Let Us See for Ourselves?

The sound of the waves crashed into my ears, and as far as the eye could see, the vast and mysterious azure sea stretched out before me.

Sang Ying hadn't expected so many people to come and watch the spectacle today, but she had anticipated that Jing Huan and the others would come to see her off.

"Are you sure you don't need our help? Our Beast Soul Sect's ships are a bit old, but they're still usable." After seeing Sang Ying and her group, Jing Huan asked this question again.

They had already heard about the boat shop and had offered to provide Sang Ying and her group with a boat for their sea voyage more than once, but they had always refused.

Jing Huan had thought they had finally found a suitable boat, but now that they were at the seaside and ready to leave at any moment, there was still no sign of the boat they were talking about. Jing Huan couldn't help but feel worried for them.

Lan Fusheng quickly replied, "Thank you for your kindness, but it's really not necessary. Our senior sister has already found a solution."

Seeing that no one showed any sign of anxiety, Jing Huan reluctantly believed his explanation.

"You don't know, but for tens of thousands of years, the Cloud Mulberry Realm has relied on the Endless Sea for survival. We refuse to communicate with the outside world and have always been closed off, relying solely on the resources in the Endless Sea for survival. Therefore, the Shipyard has taken the opportunity to develop its power. Once they unite, even major sects like us will be unable to do anything to them for a while." Jing Huan took the initiative to explain the Shipyard's special status in the Cloud Mulberry Realm to them.

They themselves had long been aware of the shipyard's tyranny. Over the years, outside cultivators traveling to and from the Cloud Mulberry Realm either did not go to sea at all, or if they wanted to go to sea, they had no choice but to either curry favor with the shipyard manager or obediently pay a large sum of Spirit Stone and suffer in silence.

In fact, because outsider cultivators have no connections here, if they do something wrong and anger the people at the shipyard, they might get a beating in secret.

Originally, Sang Ying and her group were bound to suffer this loss, but who could blame them when these people were so capable? They not only exposed the Listening Tide Sect's conspiracy, but also gained the Beast God's reliance on them so much.

Jing Huan watched as the Beast God, shrunk dozens of times and transformed into a little baby, nestled affectionately on Sang Ying's shoulder, his face filled with affection for her, and felt an indescribable envy in his heart.

The boat shop managers, hidden in the crowd, were also a little uneasy upon seeing this scene. One of them even asked his employee, "Are you sure you've found out everything? Sang Ying and her group didn't ask the Beast Soul Sect or the Array Sect for help, and no one else sent her a boat?"

"Of course, I wouldn't dare to neglect your orders. I've certainly made sure to find out everything. Besides, a ship as big as this would definitely get a message if someone were to deliver it. The fact that these foreign cultivators haven't sent any word means they must not have been able to get the ship." The waiter's words were certain, which reassured the manager a little.

He snorted coldly, his expression towards Sang Ying and the others filled with disdain. "I was willing to give them a way out, and even took the initiative to come and ask for an audience, but who knew these people would refuse to listen to reason and think they're something special just because they've gained the favor of the Beast God! Now I'll let them know who's in charge of the sea in this Cloud Mulberry Realm!"

The shipyard had been praised for many years, but this was the first time it had encountered resistance from cultivators, especially from a group of foreign cultivators whom they disliked.

The manager of Subdue the Sea Shipyard was furious, feeling that he had lost face, so he took the initiative to contact other shipyards, determined to teach Sang Ying and her group a lesson.

With the best time to set sail fast approaching, and no ships appearing in their direction, the people at Subdue the Sea Shipyard were extremely smug. Their manager once again came into view, his attitude as arrogant as ever.

"Oh, what brings you distinguished guests still standing here? Aren't you supposed to set sail today? The auspicious time is almost here, and it wouldn't be good to delay any longer. We've long heard that you've found an excellent ship, which is why you look down on our shipyard's inferior vessels. I wonder if we'll have the honor of seeing that superb ship you've been talking about today?"

Dong Fuzhu immediately became agitated. "When did we say your ship was inferior cargo? We clearly only rejected your conditions!"

She never expected that these boat shops would not only be shameless, but also so brazenly lying.

The manager, of course, knew that they hadn't said those words. After being refuted by Dong Fuzhu, he chuckled and continued, "Since the esteemed guests say there isn't one, then there isn't one. But where exactly is the esteemed guests' ship? We've been waiting for so long and haven't seen a trace of it."

He deliberately raised his voice when he said this, and the onlookers who were already wondering why they hadn't seen the boat were immediately drawn into the question as well.

Even among the crowd, people started discussing the manager's initial remarks:

"These outside cultivators don't seem as good as the disciples of the Beast Soul Sect and the Array Sect made them out to be. The shipyard offered to help, but they refused without a word and even complained that the shipyard's ships weren't good enough. With that kind of personality, it's no wonder the shipyard has made enemies with them."

"Exactly! Wasn't there a rumor before that the boat shop raised the price first, which is why they didn't take the boat? But now it seems that it might not necessarily be the boat shop's fault. These outside cultivators have such bad tempers, maybe they said something they shouldn't have first, which angered the boat shop. Otherwise, why would they be targeting them and not others?"

Some people did know the true nature of the boat shop and wanted to say a few words in support of Sang Ying and the others. But how could these people be a match for the troublemakers sent by the boat shop? They were silenced after only a couple of sentences.

Sang Ying and the others were all cultivators, with sharp ears and eyes, so they were well aware of the tricks the shipyard had played behind the scenes.

Dong Fuzhu, with her quick temper, was provoked by them and immediately wanted to start cursing.

However, Sang Ying stopped her in time, looking at the manager of the Subdue the Sea Shipyard and saying, "Just as this manager said, the time is almost here, and the fellow Daoists who agreed to meet us have all arrived. Junior Sister, why don't you release our ship and let this manager see for himself? Let him know what a truly good ship is worth two hundred Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone a month!"

Sang Ying emphasized the phrases "two hundred Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone" and "a good ship," and they instantly reached everyone's ears.

This statement blatantly told everyone that the price Subdue the Sea Shipyard had initially offered them was a staggering two hundred Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone per month!

With so many Spirit Stones, there would be enough to craft even a master craftsman.

Those who had been gossiping about Sang Ying and the others immediately fell silent.

Having received instructions from her senior sister, Dong Fuzhu realized what was happening and stopped arguing with the manager. Instead, she stood on the dock in front of everyone and took out the bubble containing the large ship.

Her movements were so subtle that she became invisible if she stood a little further away.

Hearing the renewed murmurs from the crowd, Red Lotus couldn't help but tense up. "Sister, do you think Senior Sang Ying's ship really is..."

"Trust her, she's not one to make empty promises." Green Lotus held her sister's hand, her eyes fixed on Dong Fuzhu in the distance.

All the onlookers saw was her throw something into the sea, and then she did nothing else.

The manager of the Subdue the Sea Shipyard, seeing this, had just laughed out loud and was about to make a sarcastic remark, but his laughter quickly disappeared into his throat.

The enormous creature suddenly appeared, instantly stirring up waves on the calm sea near the shore.

The manager's smile froze completely.