Chapter 1507: Chapter 568: Exotic Flowers and Maze
"Who is going to the island, Hall Master?"
"I will personally go to the island to investigate."
Su Mo smiled faintly.
Wang Shuai was taken aback and quickly said:
"Hall Master, you mustn’t!"
The Sihai Dragon Heads also repeatedly advised:
"Hall Master, your life is invaluable, you must not risk it."
"Young Alliance Leader, they have a point, why not let me go in your place?"
Zhang Quan also spoke up from the side.
Su Mo was speechless for a moment:
"Enough, enough, everyone be quiet.
"Do you think your martial arts is better than mine? Or your tactics wiser than mine?"
"This..."
Everyone exchanged glances and shook their heads.
Their martial arts and strategies were far from Su Mo’s level.
"Even someone as skilled as Shi Shengtian went to the island and didn’t make a sound.
"In total, including the 500 people led by Gu Qingsong, there are over 600 people on the island, yet not a ripple is seen.
"It’s clear that numbers have no significance... Those with martial arts not as good as Shi Shengtian’s would be going in vain.
"What use would it be if you went?"
Su Mo’s voice grew colder.
The Sihai Dragon Heads, Wang Shuai, and others all knelt down:
"It’s our incompetence that we cannot relieve the Hall Master’s burden."
Su Mo waved his hand:
"I do not mean to blame you, but you often say that my existence is tied to the Dragon King Hall’s safety.
"And aren’t those trapped on the island also disciples of our Dragon King Hall?
"Evaluate the situation, and deduce from the current circumstances. It’s not difficult to reach a conclusion. Don’t let titles cloud your judgment. This trend must not be encouraged.
"Nor should it be an excuse to stop my actions. I hope you all remember this in your hearts."
"Yes."
The Sihai Dragon Heads and Wang Shuai felt both moved and ashamed upon hearing this.
Zhou Su, among the Sihai Dragon Heads, then said:
"If that’s the case, we earnestly request that the Hall Master takes us four along.
"Wang Shuai will stay to command, and we four should accompany the Hall Master."
"Hmm, that can be arranged."
Su Mo nodded: "Alright, time is of the essence. The longer we delay, the more dangerous it becomes for them..."
As Su Mo was about to leave, Yang Xiaoyun quickly volunteered, and Wei Ziyi and Little Situ also waved excitedly.
During this period, they were not allowed to leave their rooms and were in closed-door training every day. They were eager to spar, and this golden opportunity was right in front of them. How could they miss it?
Su Mo could maintain the demeanor of a Young Alliance Leader or Dragon King Hall Master with others.
But he had no way to refuse them.
However, dealing with them was quite effortless.
In the end, he allowed Yang Xiaoyun and Little Situ to follow, while Wei Ziyi stayed on the ship to guard.
Although Wei Ziyi was dissatisfied, she listened to Su Mo’s reasoning that leaving her on the ship was to guard against any contingency.
If it was a strategy to lure the tiger away from the mountain and someone invaded the ship, with Wang Shuai managing defenses, Wei Ziyi could lead the White Tiger to meet the enemy.
She might even have to lead a rescue.
White Tiger, being fierce, was hard for others to control.
But with Wei Ziyi, it was different. Upon first meeting her, the White Tiger was extremely affectionate.
So she was the only choice.
After a few gentle words, Wei Ziyi obediently agreed to stay on the ship.
She wasn’t concerned about anything else, but the thought of having a chance to rescue the immensely skilled Evil Su filled her with anticipation.
Seeing this, Su Mo quickly mustered Zhen Xiaoxiao, and the group set off immediately, afraid that Wei Ziyi would change her mind.
In their haste, they didn’t even bring Shi Cheng.
In fact, besides the reasons mentioned, not taking Wei Ziyi along was also due to the worry about the potential turmoil in her body due to Yin Yang Qi.
Although everything seemed fine for now, Su Mo intended to personally verify it in two days.
If there was any danger, it could be dealt with timely.
However, the island with its Mystical aura wasn’t the place to verify this. In the event of a life and death battle, she couldn’t be allowed to mess around. A small mistake could lead to a catastrophe, which Su Mo couldn’t afford to regret.
The previous lesson of taking her to Yusheng Island was still fresh in Su Mo’s mind.
No more words were needed, for everyone was an expert.
Leaping up, they headed straight for the island’s interior.
With a loud crash accompanying Zhen Xiaoxiao’s leap, they quickly ventured into the woods.
The ground was covered in thick fallen leaves, and the wind around became colder.
All around was devoid of traces.
Still, with a glance, everyone saw the exclusive mark of the Dragon King Hall carved into a tree.
Clearly, Gu Qingsong had passed here and left marks to prevent later followers from getting lost if something happened to him.
They immediately followed the mark.
In no time at all, they were deep into the forest, who knows how far.
Just as they were about to proceed further, Little Situ suddenly sniffed:
"Brother Su... There’s poison in the forest."
Poison in the forest?
Su Mo was startled, sniffing around, but detected no medicinal scent.
Only the smell of trees.
Looking around, the Sihai Dragon Heads, Zhen Xiaoxiao, and Yang Xiaoyun were also full of confusion.
But since Little Situ said there was poison, there must be poison.
Su Mo immediately ordered:
"Hold your breath!"
Little Situ took several Antidote Pills from her pocket and gave them to everyone to consume.
Only then did she explain:
"This poison is not strong, but extremely subtle.
"The scent is identical to the fresh fragrance of trees, but three times more intense upon close inspection.
"If I’m not mistaken, it should be the ’smile flower.’
"The fragrance of this flower is itself the poison.
"At first, when poisoned, it’s difficult to detect.
"By continuously inhaling this poison for the time of one incense stick, its power becomes apparent.
"At that point, limbs will become weak, unable to move...
"No matter how much Divine Skills you have, no matter how many tactics, you will not be able to use them."
"I see."
Su Mo suddenly understood: "This explains why they went to the island but did not leave. But I wonder if this flower is man-made or natural?"
