Sea Cultivation: Giant Ships and Heavy Artillery Knock on the Door to All Races

Chapter 258 Using a borrowed knife to kill, the third-tier merchant ship Tianji Wheel

A few days later,
After a month-long study tour, hundreds of Golden Core cultivators from the four regions of the Inner Sea needed to return home.

No matter how prosperous the City of a Thousand Stars is, it is only the prosperity of a few people in the upper city. Most people are still the objects of exploitation. It is extremely difficult for the millions of cultivators in the coastal area to stand out.

Although the itinerant scholars enjoyed a period of glory, they were ultimately not from here, and their origins were difficult to change.

As a publicly acknowledged disciple of the Martial Might Hall, Lin Qianfan naturally became one of the biggest winners of this trip, enjoying immense prestige.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, we'll meet again another day..."

In recent days, many people have taken the initiative to befriend Lin Qianfan, and Lin Qianfan has naturally accepted all of them and treated them all with courtesy.

After all, I'll be going into business in the future, and what I need is a network of contacts. Even the most basic connections can become the foundation for building a business.

Don't be fooled by the fact that these people are only at the Foundation Establishment stage and seem like nobodies in Thousand Star City. They are all big shots and influential figures within their respective factions.

in the crowd,
Somewhat disheartened, Zhong Jingyuan glared at the glamorous Lin Qianfan with intense hatred. Lin Qianfan's underhanded tactics had made him lose face, making him one of the very few negative examples, and even becoming his inner demon.

Coupled with Chu Junhao's estrangement, which caused him to lose both his wife and his army, and his poor performance when ascending the Heavenly Steps, he was undoubtedly one of the biggest losers on this trip. It is no exaggeration to say that the Zhong family did not even recoup the costs they incurred.

"Hmph! Being young and successful, enjoying all the glory and honor, isn't necessarily a good thing!"

Zhong Jingyuan did not jump out to provoke him. He was not qualified yet unless he also became a disciple of the Martial Might Hall. If he missed this opportunity, he would have to wait and see the quality of his Core Formation. He could come back for a high-grade Core Formation.

However, he has come to realize the reality during this time that he is just an ordinary Golden Core seed, without any miracles, a standard low-level Golden Core seed cultivated by a low-level Golden Core force.

So he tried his best to hide his resentment and hatred to avoid trouble, but unfortunately, Lin Qianfan still discovered it.

Lin Qianfan remained calm and pretended not to know anything. After leaving the cave and before meeting the Golden Core cultivators who had come to pick him up, he secretly attached the second-tier peak dull ghost spirit that he had captured in the Immortal Market in the coastal area to his body.

Xiao Xinglan personally took action, her movements swift, precise, and ruthless, secretly attaching herself to him without any outward manifestation.

When we first discovered this thing, we almost wiped it out, but considering its excellent concealment and the possibility that it might be a trap set by bandits, we decided to leave it alive.

Originally, it was intended to be assigned to Chu Junhao, but considering that Chu Junhao's cultivation level was too high, he might easily crush a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, which would only be giving him money, so it was later abandoned.

I never expected Zhongjing Yuan to be so petty. So what if he lost a contest? He can't even accept this defeat?
Since the feud cannot be resolved, the only option is to ask the bandit cultivator for help. In any case, I disguised myself when I went to buy the Ghostly Naginata last time, so I won't use this magic weapon and won't be implicated.

Whether the bandits can sense it or not, and whether they can succeed in the end, is not important for now. After today's parting, unless there are special circumstances, we will likely never cross paths again.

If he can escape this calamity, then the matter can be considered settled.

"what?"

Zhong Jingyuan suddenly felt a chill down his back, but after a careful check, he couldn't find anything wrong. Suspecting that some enemy might be secretly plotting against him, he quickened his pace.

Chu Junhao, who failed the exam this time, was also somewhat disappointed. He could make excuses for not being able to compete within the Chu family before, saying that the Chu family was in decline and could only cultivate one Nascent Soul seed. This time, he came to prove himself.

But he didn't expect that the small forces in the four regions of the inner sea were really full of hidden talents. He didn't even make it into the top five, which was very regrettable and disappointing.

"Chu Junhao, don't be discouraged! A temporary setback can't defeat you. Once you form a seventh-level Golden Core, which Nascent Soul power can't you join? I'll be going to the Storm Hunting Group then!"

