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Chapter 289: Unexpected Turn of Events, Under Attack (Thanks to Alliance Leader Elvin2016!)
Chapter 289: Unexpected Turn of Events, Under Attack (Thanks to Alliance Leader Elvin2016!)
The little cute one was hooked and quickly sent for deep-frying.
The mercenary carefully put away the roll of toilet paper given by Qi Yuan.
Kan Huan looked at Qi Yuan and cautiously asked, "Mr. Qi, do you need a sea monster?"
Sea monsters were precious, but for nobles like Kan Huan, obtaining one was relatively easy.
"I'd like one similar to the one we just caught, but ordinary ones would be fine too. I'd like to take a look." Qi Yuan replied truthfully.
He was probably interested in mutated sea monsters, and not just any mutated sea monster would do.
For instance, during the short time they had been fishing, Qi Yuan had been staring at the ocean and had already spotted more than one sea monster.
However, none of those sea monsters gave him the same feeling as this little cute one.
"There are still many sea monsters on the Sea Star Peak. I'll collect some for you right away," Kan Huan hurriedly said.
"Mhm."
Qi Yuan nodded.
He also wanted to study these sea monsters.
These sea monsters seemed to have some connection with the martial way to some extent.
Currently, Qi Yuan's martial cultivation was too weak, and he hadn't yet discovered the exact nature of this connection.
Before long, the deep-fried mutated sea monster was served.
It was evident that the chef had put in a lot of effort, but the fried sea monster still looked hideous, making it difficult to swallow.
The female stars in the room covered their mouths and frowned, seemingly quite disgusted.
At this moment, Kan Huan couldn't help but speak up, "Even at ordinary banquets, it's rare to taste the meat of a mutated sea monster like this.
Don't be fooled by the small amount of meat; this is worth millions."
Upon hearing Kan Huan's words, the female stars' frowns relaxed.
Wu Qi's eyes widened in surprise, "Is it that expensive?"
Despite her initial lack of appetite, her mouth watered, and she wanted to take a bite.
After all, it would be a shame not to eat something so pricey.
At that moment, Qi Yuan picked up a pair of chopsticks and gently tapped the sea monster's head.
Instantly, a drop of incredibly enchanting blood appeared.
The female stars in the room were all amazed by this sight.
Qi Yuan stared at the drop of blood, his expression unreadable.
He felt a slight flutter in his body, and his blood seemed to boil.
"I'm starting to suspect that I might share the same ancestor as this mutated sea monster," Qi Yuan said, a smile in his eyes.
"How is that possible?" The female stars laughed, "These sea monsters are mutated fish due to radiation. How could they share the same ancestor as humans?"
"Exactly!" The others agreed, thinking Qi Yuan was joking.
After extracting the drop of blood, Qi Yuan spoke softly, "Let's all have some together. It's... very nourishing."
For him, the most valuable part of the mutated sea monster was its blood.
Instantly, the football-sized mutated sea monster was divided into over ten portions, and everyone present received a share.
Wu Qi held her plate, her expression one of satisfaction. She only regretted not having her phone; otherwise, she would have definitely taken a picture to share with her sisters in their group chat.
After all, the meat on her plate was worth tens of thousands, even more expensive than gold.
Someone of her status couldn't afford such a luxurious delicacy.
She bit into it carefully, feeling the crisp texture and the mouthwatering aroma.
"Delicious! The flavor is excellent!"
Wu Qi licked her lips in satisfaction.
Something so expensive would naturally taste good to those with innate talent.
The others felt the same way.
For them, the meat of the mutated sea monster was like the ultimate delicacy.
Qi Yuan didn't eat the meat but swallowed the drop of blood instead.
Instantly, he felt a subtle change in his body.
His blood seemed to boil at that moment.
Qi Yuan closed his eyes and focused his inner sight on himself.
After about ten breaths, Qi Yuan opened his eyes, and an unusual expression appeared in them.
"My martial talent... has actually increased."
Indeed, his martial talent had improved.
If he were to go to the Bright Martial Studio for a test, he would find that the lines representing his martial talent had increased.
"Do sea monsters really have a connection with the martial way?"
Or perhaps... it was related to bloodlines.
Qi Yuan had already vaguely sensed this.
The martial way in this world should be linked to bloodlines.
The stronger one's bloodline, the greater their martial talent, and the faster their cultivation progress.
However... due to the distance between bloodlines, the martial bloodlines had become increasingly diluted, and the strength of martial artists had weakened.
Even leaping twenty meters could be considered an extraordinary feat.
Qi Yuan suspected that this was related to the thinning of bloodlines.
"Mr. Qi, what's wrong?" Kan Huan asked, noticing Qi Yuan's change in expression.
"It's nothing. I just thought of something interesting," Qi Yuan said, looking at Kan Huan.
