Chapter 357: Chapter 356- Paranoia (5) Violet slowly rose from her crouching position and casually brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. Her expression appeared relaxed and carefree, but the thoughtful look in her eyes betrayed the seriousness of her thoughts.
"We can’t completely rule out the possibility that something has happened elsewhere," she said. "The other sects may end up coming to Sky Mist City for assistance."
She paused briefly before continuing.
"Moreover, I doubt those old monsters lurking behind the scenes would allow another sect to invade Sky Mist City so easily. They’ve spent too much time building their influence to simply watch it be destroyed. Still, there’s nothing wrong with being cautious."
As she spoke, her gaze swept across the warehouse. Numerous artisans and craftsmen were busily working, moving between damaged vessels and piles of materials. The constant sounds of hammers striking metal and workers shouting instructions filled the air.
"Try to repair the magic ships as quickly as possible. If the worst-case scenario actually happens and there are no other options left, we’ll have to leave the sect."
The usually carefree captain spoke with an unusually grave tone.
Bao, who had been listening attentively the entire time, nodded immediately. The captain’s confidence seemed to ease the anxiety that had been weighing on his heart. The tension in his shoulders visibly lessened, and the rigid posture he had been maintaining slowly relaxed.
"Understood. I’ll get started immediately," Bao replied with a determined expression.
Even if a war truly broke out between Sky Mist City and another sect—or perhaps even another race—he doubted the upper echelons of the sect would simply stand by and allow themselves to be destroyed without resistance.
In the end, there was little he could do regarding matters at such a high level.
The only thing within his control was his own strength.
If he wanted to avoid becoming a nameless casualty in the coming storm, he needed to cultivate harder and prepare himself for whatever might happen. Only by becoming stronger could he secure a place among the living in this cruel world.
Seeing that Bao had regained his motivation and immersed himself in his work once more, Grey and Violet eventually left the warehouse.
As they walked away, Grey glanced back one final time.
Bao had not only begun working on their damaged magic ship, but he had also brought out his personal vessel. Judging from the various materials laid out around it, he intended to upgrade it as well.
Grey silently observed the scene before shifting his gaze toward Violet, who continued walking ahead with a slightly troubled expression.
Sensing his stare, she turned her head and revealed a somewhat forced smile.
"Don’t tell me you actually believe Sky Mist City is about to be attacked?" Violet suddenly asked.
"I don’t," Grey replied in a calm, indifferent voice.
The captain immediately grumbled.
"Aye, little Grey, you need to pretend to be surprised every once in a while. If you don’t, people won’t feel inclined to tell you things you’re not supposed to hear."
Grey merely stared at her.
After thinking for several seconds, his expression abruptly changed into one of exaggerated shock and surprise.
Violet’s eyes instantly lit up.
"Wonderful!" she exclaimed. "Now if only you could sound surprised as well."
She laughed before continuing.
"Anyway, another sect definitely isn’t attacking Sky Mist City. In fact, if there were going to be an invasion, I’d bet all my apples that Sky Mist City would be the one doing the invading."
Grey remained silent for a moment before asking,
"Why do you think so?"
Violet pointed an approving finger at him.
"Yes. That’s exactly how you’re supposed to respond."
As she spoke, she casually produced an apple from seemingly nowhere and took a large bite.
Crunch.
The crisp sound echoed through the street.
Quite frankly, the number of apples the captain consumed every single day was staggering.
Grey had long since stopped trying to understand where she kept finding them. No matter the situation, she somehow always had another apple ready. Whether they were traveling, fighting, discussing serious matters, or simply walking through the city, one would inevitably appear in her hand.
Even more baffling was the fact that she never seemed to grow tired of them.
At the Foundation Establishment Realm, food was no longer a necessity. Cultivators could sustain themselves entirely on the abundant spirit energy permeating the world around them. Most cultivators only ate occasionally for pleasure or out of habit.
Violet, however, appeared determined to consume enough apples to feed an entire orchard.
Grey genuinely wondered if there was some profound secret hidden within the fruit.
Unfortunately, knowing the captain, the answer was probably much simpler.
She likely ate them simply because she liked them.
"I heard from Caster that some of the major sects scattered across the continent will be sending representatives to visit Sky Mist City in a few weeks," Violet said casually. "I don’t know the exact date they’ll arrive, but I do know one thing—the people coming won’t be ordinary."
Grey’s thoughts immediately stirred.
He could easily imagine the scene.
Powerful cultivators from countless super sects descending upon Sky Mist City at the same time. Experts who stood at the peak of their respective generations and possessed backgrounds capable of shaking entire regions.
Such an event would undoubtedly create a massive commotion.
The ordinary disciples would become anxious.
The various departments would tighten their security.