Vast Sea City, Dragon Abyss Boat

The following day, in front of the Crystal Palace.

"Tie Xiong," Ye Hua handed him the Long Night Divine Needle, "Our departure will last at most five or six years, at least two or three years."

"All affairs of the Long Night Alliance will be under your supervision. The Spirit Pagoda, the Soul Tool Academy, security, and sales liaison will all be entrusted to you."

"If you encounter something you can't decide, go and discuss it with Ning Fengzhi."

Tie Xiong clasped his hands in a deep fist salute, "Your subordinate obeys, but please be careful, sir!"

"Don't worry," Ye Hua nodded, "I'm Quasi-God too!"

He looked around; all he saw were friends seeing him off.

Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen...

Huo Wushuang, Oscar, Shi Mo Shi Mo...

Those who went to Sea God Island with Ye Hua were all girls who were with him.

In less than half a month, I strolled leisurely to Vast Sea City, where the smell of the sea wafted towards me.

As a commercial town on the West Sea of the Heaven Dou Empire, the walls of Vast Sea City are much lower than those of inland cities.

The outer layer is made of reef bricks, which have been eroded by the sea wind into a grayish-white color, and fishing nets and seaweed are dried at the edges of the walls.

The city gates were wide open, and people were coming and going, mostly laborers carrying sacks, fishermen wearing headscarves, and merchants dressed in silk.

Upon entering the city, the stone-paved roads were polished to a shine by the footsteps of passersby.

The eaves of the shops on both sides are covered with colorful seashell wind chimes, which tinkle in the sea breeze.

Wang Qiu'er was the first to run around excitedly.

Logically speaking, running around in the mall like that will get you criticized sooner or later!

But the bosses are all shrewd people; when they see her exquisite clothes, they're too busy trying to curry favor with her!

Wang Qiu'er's eyes lit up as she stared at the glittering conch shell in front of the vendor. "What's this?"

The owner was enthusiastic, "Miss, you have excellent taste! This is a conch shell fished from the Deep Sea. If you put it behind your ear, you can hear the sound of the ocean!"

Wang Qiu'er was surprised, and after doing so, she indeed heard gusts of sea breeze.

Ye Hua stepped forward, "Buy it if you like it, it won't cost much."

The shopkeeper was overjoyed, "Yes, yes, that's only five Copper Soul Coin!"

But Wang Qiu'er was not satisfied with just seashells.

They also had their eye on red coral, blue pearls, and rare seashells...

Ye Hua held out a Gold Soul Coin, "Keep the change."

The boss beamed, "You're so generous, sir! Thank you, sir!"

"Let me find out," Ye Hua said, helping Wang Qiu'er put on her seashell earrings, "Where is the auction house?"

"Vast Sea Auction House Xicheng District, and there's an auction today!" the shopkeeper hurriedly replied.

Ning Rongrong raised an eyebrow. "Ye Hua, why are you interested in the auction?"

Ye Hua shrugged. "I inquired before setting off; this auction house is auctioning ship-shaped Soul Tool."

Ning Rongrong tilted her head. "Can't we just fly there?"

"Flying there directly is no fun," Ye Hua shook his head. "Taking a boat allows you to fish and see the stars, isn't that more pleasant?"

The girls looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Only you would have such refined tastes," Ning Rongrong said with a wry smile.

If it were anyone else, rowing a boat and fishing on the dangerous sea, where they could be attacked by Sea Soul Beast at any time, they would be considered crazy!

The auction started in the afternoon, Ye Hua secured a private room thanks to his financial power.

"Distinguished guests, the next item up for auction is an ancient divine artifact: the Dragon Abyss Boat!"

"The craftsmanship has been lost, and only one piece remains in the world!"

Hearing the auctioneer's call, everyone looked up.

The Dragon Abyss Boat was shaped like a shuttle, with a dragon head at the front and a fish tail at the back, with fins on both sides.

Its entire body is milky white, as if carved from jade. Just by looking at its appearance, it is worth a fortune!

The auctioneer shouted, "Don't underestimate this small item! It can fit in the palm of your hand. Use your Soul Power to activate it, and it will reveal its true form!"

"Its prototype is 80 meters long and 10 meters wide at its widest point, and can accommodate more than 20 passengers!"

"It can even dive into the sea during storms; it's practically a lifesaver!"

"Interested parties, you can start bidding now!"

A murmur immediately arose from the audience.

Ye Hua examined it closely and realized that even though it was said to be an ancient divine artifact, it was merely a level six Soul Tool.

Once the first graduating class of the Soul Tool Academy finds employment, the prices of such items will plummet!

"Two thousand Gold Soul Coin!"

While I was pondering this, someone had already raised the price.

"Three thousand!"

"I'll offer five thousand!"

"Five thousand five!"

"I'll give you six thousand!"

Seeing the lively atmosphere, Ye Hua didn't want to be taken advantage of; this thing was only worth a little over nine thousand Gold Soul Coin.

"Ten thousand Gold Soul Coin!" Ye Hua decided to round it up.

Once that price was announced, the competition vanished instantly.

"Ten thousand first times!"

"Ten thousand times, the second time!"

"Ten thousand for the third time!"

"Make a deal!"

The auctioneer's lips twitched; he couldn't manage a smile.

He originally thought the bid would reach 20,000 Gold Soul Coin!

Huge loss!!!

Those who disagree may release their Soul Power in an attempt to exert pressure.

As a result, without Ye Hua even having to lift a finger, Wang Qiu'er bared her teeth, and the other party was immediately stunned.

Where did this Soul Saint come from?

We can't afford to mess with them!

With a wave of his hand, Ye Hua left behind some Gold Soul Coin and led the girls to the West Sea.

"Get on board!" Ye Hua released the Dragon Abyss Boat.

Xiao Wu was the first to jump aboard, causing the boat to sway gently.

Shui Bing'er, holding her younger sister's hand, followed closely behind, and they both entered the cabin.

The weather was excellent a few days ago, the sea was calm and the waves were still, and occasionally a silvery flying fish would leap out of the water.

It traces an arc in the air before plunging into the sea.

Xiao Wu leaned over the gunwale, reaching out to catch the spray of water cleaved by the bow.

Shui Yue'er sat cross-legged at the bow of the boat, looking around at the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

Ye Hua, unusually, was in high spirits and sat at the stern of the boat, fishing with his rod.

The fishing line was lowered into the water, but there was no movement for a long time.

"Are you really fishing?" Hu Liena's fox tail rested on his lower abdomen, rubbing against his cheek.

"Otherwise what?" Ye Hua asked without changing his expression.

"I think you won't be able to catch anything even in two years," Hu Liena shook her head. "You'd be fishing from morning till noon!"

Ye Hua turned his head and said, "Fish need to be caught slowly; haste makes waste."

"Hmph," Hu Liena chuckled mischievously, "Instead of fishing, why not try something new now?"

"In bed, in the car, by the window, on the sofa, but never on a boat!"

Ye Hua put down his fishing rod. "Then don't beg for mercy later!"

Hu Liena was pleasantly surprised and immediately adjusted the bells on her feet.

He then pulled out a large bell and stuffed it into her mouth, his eyes glazed over.

But just as Hu Liena closed her eyes, the Auspicious Beast's fortune suddenly issued a warning!

Ye Hua vanished, and he casually tossed the fishing rod aside.

"What's wrong?" Hu Liena noticed something was amiss.

The very next second after she spoke—

Boom!!!

Suddenly, a column of water burst open on the sea surface!