Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Three Blade Mountain and Luan Yue Valley.

These two pirate groups occupied a vast territory, nearly three times the size of the area controlled by the Bai Fa Pirate Group.

However...

Their strength could not compare to that of the Bai Fa Pirate Group.

After all,

the Bai Fa Sword Emperor of the Bai Fa Pirate Group is universally acknowledged as the number one master throughout the entire Chaotic Seas!

As for the Shark Pirate Group, they even have the backing of the Sha Family.

And so,

Three Blade Mountain and Luan Yue Valley have formed the current bizarre situation where the two pirate groups constantly clash and feud on ordinary days. But when faced with an external enemy, they cooperate wholeheartedly to resist the invasion.

It is precisely because of this mode of cooperation that these two weaker forces have managed to hold the most ground.

Snow Peak Island.

In the middle of this island lies a towering peak over thirty thousand feet tall, perennially capped with snow—a rarity above the ocean, hence it is known as the sacred land of ice and snow of the Chaotic Seas.

At the foot of Snow Peak Mountain, inside a tavern known as Snow Peak Inn,

Xiao Yi booked a top-grade private room, laid Little Lin and Yue Shanchuan on the bed, but did not let them directly touch the bedding. Instead, he propped up their bodies with vital energy.

They were enveloped all over by Xiao Yi's vital energy to prevent their bodies from rot and insect contamination.

Xiao Yi gave them some foundation-strengthening and vital-energy-nurturing elixirs, and said in a deep voice, "You two rest here for a while. I'll go out and buy some medicine. When I return, I'll figure out a way to regenerate your skin!"

Their skin had been peeled off completely.

Without external aid, it was impossible for new skin to regenerate.

Yue Shanchuan's voice was hoarse as he said, "Be careful!"

"Don't worry!"

Xiao Yi nodded, set up an Array Formation in the room to prevent anyone from coming in and seeing their current state. Then, cloaked in his cape, he left the inn alone.

At the entrance of the inn.

As the innkeeper was soliciting guests, Xiao Yi asked, "Innkeeper, where can I buy medicinal herbs and elixirs nearby?"

While speaking,

Xiao Yi passed ten sea crystals into his hand.

The innkeeper's eyes lit up, and he answered with utmost respect, "Young master, there isn't an elixir store on Snow Peak Island. However, if you follow this road straight to the end, you will see the black market. Many pirates fence their loot there, and there are also some merchants. You should be able to find what you need!"

"The black market? Good!"

Xiao Yi nodded and thanked him.

The innkeeper hesitated, then looking at the sea crystals in his hand, he said gravely, "Young master, when you get to the black market, don't openly display wealth. It's a place full of mixed characters..."

"Thank you!"

Xiao Yi gave a formal bow to the innkeeper, then headed straight for the black market.

......

The black market.

It's indispensable in every place, after all, transactions too shady for daylight are not uncommon.

When Xiao Yi arrived at the black market, he noticed many others wearing cloaks like himself. Clearly, these people also did not wish to reveal their identities. Xiao Yi walked around the market, as hawker calls continually resounded, "Recently plundered treasures, take a look, see for yourselves!"

"Just off the boat, still hot!"

Xiao Yi glanced over,

and saw at several stalls, human hands, heads, and so on were displayed... These hands were adorned with various rings, while the heads had gold teeth embedded...

Truly everything under the sun could be found.

Xiao Yi soon found a vendor selling medicinal herbs. All the herbs necessary for concocting the skin-regeneration elixir were available here. Xiao Yi asked, "How much for all these herbs?"

"You want them all?" the vendor inquired.

Xiao Yi nodded.

The vendor replied, "One hundred thousand sea crystals."

"One hundred thousand?"

Xiao Yi was taken aback— that was a billion Silver, decidedly expensive. However, to regenerate the skin of Little Lin and Yue Shanchuan, he could not consider other issues. "I'll take them all!" he declared.

"All of them?"

The vendor was surprised but confirmed as Xiao Yi nodded. He then oh'd, packed up the goods and handed them over. Xiao Yi also handed over the sea crystals to pay for the medicines. Just as he was about to leave, suddenly someone sprang out from the side.

