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

Chapter 287 Banquet at Shu, Shipwreck Site
Kirisame Island Port
Now that both of the Lin family's ships have temporarily stopped here, the Fog Rain Island side has been warmly welcoming them and inviting the Lin family members from both ships to a banquet to celebrate the return of the entire crew of the White Whale, who have been detained for a month.

"How are you feeling?"

"It's alright. I can move my arms freely, but my cultivation level has been somewhat damaged. It will probably take some time to fully recover."

After escaping his predicament, the Eighth Elder immediately took the Spirit Rhinoceros Limb Reshaping Pill, which was a compensation from the Zhou family, and his arms have now been reconstructed.

These types of injuries involving limb mutilation are far more serious than ordinary sword or knife wounds, and are generally very difficult to repair.

Even if ordinary second-tier elixirs can regenerate severed limbs, they cannot perfectly replicate the complete limbs of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. After all, the body of a cultivator is full of meridians and acupoints, which are extremely complex.

Fortunately, this pill, specifically designed to treat this type of injury, is of high quality enough to stimulate the potential of the body's bone marrow and help to completely reshape it. However, it will require further supplementation and conditioning to ensure that no sequelae are left and that it does not affect future cultivation or various uses.

"Remember to consume the remaining Rejuvenating Spirit Leaves properly. The family is waiting for you to improve your skills and teach more outstanding juniors."

Lin Qianfan knew that the Eighth Elder didn't care how high his Foundation Establishment cultivation could go, and was afraid that he would save those third-tier Rejuvenation Spirit Leaves, so he emphasized that the family didn't lack these things.

"I know what's important. I want to go further in the field of shipbuilding. Sigh, this time it can be considered a blessing in disguise. Although I suffered losses and hardships, at least it has enriched the family's heritage in this area."

The Eighth Elder feigned a resolute expression, but the emotions deep within his pupils could not be concealed—a resentment born of humiliation.

"The Zhou family is no smaller than my Lin family, so we can't intimidate them. Besides, the two families are too far apart, so we can't compete in other ways. We can only let this matter rest for now. Don't take it to heart."
But the Zhou family won't gain anything this time; it'll suffer a pure loss. Not only have they lost a stable partner, but it might also trigger a huge internal crisis. Let's wait and see.

Mature cultivation communities are relatively stable. Unless there are huge core interest disputes, and there is a legitimate reason to take action and a clear disparity in strength, conflicts generally will not escalate.

The Zhou family was indeed in the wrong this time. They seized the Baijing ship rashly and injured people before finding out the truth. However, the Zhou family made compensation and restitution afterward, so this matter can only be put behind us.

Even if some people feel uncomfortable, it is impossible to escalate the conflict between the two Golden Core forces just because of their discomfort.

"Hmph~ Even if we don't publicize it, this matter will probably spread like wildfire, and the Zhou family will never be so glorious again!"

There are several players doing business around the port, but none of them have an absolute advantage because the services they provide are very similar.

They definitely can't do big business with Nascent Soul forces, and they can't even do business with some large Golden Core forces. This time, because of the Zhou family's own reasons, the Lin family's interests have been affected, and it will be difficult to attract other new business in the future.

Even maintaining the Zhou family's current base will require considerable effort.

Even if the Lin family doesn't actively spread the word, Wuxia Zhenren definitely will. She didn't receive any hush money, and since they're rivals, this matter will inevitably be publicized.

Although other forces are unlikely to sever ties with the Zhou family because of this incident, there will definitely be negative consequences, since no one wants to encounter such a troublesome situation as the White Whale.

at night,

The largest restaurant on Misty Rain Island, Dawn Pavilion, was visited by two Golden Core cultivators and several high-ranking officials from Misty Rain Island to receive the two boatloads of Lin family members. Their purpose was clearly to take over the business from the Lin family.

From a business perspective, the Lin family holds the initiative and has many options. Apart from the Zhou family, there are still three or four similar options. Although True Person Wuxia helped them, the Lin family still needs to fight for the interests they deserve. Tonight will be a battle between the two sides.

"Come, Brother Lin, please drink this cup to the brim. We brothers have known each other for ages..."

Each level of cultivator has a corresponding companion. As one of the core members of the Lin family, Lin Qianfan was always accompanied by a pseudo-core cultivator, so the other party naturally sent a companion of equal status.

This person is named Yan Shu, with a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level. He is the closed-door disciple of the Misty Rain Island Master and holds an extremely high status on Misty Rain Island.

"Brother Yan, you're too kind..."

Having been away from home for so many years, Lin Qianfan naturally handled things as usual, only taking what was good in words and never making any promises lightly.

