Unique Technique

"Ahh... Elder, I'm curious if the sea monster that seduced Huan Hougong... Is it the Empress of the Open Sea?" Qiaolian curiously asked. She was rather curious about the ribcage skeleton that she burned. The majority of beings with divine bloodlines were nobles and those with high authority. Could it be that the skeleton belonged to a ruler of the open sea?

Elder Xia faced Qiaolian with clear eyes and solemnly spoke, "Lady Zhou, I am not going to lie. The Scarlet Islands have crimson vine formations. And several of these formations were scattered below the seafloor."

It was strange that the elder seemed to avoid the issue of Huan Hougong and diverted their conversation to the crimson vine formation. But Qiaolian nodded her head and thought that maybe, such an issue might be too personal for them to talk about.

"I'm not too adept with formations, elder. And... I have never learned how to swim. I don't think I'll be able to reach the sea bottom. Hehehe... But, thank you for telling me," said Qiaolian thinking that Elder Xia was probably giving her reassurance of security after such a mess created by Huan Hougong.

"You're welcome! About swimming, you can circulate your inner force and breath in the water. There is an easy technique for guiding the airflow on it. Huan Xue might teach you that technique, no need to worry. Hehehe... However, the reason why I am telling you about the formation is for you to know not of its existence but also its function."

"The function?" Qiaolian suddenly looked at the distant area where she went earlier. For some reason, she could not help but wonder if she really look as clueless as she portray. Why would the elder tell her about the formation function? Isn't its function to prevent outsiders from entering the region? Such a thing was common knowledge that even civilians knew about it!

Seeing that Qiaolian had glanced in a certain direction of the seawater, Elder Xia curled his lips into a small smile.

"Yes. Lady Zhou, you may not know but, crimson vine formation is not an ordinary defensive and offensive barrier. It's also constitutive in this region. The formations can document all the abnormalities within the entire Scarlet Island territory. Every outsider... every fluctuation of aura... everything. If there is malice, it will assault. But, if it's just a fluctuation of aura, it will record. Huan Xue and I can take a glimpse or watch those scenes even if we are not in the same place of the event."

Upon hearing this, Qiaolian could not help but be amazed. "Elder, that's impressive! These crimson vines must have divine roots for them to have such a useful function! Such a brilliant formation! Master Huan is really capable!"

Yes, Huan Xue is capable. And so does Lady Zhou. Hehe," said Elder Xia in a meaningful tone. He clasped his hands behind his back and took a deep breath. For a minute, he contemplated. But, then, he continued to speak, "In fact, I have seen everything that you've done. The invisible repulsive vibration you've created and the Tune of Madness... I'm not familiar with it but you've mentioned the technique as Nightmare of Dreams?"

Qiaolian curled her lips and forced a smile. "No wonder, I could sense someone keeping an eye on me. So, it was the elder who was watching. Hehe..."

Elder Xia thoughtfully nodded and then remembered about Huan Xue. He had been too eager to speak with the last remnant of the Zhou Clan that he had actually forgotten Huan Xue's situation!

"Ehem! Lady Zhou... About Huan Xue... May I trouble you to release him from the repulsive vibration? And thank you again for saving him."

Qiaolian did not speak a word anymore. She took a glance at the side of Zui Qingxing and the boatman. Elder Xia was quick to understand her gesture and said, "I'll check them. They seemed fine and were just a bit shaken."

"Old Zui has problems with his hearing, elder. It is better to speak to him at a loud volume. And the boatman is abnormally pale. Please examine them."

Hearing Qiaolian's instruction, Elder Xia thoughtfully nodded his head and walked toward the poor civilians. "There is no need to be scared now. Nothing can hurt you here. The Scarlet Island Master would never allow innocent lives to perish in our territorial waters."

While Elder Xia was comforting the two, Qiaolian looked at the paralyzed face of Huan Xue. The moment she made eye contact with him, she could tell the cold green eyes glaring at her.

No. Perhaps, it was the last expression that Huan Xue had made before his entire being was caught in the invisible repulsive vibration. At that time, he was glaring at his uncle.

But, Qiaolian seemed to have another thought in her head as a glint of wildness flashed in her eyes. She moved her face closer until her lips touched his.

In an instant, Huan Xue's pupils constricted, and his left arm extended and looped around Qiaolian's waist, pulling her body impossibly closer to him.

His right arm also moved to hold the back of Qiaolian's neck, tilting her face to a better angle and deepened their kiss.

"Mmmn..."

Coincidentally, Elder Xia turned his head in their direction to check on them, only to discover an awkward scene! He had no idea that kissing would be involved to release Huan Xue from the repulsive vibrations effect!

Such a unique technique!

But, when he saw the two were immersed in a deep kiss, he quickly looked away and immediately raised his hands to cover the eyes of Zui Qingxing and the boatman. As for the reason of his reflex, even he doesn't know why he covered their eyes!

"Master Huan, don't forget where we are. That elder had come to help us. He forces your uncle to flee," Qiaolian softly murmured when she felt the hand of Huan Xue that was holding the back of her neck, was gently massaging her breast!

"Mmm." Huan Xue hummed and pressed their forehead together. His eyes were closed as he tried to steady his breathing. "I really need to go into seclusion to refine my inner core. I've used all the aura in my elixir field."