Previously, when he looked at Princess Linglong's ship from afar, he already felt that it was tall and majestic. Now that he looked closer, it was even more extraordinary.
In the early Sui Dynasty, there was a five-fang battleship that was more than a hundred feet tall and could accommodate eight hundred armored soldiers. The ship before him was modeled after the five-fang battleship, except that it was slightly shorter in order to stabilize the ship's center of gravity. This way, it could carry more goods and also withstand the wind and waves of the sea.
Now, the water demons were shouting orders as they moved boxes after boxes of heavy goods onto the ship. The mermaid girls had also returned from purchasing treasures and lined up to board the ship.
A group of people followed Princess Linglong below the ship.
At this moment, Ying Feiyang finally saw all of his competitors. A monk wearing a Pilu Crown, an embroidered Kasaya, and a Purple Gold Staff in his hand. He looked solemn and dignified as he chatted happily with a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man had a warm temperament, a round face and big ears, and always had a smile on his face. However, as if he sensed Ying Feiyang's gaze, the middle-aged man suddenly stopped talking and met Ying Feiyang's eyes with caution and suspicion. Then, he turned his head away and continued chatting with the monk as if nothing had happened.
Under Mu Xiaomei's introduction, Ying Feiyang knew these two people. Both of them were part of the Six Grand Elders of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals. The monk was called Zen Master Bao Xiang, and the middle-aged man was the Island Master of Divine Turtle Island, Ao Xu.
Compared to them, Wang Nianzhi, who was also part of the Six Grand Elders of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals, stood alone with her hands behind her back, ignoring everyone.
The other six participants of the treasure auction wore masks, and each of them stood alone like an abyss. From the inside out, they did not reveal any of their origins.
Apart from them, there were also two rogue cultivators with low cultivation levels. They were just setting up stalls outside, and because the items they were selling caught the eye of Princess Linglong, they exchanged them for Mystic Ice Tokens. Among the thousands of cultivators from the East Sea, these two were the lucky ones. At this moment, they were tightly gripping their Mystic Ice Tokens and standing in the middle of a group of experts in fear and trepidation. Their eyes were filled with nervousness and excitement.
As for Princess Linglong, she was lying on a bed that was carried by eight strong men. She said lazily, "Everyone, the guest rooms have been prepared. Please board the ship and rest for a day. We will arrive tomorrow. Everyone, please board the ship with me."
Seeing this, Ying Feiyang bade farewell to Mu Xiaomei, "Xiaomei, you should go back. Otherwise, your master will blame you for associating with people of unknown origins."
Mu Xiaomei said reluctantly, "Brother Tianming, Sister Shi, be careful on the way. Oh right, if you two meet the Tears of the Eastern Sea Shark, don't act too intimately in front of her, or you'll get into trouble!"
Heavenly Daughter Ling Xin blushed and said with slight annoyance, "What trouble? We're not that close anyway … "
Just then, Mister Dodger rushed over with a long box. "Princess Linglong, please wait!"
"Oh? What can I do for you, Mister Dodger? "Princess Linglong gestured for the strong man to stop.
Mister Dodger said, "I'm ashamed to say this. I almost let you buy a fake manual by mistake. I'm really sorry, so I'm offering a box of Orchid Musk Bath Fragrance as a small token of apology."
The Orchid Musk Bath Fragrance blended into the bath water. It could cleanse the body and also leave a fragrance. As a pure demoness, Princess Linglong did not reject it. She smiled and said, "Mister Dodger is too polite. I'll accept it."
However, Mister Dodger walked up to Ying Feiyang and took out a bottle of medicinal pills. He said, "And this customer, if it wasn't for your advice, I would still be in the dark. If I traded a fake item, my reputation would be ruined. This bottle of medicinal pills can help you concentrate your Qi and Spirit, and strengthen your body. Take it as a token of appreciation."
"How can I accept this?" Ying Feiyang was slightly stunned and quickly stopped him. He was sincere in his words. Originally, he thought that he had tricked Mister Dodger into thinking that it was a fake item. But now, he had to accept Mister Dodger's token of appreciation. Fortunately, he had the mask, otherwise, his face would have turned red.
However, Mister Dodger insisted on giving it to him. Ying Feiyang declined again and again before he suddenly realized, "He's not doing this to thank me. He's taking this opportunity to win his reputation and wash away the negative impact of trading a fake item!"
After thinking about this, Ying Feiyang no longer refused and accepted the gift.
"Then I wish Princess Linglong a safe journey, and I wish you all a fruitful return!"
After Mister Dodger bowed and said his goodbyes, Ying Feiyang followed the crowd onto the ship. He thought, "This old man is really resourceful. If he joined the Union of Ten Thousand Immortals a few years ago, he would definitely be the Union Leader."
Then, the strong man blew the horn, the giant anchor came out of the water, and the cargo ship set sail.
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On the deck, as far as the eye could see, the seagulls soared. The endless sea and the sky were connected in a line, which was dyed orange by the afterglow of the setting sun.
Standing on the side of the ship, the sea breeze blew. Angel Ling Xin's black hair fluttered, and the silver bell on her skirt gently rang. Her thin and well-proportioned clothes made her look like a fairy on the sea. Standing there, it was hard to tell whether she embellished the scenery or the scenery reflected the person.
However, Ying Feiyang no longer had the chance to witness such a picturesque scene. This was the first time Ying Feiyang had taken a ship out to sea. He was originally excited to see the sea view, but under the gaze of Goddess Ling Xin, he chose to obediently sleep in the cabin.
If ordinary people stayed up for several nights, they would not feel sleepy anymore. Instead, they would be full of vigor. Ying Feiyang, who was mentally exhausted, was in such a state. However, after he was forced to sleep, he immediately became as dizzy as a pig.
Angel Ling Xin could not stay in the cabin, so she chose to enjoy the wind on the deck.
Suddenly, Angel Ling Xin's eyes lit up. "Is that … the Crystal Palace?"
At the end of the horizon, above the waves of the sea, a palace that shone brilliantly between heaven and earth could be vaguely seen. Because it was too far away, at this moment, it looked like a crystal standing on the sea, refracting the sunlight into a blurry, seven-colored light.
Ever since the East Sea Shark Tears pearl sank the Crystal Palace into the deep sea, it would only appear on the sea around the Langya Sea Market every year. It was like a precious jewel that had been sealed in a dressing box. Angel Ling Xin felt pity for this treasure of the sea, but at the same time, she could not wait to reach the Crystal Palace as soon as possible.
"The view from the sea is vast, so although it looks right in front of us, we still have to wait until tomorrow morning to reach the Crystal Palace."
Suddenly, a soft female voice was heard. Princess Ling Long walked over, accompanied by two mermaids.
Angel Ling Xin remembered that she was pretending to be a maid, so she quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Princess."
Princess Ling Long smiled and said, "Stop pretending. Look at your posture, your steps, no matter how you disguise yourself, you can always inadvertently reveal the aura of an expert. How can you be an ordinary maid!"
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