The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2526 The Holy Son Busy Harvesting Pearls
"A pit?"

The guard explained politely, "On the west side of the market island, a row of large pits has been dug. When the spiritual energy tide comes, many people hide inside and use magical artifacts to create barriers to resist the spiritual energy tide. Although there will still be the influence of the tide in the pits, the power will be much weaker."

Lin Chen suddenly realized: "During the spiritual energy tide, everyone hides in the pit?"

The guard replied, "The number of pits is limited; not everyone can hide inside."

"Why not just dig more pits?"

Lin Chen subconsciously finished speaking, but seeing the strange expression on the guard's face, he suddenly realized something and widened his eyes, saying, "You can't just dig anywhere?"

The guard replied, "This island is only so big. If everyone comes and digs around, the island will probably be dug up in no time. Besides, if everyone digs pits, how can we do business on this island?"

Lin Chen understood.

Monopolists, who want to squeeze every last drop out of everyone's pockets, how could they possibly let everyone eat well, sleep soundly, and be free from the disturbances of spiritual energy tides?

Perhaps they've already prepared their explanations, such as, "You sinners, you've been sent here to be punished for your mistakes, not to find a hole in the ground to sit in and sleep or cultivate in peace!"

How can you get here without enduring hardship?
Can't handle hardship?

If you can't endure hardship, then go die!

Lin Chen was silent for a few seconds, then asked, "Then who can live in the pit?"

"turn."

The guard replied, "You can register at the Market Island Management Committee, then queue up. When it's your turn, you can enter and stay there for a day. The rest of the time, you just have to hold up the barrier outside and tough it out."

“There are patrol personnel on the island. Anyone caught digging a hole will be executed.”

Lin Chen understood; this was the hope that the managers were giving to everyone.

If you want a mule to run fast, you have to hang a carrot in front of it.

These managed pits are similar in nature to carrots, and it must be said that the Kuta Sea is truly dark.

Those who come here are prisoners exiled by the Sea God Cult; the rulers here don't treat them like human beings at all.

The empty market was bustling with activity; some vendors were hawking their wares, others were calling out to form groups, and still others sat cross-legged on the ground, motionless like statues…

Lin Chen toured the entire island and saw the pit the guard had mentioned. Finally, he returned to Wei's Pharmacy.

Everyone here is a mortal exiled by the Sea God Cult. Perhaps a few, like Luo Binggang's daughter and Shangguan Wenyin, were persecuted and sent here, but most are sinners who violated the cult's rules. Lin Chen is merely a passerby and has no intention of changing anything.

He's a Great Immortal; it's already a miracle he can protect himself.

Lin Chen settled down comfortably at the Wei family's pharmacy, focusing on refining pills and resting each day, and going out for a walk every morning.

A month passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Chen went out for a stroll again and saw Luo Binggang standing not far from the restaurant entrance as he passed by.

Lin Chen was overjoyed and walked up to Luo Binggang.

Luo Binggang's eyes lit up when he saw Lin Chen. Just as he was about to speak, Lin Chen said, "Don't rush, let's talk outside."

The two left the crowd and went to a secluded corner. Only then did Lin Chen ask, "Any news?"

Luo Binggang nodded: "Yes, someone saw the Holy Son appear on the sea north of Red Stone Island half a month ago. He seems to be living on a ship..."

Redstone Island?

Luo Binggang explained, "It's one of the small islands in the Land of Exile. Because all the reefs on the island are deep red, it's called Red Stone Island. The waters where the Holy Son is located are quite deep, but there are many sea clams in that area. I suspect the Holy Son was harvesting sea clams there, but I don't know if he's still there now..."

Lin Chen frowned and asked, "How long will it take to get to Redstone Island?"

"Three days!"

Lin Chen did a quick mental calculation and said without hesitation, "Wait for me, we're going to Redstone Island!"

Lin Chen returned to Wei Family Pharmacy, found Steward Sang, and told him that he had to leave for a while and that he could give him some pills in advance in exchange for a vacation. Steward Sang readily agreed.

No matter where you go, as long as you hand over the pills on time, that's fine!
Even if you run away, I won't lose out!

Lin Chen used to have extra finished pills from refining pills every day. He didn't exchange them for rewards, but kept them all. Now they came in handy.

After receiving ten days' worth of medicinal herbs, Lin Chen handed over ten days' worth of pills in exchange for a ten-day vacation.

Manager Sang was quite surprised. Lin Chen could store enough for ten days instead of a month's worth of pills. That meant that he was producing one-third more finished products every day. The success rate of pills was too high.

Moreover, the quality of the pills Lin Chen handed over was much higher, which shows that Lin Chen's pill-refining skills were very strong!
This kid is worth keeping a close eye on. Even after he finishes his sentence and leaves the Bitter Sea, we can still try to recruit him into the Wei family. With his alchemy skills, he'll definitely be of use.

Having been granted a vacation, Lin Chen hurriedly left Market Island with Mo Binggang and headed towards Red Stone Island.

(End of this chapter)