Beast Tamer: My pet has a game panel.

Chapter 473 Moonlight City

On the verdant island stands the Blood Moon Willow Demon Tree, the true form of Little Willow. A gentle breeze blows, and thousands of willow branches dance in the wind, presenting a breathtaking scene.

Beneath the giant tree, Ye Mo stood up, his gaze sweeping over the cultivated spirit fields and the planted magical herbs and plants, but his thoughts were elsewhere.

"Ye Mo, according to Rice, the Holy Sea Knights won't set off for another two days. What should we do now?" Bai You vanished into the shadows and instantly reappeared on Ye Mo's shoulder. She whispered in Ye Mo's earlobe.

Ye Mo's eyes were sharp, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised. He nodded and said, "Everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared these past few days. You have also finished setting up the teleportation array. Unless he can disappear into thin air, he will die no matter which route he takes."

In order to ensure the plan went perfectly these past few days, he took Bai You with him and used an invisible array to conceal their presence, and went to the city where the Pioneer Merchant Guild headquarters was located to secretly meet the [Holy Sea Knight].

Relying on the powerful detection function, he spent some time obtaining the attribute panel of the [Holy Sea Knight], thus determining the opponent's specific strength.

Although the detection function cannot reveal information about the items inside the opponent's storage space, meaning it wouldn't detect any magical items or trump cards, the information it does reveal is sufficient to assess the opponent's approximate strength.

Therefore, after he discovered the information about the [Holy Sea Knight], he decided to officially list him as a target.

There was nothing they could do; the [Holy Sea Knight]'s strength was just so-so. Although he was indeed a fifth-tier Saint-level transcendent, judging from his level, he was considered a veteran fifth-tier.

However, the opponent has nothing outstanding in terms of either field or skill. Under such circumstances, the opponent's arrogance is undoubtedly a sign that he has run into trouble.

Unless the opponent can produce a legendary magic scroll or several sixth-tier near-legendary magic scrolls as trump cards, a fifth-tier opponent is doomed.

"Alright, Youyou, we can wait for that matter. Let's have afternoon tea together first." Ye Mo opened the contract space, arranged the table and chairs, and took out some food and snacks as he sat down.

Upon seeing this, Bai You nodded, then leaped onto the table and began to elegantly appreciate the food.

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Verdant Island Territory, Crescent Island.

Crescent Island was originally the core trading island within the territory of the Earl of Emerald Island, but it declined after being plundered by Ye Mo and his pirate subordinates a long time ago.

But soon, as Ye Mo officially took control of the Green Island territory with the help of Earl Karl, the heir to the Green Island Earl who had signed the trade agreement, Crescent Island began to slowly recover and gradually returned to its former status as a trading island.

Especially in recent months, after the headquarters of the renowned Pioneer Chamber of Commerce, which is famous throughout the mainland, moved from Emerald Island to Crescent Island, this island has officially become a true trading island.

As time went on and the reputation of the Pioneer Merchant Guild grew, everyone who came to the island knew that it would sooner or later become the largest trading center in the entire sea area, and might even become one of the top trading places in the entire continent.

Therefore, as trade flourished in the area, Crescent Island rebuilt a new city, a trading city named Moonlight City. Although the city was only recently established, its prosperity and luxury were enough to convince countless people that it would become the next golden city.

Inside the newly established Sapphire Merchant Guild branch in Moonlight City.

Sunlight streamed through the crystal dome of the Chamber of Commerce branch, casting dappled shadows on the gilded floor tiles. Bruce Ferguson, the president of the Sapphire Chamber of Commerce, sat atop a high platform, his three-hundred-pound body sunk into an ivory throne filled with goose down, like a mountain of flesh wrapped in silk.

Below the throne, several powerful figures with auras reaching the fourth rank stood respectfully, as if facing a monarch, daring not to offend in the slightest. This was because the one sitting on the throne was none other than their guild's president, and also the guild's only Saint-level expert—[Holy Sea Knight] Bruce!

"How are the preparations going? When can we depart?" On the throne, a dark glint flashed in the blue eyes of Bruce, the Holy Sea Knight. His massive body moved slightly as if emitting a painful groan.

"Guild Master, all the necessary items have been purchased. However, we still need another day to get information about the Blood Radiance Sea region." A merchant envoy stepped forward tremblingly and handed over a document. "Sir, this is the relevant information we have obtained so far."

