Free Web NovelChapter 2124: Chapter 2161: A Dramatic Change in Attitude
The Second Elder sent someone to inform "Island Master Ding" that the three Island Masters came to apologize. The person, pretending, went back briefly, but everyone had already received Wu Qingxia’s orders and knew how to handle the situation.
After the man whispered a few words in the Second Elder’s ear, the Second Elder’s expression changed and coldly said to the Divine Realm Second Level expert sent by the three Island Masters, "Our Island Master Ding has instructed that he is currently injured and cannot meet guests. What your people from the three islands have done to him, he will remember well. Once he recovers, he will certainly visit the three islands to thank you thoroughly."
The messenger’s face turned pale; he bowed to say goodbye to the Second Elder and others, then returned to the ship to pass Ding Fan’s message to the three Island Masters, frightening them significantly.
On that day, Li Xiankong had indeed struck Ding Fan, and severely injured him at that. Now Ding Fan’s message clearly indicated that once he recovers, he would go to the three islands to settle the score.
The three discussed for a moment and then sent a messenger with seven large chests onto the dock, spoke some words of apology, and left the chests behind, claiming they were medicines from the three Island Masters to heal Island Master Ding.
Of course, the messenger made it clear to the people on Skull Island that these were merely tokens; the three Island Masters would soon find more spiritual medicines to send to Ding Fan as a small compensation.
Hearing the messenger’s words, the Second Elder was not very enthusiastic, reluctantly leaving the chests, and told the messenger he would convey the three Island Masters’ intentions to Ding Fan, but could not guarantee whether Ding Fan would accept them. freeωebnovēl.c૦m
Upon hearing the messenger’s report, the three Island Masters felt somewhat relieved. At least, the people from the Skeleton Sect accepted the items, suggesting the matter was still negotiable.
Still uneasy, the Island Masters personally went to Skull Island, gave the Second Elder some bribes, and earnestly asked him to speak well of them before Ding Fan. Only then did the Second Elder agree to speak favorably to Ding Fan on their behalf, advising them to return home first, reassuring them he would speak well of them to Ding Fan.
With Ding Fan unwilling to see them, the three Island Masters had no choice but to follow the Second Elder’s advice and returned to their respective islands apprehensively.
After the three Island Masters left, the Second Elder and others opened the chests, and wow, they were all stunned. These seven large chests were full of treasures, with rare spiritual materials, spiritual medicines, and healing pills—indeed, everything one could wish for. Furthermore, one chest was filled entirely with Black Obsidian!
A rough estimate revealed the contents of the chests were worth nearly 400,000 Black Obsidian at the very least. The three Island Masters had also promised to send more, which seemed as effortless as picking them up for free.
The Second Elder immediately called a meeting with Wu Qingxia and all the elders. There was no need for discussion; everyone unanimously agreed that Ding Fan should be the Island Master of Skull Island. This time they truly elected him wholeheartedly.
Wu Qingxia immediately went to tell Ding Fan the news. Ding Fan, however, remained silent. Whether it was being the Sect Leader or Island Master, it held no significance for him; it was merely a title. To him, it meant no change. At least, his position in the Skeleton Sect had always been quite transcendent. The Second Elder was not wrong in thinking that what Ding Fan most desired now was cultivation; he wanted to enhance his own realm.
Ding Fan initially refused but, seeing the hopeful look in Wu Qingxia’s eyes, agreed under one condition: he would be an Island Master in name only, and he would not manage the affairs of Skull Island or the Skeleton Sect.
Upon hearing Wu Qingxia relay Ding Fan’s attitude, the Second Elder and others were even more pleased. They hoped Ding Fan would stay uninvolved, as they would be truly unhappy if he took his position as Island Master seriously.
Currently, with no threats to the Skeleton Sect, the Second Elder, the Fourth Elder, and Elder Wu Ren gathered the elders and martial artists to discuss the future path of the Skeleton Sect and how to quickly strengthen it.
The greatest need now for the Skeleton Sect was powerful martial artists. To maintain Skull Island, their current strength was definitely inadequate. Although the reputation of the Crimson Flame was known, it no longer resided here. Ding Fan did not explicitly disclose his relationship with the Crimson Flame. If one day Ding Fan decided to leave, Skull Island would face dire trouble.
Therefore, the urgent task was to strengthen the Skeleton Sect’s strength. The quickest way to enhance power was to purchase Tigertooth Apes. The nearly 400,000 Black Obsidian sent by the three Island Masters, in addition to the original properties of the Tie Family, made the total wealth astounding. The Black Obsidian alone amounted to over 600,000. This excludes the comprehensive valuation of all treasures and spiritual materials, which were worth nearly 3 million Black Obsidian.
At this point, the Skeleton Sect was indeed well-funded. The Daozhen Trade Firm sold Tigertooth Apes for 35,000 each. Previously, they had bought eleven. The Second Elder planned to repay the outstanding Black Obsidian and purchase ten more Tigertooth Apes.
This way, combined with the remaining five Tigertooth Apes, the Skeleton Sect would possess fifteen Tigertooth Apes, equating to fifteen Divine Realm Third Level experts. At that point, even if the martial artists of the three islands united to attack them, the Skeleton Sect would have nothing to fear.
Moreover, the Second Elder had another plan. He intended to bring over 100,000 Black Obsidian to Moon Mist Island to have them recognize the current status of the Skeleton Sect and agree to become a subsidiary power of Moon Mist Island. If successful, the Skeleton Sect would achieve true success, eliminating all fears.
The current strength of the Skeleton Sect is still too low, so the Second Elder instructed the Fourth Elder to distribute the remaining Medicine Pills and Spiritual Materials from the Tie Family to allow the original disciples of the Skeleton Sect to enhance their Realm. Only by strengthening the original disciples can the Skeleton Sect become powerful in the future.
