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Chapter 341 Bounty Fragment: Return to Silent Island (4K)

After disembarking from the spirit ship, Xiao Chen went straight to Mozhang Peak.

Although True Monarch Yunfeng did not come along, it seems that he had already notified the internal affairs elders who remained at the sect in advance through communication means.

So when he arrived, he was immediately given a warm welcome.

The other party respectfully escorted him to the entrance of the Scripture Pavilion, and even left two Golden Core cultivators to stand at the door temporarily as doormen.

This time, Xiao Chen read much faster.

The main problem is that most of the books in the collections of the Mozhang and Tiangang sects are either completely identical in content, making them look like copies.

There may be slight differences in word order or content sequence, but they are generally similar.

Only in the personal biographies, travelogues, or rare collectibles left by elders can there be a significant difference.

Therefore, in just six hours, Xiao Chen swept away all the books in the collection.

It must be said that his previous guess was correct.

Indeed, the Mozhang Sect possessed detailed records of the great battle that encircled and annihilated the Witch Clan.

One page explicitly states that two magical artifacts were unfortunately damaged during the battle, and three magical artifacts were directly destroyed.

The Stardust Wave Shield was shattered on the spot during that great battle by the Sea Witch Clan's High Priest's desperate attack, which unleashed using the Dominator's artifact.

"A Dominator artifact is that powerful?"

Xiao Chen was somewhat surprised, as he had personally witnessed another Sovereign Artifact, the Illusionary Moon Wheel.

However, its main function on the Isle of Desolation was to refract moonlight, serving as a decorative object.

However, he quickly realized that different spiritual artifacts have different strengths, and the witch artifact should be about the same.

It's probably just that the Sea Witch Clan's supreme magical artifacts are more powerful.

Xiao Chen continued reading and learned that only two small fragments had been recovered after the search.

One of them was carefully preserved within the Mozhang Sect as a souvenir.

The other piece, after changing hands multiple times, was eventually traded to Pudu Temple and was also collected.

Only these two small fragments have a known whereabouts; the rest have not been found since.

"Tsk, getting these two pieces shouldn't be too difficult, but the rest might be hard to find."

Xiao Chen had hoped to obtain reliable clues, but it seemed there were no more clues to follow.

He thought for a moment.

Given that the incident occurred so long ago and the other fragments have been missing for a long time, collecting them all would be extremely difficult.

As expected, trying to snag a bargain isn't so easy.

But that's normal. If it were so easy to collect them all, he wouldn't have had a chance after all these years.

"In that case, the subsequent action plan needs to be adjusted."

Xiao Chen's original plan was that if he could find any clues, he would go to the target location to take a look first.

However, since there is no clear direction for the investigation, let's prepare other things first.

As for the Stardust Wave Shield fragments, we'll put them aside for now.

If we happen to come across new clues, it's not too late to start a formal investigation.

However, he still summoned the internal affairs elder of the Mozhang Sect again and asked him to help him put up a bounty notice.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the remaining fragments can receive a reward starting at 100,000 spirit stones.

If you are willing to bring fragments to trade, you can exchange them for one million to five million spirit stones, or equivalent fourth-tier spirit items, depending on the size of the fragments.

This price is negligible for a magical artifact.

However, for a single fragment, this is considered a high price.

Previously, the Wang family patriarch dared not conduct a large-scale search, fearing that others would find out.

But Xiao Chen wasn't afraid. Instead, he wanted to try his luck with the high bounty.

After all, some good things might indeed be passed down through generations in a small family, and you might be able to buy them directly.

The elder in charge of internal affairs readily agreed to his request and immediately complied.

The only problem is that, since a large number of independent cultivators from the Compassionate Sea have fled, the effectiveness of the bounty order is likely to be greatly reduced.

but it does not matter.

Once things are settled here, Xiao Chen will return to Storm Sea and set up a bounty there as well.

Fortunately, the fleeing rogue cultivators weren't very fast, and they had to avoid all sorts of dangerous places along the way.

They've probably only just arrived at Stormy Sea by the time things here are resolved.

If things are resolved quickly enough, Xiao Chen might be able to reach the Storm Sea before most of them.

In short, let's wait and see about the Stardust Wave Shield fragments for now.

"Alright, that's all for now. I'll be going now, you don't need to see me off."

After discussing the bounty, Xiao Chen left the Mo Zhang Sect and headed back to Ji'e Island.

Without making any unnecessary stops, they even deliberately took a detour around the western sea.

