#30 - Chapter 30: The Castle and the Ancient Saint Huo Ming

At the coast of Sorbet Kingdom, a World Government warship was docked.

"We can only escort you this far."

"This is the Sorbet Kingdom of the South Blue, and also a member state of the World Government."

"We have prepared accommodations and sufficient wealth for you on the island."

"This should ensure a peaceful and worry-free life for you from now on."

The Marines lined up to bid farewell to the Homing Holy family, with Kuru standing at the front of the formation, giving Homing Holy the final instructions.

"Thank you, this is more than enough." Homing Holy thanked the Marines.

Leaving Mary Geoise had been his lifelong dream, and stepping onto this island meant he had completely bid farewell to his past.

Next, he could experience the joys and sorrows of ordinary humans.

Kuru continued, "Then we will have to retrieve your Celestial Dragon proof chips."

The chip represents the identity, status, and privileges enjoyed by the Celestial Dragons. Only with the chip can one be called a Celestial Dragon; otherwise, even with Celestial Dragon blood, one will not be recognized.

Homing Holy showed no reluctance and directly handed over the chip.

Kuru accepted the chips from them, "Then I wish you all peace and joy in your future lives. We will return to Mary Geoise now."

"Farewell."

Under the Marines' gaze, the group of four walked towards the island.

"This is the first time I've seen such easy-going Celestial Dragons."

"It's a pity that there aren't any Celestial Dragons like that anymore..."

"It's the first time doing something for Celestial Dragons and being so happy. What a pity..."

The Marines all thought Homing Holy and his family were easy to get along with and admired their ability to make such a choice.

If any of these Marines were enjoying the benefits of being Celestial Dragons, they admitted they wouldn't make this choice, which showed how remarkable Homing Holy was.

"Alright, stop discussing it." Kuru retracted his gaze. "Let's head back."

......

"Kuzan, are you serious?" Burned Mountain asked with a bitter face.

He felt his face hurt, unable to understand why he kept encountering such things, and each time it was a public execution.

Kuzan nodded, "Of course, it's true. Although the area where that ship docked is sparsely populated, it was still discovered by scouts."

Jhin put on his coat, "Let's go, we'll see what's going on."

Then he took the lead and walked out.

Burned Mountain, following behind, said with a bitter face, "Kuzan, can you report things when I'm not around in the future?"

"Why?" Kuzan found Burned Mountain's request a bit strange.

Because it hurts!

Burned Mountain covered his face and quickly caught up with Jhin.

Kuzan was completely baffled, but still focused on the matter at the coast.

......

Just as Jhin opened the door, the system arrived with a mission.

[Ding!]

[Please take the initiative to approach Homing Holy and change your relationship with him from stranger to any level of fondness]

[Mission Reward: 10 hours in the cultivation space, 5000 Mall Points, 10 million Berries]

[Wishing the host a successful mission (sprinkling flowers)]

[......]

Through the mission released by the system, Jhin also confirmed that the people who came to the island were indeed the Doflamingo family.

This was also a hidden function of the system, allowing him to know in advance the characters and events he would face next.

Saving him time to investigate.

"Kuzan, where is that ship docked?" Jhin asked the only person present who knew.

Kuzan pointed to the north, "The north side of this island, there is a coast surrounded by a forest there."

"There are few people there, almost no one goes to that place. I heard that it used to be a place where pirates often landed, and people would consciously avoid that place to escape the war."

Hearing Kuzan's answer, Jhin also remembered that place. It was indeed sparsely populated, a good landing spot for Homing Holy and his family.

Jhin's impression of Homing Holy was actually quite good. During his time as a Celestial Dragon, he had not oppressed ordinary people, was friendly, and had a kind heart.

It was just that he underestimated the hatred people in this world had for the Celestial Dragons, bringing his family into a pit of fire.

When his wife and children were in danger, he also desperately protected them, but unfortunately, he had no power, no rights, and could only be slaughtered and unable to resist.

Jhin didn't understand the feelings of those who were oppressed by the Celestial Dragons. In his opinion, if a Celestial Dragon was willing to give up his identity and integrate into the ordinary people's group, it would be more beneficial than harmful to them.

Perhaps Homing Holy's success would lead to the Celestial Dragons splitting into two camps.

On the contrary, after ordinary people killed Homing Holy, those Celestial Dragons would only clap their hands and then intensify the persecution of civilians, and Celestial Dragons who intended to be close to civilians would also give up their illusions and focus on enjoying themselves.

"Huh? When did a castle appear in that place ahead?"

Approaching the coast, Jhin suddenly saw a magnificent castle, which looked like it had not been built for long.

Kuzan was also very curious, "I remember there wasn't one when I patrolled the island some time ago."

"Look, there are people at the castle gate," Burned Mountain said, pointing to the castle ahead.

Jhin and Kuzan looked closely and, sure enough, there were four people with luggage standing in front of the castle, opening the door.

"Burned Mountain, there's something I've always been curious about. Can you enlighten me?" Jhin walked towards the castle with the two of them.

Burned Mountain, following behind Jhin, perked up. Colonel Jhin actually had something to ask him, "Please ask."

"Are your eyes open?"

It wasn't that Jhin was being strange, Burned Mountain's eyes looked like they were closed, but often he could observe things that Jhin and the others hadn't noticed.

"Colonel, that's a very rude question! And you, Kuzan, don't show that interested expression!" Burned Mountain felt like his heart had been stabbed twice.

"Of course, my eyes are open." Burned Mountain tried hard to open his eyes wider to prove it, but it still didn't look any different.

"......"

"Father, look! Are there people approaching here in the forest?" Rosinante looked into the distance through his hair.

Homing Holy pushed open the gate and looked back, "There really are people coming."

"You guys go inside first, I'll see why those people are coming here."

Watching his family enter the castle, Homing Holy calmly stood at the door, waiting for the three to approach.

"Hello, we have something to ask you. Is it convenient?" Burned Mountain still had that comforting smile on his face.

Homing Holy politely nodded, "Ask away, but I just moved here, so I may not know much about this island."

Looking at the faces of the three people and the uniforms they were wearing, he felt that the leader looked somewhat familiar.

"You... you are...?"