Coral Town
"Well done, Great Sage."
Zhang Xuanchen offered a timely compliment to satisfy the Great Sage's vanity.
Then we arrived at the cold spring in the center of the island.
Looking down, the blue water shimmered in the cold spring.
A golden light manifested in Zhang Xuanchen.
He then made a hand seal, sending a golden thread into the spring.
The next moment.
A fist-sized, transparent bead was brought up by a gold thread.
The inside of this pearl seems to contain a miniature ocean, its Spiritual Qi incredibly pure.
"Got it, the Skywave Pure Water Pearl."
With a flick of his right hand, Zhang Xuanchen sent the Skywave Pure Water Pearl steadily into his palm.
Immediately afterwards, a gentle and pure Water Attribute spiritual energy flowed into Zhang Xuanchen's meridians through his palm, making him feel clearer.
Then he came to Luo Lingshuang's side and said:
"Shuang'er, this item may be of some use to you."
It can be refined while traveling.
Luo Lingshuang did not refuse, accepted the Skywave Pure Water Pearl, scanned it with her Divine Sense, and said with delight:
"Okay, this really works quite well for me."
"Haha, let's go, let's keep going."
As soon as they finished speaking, the group disappeared from the spot.
It reappeared on the surface of the sea.
The sea breeze blew in from all directions, carrying a damp and cold scent.
However, it had no impact on them whatsoever.
Seven days later.
Xuanjing's voice suddenly echoed in Zhang Xuanchen's mind:
"Brother Chen, there's an island a thousand miles ahead."
There are remnants of Devil Qi on it.
"As expected, there should be Demonized Creature hiding on the island."
Zhang Xuanchen stopped, his gaze fixed on the horizon where the sea met the sky in the distance, his brows furrowed slightly.
Luo Lingshuang, Great Sage, and Little Peach also stopped.
"What's wrong?" Luo Lingshuang asked.
Zhang Xuanchen said in a deep voice, "The Xuanjing senses residual Devil Qi on an island a thousand miles ahead, most likely harboring Demonized Creature."
Upon hearing this, the Great Sage hoisted the iron rod onto his shoulder and grinned, saying:
"Whatever kind of Devil Creature it is, I'll just smash it to death on the way."
Zhang Xuanchen nodded and said:
"Now that we've run into them, there's no reason to let it go. Let's go take a look."
I've made up my mind.
The group concealed their presence and soon arrived at the island.
The island is quite large, surrounded by rugged reefs, and covered with large areas of colorful corals.
Zhang Xuanchen did not choose to land on the island at the designated landing point, but instead landed on a remote and deserted beach.
After navigating a rocky beach, Zhang Xuanchen looked toward the landing point in the distance.
The place was packed with people, and the noise was deafening.
Wooden boats of various sizes were moored along the shore, and many people came and went.
Most of them were ordinary mortals carrying goods and covered in sweat, while there were also some mortal martial artists carrying swords and full of Qi and Blood. Occasionally, a few Qi Refining Qi Refining dressed in cloth and with weak auras could be seen walking among them.
It was a mixed bag.
Strangely, although there was a verbal dispute, no physical harm occurred.
Not far from the landing point was an open-air market.
The stalls on both sides were mostly filled with freshly caught seafood such as fish, Sea Crab, and shrimp, which smelled strongly of fish.
First-grade Spirit Medicine and low-tier talismans are relatively rare, but they do exist.
Just then, the ship docked, and the exit of the landing point was crowded with people soliciting customers.
"Dear guests, it's time to check in!"
Welcome Sea Pavilion, clean and spacious, with plenty of hot water!
"Come to our Joyful Arrival Inn! Freshly cooked seafood soup, breakfast included with your stay, only 80 coins a night!"
"Sir, you look travel-worn. Why don't you rest in our neighbor's courtyard? It'll be quiet and peaceful there!"
The sounds of hawking and haggling rose and fell.
Zhang Xuanchen listened and looked at Luo Lingshuang and the others, saying, "It's quite lively here."
This place is quite far from the Heavenly Dragon Sea Domain.
This place must be where these people spontaneously gathered.
However, mortals were able to coexist with cultivators, and those cultivators did not abuse their power; even if they were impatient, they only refused and did not take action.
That's quite unusual.
As they were talking, a boy suddenly ran over from the rocky beach not far away.
The boy was wearing a faded, patched coarse cloth shirt.
His skin was tanned dark by the sea breeze, and he carried a bamboo fish basket containing several sea fish, as well as a few crabs and Sea Crab with their claws outstretched.
He jogged up to Zhang Xuanchen and the others and stopped.
With a somewhat naive and awkward expression, he smiled and asked:
"Will this esteemed guest be staying overnight?"
A room for only fifty coins a night, including meals, and definitely meat!
Zhang Xuanchen turned his head and glanced at the young man in front of him, then pointed to the bustling ship landing point in the distance, and said with a half-smile:
"Kid, those guys are all soliciting customers at the landing point."
Why are you soliciting customers in such a remote place?
Hearing this, the boy scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and replied honestly:
"Those people were mostly waiters from the various inns in Coral Town, or servants from wealthy families in town. They were quick-witted and had powerful backgrounds."
Even if we ordinary people tried to squeeze through, we couldn't compete with them.
As he spoke, the boy secretly glanced at the demeanor of Zhang Xuanchen and his companions, raised his hand to rub his nose, and continued somewhat embarrassedly:
"It's low tide right now. I was wandering around these mudflats just now, thinking of collecting some seafood to improve my family's meals."
While we're at it, let's pick a few of the best ones to offer as a tribute to Sea God.
I happened to see some important people walking by, so I thought I'd try my luck..."