It's not like Suri had never seen the sea before. He grew up on the southern coast, and there was a beautiful beach near his school. He spent many wonderful times there, playing with friends and classmates, collecting shells. He also once watched the sunrise at the beach with his parents, a beautiful sight he will never forget.
However, this was his first time seeing the ocean from this angle. He stood before the emerald window of the Spirit Fish Shuttle, looking down at the sea below. The water was so blue, so deep, it seemed as if there was no bottom. The waves crashed against the rocks, creating a roar that made him feel the power of nature.
Su Rui took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and listened quietly to the sound of the waves, as if he could hear the heartbeat of the sea. He felt his heart become more open and free.
Rumor has it that the South China Sea contains three thousand islands, dotted across the vast expanse. This is also where unorthodox sects thrive, their schools as numerous as the silt of the Ganges. Of course, there's also a major sect known as the Nanhai Putuo Sect. Rumor has it that this sect was founded by a Bodhisattva who practiced both Buddhism and Taoism. He maintains a phalanx of dragon-like Taoist soldiers, suppressing the entire South China Sea with unparalleled power. Such strength is considered quite formidable among the many major sects.
The location of the Langya Immortal Mansion is among the three thousand islands, near a place called Luoshen Gou. It is usually closed, and you cannot find the immortal mansion even if you dry up the entire sea. But once it is opened, people within a hundred miles can see it, but whether they can enter is another matter.
Rumor has it that the Qingcheng Sect's inheritance primarily comes from the Langya Immortal Mansion. As for why the Langya Immortal Mansion is in the South Sea and not in the Qingcheng Sect? Su Rui doesn't know. There doesn't seem to be any record of it in the Sutra Library. This makes Su Rui a little confused now. He has a few guesses: either the Langya Immortal Mansion ran away on its own, or the Qingcheng Sect's founder inherited the inheritance from there and fled to the Qingcheng Sect to establish it. In any case, these two possibilities are the most likely. What is the true truth? I'm afraid only the Qingcheng Sect's ancestor, who has already ascended to the Earthly Immortal Realm, can know.
Along the way, Su Rui and Shi Yi encountered no danger or obstacles, successfully arriving at the South China Sea more than half a month ahead of schedule. Gazing at the endless blue sea, Su Rui's heart was filled with anticipation and excitement, while Shi Yi looked relaxed, as if he had a clear plan for this mission.
It was estimated that it would take about ten days to reach Luoshengou, which meant they had plenty of time to prepare and rest. Therefore, the two decided to rest on shore for two days before going out to sea, so that they could better adapt to the sea environment and also check their equipment and boat to make sure everything was ready.
Shi Yi skillfully piloted the Spirit Fish Shuttle and stopped outside a large coastal city called Qiongzhou. It was a bustling port city, bustling with people.
Su Rui and Shi Yi jumped off the shuttle, set up their swords, and flew into Qiongzhou City. They wandered through the city, taking in the atmosphere and culture of this grand city. The streets were lined with various cloth shops, restaurants, and other businesses, bustling with people.
Although Qiongzhou City still belonged to the territory of the Western Tang Dynasty and its maritime trade was still quite good, due to its remote location, few important figures in the Western Tang Dynasty were willing to come here. Therefore, most of the officials in Qiongzhou City were exiled.
Regardless of the origins and backgrounds of these officials, it is truly not easy for them to manage this frontier area so prosperously.
Su Rui walked on the street and saw many pedestrians whose appearance and clothing were full of primitive and wild barbaric atmosphere. They were talking and trading with the Han people at ease, which seemed very harmonious.
However, more barbarians were setting up stalls, some selling various exotic fruits, with coconuts and bananas being among the most prominent ones; some were selling various bones, animal teeth, and animal claws, which were extremely novel; and some were selling various live animals, such as pythons, colorful-tailed pheasants, and cubs of wild beasts. If someone who practiced the Soul Taming Technique was here, he would definitely be very happy.
Su Rui even saw someone walking through the streets with a small gray elephant. Although the person's clothes were in the style of a southern barbarian, the fabric was of high quality, and there was a colorful feather on the crown on his head. It was obvious that he came from an extraordinary family.
The two strolled around for a while, found an inn along the street that looked quite busy, had a novel and nutritious insect meal, and then each booked a room to rest.
Before closing the door, Shi Yi stopped Su Rui and told him that he would be in the city for the next two days to deal with some affairs and relationships left over from his previous reincarnation. He let Su Rui move freely for the next two days, and after he came back, they would head to Langya Immortal Palace together.
Su Rui arrived in this foreign country, attracted by the local customs and people, and was thinking of staying for two more days to experience it more deeply. At this time, Shi Yi's invitation was just what he wanted. He asked Shi Yi if he needed his help. After receiving a negative answer, Su Rui happily said goodbye to Shi Yi and looked forward to the next journey.
That night, Su Rui was immersed in a state of meditation when he suddenly heard a strange noise outside the window, interrupting his practice. Startled, he woke up from his meditation, thinking, "It's the middle of the night, maybe a thief has broken in?" He thought, "Mind your own business," but then he thought, "Just wait and see what's going on, and don't get involved."
So, Su Rui quietly opened the window and climbed out. There was no one on night watch in this area, so Su Rui guessed it was around 3:00 AM. He looked up and saw a group of people chasing a white light under the bright moonlight. The light flickered, as if fleeing from something. Curious, Su Rui decided to follow and see.
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