Sea and Sky Sights

The sea breeze is blowing and the waves are crashing.

A blimp sailed leisurely through the clouds. Qin Yi stood at the front of the deck, looking down at the sea view. The blimp's Protective Barrier was retracted, and the sea breeze blew freely, causing his blue robe to flutter and his tied-up long hair to swing back, exuding a relaxed and carefree air.

Yu Shang stood quietly behind him, standing straight as a guard.

Qin Yi said several times that it wasn't necessary to do it this way... but it didn't seem to make sense.

Even after deliberately pinning her down on the deck and having sex with her, Yu Shang, recovering from the lingering charm, stood up behind him again, her cheeks still flushed...

It seems like an ingrained racial temperament, imprinted deep within the soul.

Qin Yi decided not to force the issue. She felt it was only natural for her to protect her Husband, so she let her do as she pleased... It was better not to argue over something like this.

Actually, I was secretly quite pleased...

For those with ambition and a thirst for power, the Feathered People are truly natural-born bodyguards; once they can be subdued, it's incredibly satisfying.

Of course, Qin Yi couldn't be said to have subjugated the Winged Human Race; he merely married a wife. At most, because of her, her personal guards, such as Yu Lan, were more obedient, and that was all.

At least the High Priest wouldn't listen to him, and now that he's back in his clan, the Lineage won't listen to him either. He'll have to be more respectful to his mother-in-law.

Their race's ruler is the Phoenix. Given their rigid and inflexible attitude, even if someone forcibly conquers them, it's unlikely they'll genuinely be subdued.

Yu Lan and the other girls didn't come this time. They were assisting the High Priest in managing Xun Wood City. This was originally Yu Shang's job, but since she was back at her parents' home, the High Priest was temporarily in charge. Actually, she didn't have much to do. The necessary centralized measures had already been completed during Qin Yi's forty days of seclusion. From now on, she would just be a leader sitting high in the temple, ruling the entire city.

He just hasn't started to show his leadership yet...

Qin Yi noticed that the girls around him were often leaders, and he didn't know how this situation came about... while he himself was just a lazy bum.

The journey from the west to the center of the sea is still quite long, proving that it is indeed in the exact center, no closer to the Great Wilderness than to the Divine Continent. Even the High Priest, a figure of mid-Qian Yuan era, took two or three days to arrive; it's impossible for the couple to reach it in a single trip. Their journey by airship, enjoying the sea scenery along the way, is somewhat like a honeymoon.

There are many islands in the sea, some inhabited by creatures. Qin Yi curiously pointed to a group of bald men on one of the islands and asked, "What race are they?"

"Mermaids," Yu Shang replied matter-of-factly.

Qin Yi stared wide-eyed at the large group of shiny bald heads, stammering, "This... this is a mermaid?"

"Yes, don't you see their lower bodies are like fish tails?"

"It's definitely a fish tail, but this head..."

"Fish don't have hair, and long hair isn't good for swimming. Even mortals make water-resistant garments, covering their heads with shiny leather," Yu Shang said matter-of-factly. "Mermaids live in water all the time, so why would they grow something as useless as hair?"

Qin Yi opened his mouth, but was speechless.

My dream of mermaids has been completely shattered.

He rubbed Yu Shang's head sadly. "Thank goodness you guys have..."

Yu Shang seemed to understand what he meant and chuckled, "My Husband likes mermaids?"

"No, no such thing..." Qin Yi said righteously, "I've just heard a lot of rumors and I'm just curious."

Yu Shang smiled and said, "There are also beautiful creatures in the sea."

"Which ones?"

Liusu really wanted to complain, "Could you please not ask so quickly? Have some self-awareness, okay?"

Yu Shang didn't pay attention to that, and just smiled and said, "There are Clam Girl, very pretty ones. Hmm... and sea siren too."

"What's the concept of a 'sirens'? Aren't they the same as mermaids?"

"It's different. Sea monsters are spirits, mostly formed from the vengeful spirits of those who died in the sea, much like how greed in the human world can condense into a gluttonous beast."

Dog: "..."

Can you please stop using me as an example? I'm just a dog.

