The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 1066: Bottom Line

"Young Master Baydor, I’ve brought big news from the Fish-men Domain’s Registration Hall!"

A half-naked, dopey, Catfish-headed fish-man with long facial barbels suddenly rushed into the seamount garden, attracting everyone’s attention.

At the same time, several dozen more fish-men intruded the private space shortly after with disappointed expressions. Evidently, they had been competing to deliver news to Young Master Baydor but lost the race.

Without any surprise, the sudden entrance of a large group of uninvited guests displeased the Elite Disciples present.

However, they all suppressed their urges to voice their dissatisfaction because the new arrivals were followers of Young Master Baydor. Even if they were lower-ranking disciples in the Outer Palace, they were still backed by a Noble Being. That in itself was a form of status.

"Speak. If it’s not important, you will all bear the consequences for your lack of manners and displeasing my guests," Young Master Baydor coolly spoke.

"Of course, Young Master Baydor! It’s definitely important! Moreover, it concerns you, Young Master! A male pure human Noble Being registered at the Fish-men Domain’s Registration Hall today! Also, he was accompanied by Deacon Quintus!" the Catfish-headed fish-man hurriedly stated without daring to hide anything.

"What? A pure human Noble Being?" a Dark Whale Fish-man Elite Disciple exclaimed.

Besides him, the rest of the Elite Disciples were also shocked by the news, considering a pure human Noble Being was virtually unheard of.

"Is that true? Can you confirm it?" Young Master Baydor scrutinized the Catfish-headed Fish-man.

"Definitely, Young Master! I was there! I caught a glimpse of the person in passing and even felt his distinct aura! There was no mistaking it! He was definitely a human-looking Noble Being!"

Young Master Baydor immediately went silent, entering deep thoughts. Shortly after, he directed his attention to fellow Elite Disciples.

"Everyone, today’s tour has been canceled. I request everyone to return and beg for your understanding."

"Your words are too kind, Sir Baydor. Even if you didn’t say it, I was going to ask to leave by myself."

"Then, I won’t see you out, Sir Zekes."

"Alright."

Within a short moment, the Elite Disciples all exchanged their parting words before hurrying off in different directions.

Although Young Master Baydor’s followers had already confirmed the shocking news, the Elite Disciples still wanted to fact-check the truth through their own sources. It was more reliable than blindly trusting the words of a mere Senior Disciple.

Nevertheless, after the Elite Disciples all left, another fish-man follower spoke out, "What should we do, Young Master Baydor? The Fish-men Domain already has many Noble Beings enjoying the special privileges of the Myriad Sea God Palace. If this new Noble Being also desires it, the resources allocated to you will be greatly affected."

"I already understand that much. I don’t need you to say it," Young Master Baydor stated sternly. After a brief pause, he thought, "The new Noble Being should have arrived here for his lodgings by now, should he not? Why hasn’t there been any news of their arrival yet?"

"Maybe Deacon Quintus isn’t in a hurry to settle the person’s dwelling?" a fish-man follower guessed.

However, six hours quickly passed, and the Heavenpick Territory still had no news of the new Noble Being arriving with Deacon Quintus.

In fact, the entire Azure Skysea Star Realm didn’t receive any news of them visiting, for that matter.

After a quick investigation, everyone eventually found out the human Noble Being had gone to Blueriver Star Realm’s Coralheaven Territory instead.

"What? Why did the Noble Being go to such a poor-quality cultivation land such as the Coralheaven Territory? What was Deacon Quintus thinking? Was he offended or something?"

"Deacon Quintus wouldn’t do something that foolish even if he was offended. I’m afraid this was the Noble Being’s idea. Perhaps that person wanted to start from the bottom without any special treatment...?" ȐÃℕȎ𝐛Еs̩

"Haaa... Only a fool would give up the Myriad Sea God Palace’s special treatment. Does this Noble Being think he can achieve something great without it? How arrogant."

Even though Vaan didn’t act in a high-profile manner, his arrival and existence themselves drew everyone’s attention, generating various topics for discussion and gossip everywhere in the Outer Palace’s Fish-men Domain.

Many fish-men disciples viewed his choice poorly, thinking it was utter stupidity.

However, some were also intrigued by his choice and looked forward to seeing his progress under such circumstances.

"Young Master Baydor, have you heard the news? The human-looking Noble Being went to Coralheaven instead of Heavenpick! That must mean he had chosen to give up his special privileges and protection! Should we use this opportunity to get rid of him secretly and remove this thorn once and for all?"

A Tiger Shark Fish-man rushed to Young Master Baydor’s cultivation chamber to deliver the latest news.

However, in his excitement, he made a blasphemous suggestion and earned Young Master Baydor’s ire. The Tiger Shark Fish-man had no time to wipe the smile from his face before he felt a gargantuan force and pressure slam his body into the ground, pinning him down.

Bang!

Young Master Baydor stepped on his outspoken follower’s head ruthlessly and spat, "What the hell did you just say to me, you brainless mongrel?!"

"I-I’m terribly sorry, Young Master! I was too excited and spoke without thought just now!" the Tiger Shark Fish-man cried, shuddering with infinite fear under the wrath of his Lord.

Bang!

Young Master Baydor added more force to his feet, sinking the Tiger Shark Fish-man’s head further into the ground.

"That’s not something you even think about, let alone say! Who the hell do you think I am?! A Noble Being! How dare you consider conspiring with me to take the life of one of my own!"

"We, Noble Beings, are the chosen sons and daughters blessed by the revered Lord of the Boundless Seas and Skies! We may be natural rivals to each other, but even we have bottom lines we must never cross!"

"To aim for our lives is to make an enemy of the Myriad Sea God Palace and all who thrive under the seas and lord over the skies!"

As Young Master Baydor glared at his cowering follower full of wrath, his gaze flashed with killing intent as he considered killing the person.

Having a follower who could make such blasphemous suggestions was a terrible stain on his honor.

How could he keep such a person!?

It would only make him the topic of jokes, ridicule, and even contempt among the other Noble Beings!

"I was wrong, Young Master! Please spare me!" The groveling Tiger Shark Fish-man pleaded.

Perhaps due to Young Master Baydor’s foul mood affecting the environment, his other followers were drawn to the scene.

"What happened here, Young Master? How did he offend you?"

"He made a verbal suggestion to dispose of a rival Noble Being. No one can save him. Take him to the Disciplinary Hall."

"Yes, Young Master!"

Within moments, the fish-men followers decisively dragged the Tiger Shark Fish-man away to the Disciplinary Hall to receive his punishment, saving Young Master Baydor the trouble of dirtying his own hands.

Ultimately, even he didn’t dare to ignore the law against killing fellow disciples.

Meanwhile, no one questioned Young Master Baydor’s decision, for there was no reason to. They heard enough to understand the gravity of the situation.

The sea held no secrets.

Even if everyone kept quiet about the Tiger Shark Fish-man’s suggestion, the truth would still find its way to the Sea Gods.

As such, shielding the Tiger Shark Fish-man would only affect Young Master Baydor’s standing and everyone behind him.

The Tiger Shark Fish-man’s life was forfeited the moment he made the suggestion.