Sea Cultivation: Giant Ships and Heavy Artillery Knock on the Door to All Races

Chapter 277 Listening Wind Pavilion, Target: Chu Junhao!
Whether looking at the beautiful female manager of the restaurant or at Jiang Nanyan's departing figure, Xiaoshan's eyes showed no lust, only a thirst for power and a sense of triumph at the success of his plan.

Tianji Wheel
We've been at Cangxia Mountain for about 20 days now, which is a bit longer than planned. Because of the high turnover rate of goods, most of the goods in the warehouse are now local Cangxia Mountain products. Although the ship is still doing well, the profit margin is not high anymore.

Many ship crew members believed that the Tianji could have left long ago, but they couldn't interfere with the decisions made by the higher-ups. They could only continue to work overtime, dragging their tired bodies, to earn money.

midnight,

The Tianji ship suddenly cleared the area, asking stranded customers to leave, and then slowly sailed away from the port, signifying that it was finally leaving Cangxia Mountain.

At the same time, Lin Qianfan took out the thirty tables of second-tier spiritual food and the corresponding thirty jars of second-tier spiritual wine to reward all the boatmen for free.

"I've seen how hard everyone has worked these past few days. Tonight, I'll treat you all to the spiritual cuisine of the Heavenly Tower in Cangxia Immortal City. But please eat within your limits and don't overeat, lest you damage your foundation!"

"Thank you for the reward, Master Thirteen!"

The whole ship cheered, sweeping away the fatigue of the past day.

For them, this feast was of such high quality that they couldn't eat too much of it and had to divide it into several meals to avoid putting a strain on their bodies. Everyone was extremely grateful.

Lin Qianfan then took out seventy jars of spirit wine and distributed them to the others. This wine was a local specialty. In the end, he kept nine hundred jars for himself.

Believe it or not, this stuff has some effects when consumed in moderation. In addition to its high-quality spiritual energy that can be refined and absorbed, it also has an extra positive promoting effect, which can improve cultivation efficiency for a period of time. You can drink a jar before each cultivation session.

It's a pity that this wine has limited effects and can only be used as an auxiliary measure. It would be great if there were a stronger version, but since it's free anyway, Lin Qianfan doesn't mind.

……

at the same time,

The Chu family's secret territory, located at the westernmost tip of the Northwest Region near the Silent Sea,

Rumble~
The fact that Chu Junhao survived the final bolt of lightning signified his successful formation of the Golden Core. However, those witnessing the ceremony could not see any joy on Chu Junhao's face.

His face was instead filled with negative emotions such as regret, resentment, unwillingness, and anger, which showed how bad his mood was.

"Junhao, don't be discouraged. A fifth-stage Golden Core is considered a very good starting point in the history of our Chu family. Perhaps you can compete for the position of clan leader in the future..."

"Uncle Nineteen, you know, my goal has never been to become the clan leader. Whoever wants to be the clan leader can be, I don't care. My goal has always been to reach the Nascent Soul stage. I want to lead the Chu family back to its peak..."

"Junhao, wake up! This is fate! You can't fight it!"

Although the Chu family had fallen on hard times, it was still a top-tier Golden Core power in the four regions of the Inner Sea. When Chu Junhao formed his Golden Core, the Chu family provided him with some very good spiritual materials for the process.
But Chu Junhao's ambitions were too great. Even though he had already advanced to the sixth level of cultivation and formed a sixth-level golden core, he was still not satisfied and tried to forcefully break through to the seventh-level golden core, attempting to defy fate.

However, forming the Golden Core is not as simple as simulating the Ascension to Heaven. He could ascend the Ascension to Heaven, but forming the Golden Core was much more difficult. Due to various factors, he failed in his attempt and ultimately exhausted himself before reaching the seventh level of the Golden Core stage. He even regressed as a result.

In the end, all that could be done was regretfully produce a fifth-stage Golden Elixir!

Perhaps in other Golden Core factions, a fifth-level Golden Core is already quite good. This means that it won't be difficult to advance to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm in the future. If there is a lucky chance, one can even try to reach the late stage of the Golden Core realm in this lifetime and become the primary target of cultivation for that faction, getting whatever one wants.

But this is the Chu family, and in the Chu family, this isn't considered a top-tier starting point. It's merely adequate, better than average, because in the Chu family, only high-grade Golden Core cultivators are worth cultivating towards the Nascent Soul stage.

The potential for a mid-grade Golden Core cultivator to advance to the Nascent Soul stage is too small to warrant the Chu family's full-fledged cultivation; in fact, the situation is completely opposite to that of other Golden Core families.
Chu Junhao will need to give back to the Chu family for the rest of his life, even if his cultivation progress is slowed down, he must prioritize the overall situation of the Chu family!

