Heading to the South Sea

Time flowed by, and two days passed.

He had originally planned to go find the monk from the South Sea yesterday to treat Wenren Lingmeng, but some things had delayed him, so he waited another day.

For these two days, Mu Zibai had been almost constantly by her side.

For some reason, Mu Zibai had a persistent intuition that Wenren Lingmeng was about to wake up, and this feeling grew stronger and stronger.

If that were the case, his time to earn points would be greatly reduced. Mu Zibai could only hope his worries were unfounded; the most important thing now was to accumulate more points.

These past few days, apart from Wenren Qingyi occasionally glancing at Wenren Lingmeng, no one else had disturbed them.

Wenren Qingyi, that girl, had learned a bit from her previous lesson and was a little more restrained, but she still didn't get along with Mu Zibai. She was always looking for trouble, but she was weak and loved to play, always ending up at a disadvantage. Mu Zibai treated it all as amusing a child.

The journey to the South Sea had a clear destination. Traveling by Immortal Boat, it would only take two days.

He heard that Wenren Longhong and the others had gone south to find famous doctors and had spent half a month before finally hearing about the monk from the South Sea.

The monk was unwilling to leave his mountain dwelling. If they wanted medical treatment, they had to go in person, although Mu Zibai didn't know what skills this South Sea monk possessed.

But having hope was a good thing. He heard the monk's medical skills were superb; he could save anyone who had even a breath left.

If he truly had such abilities, then Wenren Lingmeng's illness might actually be cured.

The group consisted of Mu Zibai, Wenren Lingmeng, Wenren Longhong, Wenren Qingyi, Xiao E, and some guards.

Mu Zibai sat on the deck with Wenren Lingmeng, gazing at the scenery outside. It was all pure white, flawless clouds, and looking down, one could see vast rivers and mountains.

This was Mu Zibai's first time on an Immortal Boat. Putting aside everything else, his legs were shaking!

The operation of the Immortal Boat consumed a tremendous amount of Spiritual Power, requiring someone to pilot it. Mu Zibai saw a few people taking turns to pilot the Immortal Boat, consuming Pills and resting in between.

Wenren Longhong walked over and said to Mu Zibai, "The South Sea is on the border of our Great You, mostly islands, so there are many pirates. You'll need to be careful then and try to stay within the temple as much as possible, don't wander around."

"What's the situation with Tianling Temple?" Mu Zibai inquired.

"The South Sea is part of King Qi's fiefdom. The South Sea is remote and has always been passed down through generations. This Tianling Temple is quite ancient, and I can't explain it clearly. Tianling Temple also has many experts in Buddhist Dao. I'm not sure of their specific foundation, but there shouldn't be any Phoenix Nirvana Realm experts stationed there.

Tianling Temple occupies an island, seemingly with King Qi's permission. It's backed by cliffs, and there's only one path to ascend. It's easy to defend and difficult to attack. However, there isn't much food on the mountain, so they have to rely on relief from below."

Wenren Longhong analyzed.

Mu Zibai: "..."

He fell silent. Wenren Longhong's analysis sounded like he was planning to attack Tianling Temple.

"Uh, I was just asking about the rules or customs of Tianling Temple."

He gave a simple, awkward, yet polite smile. Wenren Longhong had spent years fighting barbarians in the northern territories and was accustomed to sieging cities.

It seemed to be a professional habit.

"I haven't paid much attention to that. It should be similar to normal," Wenren Longhong pondered.

"Okay."

Life on the Immortal Boat was much the same. Most of the time was spent on the deck, rarely returning to the rooms. Firstly, the rooms were too dim, and secondly, the air outside was better.

So, it was better to come out and enjoy the scenery.

The two days passed uneventfully. The only thing worth mentioning was that Wenren Qingyi, that girl, pestered Xiao E every day, asking her to tell her stories from Dream of the Red Chamber.

Wenren Qingyi had been cooped up these past two days. Wenren Longhong spent most of his time cultivating, and Wenren Lingmeng had Mu Zibai with her. Every time Mu Zibai met her gaze, she would stick out her tongue, make a face, or roll her eyes.

Wenren Qingyi, with her personality, couldn't stand the boredom and could only run to Xiao E. Xiao E then told Wenren Qingyi stories from Dream of the Red Chamber. Unexpectedly, Wenren Qingyi would listen to Dream of the Red Chamber.

At this moment, the Immortal Boat entered the South Sea territory. Mu Zibai stood at the edge, looking at the scenery below.

Only thirty to forty percent of the South Sea territory was land; the rest were islands. There were hundreds of large and small islands scattered around. At a glance, buildings could only be seen on a few islands close to the mainland. The rest of the islands were undeveloped.

Wenren Longhong explained, "Most of this outer area is occupied by pirates or Yao Beasts. It's very troublesome to clear them out. We've sent troops twice, but these pirates are very cunning and can't be caught. Moreover, we're not familiar with naval warfare and often suffer losses. Later, it was dropped."

"Pirates? Yao Beasts?" Mu Zibai looked over, only seeing lush green mountains, a verdant expanse.

Wenren Longhong said, "Immortal Boats and merchant ships basically dare not venture into this area. Once they do, they will definitely be attacked, but they also don't dare to approach. Now, it's basically a standoff, but pirates often infiltrate the islands. Be careful."

"Yes, what about the Yao Beasts?"

"Mostly Sea Demons. Some of them can live on land. The South Sea is also close to the Dragon Palace, and there are affiliated forces of the Dragon Palace nearby. Twenty-three years ago, the Imperial Advisor personally led 200,000 naval troops and defeated the South Sea Dragon Palace, forcing them to flee. Since then, the South Sea Dragon Palace has had to pay tribute to our Great You every year.

But those Dragon Palace fellows are naturally proud and naturally unconvinced. So, their skin is probably itching again these past few years. There are often some Yao Beasts causing trouble on our shores, likely orchestrated by the Dragon Palace."

Mu Zibai nodded.

Wenren Longhong placed a hand on Mu Zibai's shoulder and laughed heartily, "But don't worry, our Great You is now the foremost powerful nation in the world, and no one dares to offend us easily."

Mu Zibai deeply understood the weight of Wenren Longhong's words. Only strength was the most important thing. If Great You's national strength were not strong, everyone would probably step on them. Especially in these border regions, they would likely be frequently harassed by other countries, leading to suffering.

It was like this in the past. Now, with Great You's strong national power and peace and prosperity, everyone sees people from Great You and takes a detour, not daring to offend them, all thanks to a powerful nation behind them.

Thirty years ago, Great You was plagued by internal and external troubles and was on the verge of annihilation. At that critical juncture, the Imperial Advisor strongly supported the Grand Princess and assisted her in ascending the throne, establishing a generation of Empress.

Afterward, the Empress stabilized the internal affairs, while the Imperial Advisor campaigned externally. In just ten years, not only did they reclaim all occupied and ceded territories, but they also defeated several surrounding powerful nations, completely establishing Great You's current position.

Great You also entered a period of twenty years of recuperation, further strengthening its national power. Neighboring countries only dared to make trouble behind the scenes and play petty tricks, but they did not dare to make any overt moves.

Firstly, Great You's national power was strong, and secondly, with the Imperial Advisor's deterrence, no one dared to offend them easily, fearing a repeat of the tragedy from over twenty years ago.

"Pack up. We should arrive in about an hour."

"Okay."

Mu Zibai returned to his room to pack his belongings, which consisted only of some food and clothing.