Although it was only a short month, most people have made significant progress. At least Chu Junhao successfully adjusted his mindset from that of a young master from a Nascent Soul power to that of a young master from a large Golden Core power, and recognized the current position of the Chu family. This can be considered a kind of growth.

As for the hatred between him and Lin Qianfan, the enmity caused by Lin Qianfan's obstruction on the Shuofeng Steps is not so easy to resolve. However, he has to put it all aside for now and needs to form a high-grade golden core first.

Outside the Wuwei Hall,

The Golden Core cultivators who came specifically to pick her up were already waiting, and among them were several who were particularly pleased with themselves, including Lin Rongrong.

"I have long heard that Fellow Daoist Lin's cultivation is remarkable, having advanced to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm at such a young age. I never imagined that Fellow Daoist Lin would be so outstanding in nurturing the younger generation. I am truly impressed!"

The fact that the two Golden Core cultivators of the Lin family joined the Nascent Soul lineages inevitably brought the Lin family into contact with these two Nascent Soul forces. While they certainly wouldn't receive any protection, they would definitely have some advantages in business, making it easier to secure orders from these two forces, thus becoming the envy of others.

The Lin family members are generally not ostentatious; it's a family tradition. Lin Rongrong naturally responded humbly and didn't put on airs.

"Brother Qianfan!"

Upon seeing Lin Qianfan, Lin Qianxue took the initiative to greet him. This was the first time she had addressed him in this way, and perhaps even she herself was unaware of it.

"I heard you've been accepted as a disciple by the True Lord, congratulations!"

"It's all thanks to the True Lord's appreciation; you're quite good too!"

The three then left quickly without lingering.

The City of a Thousand Stars has passenger ships to the Western Regions, and Foundation Establishment cultivators can also fly alone; it's just a matter of time. However, considering that the traveling scholars are all outstanding talents from their respective families, they are all personally picked up by their elders.

Once we leave the airspace of the City of a Thousand Stars,

Lin Qianxue summoned Mo Jue, and only then did Lin Rongrong ask the question she had been wondering about.

"Based on my assessment, it's not an ordinary Black Qilin, but a very rare and special Jade Qilin bloodline. However, it's still young, and its bloodline, due to a protective mechanism, hasn't yet activated the Jade Qilin traits; it needs to continue maintaining its Black Qilin form." "Jade Qilin? What kind of species is that? I've never heard of it."

Despite its simple name, it has virtually no brand recognition.

"In short, it is a rare fourth-order bloodline. This little Qilin has extremely high talent, and its upper limit is even higher than that of the Xuan Snake Prince. After all, the Xuan Snake species is considered ordinary among fourth-order bloodlines, while the Jade Qilin is still a strong force among fourth-order bloodlines."

Both of them were greatly surprised upon hearing this!

It immediately turned to look at the bewildered Mo Jue, but it obviously didn't know what a Jade Kirin was either. It only knew that there was a divine treasure in its bloodline that couldn't be opened for the time being and that it would need to wait until it reached the second stage to be able to open it initially.

What does a fourth-tier bloodline mean?
Only Golden Core cultivators can openly contract such spirit beasts, and even then, they are relatively common species. If the matter of the Jade Qilin becomes public, it is possible that shameless people will try to seize it through various means.

After all, Lin Qianxue's cultivation level was too low, and the Jade Kirin was too small. It was in the process of developing its intelligence and building its overall understanding of the world, so the cost of changing its master was not that great.

"Qianxue should not leave the inner ring of the archipelago easily from now on! Mojue should also not be shown to others easily anymore. This matter should be kept secret as much as possible before you reach the Golden Core stage. Although it has not yet shown any characteristics of the Jade Kirin, we cannot rule out the possibility of it encountering someone with ulterior motives."

Having seen Fairy Lingxi's black Qilin, the two of them felt that there were still some subtle differences between the two, so they raised their level of seriousness in dealing with this matter once again.

Ichthyosaur Islands

A month is not a long time. In the past, a single voyage at sea often lasted more than a month. However, this year there are an unusually large number of first and second-tier spirit ships in the archipelago. They are not only interacting intensively within the archipelago, but also a large number of spirit ships are sailing north fully loaded with cargo.

Upon inquiry, it was learned that the Purple Jade Islands had been taken over by the Lin family, who were now undertaking a major transformation of the Purple Jade Islands.