To be honest, Misty Rain Island has some disadvantages compared to other ports of call. Its strength is relatively weak, and its ability to withstand risks is poor. To take over the Lin family's business, it would need to concede some profits to increase the Lin family's gains…

Amidst the clinking of glasses,
Suddenly someone burst into the private room to report, handing Yan Shu a jade slip containing information. It was clearly an urgent report, the kind with a time limit.

"Oh? Interesting!"

Seemingly to prove that the two had a good relationship or to further strengthen their bond, Yan Shu handed the jade slip to Lin Qianfan.

"A large number of antiquities have secretly entered the Kirisame Island market? Relics estimated to be from tens of thousands of years ago? It seems someone has excavated them..."

Local powers have a strong control over the local market. Even if the sellers are careful and sell their goods secretly in multiple shops, they still cannot escape the big data monitoring of Misty Rain Island. Moreover, such ancient items are key targets of monitoring.

"Brother Lin, shall we go and see how the interrogation is going?"

"Since Brother Yan has invited us, let's go and take a look!"

The contents of the jade slip are based on abnormal data from market monitoring, which suggests that someone has discovered an underwater ruin dating back 10,000 years. The people who were secretly shipping the goods have now been caught.

As local cultivators of Misty Rain Island, their decision to discover such a significant matter and not report it to the island's higher-ups, but instead to secretly investigate and conceal it, was, in a sense, a mistake.

As a Golden Core seed on Misty Rain Island, Yan Shu assisted the two Golden Core cultivators in managing the island on a daily basis. He held a high position and wielded great power, and these kinds of news were usually reported directly to him, giving him almost complete control.

A certain prison,

"...Stop hitting me! I'll confess, I'll confess, I'll confess everything. These things are spoils we accidentally retrieved while hunting demons in the Southeast Poor Spirit Sea. We thought that although these old objects were severely damaged, they still had a trace of spiritual energy and were worth considering, so we brought them back to exchange for some spirit stones."

The speaker was the leader of a demon-hunting group at the peak of Qi Refining. They seemed to have encountered a shipwreck site and salvaged many things from ten thousand years ago. Although these things had lost much of their spiritual essence and were all ruined, their exquisite craftsmanship could still be discerned through details.

He was initially reluctant to confess, hoping to fetch a good price, and even harbored the hope that if he were forced, he would only be subjected to the Heart-Searching Talisman. However, the interrogators showed no martial ethics, attacking him without asking a single question.
Special interrogation tools were used to inflict extreme physical pain without causing serious injury, and the man quickly spilled the beans, telling everything in detail.

"It should be a third-class shipwreck, but it's a pity it's too old, otherwise we might have been able to find some good stuff."

"If something is soaked in water for thousands of years, the inferior parts will dissolve long ago, and even a pile of scrap metal will still have its value."

After carefully examining everything the other party brought back, it was clear that it wasn't of great value. However, these were only items brought back by a Qi Refining cultivator, which was quite limited. It was possible that there were even more valuable items among them.

Through rigorous interrogation of the dishonest demon-hunting team, they quickly concluded that they had encountered a shipwreck site dating back ten thousand years, which had not yet been developed. "Brother Lin, would you be interested in coming with me to see for yourself? Ordinary first or second-tier spiritual objects cannot withstand ten thousand years, but a third-tier ship must contain rare items that can withstand ten thousand years. Perhaps its central spiritual well is still usable?"

Yan Shu didn't shy away from formalities and directly invited Lin Qianfan to come along!

Although the group of demon-hunting cultivators discovered the shipwreck ruins, they were unable to delve into them to investigate the details, as there were other dangerous demonic beasts inside. They could only slink away in disgrace.

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Yan, but my Beluga Whale has already been delayed for quite some time. After resupplying, we need to leave Misty Rain..."

Just as Lin Qianfan was about to refuse the invitation, more crucial details emerged from the interrogation room.

"...It was a translucent fruit, within which seemed to flow two forces, one appearing bluish-green and the other purplish-white, intermingling yet maintaining balance."

Although I only caught a fleeting glimpse of them, I still remember them vividly, because they all gave me a strong feeling that as long as I ate them, I would be 100% guaranteed to succeed in building a foundation.

Unfortunately, the presence of a second-tier demonic beast nearby deterred us from approaching, and it was precisely because of this lingering hope that we didn't dare report it.

'The True Fruit of Yin and Yang?'

Upon hearing his detailed description, Lin Qianfan immediately thought of a very precious second-tier spiritual item and became interested. The Yin-Yang True Qi Fruit was a rare top-tier spiritual item that could help Foundation Establishment cultivators quickly improve their cultivation without affecting their foundation.
Due to its extremely demanding growing conditions, it is virtually impossible to cultivate and produce on a large scale. It rarely appears on the market, and obtaining the Yin-Yang True Qi Fruit depends entirely on luck; even Golden Elixir Seeds are not an option.

"Oh? Brother Lin knows about this?"

