dǎo yǐ jīng luò zài le wǒ men de shǒu lǐ ， běn zhēn jūn zì rán huì jiā pài rén shǒu ， yǐ jǐn kuài zhǎo dào nà fēng yìn de rù kǒu 。”
“齐道友不用多虑，如今此岛已经落在了我们的手里，本真君自然会加派人手，以尽快找到那封印的入口。”
"Friend Qi, there is no need to worry. Now that this island is in our hands, I will naturally deploy more people to find the sealed entrance as soon as possible."
“ wèi xiōng ， cǐ shì hái xū yào bǎo mì ， duì xià miàn de dì zǐ ……”
“卫兄，此事还需要保密，对下面的弟子……”
"Brother Wei, we still need to keep this confidential for the disciples below..."
“ hē hē ， qí dào yǒu duō lǜ le ， zài xià yòu bú shì chū chū máo lú de xiǎo zi ， nǎ xiē xiāo xī kě yǐ tòu lù ， nǎ xiē zé xū yào yǐn mán qǐ ， zì rán xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， jué bú huì zǒu lòu fēn háo de ， fǒu zé zhè ge qíng kuàng yí dàn sàn bù ” zài xià qǐ bù shì yě bái máng huó 。” bái gǔ zhēn jūn wēi xiào zhe shuō ， xiǎn de xìn xīn shí zú 。
“呵呵，齐道友多虑了，在下又不是初出茅庐的小子，哪些消息可以透露，哪些则需要隐瞒起，自然心里有数，绝不会走漏分毫的，否则这个情况一旦散布”在下岂不是也白忙活。”白骨真君微笑着说，显得信心十足。
"Haha, Friend Qi, you are overthinking it. I am not a greenhorn; I know which information can be disclosed and which needs to be kept secret. I won't leak anything. Otherwise, if this situation spreads, wouldn't my efforts have been in vain?" White Bone True Monarch said with confidence.
“ dào yǒu jì rán xiǎo de qí zhōng de lì hài qū zhé ， nà běn dǎo zhǔ jiù fàng xīn le ……” dú lóng lǎo zǔ liǎn shàng lù chū xīn wèi zhī sè ， rán ér huà yīn wèi luò ， méi tóu què tū rán jǐn jǐn zhòu qǐ ， shèn zhì yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， liǎn shàng lù chū qí guài zhī sè 。
“道友既然晓得其中的厉害曲折，那本岛主就放心了……”毒龙老祖脸上露出欣慰之色，然而话音未落，眉头却突然紧紧皱起，甚至以手抚额，脸上露出奇怪之色。
"Since you understand the complexities, I trust you..." The Venom Dragon Ancestor's face showed relief, but before he could finish speaking, his brows suddenly furrowed as he placed a hand on his forehead, revealing an odd expression.
“ qí dào yǒu ， nǐ zhè shì zěn me le ？” bái gǔ zhēn jūn yī lèng ” yǒu diǎn bù jiě de shuō 。
“齐道友，你这是怎么了？”白骨真君一愣”有点不解的说。
"Friend Qi, what is wrong?" White Bone True Monarch was taken aback and asked.
“ lǎo fū yě shuō bù shàng lái ， zhǐ shì zuì jìn yī duàn shí jiān ， mò míng qí miào de yǒu xiē xīn shén bù ān ， fǎng fú yǒu shén me bù hǎo de shì qíng jiāng yào fā shēng yì bān 。”
“老夫也说不上来，只是最近一段时间，莫名其妙的有些心神不安，仿佛有什么不好的事情将要发生一般。”
"I can't explain it. Recently, I've been feeling uneasy for no reason at all, as if something bad might happen."
“ hē hē ， wǒ kàn dào yǒu shì yīn wèi tài guò jǐn zhāng jiāo lǜ ， yǐ zhì yú rú cǐ ， yǒu wǒ èr rén zuò zhèn cǐ chù ， nán dào hái huì yǒu shén me bù tuǒ 。” bái gǔ zhēn jūn bù yǐ wéi rán de shuō 。
“呵呵，我看道友是因为太过紧张焦虑，以至于如此，有我二人坐镇此处，难道还会有什么不妥。”白骨真君不以为然的说。
"Haha, I think you are too nervous and anxious. With us two here, how could anything go wrong?" White Bone True Monarch said dismissively.
