Bexia was truly frightened by the ruthless methods of the Black Blade. This unrelated person would kill without hesitation, showing no mercy whatsoever. However, considering the Black Blade's identity as a brother of the Black Blade, everything seemed understandable.
The Black Blade had gained his position by stepping on countless bodies. Killing was as common for him as eating and drinking.
"What do you think? I, the Black Blade, always keep my word. As long as you retrieve the Elixir of Immortality for me, not only will I let you go, but I will also reward you with great wealth."
"I agree!" Without hesitation, Bexia nodded. He agreed for now, planning to use the Eight Extreme Umbrella to escape when the time came. Although the Black Blade's words seemed genuine, Bexia would not be tempted. To him, wealth was just a useless thing. What mattered at this time was strength. Without enough power to match, all that wealth would become a deadly curse.
"Can you really let me go?" Bexia asked with a calm demeanor, though he pretended to be fearful. He was actually somewhat interested in this so-called Elixir of Immortality. After all, with the powerful protective item like the Eight Extreme Umbrella, taking a little risk wouldn't be too problematic.
"Very well!" The Black Blade was satisfied with Bexia's response. He gestured to Bud and the Deputy Captain of Extreme, saying, "You two, come with me!"
However, nobody noticed the transparent Lujie on the ground, nearly disappearing, his lips curled in a contemptuous smile as he watched the Black Blade walk down the deck...
The destination of the Black Blade was within the deck, where the Ghost Ship's interior was. According to the information obtained from Lujie, the ship was divided into four levels. The first and second levels belonged to the original living quarters and storage areas for general spoils of war. The third level was where precious spoils of war were kept, as well as the living quarters for some of the ship's officers.
As for the fourth level, it was the true core, housing all the precious treasures they acquired from various places. Each piece was invaluable, capable of inciting a frenzy if displayed.
Additionally, this fourth level was where the Sea Fiend Mold slept!
Descending to the second level, the air was filled with the scent of rotting wood. By the light of the Sunstone, many damaged jewelry items could be seen, as well as numerous torn silk fabrics. If these things were valuable before, they were now just a pile of rubbish.
These were all things eroded by time!
With the presence of the Black Blade, the four people didn't need to be cautious and advanced without worry. Furthermore, they were trying to delay time. Just as the light came in, it attracted the attention of Mold, which would be more advantageous for their plan.
The space on the third level was impressive. The ground was covered in sparkling gold coins, estimated to be worth at least tens of millions. When the Sunstone shone, it almost blinded the eyes.
In addition, there were many equipment pieces emitting magical fluctuations scattered among these gold coins. Although many of the magic equipment had lost their functions after a long time, there were still quite a few that could be used. If sold, they would fetch a large sum of money.
Upon reaching the entrance of the third level, there was no way forward. Instead, a wall filled with resentful souls appeared, creating a barrier that separated the passage to the next level. This wall of resentful souls wasn't very strong, and with the Black Blade's strength, it would be easily broken. Even Bud and the others could do it. However, the Black Blade paused before this wall of resentful souls because Lujie had said that the third level was where they would engage in battle. The fourth level was Mold's lair, and once they broke through the wall, it would alert Mold.
"Kid, catch!" The Black Blade turned around and threw something, which Bexia caught. To his surprise, it was the black robe the Black Blade had worn before. Although it looked ordinary, the complex magic array and the dense magical energy condensed on it indicated that it was a powerful magic equipment.
"This is the semi-king level 'Shadow Cloak,' which can conceal your presence from those of higher rank. When we're fighting with the Sea Fiend and I, sneak into the fourth level and retrieve the Elixir of Immortality!" The Black Blade looked at Bexia with sharp eyes. "Understand? If you try any tricks, I will show you my true methods!"
"Okay! I got it," Bexia nodded. A King is a King, even if he hasn't done anything, standing in front of him puts immense pressure on him. But he is not afraid. He can simply use the Eight Directions Cloud Umbrella to escape. Although it will delay his arrival in Anzu City, if he loses his life, all of these are just trivial matters.
Bexia immediately put on the "Shadow Cloak," which is a high-level item for Kings. With this cloak, one can deceive the perception of any level. It can be said that this is the favorite item of assassins. However, this item is expensive and the materials are rare. Even veteran Kings like Bor don't have a King-level "Shadow Cloak." Even though Bexia is a quasi-King, he doesn't have one either.
As for where the quasi-King level "Shadow Cloak" from Black Sword came from, Bexia doesn't care. Since Black Sword has given it to him, it is impossible to return it. This item is now his, Bexia's.
"Let's go!" Watching Bexia who disappeared in front of him, even though he couldn't see him with his naked eye, he was still able to roughly determine Bexia's location with the perception of a King. But Bud and the others couldn't see anything at all, they couldn't even feel it.
"Poof!"
The Wailing Soul Wall shattered under Black Sword's blade, and then a chilling, cold wind came from downstairs, causing Bexia to shudder involuntarily.
"Let's go down!" Black Sword took the lead and went downstairs. Bud and the others exchanged a glance. Although they knew that facing a King wouldn't benefit them, they didn't dare to disobey Black Sword's order. They could only grit their teeth and follow him downstairs, feeling the cold wind just like Bexia.
At the moment Black Sword broke the Wailing Soul Wall, two blue lights suddenly appeared in the dark space of the fifth floor of the Ghost Ship. But in reality, they were a pair of pupils. And following these two blue lights, more red dots appeared...
