Chapter 1127: Chapter 1125: Stop Crying
Is the effect a bit too exaggerated?
While admiring, Fu Qian took two steps forward from pulling out of the Sea of Ashes, withdrawing his gaze from the tree that instantly grew into dozens of meters high, looking at the Tree Planter who stood there.
"So you were shouting ’don’t go’ just to hang it up there to dry? Or were you planning to teach it how to soar in the sky?"
...
The Tree Planter was a middle-aged man with dark red skin, a robust build, black hair, green eyes, and a dense beard that almost covered most of his face.
Fu Qian’s voice made him shudder all over, bringing him back to his current situation.
"Who are you?"
He leaped to the side as if electrified, warily sizing up Fu Qian without answering the question.
"Just a nobody who couldn’t stand by and do nothing."
Fu Qian said modestly, pointing towards the treetop.
"To be honest, it’s a bit much. Even if it grew two tails, fish would hardly be able to fly, right?"
...
Faced with Fu Qian’s nonsense, the Tree Planter, although indignant, found himself unable to rebut for a moment.
The Mermaid, who had been trapped from the start, was now locked by the tree’s cage-like branches at a position dozens of meters above the water surface.
From its violent struggles, one could feel the overwhelming horror that seemed about to spill out.
However, those dark green vines exhibited astonishing tenacity; not only did they not break free, but they also tightened even more.
...
Although the face was not human, one could still discern an emotion named despair on the Mermaid’s face.
A cry more piercing than the one when it was wounded earlier emanated from its mouth.
"Don’t scream—"
The Tree Planter clearly panicked, pressing his voice into a low roar.
"It’ll draw people here."
Despite the height difference of dozens of meters, his voice still carried piercingly.
The Mermaid paused, then responding to the call, cried out even more sadly.
Bang!
However, in less than half a second, this terrifying, blood-curdling scream was interrupted by a crisp gunshot.
A bullet hitting its side instantly had a silencing effect.
The Mermaid stared at the gun in Fu Qian’s hand, momentarily halting its struggles.
The Tree Planter wore the same expression.
"That’s more like it!"
Fu Qian nonchalantly blew on the gun’s muzzle before casually commenting.
Considering the perilous nature of this trip, he had chosen to be fully armed, including carrying Mercy.
It turned out that having Chief Yuan’s special pass meant that not only did no one dare to check his identity, they even skipped the security check.
This thorough preparation indeed proved useful.
"No need to thank me."
Fu Qian sheathed Mercy back into the holster and gave a nod toward the Tree Planter.
"Mr. Delanlay."
"Exactly who are you? I don’t remember seeing someone like you on Lann’s ship."
The Tree Planter adjusted his emotions rather quickly; not only was he indifferent to the name Fu Qian mentioned, but he even asked back in a calm tone.
"It’s not surprising, since I’m also seeing you for the first time."
Fu Qian said with a smile.
"But traveling through such severe weather, appearing in this rarely visited desperate place, and even catching up with the lost Mermaid so quickly, surely that can’t be unconnected to that ship, right?"
"Yes... I am Delanlay."
The other party hesitated for a moment, finally admitting to Fu Qian’s statement.
"However, speaking of speed, you’re clearly stronger. What exactly are you here for?"
"Don’t worry, I’m not interested in the one on the tree. I’ve just heard about the Sea of Ashes for a long time, wanted to come here for a walk and a look."
A walk and a look... Is this guy sick?
Seeing Fu Qian with an innocent face, Delanlay’s expression grew even darker.
This place that even fish in the sea avoid at all costs, you came here for sightseeing?
Do you think I would believe such nonsense?
However, if this guy is not interested in the Mermaid, there seems to be a chance to avoid conflict, so he didn’t question too much.
"You seem to hardly believe?"
To his surprise, the other party was the one who took the initiative to ask.
"Indeed... after all, everyone knows there’s no value in exploring the Sea of Ashes."
Seeing the Mermaid ceasing to struggle and scream, and even seems to be paying attention to their conversation, Delanlay relaxed a bit and nodded.
"Why? I’ve heard that it’s not entirely empty here."
Fu Qian remained innocently faced.
"You’re right, it’s not just empty, there are even many deadly things here."
Delanlay scoffed, clearly thinking that Fu Qian was playing dumb.
"The only problem, even if you’re powerful enough to chop off their heads, the moment you try to take your gains out, as soon as you cross the outer boundaries, they will turn to ash."
That’s consistent with the data I’ve read.
Faced with Delanlay’s explanation, Fu Qian silently nodded, then continued to question.
"Why don’t I just keep them here and absorb them on the spot?"
"You better not have such intentions, unless you plan to stay here forever."
Unable to believe that he was actually discussing this matter in such a place, but considering the unspoken threat emanating from this person, Delanlay still bore with patience.
"Otherwise, when you leave, the part within your body that should have turned to ash, will still turn to ash."
Eyeing Fu Qian, he revealed a slightly cruel smile.
"No matter what form they exist in now..."
"I see, thanks for the reminder."
Unexpectedly, facing this somewhat sarcastic explanation, the mysterious person on the other side seriously thanked him.
"I won’t cross that boundary."
Wait a moment... Isn’t this guy actually trapped in here?
Turning the thought multiple times, Delanlay tried to understand that last statement, and the next moment something slightly insane occurred to him.
Having come all this way, I’m sure I’ve never seen this person before. Could he actually not have come from a ship?
Had he noticed the activity here and hurried over from inside?
This might also explain, being trapped in such a dangerous place, why he still carries himself with such an air of leisure.
The more he thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed, Delanlay looked at Fu Qian as if he were looking at a monster.
"So why did you do that? It’s clear your companions are quite puzzled."
Fu Qian did not respond much to this gaze, instead pointing in the direction from which they came.
"I’ve never been comrades with them..."
Considering that he likely had been to Lann and their side first, Delanlay was not surprised that he knew something and snorted coldly.
"These cold-blooded butchers should have died long ago, I only saved Lann last time because he could bring these people together."
Indeed, an environmentalist.
Fu Qian did not feel too surprised at the answer.
Seeing no other motives, clearly aimed at killing, and coupled with the fact that he came all this way to save the Mermaid, the words still held credibility.