On the seventh day of their journey, the salty sea breeze finally grew strong—the blue-grey city walls of Vast Sea City appeared in the distance. This prosperous coastal city was rougher around the edges than Heaven Dou City. Fishermen carrying fish baskets, merchants hauling seafood, and people dressed as Water System Spirit Masters could be seen everywhere in the streets.
"Let's find an inn and settle in first, then split up to handle our business." Tang San lifted the carriage curtain and swept his gaze over the signs along the street. "Rongrong and Oscar, purchase supplies. Make sure to stock up on Ropes resistant to seawater corrosion and compressed rations. Zhuqing and Mu Bai, find out the latest news on the route to Sea God Island. Zhi Xia and I will take Xiao Wu to the auction house. Fatty and Xiangxiang..."
Before he could finish, Ma Hongjun immediately raised his hand. "Don't worry, Third Brother! Xiangxiang and I promise not to cause trouble!" Bai Chenxiang nodded as well, though a flash of anticipation passed through her eyes. Before coming here, Tang San had said he would have them familiarize themselves with the fighting styles of Sea Spirit Masters at the Great Soul Arena. This was her first official mission since joining Shrek.
The group split into three parties. Tang San took Lin Zhixia and Xiao Wu straight to the Vast Sea Auction House in the western part of the city. The moment they entered, a shopkeeper in a brocade robe came forward to greet them. When he saw Tang San display the Tang Sect token, he immediately led the three of them to a private room on the second floor. The room offered a wide view of the auction stage below. Lin Zhixia sat down with Xiao Wu in her