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Back on the Da Fu, Zhao Sheng immediately summoned everyone for a short meeting.

Regarding the question of where the Da Fu should head next, there was unanimous agreement among the members - they all requested to first head to Zhi Ao Island.

The most important reason for this was the numerous Alien Sea Demon Thieves in the Outer Star Sea; if they encountered any Demon Pirate Group, they would find it extremely difficult to defend themselves.

"Then set course for Zhi Ao Island!"

With Zhao Sheng's final decision, the Da Fu turned around, pushing aside the water, and sailed swiftly toward the northwest. Stay updated via empire

Four days later, to the cheers of Hai Lan'er and others, the Da Fu finally arrived at Zhi Ao Island.

After the Treasure Ship docked at the pier, an early arrival dock Manager promptly came to the ship's side.

Without any need for urging, this person promptly and diligently processed the registration procedures for Zhao Sheng and the other six to go ashore.

In the Shattered Star Sea, it was an iron law that ships must register when they arrive at an island. This rule served many purposes, the most important of which was to prevent Magic Thieves or the Sea Clan from infiltrating the islands.

In the previous Great Beast Tide Wars, there had been many occasions where spies and traitors infiltrated the spirit islands, leading to their downfall.

The most noticeable and severe incident was the submersion of Dragon Head Island a thousand years ago, where, due to someone's actions, tens of millions of lives on the island became sacrifices to the ocean.

The Da Fu was too distinctive, and those who frequently mingled at the docks could tell at a glance that this ship was a Whale Hunting Treasure Ship, which must have a Foundation Establishment Immortal Master onboard. No one dared to treat them negligently.

After all, the Island Master of Zhi Ao Island was also of Foundation Establishment Cultivation. When a Foundation Establishment Cultivator arrived on this island, those below must pay great attention and must not fail in courtesy.

However, after the Manager had completed the registration, he secretly thought it was strange - why were there only seven people on the ship and the leader, a young man with Blue Eyes, did not look like a high-level Foundation Establishment expert at all.

Strange, very strange!

This person secretly took note of this matter, planning to report to his superiors immediately afterwards.

After the Manager left, Zhao Sheng stood on the deck, silently observing the pier and everything on the island, which gave him the impression that the pier was large, but the ships were not, the pier and the streets were quite bustling, at least there were many people.

For a huge ship like the Da Fu, there were only two of that size on this pier. Ships slightly smaller numbered less than ten, and as for the other smaller vessels, there were dozens, if not hundreds, too insignificant to mention.

Zhao Sheng was observing his surroundings, unaware that he too was being watched in secret.

In a private room on the third floor of a tavern close to the dock, a noble young master dressed in purple leaned by the window, gazing far off at the Da Fu and just happened to take in Zhao Sheng and the others.

"Tsk tsk! Today Zhi Ao Island actually has a Whale Hunting Treasure Ship arriving. I wonder if this ship caught any Spirit Whales? Recently, spirit whale meat is very sought after."

Dong Zheng clicked his tongue in wonder as he mumbled to himself, contemplating how to make a small fortune.

He was a direct descendant of the third generation in the Dong family, a Four Spirit Roots Cultivator with Qi Refining Third Layer. The Dong family was one of the Foundation Establishment Families on Zhi Ao Island. The family elder was not only the Island Master of the island but also the leader among the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators guarding the island, with cultivation at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

Li Ziqi, with a smile, addressed Dong Zheng: "Brother Dong, don't be anxious! This Treasure Ship has a Foundation Establishment Cultivator aboard. Ancestor Dong and my Master will certainly host the other party. Just a casual mention and the amount they let slip from their hands will be enough for us to eat our fill."

Hearing this, Dong Zheng had an epiphany and slapped the table excitedly, "Brother Li is right! We must report this to the Ancestor quickly."

As he spoke, he shouted outward.

"Come here!"

"Hold on!" Li Ziqi immediately stopped him.