Even though Lin Qianfan only showed a barely perceptible hint of something amiss, Yan Shu immediately noticed the change in Lin Qianfan.

"It's just a guess. I wonder if Brother Yan has ever heard of the Yin-Yang True Qi Fruit?"

"The True Qi Fruit of Yin and Yang?"

I've heard a little about it; it's a rare spiritual object that's only created when the spiritual energy of a Golden Core or even Nascent Soul cultivator abnormally dissipates after their death.
Even if it's true that a Golden Core cultivator did sink with the ship, this is a shipwreck site from ten thousand years ago; such things should be long gone! The sea is teeming with demonic beasts!

"Logically speaking, if a Tier 3 ship were to sink unexpectedly, it shouldn't have taken ten thousand years to excavate it. The Silent Sea isn't some extremely dangerous place; a Golden Core cultivator could easily make a trip there."
But clearly, this shipwreck site is a unique accident. Whether it contains the Yin-Yang True Qi Fruit or not, we'll know once we take a look!

When Lin Qianfan thought of the Yin-Yang True Qi Fruit, he immediately used the Vast Ocean Spirit Guide to search for it. Sure enough, a mark appeared on the sea map at a place not too far from Misty Rain Island. Obviously, this was the shipwreck site mentioned by the Demon Hunting Group, and there was indeed a Yin-Yang True Qi Fruit there.

As for why Lin Qianfan was interested, he cultivates all three paths simultaneously, but currently only his Qi Refining cultivation is progressing the slowest. It's not that he lacks the resources for it, but rather that he wants to achieve perfect cultivation.

However, if a method were to emerge that could lead to rapid progress without leaving any side effects, Lin Qianfan would still be willing to seize it.

"Didn't Brother Lin say he would return to Thousand Star City after restocking?"

"If the opportunity arises, it's not impossible to delay for a day or two!"

"Brother Lin is truly frank. Let's go then!"

Without any delay, Lin Qianfan briefly explained the situation to Lin Dayan via telepathy and then set off with the Third Elder and the other party.

Although the initial assessment is that it is a shipwreck site from ten thousand years ago and should not pose a great danger, both of them brought along a fake Core Formation cultivator to assist them in case of any accidents, since anything is possible on the high seas.

However, the two did not make a big show of sailing. Things at sea are all unclaimed. Although this site is closer to Misty Rain Island, several Golden Core forces in the surrounding area are also eligible to seize it. First come, first served. Flying is much faster than sailing.

It's not that ships can't be sent, but rather that a suitable excuse must be found to gradually send them over to help.

At noon the next day,

The group of four flew at top speed to the coordinates of the ruins given by the demon-hunting team. The vast sea seemed no different from other places, except that the concentration of spiritual energy in the air was even lower.

"Something's not right. There might be danger here!"

Xinglan's senses were sharper, but she couldn't pinpoint the exact source of the danger. She could only warn Lin Qianfan that since it wasn't a serious crisis, she had to proceed for the sake of the potential Yin-Yang True Qi Fruit.

"Brother Yan, this place is probably not simple. We should be careful!"

Lin Qianfan was afraid that the other party's recklessness would implicate him, so he reminded him.

"Young Master Lin is right. Ever since we entered this sea area, I've felt a bit unwell. We'd better be careful!"

The elderly fake cultivator who accompanied Yan Shu frowned and said, while the Third Elder nodded. Clearly, there was indeed danger here, but as long as it was not a powerful demon king, it was within their control.

"Let's go, safety first, opportunity second!"

The four then decisively entered the water and headed towards the seabed.

The seawater here is very deep, not only beyond the reach of divine sense, but as one goes deeper, the range of divine sense detection is also suppressed to a certain extent, as if there is some kind of field influence.

The previous demon-hunting team had already gone into the water once, so the four of them weren't afraid and quickly descended.
Soon, they discovered a severely decayed, third-tier warship overgrown with aquatic plants in the crevices of the rocky seabed.

"This is…"

"This is a destroyer, right? How could it have sunk here? How could it have gone undiscovered and unsalvaged for thousands of years?"

Although the ship had capsized and was covered with various parasitic plants and low-level marine creatures, its outline was still relatively clear, and it could be identified as a tier 3 medium-sized destroyer.

Tier 3 ships are diverse and versatile, all custom-made for their buyers. However, Tier 3 warships are generally divided into three main types: frigates, destroyers, and cruisers.

The three types of warships are significantly stronger in size and capability. In the Thousand Star City territory, only a few can afford to operate destroyers. This is not just a matter of wealth, but also requires corresponding strength.

"Ten thousand years ago? Which unlucky family was it?"

Lin Qianfan began searching his memory for historical records, trying to confirm the ship's exact origins, but at that moment Yan Shu's voice came:
"Brother Lin, look at this boat..."

(End of this chapter)