At Zi Yi's command, the four Essence Pill Stage guards rowed for their lives, paddling with a desperation that surpassed even the effort they'd put into slaying the Tiger Fish. The boat's speed shot up, but compared to the enemy's vessels being pulled by Tiger Fish, it was a pitiful sight. There was no escape.
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes, sizing up the two approaching boats. They weren't packed, but there were still eight people in total—an average of four per vessel. The crucial part was their Cultivation was far from low; the weakest were at the Third or Fourth Layer of the Essence Pill Stage, while the strongest was at the Peak of the Essence Pill Stage!
The enemy was clearly the stronger party. Lin Xuan's guards held no real advantage; they had one expert at the Peak of Essence Pill Stage, but only one. The rest were around the Fourth or Fifth Layer. Their lineup wasn't bad—at least, it was enough to protect themselves in these waters.
