The Listening Tide Sect's Scheme

On the second day after moving into the guest house, Bai Kejin wanted to go out and find a boat to go out to sea.

They planned to row the boat themselves this time, not wanting to share with others, so they only intended to rent one large boat and a boatman.

Because the situation on the Endless Sea was still unclear, Sang Ying and the others were worried about encountering dangers along the way. So they discussed renting a large ship, which would be safer in case of storms or attacks by Demon Beast.

Bai Kejin received his instructions and went out to inquire about news at the crack of dawn.

But to his surprise, as soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, the dull-witted outer disciple A Shui, emerged from a corner and blocked his way. "Honored guest, honored guest, please feel free to ask me for anything you need."

Bai Kejin meant him no harm, simply saying, "I'm planning to go out for a walk; I don't need your help with anything."

But A Shui still wouldn't let him leave, stubbornly blocking Bai Kejin's way. "Honored guest, please tell me. People outside are very xenophobic. If outsiders ask questions or try to buy things, they'll only rip you off with Spirit Stone, not sell you anything."

Bai Kejin initially displeased by A Shui's repeated obstruction, but upon hearing this, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed. "Thank you for reminding me, but I'm here for training. Training is something I can't delegate to others. Please step aside."

"Don't these distinguished guests need me? But all those other distinguished guests asked me to do their work!" As she said this, A Shui's face showed more confusion and fear.

While the two people outside were talking, Sang Ying heard the commotion and came out to investigate.

She first said to Bai Kejin, "It's alright, I'll handle things here. You can go out now."

Bai Kejin nodded to her with relief, then turned and left.

Seeing Sang Ying come out, A Shui stopped paying attention to Bai Kejin. He probably understood what Bai Kejin and knew that continuing to pester her was pointless.

So he turned to Sang Ying and said, "Honored guest, is there anything you need? Please let me know."

"I don't need anything," Sang Ying replied bluntly. "And even if I did, I would prepare it myself and go out to buy it. Although you are an outer disciple of the Listening Tide Sect and should treat us with hospitality, there's really no need to be so obsequious..."

Sang Ying only finished speaking halfway before A Shui immediately became terrified.

Sang Ying sensed something was wrong and was about to ask him why he made that expression when a voice came from the courtyard wall beside her, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite to him. He claims to be an outer disciple, but he's really just a menial laborer."

It's not a good experience to be interrupted, especially when A Shui was about to answer but was forced to swallow his words. That feeling is even worse.

Sang Ying's gaze was not kind. She looked up at the opposite courtyard wall and saw a tall male cultivator sitting on the wall, seemingly having seen everything that had happened between the three of them.

The other party's cultivation level was only Nascent Soul, so Sang Ying should have been able to detect his arrival. But strangely, this person had been watching from the wall for quite some time, yet Sang Ying hadn't sensed his presence at all.

This is clearly abnormal; there's probably some kind of formation set up in this courtyard.

Sang Ying thought to herself, while the person on the wall, seemingly lost in thought, continued, "Fellow Daoist, you must also be from another small world. Since you've already settled into the Listening Tide Sect's guest quarters, there's no need to pretend to be a kind person. Considering we're both outsiders, I'll kindly remind you: this place is different from other small worlds; it's very xenophobic! If you're not careful, you might get scammed by the locals."

"Fortunately, the sect leader of the Listening Tide Sect is a good person and is willing to give us a place to stay. Their sect is very generous; that outer disciple was basically assigned to serve us. You don't need to be so resistant; just ask them for whatever you want. Whether it's precious Spirit Plant, sea beasts, or errands, you can give them to him."

The male cultivator added at the end, "Why not accept the benefits they offered voluntarily?"

After saying that, the other person jumped down from the yard and went back to their house.

Sang Ying guessed that this person had already Nascent Soul stage, so he must know the principle that there is no such thing as a free lunch. He probably thought he had the ability to escape, which is why he dared to stay in the Listening Tide Sect and fleece them.

But weren't the Twin Lotus Sisters also Nascent Soul Cultivator?

Now, isn't one of them missing and the other being searched for with great difficulty?

In this already exclusive region, the Listening Tide Sect is one of the three major powers. If something really happens here, unless they can escape out of the Cloud Mulberry Realm, how can they guarantee they can escape?

The only Teleportation Array that allows one to leave the Cloud Mulberry Realm is still controlled by the Listening Tide Sect.

Thinking of this, Sang Ying couldn't help but get goosebumps. She seemed to understand why the Flowing Light Sword Sect and Ten Thousand Daos Born had sent so many people to investigate, yet none of them had brought back any useful information.

This is because the only communication channel in the entire Cloud Mulberry Realm has been sealed off.

"Honored guest, what's wrong?" A Shui noticed Sang Ying's expression change, and by the end, she seemed a little scared.

Sang Ying didn't have any ill feelings towards him, and judging from what the male cultivator said, A Shui was just a pitiful person who had no choice in the matter.

"I'm fine, you can go and rest. We'll let you know if we need anything." The male cultivator was right. They had already entered the Listening Tide Sect, and if they acted too out of place, it would only attract attention. It was better to take advantage of the situation and get some benefits. They could only wait and see what happened next.

Sang Ying naturally didn't hide her thoughts from the others during this conversation, and after she finished expressing her ideas, everyone expressed their support.

"Don't worry, senior sister, I'm an expert at taking advantage of deals!" Dong Fuzhu was the first to stand up and express her support.

Sang Ying smiled at her, "It doesn't have to be that harsh. Just show that we're already enjoying the generous treatment from the Listening Tide Sect. As for the rest of the information gathering, be discreet. Don't deliberately try to get to know people in the sect; just go with the flow."

"As everyone knows, the Listening Tide Sect guards the only Teleportation Array. If we really anger them, the consequences will be unbearable. So even if we find out some important information, hold off for now and wait until we leave," Sang Ying finally gave her some final instructions.

She was only slightly relieved when she saw that her two junior brothers and sisters had seriously agreed.

Touching the two items Jin Le'er had entrusted to her in her Storage Bag, Sang Ying pondered when would be the best time to go to the beach and blow the conch shell.

And what about the person Jin Le'er wanted to entrust her life to?

A huge wave rose on the Endless Sea not far from the Listening Tide Sect, and a golden light appeared faintly in the wave, seemingly attracted by some familiar aura.

A note from the author:

That's all for today, thank you everyone!

See you tomorrow~