Chapter 500 - 326: Deep Sea Beauty (Part 2)

Chapter 500: Chapter 326: Deep Sea Beauty (Part 2)

Like a leader on an inspection tour, Bobo Man sat atop Bobo Ka, a large entourage trailing behind him. They meandered left and right before finally arriving in front of the exquisite Cloud Sea Pavilion.

"You humans have pretty good taste, though it doesn’t quite suit my Deep Sea style," Bobo Man casually remarked, directing Bobo Ka to sway leisurely through the main entrance.

At that moment, on a small stage in the center of the hall, a young-looking man in a green robe sat bolt upright behind a square table. He held a gavel in his hand and was in the middle of a vivid narration:

"And so, the Second Miss Liu, bullied by her older sister at home, was overcome with melancholy..."

"Interesting. What’s this all about?" As if discovering a New Continent, Bobo Man was instantly captivated by the storyteller on the small stage ahead.

Before the words had even left his mouth...

"BAM!"

The sound of a palm slamming on a table echoed through the hall, followed by a furious, yet delicate, shout.

"That older sister is despicable! If it were me, I’d beat her to a pulp, hmph!"

Han Ning raised an eyebrow and turned to look.

He saw a stunningly beautiful young woman with dazzlingly fair skin and a fiery figure. Her hands were on her slender waist, the anger still plain on her face.

What was strange about her was that Han Ning couldn’t guess her age. She looked sixteen or seventeen, yet she had the air of a mature woman in her twenties. But then you’d say she was in her twenties, and her features would seem so youthful. It was utterly bizarre.

Aside from the storyteller’s voice, the hall had been exceptionally quiet, making the sound of her slapping the table all the more jarring.

"My lady," her companion whispered, gently tugging her sleeve.

Seeing that everyone in the hall was staring at her, the woman sullenly sat back down.

’Holy crap, what’s *this* chick doing here?’

Bobo Man spotted the other woman at the table, who was watching the stage with rapt attention. A shiver ran through him, and a glow of Telekinesis flared around his body. In the blink of an eye, he had transformed into a man from Xia Country who bore a 50% resemblance to Han Ning.

Bobo Ka, who was beside him, also transformed, becoming an unremarkable little turtle perched on his young master’s shoulder.

’A woman even Bobo Man knows? And why did Dean Wu and the others bring Alien Race Beast Masters onto the ship...?’ Han Ning’s mind was filled with questions. He was just about to turn and ask Dean Wu.

But then he heard Bobo Man’s voice. "This seems a little interesting. Let’s go sit next to them. I want to see what they’re up to."

There happened to be an empty table by the window, so Han Ning immediately sat down and asked a server to bring some snacks and pastries.

Dean Wu and the others also found their own places to sit.

"Your Highness Prince Bobo Man, you know that woman?" Han Ning asked curiously as soon as he sat down.

"I know her... but..." Bobo Man hesitated, as if debating whether to say more.

"Who is she?"

"I’m not telling," Bobo Man said with a grin.

Han Ning was slightly speechless. Seeing that Bobo Man was now focused on the storytelling, he turned to Dean Wu and Qing Fan, who were accompanying him. "What’s going on?"

The two of them clearly understood what he was asking. Dean Wu spoke up, "Those two are friends Teacher Liang met in the city. We heard they’re extremely powerful, so Teacher Liang found it difficult to refuse their request for a tour."

Dean Wu looked even more resigned about the situation.

The Gray Demon Whale was supposed to be a private vessel. The rules clearly stated that no Alien Races of unknown identity were allowed on board.

Everyone knew Teacher Liang’s personality. For him to bring two strangers aboard, there had to be a good reason.

Unexpectedly, just as the few of them were speaking in low voices, the woman in the distance listening to the story seemed to sense something. She whipped her head around and glared fiercely at them.

And the young woman beside her followed her gaze, looking over as well.

When she saw Bobo Man, her face lit up with surprise and delight. However, likely out of consideration for the other woman’s mood, she didn’t come over right away.

’Such sharp senses.’ Han Ning immediately shut his mouth. He gave the woman an apologetic smile, then turned his head away.

"Your Highness Prince Bobo Man, stop being so mysterious. Tell us what’s really going on," Han Ning said in a low voice, careful not to look at the woman.