Clearly, returning to the Nascent Soul stage is the Chu family's top priority!

The Chu family's only remaining Nascent Soul seed is crucial to the Chu family's overall situation!

Therefore, Chu Junhao's fate was already sealed: to become a stepping stone for the Chu family's Nascent Soul seed, paving the way for his Nascent Soul journey!

How could the proud and arrogant Chu Junhao accept this?

"If only I had obtained a portion of Xuanqiong Jade Dew back then! I was so close just now. If I had had a portion of Xuanqiong Jade Dew, I would have definitely reached the seventh level of Golden Core. It's all Lin Qianfan's fault! It's all your fault!"

Chu Junhao once tried to get his family to help him obtain a Xuanqiong Jade Dew from the Western Regions, but the family refused after considering many factors. Chu Junhao dared not blame his family, but could only blame Lin Qianfan, who was unwilling to cooperate and even undermined his Dao heart on the Shuofeng Steps.

Surprisingly, Lin Qianfan's hurtful words actually worked!
"Uncle Nineteen, please help me investigate someone. This person is currently operating merchant ships in the four regions of the Inner Sea. Please help me find out his exact whereabouts. It is inconvenient for me to get involved in this matter, so as not to implicate the family!"

"This...isn't this inappropriate? He's still a disciple of the Martial Might Hall."

"Just a nominal disciple!"

As long as we do a clean job and leave no solid evidence, the Martial Might Hall wouldn't bother sending a Nascent Soul True Monarch to investigate a case just for a Foundation Establishment disciple, would it?

This is my obsession. I beg Uncle Nineteen to help me. As long as you kill him, I will wholeheartedly assist Junyue. I mean what I say!

"Alright, I'll go to Tingfeng Tower right now to get accurate information. As long as he dares to come to our Northwest Region, we'll make sure he can't leave!"

"Thank you, Uncle Nineteen. Be careful not to reveal your identity. The family's situation is somewhat sensitive right now, so you must not expose yourself!"

"I understand! I'll go right away!"

Chu Junhao closed his eyes, recalling Lin Qianfan's hurtful words to him on the Ascension Steps as he absorbed the Heavenly Grace and Dew:
'You have a certain chance of forming a mid-grade Golden Core, but I can block your path. Don't even dream about forming a high-grade Golden Core!'
You! Are! Not! Qualified!

You're not qualified yet.

You're not qualified yet.

You're not enough...

These words kept echoing in Chu Junhao's mind, becoming firmly established and turning into his inner demon, eroding his soul.

"Lin Qianfan, I swear I won't rest until I kill you!" Chu Junhao originally had a chance to achieve the seventh-stage Golden Core. If Lin Qianfan hadn't injured his Dao heart, he felt there was at least a 50% chance of success. If he succeeded, he could join the Martial Might Hall and receive some support from his family.

Although he is still not as outstanding as Chu Junyue, who has reached the eighth level of the Golden Core stage, he certainly won't become Chu Junhao's blood bank. He can enjoy the personal freedom that belongs solely to him, Chu Junhao, and may very well reach the pinnacle in the future.
But now everything is ruined!

He could not escape the Chu family, nor could he change his fate!
One month later,
The Tianji ship traveled from east to west in the northwest region, stopping at two small stations along the way, and continuously approaching the Silent Sea.
While Chu Junhao was thinking about Lin Qianfan, Lin Qianfan was naturally thinking about Chu Junhao as well. If Xinglan hadn't advanced, Lin Qianfan definitely wouldn't have dared to approach this direction like this; he would have returned to the Western Regions from another direction without hesitation.
But the situation is different now.

Lin Qianfan's current goal is to lure and kill Chu Junhao!
Baishazhou
A small Golden Core cultivator's territory located in the southwestern corner of the Northwest Region; this was Tianji Lun's last stop in the Northwest Region.
After passing this point, Tianji Wheel will return to the Western Regions along the edge of the Silent Sea and head to Lingji Island. I've heard that Lingji Island is quite lively right now, and Tianji Wheel has to go and join in the fun.

Within the White Sand Immortal City
In a secluded corner,

With Xinglan's help, Lin Qianfan, who had completely altered the life force, arrived in seclusion and found an inconspicuous old attic.
"We've arrived at Tingfeng Tower. I hope it won't disappoint me!"

This is a gray organization that claims to be all over the world!

They specialize in information trading and boast that nothing new ever happens in the entire Storm Ocean. However, this is just a small branch of their operations; it's more reliable to ask them for information about nearby forces.
If you really want to find out more profound secrets, you should go to the Listening Wind Pavilion in the City of a Thousand Stars.

"Distinguished guest, how can I help you?"

The attic was small and decorated in an old-fashioned style. There were no goods or many people there, but they were not surprised to see a master like Lin Qianfan.

