When Su Mo and Little Situ returned to the dock, the guards of Chi Yan Island had already arrived.

Large ships blocked the dock, forming a blockade, clearly intent on preventing any ships from leaving.

As the Island Master of Chi Yan Island, Qi Yang's unclear and sudden death could not be ignored.

This incident, whether for Chi Yan Island or the Nanhai Alliance, could not be treated as if nothing happened.

Today, there were many 'guests' on the island. The businesses aside, these pirates needed to be investigated.

Especially the Xue Lian sect!

Among the large ships docked near Chi Yan Island, the Xue Lian sect's ships were in the majority.

Qi Xue Lian, as the Master of the Xue Lian sect, led his followers here, evidently pulling out all the stops for this Pill Scripture.

Currently, the guards on Chi Yan Island were confronting the thieves of the Xue Lian sect.

One side didn't want them to leave, and the other didn't want to stay any longer.

This would naturally trigger a conflict.

Seizing the moment, Su Mo returned to the large ship of Ziyang Escort Agency with Little Situ.

Yang Xiaoyun and others were already waiting at the ship head, relaxing only when they saw Su Mo and Little Situ return.

Su Mo handed Little Situ back to the four girls from East, South, West, and North, and then looked at Yang Xiaoyun:

"Qi Xue Lian hasn't returned yet?"

"No."

Yang Xiaoyun nodded:

"It seems Chi Yan Island was prepared in advance; presumably, Qi Yang arranged for people to set up here before his death.

"It's just unexpected that he died first.

"Even though we rushed, we still fell into this encirclement.

"Now, the Xue Lian sect has experts trying to rescue Qi Xue Lian, but the outcome is yet uncertain.

"Do you think the Xue Lian sect can escape without any harm today?

"And what should we do now?"

"Qi Xue Lian isn't an ordinary person. Today's setback doesn't necessarily mean he'll fall here.

"Let's see how the situation evolves before making a decision."

Su Mo turned to the scene, where the Xue Lian sect, along with a group of sea thieves, was standing ready.

The guards on Chi Yan Island, under the leadership of a young man, were glaring at them.

Neither side seemed willing to start a battle lightly.

The heads of the surrounding businesses were standing on the deck, quietly waiting for an opportunity.

Some simply detached themselves from the dock, unwilling to get involved in this chaos.

Time ticked by, perhaps it was one incense stick, or maybe two hours, when suddenly the sound of wind-breaking came from afar.

Upon hearing this, those present couldn't help but look up.

They saw a group of four or five people flying over from inside the city.

Among them, one was carrying someone—it was the unconscious Qi Xue Lian.

"They're here."

Su Mo glanced at Song Yuanlong:

"The vanguard has arrived, be ready, as soon as they cause disturbance, we'll leave immediately."

At a different time, Su Mo might have been interested in interacting with the Nanhai Alliance people.

But today, with their Island Master newly deceased, even if you had immense influence, it's clear they wouldn't have a good conversation.

So the priority was getting out safely.

Song Yuanlong understood Su Mo's meaning and immediately nodded, quietly informing the crew to prepare.

Meanwhile, those experts returned to the Xue Lian sect's large ship, and without further ado, directed the ship to leave the shore.

The situation was already tense, and as soon as the Xue Lian sect made a move, the people on Chi Yan Island shouted loudly:

"Honored guests on the island, a significant incident occurred today; please postpone leaving the island!"

Suddenly, a voice came from the Xue Lian sect's ship, with a hearty laugh:

"What does an incident on your island have to do with us?

"Even if Qi Yang were here in person, today we'd leave at will!!"

Such words were indeed inconsiderate.

Qi Yang died on that rooftop in front of everyone.

As the saying goes, one does not slap someone in the face, yet this speaker openly slapped Chi Yan Island in the face.

The young man's face on Chi Yan Island immediately darkened:

"Block the ship, capture the thieves!"

"Move in!"

With commands issued simultaneously from both sides, a sea conflict erupted.

The large ships on Chi Yan Island connected as one to obstruct the Xue Lian sect's ships.

The Xue Lian sect's ships directly closed in. On the open sea, there might still be room for maneuver, but at this close range, breaking through was clearly difficult.

They opted for close combat, hoping to break through the encirclement.

A fierce battle ensued.

The young man on Chi Yan Island showed extraordinary martial arts, cutting through the pirates with no equal along his path.

However, the Xue Lian sect had more experts.

They whistled across the sea, each with remarkable skills.

The fight sprawled into a chaotic melee.

Xue Lian sect members dove underwater, attempting to sink Chi Yan Island's ships.

Chi Yan Island's experts aimed for the leader, trying to capture the Master of Xue Lian sect, Qi Xue Lian.

Simultaneously, experts within the city rushed over.

They failed to stop the rescue of Qi Xue Lian but now aimed to encircle and annihilate the Xue Lian sect.

However, they were ultimately a step too late.

A Xue Lian sect expert, with a massive hammer slung on his back, leapt and threw two intercepting guards into the sea, landing on the deck.

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