Vast Sea City
"What? You want to go to sea? No, absolutely not!"
"What? You're saying there's a high possibility of them becoming Deity over there? Then sit down, and we'll discuss this properly."
The Sect Master poured himself a cup of tea, his hand holding the cup trembling slightly, as Xu Mingxi had suddenly given him a great shock.
After drinking tea and calming his somewhat agitated emotions, the Sect Master looked at Xu Mingxi, who was always causing him trouble. The matter of the Blue Silver Emperor's inheritance site in Sunset Forest hadn't been resolved yet, and he was already talking to him about going to sea. Did he think Xu Mingxi was a wish-granting machine?
"Mingxi, do you know how difficult it is to go to sea? Preparing ships and experienced sailors are minor issues; the sect can handle those for you."
But at sea, determining one's location and defending against all sorts of Sea Soul Beast are the most important issues.
"Sect Master, I have a way to solve the location problem. As for how to resist the Sea Soul Beast, perhaps we can find the answer in the Vast Sea City."
Seeing Xu Mingxi's determined eyes, the Sect Master had no choice but to agree. Not to mention Xu Mingxi, if it weren't for the heavy responsibility of the Star Crown Sect on his shoulders, he would have wanted to give it a try, as it was a chance to become a god.
However, some worries are inevitable. After all, even if Xu Mingxi doesn't become a god, he is definitely Limit Douluo, representing the prosperity of the Star Crown Sect for the next three hundred years.
Xu Mingxi packed his bags and prepared to set off. Accompanying him were the First Elder and two Control-type Elder had broken through to the Soul Douluo thanks to Xu Mingxi. They owed their life's wish to Xu Mingxi, so what was wrong with accompanying him on this trip?
Their destination was Vast Sea City, located on the western coast of the Heaven Dou Empire, and the largest coastal and port city on the Douluo Continent.
Most importantly, it is adjacent to Sea God Island and is rich in excellent crew members and powerful Sea Soul Master. Xu Mingxi and his companions brought a lot of Gold Soul Coin and various resources, and even Bai He's eight-thousand-year-old Soul Bone.
Once they find a suitable team in Vast Sea City, they will set off immediately, with no return date set.
As Xu Mingguang watched the carriage carrying Xu Mingxi and the other three disappear into the distance on Starfall Mountain, he made up his mind that he would protect Star Crown Sect until they returned.
Before leaving, Xu Mingxi also discussed the future development direction of the Star Crown Sect with the Sect Master.
There shouldn't be any major upheavals on the mainland for the time being, and the members of the Star Crown Sect should focus on cultivating and becoming stronger.
Most importantly, pay attention to news about Tang Hao and his son, and focus on the Nuoding Academy in Notting City, Fanos Province, Heaven Dou Empire.
Just half a month ago, the people sent by the Star Crown Sect discovered a small village called Holy Soul Village near Notting City, and a blacksmith did indeed appear in the village.
Upon receiving the news, Xu Mingxi immediately ordered the Sect Master to withdraw all personnel, as now was not the time to deal with Tang Hao and his son.
All we need are two people to stay at the Nuoding Academy and teach there, ensuring Tang San's enrollment and his ability to become Yu Xiaogang's apprentice. That's enough.
Xu Mingxi embarked on his journey to Vast Sea City. He was not worried about the Star Crown Sect. The sect had not offended the Spirit Hall. Located in the southwest of the continent, it appeared to be peaceful and indifferent to worldly affairs. With the Sect Master and the Second Elder around, he was safe and sound.
He now has only one goal: to follow the guidance of the two Mark in the Sea of Consciousness to see if the destination is indeed the inheritance of the Deity.
The group sat in the carriage and swayed all the way to the gate of Vast Sea City. Before they even got off the carriage, they could already feel the salty and fishy smell that was unique to the sea.
The enormous city was built on a mountain by the sea. Its thick walls could withstand most attacks from Sea Soul Beast. A large number of ships were moored at the dock, and the corpses of Sea Soul Beast were dragged off the ships by Soul Master and sold on the spot.
The four had two purposes for this trip: first, to hire Sea Soul Master who knew some navigational knowledge and could help defend against Sea Soul Beast; and second, to purchase a suitable ship, preferably Soul Tool that could sail on the open sea.
The group split up. The Elder went to the information-selling places in Vast Sea City to see if there were any suitable Sea Soul Master willing to go to the open sea, while Xu Mingxi went to various trading companies to see if there were any suitable Soul Tool.
Perhaps Soul Tool that could navigate at sea had been snapped up by Sea Soul Master, because Xu Mingxi had walked through most of the trading houses in Vast Sea City without finding anything. However, he did buy several Soul Tool that could store large amounts of fresh water, so he shouldn't have to worry about drinking water along the way.
Just as he walked into the last shop in disappointment, although this shop also did not sell nautical Soul Tool, he told Xu Mingxi a piece of news.
Five days later, a grand auction will be held at the auction house next to the Hanhai Great Spirit Arena, where a large number of rare and precious treasures will appear. The ocean-going Soul Tool he wants may also appear.
Xu Mingxi returned to the hotel where she had arranged to meet the Three Elders. A short while later, the Three Elders came in, with the First Elder holding a stack of intelligence reports.
"Mingxi, this is information on well-known Sea Soul Master Mercenary Group that we bought from various information brokers in the city. We'll see if there are any suitable ones later, and then we'll talk to them."
"No rush. I haven't secured a ship yet. We can only look forward to the auction in four days. We'll have plenty of time to choose the right candidate."
The Three Elders nodded and, together with Xu Mingxi, began to review the intelligence in their hands.
The open sea, much like the core area of Far North Land, is a forbidden zone for humans. The ever-changing weather, the scarcity of resources, and the unknown, powerful Sea Soul Beast make many Soul Master hesitate to venture into the open sea.
Moreover, you never know what your fellow crew members on the same ship are thinking. In coastal waters, you might be able to jump ship and escape, but jumping ship in the open sea is tantamount to suicide.
Xu Mingxi quickly flipped through the intelligence in his hand. Although there were many Sea Soul Masters, it was clearly stated that they only operated in the near sea.
They finally found someone willing to go to the open sea, but he was asking for a high price and wanted to pay upfront. Most importantly, he was only a Soul Grandmaster. It was clearly a case of trading one's life for money.
"Forget it, I'll keep it for now." Xu Mingxi put the information about this Soul Grandmaster aside. Maybe in the end, she would have to meet this Soul Grandmaster who had supposedly been a navigator for decades.
"Mingxi, how are things on your end?"
"No, there's only one Soul Grandmaster who says he's willing to accept Yuanhai. Grandpa, have you seen any suitable candidates?"
The Three Elders shook their heads. They had thoroughly examined all the intelligence they had, but hadn't found a single piece of information. They wondered if the intelligence brokers were holding back.
The Elder decided to go out and take another look tomorrow. They refused to believe that no one would be willing to go to the distant sea for such a great profit.
Xu Mingxi picked up the information about the Soul Grandmaster again, planning to try his luck tomorrow, hoping to encounter an excellent navigator.
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