Chen Xiao was listening to this and was very surprised. He didn't know that the people around Xi Yunting always had bad luck to varying degrees since he was a child. The first time he saw Xi Yunting punish the head of the Fan family with evil spirit, although he was surprised at his conversion of two different powers, he didn't think about anything else. The few words he heard now made Chen Xiao very confused. Xi Yunting has a majestic aura. According to common sense, the people around him should have enhanced luck. How could the opposite happen? This unreasonable development confused Chen Xiao.

"...It should be that as the realm increases, this kind of innate ability also increases accordingly." Zhao Fang wiped his face and said in a muffled voice.

Junior Brother Geng hesitated for a moment and said, "Uncle Xi is only in the Jindan stage now. When he reaches the Yuanying stage, who would dare to stay three feet around him?" After this trip, no one dared to believe that Xi Yunting could control this ability.

After these two sentences, there was another silence next door. The third person broke the silence: "This is not something we nephews should think about. The first priority now is to bring these disciples back. The disciples brought back by other uncles and uncles have already started training for three months, and this group of disciples has fallen behind."

The fourth person said, "Don't worry. Because they were delayed due to special circumstances, the Directorate decided to send them a batch of auxiliary pills after they arrive to help them catch up with the disciples who arrived earlier."

Zhao Fang said: "With two brothers coming this time, safety is more guaranteed. The boat is ready and will go out to sea this afternoon."

Brother Geng laughed dryly, "...You mean to ensure the safety of the apprentices after they fall into the sea?" Zhao Fang rolled his eyes at him. He thought it was fine to just think about it, why did he say it out loud? Brother Geng straightened his chest, as if to give himself courage, and said, "Actually, I have a suggestion... Why don't we go separately from Uncle Xi?"

It was as if they were under a spell of immobilization, and suddenly no one moved. Brother Geng swallowed his saliva and continued in a low voice: "According to the convention, as the leader, Uncle Xi must go with us, but now the Office of Management has sent two more brothers? With the intervention of the Office of Management, the two brothers are qualified to temporarily take over Uncle Xi's duties. In this way, we can split into two groups and send the disciples back to the mountain gate as soon as possible..." If they continue like this, they are strong and healthy, but those young students will probably be killed or injured. This result is probably what no one wants to see.

When Junior Brother Geng made this suggestion, the others at the table thought about it for a while, and surprisingly no one objected. However, there was one thing that needed to be carefully considered. Zhao Fang said slowly: "... Then who will tell Senior Uncle Xi?"

The other three people at the table stared at him with the same aspiration. "Of course it's you! In terms of relationship, Junior Brother Zhao and Senior Uncle Xi are from the same department, so it must be you who goes!"

Zhao Fang immediately revealed an expression that looked like he was crying but not crying, and he was very reluctant. The other three people's eyes were filled with encouragement, threats, and pleading. Finally, Zhao Fang said helplessly: "Okay... I'll go right away, so as not to delay the sailing in the afternoon. The rest of the things will be left to the three brothers."

The four people stood up and left. Chen Xiao waited until they walked out of Zhishi Hall before turning around and looking around. In just a few encounters, Xi Yunting left Chen Xiao with the impression that he was powerful, good at thinking, cold on the outside, but very approachable on the inside. He already regarded him as a friend worth associating with - although he knew that was unlikely to be realized. Now hearing that these people were avoiding him to such an extent, he couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted. If it were him, he would definitely feel sad when he learned of their proposal.

Xi Yunting shouldn't be treated like this! Chen Xiao clenched his fist and angrily hit his thigh. It was a pity that he didn't have any tools at hand, and most of the knowledge he had learned before was wasted. He wanted to help the other party resolve this evil spirit, but he didn't know where to start.

He looked down at his hands, wishing he knew better. For the first time in his life, Chen Xiao was so eager to help someone he was not very familiar with.

After Du Rong came back, he sat directly opposite Chen Xiao. Seeing Chen Xiao was immersed in his thoughts, Du Rong said, "Boss, I'm back." Chen Xiao came back to his senses and looked up at Du Rong: "Uncle Rong, how is it?"

Du Rong nodded first, then shook his head: "The situation is better than I expected. There is an immortal master here who specializes in handling this matter and has made it very convenient. However, the other party has clearly stated the price. Five Spiritual Pearls will issue a temporary disciple certificate."

"Five Spiritual Beads!" Chen Xiao was surprised. If Du Rong hadn't said it with a normal expression, Chen Xiao would have suspected that the immortal master had a clairvoyant eye, otherwise how could there be exactly five Spiritual Beads, not more or less. "This price is too expensive!"

Du Rong thought the same. Chen Xiao only showed him one spirit bead yesterday, which was unexpected for him. He didn't think his employer would have more.

Du Rong said with a heavy face: "I'm afraid that the Zhishitang has prepared such a channel specifically for the aristocratic families and the powerful. The aristocratic families and the powerful are rich and powerful, and the Five Spiritual Pearls are nothing to them."

