Chapter 258: An Emergency Interruption
Almost every cultivator on Sword Saint Isle stared toward the west at the approaching dark clouds. However, few knew what was happening. Most could only sense something serious was going on, but none of the details.
“Sir Sword Saint,” Han Gu, the elder from the Rolling Tide Sect, called out, breaking the silence. “May I?”
Every elder nearby turned their eyes to the Sword Saint in question, who was still looking completely relaxed as he stared at the oncoming storm.
“No need, no need,” he nonchalantly remarked. “You old folks think too much. Just because some dark clouds are rolling up on my turf doesn’t mean it’s an ominous sign or anything. My little island here will be able to weather any storm that comes our way. All of you can relax.”
His warm voice thawed everyone who could hear him from their anxiety. The elders began to converse with each other in hushed voices, no longer staring at the clouds blankly. This relaxed atmosphere slowly spread from the platform where the elders were, down toward the rest of the venue. Soon, everyone calmed down, prompting the Sword Saint to nod appreciatively.
However, all the surrounding chatter died instantly when their guest of honor’s voice reverberated throughout the platform.
“Forgive me, everyone. It seems your Violet Isle has some matters to attend to. I’ll be returning to Sunset Peak while you sort things out.”
The tone of the speaker was neither too haughty nor deferential, but the meaning was clear. Zhang Hai, the guest from the mainland, allowed no room for misinterpretation that he wouldn’t lift a finger regarding internal matters of Violet Isle.
The two servants behind him swiftly summoned a lavishly decorated Skyrunner with plenty of inlaid gems and adornments made of precious materials. The two servants and master boarded their vehicle without delay.
“Young Master Zheng, please wait!” a voice called out from among the crowd.
A man wearing pale orange robes chased after the guest from afar, stopping only at the entrance to the Skyrunner. Young Master Zheng Hai stared coldly his way without a word, waiting for the man to explain himself.
“Young Master, please allow me to accompany you.”