“ huò xǔ ba ， bù guò dào yǒu bié wàng le ， wǒ děng xiū xiān zhě ， wèi bǔ xiān zhī gù rán shì bù kě néng de ， dàn yǒu shí de yī xiē xīn tóu líng zhào ， hái shì yìng yàn wú bǐ ， bù kě tài guò qīng shì ， nán dào shì dú lóng dǎo nà biān ” chū le shén me shì ？” dú lóng lǎo zǔ liǎn sè wēi hán de shuō ， zhè lǎo guài wù ， jū rán bèi tā gěi cāi zhōng le 。
“或许吧，不过道友别忘了，我等修仙者，未卜先知固然是不可能的，但有时的一些心头灵兆，还是应验无比，不可太过轻视，难道是毒龙岛那边”出了什么事？”毒龙老祖脸色微寒的说，这老怪物，居然被他给猜中了。
"Perhaps, but don't forget, we cultivators can't predict the future, but sometimes premonitions can be very accurate. We shouldn't take them lightly. Could it be that something happened on Venom Dragon Island?" The Venom Dragon Ancestor's face turned cold as he guessed correctly.
“ hē hē ， dú lóng dǎo ， qí dào yǒu ， nǐ hái zhēn huì shuō xiào ， suī rán nǐ de dú lóng dǎo ， yě suàn shì dòng tiān fú dì ， dàn bìng méi yǒu shén me hǎo dōng xī ， kě gōng wǒ děng kǎi yú ， zhì yú dī yī jiē de xiū shì ， rú guǒ wǒ méi yǒu jì cuò ， nǐ de sì dà dì zǐ ， kě dōu shì lí hé hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， yǒu tā men zuò zhèn lǎo wō ， nǐ hái yǒu shén me hǎo dān xīn de ， hé kuàng tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn yǒu rén jū xīn pǒ cè ， nán dào nǐ lǎo zǔ de wēi míng shì chī bái fàn de ， wǒ hái zhēn bù xiāng xìn le ， yǒu shuí dǎn dà bāo tiān ， gǎn pǎo dào tài suì tóu shàng lái dòng tǔ 。” bái gǔ zhēn jūn wēi xiào zhe kuān wèi shuō 。
“呵呵，毒龙岛，齐道友，你还真会说笑，虽然你的毒龙岛，也算是洞天福地，但并没有什么好东西，可供我等凯觎，至于低一阶的修士，如果我没有记错，你的四大弟子，可都是离合后期的修仙者，有他们坐镇老窝，你还有什么好担心的，何况退一万步说，就算有人居心叵测，难道你老祖的威名是吃白饭的，我还真不相信了，有谁胆大包天，敢跑到太岁头上来动土。”白骨真君微笑着宽慰说。
"Haha, Venom Dragon Island, Friend Qi, you really know how to joke. While your Venom Dragon Island is a Heavenly Abode, there isn't anything worth coveting here. As for lower-ranked cultivators, if I'm not mistaken, your four disciples are all at the Separation Period later stage. With them guarding your base, what do you have to worry about? Besides, even if someone has ill intentions, don't you think my reputation as an ancestor is no joke? I wouldn't believe anyone would dare to tamper with it," White Bone True Monarch said reassuringly.
“ zhè …………” dú lóng lǎo zǔ liǎn shàng lù chū chí yí zhī sè ， dàn shǎo qǐng zhī hòu ， què shuāng méi yī tiāo ：“ bù xíng ， dào yǒu suǒ yán ， huò xǔ yǒu lǐ ， dàn bù pà yī wàn ， jiù pà wàn yī ， rú guǒ dú lóng dǎo zhēn yǒu shén me biàn gù ， wǒ kě zhuī huǐ mò jí ， zhè xīn zhōng yuè lái yuè bù ān níng ， wǒ yào huí qù kàn kàn cái xíng 。”
“这…………”毒龙老祖脸上露出迟疑之色，但少顷之后，却双眉一挑：“不行，道友所言，或许有理，但不怕一万，就怕万一，如果毒龙岛真有什么变故，我可追悔莫及，这心中越来越不安宁，我要回去看看才行。”
"Indeed…" The Venom Dragon Ancestor's face showed hesitation. After a moment, he raised his eyebrows: "No, Friend Qi, your words might be right, but better safe than sorry. If something happens on Venom Dragon Island, I will regret it. My heart is getting more uneasy. I need to go back and check."