The safety of the Gray Demon Whale was at stake; of course he was anxious.

"Relax, they don’t have any ill intent. At the very least, they won’t destroy your Gray Demon Whale." The human-form Bobo Man gave Han Ning a reassuring look. Then, mimicking the other humans, he picked up a teacup, took a pretentious sip, and said slowly,

"Aiya, the one on the right is my little aunt, Her Highness Kukuya, the current Sixth Princess of the Sea Goddess Family!"

"As for the one on the left, that’s Taman Ruiyue of the Holy Crystal Race. She’s also one of the seventy-two councilors of the Holy Crystal."

"You know of the Holy Crystal Race, right? Like the Witch Spirit Race, they’re one of the Purple Crystal Five Races. They specialize in raising Light and Illusion Soul Beasts, wield powerful Crystal Stone Spiritual Energy, and have intricate ties to the Purple Crystal Race."

Hearing this, Han Ning said in a tone of surprise, "She looks about our age, and she’s already a councilor?"

Even without knowing the Holy Crystal Race’s organizational structure, the rank of councilor was high enough in any normal society.

"That’s what’s so incredible about her! Do you know how old she is this year? Twenty-three! She became a Holy Crystal councilor at just twenty-three, all thanks to her monstrous Beast Taming abilities."

"According to the rumors, all six of her Soul Beasts are at the Upper Monarch level. Although the average power level for a Holy Crystal councilor’s Soul Beasts is Emperor or higher, she became one at such a young age thanks to her youth and some maneuvering by her family. Her name is quite famous across the Eastern Continent Group. She’s hailed as the prodigy of the Holy Crystal Race, the Young Clan Leader of the Taman Family, and its future matriarch."

’If she’s that incredible, why does she seem... not that bright?’

The thought only circled in Han Ning’s mind; he didn’t say it out loud.

"Oh my god, don’t tell me that little vixen is here at the Sunset Islands for the Sea God Palace trials? If so, you and Irena have some stiff competition!" Bobo Man shivered, a worried look on his face.

"Between Miss Yelena and her, who’s stronger?" Han Ning recalled Irena’s proud demeanor, her head always held high. He couldn’t imagine what kind of sparks would fly when these two women met.

"Of course I’m rooting for Miss Yelena, but... if the two of them were to fight, I honestly don’t know who’s stronger."

Bobo Man chuckled slyly.

"One is the prodigy of the Holy Crystal Family and their youngest councilor. The other is the Witch Spirit Race’s youngest Marquis, with direct command of a Beast Master army. Both come from powerful Beast Taming races. It’s a clash of titans!"

As he spoke, he rubbed his hands together. "I’m already looking forward to seeing them meet."

He had to admit, the fellow playing the part of the storyteller was quite eloquent. He mimicked the loathsome nature of the Liu family’s eldest sister to perfection, winning applause from the entire hall, and he was also a master of suspense, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

Most of the people present had heard tales of the strange before, but they were still captivated by the live atmosphere of the storytelling.

"And so, the Second Miss Liu gazed upon the man before her. With his dashing looks, sharp brows, and bright eyes, he was like an Immortal stepping out of a painting. She was utterly smitten..."

"Hmph! Utter nonsense! I’ve lived this long and I’ve never seen a man that good-looking. The storyteller is just making things up!"

This Taman Ruiyue, every time the storyteller said a few lines, she would loudly refute him, her fists clenched as if she were living the story herself.

This girl was something else.

Han Ning: "..."

Irena, in comparison, was much calmer and more elegant.

The storytelling segment quickly came to an end.

The woman sitting next to Taman Ruiyue—the one with long, wavy pink hair, a slender figure, and a charming face—quietly walked up to Bobo Man, raised her long, elegant hand, and slapped him on the head, shouting:

"Your Highness Prince Bobo Man, are you following me?"

SQUISH~

With that single slap from her delicate hand, Bobo Man was instantly knocked out of his human form, reverting to his round, Octopus Head appearance.

"Kukuya, I’ve warned you countless times! Don’t smack my head!"

Bobo Man floated up in a rage, terrifying Telekinesis sweeping out in all directions.