After all supplies and personnel were prepared, Chen Ping, Lu Shu, Linafiel, and the other members of the delegation boarded the superior artifact-level cruise ship named "Calamity Traveler." With the activation command given, the ship released powerful energy fluctuations and slowly sailed away from the location where the Heart of the Divine Island was docked.
On board the "Disaster Cruiser," everyone experienced unprecedented speed and comfort. The ship's interior was luxurious and fully equipped, offering not only excellent living conditions but also advanced navigation systems and defensive devices.
Chen Ping carefully examined the "Calamity Traveler," built by Huo Huo, and became increasingly convinced that it had borrowed design concepts from certain modern transportation tools. Although its structure and functions were more refined and powerful as a divine artifact, many details and effects undoubtedly bore obvious traces of imitation. He smiled inwardly; Huo Huo must have sourced them from the Warship Paradise.
The delegation led by Chen Ping consisted of approximately one thousand people. While this number would be considered quite large by most people, it seemed rather sparse for the "Huoyou," a ship capable of holding tens of thousands. However, this size perfectly aligned with the Heart of the Divine Island's initial intention of keeping the trip low-key yet highly efficient.
After all, Chen Ping and his group were there to do business, not to fight. Why bring so many people with them? Even now, there are over a thousand people, most of whom are still on the ship.
Half a day later, there were noticeably more ships in the surrounding waters, all seemingly heading to the central island group of the Illusionary Mist Alliance. The enormous, novel, and magnificent Huoyou immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Chen Ping: "There are quite a lot of people."
Lina Fiel smiled and said, "After all, it's the headquarters of the Illusionary Mist Alliance, so there must be a lot of people coming and going."
Lu Shu stroked his beard and said, "Look, we've arrived."
Upon hearing this, everyone looked over, and what first caught their eye were countless huge floating islands, beneath which was a giant island that looked no different from the mainland.
These floating islands, like aerial cities suspended on the sea, are arranged in a staggered pattern, connected by bridges or special teleportation devices, forming bustling metropolises in the sky. Below this spectacular floating archipelago lies a vast group of land islands, with rolling hills and lush greenery, indistinguishable from the mainland.
Chen Ping: "Let's go, let's dock the Huoyou in the port."
Guided by the pilot ship, the Huoyou smoothly entered the huge port and successfully docked.
Although the Calamity Traveler is large, there are many ships in this port that are even larger than the Calamity Traveler. Judging from the insignia on the ship, it should be a ship of the Illusionary Mist Alliance.
After the Huoyou docked, Chen Ping, Lu Shu, and Linafeier, along with many elven guards, disembarked.
The dense crowds around the port are a testament to its prosperity.
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Chen Ping, Linafil, and their companions mingled in the bustling crowds of Illusion Mist City. Although they traveled in groups, their small or individual groups did not stand out in this vibrant metropolis that brought together countless races and cultures. On the streets, elves, dwarves, giants, humans, and other races moved about in an endless stream.
People are either busy haggling in the market, exploring the mysteries of knowledge in academic halls, or leisurely enjoying various delicacies and art performances in the streets and alleys.
Chen Ping: "It's really lively here. Let's take a look around first, and then get to work."
Linafil, Deer Tree, and Snake Ruojia all nodded in agreement. Linafil smiled and replied, "Indeed, since we've come to such a bustling place as Illusion Mist City, we might as well familiarize ourselves with the environment and local customs first. Perhaps we can even gain some unexpected information from conversations on the streets and alleys."
Lu Shu stroked his beard and said with deep feeling, "You're right. The best way to understand a place is to immerse yourself in it."
Although Serpent King was taciturn, he nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with the group's decision. Thus, the group began their stroll through Illusion Mist City, admiring the various architectural styles and savoring the dazzling array of delicacies.
As they strolled around, Deer Tree, Linafil, Serpent Rhodes, and the others started working, while Chen Ping continued to walk leisurely, accompanied by four elven guards.
As Chen Ping wandered around, he suddenly noticed a large group of people gathered in one place. Curious, he walked over, and the four elven guards quickly followed.
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"Come, come, come all! Come and see! Freshly baked scallops, come and take a look!"
The shopkeeper was making a lot of noise, attracting many people to stop in front of his shop.
Seeing that there were about enough people, the shopkeeper opened the door and called out, "Everyone come in and have a look! These are freshly salvaged abyssal shells from the deep sea. First come, first served, limited quantities available!"
Chen Ping was drawn by the shopkeeper's unique shouts and walked towards the shop with interest. Four elven guards followed closely behind, maintaining a safe distance to ensure his safety. Although they knew the island lord's power, it didn't diminish their determination to protect him.
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping, who had just walked over, muttered, "A treasure hidden in the abyss? Interesting. Let's go in and take a look."
The shopkeeper, a shrewd businessman, noticed a flicker of delight in Chen Ping and his group's eyes upon their arrival. He knew these seemingly extraordinary customers might bring in a substantial transaction. He enthusiastically introduced them to Chen Ping: "Young master, you've come at the perfect time! This batch of Abyssal Shells is an extremely rare treasure. They live in the deep sea of the Abyss Ocean, containing powerful energy and unknown secrets. Each one has been carefully selected, and the quantity is limited; once you miss it, you may never encounter another like it."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping found it even more intriguing and decided to go inside the shop to investigate and see what was so special about these abyss-hidden shells. Many people around noticed the commotion and gathered around, joining in the search for this mysterious item.
Led by the shopkeeper, Chen Ping was surprised to find that the store was quite spacious. He quickly spotted the abyssal shells, each one enormous. The smallest was over a meter long, while the largest was nearly tens of meters long, making them very conspicuous.
Chen Ping looked around at the densely packed Abyss Shells, at least tens of thousands of them. Many of the people who had followed him in had already begun to examine and select Abyss Shells.
"Open the shell! Someone's opening a shell, let's go check it out."
Chen Ping turned his head and saw a group of people gathered together, watching the person who bought the Abyss Shell open the shell.
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