huà yīn wèi luò ， tā yǐ zhèn yī ér qǐ ｆ
话音未落，他已振衣而起ｆ
Before the last word left his mouth, he rose from his seat.
bái gǔ zhēn jūn de liǎn sè ， jī hū yě zài tóng yī shí jiān ， yīn chén xià lái ：“ bù xíng ， dú lóng ， nǐ gěi wǒ zhàn zhù 。”
白骨真君的脸色，几乎也在同一时间，阴沉下来：“不行，毒龙，你给我站住。”
White Bone True Monarch's face turned grim: "No, Venom Dragon, stay where you are."
“ zěn me ， bái gǔ lǎo mó ， mò fēi nǐ hái yào jiāng qí mǒu ， qiǎng liú zài cǐ chù ？”
“怎么，白骨老魔，莫非你还要将齐某，强留在此处？”
"Why, Old Devil White Bone? Do you want to force me to stay here?"
dú lóng lǎo zǔ běn jiù xīn zhōng jiāo jí ， cǐ kè de huà yǔ ， gèng shì yīn lěng wú bǐ 。
毒龙老祖本就心中焦急，此刻的话语，更是阴冷无比。
The Venom Dragon Ancestor was already anxious; his words were even colder now.
bié kàn tā shēn gāo bù guò sì chǐ ， kě què zì yǒu yī fān qì shì 。
别看他身高不过四尺，可却自有一番气势。
Though he wasn't tall—only four feet—he exuded an imposing presence.
cì *……， dà diàn zhōng méi yǒu fēng ， kě yī xiù què kāi shǐ bǎi dòng 。
刺*……，大殿中没有风，可衣袖却开始摆动。
"Friend Qi, why be angry? I dare not force you to stay. But leaving like this and dumping a mess on us is rather unscrupulous."
“ qí dào yǒu ， nǐ hé bì shēng qì ， lǎo fū zài kuáng wàng ， yòu nǎ gǎn qiǎng liú nǐ ， zhǐ shì nǐ pāi pāi pì gǔ jiù zǒu ， què jiāng yī làn tān zi shuǎi zài cǐ chù ， zhè me zuò ， zhe shí yǒu xiē tài bù dì dào le 。”
“齐道友，你何必生气，老夫再狂妄，又哪敢强留你，只是你拍拍屁股就走，却将一烂摊子甩在此处，这么做，着实有些太不地道了。”
"How so?" The Venom Dragon Ancestor didn't appreciate being accused.
“ cǐ huà zěn shuō ？” dú lóng lǎo zǔ kě bù xǐ huān bié rén gěi tā kòu mào zi de 。
“此话怎说？”毒龙老祖可不喜欢别人给他扣帽子的。
"You just said that Red Leaf Island has a sealed mineral vein of great value. We both know its worth, but the Whale King wouldn't be unaware. Without you here to guard, I would struggle alone," Brother Wei said.
“ qí xiōng nǐ gāng cái yě shuō le ， zhè hóng yè dǎo ， kě shì yǒu yī jí pǐn kuàng mài fēng yìn zhe ， jià zhí rú hé ， nǐ wǒ jiē xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， bié rén bù qīng chǔ ， kě jù jīng wáng nà lǎo jiā huǒ néng bù xiǎo de ， méi yǒu nǐ gòng tóng zuò zhèn cǐ chù ， xiǎo dì kě shì dú lì nán zhī de 。”
“齐兄你刚才也说了，这红叶岛，可是有一极品矿脉封印着，价值如何，你我皆心里有数，别人不清楚，可巨鲸王那老家伙能不晓得，没有你共同坐镇此处，小弟可是独力难支的。”
"Brother Wei, are your words too exaggerated? True, even with us working together, we can't defeat the Whale King. But I said this is our human territory; he won't dare attack openly. The Holy City wouldn't let that happen and would provoke a war between the two races."
