In an empty grassy area of the Qinghe County Longshan Tower, a silver-white flying boat about twenty to thirty meters long was parked. The flying boat was covered with magical patterns.
"Everyone, get on the flying boat." Yuan Wuzhu, the tower master, led Dongbo Xueying and the other four to this place.
"What a beautiful flying boat." Dongbo Xueying's eyes lit up. This was his first time seeing a flying boat; he had only heard about them before. "It's said that the lowest price for a refined flying boat is over 200,000 gold coins. Only title-level experts or some major forces can afford them."
Sibo Rong glanced at Dongbo Xueying with a half-smile and said, "Tower Master Yuan, this refined flying boat is made entirely of 'Kan Silver Gold,' and the cabin is all made of crystal. It must cost around 500,000 gold coins."
"Ha ha, your Sibo family needs to buy from some alchemy masters, but our Longshan Tower is directly dispatched from the main tower. We don't need to spend gold coins, and this refined flying boat is made by the alchemy masters of our Longshan Tower's provincial main tower, so the cost is lower. It probably only costs 300,000 gold coins," said Yuan Wuzhu.
Sibo Rong, whose guess failed, remained unperturbed and exclaimed, "Impressive. I'm planning to buy a refined flying boat. Can I buy one from the Longshan Tower?"
"Sure, but the price will be similar to the outside market," Yuan Wuzhu smiled. "We can't give it to you at cost; the alchemy masters need to make a profit."
"Knock, knock, knock."
Magician Yu Jingqiu was the first to board the flying boat. She had always detested Sibo Rong because he often showed off and used his family to pressure others. Wasn't he just showing off that he could afford a flying boat? Yu Jingqiu, after all, was a disciple of an extraordinary grand magician, and her goal was to become extraordinary like her teacher.
That was true power! Showing off? Using family to pressure others? Too shallow!
"Knock, knock, knock." Dongbo Xueying also boarded the flying boat. Sibo Rong, without anyone to show off to, went up with his guard Liang Yong and Tang Xiong, who always followed his lead.
"Smooth sailing."
Yuan Wuzhu watched from the grass.
Whoosh.
The flying boat quickly rose into the air, continuously ascending to a height of over a thousand meters before speeding off into the distance, getting higher and farther away... soon disappearing from sight.
...
Inside the flying boat's cabin.
The entire cabin was made of transparent crystal, allowing a clear view of the outside. The crystal faintly showed a hint of color, truly a magnificent sight.
"Everyone."
Two experts from the Longshan Tower, responsible for operating the flying boat, looked at Dongbo Xueying and the others. One of them, a man in silver-white armor, said, "You are going to the Lu family castle in Qutai City. Do you plan to attack at night or during the day? If during the day, the flying boat can travel at its maximum speed, reaching the destination in just two hours. If you're not in a hurry, the flying boat can travel at a slower speed, arriving by dusk."
"Attacking during the day or at night doesn't really make a difference," Yu Jingqiu's voice was pleasant. "Lu Huairu is a stellar-level magician and an alchemy expert. Since it's a highly secret and important place, he must have set up many alarm arrays. Once we infiltrate, we will be immediately detected."
"Yu Jingqiu is a silver-moon level magician. If she says there are alarm arrays, they will definitely be detected," Sibo Rong said. "Since we will be detected either way, let's attack during the day, the sooner the better."
"We're not in a hurry, let's go at dusk," Yu Jingqiu said. "At dusk, the soldiers in the family castle will be changing shifts or preparing dinner, so they will be more relaxed. During the day, it's more strict, and at night, the darkness makes it more difficult to deal with mechanisms and arrays."
"Yu Jingqiu is really smart," Sibo Rong said.
"Alright, then at dusk," the two Longshan Tower personnel immediately decided. In fact, traveling at a more moderate speed is the most energy-efficient for the flying boat.
Dongbo Xueying soon left the cabin and went to the deck of the flying boat.
"It really feels different."
The wind on the deck was strong.
