"Oh? If the Sea God treats you so well, why doesn't he send someone to directly help you eliminate your enemies?"
"The Evil Orca King is merely a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast. Bo Saixi could crush it with one hand, so why has no one taken action?"
"The reason they don't do it is simply because they want to keep your race forever confined to Poseidon Island, turning you into nothing more than guard dogs for the island."
Ye Feng continued, a faint smirk playing on his lips.
"This... this... Lady Bo Saixi isn't that kind of person. There must be other reasons..."
The Demon Soul White Shark King stammered, clearly shaken but still trying to justify it. "Bo Saixi and the others are all devout followers of the Sea God. They probably can't take action against Sea Soul Beasts..."
Though she said this, her conviction was already wavering.
Because while her race had lived peacefully in these waters for so long, their numbers hadn't increased at all over the years.
The truth was, Poseidon Island's resources were limited, completely unable to support the expansion of her race.
For a race to grow stronger, they needed continuous reproduction—only then would the chances of producing powerful descendants increase.
But due to resource shortages and the constant threat of enemies lurking outside, the race lived under immense pressure, and their birth rate had never improved.
Theoretically, the responsibility of reproduction fell on her.
But even if she wanted to, she needed a powerful mate.
Yet, strong individuals in her race were far too scarce. To this day, she hadn't found a suitable partner. If she were to mate with just any Great White Demon Shark, she wouldn't be satisfied, and the chances of producing an outstanding descendant would be almost zero—wasting her reproductive opportunities in vain.
Generally, the first offspring of a female Great White Demon Shark inherited the strongest bloodline. After that, the bloodline would gradually dilute, squandering her superior lineage.
Over the years, she had tried to find a solution but to no avail.
She had even pleaded with Bo Saixi before, but the latter always told her to keep waiting—that the Sea God would find a way...
Yet, after all these years, the Great White Demon Shark race still struggled to survive, with not the slightest improvement in their living conditions...
"Since they won't act, I will."
Ye Feng sensed the Demon Soul White Shark King's wavering resolve and pressed his advantage. "How about this—let's make a deal. I'll help you kill that hundred-thousand-year Evil Orca King and drive the Evil Orcas out of these waters, giving your race more space and potential. In return, you come with me. If, after a year, you find my faction unsatisfactory, you're free to leave at any time."
Ye Feng laid out the most generous terms possible.
After all, with Bo Saixi still nearby, he had to act quickly to win her over.
Once they returned to the Star Sect, under the combined influence of Bi Ji, Zi Ji, the Ice Empress, and the Snow Empress, even if Ye Feng tried to send her away, she'd likely cling stubbornly to stay.
"You're serious?!"
Sure enough, hearing Ye Feng offer such favorable conditions, the Demon Soul White Shark King couldn't stay seated!
Not only was Ye Feng willing to help her kill the Evil Orca King, but he was only asking for a year of her time!
A single year—she could blink and it'd be over!
If he could truly kill the Evil Orca King and give her clan more living space, she'd be willing to agree—not just for one year, but even ten thousand years!
"Of course it's true."
Ye Feng noticed the suspicion in her eyes and continued, "Don't think I have some ulterior motive against you. With my strength, I can hunt any Sea Soul Beast in the ocean, even Great Beasts over a hundred thousand years old. A mere hundred-thousand-year Sea Soul Beast like you isn't even worth my attention."
"I just can't stand the Sea God deceiving young Soul Beasts like this. Besides, you've never been to the mainland, have you? There are mountains and scenery beyond your imagination, as well as delicacies you've never tasted—sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy. It's infinitely better than the salty, fishy garbage you eat every day."
Sure enough, after hearing Ye Feng's grand sales pitch, the Demon Soul White Shark King—whose mind wasn't the sharpest to begin with—was instantly hooked.
"Fine, I accept your deal. But on one condition: you have to help my clan kill that hundred-thousand-year Evil Orca first!" the Demon Soul White Shark King transmitted back.
Though she had no idea what Ye Feng was really plotting, as long as he could eliminate that hundred-thousand-year Evil Orca, her clan would be free to roam the seas. For at least ten thousand years, they wouldn't have to fear their rivals and could quickly expand their territory to thrive!
Even if Ye Feng had some hidden agenda, she wouldn't be at a loss!
"Deal~"
Ye Feng smiled faintly. "Lead the way to the Evil Orcas' territory. I'll help you slaughter them."
"Yay~"
"Splash—"
The Demon Soul White Shark King cheered, leaping out of the water in excitement.
"Little White, what on earth did he say to you? Don't let him trick you!"
Bo Saixi was utterly baffled by this scene and couldn't help but grow anxious.
The Demon Soul White Shark clan was Poseidon Island's Guardian Beasts. Though the island was powerful, all its experts were busy.
Intruders frequently appeared on Poseidon Island. Without the Demon Soul White Shark clan guarding it, the island would never know peace.
How could they handle that?
"High Priest, you know how much the Evil Orca King threatens my clan. Ye Feng promised to help us eliminate them. In exchange, I agreed to accompany him to the mainland for a while." The Demon Soul White Shark King saw no issue and straightforwardly revealed their deal to Bo Saixi.
"No!"
Bo Saixi instinctively objected.
"Why?" The Demon Soul White Shark King froze, staring at Bo Saixi in disbelief. Her faith even wavered slightly.
Could it really be as Ye Feng said? That the Sea God refused to help them reclaim their territory just to bind their clan to Poseidon Island forever?
"All Sea Soul Beasts are the Sea God's subjects. A land-dwelling Soul Master slaughtering our ocean's Soul Beasts is naturally unacceptable," Bo Saixi replied coolly.
Of course, she couldn't admit this was part of the Sea God's trials.
Assisting Little White in hunting the Evil Orcas was actually one of the trials the Sea God set for his successor. As the High Priest, she knew this well.
But so far, no successor to the Sea God had appeared.
Ye Feng's refusal had irked her slightly.
If Ye Feng agreed to take the trial, even if the Evil Orca King were exterminated, she would applaud in approval.
But now that Ye Feng refused the trial and even intended to sabotage the trial content for future inheritors, that was going too far.
Seeing Bo Saixi's assistance, Ye Feng felt a surge of joy in his heart and quickly sent a voice transmission to the Demon Soul White Shark King:
"Let me tell you why. Because aiding your clan in killing the Evil Orca King is one of the Sea God's trials. Your clan is merely a tool. Only when a Sea God's inheritor appears and helps you slay the Evil Orcas will your task as tool sharks be complete. Otherwise, you will remain oppressed by the Evil Orcas for thousands upon thousands of years, forever confined to this tiny speck of land called Poseidon Island."
(End of Chapter)