Chapter 273: Section 61: Join Us, Long Fu
“Bishop, can you detect the bloodline level of other life forms?” the Dragon-man youth raised his eyebrows.
Hao Fu nodded. “This is precisely the domain our Life Sect excels in. I carry the Divine Grace on me; the God of Life bestowed upon me a constant Bloodline Grade Detection Divine Skill. As long as it is within a certain range, any living being whose life level does not exceed mine, I can see through their bloodline grade.”
The Dragon-man youth pressed on, “May I ask, how common is a situation like yours?”
“Of course not common, to be more precise, it’s quite rare.” Hao Fu smiled.
The Dragon-man youth couldn’t help but sigh.
The Divine Domain and Divine Authority of the God of Life are all linked to “life,” and the Dragon-man youth had long heard about the Bloodline Grade Detection Divine Skill. It just hadn’t occurred to him that Bishop Hao Fu had been blessed by the gods with this constant Divine Skill.
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His sigh was more for the Pearl Bubble.
Both he and the big guy were secretly carrying the Pearl Bubble, yet they could not hide the secret of their bloodline grade.
The youth now speculated that, on one hand, this might be because the Bloodline Grade Detection Divine Skill on Hao Fu was personally cast by the God of Life and fixed upon the bishop, with extremely powerful might. On the other hand, it was also because, although the Pearl Bubble was a product of the Divine Artifact, the Justice Pirate Group could only use it passively and shallowly, unable to truly unleash its power.
The more the Dragon-man youth interacted with Hao Fu, the less confident he became about the Pearl Bubble he carried.
“What exactly has Hao Fu witnessed on the Justice?”
“During the resurrection process, did the God of Life really not notice?”
“Have our secrets truly remained undetected?”
Gods are inscrutable, their mighty power vast like the sea of smoke.
Gods, omnipotent!
The exposure of the bloodline grade secret was unexpected to the youth.
But as he now calmed down to think, this might not necessarily be a bad thing.
Divine Level and Legendary Bloodlines, allowing Bishop Hao Fu to think highly of them, offering an olive branch proactively.
“Become a Guardian Knight of the Life Sect?”
“This seems like an opportunity.”
The Dragon-man youth started to furrow his brows in thought: “If both the big guy and I became Guardian Knights, then by leveraging Hao Fu’s connection, by revealing the secrets of Mysterious Monster Island, by contributing a part of the gains upwards, could we absolve ourselves of our crimes?”
The youth analyzed for a moment in his heart and felt that this possibility existed.
But he could not agree!
Divine and Legendary Bloodlines were no small matters; the Life Sect would save them for this reason alone.
Even if contributing the Green Jade Gold Coffin and Mermaid’s Fairy Tale could absolve them of their crimes, it would be worth it.
But the Blood Core…
The Dragon-man youth’s bloodline was not of Legendary Grade; the truth was he had absorbed the bloodline of the King of Flame Dragon.
The Blood Core could transform life, seizing the bloodline of other external beings; this secret was far too significant!
If the Blood Core, like the other two Divine Artifacts, could not be truly used by non-divine beings, then that was somewhat of a relief.
The terrifying part was that the youth could directly use it to eliminate the Legendary King of Flame Dragon, forcefully seizing the essence of the latter’s bloodline.
The youth had a strong intuition in his heart: The Blood Core could not be exposed; once it was, the impact would be immense. Would the Life Sect tolerate a Guardian Knight possessing it?
They would not!
The Blood Core could absorb external bloodlines, which contained such exquisite secrets of life!
Once exposed, the God of Life Himself would take action to seize it.
The Blood Core resided within the youth’s heart. What would be the consequences if the two were to be separated?
Apart from this reason, the youth also felt a repulsion towards the idea of believing in other gods.
This might have something to do with his previous time on Mysterious Monster Island, where he had always mistakenly thought he was a Holy Temple Knight, frequently praying to the Holy Emperor.
Seeing Captain Long Fu deep in thought and not responding directly for a long time, Bishop Hao Fu laughed and spoke again: “Captain Long Fu, do you think your pirate group can exist for a long time?”
“The free and unrestrained pirate life is impossible in the future.”
“The reason is simple, the God of Pirates’ throne has emerged.”
“The struggle for the title of King of Pirates, whether the empire wins or some other existence does. As soon as the new Pirate King ascends to godhood, He will surely gather His followers, summoning all pirates to form a Pirate Coalition.”
“All the Pirate Kings of the past have done so.”
“What will happen to your Justice Pirate Group then? If you don’t disband and go ashore, then the only option is to join and become part of the Pirate Coalition. Then, you will also have to offer your faith to the God of Pirates.”
“The God of Pirates is but a new god, with a very weak foundation, completely incomparable to my Lord. Captain Long Fu, do you agree with my view?”
“Of course.” The Dragon-man youth nodded.
Whether it’s the years of becoming a god, Divine Authority, Divine Domain, the number of Believers, or the size of the sect, how could the God of Pirates be mentioned in the same breath as the God of Life?
Hao Fu said, “The crisis of your group is not just external, but also internal.”
“Your group includes Half-Beasts, Half-Giants, Goblins, Rat-men, and so on. While they can coexist harmoniously now, what about the future?”
“Discrimination between races, disparities in Bloodlines, and differences in customs and beliefs will all turn into deep rifts within their hearts.”
“It’s not that there haven’t been pirate groups that have recruited members of other races, but these groups never last long. As far as I know, the Justice Pirate Group has just been established, hasn’t it?”
