Xue Jiuyao, Setting Out

December 13, 7:00 AM, along the Wunu River.

At this moment, the surroundings were just beginning to lighten with the first rays of dawn, and the deep blue sky had not yet completely shed the darkness of night, still carrying a touch of tranquility.

The morning mist swirled among the Cedar Forest, making the crimson crowns appear and disappear in a hazy, indistinct way.

Even though it was still quite early, the empty square on the riverbank had already been bustling with people for quite some time.

The workers employed by numerous Caravans were busy at work.

People were busy transporting goods and inspecting items, crowding together to make the shoreline bustling with people.

Shisui sat quietly on a shipping container, holding a large cup of flower tea rich in Psychic Energy.

This place is neither too far from merchant ships bringing in wealth, nor too far from being overwhelmed by Shisui, making it a passable temporary waiting point.

Last night, he couldn't find any high-quality prey for a while, so he had to spend a lot of time mowing the grass intensively.

At this moment, his nasal cavity was still filled with a foul smell.

To him, creatures with little talent and low aptitude are all the same, bland and unpleasant.

Moreover, because of their large numbers, their smell is quite pungent when they gather together.

To describe it specifically, it smells like a cheap car air freshener that has been sitting in a closed space for a long time.

For Ghouls with heightened senses, this is nothing short of torture.

Fortunately, the Flesh Crystals tasted alright, otherwise he really wouldn't want to touch these inferior products at all.

Although he wasn't a picky eater, he also didn't have a penchant for forcing himself to eat things he didn't want to do.

Shisui took another sip of the flower tea "voluntarily" offered by Youhe Trading Company, and continued to wait for the Wealth-Bringing Caravan's ship to set sail in the distance.

After a while, Shisui's casually sweeping gaze caught something.

He straightened up, jumped off the tall cargo box, easily regained his footing, and then spoke.

Good morning, Mr. Bo Xi.

It turned out that he had spotted Bo Xiwan slowly approaching in the morning mist.

He acted politely yet distantly, and took the initiative to greet his new boss first.

His natural ease was impeccable.

As it turns out, as long as he thinks Shisui, he can easily integrate into the social groups of various races.

Good morning, Mr. Yue Jian.

While it was still a greeting, Bo Xiwan's tone carried a hint of a smile, making it sound more gentle.

Just like the impression he gives off, he makes people unconsciously relax when they are around him.

Unfortunately, Shisui didn't buy into that.

After greeting Bo Xiwan, his gaze immediately passed over Bo Xiwan and went to the man behind him.

The head of reddish-brown hair that came into view looked particularly unruly in the mist.

Upon closer inspection, the man's eyes were a brilliant gold, revealing an undeniable arrogance.

He also wore a silver stud earring, except that the central gemstone had been replaced with a pale yellow one.

Shisui met the other person's gaze with his dark eyes, and then spoke.

Hello, Yue Jian.

Xue Jiuyao.

His voice was a very pleasant husky voice, with a hint of nonchalant laziness, like a lion taking a nap.

After the two greeted each other, Bo Xiwan took the initiative to introduce them.

"Mr. Yue Jian, Jiu Yao is my partner, and like you, he is also at the First Realm of the Profound Realm."

"Jiuyao, this is Mr. Yue Jian whom I mentioned to you."

Shisui raised an eyebrow after hearing this.

What a coincidence! Are you also at the same First Realm of the Profound Realm?

Under Shisui's subtle perception, neither Bo Xiwan nor Xue Jiuyao could detect the specific level of their cultivation.

Something completely concealed the Psychic Energy fluctuations emanating from them.

In other words, when they claim to have reached a certain level of attainment, outsiders have no way of verifying it.

Shisui Sui glanced at their single earrings discreetly, then said nothing more.

"Gentlemen, the preparations on the merchant ship should be almost complete. Let's board now."

With the boss having spoken, the other two had no objections and immediately stepped forward, following Bo Xiwan toward the merchant ship that would bring them wealth.

The closer one gets to the merchant ships lined up along the riverbank, the more one can sense the abundance of funds in the Wealth-Bringing Caravan.

The entire surface of the ship was smooth and flat, and even the minor damage that Shisui had seen from a distance yesterday had been completely repaired.

The ship's hull was polished to a gleaming shine, and even the dim morning sunlight made the merchant ship shimmer.

The surrounding merchant ships, all bearing some rust, appeared even more drab against the backdrop of the Fortune-Bringing Merchant Ship.

Even with just a cursory glance at the surface, Shisui could roughly judge that Bo Xiwan must have put a lot of effort into the maintenance of the ship's hull.

"Although the Fortune-Bringing Merchant Ship is not the largest, it is certainly the best preserved."

Bo Xiwan looked at his cargo ship, a rare display of pride in his tone.

He was indeed quite fond of money, otherwise he wouldn't have named his Caravan such a thing.

But he also knew the importance of sharpening the axe before chopping wood.

A good ship can make a Caravan that operates a water transport business much more efficient.

Shisui thought so too.

One of the reasons he chose to Wealth-Bringing Caravan was because their ships were reliable enough.

It's important to understand that if the source of the Wunu River is in chaos, then the areas along its banks will certainly not be peaceful either.

The three of them entered the merchant ship one after another, and then took the elevator to the deck.

By now, the sun had fully risen, and standing on the huge ship, one could bask in the warm morning sun, which wasn't too hot.

"Weigh anchor!"

Seeing that the time was almost up, Bo Xiwan immediately gave a loud order for the crew to weigh anchor.

Shisui watched as the anchor winch began to turn, and the huge ship moved towards the shore, dragging the heavy anchor away from the riverbed.

The anchor lifted off the bottom, the Psychic Energy Thrusters used to propel the merchant ship activated, and the ship immediately began to accelerate southward.

Shisui stood on the deck, the wind from the fast sailing blowing through his black hair, revealing his now black eyes.

In the sunlight, a fleeting, mocking sneer flashed in those eyes, which was then skillfully concealed by Shisui.

At this moment, the Radiant Feathers attached to the hem of Mayor Chen City's clothes was quietly operating.

Behind the towering city walls in the distance, inside the central City Hall, noise and decision-making intertwine.

All these noisy sounds reached Shisui's ears.

The spies stationed at the front lines in Qiongfang City overestimated the efficiency of the officials.

In two days, let alone completing the lockdown, it would be a miracle if a concrete plan could even be discussed.

After all, this is the Wunu River, which runs through the Moonfall Continent!

"You can just impose a lockdown like that? Are you going to pay for the lost tax revenue in Chen City?!"

Shisui's ears went numb for a moment from the sharp roar, and he chuckled softly, speechless.

You idiot, this place is practically a war zone, and you're still thinking about collecting commercial taxes?

He was too tired to listen to the officials gossiping anymore, so he casually cut off contact with Radiant Feathers for the time being.

Instead of wasting time, we should first find out what's inside the ship.

Shisui left the deck where the wind was getting stronger.

Before the administrative officials had even passed the draft bill to block the Wunu Embankment, the bandits, having already taken what they wanted, had already sailed downstream.