【Holy Sea Knight】Bruce glanced at the unfolded document, and upon seeing the information about the Pirate Bay in the Blood Radiance Sea District, he couldn't help but let out a disdainful laugh, like the whimper of a seal.

"It seems that the so-called Pirate King is all hype. He doesn't even dare to show his face, yet he claims to be a Saint-level being. Ha! Let's set off tomorrow and head straight to Pirate Bay. It's time to clean that place up."

After hearing the chairman's words, most of the people in the audience, except for a very few who were slightly worried, smiled and began to mock Pirate Bay.

"With the guild leader here, we will definitely teach those pirates a lesson this time."

"Hahaha, I didn't kill many pirates last time, this time I can have a good time killing them."

"Back then, we actually paid a lot of tolls because of their reputation as the Pirate King. Looking back now, I feel stupid. This time, I'm determined to make it back."

"Those pirate overlords are actually quite strong. Without the guild leader, it would be difficult for us to deal with them on our own. But who told them to dare to fabricate a fifth-order being? They've really brought this upon themselves."

A few weeks ago, they would have felt apprehensive, after all, the Pirate King's reputation had spread throughout most of the seas.

But ever since they easily defeated the two pirate overlords of Pirate Bay under the leadership of Bruce, the so-called pirate king, their fear vanished without a trace.

From their current perspective, the so-called Pirate King must be a fake. Although the Storm Mage of the Blackrock Duchy had personally stated that the Blood Moon Captain was a fifth-tier Saint-level expert, who knows what the truth really is?

Who knows, maybe the Blood Moon Captain used some precious item, or maybe the so-called Blood Moon Captain was actually in cahoots with the Storm Mage.

Otherwise, how could a dignified fifth-tier Saint Realm expert stand by and watch his subordinates be provoked like this, yet not even dare to show his face?

Seated on the throne, Bruce, the Holy Sea Knight, narrowed his eyes slightly. His left hand, adorned with jeweled rings, held a crystal wine glass and swirled it gently. As he took a sip, a look of enjoyment immediately appeared on his face.

As a veteran Saint-level powerhouse, a mere pirate king who was suspected to be at the fifth rank was not enough to make him take it seriously.

Even if the opponent's so-called fifth-tier strength is fake, he has nothing to fear, even if that Blood Moon Captain is really a fifth-tier Saint-level.

After all, based on the information he gathered about the Blood Moon Captain, even if the other party was a Saint-level expert, he must have only recently broken through to that level.

With his strength, how could someone who had just broken through to the fifth rank possibly be afraid?

Thinking of this, Bruce, the Holy Sea Knight, lightly rubbed his fingers together on the throne, a hint of coldness in his eyes.

As the guardian of the Principality of Bernard and the president of the Sapphire Merchant Guild, he came here in person not only to handle matters related to the Pirate Guild but also to have a proper "chat" with Captain Blood Moon. As for Pirate Bay, it's currently insignificant; the plan is simply to destroy its island and restore the pirates there to their former state.

However, things are a bit more complicated with the Chamber of Commerce.

Thinking of this, Bruce, the Holy Sea Knight, recalled the fifth-tier aura he had sensed on the island a week ago. That aura was filled with a deathly coldness, and it was undoubtedly the legendary Golden Skeleton King.

It seems that the story of Earl Karl of the Emerald Isle having a fifth-tier necromancer behind him is true, unlike the pirate king of Pirate Bay.

Since that's the case, then he really can't take down the Pioneer Merchant Guild by himself. After all, necromancers are known for their summoned armies of the undead, and now the necromancer behind the Pioneer Merchant Guild actually possesses a fifth-tier undead. With that kind of strength, even two or three fifth-tier Saint-level experts might not be able to kill it.

"Hmph." Bruce, the Holy Sea Knight, snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with a chilling light. Even so, given the enormous profits offered by the Pioneer Merchant Guild, he was by no means the only Saint-level expert attracted.

When he returns this time and destroys Pirate Bay, he will definitely contact the other holy domains within the Duchy to work together to uncover the secrets of the Pirate Merchant Guild.

How could a merchant guild supported by a fifth-tier necromancer possibly sell so many fifth-tier magic crystals? There's definitely something fishy going on here.

