Chapter 222: Chapter 221: Dancing Girl
Although Qin Ya already had a huge sum of 300,000 Primordial Stones, who would ever complain about having more? So, he unhesitatingly swept the ten-thousand-plus Primordial Stones and all the Gold Coins into his Storage Ring. ’I never thought pirates would be so rich. Should I go rob a few more?’
Qin Ya stroked his chin, a dangerous glint flickering in his eyes.
Then, Qin Ya slapped his own head and said with a self-deprecating laugh, "I’m really regressing. As a Pill Venerable, aren’t Primordial Stones the easiest thing in the world for me to obtain?"
What were Alchemists, after all? They were known as the wealthiest people in the world.
In his past life, Qin Ya never lacked for Primordial Stones. Forget 300,000—he could have easily obtained even three million.
’With my current Cultivation, 300,000 Primordial Stones should be enough to last me a while. When I need more, I’ll just refine a few batches of Elixirs.’
With a small smile, Qin Ya walked over to the group of women the pirates had captured and asked softly, "Hey, where are you all from? How did you get caught by these pirates?"
Seeing Qin Ya approach, the women couldn’t help but tremble. Fear crept onto their pretty faces. They had seen with their own eyes the methods Qin Ya used to kill the pirates; how could they not be afraid?
Who knew if they had just escaped the wolf’s den only to enter the tiger’s maw?
’I don’t think I look that scary.’
Qin Ya touched his own face. Seeing how terrified these overly frightened women were of him, he didn’t get angry. He simply gave an indifferent smile and prepared to leave.
He’d already saved them; he was under no obligation to take them home.
"Wait," a soft voice called out just then.
A petite, beautiful woman walked up to Qin Ya, knelt, and kowtowed three times so forcefully that her forehead began to swell. "This humble girl is Qingxu. Thank you for saving my life, Sir."
Seeing this, the other women also knelt and kowtowed to Qin Ya.
"Thank you for saving our lives, Sir."
"Thank you for saving our lives, Sir."
Qin Ya didn’t stop them. He found a clean spot to sit down, looked at the group of pretty women before him, and asked, "Tell me your situation."
"Replying to you, Sir," Qingxu began slowly, "we are all Dancing Girls from the Xingyue Dynasty. We were on our way to perform at the Ancient King’s banquet when we were intercepted by those pirates. The Martial Artists escorting our ship were all killed, and we were taken captive. If not for your righteous intervention, Sir, I fear we would not have escaped our terrible fate."
Qin Ya’s eyes narrowed slightly. "The Ancient King’s banquet?"
This wasn’t the first time he had heard those words. Not long ago, the member of the Merfolk Royal Family he’d met was also on their way to this so-called Ancient King’s banquet.
’To think that rescuing a group of Dancing Girls would also be related to the Ancient King’s banquet.’
"Yes. The Ancient King is an Overlord of the Celestial Dragon Sea Region. His reputation is widespread, and his Cultivation has reached the level of a Martial Arts King. Even the Merfolk Royal Family is deferential to him. He recently acquired a great treasure and is holding this banquet to invite heroes from all over."
"The Ancient King loves a lively atmosphere. It’s said this banquet will last for seven days and seven nights, and countless Dancing Girls are going to provide entertainment. The Xingyue Dynasty is just a minor Dynasty in the Celestial Dragon Sea Region, not very prominent. Our absence wouldn’t matter to the Ancient King’s banquet, which is why these pirates dared to plunder us..."
"I see."
Qin Ya smiled faintly. ’This Ancient King is quite the show-off. An ordinary Martial Artist who finds a treasure would be terrified of others finding out. But this Ancient King? Not only does he announce it to the world, but he throws a grand banquet, one that’s supposed to last for seven days and seven nights...’
"Hm, maybe I should go take a look," Qin Ya murmured to himself.
"By the way, where is this Ancient King’s banquet being held?"
"Liubo Island."
Qin Ya took out a map and examined it closely. To return to the Yunxiao Empire, he first had to cross the Celestial Dragon Sea Region, and on this route, Liubo Island was directly on his path. ’What a coincidence. It’s decided, then. I’ll go check out this so-called Ancient King.’
A Martial Arts King was an existence revered by all.
Yet, from Qin Ya’s lips, it sounded as if he were talking about a monkey in a circus that he could just go and "check out." This couldn’t help but leave the Dancing Girls secretly speechless...
’Sir, could there be something wrong with his head?’
In truth, Qin Ya had no intention of underestimating the Ancient King. It was just as he said: he was merely going to take a look since it was on his way. Having associated with many Martial Arts Kings in his past life, however, his words couldn’t help but sound a bit casual.
This was what led to the Dancing Girls’ misunderstanding.
"Are you all still going to Liubo Island?" Qin Ya asked.
The Dancing Girls looked at each other, and then Qingxu spoke up. "Yes. If we were to return to the Dynasty now, we would surely be severely punished by His Majesty. It’s better to proceed with the original plan, go to Liubo Island, and entertain the Ancient King."
"However, we are just a few weak women with no strength to speak of. Getting to Liubo Island will undoubtedly be fraught with difficulties. I heard you say you are also going to Liubo Island, Sir. Qingxu humbly requests that you allow us to travel with you."
"We have no way to repay you, but we are willing to serve you along the way, Sir."
Qin Ya looked at Qingxu, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly. "Take you with me? There doesn’t seem to be much benefit in that for me."
"This..." Qingxu and the others were suddenly at a loss for words.
"Right. You’re Dancing Girls. Dance for me."
Qin Ya said suddenly. Qingxu and the others were taken aback for a moment, but then their faces broke into smiles.
"Yes, Sir."
Qingxu led the other Dancing Girls and began to dance.
Their waists were like slender willows, their movements graceful and flowing.
The Dancing Girls were dressed in plain clothes, not the special costumes they used for performances—those had likely been destroyed by the pirates. Even so, they were clearly professionally trained, and their dancing was still a feast for the eyes.
"A dance without music. What a pity."
Qin Ya remarked coolly after the dance was over.
"The instruments and costumes we use for our performances were all burned by the pirates. We apologize for not being able to provide you with a full experience, Sir," Qingxu said apologetically.
"Let’s go."
"Sir, you..." Qingxu and the others thought Qin Ya was about to leave and grew anxious. Could it be that his actions just now were all just to toy with them?
Seeing the color drain from their faces, Qin Ya stated indifferently, "We’re thousands of miles from Liubo Island, and we’ll have to stop on the way to buy you instruments and clothes. On this sailboat, who knows when we’d ever reach Liubo Island. Take my Profound Vessel."
"Thank you, Sir!" Qingxu and the others were overjoyed.
Qin Ya leaped back onto his Profound Vessel. He formed a hand seal for a Spell, maneuvering the vessel closer to the sailboat. Then, with a surge of True Essence, his Ice Flame soared into the air.
The surrounding temperature plummeted instantly. Qin Ya channeled his True Essence, controlling the seawater and combining it with his Ice Flame. An ice bridge immediately formed, connecting the sailboat to the Profound Vessel.
"Come on over."
Hearing this, the Dancing Girls didn’t even have time to marvel at the wonder of Qin Ya’s abilities. They quickly stepped onto the ice bridge and boarded the Profound Vessel. Fortunately, the vessel was spacious, more than enough to accommodate a dozen or so Dancing Girls. After they were all aboard, Qin Ya took out a Compass, determined their direction, and said, "There’s an island not far from here with a Human Race settlement. You can purchase the items you need there."