As the saying goes, in battle you need to be stylish, and in retreat you need to be fast.

After the attack, leave immediately, giving the sea creatures no chance to react or retaliate.

After all, Xiao Chen didn't have a second Nine Dragons Map.

Despite the presence of Night's Edge, it's better to take the initiative and make a strategic shift rather than be chased and forced to flee.

The reason he rushed to Zhaokong Sect immediately after the ambush was because...

Of course, it wasn't because they wanted to rush and loot first, but because they wanted to finish the battle quickly and not give the sea creatures time to send reinforcements.

I just happened to take a look at the sect's warehouse and scripture pavilion after the fight.

Xiao Chen has now accumulated quite a few good materials.

Next, he can try going to the new cultivation world to see if he can use better weapon-refining techniques to get back two handy custom-made spiritual weapons.

In the process, I'll also improve my skills in the other auxiliary spells.

Finally, we'll return to the Shallow Sky Sea to hunt more powerful sea monsters.

To be honest, Xiao Chen wasn't particularly interested in fighting the sea race, but he was very interested in the special spiritual materials from the fourth-tier great demon.

It is known that many monsters can yield special spiritual materials after being killed.

These spiritual materials are naturally excellent resources for cultivation.

For cultivators, hunting demonic beasts is actually just like hunting, and in many cases, it's almost the same thing in reverse.

"Let me think... there's quite a lot to do this time."

On the way, Xiao Chen pondered carefully what matters he needed to address.

The first step, naturally, is to find a master craftsman who has mastered the art of fusion crafting to customize a spiritual weapon.

Then, I'll also try to see if I can get my hands on any array formations or unique secret techniques.

After all, different cultivation techniques should have emerged from the two cultivation worlds.

Then there is another important thing, which is to find reliable and useful spiritual items for breaking formations from the new cultivation world.

This will make it easier for him to attack the sea creatures' defensive formations later.

To be fair, this time, forcibly breaking into the Fusion Spirit Divine Light Array did make Xiao Chen truly feel the troublesome nature of the array.

It's just that there's no Nascent Soul cultivator presiding over the formation, otherwise it would be really difficult to handle.

If we were to go directly to Asakusa now, we would definitely encounter a similar situation.

It would be better to prepare methods to break the formation first before going.

As the saying goes, "Preparation prevents trouble."

Perhaps we can catch the sea creatures off guard by using special methods to break the formation.

In the end, Xiao Chen obtained a considerable amount of spirit stones and spiritual items.

This includes many third-tier spiritual items that he no longer needs much, which he needs to sell to exchange for spirit stones.

It's a good opportunity to go to the new cultivation world to sell some items, and also see if I can buy some fourth-tier spiritual items.

The Compassionate Sea is now engulfed in war; it's not as peaceful as Guiyun Market.

Well, if there weren't any spirit thieves causing trouble over there. "But this time we've only been out for a short time, I wonder how Chen Fan's cultivation is going?"

Xiao Chen also took a moment to consider the situation over there: "That kid should be a talented cultivator. I hope he can cultivate faster."

"It would be best if they could form an infant within a few years, so that they might be able to help."

"But even if he cultivates for a year and breaks through a year, it will still take two years."

"In the next two years, it would be best to hire a couple more people."

Which one should I choose?

Xiao Chen didn't actually know many people there; one of them was the broker, Hong Xingfeng.

The other one is Zhang Cunfu, the warehouse manager.

The former seems approachable, but not very trustworthy.

The latter might be more reliable, but his identity is not very free, and his activities are limited to Guiyunfang City and its surroundings, making it difficult for him to leave his post without permission.

Do we have to find two more talented people?

Forget it, why think so much?

We'll meet with Chen Fan after we get there to get a better understanding of the situation, and then we'll adapt accordingly.

Xiao Chen put his thoughts aside and quickly returned to Ji'e Island.

Two months later, the flowers, trees and shrubs in the rest of the island had grown much taller, and it was no longer just the easternmost part of the island that stood out.

It has completely changed from an island that was once almost entirely barren.

It was nighttime, and the enormous, illusory moon disc was placed atop the small hill in the very center.

It shimmered under the moonlight, illuminating the side facing the beach as if it were daytime.

Xiao Chen deliberately stopped and examined the moon disc.

However you look at it, it looks like an ornament, beautiful but not very dangerous.

It doesn't seem like the kind of beads you could throw and hit someone directly.

"Ding!"

A familiar crisp sound rang out.

