Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 238 Endless Sea
"It is indeed Holy Spirit Island." Xue Zhengying nodded in confirmation.

"I haven't been here for a while, and I kind of miss it."

We walked and chatted on the familiar Holy Spirit Island. It was a pity that the outpost was different from the dungeon and there were no dungeon monsters. Otherwise, I would have liked to suck up another batch of monsters.

Xue Zhengying was unaware of the situation on Holy Spirit Island. While marveling at the changes in Binhai City over the years, he introduced the characteristics of the Holy Spirit Island outpost to Wu Xian.

"Second Brother came here back then?" Wu Xian couldn't help but ask curiously.

“Of course,” Xue Zhengying replied without hesitation, “Back in the day, my [Sea Demon Dragon] was invincible in the league, so I know the Endless Sea area very well.”

Wu Xian's eyes lit up slightly as if he had just realized something.

Among Xue Zhengying's main gold scrolls back then was a [Sea Demon Dragon] from the Dragon Clan series.

"I almost forgot about that," Wu Xian said absentmindedly. "So, Second Brother is quite familiar with the laws related to the ocean and dragons?"

“That’s natural,” Xue Zhengying nodded and smiled. “The scroll will be destroyed, but the insights into the laws brought by the Sea Demon Dragon will not be lost.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Xian's eyes lit up.

To put it bluntly, Xue Zhengying had a very deep foundation in this area.

Although the "Sea Demon Dragon" of that time was certainly not as good as the Dragon King, it was still a scroll of the same type, so the overlap in the laws and principles was definitely not low.

"What if I gave you another gold scroll related to the ocean and dragons?"

Xue Zhengying was stunned. "Don't tell me that your new ocean-themed work is also about ocean-themed dragons?"

"What a coincidence, it really is." Wu Xian grinned.

"Hiss~, why didn't you say so earlier?" Xue Zhengying was both surprised and delighted, his eyes filled with barely suppressed excitement. "Although it may not perfectly match the insights and experiences from back then, it will definitely be easy to use."

This is exactly the effect Wu Xian wanted.

As they spoke, they arrived at the coast of Holy Spirit Island. Once they crossed the barrier of light, they would enter the endless sea.

The shore was full of boats being driven and rented.

"Wow, that's a huge ship?"

Wu Xian was stunned by the several giant ships docked in the harbor.

“That’s normal. The endless sea is boundless, and large ships are like mobile supply stations,” Xue Zhengying explained. “This is almost essential for large-scale punitive expeditions and long-term sea voyages.”

Wu Xian suddenly realized.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Although he has the [Laurel Branch] flying sword, he will inevitably run out of spiritual energy. At that time, he will not even have a place to land on the vast and endless sea.

"We'll wait until the end of the month for the big battle, then we can try to book a large cruise ship."

Xue Zhengying, familiar with the process, inquired with the managers of several cruise ships.

As he expected, near the end of the month, there was another special-level raid in the Endless Seas, and the routes of several cruise ships were basically set in the sea area near the raid mission.

Like them, many of the passengers on the ship had come from afar to join in the fun.

Of course, joining in the fun was just a side thing; the main purpose was to hunt marine monsters.

"Here, this is your ship's anchor crystal. As long as you are within the teleportation range, it can teleport you back to the cruise ship."

The ferry tickets were a bit pricey, but the service and conditions were impeccable.

This was the first time Wu Xian had ever heard of such a large cruise ship having a "return to town" function.

Unfortunately, this anchor crystal can only be used once.

"Hello, may I buy a few more anchor crystals?" Wu Xian asked curiously.

"One thousand each," the middle-aged sailor blurted out.

"So cheap?" Wu Xian was overjoyed.

"It's one thousand spirit crystals, not one thousand spirit essences." The old crew member rolled his eyes slightly.

“Uh, okay,” Wu Xian said, speechless. “Could you please give me… um… ten for now? I’ll come back to you for more if I need more.”

After saying that, he handed the old crew member 10,000 spirit crystals. Such a generous act inevitably aroused the curiosity of the other passengers.