She grabbed Xiao Yi's hem and hid behind him, looking ahead with panic.

This was a young girl with a weed tied atop her head.

The girl's appearance was quite pretty, but her complexion was extremely pale, clearly a result of chronic malnutrition.

Full of terror, the girl looked up at Xiao Yi with her eyes carrying a pitiful plea, "Brother, save me... please, save me..."

"Hm?"

Xiao Yi frowned.

A drunken man came stumbling over, his eyes venomously fixed on the girl: "Ying, aren't you coming over to your daddy?"

"No, don't..."

Ying clutched tightly to Xiao Yi's hem, her face brimming with fear.

Xiao Yi frowned and looked at the drunkard: "Who are you?"

The drunkard frowned back at him and said, "I'm her old man..."

"You're her father?"

Xiao Yi was taken aback, turning back to Ying, "Ying, is he really your father?"

"Yes, yes..."

Ying nodded her head then frantically shook it, saying, "No, no, he's not. He, he wants to sell me for liquor... Big brother, can you save me? My mother and sister were already sold by him, I don't want to be sold to a brothel, I don't want to..."

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, looking at the drunkard: "She is your daughter, and you want to sell her just for some liquor?"

The drunkard snorted coldly, as if it were the most natural thing to do, said, "What about my daughter? She's mine, and if I want to sell her, I'll sell her. Who the hell are you to tell me what to do? Step aside or I'll start screaming for help..."

"Big brother, please save me..." Ying tugged at Xiao Yi's sleeve, her eyes pleading tragically.

Xiao Yi sighed.

Ying's plight reminded him of his own past, which stirred a sense of compassion.

Xiao Yi turned to the drunkard. "How much do you want?"

The drunkard was taken aback and frowned, "What? You want to buy her?"

Xiao Yi nodded.

The drunkard's eyes rolled greedily, glancing over Xiao Yi's attire and the herbs in his hand, and he held up a finger, declaring, "Fifty... no, one hundred sea crystals, not a crystal less!"

The surrounding crowd, however, looked at the scene with disdain: "Damn, to actually ask for one hundred sea crystals for such a girl?"

"A normal price would be around five sea crystals..."

"This guy probably saw the young man had money, so he's shooting for the moon with his price!"

Hearing the crowd's comments, the drunkard's face turned from pale to flushed, obviously worried that his outrageous demand had angered Xiao Yi. He hastily called out, "No no no, let's make it fifty sea crystals..."

Yet Xiao Yi suddenly felt a sense of sadness.

A biological father, willing to sell his own daughter for liquor.

Indeed, in these lawless seas, human life was as cheap as dirt.

The life of Ying was worth less than a rich man's meal.

Swish!

Xiao Yi tossed fifty sea crystals to the drunkard and said coldly, "From now on, she has nothing to do with you!"

"Hahaha, of course, she's all yours now!" the drunkard laughed heartily, clutching the sea crystals with excitement, muttering, "Now I can drink well, and later find another wife to bear more children. Keep the sons to have them join the Three Blade Mountain; sell my daughters..."

However...

Just as he stepped into the tavern, the sea crystals in his hand suddenly erupted into a dazzling light.

Boom!

The drunkard was blown to pieces.

Of course...

All of this was unknown to Ying, who had left with Xiao Yi. She followed him all the way to the inn. Xiao Yi brought Ying to his room, ordered some food, and then instructed her, "Ying, eat something here and rest if you're tired. I still have things to do, but I'll think of how to arrange for you after I'm done..."

"Okay, big brother, you go ahead!" Ying obediently nodded, her clear eyes gazing up at him.

Xiao Yi ruffled her hair and went into the bedroom.

Ying ate some food, and seeing some dirty clothes in the room, she cautiously took them downstairs to wash.

All of her actions were perceived by Xiao Yi, who smiled and shook his head: "Such a sensible little girl!"

Since Ying had gone to wash the clothes, Xiao Yi didn't pay any more attention to her.

His gaze turned to the bed where Little Lin and Yue Shanchuan were lying, he said solemnly, "Soon, you will both be healed..."