Furthermore, the captain knew that Qi Deficient Spearfish were social creatures, typically living in groups of one male, several females, and their young. The one before them was a female. If the much more ferocious male were to appear, they would be utterly finished.
"Fire!"
A volley of Reversing Water Halberds, each comparable to a High-level Technique, plunged toward the Qi Deficient Spearfish. Their crystal-clear tips struck the water, sending up massive splashes.
The attack forced the Qi Deficient Spearfish back slightly, and streaks of blood tainted the seawater, but the beast refused to leave.
"Why? What does it want?"
The captain muttered to himself. He was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator himself, but he was getting on in years and had lost the drive to pursue further breakthroughs. All he wanted now was to safely transport this haul of fish back to his territory and feed his people.
