Chapter 415
Chapter 415
A few days later, the news spread out from Green Cloud Immoral Sect that Xiao Jinting went into the seclusion of life and death.
In fact, Xiao Jinting, Xu Muan, Xiao Xiaodong, Chen Xu, Xiao Jingfeng, and Mu Shuyu set off for the Barbarian Continent.
Xiao Jinting took this trip not only to see what was going on in the Barbarian Continent but also to cultivate his mind. He felt that he was getting proud as his cultivation had improved too fast. If he didn’t overcome this weakness and continued to cultivate himself, he would easily get into trouble.
They boarded a passenger ship, on which there were hundreds of cultivators. After they gathered the information that a secret realm showed up in the Barbarian Continent, some of the loser cultivators in the Cloud Continent attempted to go there and dig gold. Xiao Jinting and others disguised as Establishment Foundation cultivators and got on the ship.
Chen Xu poured a cup of tea for Xiao Jinting and said, “Father, please have some tea.”
Xiao Jinting nodded and took the cup.
He looked out of the cabin and saw a Golden Core cultivator standing at the front of the ship. The steward of the passenger ship was talking to the cultivator flatteringly.
In Xiao Jinting’s last life, the levels of officials mattered, while on this continent, the levels of cultivation ruled.
The earthquake in Barbarian Continent had unearthed a small relic site, which seemed to be expanding these days. Therefore, more and more people were tempted. This passenger ship was an ad-hoc arrangement, as well as a few other passenger ships.
Everyone in the Xiao Jinting family had disguised themselves. They even pretended they were only Establishment Foundation cultivators.
“This cabin is too shabby,” Chen Xu muttered.
The luxurious cabin on the ship was taken by the Golden Core and his servants. Xiao Jinting and the others could only take the shabby cabins.
“The cabin I booked is much better,” explained Chen Xu.
Xiao Xiaodong smiled and said, “It’s okay. We only stay here for a couple of days.”
The cabin that Chen Xu had booked was next to that of the Golden Core cultivator, who had brought a few extra servants. Therefore, they took the cabin that Chen Xu booked. The steward gave them two small cabins without refunding them the money.
Chen Xu didn’t care about the money, but he was irritated that they were slighted.
…
After the ship flew for over ten days, a pirate fleet blocked the way.
Someone knocked on the doors and asked all the cultivators to go out.
Xiao Xiaodong said, “We are not lucky. There are pirates.”
“It’s not that bad. Since the passenger ship dares to sail between the two continents, the steward should have talked to the pirates. I guess they come to ask for some money from the passengers,” Chen Xu said lightly. It was the first time Chen Xu had met any pirates, so he felt a bit excited.
Looking at Chen Xu’s face, Xiao Xiaodong knew what he was thinking and couldn’t help chuckling.
“Stand in the line.”
“Boss Blade, our boss is an old friend of yours. Why do you have the heart to do this?” An old man at the advanced level of Establishment Foundation said to a man holding a big knife.
The old man was the steward of the ship, the one who flattered the Golden Core cultivator all the time.
“Shut up. If you dare to say anything, I’ll kill you with my knife,” said Boss Blade fiercely.
The steward trembled in fear and looked at the Golden Core cultivator, who frowned on the side without saying anything.
Boss Blade glanced at the Golden Core cultivator and pursed his lips in disdain.
“All of you, stand in the line and listen up. Those at Qi stage should turn in 100 low-grade spiritual stones, those at Establishment Foundation stage should turn in one medium spiritual stone, and those at Golden Core stage should turn in ten medium spiritual stones,” said Boss Blade arrogantly.
As he spoke, he glanced at the Golden Core cultivator, who was unruffled.
Chen Xu blinked and sent a mental message to Xiao Xiaodong, “The pirate has discrimination against different levels. The Qi cultivators pay the least. If I had known this would happen, I would have pretended I’m a Qi cultivator.”
Knowing that Chen Xu was joking, Xiao Xiaodong smiled helplessly.
“They don’t ask for too much,” Chen Xu continued.
“If they ask for too much from the passengers, no one will take this route, and the pirates can’t do any business,” said Xiao Xiaodong.
Chen Xu thought about it and felt that he had a point there. If they asked for too much, the passengers might fight back. If the pirates offended a cultivator from a major sect, they might be tracked down by high-level cultivators.
Xiao Xiaodong handed over the spiritual stones as required.
“Boss Blade, can we go now?” asked the steward.
Boss Blade patted him on the shoulder and grinned, “Don’t worry. Old man, I look forward to seeing you around.”
The steward looked depressed.
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Just as Boss Blade was about to leave, he took a glimpse of a bright greenness, which touched his heart.
“You… You stop there.”
Chen Xu paused and looked back at Boss Blade in confusion.
Xiao Xiaodong looked at the pirate with murderous eyes. He didn’t want to make trouble, but if Chen Xu was targeted, he had no other choice but to attack.
Chen Xu looked at Boss Blade boss and smiled calmly. “Sir, are you talking to me?”
Boss Blade looked at Chen Xu and said, “Give me your hairpin.”
Chen Xu paused and involuntarily touched the hairpin on his head.
It was made from the heart of the Wood of Life. It was very precious and had the effect of calming minds and tranquilizing spirits. Chen Xu was surprised. His hairpin looked so plain that even his grandfather didn’t notice its rareness. This pirate had a sharp eye. It turned out masters were everywhere in the world.
Chen Xu smiled politely and said, “No.”