“ wèi xiōng ， nǐ zhè huà shì bú shì tài wēi yán sǒng tīng le ， bù cuò ， jù jīng wáng biàn shì nǐ wǒ lián shǒu ， yě dǎ bù guò ， kě wǒ shuō le ， zhè lǐ bì jìng shì rén zú de dì pán ， tā gǎn dà zhāng qí gǔ de lái gōng me ， nà yàng shèng chéng bú huì bù guǎn ， huì tiāo qǐ liǎng zú dà zhàn 。”
“卫兄，你这话是不是太危言耸听了，不错，巨鲸王便是你我联手，也打不过，可我说了，这里毕竟是人族的地盘，他敢大张旗鼓的来攻么，那样圣城不会不管，会挑起两族大战。”
"You're right, but the Whale King doesn't need to make a show of it. He could quietly sneak in, eliminate me, and then use his astral body or support a puppet to achieve his goals. With us both here, even if he is strong, he can't kill both of us at once. As you said, he wouldn't dare start a war between the two races; thus, we must be cautious."
“ huà shì méi cuò ， kě yǐ jù jīng wáng de běn shì ， nǎ yòng dé zhe dà zhāng qí gǔ ， tā zhǐ xiāo tōu tōu qián rù ， shén bù zhī guǐ bù jué de jiāng běn zhēn jūn miè chú ， hòu miàn shī zhǎn yuán shén fù tǐ zhī shù ， huò zhě fú chí kuǐ lěi ， dōu kě yǐ dá dào zì jǐ mù dì de ， ér rú guǒ wǒ men liǎng gè rén zài cǐ jiù bù yí yàng le ， jù jīng wáng zài qiáng ， yě bù kě néng tóng shí jiāng wǒ men liǎng gàn diào ， ér zhèng rú dào yǒu suǒ shuō ， tā bù gǎn tiāo qǐ liǎng zú de zhàn huǒ ， zhè yàng jiù bì xū tóu shǔ jì qì le 。”
“话是没错，可以巨鲸王的本事，哪用得着大张旗鼓，他只消偷偷潜入，神不知鬼不觉的将本真君灭除，后面施展元神附体之术，或者扶持傀儡，都可以达到自己目的的，而如果我们两个人在此就不一样了，巨鲸王再强，也不可能同时将我们两干掉，而正如道友所说，他不敢挑起两族的战火，这样就必须投鼠忌器了。”
"Hmm…" The Venom Dragon Ancestor's face showed some hesitation. Regardless, he had to admit that his opponent's analysis was indeed very reasonable.
“ zhè ……” dú lóng lǎo zǔ liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn chí yí ， bù guǎn yuàn bù yuàn yì ， tā bù dé bù chéng rèn ， duì fāng zhè fān fēn xī ， què shí shì fēi cháng de yǒu dào lǐ 。
“这……”毒龙老祖脸上露出几分迟疑，不管愿不愿意，他不得不承认，对方这番分析，确实是非常的有道理。
"Friend Qi, your guess about Venom Dragon Island is just speculation. This premonition is as you said, but it can also go wrong. If you insist on going back, it might be a wasted trip. But Red Leaf Island could have issues. Which is more important? Can't you calmly analyze this? Besides, if Venom Dragon Island does face problems, compared to the treasures we might obtain, they are insignificant!"
"Good point. If it weren't for such a precious artifact, why would the Whale King covet this place? Why should I expend so much effort on this?" the Venom Dragon Ancestor said coldly.
"But Red Leaf Island may be remote, but the quality of its mineral veins is unparalleled. Other planes might not have seen anything like it. As they say, a paper can't cover fire; if such a treasure truly exists, how could a mere Separation Period cultivator become the island's lord? Even we might struggle to hold onto it," White Bone True Monarch said with joy but quickly thought of another issue. The information was riddled with inconsistencies and seemed unreliable.
"Ruo, Brother Wei, what do you mean by this? Do you think I would use such a poor excuse to deceive you?" the Venom Dragon Ancestor's pupils constricted as his expression became sullen and unpredictable.
"Friend Qi, there is no need for you to be angry. I merely wish for a reasonable explanation," White Bone True Monarch said with a sneer, not intimidated by the other's aura.
"Hmm, still suspicious of this old monster. Let me tell you truthfully; that mineral vein was sealed by ancient cultivators using great power. It can't be seen from the surface and is in an independent space. The only entrance is somewhere on Red Leaf Island, but I'm not sure about its exact location. The Whale King likely set up a shop here to gather information about the entrance."
