Chapter 1785 - The Lost Fuyou Boat

Su Yi’s expression didn’t waver. He didn’t react to the divine sense in any way.

That all-but-imperceptible, strange application of divine sense was obviously some incomparably wondrous secret art. It was all but impossible for those beneath the Great Realm to detect it.

Su Yi was already certain that the unearthly old woman was behind it!

Both she and the man in ink-black warrior’s robes were obviously from the God Domain, just like Qing Xiao.

Strange. Not even a day has passed, but I’ve encountered a suspected divine daughter and son already. Are they perhaps after the treasures of the ruins of the Dragon Palace?

After a moment’s hesitation, he turned and left, but from beginning to end, that strange wisp of divine sense stuck to him like a shadow.

Did the old woman sense something? Or did I perhaps let something slip?

Su Yi walked through the Precious Gem Workshop. It might have seemed like he was window shopping, but in truth, he was pondering.

When he neared an inn, a voice as pleasing as the music of the heavens rang out.

“Oh? What a coincidence! We meet again, Fellow Daoist.”

Su Yi glanced over and saw a graceful, beautiful figure emerge from the inn.

She had picture-perfect features, and her plain hemp robes did nothing to disguise her unparalleled figure. This was none other than the suspected divine daughter he’d met before!

Her majestic companion stuck closer to her, and when he saw Su Yi, he too looked stunned.

“You’re here to participate in the Giant Whale Spirit Race’s auction too,” said Su Yi. “Our meeting doesn’t really qualify as a coincidence.”

𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

He was probing her for more information.

She inclined her head. “We are indeed here to participate in the auction. We’re extremely interested in the relics of the Dragon Palace.”

A moment later, she changed the subject and asked thoughtfully, “Did you perhaps offend anyone earlier?”

Su Yi was stunned. “Why do you ask?”

The woman in hemp didn’t answer. All she said was, “You’d best be careful.”

She then led the majestic man away. Before long, both of them disappeared into the bustling streets.

It seems she sensed that wisp of strange divine sense following me around. That must be why she warned me,

thought Su Yi.

A moment later, he was surprised to discover that the divine sense had vanished!

Hah! Looks like that old woman’s quite on guard. She must have recognized the woman in hemp and decided to withdraw,

Su Yi laughed to himself.

Then, without any further thought, he walked inside and booked a room.

......

The man in ink-black military robes was examining the treasures on display at a booth in the Precious Gem Workshop.

The old woman with the string of bone beads around her neck suddenly shifted. “There really was something up with that kid!”

The man in military robes turned to look at her. “Who are you talking about?”

“Young Leader, earlier, when we discussed capturing Su Yi, a young man looked at us,” said the old woman. “I was immediately on guard, and I used the Seal of Illusions to trace him with my divine sense.”

She paused, her slanted eyes flashing with cold light. “To my surprise, I really did discover something! That young man is most likely one of Divine Daughter Xi Ning’s subordinates!”

Xi Ning!

The man’s pupils constricted. “She’s here too? It seems she’s heard about the relics of the Dragon Palace and wanted to search for the ruins too.”

He frowned.

Xi Ning!

She was an unparalleled figure in the God Domain, and she had an extraordinary background. She wasn’t one to provoke lightly.

“Even Xi Ning has shown up. I’m afraid numerous others like us have come running at the news, too,” murmured the man in military robes. “I just don’t know how many of them know about the Immortal Realm’s Nine Mysteries of Chaos.”

......

Meanwhile, on the busy streets, the woman drew attention wherever she went. She was an extraordinary beauty, as radiant as the full moon. It would have been hard for her

not

to draw attention.

But she didn’t care.

“Young Leader, I suspect that little fellow has been targeted by Qin Jianshu’s elderly attendant,” transmitted the majestic man.

“Mm,” said the woman.

“Qin Jianshu is undoubtedly after the ruins of the Dragon Palace too,” the man continued. “I can see it already. Tomorrow’s auction will be lively indeed.”

“Mm,” said the woman.

In the face of her blatant disinterest, the majestic man wisely chose to say nothing more on the matter.

“Grandfather said that long ago, it was the Dragon Palace that founded the Precious Gem Workshop. It was a world-famous black market even in the Primeval Era, but alas... time changes everything. Who could have imagined that a faction as enormous as the Dragon Palace would disappear during the Primeval Era?” the woman in hemp whispered ruefully.

As she spoke, she fixed her bright, dreamlike gaze on her companion. “Go ask around and see if anyone else from the God Domain has appeared in the Precious Gem Workshop.”

“Got it!” The majestic man nodded.

......

Late at night, Su Yi sat cross-legged in his room.

He’d just given the soul-recovering treasures he’d acquired to Lei Ze. Alas, they didn’t have much of an impact.

But Lei Ze was still doing much better than before.

The Combat Soul Puppet had been comparable to a Great Unity Stage expert at his peak. Even though his source power had been badly damaged, Su Yi had continuously poured immortal medicines into him, and Lei Ze had recovered some of his strength. He could now rip Immortal Kings apart with his bare hands.