Moreover, the number of martial artists in the Skeleton Sect is too few. After discussions with several elders, the Second Elder began recruiting some promising youths from the local island tribes, teaching them Martial Skills, and turning them into First Level martial artists of the Divine Realm. This way, the Skeleton Sect would have a fresh infusion of blood.
Finally, the Second Elder had a good conversation with Wu Qingxia. The Second Elder expressed the hope that Wu Qingxia could seize her relationship with Ding Fan and find a way to deepen it. Only when Wu Qingxia truly becomes Ding Fan’s woman will the Skeleton Sect have nothing to fear. In the eyes of the Second Elder, even if Crimson Flame is not Ding Fan’s servant, he certainly has an extraordinary relationship with Ding Fan. Otherwise, given Crimson Flame’s temper, ten Ding Fan would be dead.
Once things were settled, everyone started taking action. Wu Qingxia did not rush to find Ding Fan; instead, she took countless treasures with a Second Level martial artist to a branch of the Daozhen Trade Firm on Moon Mist Island for sale. After converting them into Black Obsidian, Wu Qingxia went to Daozhen Island under the protection of the martial artist, intending to meet with Steward He since Ding Fan wasn’t going, so only Wu Qingxia could.
The Second Elder went to Moon Mist Island as planned, carrying hundreds of thousands of Black Obsidian to bribe the Xu Family’s elders, hoping for their recognition of the Skeleton Sect’s ownership of Skull Island and their agreement to accept the Skeleton Sect as an affiliate force of the Xu Family of Moon Mist Island. fгeewebnovёl.com
Unexpectedly, the Xu Family’s elders dared not accept those Black Obsidian. After learning the Second Elder’s intentions, the Xu Family’s most authoritative Great Elder personally met with the Second Elder. Not only did he agree to give the original Tie Family Island to the Skeleton Sect, but ten nearby small islands also officially became affiliated with the Skeleton Sect, allowing the Skeleton Sect to establish itself independently. From now on, they are not required to pay any Black Obsidian to the Xu Family of Moon Mist Island.
Not only this, but the Xu Family’s Great Elder also asked the Second Elder to convey a message to Ding Fan that he is welcome to visit Moon Mist Island anytime he wants. Master Xu Guotao even sent greetings to Ding Fan, promising to send someone to comfort him once his injuries improve.
The Second Elder was overwhelmingly happy, suggesting that the Xu Family indeed knew what happened on the original Tie Family Island. Yes, with Crimson Flame’s kneel and call of ’Young Master,’ who would dare disrespect him?
In the Tianmu Sea, there is only one Fifth Grade family, the Herr Family, where Master Daozhen is situated. Besides the Herr Family, there are eight Fourth Grade families in the Tianmu Sea, of which Moon Mist Island is merely one.
The division of power in the entire Divine Realm is very simple. Owning three Third Level experts of the Divine Realm makes a Third Grade Power, similar to the Tie Family, which once had five Divine Realm Third Level experts, thus being a Third Grade Power as well.
However, owning three Fourth Level experts of the Divine Realm makes a Fourth Grade Power, and the Island Master Xu of Xu Family is itself a Fourth Level expert, with two other Fourth Level elders in the Xu Family, making them a Fourth Grade Power. The Lord of Moon Mist Island, Xu Guotao, is a Fourth Level Peak Stage expert and can enter the Fifth Level of the Divine Realm at any time.
Crimson Flame is a Fifth Level Peak expert of the Divine Realm, meaning that even if Xu Guotao broke through to the Fifth Level, he would not be a match for Crimson Flame.
For this reason, it explains why the Xu Family of Moon Mist Island treats Ding Fan with such courtesy. At this point, the Second Elder’s mind was no longer worried about anything, as long as Ding Fan remains on Skull Island, no one should dare target the Skeleton Sect.
The affairs on Moon Mist Island went smoothly, but there was trouble on Wu Qingxia’s side. She returned from Daozhen Island with bad news.
The attitude of the Daozhen Trade Firm had suddenly grown much colder towards her. Originally, a Tigertooth Ape cost only thirty-five thousand Black Obsidian, but suddenly the price increased by fifteen thousand to fifty thousand each. Previously, delivery was free, but now it requires Black Obsidian for delivery, and not just a little; it demands forty thousand Black Obsidian.
Most people couldn’t understand why the Daozhen Trade Firm’s attitude changed so drastically. However, the Second Elder presumed to know why, attributing all this to the relationship with Crimson Flame.
Wasn’t there a rumor that Crimson Flame rejected the recruitment of the Daozhen Family’s Herr Family and even infuriated a young lady of the Herr Family to commit suicide?
Now, the Second Elder was instead worried about whether the Herr Family might act against the Skeleton Sect. After all, the Herr Family is the dominant overlord in the Tianmu Sea, and offending them would mean the end for the Skeleton Sect in the Tianmu Sea.
Wu Qingxia relayed the Daozhen Trade Firm’s attitude to Ding Fan. Even Ding Fan couldn’t figure it out. Madam Yan had always valued him greatly, wanting to cooperate, and allowed him to owe a debt of three hundred and fifty thousand Black Obsidian without interest. However, now the attitude has drastically changed, a dramatic difference indeed.
The thoughts of these large families are unfathomable. However, one thing is certain: the Daozhen Trade Firm would certainly not stoop to dealing with the Skeleton Sect. At most, there would be no more benefits in the future.
Though the Second Elder and others were concerned, worrying was pointless, as the Herr Family could not possibly harm the Skeleton Sect. After all, the Skeleton Sect is merely a Second Grade Power, and the Herr Family where the Daozhen Trade Firm resides is a Fifth Grade Power. They have set a rule not to engage in conflict with powers more than two levels below.
