"As Elder Jiang also knows, the entire Shangguan family only has two of these spirit boats, and the last one was damaged two years ago."
"We have considered repairing it, but we haven't been able to gather the necessary materials. The construction of the underwater vessel requires the heartwood of a ten-thousand-year-old pure spirit wood, but we currently lack suitable timber, so—"
Upon hearing this, Chu Mo's face immediately showed disappointment.
As for whether it's real or fake, it doesn't matter anymore. If the other party insists on not lending it, what can you do even if it's fake?
You can't just rob it, can you?
Although the God-Slaying Alliance is powerful, it wouldn't do something like this for no reason.
After exchanging a few polite words, just as they were about to head home, Jiang Jiren suddenly asked Shangguan Feihong, seemingly casually:
"Master Shangguan, how is your father doing these days?"
Shangguan Feihong, with a wry smile, cupped his hands and said:
"Thank you for your concern, Senior Jiang. My father is in a life-or-death strait, and we know nothing about his condition!"
After saying a few words of reflection, Jiang Jiren didn't ask any more questions. They chatted for a while longer before Chu Mo and the other man took their leave.
Throughout the journey, Jiang Jiren's brows remained furrowed. Chu Mo couldn't help but glance at him curiously, asking in confusion:
"Senior Jiang, what's wrong with you?"
Jiang Jiren shook his head, a hint of uncertainty flashing in his aged eyes: "I always feel—something's strange about this."
He softened his tone and continued:
"As early as three thousand years ago, there were rumors in Zhongzhou that Shangguan Feihong's father, Shangguan Wushuang, had repeatedly sailed the Sea-Diving Spirit Boat to the Forbidden Sea."
"But later, he gradually disappeared from the world's sight. Some say he was in seclusion, preparing to undergo the tribulation to become an immortal."
"Some say he was seriously injured at sea and has been in seclusion recuperating ever since."
Chu Mo frowned slightly, puzzled, and asked:
"Even if he goes out to sea to search for some ancient ruins or treasures, or gets injured as a result, it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with that, does it?"
Jiang Jiren shook his head slightly.
"If that were all, it wouldn't be a big deal, but he went to the forbidden sea in the Western Regions!"
"Most importantly, he had actually secretly left seclusion two years ago. Logically speaking, there was no need to hide this."
"But Shangguan Feihong's reaction just now was obviously a bit strange, and their remaining spirit boat also broke down two years ago?"
"Didn't Zheng Jingnian say that he also obtained his biography of ancient ruins two years ago?"
At this point, Jiang Jiren turned to look at Chu Mo with a serious expression and asked earnestly:
"Do you think it's possible that a second person knows?"
Chu Mo's eyes widened, and his heart skipped a beat.
Holy crap!
Could it be such a coincidence?
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