Just the continent itself was already boundless, not to mention the countless islands of various sizes in the Boundless Sea, the Ice Continent in the extreme north, and the legendary Fiery Abyss where the sun rose.
The world was so big. Many people could not even travel half of it in their entire lives. Perhaps one was a super genius of a nation. However, when one left the nation, one might discover that one was still as insignificant as a speck of dust.
Xiao Chen maintained a humble and calm heart. No matter what the outside world said, no matter how talented he was or what his future prospects were, they were all empty in Xiao Chen's eyes.
Only the strength that he truly grasped was the most real. He could not allow the words of the outside world to affect his heart. He had to be calm, not worried, not confused, not afraid, not arrogant.
"Didn't I tell you not to use this bottle gourd to buy wine? Why don't you listen? "Xiao Chen said as he gently patted Bai's head.
Bai lowered her head and said with some grievance, "However, the other bottle gourds are really small. They are gone after I take two sips."
Xiao Chen shook his head helplessly. There was nothing he could do about this girl who loved to drink. He closed the bottle gourd and handed it back to her. He said, "This will not happen again. This time, you are not allowed to drink it before night falls."
Bai smiled happily as she received the bottle gourd. Then, she tied it to her waist. She nodded seriously and said, "Bai will not drink it. I promise I will not drink it."
After leaving money for the food on the table, Xiao Chen led Bai down the main road.
Not long after Xiao Chen left, one of the cultivators at another table said, "That youth earlier seems to be the recently famous White Robed Bladesman Xiao Chen. Could he be going there for the treasure as well?"
Another person smiled and said, "You are overthinking it. Now, wearing white robes and a blue strip of cloth on his head is already a common attire for bladesmen. I have not seen a bladesman who did not dress like that."
Another person smiled and said, "Indeed. Back then, during the battle in the Heavenly Saber Pavilion, I did not see any bladesman who did not dress like this. I can only say that Xiao Chen is too famous now. There are too many people following him. Don't overthink it."
"Maybe I am overthinking things. Recently, I have indeed seen many white-robed bladesmen with blue strips of cloth on their heads. Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's continue on our way after we finish eating," the first person to speak said.
On a silver warship in the sky, a strong wind blew against the clouds as it advanced rapidly.
Xiao Chen was in the cabin, carefully looking at a map. The map showed the topography of the Xihe River and the coastal areas in detail. Every mountain, river, and town was marked in detail.
Beside the large map was a small map that was flashing with spiritual light. It was the treasure map that Xiao Chen had obtained that day.
According to Fatso, the location of the treasure was an island overseas. The island was surrounded by churning waves all year round. Martial Monarch experts would not be able to enter.
That was because the Martial Sage from back then had changed the laws of heaven and earth outside the island. Even after a thousand years, the changed laws had not recovered.
There would be a period of time every two years when the huge waves would be much smaller. This would allow Martial Kings to enter.
Calculating the time, this was the period of time when one could pass through the huge waves.
After leaving the Heavenly Saber Pavilion, Xiao Chen did not have a clear destination. Since he had such a treasure map in his hands, he intended to give it a try and see if it was a fortuitous encounter for him.
After comparing the map, Xiao Chen muttered, "It looks like the river on the treasure map is really the Black Dragon River in the Xihe Province. The sea route marked on the red line should be the route to the island."
Bai, who was sitting at the stern, looked at the focused Xiao Chen. Occasionally, she would sneakily remove the bottle gourd at her waist and take a sip. Her face would turn red, looking very alluring.
Xiao Chen saw all this clearly with his Spiritual Sense. However, he could only smile helplessly. He held the treasure map in his hand and studied it for a while.
Xiao Chen's hand slowly slid over the treasure map until he reached the island closest to the treasure. This island was called Green Wind Island.
It was twice the size of Xihe City. It was a very famous transit island that led to the depths of the Boundless Sea in the west of the continent.
Merchant ships that wanted to go to the Boundless Sea would stop at this island to resupply before they left.
"Bai, stop drinking. We have to go down and take a ship," Xiao Chen said softly after putting away the map.
Bai blushed slightly and stood up. She nodded gently and smiled, "En, I got it!"
If they wanted to go to Green Wind Island, they would have to take another merchant ship. Controlling the silver warship for such a long distance would be very taxing on their mental and physical strength.
Xiao Chen stored Bai in the Spirit Blood Jade and returned the silver warship to his right eye. Then, he quickly descended from the sky. Soon, a small city appeared in his vision.
This small city was the end of the desolate road. Because there was a port near the Black Dragon River, although the city was small, it was bustling with activity. There was a huge flow of people.
Xiao Chen landed firmly on the ground and paid the entrance fee. Then, he immediately rushed to the port outside the city.
There were many large merchant ships anchored at the port. After he heard about a merchant ship preparing to go to the depths of the Boundless Sea, Xiao Chen immediately rushed over.
"So, you are going to Green Wind Island. Hand over a hundred Inferior Grade Spirit Stones. Otherwise, there is no need for further discussion," the person who negotiated with Xiao Chen said indifferently.
Strange, why is it so expensive? I remember that I only had to pay some gold to borrow a ship in the past. Now, I actually have to pay a hundred Inferior Grade Spirit Stones.