He could even contend with experts of the Great Martial Realm!

But the seedling of the Tree of All Worlds is growing far too slowly...

Su Yi couldn’t help but rub his forehead.

The little seedling growing in his Immortal Origin Space had sprouted a few fine branches, and it swayed amidst the chaos mists flowing around it.

Three catties of Nine Abyss Divine Spring Water and a pile of treasures had merely helped it sprout a few branches. It

looked

different, but it hadn’t really changed much.

There was no doubt about it. It would be hard to accelerate the tree’s growth with ordinary treasures.

But the seedling’s power is already plenty useful. In battle, I can teleport continuously within a three hundred thousand foot area and prevent opponents from locking onto me. It would be extraordinarily useful if I wanted to assassinate someone.

After a moment’s thought, something suddenly occurred to Su Yi.

How about I pay that old woman a visit tonight and settle the score?

She’d tracked him with her divine sense for a long time, provoking Su Yi’s murderous intent.

But Su Yi quickly rejected the idea.

Earlier today, the six immortal factions and the Floating Mountain issued bounties in rapid succession, causing an enormous uproar. Everyone already knew he was in the Little Spirit Province. The moment he acted recklessly, he’d stir up unpredictable waves. Who knew how much trouble he’d invite?

If he attracted the divine children’s attention, it would be even more troublesome.

Su Yi wasn’t

afraid

of all that, but he wasn’t stupid enough to invite such trouble of his own accord. If he kept a low profile and stayed out of things, he could wait and see how great a disturbance this storm would cause. He knew that so long as he drew breath, he’d be like a sword hovering over his enemies’ heads. They wouldn’t even be able to eat or sleep in peace!

Wasn’t that a way of tormenting his enemies?

He was already strong enough to threaten the top sects of the present day, but ultimately, he’d be in danger if Great Realm experts targeted him.

I’m strong enough to fight experts of the Great Martial Stage, and I could at least retreat safely against a Great Unity expert, but things are unlikely to end well for me if I run into a hostile Great Profound Stage opponent.

But all of that will change once I become an Immortal King!

Su Yi immediately made up his mind. After tomorrow’s auction ended, he’d proceed into the Eastern Sea, leaving the “cage” of the Immortal Realm. There, he’d focus on proving his Dao and finding a chance to break through!

He’d seize an opportune moment, like the fish jumping out of the ocean just in time to see the flowers bloom on the shore!

......

The following day.

Su Yi took another stroll through the Precious Gem Workshop and bought some more treasures, but none were overly rare. He was simply acting on impulse.

When night fell, the auction everyone was paying attention to began at Starpluck Tower.

Su Yi had spent a vast sum to acquire a seat the day before, and he’d long since arrived at Starpluck Tower. He was seated in a private room thoroughly covered in formations.

He could see the auction through the window.

Before long, the curtains opened, and the atmosphere livened up.

There was no denying it. Numerous incomparably rare immortal treasures were up for grabs. All of them triggered fierce bidding wars.

But Su Yi didn’t react. As enticing as these treasures were to other people, they were of little interest to him.

As time passed, he even started to feel a bit disappointed. All he could do was sit there and drink as he waited for the auction’s grand finale, the relics of the Dragon Palace.

But before long, Su Yi’s spirits soared; an item had grabbed his attention.

“Everyone, not long ago, someone ventured into the Eastern Sea and saw the long-lost Fuyou Boat! This jade slip records the place it appeared!”

The auctioneer’s voice rang out, but the atmosphere wasn’t at all lively. Most of the attendees were baffled.

The Fuyou Boat? What treasure is that?

But some of the older-generation experts were instantly agitated.

“Don’t tell me that mysterious treasure ship really exists!?”

“They say that it’s one of the most mysterious treasures of the Primeval Era and that those who earn its approval can ride it to a hidden realm!”

“That’s right. I heard that rumor too. Apparently, during the Primeval Era, numerous Great Realm experts searched for the Fuyou Boat, but it proved elusive. If fate wasn’t on your side, it didn’t matter how capable you were; there was no way you could find it.”

“Those rumors are too far removed from us. Even before the Age of Fallen Immortals, no one had ever actually laid eyes on the Fuyou Boat. By now, few remain who’ve even heard the rumors.”

“Who dares say with certainty that it’s really the Fuyou Boat?”

“Why do I get the sense that this secret intelligence isn’t reliable?”

“Right? Who of the present day could even recognize the Fuyou Boat of legend?”

...As the crowd conversed, even the old-timers gradually lost interest. Even if someone really had seen the Fuyou Boat, the item up for auction was merely a jade slip recording where the ship had last been spotted.

Even if they went to the recorded location, the Fuyou Boat would almost certainly be long gone.

But Su Yi was inwardly excited.

It didn’t matter whether the information was true or not. At the very least, there was word of the Fuyou Boat, and he planned to visit the Eastern Sea anyway. Why not go looking for it?

Of course, that was assuming that he could win the jade slip.