Seeing Dong Zheng look over, Li Ziqi said, "It would be best to first find out the background, name, and the information on the people aboard the ship. The more detailed, the better. Only then can we take targeted measures."

"Brother Li is indeed more thoughtful!"

After Dong Zheng expressed his admiration, he turned his head to command the underling who entered the private room to go out and investigate the news of the Da Fu.

Before long, the dock manager was led into the private room.

Upon seeing Dong Zheng and Li Ziqi, the two young masters, the manager knelt down with a thud and in the face of their questions, he didn't dare to conceal a thing, spilling everything he knew.

Learning that there were only seven people on the Da Fu, Dong Zheng and Li Ziqi were very surprised and instantly realized something was amiss.

If it was...

After sending away the manager, the two sat in silence for a moment before Dong Zheng spoke with a playful tone, "Brother Li, what do you think of this matter?"

Li Ziqi said gravely, "We mustn't be careless! Let's find out more first."

"Right! In any case, that ship isn't going anywhere for the time being. If it's a dragon crossing the river, we'll give it due respect, but if it's a lame shrimp? Hehe!... You must know that the Outer Star Sea is not peaceful!"

On the other hand, Zhao Sheng was unaware that someone had already started to target the Da Fu.

Out of caution, Zhao Sheng promised a handsome reward to Yan Kai and Zou Li, instructing them to keep watch over the other three at the Qi Refining Early Stage, not allowing them to leave the ship.

After that, he found Hai Lan'er and asked her about the next steps, or more precisely, how to handle the Da Fu as well as the whale meat, blubber, and bones on board.

Without Hai Dafu to oversee things, Hai Lan'er alone couldn't manage the Da Fu, even with Zhao Sheng's help. Besides, he had no such aspirations.

Although Hai Lan'er was beautiful and well-endowed, she was not brainless; she had long considered the fate of the Da Fu.

In her hands, the Da Fu was like a child holding gold in a bustling market, bound to attract wolves and tigers at any moment.

Therefore, when Zhao Sheng asked about it, Hai Lan'er readily shared her thoughts without hesitation.

It turned out that Hai Dafu and his daughter hailed from the Xu Clan, and Hai Lan'er's suggestion was to affiliate the Da Fu with the elders of her branch and thus obtain their protection.

The Xu Clan was one of the indigenous tribes of the Shattered Star Sea, known for the unity and solidarity amongst its members, who were bound by blood and settled together.

The Xu Clan members usually sailed the seas, hunting sea beasts as their main occupation, and rarely resided on islands, thus earning them the title of "Sea People."

Zhao Sheng, observing Hai Lan'er's prethought plans, felt that her considerations were very thorough.

So he said no more.

He had already made up his mind that once this matter was handled, he would quickly return to the Central Continent, dig up the backups left from his previous life, and then strive to advance to Foundation Establishment as soon as possible.

That afternoon, Zhao Sheng accompanied Hai Lan'er off the ship and onto Zhi Ao Island.

Upon reaching a bustling workshop district on the island, Hai Lan'er walked down two streets and quickly located their destination, the Sea Treasure Pavilion.

The Sea Treasure Pavilion was a shop specializing in the sale of marine treasures and had branches on each spirit island across the Shattered Star Sea. Its hidden owner was the Xu Clan.

As soon as Hai Lan'er entered the Sea Treasure Pavilion, she immediately caught the attention of the store owner.

Because flaming red hair was the most distinctive feature of the Xu Clan's cultivators.

Not wanting to neglect an Immortal Master from his own clan, the store owner promptly presented himself and kindly led the two to the backyard.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

An hour later, Hai Lan'er left the Sea Treasure Pavilion with a smiling face.

Just now, she had sent the matter of the Da Fu back to Thousand Boat City through special channels.

At the latest within half a month, or as soon as three or four days, the elders would receive the message, and by then, they would surely send someone to Zhi Ao Island to take over the Da Fu.