It was not that Xiao Chen did not have a hundred Inferior Grade Spirit Stones. However, he did not want to be a spendthrift. So, he prepared to ask another merchant ship.
The waiter on the ship smiled and said, "Stop looking. The other merchant ships charge the same price. Even if you walk to the next port, it will still be the same price."
There was definitely something wrong with this abnormal situation. Xiao Chen felt suspicious and stopped. He took out a hundred and fifty Inferior Grade Spirit Stones and said, "The remaining fifty are for you. Tell me why the price increased collectively."
When the waiter received the extra fifty Inferior Grade Spirit Stones, a smile immediately bloomed on his face. He explained, "It is because of the treasure map passed down in the Devil Savanna. I heard that a Fatso obtained the treasure map in the Devil Savanna.
"He took it to the auction house in the Ancient Desolate Land and made a huge profit. Then, he made a thousand copies of it and sold them. Now, the treasure map has become a common item. The first person who auctioned it became a spendthrift.
"It is not only our Great Qin Nation. Many cultivators from the Great Tang Nation, the Great Xia Nation, and the Great Chu Nation all obtained the treasure map. Hence, more people went to the Green Wind Island."
Speaking up to this point, Xiao Chen understood what was going on. He smiled to himself, The treasure map that I treated as a treasure has already become a common item.
However, given Fatso's character, he would be able to do something like this. He had suffered too much in the Devil Savanna. If he did not earn some money, he would not stop.
When the waiter arrived at the bow of the ship, Xiao Chen immediately felt countless strong auras. He saw a hundred cultivators sitting on the deck.
Half of them were peak Martial Saints. The rest were Martial Kings. Half were Medial Grade Martial Kings, and there were a few Superior Grade Martial Kings.
Xiao Chen carefully scanned the place with his Spiritual Sense and discovered a peak Superior Grade Martial King. He had hidden his aura and was silently hiding in the crowd.
It looked like it was as the waiter said. Everyone knew about the secret of the treasure map. As long as they were strong, they would want to try their luck.
"Another bladesman who follows Xiao Chen. Why do so many people like to imitate him? Do they think that just because they wear white robes and a blue strip of cloth, they are experts?"
When the few cultivators saw Xiao Chen boarding the warship, they mocked him with mocking laughter.
Xiao Chen looked up and saw many bladesmen on the ship dressed like him. White robes, sabers at their waists, and a blue strip of cloth tied around their heads.
Xiao Chen could only selectively ignore the words of those people. In such a situation, Xiao Chen could accept it. At least, he did not have to worry about exposing his identity.
Xiao Chen smiled gently and led the waiter to a room in the ship's hold. He said, "Help me prepare a good double room. It would be best if it was a big one."
"Young Hero, this is your first time borrowing a ship, right? We are not a passenger ship but a merchant ship, so …"
Before the waiter could finish speaking, Xiao Chen tossed him a thousand Inferior Grade Spirit Stones. Then, he took out a hundred Inferior Grade Spirit Stones and said, "The big one is for your leader and the small one is for you."
The waiter immediately smiled and said, "Young Hero really knows the rules. With Spirit Stones, everything is easy. A double room, right? I will give you the biggest one. Please wait for a while."
Xiao Chen was very clear on whether there were any empty rooms on the merchant ship. However, aside from doing meritorious deeds for the merchant ship, he could only use Spirit Stones to establish a connection.
Inferior Grade Spirit Stones were not very useful for Xiao Chen's cultivation. He could only use them to recover his Spiritual Energy. Even if he spent them, it would not be a waste.
Not long later, the waiter ran back and led Xiao Chen to the second floor of the ship. He found a large guest room for him.
"Young Hero, if there is anything you need, feel free to instruct me. This little one will be waiting for you." This waiter already treated Xiao Chen as the young master of a big clan. He was still thinking of getting more benefits.
Xiao Chen smiled faintly; he knew what the waiter was thinking. He handed over ten Inferior Grade Spirit Stones and said, "You can withdraw first. I will call you if there is anything. Don't disturb me without my instructions."
The shop assistant took the Spirit Stones and left in a joyful mood.
After he closed the wooden door, Xiao Chen immediately let out Bai, who had been confined for a long time. The guest room was very big; it was more than enough for two people.
After Xiao Chen reminded Bai not to run around, he took out a Medial Grade Spirit Stone and entered a state of cultivation, preparing to break through to Superior Grade Martial Saint at any time.
After the consecutive battles at the Heavenly Saber Pavilion, the purple Essence liquid in the Qi whirlpool in Xiao Chen's Dantian had been stirring restlessly. This was the prelude to a breakthrough.
Furthermore, after cultivating for the past few days, the distance between Xiao Chen and Superior Grade Martial King had been shrinking. Once the time was right, he would be able to smoothly advance to Superior Grade Martial Saint.
The many battles had given Xiao Chen a very clear understanding of his own strength.
Xiao Chen's current combat prowess should be between peak Medial Grade Martial King and Superior Grade Martial King. He could defeat Medial Grade Martial Kings and hold his own against Superior Grade Martial Kings.
However, he would not be a match for a peak Superior Grade Martial King. If he ran into a peak Superior Grade Martial King, it would be best to retreat early.
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