Moreover, besides magic crystals, there are so many rare and precious resources and materials. If it were just one or two kinds, it would be fine, but with so many, there must be a big secret involved.

If we could unearth it, the gains would be unimaginable.

However, he had to be quick this time, otherwise he would suffer a huge loss if other forces beat him to it.

After thinking it over, Bruce, the Holy Sea Knight, drank another cup, his gaze piercing through the walls of the Sapphire Branch, as if he could already see the destroyed scene outside.

"Hahaha."

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The next day, Crescent Island.

The Crescent Bay harbor in the morning mist was already boiling like a pot of seafood soup. A dozen or so ships flying the Sapphire Merchant Guild flag were neatly lined up on the dock, their masts like a forest, their sails fluttering in the morning breeze, and the magical runes engraved on the ships were in a semi-activated state, flickering.

On the dock, merchants, sailors, porters and other civilians became cautious when they saw the Sapphire Merchant Guild members heading to the fleet. Clearly, the Sapphire Merchant Guild's domineering reputation had already spread throughout the entire sea.

A moment later, the air was filled with the salty sea breeze, and countless eyes looked at the fleet with curiosity and caution. Only after the Sapphire Merchant Guild's fleet sounded a horn did the massive fleet slowly depart.

"As expected of the Sapphire Merchant Guild's fleet, I wish I could join them."

"I heard that Lord [Holy Sea Knight] is also on that ship. He is a Saint-level expert."

"I heard that the Sapphire Merchant Guild is planning to go to Pirate Bay to wipe out all the pirates there."

"Really? Pirate Bay is the pirates' lair, an extremely dangerous place."

"Danger? The Sapphire Merchant Guild has the Holy Sea Knight here, what danger could there be?"

"Isn't the Pirate King of Pirate Bay also a Saint-level expert? If he shows up, the Sapphire Merchant Guild might suffer a great loss."

"Come on, that Pirate King is a complete fake. Captain Blood Moon does exist, but he's not a Saint-level being at all, otherwise he wouldn't dare to show his face."

As the Sapphire Merchant Guild's fleet sailed away from the dock and headed for the open sea, the discussions among the people at Crescent Bay dock became even more intense.

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Green Island, beneath the giant central tree.

Ye Mo shook his head, holding the letter that Viscount Rice had just delivered.

"What's wrong, Ye Mo?" Bai You stretched her body, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Ye Mo with curiosity.

It's not even six in the morning yet, the sun hasn't risen, and at this hour, the only ones still here are her, Xiao Liu'er, and Xing Li.

As for Hanhan, Bailing, and Isaac, they either went to cultivate or to spar and fight. After all, they all knew that there would be a battle in the next few days, so they naturally had to maintain their best fighting condition.

"It's nothing, it's just that the [Holy Sea Knights] have indeed set sail. If Rice's intelligence is correct, they should pass through Pirate Bay." Ye Mo put away the letter, looked at Bai You, and replied softly.

He had received the news from Viscount Rice last night that the Sapphire Merchant Guild would be returning early. However, the information last night was only speculative, but it became clear after they set sail today.

"Pirate Bay? Why would they go there? Judging from their route, that's not the route they would normally take." Bai Ling's ears twitched when she heard this, and she turned to Ye Mo to ask in confusion.

From the Duchy of Bernard, where the Sapphire Merchant Guild is located, to Crescent Island, there isn't a single shipping route that goes past Pirate Bay, or rather, most shipping routes don't pass by Pirate Bay.

However, some other routes are too dangerous in Pirate Bay, and if the Sapphire Merchant Guild wants to go back, it would be a long detour to Pirate Bay.

So if the other party really goes to Pirate Bay, it means that their target is clearly Pirate Bay and the pirates there.

"That's obvious. It's just that the Holy Sea Knight thought that since they'd already come all this way, they might as well turn around and wipe out Pirate Bay." Although Ye Mo's words were slightly sarcastic, there was a deep chill in his eyes.

Although his attitude towards the pirates he had subdued in Pirate Bay was far from friendly, they were still his men after all.

The actions of the Holy Sea Knight were undoubtedly a slap in the face to him, so how could he possibly give the other party a friendly look?

Fortunately, it won't be long before the other party can go and meet his ancestors.

(End of this chapter)