"How much does it cost to inquire about someone?"

"This is the price list, please take a look, esteemed guest!"

Lin Qianfan's cultivation level was at the late Foundation Establishment stage, which meant he was a very high-quality client and certainly not short of money. The fact that the other party asked Lin Qianfan to read the price list first was also a kind of screening.

The price list is very detailed, with various influencing factors such as the target's specific cultivation level, their affiliated power, and their distance from this location.

"The Chu family, Chu Junhao, do you have any information on him?"

"What a coincidence, esteemed guest! His information was just updated here. He's offering twenty high-grade spirit stones! Absolutely first-hand, genuine resources!"

"How much? Say it again?"

"Honored guest, twenty high-grade spirit stones, no bargaining!"

Has the value of high-grade spirit stones decreased recently?

"You flatter us, esteemed guest. We have a complete pricing system. There must be a reason why we dare to price our products this way."

"Has anyone bought his information before me?"

"No comment at the moment! If you purchase this information about Chu Junhao, this question can be given to you free of charge!"

"Okay, I'll buy it!"

Considering the other party requested payment in high-grade spirit stones, Chu Junhao must have already successfully formed his core. Lin Qianfan had originally been wondering what to do if Chu Junhao, a ninth-level Foundation Establishment cultivator, didn't take the bait.
But now things are much better. Now that he has successfully formed his core and has enough resources, the success rate of luring and killing him will be much higher.

"This is new information about Chu Junhao of the Chu family in the Northwest Region. It has not been sold to anyone else before you. Please take a look!"

A special jade slip was handed out, along with a message.

"...Successfully formed his Golden Core a month ago...The tribulation clouds stretched over fifty miles, and he was a fifth-stage Golden Core cultivator...He has a Golden Core close relative with a third-level Golden Core cultivation..."

After Lin Qianfan read through the contents of the jade slip, it self-destructed into powder. This prevented Lin Qianfan from using the jade slip to gain the trust of others or to resell accurate information about Tingfeng Tower.

If someone else also wants this precise information, then he will have to pay again, but the price may be different.

"More detailed than I expected! These twenty spirit stones are definitely worth it!"

Twenty high-grade spirit stones is a large sum of money for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, but it is acceptable for a Golden Core cultivator. After all, this news has thoroughly investigated the past deeds, specific battle achievements, interpersonal relationships, and personality of the newly promoted Golden Core True Person Chu Junhao.

"A fifth-stage Golden Core cultivator at the first level is not a threat, but his uncle is in some danger. A veteran Golden Core cultivator at the third level is not easy to deal with. Surely they shouldn't both be mobilized together?"

Although Xinglan is a third-level chief priest and claims to be invincible in the early stage of the third rank, if the opponent is a cunning and experienced third-level Golden Core cultivator, it may not be so easy to kill him quickly. Even if he kills the opponent in the end, it will definitely cause a great commotion, and there will be no time to deal with the flaws.

"Given the Chu family's current sensitive situation, they will definitely consider the negative impact and how to escape punishment. Therefore, they most likely won't tell the other Golden Core cultivators in the Chu family about this. Uncle and nephew are both fire-attribute cultivators? And the same kind of beast fire? Then they should be..."

"The powerful beast fire that Chu Junhao refined came from his uncle. The two share the same cultivation methods and similar techniques. If they disguised themselves slightly, it would be obvious to those who weren't particularly familiar with them..."

Lin Qianfan gathered and analyzed information and concluded that it was highly unlikely that he would encounter the uncle and nephew at the same time. At most, one of them would come, and it was highly likely to be Chu Junhao, because only by killing the enemy with his own hands could he feel truly satisfied!

"With Xinglan and Blood Dove King together, even facing his uncle wouldn't be a problem. If we set the battlefield in... then there won't be any issues!"

"Wan'ao is a dangerous place! He will definitely make his move here!"

Lin Qianfan, taking into account the location of the Chu family, the location of Baishazhou, the possible route of the Tianji Wheel, and the best shipping lanes for this season, helped Chu Junhao choose a pre-selected battlefield for his attack.

Lin Qianfan carefully analyzed all the possibilities and knew that his actions were still somewhat risky, but the unexpected appearance of the Blood Dove King filled in the logical gaps and he was not afraid of being implicated.

"Nothing is without risk. If we don't give him a chance to act this time, it will only get more troublesome in the future. The scariest thing isn't a dog biting a person, but a dog that has already gone into hiding! Let's do it!"

Subsequently, Lin Qianfan began to make public appearances in Baishazhou.
First, he befriended the local Golden Core cultivators, attended various banquets with them, met more people, and helped promote the Tianji Wheel.
Then they attend local auctions and spend lavishly…

Participated in the local martial arts tournament and won first place in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage…

join…

(End of this chapter)