Chen Xiao recalled the middle-aged immortal cultivator who came to the City Lord's Mansion. He took out a lot of spirit beads and bought the bronze tripod without any care. It seems that these five spirit beads are really not taken seriously by this kind of people.

"Five Spiritual Pearls won't work." Chen Xiao shook his head. He only had five Spiritual Pearls and 27 Spiritual Coins on him. He had used all the Spiritual Pearls to get the certificate, so he couldn't afford the boat ticket.

Du Rong glanced at Chen Xiao and whispered, "Don't worry, owner. Now that we know there are immortal masters who specialize in this business, it will be easy. Zhishitang is open, and there must be immortal masters who offer much lower prices in private." Chen Xiao immediately understood what he meant. It seems that immortal masters are just like ordinary people, not old-fashioned. Du Rong said, "I will find out more and find the right person to issue this temporary certificate for the owner."

Chen Xiao couldn't help with this matter at all, so he had to leave it to Du Rong. The two left Zhishitang, it was still early. Chen Xiao suggested that he wanted to see the sea ship that went to the city of immortal cultivators.

The docks at the outer harbor are much larger than those at the inland river, and the ships here are generally much larger. The ships on this sea route do not need to be more than 10,000 tons because they can dock for supplies every once in a while. According to the information Du Rong had inquired about, this ship has six floors, 200 crew members, 80 inner cabins, 120 outer cabins, and can carry more than 800 passengers. A total of more than 1,000 people.

It’s not like Chen Xiao hasn’t seen modern ships that are bigger than this one, but those were made of steel. The huge ship in front of him, which is more than 20 meters high and more than 50 meters long, is made entirely of wood!

Unlike other ships moored at the pier, the most notable feature of this building ship is that it has no sails and is not driven by wind. Chen Xiao guessed that this ship should be powered by spiritual stones like the magical stove. It is no wonder why the boat ticket is so expensive and only available to practitioners.

The building ship used a special berth, separate from other sea vessels. Chen Xiao saw from afar that there were people maintaining order on the pier, and a team of more than a hundred people were lining up to board the ship. Those people looked young, and Chen Xiao couldn't tell whether Wu Xinzhi was among them.

Chen Xiao's eyes swept through the crowd, trying to find someone he knew. After searching for a while, the last few teenagers boarded the boat. His eyes were sore from looking, but he didn't see the person he wanted to see.

Chen Xiao closed his eyes for a while, and when he opened them again, he suddenly saw a man in a dark robe not far from the dock. He stood there alone, looking at the ship from afar. When Chen Xiao wanted to take a closer look at the other person, the man suddenly disappeared.

That was Xi Yunting, Chen Xiao would not be wrong. Whenever he thought of him seeing off the group that was supposed to return together, and leaving a lonely person behind, Chen Xiao felt a dull pain in his heart.

"Boss, what are you looking at?" Du Rong asked in confusion.

Chen Xiao turned his head and said nonchalantly: "Nothing, let's go."

In his previous life, when the backlash was less severe and he was able to drag himself up from the hospital bed, his master once told him that the more powerful a Feng Shui master is, the more compassionate he should be. Chen Xiao wondered if he was like that now.

In the next three days, Du Rong went out every day. In order to avoid trouble, Chen Xiao stayed in the room all day. Du Rong also found a few immortal masters in private, and their bids ranged from four spirit beads to two spirit beads.

Chen Xiao frowned and said, "It would be best if we can get it below one spirit bead. If that's not possible, just agree to what the one with two spirit beads can do." Because Du Rong didn't know what the situation was like in the city over there, he had to set aside as much money as possible as a backup.

Those who dared to agree to this privately all had some relationship with Zhishitang. They just wanted to make some extra money and didn't want to offend Zhishitang. Therefore, after receiving the spirit beads, they still had to take care of Zhishitang. Two spirit beads were already the limit.

Du Rong took a deep breath and said firmly: "I will try my best."

Chen Xiao's custom-made clothes at the Capital Tailor Shop will be ready soon. Du Rong is now also calculating carefully. He asked Chen Xiao for permission and planned to go back alone to bring the clothes and luggage left at the hotel. Chen Xiao nodded in agreement. Even the smallest mosquito is still meat, so the more money you can save now, the better.

A day and a half later, Du Rong came back. He was not alone, but followed by a round-faced boy.

Chen Xiao was speechless as he looked at the boy who was pretending to be an adult with a stern face, and asked Du Rong: "What's going on?"

Du Rong looked relaxed, with a hint of joy on his lips and eyebrows: "Fellow Daoist Tong is a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage. He agreed to help apply for a temporary certificate, as long as the owner helps to pay 20 spirit coins to buy a boat ticket."

Chen Xiao's eyes widened as he looked at Du Rong with admiration. "Uncle Rong, you can do it. You are so capable!"