The Mysterious Valley, Yanhu Village

After following the steward to the second floor, Song Qingming was soon shown into a private room partitioned off from the others.

The moment the two of them entered and sat down, someone immediately brought over two cups of fragrant Spirit Tea. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Song Qingming, Xue Jinling set down his teacup and asked, "May I ask, Senior, are you going to the Outer Sea this time to find companions to hunt demonic beasts, or to search for some spiritual item?"

"I wish to go to Jade Profound Island to find something. Can your Treasure Ship take me there?" Song Qingming calmly stated his purpose outright.

"Jade Profound Island? That is no good place. Why would Senior risk going there to seek spiritual items? Could it be that you are also going to search for ancient cultivators' hidden treasures?"

Upon hearing that Song Qingming wanted to go to "Jade Profound Island," Xue Jinling, who had been exceptionally composed until now, immediately showed a trace of surprise and could not help asking another question.

"Yes! I need to search nearby for a spiritual item I require. I wonder whether your Treasure Ship can give me a ride. If it can, name your price. If not, this old man can only look elsewhere for another solution."

Seeing Xue Jinling's strong reaction, Song Qingming's expression did not change much. He had clearly expected it long ago and answered with complete calm.

Xue Jinling pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Rest assured, Senior. Nanling Island uses a Grade 3 Mid-grade Treasure Ship. Even those formidable Great Demon Kings cannot do anything to our ship. Going near Jade Profound Island certainly will not be a problem.

"However, Senior should also know that the area is truly somewhat unsafe. Our Treasure