I Go to the High Seas for Fishing But Get Hunted by an Aircraft Carrier-Chapter 984 - 983: It’s Too Hard to Get By!

After all, Tianhai City is the core territory of Tianhai City, and there are surely many strong cultivators hidden within. Ye Chen doesn't want to court trouble just yet.

"Young Hero Ye, it's your first time in Tianhai City, right? If you're not sure where to find some interesting spots, just let me know. I'd be happy to be your guide!"

"Thank you, no need. You go ahead and take care of your own affairs; I'll just wander around on my own!" Ye Chen replied.

"Alright then, go ahead. If anything comes up, just look for me!" The old man said.

Ye Chen nodded and then rode his flying sword towards another direction of Tianhai City.

Ye Chen wandered the streets of Tianhai City, observing as he searched for opportunities, though he didn't stop moving.

The vast expanse of Tianhai City had him walking for around two hours without finding any clues.

A bit frustrated, Ye Chen realized that his purpose in coming to Tianhai City this time might be thwarted once again.

"No, I must find a way to obtain a token; otherwise, surviving in Tianhai City is truly difficult." Ye Chen mused to himself.

Inside Tianhai City, although there were no Ancient Martial Artists stationed, there was no shortage of cultivators. If it weren't for the weaker strength of those cultivators, a war might have already broken out!

"Right, I've heard there's a relic in Tianhai City, supposedly with some heavenly treasures!"

"That's a place not to miss. If I can get those heavenly treasures, my cultivation level might break through to the Golden Core Stage, or even the Nascent Soul Stage. By then, even if a cultivator at the Primordial Spirit Stage attacks, I can put up a fight!"

Thinking of this, Ye Chen's eyes lit up. However, when considering the Primordial Spirit Stage cultivators, he felt a bit timid as his own cultivation was still too weak.

"Forget it, I should search around more before deciding!"

"With Tianhai City's size, finding opportunities is easier said than done!" Ye Chen shook his head helplessly.

This situation was expected, but Ye Chen wasn't worried. After all, he had plenty of time to take his time searching.

At that moment, Ye Chen suddenly felt something soft under his foot. Looking down, he realized a corpse lay beneath him, covered entirely in fresh blood.

"Hmm? Why does this corpse seem familiar? Could it be..." Ye Chen frowned, deep in thought.

"The deceased's identity has been determined. Time of death was around five o'clock in the morning. Cause of death unknown, likely poison, and the condition of the body is very tragic, covered in wounds!" The old man glanced at the corpse and said.

Hearing this, Ye Chen was secretly shocked. Someone died of poisoning right in Tianhai City—this is a major case! This deceased was no ordinary person!

"However, there's no smell of poison on his clothes. It's likely he got drunk and fell into a swamp and died. Also, he wasn't carrying any weapons, suggesting no significant background or reliance; best not to make this a big fuss!" The old man continued.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen nodded, "Thank you for the advice, elder. I will remember it!"

Afterward, the old man flew into the sky and left.

Watching the old man disappear in the distance, Ye Chen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Earlier, he thought he might encounter some danger, but now it seemed he was just being overly suspicious.

However, this couldn't entirely be blamed on Ye Chen because he didn't know how the corpse ended up dead!

"Could he have been murdered? Or was it suicide? No way, a place like Tianhai City doesn't lack masters. Even if a high-level cultivator wanted to commit suicide, it would be hard to accomplish!"

"So, who exactly is this person? In a city as big as Tianhai, finding out the identity of one dead person isn't easy. I might as well search slowly."

After contemplating, Ye Chen didn't hesitate and directly left.

This scene attracted the side glances of a group of passersby!

"Is he a newcomer? Perhaps from out of town?"

"Probably not. Look at his attire; he seems like a young master from a prominent family, but I've never seen such a person before. I wonder what he's here for."

Ye Chen showed no trace of spiritual power, appearing not at all like a cultivator, more like an ordinary human, only his clothing differed from other cultivators!

No wonder. In Tianhai City, aside from the Ancient Martial Artists, only some loose cultivators remain. These loose cultivators aren't strong enough and naturally don't have much wealth, so they dress in ordinary casual wear.

The cultivators, on the other hand, are different. Their clothes are incredibly valuable, and the aura they exude is extremely powerful, beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Soon, Ye Chen arrived at a three-story building that, though not lavish from the outside, had a large stone tablet in the central hall.

On the stone tablet was inscribed: Tianhai City, Tianhai Academy!

"Tianhai Academy!"

"This Tianhai Academy should belong to a sect power. I wonder if they have any cultivation techniques?"

Ye Chen's eyes flickered slightly.

In Tianhai City, there are three major sects: Tianshui Sect, Sky Dragon Sect, and Tianxuan Sect, all focusing on cultivation. However, Tianhai Academy specializes in supplementary cultivation, leading to a considerable number of cultivation powers, such as the Tianshui Sect, belonging here.

Among the three major sects, Tianhai Academy is considered a middle-tier power, but the cultivators here are all very formidable.

In Tianhai City, there are also demon cultivators whose strength often exceeds disciples of the three major sects; however, these demon cultivators don't have the courage to provoke the cultivators here.

The cultivators here are top-notch experts in the cultivation world; once provoked, they might not even know how they died.

At the entrance of Tianhai Academy, two cultivators stood guard, exuding strong vibrations of true qi.

Yet, Ye Chen showed no unusual emotions; instead, he pulled out a million-dollar check from his pocket and handed it to the two cultivators.

"Excuse me, brothers, does Tianhai Academy have any cultivation manuals or techniques?" Ye Chen asked with a smile.

The two cultivators glanced at the million-dollar check, then tossed it into a nearby trash bin.

"Are you from out of town?"

"Judging by your attire, you're not an ordinary person. So, are you hoping to cultivate at Tianhai Academy?"

Seeing this, Ye Chen was taken aback. Tianhai Academy even had restrictions on their cultivation techniques.

However, he felt somewhat relieved.

Because the rule at Tianhai Academy is that without special conditions, cultivation is not allowed.

Nevertheless, Tianhai Academy is a sacred site for cultivation, and he's unsure if any cultivation techniques are present here.

Ye Chen nodded, saying: "I came from outside; I'm a Qi Refining Second Realm cultivator. Due to the rarity of cultivation techniques, I came here hoping for some luck. Could I obtain a cultivation technique?"

"Hmph, you want to cultivate techniques? Without specific conditions, you cannot practice the techniques!" the two cultivators said coldly.

"Uh... Then I wonder, what are the special conditions at Tianhai Academy?" Ye Chen asked.

"Special conditions? Hmph, we're tired of hearing such questions. You'd best not think about it!"

"This is the best cultivation place in Tianhai City and the best gathering spot for cultivators. The cultivation sites here not only have spiritual power far surpassing the outside world, but they also have spirit fruits, various spirit grass, and spirit veins. Wouldn't you call that a special condition?"

Hearing their explanation, Ye Chen understood, though he wasn't interested in cultivation techniques. He only hoped to acquire some spirit fruits and grass.

"I wonder, could I enter to have a look?" Ye Chen asked again.

"No, we are not allowed to let strangers inside, or we'll face punishment!"