Qin Yi said, "Then it shouldn't have a gender, right?"

"Hmm... perhaps it's because of the gathering of Yin Qi, so they are all in female form, and there's more than one," Yu Shang said. "However, although they look beautiful, it's best if my Husband doesn't provoke them. They are all transformed from vengeful spirits, extremely fierce and venomous, and they often go out to harm people's ships."

Qin Yi thought for a moment, "So, the sea is also inhabited by people who don't distinguish between good and evil?"

"We live together as a whole, but we still live in some separate areas. We winged people can't live together with sea monsters; we definitely wouldn't stand for it," Yu Shang said. "Also, our sky race and their Sea Clan have different lifestyles, so we mostly live separately."

Are there any other sky races?

"There are... quite a few seabird Demon Race here," Yu Shang said. "Around the Jianmu tree, there are many islands. We live on a large island in the north, relying on a branch of the Jianmu tree for survival. There is Mother-Daughter Spring on the island, which can make you pregnant directly by drinking from it. It is a unique feature and is said to have evolved from the life energy of the Jianmu tree."

Qin Yi laughed and said, "Is there really such a thing as Mother-Daughter Spring? Would a man get pregnant if he drank from it?"

Yu Shang shook her head. "I've never tried it, I don't know. What man would be so bored as to drink this?"

Qin Yi wanted to say that he really wanted to try a sip... but of course he couldn't say it aloud. It was just a purely curious remark, and he didn't want to be seen as a pervert...

Yu Shang added, "Besides, our entire island is female. Although there's no ban on men entering the island, they're generally not. My Husband might be the only one going, so please don't wander around aimlessly. Many of the sisters aren't used to having men around, and they might end up bathing in the open or something..."

Two pairs of eyes lit up inside the ring, not because they wanted to see the girl, but because they were very curious about what would happen when Qin Yi arrived...

Qin Yi, annoyed, clutched the ring and spun it around. The two balls inside, caught off guard, started rolling around. The dog bumped its head into a Spirit Stone, then looked down at Liusu, only to find it had crashed into a pile of bibs Daoist Scarf, curled up in a ball.

A piece of downy quilt rolled up, floated and floated back down, and just as the Little Ghost poked its head out, the downy quilt fell on its head, making for a very comical scene.

Actually, the dog didn't know what this pile of things was for at first... but seeing the fluffy stuff all together, it could roughly guess what it was for.

Seeing the Liusu rolling around inside, the dog thought for a moment and realized it didn't look out of place; it actually suited him quite well.

Just as everyone was enjoying themselves, the environment ahead began to subtly change.

The atmosphere began to exert strong resistance, as if there was a thick, invisible wall blocking the way. At first, the airship could still be propelled inward with its powerful force, but the further it went, the less it could fly.

And the surrounding scenery began to change.

It was like being trapped in a strange maze, surrounded by a vast expanse of desolation. The islands that were once visible had vanished, leaving only the boundless sea stretching to the horizon. The waves surged and roared, as if a tsunami were imminent.

The white clouds in the sky turned into dark clouds, their shapes menacing. The wind all around was like sharp blades, stinging one's skin.

"This is a warning," Yu Shang said. "It serves as a warning to outsiders not to go any further, or they will be in danger."

Qin Yi nodded. This should be the same as coming from Shenzhou. The closer you get to the center, the more resistance you encounter. And this "warning" area itself already has certain risks. Those who are not strong enough will be defeated and have to retreat here.

Those with greater strength who continue forward may get lost in a maze, be repelled by the formation, or even lose sight of their enemies.

Everything matched the information the Palace Master had received. The main difference between the two sides was that the Shenzhou Sea was occupied by the Penglai Sword Pavilion and Rogue Cultivator, while this side was occupied by various sea races such as mermaids. Everything else was the same.

However, this place has an additional way to enter compared to Shenzhou: by being led in by the Winged Human Race, without having to venture out on your own...

Yu Shang lowered her head shyly. "Husband, put away the airship and come inside with me."

Seeing her expression, Qin Yi asked, a little puzzled, "How do we get in?"

Yu Shang spread her wings. "Husband, mount me, and I will carry Husband on my back."