The mist rose extremely quickly, enveloping Zhao Ya almost instantly.
Immediately, Zhao Ya felt a strong sense of happiness.
This happiness came without warning, yet it made one feel that there was nothing in life to worry about.
In an instant, Zhao Ya felt as if he had returned to a previous life, washing away the decadence of those years, encountering success from a young age, and becoming a figure of respect and admiration.
Then, in a turn of thought, he was back in Wuxiang City, but this time, he was no longer a mere servant at the Escort Agency, but the direct disciple of the Chief of the Escort, Meng Lei. From a young age, he was seen as a genius by those around him and shared a childhood betrothal with Zui’Er.
After several years of learning, he quickly became famous throughout the world, becoming a chivalrous hero admired by thousands.
The key was that all these feelings were so real and all stacked together, making the sense of happiness incredibly strong.
With his Divine Sense stripped and most of his cultivation sealed, Zhao Ya seemed to have lost resistance to these feelings, which resembled an illusion but were far more real, and he almost instantly succumbed to it.
In the control room, looking at Zhao Ya on the water screen, whose expression had turned bewildered, his eyes completely lost focus and occasionally wore a silly smile, the big man let out a long breath and then shook his head with a smile.
What was he worried about, wondering if the Wuyou Net would work and capture Zhao Ya?
One must know that the Wuyou Net is a highly renowned weapon even in the Pure Bright Realm, with its might even associated with the name of the Wuyou Longevity Palace, showing its dominance.
Although his position in the Wuyou Longevity Palace was not high enough to access the most top-level Wuyou Net, even a simplified version was not something a Martial Artist at the Heaven-Breaking Pass could withstand.
Thinking of this, the big man let out a long breath.
It seemed his previous caution was due to Zhao Ya’s impressive performance.
However, luckily no matter how strong he was, he had his limits.
In the end, he did not escape the grasp of his palm.
Yet even so, the big man’s vigilance did not completely relax, and he watched the water screen for a while longer.
Only after confirming Zhao Ya was indeed trapped in the Wuyou Net, unable to extricate himself, did he press a button.
Soon, a giant octopus appeared on the water screen.
"Go to this place and bring back the one trapped in the Wuyou Net to the control room, and remember not to damage his foundation."
The giant Octopus Monster nodded human-like and then turned to leave.
The big man’s principle was to remain in the control room as much as possible, for only here was he truly the Master of the Black Ship.
This strategy proved effective after long voyages at sea.
With the Black Ship’s tight defense measures and its nearly monstrous meticulousness, the big man could resolve issues with just one or two buttons.
In comparison, Zhao Ya’s intrusion today was already an exception.
At least, dealing with him took quite some effort.
Luckily, the outcome was good.
The big man began to prepare the items needed to strip Zhao Ya’s foundation, while the giant octopus hurried through the corridors of the Black Ship.
Its dozens of massive tentacles made its speed incredibly fast, reaching Zhao Ya’s location in a flash.
At this moment, the red mist still tightly enveloped Zhao Ya.
Even though the octopus was huge, it was wary of the red mist.
Only after receiving the big man’s command did the red mist transform into thin, thread-like ropes, tightly wrapping Zhao Ya, allowing the octopus to cautiously extend a tentacle to pick him up.
But just as it was about to leave, it suddenly sensed something, and one tentacle shot out, instantly reaching a corner of a distant corridor and dragging out a creature.
The upper body was human while the lower body was serpentine.
It was the Snake Woman who had previously been washed away by the water.
At this moment, the Snake Woman was extremely battered, many parts of her body covered in wounds, and her face wore a look of despair that was unforgettable.
Upon seeing the Snake Woman in the control room, the big man couldn’t help but sneer and then gave an order to the octopus.
"Bring this traitorous thing back to me, I need to deal with it properly."
The giant Octopus Monster couldn’t speak but was not lacking in intelligence and followed the big man’s orders unconditionally.
Upon receiving the command, it dragged the Snake Woman along towards the control room.
The Snake Woman looked at the other tentacle in despair, where Zhao Ya was tightly wrapped.
In fact, even earlier, the Snake Woman had already been hiding in that corner.
She had seen Zhao Ya fall from the sky and become enveloped by the red mist, witnessing the whole process clearly.
But she dared not go over.
Because she recognized the red mist.
Though she had not personally experienced the malice and power of the Wuyou Net, she was at least somewhat aware.
Thus she could only watch helplessly as Zhao Ya gradually sank deeper, unable to free himself.
This process made her body tremble, yet she tightly covered her mouth, not even daring to breathe.
Afraid the big man would discover her whereabouts.
With that, her fate would undoubtedly be tragic.
But in reality, she understood her hiding was just temporary. Once the big man finished with Zhao Ya, he would inevitably come for her.
As long as she was on the Black Ship, no one could defy the big man who controlled the authority.
Yet the Snake Woman hadn’t thought she would be exposed so quickly.
In just a moment, the giant octopus reached her location, first capturing Zhao Ya and then pulling her out as well.
Looking at the securely wrapped tentacle, she had already lost all hope.
She couldn’t even commit suicide.
For there was an embedded command in these creatures that they were not to take their own lives without the master’s permission.
So, she could only await the fate that awaited her.
The control room was soon reached, the octopus too large to enter, and consequently, it extended two tentacles, tossing Zhao Ya and the Snake Woman inside.
With two thuds, both the human and the creature hit the ground.
The big man, having completed his preparations, nodded in satisfaction, "Well done, stay outside, I have a reward for you later."
The Octopus Monster, upon hearing this, obediently stayed where it was.
The big man stepped forward, his eyes never glancing at the Snake Woman but focusing entirely on Zhao Ya.
"Tsk tsk, such a fine figure, such a face, even the direct disciples of the Great World Strong Sect raised on precious pills and elixirs aren’t any better!"
The more the big man looked, the more delighted he became, summoning two smaller octopuses to carefully lift Zhao Ya from the ground and place him on the prepared operating table.
He circled the table twice, occasionally pinching Zhao Ya’s limbs, muttering incessantly to himself.
"Such a fine body, even without Martial Dao cultivation, just this body alone surpasses most Martial Artists."
"I’ve grown tired of this old skin, time for a change of taste this time."
"But with this, the previous surgical plan needs modification, can’t just directly strip away his foundation. If he dies, then the body won’t be fresh anymore."
Thinking of this, the big man donned gloves, then carefully took out a small silver shimmering box.
Upon opening, it revealed rows of chilling, gleaming blades.
"Hehe, these are exquisite, purchased from the Life and Death Gate of the Three Splendors Golden Treasury Realm, specifically for human dissection. Didn’t expect to use them on you today."
As he said this, the big man picked up a slender blade, gesturing towards Zhao Ya’s cheek, about to make the incision.
But just then, Zhao Ya, who had seemingly lost consciousness, suddenly reached out, gripping the big man’s wrist.
The big man froze, and at the same moment, saw Zhao Ya open his eyes, staring coldly at him.