Yang Zhen looked back and saw a massive cruise ship sailing towards him.
Such a behemoth, its enormous shadow seemed capable of blotting out the sky.
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, "It's just a cruise ship, what's there to fear!"
He circulated his energy slightly, about to leap onto the cruise ship.
However, at that moment, a robust shout suddenly came from the cruise ship: "May I ask if this gentleman is Mr. Chen Xiao from Jiangbei?"
Chen Xiao, who was about to jump, stabilized his body upon hearing the shout.
He looked intently and saw a thin, middle-aged man in his late forties or early fifties standing at the bow of the giant ship, looking down.
Chen Xiao knew immediately that this was a martial artist, otherwise, with just a human voice, his voice wouldn't have reached Chen Xiao's ears from the giant ship.
Chen Xiao also shouted back, "I am Chen Xiao, who are you?"
The middle-aged man shouted, "I am Wang Tianwen, the eldest son of Wang Xingde, the Pavilion Master of Cangjian Pavilion!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao's eyes narrowed immediately.
Then Wang Tianwen continued shouting, "Brother Chen, I have no ill intentions. I have only four words for meeting Mr. Chen: peace is precious!"
It turned out that Wang Tianwen had originally planned to leave the island to meet Chen Xiao outside. He didn't expect that as soon as the cruise ship set sail, he would encounter Chen Xiao, who had just annihilated three patrol boats.
His primary objective was to seek peace, so even though he knew Chen Xiao had just killed many Cangjian Pavilion disciples, he showed no signs of anger, even wearing a very calm smile.
Chen Xiao sneered, "Peace is precious? Do you know that all the Cangjian Pavilion disciples on these three patrol boats have been killed by me!"
Wang Tianwen's expression remained unchanged, and he nodded slightly, "I know."
Chen Xiao couldn't help but frown. Was this person really the son of the Cangjian Pavilion Master? How could he still smile after Chen Xiao had killed so many Cangjian Pavilion disciples?
So Chen Xiao asked again, "What is your relationship with Wang Tianying?"
"Tianying is indeed my third brother," Wang Tianwen replied.
Chen Xiao gave a cold smile, "Your third brother was also killed, along with the more than a thousand Cangjian Pavilion disciples he brought. All of them were killed by me. Do you still want peace now?"
This time, Wang Tianwen's expression finally changed.
It could be said that it changed repeatedly, becoming very complex.
There was shock, doubt, and of course, grief and anger.
But after only a dozen seconds, all expressions subsided into calmness. Wang Tianwen said faintly, "I know about these things too."
This time, it was Chen Xiao's turn to be shocked. Did this person have no spirit at all?
"Let's be direct, what exactly do you want?"
Chen Xiao's brows furrowed. Even he couldn't quite see through this Wang Tianwen.
Wang Tianwen said calmly, "As I said, my purpose for this trip is only four words: peace is precious. I would like to invite Mr. Chen to the island for a chat. May I know Mr. Chen's thoughts?"
"Please wait for me for a moment!"
Chen Xiao said, then leaped back onto the rented yacht to discuss with Gu Zhendong and Li Qin.
"You all heard what he said, right?"
Gu Zhendong nodded, his expression grave, "Yes, unusual events are bound to have a cause. I don't know what his true intentions are!"
Li Qin, however, said, "Uncle Gu, I think you're overthinking it. This Wang Tianwen is the eldest son, the master of Cangjian Pavilion. I've heard he is narrow-minded and cannot tolerate others, but at the same time, he is also known for being weak and fearful. I guess since Wang Xingde sent him out, his true purpose must be to seek peace!"
"Seek peace? Hmph!"
Gu Zhendong snorted, "He probably doesn't know our purpose for coming, otherwise, there would be no reason for him to seek peace!"
Li Qin and Gu Zhendong were here to avenge Li Muzhi, while Chen Xiao's main objective was the Seven Fiends Blood Banner. Therefore, fundamentally speaking, their objectives were different.
So Li Qin looked at Chen Xiao and asked tentatively, "Mr. Chen, what do you think we should do about this matter?"
Chen Xiao didn't even think about it and said without hesitation, "No matter what, our immediate priority is to get on the island. It's almost dark. If we can have a good meal and a good night's sleep, and then go take Wang Xingde's dog life, wouldn't that be wonderful!"
Gu Zhendong laughed heartily, "Good, then it's settled. Qin'er, don't reveal your identity yet. Chen Xiao, you also don't reveal your purpose for now, otherwise, it might arouse the other party's suspicion. If they are cornered and destroy the Seven Fiends Blood Banner, it will be too late for us to regret it!"
"Yes, Uncle Gu is absolutely right!"
"Alright, we'll do as you say!"
Chen Xiao and Li Qin both greatly agreed with Gu Zhendong's suggestion.
Afterward, Chen Xiao called out to Wang Tianwen, agreeing to go ashore.
Wang Tianwen was overjoyed and immediately led the way, guiding them onto the island.
Upon landing on Cangjian Island, Chen Xiao couldn't help but marvel. This small island was as large as a small county town, and the entire island belonged to Cangjian Pavilion.
It was no exaggeration to say that the Pavilion Master of Cangjian Pavilion was like a local emperor in this remote place.
The residents on the island were all disciples of Cangjian Pavilion. They also needed to live, so all sorts of public facilities were available on the island.
Wang Tianwen led them to a hotel and entered a private room.
"Everyone, you must be tired from your journey. I have prepared a humble banquet to welcome you. Please enjoy yourselves to your heart's content."
Seeing that no one was moving their chopsticks, Wang Tianwen took the initiative to sit down and eat with them.
Seeing that he had eaten, Chen Xiao and the others felt relieved. Otherwise, who knew if there was poison in the food and wine.
"Master Wang, you don't seem to be the Pavilion Master of Cangjian Pavilion. May I ask when we can meet the old Pavilion Master Wang?"
While eating and drinking, Chen Xiao casually mentioned it.
Wang Tianwen smiled slightly, "Please don't be anxious. I have already reported your arrival to my father. However, due to my father's chronic illness, he cannot personally visit Mr. Chen. Please rest for tonight, and tomorrow morning, I will take you to see my father."
Hearing this, Chen Xiao nodded, "That would be excellent."
After accompanying them for a while longer, Wang Tianwen excused himself, stating he had matters to attend to.
As soon as he left, Gu Zhendong asked, "Don't you find it strange? This Wang Tianwen is so polite to us, but he never once asked why we came to the island. There must be something fishy going on."
Chen Xiao smiled slightly and said, "His not asking only proves one thing."
"What is it?"
Li Qin and Gu Zhendong asked in unison.
Chen Xiao took a sip of wine and said faintly, "It only means that for him, it doesn't matter at all why we are here!"