Chapter 33: Just Sail the Ship
"Immortal Chen, you've arrived. The ship for sailing has been prepared, though there's been a small unexpected situation."
As soon as Chen Xuan's group arrived at the harbor, a cultivator wearing Ascension Bureau attire walked up with a smile, looking somewhat troubled.
"What unexpected situation? Does it affect the sailing time?"
Chen Xuan asked calmly.
"A few nobles from the capital want to sail together. I really couldn't stop them." The cultivator quickly explained.
"Since they're nobles from the capital, let them board together."
Chen Xuan didn't care at all. As long as it didn't affect his sailing time, other matters were of no concern.
"Thank you for your understanding, Immortal."
The cultivator quickly led everyone toward where the ship was docked.
Soon, a ship over ten zhang tall and dozens of zhang long came into Chen Xuan's view.
"Immortal Chen, this is the large ship Commander Xiong prepared for your voyage. It's the Ascension Bureau's largest sea vessel, equipped with several formations. As long as you don't encounter sea demon attacks, even the largest waves can't shake this ship in the slightest.
Sitting on the ship is as stable as sitting in a carriage—it doesn't rock at all. Even those unfamiliar with water won't get seasick."
As the cultivator introduced the ship, a look of excitement appeared on his face.
"What's your name?"
In his previous life, Chen Xuan was a shut-in. Although he had been to the seaside, he had never been on a cruise ship. Seeing this large ship, he suddenly had an impulse to ride it.
"This humble one is Wang Jian."
The cultivator quickly reported his name, thinking: Immortal Chen has noticed me. Does this mean I'm about to make it big?
"Ah Jian, from your description just now, you seem to understand this ship very well. Interested in sailing with me?" Chen Xuan asked with a smile.
"Immortal, this is already part of my duties. I'm an experienced helmsman—my sailing skills are top-notch." Wang Jian said with a smile.
"Good. No matter what happens later, don't worry about it—just sail the ship."
Chen Xuan patted Wang Jian's shoulder. This guy was talented.
"Yes, Immortal Chen!"
As everyone spoke, they boarded the large ship.
As soon as Chen Xuan's foot landed on the deck, he heard an unhappy voice from the ship.
"You fellows have some nerve, making this County Princess wait so long!"
Chen Xuan looked in the direction of the voice and saw a beautiful young woman dressed in fine clothes, with a dignified bearing and an angry expression, looking coldly at his group.
Behind the young woman, a group of soldiers wearing black armor and radiating powerful auras surrounded her like stars surrounding the moon.
Beside her stood several young people in fine clothes with extraordinary temperaments, giving the impression of being from impressive backgrounds.
Hearing this, Wang Jian showed a fawning smile on his face. "Little County Princess, Immortal Chen didn't know you had come. Please forgive us!"
"Shut up!"
The little County Princess said sternly, "Did I let you speak?"
Wang Jian immediately shut his mouth. This little County Princess wasn't someone a mere helmsman like him could afford to offend.
"What are you few standing there for? Hurry up and come apologize to this County Princess!"
The little County Princess glared at Chen Xuan's group. Before boarding, these Ascension Bureau fellows had made all sorts of excuses, saying this large ship had been chartered by several experts.
She had revealed her identity as a County Princess to board, wanting to see what these so-called experts looked like.
But after waiting so long, she saw a mortal, a Dao Foundation cultivator, and a Heavenly Origin cultivator bring a sea folk girl onto the ship. She was extremely displeased.
She wanted to see exactly what kind of background these fellows had!
"Apologize? You're not worthy!"
Zhao Youqian opened his folding fan and said with disdain.
Hearing this, the little County Princess was immediately furious. A mere Dao Foundation cultivator dared to embarrass her in front of her friends.
She waved her small hand. "You few, go up there and properly teach this kid a lesson."
Wang Jian immediately panicked. If the two groups on either side of him started fighting, as soon as Immortal Chen's sharp sword came out, his ship would be gone.
"County Princess, please don't! If you fight, the ship might get damaged, and then no one will be able to set sail!"
"Hmph!"
The little County Princess snorted coldly. "Don't worry. My guards are all True Fate Realm cultivators. Dealing with a Dao Foundation cultivator definitely won't damage your ship!"
Before she finished speaking, the sound of a sword being drawn rang out.
Clang!
The cold gleaming sword in Leng Li's hand was unsheathed as he said coldly, "If you want to fight my Eldest Senior Brother, you'll have to get past me first."
The little County Princess was about to get angry when a blue-clothed young man beside her spoke indifferently. "Junior Sister Ji, our journey is urgent. Let's not dwell too much on such small matters."
The blue-clothed young man seemed to be the leader of this group of young people. Hearing his words, the anger on County Princess Ji's face instantly diminished.
"Since Senior Brother Li has spoken, I'll let you off for now."
Zhao Youqian smiled hearing this. "Is that all?"
Chen Xuan didn't speak either, just smiled, completely disregarding County Princess Ji's words.
The strongest among this group was that Senior Brother Li. The aura he radiated was comparable to Leng Li's—not worth mentioning at all.
Wang Jian breathed a sigh of relief seeing the two groups temporarily settle down. If they really started fighting, he wouldn't know whose side to take.
"Raise the sails!"
Accompanying a crew member's loud shout, the large ship slowly sailed out of the harbor, heading toward the depths of the Endless Sea.
Chen Xuan and Zhao Youqian entered the cabin together, sitting by the window to appreciate the seascape of this world.
Leng Li took Xiaojin to the bridge to give Wang Jian directions. Chen Xuan didn't ask where County Princess Ji's group was heading, nor did he care if they were going the same way.
Just as Wang Jian had said, this ship moved steadily through the sea without any sensation of rocking. This guy's sailing skills were indeed quite good.
"Brother Chen, it's too boring in this room. Let's go out for a walk."
After sitting in the cabin for several hours, Zhao Youqian seemed to lose all his energy.
"Alright, let's wander around. We're free anyway."
Chen Xuan finished speaking and the two left the room together.
As soon as they went out, they ran into County Princess Ji in the corridor. She had changed into a long dress, appearing more spirited compared to before.
"Hmph!"
As soon as County Princess Ji saw the two, the smile on her face disappeared. She snorted coldly, "Don't get cocky. This area of sea isn't peaceful. If something happens later, don't come begging this County Princess for help."
"Heh heh."
Zhao Youqian laughed. "You little girl really think highly of yourself. Someone like you saving us? If something happens later, don't go crying."
"We'll see!"
County Princess Ji finished speaking and turned toward the deck. Bickering with this fellow would only lower her status.
Zhao Youqian and Chen Xuan exchanged a smile, then followed onto the deck. Blowing in the oncoming sea breeze, they both felt refreshed.
Just then, Chen Xuan vaguely heard County Princess Ji's group conversing. "Senior Brother Li, is there really a flood dragon on Prison Dragon Island?"
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