"In ancient records, weren't the martial masters incredibly powerful?"
"Mhm... They were very powerful, with tales of one warrior taking on a thousand soldiers. But... these are mostly exaggerations in historical books.
Modern scientific research shows that the limit of the martial way is one hundred enemies," Kan Huan replied truthfully.
The limit of the martial way was one hundred enemies, and advanced genetic potions could easily break through this limit.
At this moment, Kan Huan couldn't help but ask, "Is the limit of the immortal way... perhaps a million enemies?"
There were also many records about the immortal way and mythical legends on the Seastar Pass.
But perhaps the people on Seastar Pass lacked imagination and didn't exaggerate; the most impressive record about these mythical figures was flying and crossing the sea.
In the vast nation of Blue Star, they are so powerful that even a single hair of their citizens is mightier than others.
For Kan Huan, being able to defeat ten thousand enemies is already an extreme exaggeration.
If he were to cultivate to the peak of the Immortal Path, becoming a true Ten Thousand Enemy Slayer, the noble families of the Seven Star Constellation would surely make room for him.
"You're underestimating the Immortal Path," Qi Yuan said with a casual smile. "I'm weak now, but killing ten thousand people... it's still a piece of cake."
Hearing this, Kan Huan's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Qi Yuan with a mix of awe and skepticism.
While he was doubtful of Qi Yuan's words, which seemed too exaggerated, he couldn't help but be drawn to the respect in Kan Huan's eyes.
Their conversation was quiet and at a distance from the others, ensuring their words remained private.
"Speaking of the Martial Way, it may be in decline now, but in ancient times... it might have been equally powerful," Qi Yuan mused.
The blood extracted from the Sea Monster's body made Qi Yuan realize that the Martial Way was not as simple as it seemed.
In modern times, the blood of the Martial Way in humans has become too thin, preventing them from harnessing its true power.
"It's a pity," Qi Yuan sighed. "Based on my guess, the Martial Way does have a limit, and that limit is... our ancestors."
The pinnacle of the Martial Way lies with the source of the bloodline.
Thus, for the Martial Way, descendants can never surpass their ancestors.
Because almost everything of the descendants originates from the ancestors.
However, the Martial Way also has its advantages. If the ancestors break through again, it might elevate the bloodlines of all descendants, leading to an increase in their strength.
But in the thousands of years of Seastar's history, there are hardly any records of such occurrences.
This suggests that the source ancestors of the Martial Way are either dead or have not broken through again.
Hence, bloodline elevation has not happened again.
However, this raises another question.
If Qi Yuan's strength surpasses that of his ancestors, and his bloodline also elevates, will the potential of his ancestors increase as well?
In that case, even if the ancestors are dead, wouldn't their bloodline still boil with potential? Qi Yuan found this thought amusing.
If this were true, he could just lie back, have a bunch of kids, and wait for one of them to break through the bloodline limit, causing his own bloodline to elevate and enhance his strength.
Of course, this was just a whimsical thought.
...
On the cruise ship, Wang Xu gazed at the burly man in front of him with a less-than-pleased expression.
This time, they had come aboard the Sea Star Peak to retrieve the Sea Monster and complete their mission.
The person in charge on the Sea Star Peak was responsible and had allocated some of the Sea Monsters to them.
But now, a phone call from their superiors meant that these Sea Monsters were to be handed over to this group of aristocrats.
It was like running an errand for nothing, a wasted day. Naturally, Wang Xu felt resentful.
However, facing these gun-wielding men in suits, Wang Xu couldn't help but bow slightly, "The Sea Monsters are all here, not a single one missing."
"Good, let's check them," the suited man said.
The other suited men opened the boxes and inspected the Sea Monsters inside.
"No issues here."
"Good," the suited man said, seeing that the Sea Monsters were fine. He turned to Wang Xu, "Thank you, we'll take these with us now."
After speaking, the suited man and his companions left with the Sea Monsters in their boxes.
Watching their departing figures, Wang Xu couldn't help but sigh, "We're just small fries compared to the servants of these aristocrats."
The man beside him nodded in agreement.
Those private soldiers from noble families would be akin to household guards in ancient times.
"We can only strive to become aristocrats ourselves in the future."
"Don't even think about it. In this society, what qualifications do we have to become aristocrats?"
"Those few families of the Seven Star Constellation have held their positions for centuries. Where's the room for us?"
"Haha, I guess we'll only have a chance if the world undergoes a major change."
"Even if the world changes, I'd rather live a peaceful life," Wang Xu whispered. "If the world turns upside down, we'd be the first to perish."
His current life was already better than most, at least compared to Li Yan and his old classmates, Qi Yuan.
"These aristocrats are so idle, playing with disgusting things like Sea Monsters... and they even take them home to eat. Aren't they afraid of getting sick?"