However, due to the design of the flying boat, most of the wind passed over the top, making the wind on the deck much less than outside.
"Whoosh..." Standing by the railing, looking at the floating clouds and the vast land below, the scenery was truly beautiful. Dongbo Xueying felt a sense of tranquility.
"Knock, knock, knock." Someone else came out of the cabin and onto the deck.
Dongbo Xueying turned to look. It was Sibo Rong, who had a somewhat cold demeanor. He was dressed in luxurious attire, with a noble air. He also walked to the railing and looked at the outside scenery. "Although I've seen it many times, the view from the flying boat is really nice. Dongbo Xueying, this is your first time on a flying boat, right?"
Dongbo Xueying ignored him.
"I know you, Dongbo Xueying, from Yishui City! It's said that your parents were captured by the Moyang family, and you have a younger brother named Dongbo Qingshi?" Sibo Rong said casually.
Dongbo Xueying frowned and looked at him.
"In Qinghe County, there's nothing the Sibo family doesn't know," Sibo Rong said, looking at him. "To destroy a small family like the Dongbo family is easy for us. For example, you have two beastmen in your family, a lionman and a six-armed snake demon. Among the beastmen, there are many rebels. We can find a reason to say that your family harbors rebel traitors, and your family will be destroyed. You will be stripped of your dantian and qi sea, unable to become a knight! Your younger brother will also be stripped of his magic... and made into a slave. What do you think of that?"
Sibo Rong spoke casually.
But the threat was vicious.
Usually, Dongbo Xueying didn't bother with the children of powerful families, but Sibo Rong's words still made him angry, especially about his younger brother! He had watched his brother grow up, protecting him all the way. Saying that his brother would be made a slave?
"Sibo Rong." Dongbo Xueying spoke.
"Hmm?" Sibo Rong smiled at Dongbo Xueying, long accustomed to other families bowing to the Sibo family. "Do you know you're wrong? If you bow and apologize to us today and then give us 50,000 gold coins, we can pretend nothing happened."
"Sibo Rong." Dongbo Xueying said coldly, "Has anyone ever called you a fool?"
Sibo Rong was shocked: "You..."
"You are a fool! A three-year-old is smarter than you!" Dongbo Xueying said coldly. "This time we are going to Qutai City to deal with a branch of an evil god in our Qinghe County! Even with the five of us working together, there is still a risk to our lives. At this time, you are foolishly threatening and intimidating me? Even if I temporarily bow, I will likely still harbor resentment. When we attack the Lu family castle, I might sabotage you at a critical moment, and you might lose your life."
"Even if you really want to intimidate and threaten me, at least wait until the mission is over."
"Now, your threats only make me resent you, and seem to have no other use." Dongbo Xueying frowned. "Are you really a fool?"
"You, you..." Sibo Rong's face turned ugly. "You really aren't afraid of me..."
"Do as you please! But you will have to bear the consequences, which may not be as good as you think!" Dongbo Xueying turned and walked back to the cabin, not wanting to waste another word on this fool.
This mission was originally for him to gain some experience.
After this, he would actively apply for a Bronze Order to take on a Bronze-level mission! It's important to know that the rights of title-level experts are completely different. Law enforcement agencies like the city guard have no authority over him. Even if they wanted to, ordinary people find it difficult to threaten a title-level expert. Therefore, even if a title-level expert commits a crime, they are judged by the Longshan Tower.
So the Sibo family cannot threaten a title-level expert, and title-level experts have the right to equal dialogue with each other.
Siliang Hong, of course, is a powerful existence ranked around 500 on the entire Longshan List. Without a reason, Dongbo Xueying did not want to be his enemy.
"You, you..." Sibo Rong watched Dongbo Xueying's back as he entered the cabin, clenching his teeth in anger. "Daring to ignore me, daring to ignore me, very well, very well, I remember you! After this mission, I will definitely..."
"Hmm?"
Sibo Rong's expression changed. "This damn kid, won't he really sabotage me during the mission?"