"The Purple Jade Islands have long lacked planning and are far from reaching their population capacity, capable of accommodating a considerable number of newcomers. Their industrial model is far too outdated..."

The Iguan Islands were already thriving with all kinds of businesses, and now with the addition of a huge economic growth point, they are naturally even more vibrant.

The current situation is that anyone with a little ability can seize the opportunity to make a fortune, and those without ability can learn on the spot. Only those who are unambitious, inflexible, and unwilling to accept new things will stand still and watch other people's lives get better day by day.

Back at the Lin family home,

After a brief discussion, the Lin family quickly announced that Lin Qianfan and Lin Qianxue had become nominal disciples of the Nascent Soul faction, and that the Lin family would be very close to them in the future. This was a great benefit, as it could attract more people from the surrounding area to relocate to the Fish and Dragon Islands.

Since the population of the Ivory Islands is nearing its limit, the space left now is reserved for newborns in the future, so the newly arrived population will be assigned to the Jade Islands.

In the future, outstanding talents from the Purple Jade Islands will be granted residency rights in the Iguana Islands, while criminals who commit certain offenses in the Iguana Islands will be expelled to the Purple Jade Islands.

Only by providing them with pathways to advancement, giving them clear goals for promotion—if one generation isn't enough, then two, and if two generations aren't enough, then three—can they have hope for the future and be motivated to work hard.

Immortal City Dock District
Lin Qianfan finally saw the Tier 3 merchant ship that Lin Haichao had mentioned, which he had bought from Chaochun City. The goods had arrived, but they weren't delivered by Lin Haichao; the White Whale picked them up himself.

This ship is 100 zhang long, about 20 zhang wide, and about 25 zhang high. It is divided into nine decks, and there is a huge, spacious, and high-ceilinged interior that can accommodate a large number of people and goods.

As a Tier 3 ship, this merchant ship is not as sleek as the Zhentao ship; on the contrary, it appears very bulky. Unlike the Baijing ship, which is simple, unpretentious, and versatile, this merchant ship has some luxurious elements and has even abandoned all means of attack.

It is a pure merchant ship, a floating market designed to maximize its internal capacity!

"I heard this ship was specially assigned to you? That's impressive! How long has it been? You've already gotten this far! That's amazing!"

Elder Tian, ​​who was leading a comprehensive overhaul of the ship, greeted Lin Qianfan with a smile.

"There's no such thing as a special match; it's all just a coincidence. The family bought a large ship and needed manpower, and I just happened to be a good fit. So, how's the ship overall? Is it in good condition?"

Lin Qianfan took a quick look around and felt it was pretty good. Although it was a second-hand ship, all the items were like goose that laid golden eggs. Every owner would take good care of it, which is why it could fetch a high price when it was sold.

"No problem, the ship is in good condition. It just needs a general maintenance and the interior decoration style is changed to the local style of Thousand Star City. It can go to sea within a month!"

Although Elder Tian is only a second-tier shipwright, he is the one who built the Azure Dragon Fish, so he is quite skilled. Moreover, he has been working on the White Whale for many years and has also studied the Zhentao Ship, so maintaining this merchant ship shouldn't be a problem for him.

"The Grand Elder said you're to name this ship, so give it a name!"

"Oh? You want me to name it? What was it called before?"

"The old name is no longer important. The forces that sold this ship have run into some trouble, so naturally we can't use their name anymore."

"How about the Tianji Wheel? Tianji means guidance, wealth, and treasures, which is a good omen. I hope it can bring wealth guidance to my Lin family for a long time!"

"Great! Let's officially name it the Tianji Wheel!"

Afterwards, Lin Qianfan followed Elder Tian to inspect and familiarize himself with the ship. In the future, Lin Qianfan will not only be the captain of this ship, but also the shipwright, so he naturally needs to have a good understanding of it.

The spirit source well on this ship is not large, and it is of the same size as the spirit source well on the White Whale. It is a basic single spirit source well, so it can't run fast when fully loaded.

Similarly, his defensive formations are also very limited, consisting of only two low-grade third-tier defensive formations, one active and one passive, which is considered a very weak defensive capability.

"It seems we can't go to any dangerous waters; we can only stay on the safe routes in the four inland sea areas."

Lin Qianfan doesn't yet have the ability to drastically modify it, even though he has deeply integrated his memories from his previous life. He needs to wait until he reaches the Golden Core stage before making any changes. He'll just have to make do with it for now.

(End of this chapter)