"Haha, that makes sense. As long as the entrance is on Red Leaf Island, I will definitely find it even if I have to dig three feet deep."
White Bone True Monarch's face was filled with joy. If what he said was true, offending the Whale King would be insignificant. "Man for money, bird for food." Besides, he was a human cultivator; could he really dare to launch an open attack here?
Regardless of the reason, it would surely stir up conflict between the two races.
"Friend Qi, there is no need to worry. Now that this island is in our hands, I will naturally deploy more people to find the sealed entrance as soon as possible."
"Brother Wei, we still need to keep this confidential for the disciples below..."
"Haha, Friend Qi, you are overthinking it. I am not a greenhorn; I know which information can be disclosed and which needs to be kept secret. I won't leak anything. Otherwise, if this situation spreads, wouldn't my efforts have been in vain?" White Bone True Monarch said with confidence.
"Since you understand the complexities, I trust you..." The Venom Dragon Ancestor's face showed relief, but before he could finish speaking, his brows suddenly furrowed as he placed a hand on his forehead, revealing an odd expression.
"Friend Qi, what is wrong?" White Bone True Monarch was taken aback and asked.
"I can't explain it. Recently, I've been feeling uneasy for no reason at all, as if something bad might happen."
"Haha, I think you are too nervous and anxious. With us two here, how could anything go wrong?" White Bone True Monarch said dismissively.
"Perhaps, but don't forget, we cultivators can't predict the future, but sometimes premonitions can be very accurate. We shouldn't take them lightly. Could it be that something happened on Venom Dragon Island?" The Venom Dragon Ancestor's face turned cold as he guessed correctly.
"Haha, Venom Dragon Island, Friend Qi, you really know how to joke. While your Venom Dragon Island is a Heavenly Abode, there isn't anything worth coveting here. As for lower-ranked cultivators, if I'm not mistaken, your four disciples are all at the Separation Period later stage. With them guarding your base, what do you have to worry about? Besides, even if someone has ill intentions, don't you think my reputation as an ancestor is no joke? I wouldn't believe anyone would dare to tamper with it," White Bone True Monarch said reassuringly.
"Indeed…" The Venom Dragon Ancestor's face showed hesitation. After a moment, he raised his eyebrows: "No, Friend Qi, your words might be right, but better safe than sorry. If something happens on Venom Dragon Island, I will regret it. My heart is getting more uneasy. I need to go back and check."
Before the last word left his mouth, he rose from his seat.
White Bone True Monarch's face turned grim: "No, Venom Dragon, stay where you are."
"Why, Old Devil White Bone? Do you want to force me to stay here?"
The Venom Dragon Ancestor was already anxious; his words were even colder now.
Though he wasn't tall—only four feet—he exuded an imposing presence.
"Friend Qi, why be angry? I dare not force you to stay. But leaving like this and dumping a mess on us is rather unscrupulous."
"How so?" The Venom Dragon Ancestor didn't appreciate being accused.
"You just said that Red Leaf Island has a sealed mineral vein of great value. We both know its worth, but the Whale King wouldn't be unaware. Without you here to guard, I would struggle alone," Brother Wei said.
"Brother Wei, are your words too exaggerated? True, even with us working together, we can't defeat the Whale King. But I said this is our human territory; he won't dare attack openly. The Holy City wouldn't let that happen and would provoke a war between the two races."
"You're right, but the Whale King doesn't need to make a show of it. He could quietly sneak in, eliminate me, and then use his astral body or support a puppet to achieve his goals. With us both here, even if he is strong, he can't kill both of us at once. As you said, he wouldn't dare start a war between the two races; thus, we must be cautious."
"Hmm…" The Venom Dragon Ancestor's face showed some hesitation. Regardless, he had to admit that his opponent's analysis was indeed very reasonable.
"Friend Qi, your guess about Venom Dragon Island is just speculation. This premonition is as you said, but it can also go wrong. If you insist on going back, it might be a wasted trip. But Red Leaf Island could have issues. Which is more important? Can't you calmly analyze this? Besides, if Venom Dragon Island does face problems, compared to the treasures we might obtain, they are insignificant!"