Ling Tian Sword God-Chapter 856 - 854: Setting Sail

The Jianghu guests who were discussing did not notice that someone had already approached from behind, and suddenly felt a chill sweep over them.

"Who's there?"

A scar-faced Jianghu guest suddenly turned around, only to see a very young face.

Whoosh!

Just as he was about to speak, this figure in front of him disappeared without a trace, and calmly sat down on the seat next to them.

"An expert!"

The three of them felt a shiver in their hearts. Among them, one had reached the Sky Apex Realm, but the mysterious person in front was clearly not an ordinary expert of that realm.

"I just heard you mentioned the Witch Fiend Sect, what connection does the Blood Wolf Pirate Group have with it?"

Ling Chen asked lightly.

"Your Excellency must have just arrived in Xuzhou, not even knowing about the Blood Wolf Pirate Group."

The three Jianghu guests, realizing Ling Chen's unfathomable strength, were very respectful. Seeing Ling Chen nod slightly, they continued, "The Blood Wolf Pirate Group is a powerful pirate gang active in the East Sea. Most members of this pirate group are Desolate Island Barbarians, both fierce and brutal. It's said their leader is a top Sky Apex strongman, named Lu Yuanzhi, who wields a trident and practices the Nine Refining Snake Infant Gong. He has been cultivating on Eastern Wilderness Island for many years, with profound skills."

"As for the Witch Fiend Sect, it's a sinister sect spreading in the Four Wilderness. They worship some ancient Witch God and preach teachings about soul reincarnation and three cycles of life and death. They've been banned by Empress Yunyao for many years. Yet recently, they've been stirring up trouble again in the East Sea. It seems likely the Blood Wolf Pirate Group was fostered by the Witch Fiend Sect."

"With the support of the Witch Fiend Sect, Lu Yuanzhi holds the Imperial Court in contempt. It's said he often absorbs boys under thirteen to train, which is extremely evil."

Hearing these words, Ling Chen was slightly surprised, "The Blood Wolf Pirate Group is so savage, yet the Swordsaint Family remained inactive? Why not cross the sea to annihilate them?"

"After all, Xuzhou is the foundation of the Swordsaint Family, they certainly won't sit idly by. More than ten years ago, they launched a large-scale operation against the Witch Fiend Sect, deploying the Three Sword Saints to battle them at the farthest reaches of the East Sea."

"Oh? What was the outcome?"

Ling Chen raised an eyebrow. The deployment of the Three Sword Saints against the Witch Fiend Sect, yet it didn't result in its annihilation?

"No one knew the exact process of that battle, but the result was that the Three Sword Saints returned severely injured. Their subordinates suffered heavy casualties, causing a severe loss of vitality energy for the Swordsaint Family, and they haven't acted further for over a decade, whereas the Witch Fiend Sect continues to wreak havoc on the East Sea."

One of the Jianghu guests sighed and shook his head.

"The Witch Fiend Sect is indeed formidable, not to be underestimated."

Ling Chen mused with a solemn face, nodding. The Witch Fiend Sect is indeed savage, with the Three Sword Saints suffering a crushing defeat, its power may rival the Nine Great Families.

"Young hero, for now, it's best not to venture to the East Sea. Although your skills are strong, such a place is extremely perilous, caution is urged."

Another Jianghu guest also advised.

"I understand the general situation, thank you for your information. Here's your reward."

With a wave of his hand, Ling Chen sent out three Spirit Nurturing Pills, landing them in the hands of the three men.

"Spirit Nurturing Pills!"

The three were startled, as these pills for cultivation by top Sky Apex strongmen were of significant value to them.

Yet, when they wanted to express their gratitude, Ling Chen's figure had already disappeared from their sight, nowhere to be seen.

As he exited from the doorway, a graceful woman in blue walked toward him, brushing past him. The two seemed to sense each other's presence, turning simultaneously, then slightly froze.

"This place is indeed a gathering of hidden talents."

Feeling the sharp aura emanating from the blue-dressed woman, Ling Chen was secretly amazed. Dongcang City wasn't a major city, yet such a powerful young talent appeared here.

This person was likely an expert from the northern listing of the Hidden Dragon List.

The Hidden Dragon List was divided into southern and northern listings, though there was no hierarchy between them. However, the south covered only the Three States while the north spanned the Six States. Therefore, the quantity of geniuses was greater in the north.

Overall, the northern list was slightly stronger than the southern list.

Despite Ling Chen's astonishment, the blue-dressed woman was equally surprised. To encounter a young talent similar to herself in this small place like Dongcang City, and someone she didn't recognize.

The blue-dressed woman cupped her fists toward Ling Chen, "I am Lan Xingling. May I ask for Your Excellency's name?"

"Dustless."

Since coming to the Nine Provinces Land, Ling Chen hadn't used the name Dustless. Now, facing this stranger, not knowing whether she was friend or foe, he wouldn't easily reveal his real name and thus used this alias temporarily.

"Dustless?"

Lan Xingling furrowed her brows. She had never heard this name before. Even among the rising stars of the southern Hidden Dragon List, she knew most names, but none was called Dustless.

She was a bit skeptical, suspecting that Ling Chen might be using a pseudonym. But there's nothing wrong with using a pseudonym, as traveling causes everyone to be cautious.

"Miss Lan, I have matters to attend to, so I must take my leave."

Ling Chen cupped his fists toward her, "Until next time."

He then turned and left.

"Interesting. This person is definitely remarkable, yet deliberately concealing his identity. Seeing his hurried demeanor, heading east, could it be that he shares the same objective as mine?"

Lan Xingling pondered with her chin resting on her hand.

Her footsteps light, she leisurely followed him.

The east coast of Xuzhou is a vast bay, with a bustling port nestled in its heart.

Donghua Port.

After gathering information about the Witch Fiend Sect, Ling Chen hastened to this Donghua Port, preparing to set sail to search for the Witch Fiend Sect's whereabouts.

Upon reaching the coastal street on the outskirts of Donghua Port, where various merchant flags fluttered in the wind, different trade caravans lined the streets.

"The White Dragon Trading Company is hiring experts to provide protection, requiring one hundred Grand Master realm individuals at ten thousand Heavenly Origin Pills each, and five at the Sky Apex Realm, each rewarded with five hundred Spirit Nurturing Pills, with one-fifth of the payment upfront, and the remainder upon reaching the destination."

"The Qingfeng Pavilion is hiring experts for a sea voyage, with generous rewards dependent on one's skills…"

The street was packed with trade caravans, numbering over dozens, all needing to conduct overseas commerce. However, with the Blood Wolf Pirate Group's frequent appearances, fears were heightened. Consequently, these caravans had no choice but to spend high amounts on recruiting experts as guardians for their fleets.

The more perilous the route, the higher the profit. If they could ensure a safe return, the costs of protection wouldn't matter much to them at all.