Even the old sailor selling tickets beamed with joy, "Alright, here are your ten anchor crystals. Let me know if you need anything." "Ten is a bit of a waste, isn't it?" Xue Zhengying asked, puzzled.

"How can something that can save your life and help you escape be considered a waste?" Wu Xian waved his hand magnanimously.

It's a bit pricey, but who cares if we're not short of money these days?

Moreover, in such a dangerous situation as fighting for the BOSS, the more life-saving items you have, the better.

Xue Zhengying pursed his lips and accepted his five anchor crystals without saying anything more.

At this moment, all he wanted to do was to see the new ocean-themed + dragon-themed work that Wu Xian had mentioned as soon as possible.

Soon after, the cruise ship set sail and entered the endless sea filled with otherworldly fluctuations.

It was Wu Xian's first time here, and everything was new and interesting to him.

The high-end cruise ship has its own defensive capabilities, and ordinary monsters cannot break through its defenses. Moreover, the cruise ship travels at a very fast speed, comparable to the normal speed of the laurel branch.

"We will arrive at the first sightseeing point in half an hour, after which the ferry service will be suspended for one day."

Xue Zhengying glanced at the route map in the passenger handbook and said.

Although it's called a tourist spot, it's actually the first training area. The captain and crew are all local veterans who are very familiar with the endless sea and know where the dangers and safety are.

Moreover, the crew members themselves are "adventurers" who come to hunt monsters; carrying passengers at sea is just an additional source of income.

In the main control cabin of the cruise ship, a captain in his fifties with graying hair and beard leisurely looked at the passengers on the deck. "The wind of the special-class expedition is really different. It looks like we can make a lot of money on this trip."

"That's right, the number of passengers is more than double what it used to be, and many of them are tourists from other places." The crew member next to him couldn't hide his joy.

"Good, but safety is paramount," the captain solemnly reminded them. "These out-of-town spirit tamers don't have much experience at sea, so make sure the men are alert and don't tarnish the reputation of our [Sky Rainbow]."

"Don't worry, the brothers have already made contingency plans."

The captain nodded with satisfaction, "You'll all get a bonus after we return safely."

Upon hearing this, the crew members naturally beamed with joy.

"By the way, Captain, there are a few passengers on this trip who seem to be spending a lot of money. Should we keep a close eye on them?" the veteran crew member who had been selling tickets earlier said seriously.

"Really?" The captain frowned slightly. "Show me."

It's not that they want to rip off customers, but based on their experience, wealthy people are generally more difficult to please. They have many demands, cause a lot of trouble, and are prone to having ulterior motives that could affect the safety of the entire voyage.

The captain looked down at the passengers on the deck through the glass window of the main control room.

He couldn't see anything at the moment, but the two young figures caught his attention.

"That young man looks familiar," the captain frowned slightly. "Find out his name for me."

After searching through the boarding registration information, he said, "Captain, that man's name is Xue Zhengying."

"Xue Zhengying?" The captain's pupils suddenly contracted.

"What, do you know that young man?"

The captain smiled with narrowed eyes, saying nothing, but his gaze toward Xue Zhengying seemed slightly lost in thought.

Having just returned to the league, are they already planning to take on the top team?
He truly deserves to be called a legendary figure who once single-handedly defeated five top-tier raiders in the Endless Sea.

……

Wu Xian and his companion were unaware of the captain's secret surveillance.

As they chatted along the way, the "Sky Rainbow" arrived at its first tourist spot. Tourists from all sides and local adventure teams rushed off the ship and dispersed to the nearby sea in various ways.

Wu Xian stood on a laurel branch, while Xue Zhengying stood on an ebony coffin board.

After walking a distance, Xue Zhengying released the [Sea-Shaking Beast].

Hua Hua...

The giant beast plunged into the sea, creating a surging wave, and the two landed steadily on its back.

"Let me see your new work quickly!" Xue Zhengying said impatiently.

(End of this chapter)