...
As night fell, Wu Qi gazed at the distant crowd with disappointment in her eyes.
Today, she had tried her best, but failed to seduce anyone.
This left her feeling quite dejected.
She looked at Qi Yuan and Kan Huan in front of her with a mix of admiration and envy.
Her agent approached, and seeing Wu Qi's expression, she smirked, "What's wrong? Failed?"
Wu Qi's envious gaze turned to disappointment, "Yes."
"Those big shots have seen all kinds of beauties, including genetically enhanced ones. Compared to them, we're just seasoning." Her agent's words carried a hint of weariness, suggesting a life full of experiences.
Hearing this, Wu Qi's eyes flashed with determination, "I don't want to live like this!"
At the same time, Qi Yuan looked at the suited man before him and said softly, "If you've been drinking and then drive, it's drunk driving. If the traffic police catch you, you'll be locked up."
As the saying goes, "If you don't follow the rules of the road, you'll end up with tears in your eyes."
This kind of lawless act was something Qi Yuan would never do.
"It's fine, we have the necessary documents, and drunk driving laws only apply to ordinary people," one of the burly men in black said without hesitation.
At this moment, Kan Huan glared at the man and humbly walked over to Qi Yuan, saying, "I'll drive!"
Kan Huan was a bit angry with his subordinate, who seemed to lack awareness and was arguing with Qi Yuan for no reason. If Qi Yuan wanted to switch to a sober driver, then he should be the one to drive.
Since he was sober, he would be the one to drive.
"Alright," Qi Yuan nodded in agreement.
Kan Huan personally took the wheel and drove Qi Yuan home in the sedan. Along the way, four other cars followed, carrying various medicinal herbs and Sea Monsters collected from the Sea Star Peak.
As Kan Huan drove, he thought to himself and said slowly, "These medicinal herbs and Sea Monsters are taking up a lot of space, and they're not clean either. They also have a strong smell. I have a friend who has a property in your residential area, Qi Yuan. Why don't I give it to you? Otherwise, the smell of these Sea Monsters will be hard to get rid of, and I'm afraid it will dirty your house."
Kan Huan started offering the property to Qi Yuan. As they conversed throughout the day, he became increasingly aware of Qi Yuan's mysterious nature.
Qi Yuan glanced at Kan Huan and said, "Alright."
He accepted these benefits with a clear conscience.
Kan Huan was delighted to hear this. Sometimes, giving gifts could bring joy to both the giver and the receiver.
As they approached a red light, the car came to a stop. Qi Yuan suddenly asked, "Is this car bulletproof?"
Kan Huan was taken aback and replied without hesitation, "We're in the city, it's very safe, and the car isn't bulletproof."
"Very safe?" Qi Yuan chuckled. "Why is someone aiming a sniper rifle at me?"
Kan Huan's heart skipped a beat. Just then, a sharp gunshot rang out.
As the head of the military equipment, Kan Huan instantly realized that this was the sound of the Tiger Type One sniper rifle, known as the "King of Snipers." This rifle could penetrate 2 cm of steel from a kilometer away, and even soldiers who had taken the latest genetic potions would be killed instantly.
Someone was using this rifle to snipe at Qi Yuan, and Kan Huan was shocked. He could already imagine the scenario of Qi Yuan's head being blown off.
However, when he turned to look at Qi Yuan, he saw that Qi Yuan was sitting calmly, unscathed, with a large sniper rifle bullet pinched between his fingers.
Kan Huan was stunned and disbelieving. Was this something a human could do? The speed of this sniper rifle bullet could reach three times the speed of sound!
Suddenly, he remembered Qi Yuan's claim of being a "thousand-man enemy." Kan Huan realized that Qi Yuan was not exaggerating, but was actually telling the truth.
At this moment, Qi Yuan was holding the bullet, a faint smile on his face. "Fortunately, I made some breakthroughs on the cruise ship today. Otherwise, this bullet would have been quite troublesome. Haha, I didn't expect there to be so many villains in this game. I'm just trying to play it casually, but it seems someone wants to turn it into a war game!"
Kan Huan's mind was racing with thoughts. Today's events were completely unexpected. Someone had actually used a sniper rifle on his guest right in front of him.
He was furious and shocked. This showed that the opponent didn't take him, a hereditary viscount, seriously.
In Tianyue City, there weren't many people who didn't take him seriously. This meant that the waters were very deep.
Just then, Qi Yuan said, "Wait for a moment, I'll be right back."
Kan Huan calmed down and looked at Qi Yuan, saying in a low voice, "Be careful, Qi Yuan. If things become too difficult, I'll escort you out of Tianyue City with my brothers and head to Xinyang City, my main base."
Qi Yuan smiled faintly. "In this world, it's my enemies who should be the ones escaping."
(End of Chapter)
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