Without even looking, it's clear that Su Li has already noticed his return.

Sure enough, she flew over the next moment: "You're back."

Xiao Chen withdrew his gaze and replied, "Yes, I went to check on the Tiangang Sect, and the problem on the west side has been resolved for now."

"We'll discuss the specifics later."

"I also brought back two pieces of good news this time."

"One big, one small, which one would you like to hear first?"

Upon hearing this, Su Li's bright eyes flashed, and a clear look of curiosity appeared on her face.

She thought about it very seriously for a while before choosing, "I want to hear it first, um, the younger one!"

The reason she made this choice was that if she heard the big good news first, she might not feel particularly happy when she heard the small good news.

However, if you hear a small piece of good news first, and then a big piece of good news, you can be happy twice.

"My news is that I earned quite a few spirit stones on this trip."

Xiao Chen took out a large pile of golden silk glass pastries: "So I specially brought back a bunch of pastries for you."

“I didn’t know you liked this last time, so I only brought one box, which meant we had to break it up and share it.”

"I prepared 100 boxes this time, and I can replenish them if needed, so I don't have to be so frugal anymore."

When the two of them were chatting on the beach earlier, Su Li specially gave him half of the pastries.

There were only six in a box, and they weren't very big.

To taste the six different proportions of filling inside, you have to break each one in half.

This time it won't be so complicated; just take whichever one you want to eat.

"so much?"

Su Li was indeed somewhat delighted, since although she could make some food on the island, she couldn't make such complicated and high-end pastries.

how to say.

Eating sweet snacks isn't always about filling your stomach; it could just be because you're craving something delicious.

Many cultivators can practice fasting, or use fasting pills to replace meals.

However, most people will eat and drink whatever they want because of their appetite, and will not actively restrict themselves. They will force themselves to eat and drink even if they feel they are not suffering.

"Huh, why is there another box that looks different in the middle?"

Su Li quickly discovered that among a pile of standard pastry boxes, there was a clearly different metal box mixed in.

She asked curiously, "What's inside?"

Xiao Chen smiled slightly: "This is a good thing, why don't you open it and take a look?"

Su Li immediately opened the box and saw two round spirit beast eggs inside.

She immediately recognized that these were actually two fourth-tier monster eggs.

After trying to recall for a while, he actually managed to vaguely recognize its origin from the inherited memories of the Moon Witch Clan: "Could this be the Xunfeng Ming Snake Egg?"

"This kind of monster is a rare breed, and its combat power is considerable once it reaches adulthood,"

"I just happened to see a beast-taming recipe during the lunar eclipse, which should be helpful for snakes."

Ok?
Xiao Chen was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this: "Do you like raising spirit beasts?"

"If you like them, I'll bring back a few more spirit beast eggs next time and raise a few more as spirit pets."

Ok?
Su Li was taken aback by his words: "Weren't you planning to raise two spirit beasts on the island?"

She thought Xiao Chen wanted to cultivate a spirit pet.

That's why I just seriously recalled those inherited memories.

……

Xiao Chen paused for a moment, realizing that Su Li had misunderstood.

He pointed to the snacks around him: "Actually, I put these two spirit beast eggs in the food because I planned to bring them back and share them."

"It's perfect that we each have one, let's try it out."

"Of course, I don't dislike spirit beasts either. You can keep one if you want."

Xiao Chen doesn't dislike spirit beasts, but he doesn't bring one with him because he's too lazy to train them.

After all, the growth rate of spirit beasts was too slow for him.

For a spirit beast to grow from birth to the Nascent Soul stage in less than a hundred years is considered ridiculously fast.

However, a hundred years is enough time for him to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

"This is a fourth-tier spirit beast egg, should we just eat it?"

Su Li blinked: "Isn't it a bit wasteful? If we sell it, we can definitely get a lot of spirit stones."

A fourth-tier spirit beast egg, and a rare combat-ready one at that.

Its value is far higher than that of ordinary fourth-tier spiritual items.

"It's okay, it's just a small amount of money."

Xiao Chen countered, "Besides, have you ever eaten a fourth-tier spirit beast egg before?"

Su Li shook her head.

She certainly didn't have that opportunity.

Even the other Nascent Soul True Monarchs were reluctant to part with it.

Xiao Chen then asked, "Then tell me the truth, do you want to know what a fourth-tier spirit beast egg tastes like?"

Su Li hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"That's not right."

Xiao Chen immediately waved his hand and said, "That's what we'll cook tonight!"

(End of this chapter)