“The atmosphere of your group is quite amicable, largely because of your broad-mindedness, Captain Long Fu, as well as your correct recognition of life.”
“But these recognitions are not shared by everyone.”
“If both the Captain and the Big guy join the Life Sect and become Guardian Knights, and you spread the teachings to other members of the pirate group…”
“Then I believe that, as time goes by, the deep faith in our Lord will take root in everyone’s heart, and every member of the pirate group will treat their companions with the right attitude.”
“In this way, the Justice Pirate Group will surely exist for a long time!”
The Dragon-man youth looked at Hao Fu, who spoke eloquently, and felt a sinking feeling. Bishop Hao Fu’s ambitions were great; he wanted not only to recruit the Dragon-man youth and the Big guy, but also to use faith to turn the entire Justice Pirate Group to his advantage.
Perhaps this misfortune at sea had made him very eager to have his own naval power.
“What kind of reason should I find to reject him while not arousing suspicion?” the Dragon-man youth brooded secretly.
Hao Fu continued, “Let’s talk about you and the Big guy.”
“Both of you have tremendous potential, with achievements in the future that are immeasurable!”
“However, Captain Long Fu, you are currently only a Silver Fighter, and the Big guy is merely Bronze. There are too many risks and too many unexpected events on the path of growth.”
“Under normal circumstances, those with Divine Bloodlines and Legendary Bloodlines are heavily protected by major powers, fully nurtured, and kept safe during vulnerable periods. Only when personal strength reaches a certain level will the protection gradually be relaxed. Even so, assassination attempts are still rampant, and it’s not rare to see strong seedlings die prematurely.”
“Once the secret of your Bloodline Grade is exposed, what will your enemies do, Captain?”
“By joining the Life Sect, both of you can cultivate in peace, without the need to traverse the vast ocean with great risk.”
“From what I have seen, if Captain Long Fu cannot let go of his foundation, he can entrust the pirate group to his second-in-command, Lion Flag.”
“Lion Flag has reached the peak of Silver-level Cultivation, only a thin line away from the Golden Level.”
“If he truly becomes a Golden Fighter while you remain Silver, it would be quite awkward.”
“No Gold would be content under the command of a Silver. By then, even if Lion Flag does not challenge your leadership, he will likely strike out on his own.”
“This scenario is quite possible.”
“Because, Captain Long Fu, your Bloodline is related to the Flame Dragon. Dragon species grow slowly and live long. Dragon Bloodlines have the same characteristics.”
“Your Dragon Blood gives you extraordinary physical qualities. I witnessed the great battle between you and Golden Hook, Captain, your bravery and majesty deeply imprinted in my heart.”
“You must have fully realized the benefits of the Dragon Blood, but, I must remind you that everything has its pros and cons. The disadvantage of the Dragon Blood is its slow growth. You need a massive amount of resources to maintain and advance your Cultivation.”
“Rabbits and deer eat grass, while lions and wolves eat meat, which is why they stand above rabbits and deer.”
“Even though they all eat grass and leaves, an elephant eats much more than rabbits and deer. Therefore, it’s understandable that an elephant’s size is also much larger.”
“As a pirate, through one plunder after another, can you meet the demands of your Cultivation, Captain Long Fu?”
Bishop Hao Fu, with an expression of regret, shook his head.
“Moreover, there is a great risk in plundering at sea. Didn’t Golden Hook fall at your hands, Captain?”
“Even if the Justice Pirate Group plunders successfully again and again, and you can continue your Cultivation smoothly, what about the Big guy?”
“His Divine Bloodline must be of the Earth Giant, which requires even more resources than you do, Captain, and an even longer growth period.”
“Moreover, the sea is not conducive to the growth of an Earth Giant Bloodline; the most suitable place for the Big guy should be on land. When he realizes this, will he still be at ease continuing with the Justice Pirate Group?”
“But if both of you join the Life Sect, we can provide sufficient resources for Cultivation. From another perspective, this can also be seen as a business investment; I strongly hope for a win-win scenario.”
Hao Fu said this with parched lips.
To his satisfaction, the expression of the Dragon-man youth was wavering.
But after a few breaths, the youth took a deep breath and shook his head, “Bishop’s sincerity is full, I can feel it. However, to be frank, our true identities are not pirates.”
Hao Fu was surprised, “Not pirates?”
He had already arranged for people to investigate this Justice Pirate Group when he was sending messages to the temple aboard the Justice.
But the time was too short, and nothing substantial had been uncovered yet.
The next moment, the Dragon-man youth spread his hands, his eyes brimming with sincerity, “I originally wanted to make my mark on the Wilderness Continent, but by a twist of fate, I accepted the empire’s spy mission, became a pirate, and formed a pirate group.”
Hao Fu’s eyes widened slightly, “An empire’s spy?”
The Dragon-man youth sighed, “The empire is at war with the Beastmen, and many have gone to the Wilderness Continent, seeking to carve out their own foundations. I am no exception.”
“Why did I name it the Justice Pirate Group? I wanted to train these people as my house servants.”
“I want to become a Knight, to have my own castle and territory.”
“So, Bishop, perhaps we can change our partnership?”
“I promise, the Life Sect will be the first sect to enter my territory, the standing of the bishop’s sect will remain unshaken! I hope your church can support us, help us control the pirate group, and provide a series of resources. When necessary, we will do our utmost to aid your sect, of course, primarily to aid you, Bishop.”
Hao Fu: “…”