Global Superpower: Getting Stronger through Reading - Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Weakening Spirit Essence

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Lin Bai and the Ghost Priest’s gazes collided. They were both rather aggressive.

However, after looking Lin Bai up and down, the Ghost Priest snorted in disdain.

“How can you be someone who can’t even be considered a Hunter?! I thought you were some kind of ruthless character. You actually dared to challenge me, the Ghost Priest?!”

The Ghost Priest shifted his gaze away, unwilling to waste any more time on this seemingly powerless brat.

“It seems that I’m destined to be the one to take down the Ice Cabin today!”

Lin Bai’s eyes sank. He had also been hot-blooded just now, and had shouted at the Ghost Priest emotionally for a while, wanting to use this opportunity to awaken the morale of the sailors behind him.

Unexpectedly, not only did the morale of the sailors fail to rise, they were also completely looked down upon by the Ghost Priest!

However, then again, if he looked at the situation rationally, he was really afraid of the Ghost Priest.

After all, the Ghost Priest was a vicious pirate who licked the blood of others!

As for himself, he was like a greenhouse flower born in an ivory tower…

When he thought about this, Lin Bai could not help but turn his head and look over at the Ice Cabin.

He vaguely remembered that there should be a group of students who had come to complete the mission on this ship.

Lin Bai quickly found the two familiar figures in the crowd.

Just like Lin Bai and Su Ya, they were also a team consisting of a man and a woman.

Upon sensing Lin Bai’s probing gaze, the man also returned a sharp gaze.

Afterwards, the man, who was probably also feeling hot-blooded, also took a step forward and walked out of the group. He protected the girl behind him, standing shoulder to shoulder with Lin Bai.

“What’s your name?” Lin Bai asked softly.

The man pouted and ignored Lin Bai. After a while, he answered reluctantly, “Xue Xiao.”

“If we work together, we should be able to fight the Ghost Priest.” Although Lin Bai could tell that Xue Xiao did not like him, he still voiced his thoughts.

In his view, this was the safest way to break out of this situation.

The Ghost Priest heard Lin Bai’s secret plan, as if he had seen the lamb’s final struggle.

“Then you can join forces. If you can defeat me, we will return the ship unconditionally!” The Ghost Priest agreed. However, his agreement was filled with mockery.

“No thanks,” Xue Xiao replied firmly.

“Eh?” Lin Bai was stunned by Xue Xiao’s words.

No??

Lin Bai thought, “Brother, what are you doing at this critical moment?”

Was his trying to throw a tantrum?

Xue Xiao rolled his eyes at Lin Bai and said, “I can do it myself. It doesn’t matter if there is a Reader present or not. They might even drag me down.”

Lin Bai’s mind was filled with thoughts. Could it be that the news that he was a Reader had spread to other schools?

He had really made a name for himself…

Unfortunately, this kind of fame did not seem to be based on a positive image…

“A Reader?” The Ghost Priest raised his eyebrows in surprise when he heard this occupation.

As for the pirates behind him, they did not hold back at all and burst into laughter without any qualms.

Lin Bai’s mouth twitched slightly.

Hey, hey, don’t go too far…

Xue Xiao took a step forward and pressed on Lin Bai’s trembling shoulders. “Don’t be angry. The truth won’t change because of your emotions. The weak are the weak, so there’s no need to argue.”

Lin Bai no longer wanted to retort.

Fine, fine, do whatever you want.

“So, are you going to be my opponent?” The Ghost Priest raised his head and looked down at Xue Xiao.

Xue Xiao did not say a word as he charged at The Ghost Priest.

It happened in an instant.

Before most of the people present could react, Xue Xiao had already arrived in front of the Ghost Priest.

“An Assassin?” The Ghost Priest’s eyes flashed. He was also shocked by this astonishing speed. However, he shook his head and denied himself, “You don’t seem to have a weapon on your waist. Are you a Pugilist?”

Xue Xiao looked at the Ghost Priest warily.

This person had actually determined his Class with just a few simple movements!

He was definitely not simple!

Furthermore, he had deliberately increased his speed to the maximum, hoping to confuse the Ghost Priest and make him think that he was an Assassin.

However, he never expected that he would be exposed in an instant.

Initially, he wanted to use the Assassin’s SS-Grade Class to intimidate the Ghost Priest… After all, the difference between an A-Grade Pugilist and an SS-rank Assassin was not small.

“I was wondering what Class you were, but you’re just an A-Grade Hunter, so get lost.” The Ghost Priest’s tone was calm as he pushed Xue Xiao away.

Xue Xiao staggered and fell backward onto the deck of the Ice Cabin.

“Ruth, take your men and attack together!” Then, the Ghost Priest turned around and shouted, “I’m too lazy to fight these small fries one on one. Take them down in one fell swoop.”

“Yes, sir!” Ruth replied.

After that, with a command from Ruth, all the pirates behind him rushed onto the deck of the Ice Cabin like thousands of arrows.

Upon seeing this, Sol also commanded the sailors of the Ice Cabin to calmly face the battle.

Upon seeing the Ice Cabin’s army, the Ghost Priest’s expression remained calm. He secretly threw two bottles of transparent liquid onto the deck of the Ice Cabin.

The liquid fell on everyone, and the sailors instantly felt their bodies go limp.

“This is… the Weakening Spirit Essence?!” An experienced and knowledgeable sailor was the first to notice something.

This Weakening Spirit Essence was not something that could be casually produced.

After all, it was a priceless treasure!

For example, in a war between two countries, once one side took out this kind of essence, it was practically a sure victory!

It was a waste for the Ghost Priest to use this essence under such circumstances.

The Ghost Priest smiled and said, “After weakening the opponent, no matter how strong the army is, they’re just like a bunch of loose sand. I’ve already given the antidote to the pirates on our side. Wouldn’t it be easy for us to defeat the weak guys when we’re at full strength?!”

The current situation was already one-sided.

Meanwhile, Lin Bai watched calmly from the side.

The Weakening Spiritual Essence had also landed on his body earlier, but it did not seem to have any effect.

Was it because of the Spirit of Nature?

Furthermore, something seemed to have changed in his body.

It was a completely new feeling.

“Could it be…” Lin Bai’s heart trembled.

“Hey!” Lin Bai yelled at the experienced sailor, “Do you know what this liquid is made of?”

The sailor was taken aback. He wondered what the boy was planning by asking such a question.

“If I remember correctly, it should be… the juice of the Witch-Hunting Vine!”

The Witch-Hunting Vine?!

Lin Bai was shocked as he recalled what Destin had said in the forest.

Could it be…

A smile appeared on Lin Bai’s lips.

“It’s really… exactly what I want!”