283 Eat First Or... (2/2)

Nie Yang replied, ”There would be no future trouble. That gigantic octopus was obviously acting alone, so no one would avenge it even if we kill it. That day, the sea beast that the fleet from Western Mausoleum port killed is a sea beast race, which provoked the wrath of the sea god. At worst, we would just stay at the Western Continent port for a while and return after the calm has returned.”

”Mm, then it’s good that this won’t give you trouble in the future.” Aya finally put down the worry in her heart.

During her speech, although she didn’t state it clearly, but her somewhat indeterminate figure gradually solidified.

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After that encounter, the voyage was rather uneventful. Ayun was a near perfect navigator, directing the ships away from any risk on Endless Sea. Finally, the fleet safely arrived at the destination, the east coast port city of Western Continent. Nie Yang led the fleet to unload at the port, while Wang Lu and the others landed ashore, ready to start a new adventure.

Before parting, Ayun took off her two strings of necklaces and respectively donated them to Wang Lu and Aya. As the more expensive one, the pearl was given to Aya, while the shell necklace to Wang Lu. It was clear that the girl, though taciturn, knew exactly who gave her own life back.

Initially, Aya insisted not to accept it, after all, the giant octopus came to take revenge on her. However, Ayun was unusually firm, and she even kowtowed to her nonstop on the ground. Finally, Aya made a concession to divide the pearl necklace into two halves and just took a half, and Ayun could only reluctantly nod.

After saying goodbye to Ayun, Wang Lu’s team entered the port city, Deep Earth City.

As one of the trade hubs between the East and Western Continent, Deep Earth City was no less bustling as Sky Road City. The city also has high rise buildings, and the western unique cultural custom was a feast for their eyes.

However, what really mattered was the Western Continent law. For the natives of the Western Continent, this so-called ‘law’ was colorless and invisible, moistening things silently. However, for cultivators of Nine Regions, this extremely different law than that of Nine Regions was particularly uncomfortable.

It was as if creatures that were accustomed to running on land were suddenly thrown into the sea, or fish in the water being dragged ashore. The great change in the environment was simply suffocating.

This was the wall of law that prevented most of the cultivators from going to the west. Cultivators with cultivation base below that of Jindan Stage could hardly pass through the wall of law, making them unable to display their magical abilities, and even their physical strength would be greatly reduced. During this period, it would be very difficult for them to cultivate.

Generally speaking, only cultivators of Jindan Stage or above could maintain their cultivation base after crossing the Endless Sea. Because when cultivators reached Jindan Stage, their golden cores could congeal the model of the immortal cultivation main path, and unify it with their Jade Mansion, like a thousand of small worlds that grew and multiply without end, not needing to draw support from the outside world anymore. Nevertheless, even if one were a Jindan, if the foundation were not enough, it would still be weakened by the wall of law.

Only Yuanying, Deity, and above cultivators could completely ignore the influence of the wall of law. Because at those stages, cultivators would have a greater understanding and blending ability, that even in the strange environment, they could also, through their own ability, deduce and adapt to the new law.

Among Wang Lu’s team, only Bai Shixuan could barely be called as Jindan Stage. Wang Lu and Liu Li were still stuck at Xudan Stage. However, as Successor Disciples of Spirit Sword Sect, they have deep foundations. Thus, they could ignore the wall of law. In particular, Liu Li’s adaptation was the fastest. Shortly after they disembarked, she gradually adapted to the law of the Western Continent; although her flying swords were somewhat stagnated and erratic, but basically, she could arbitrarily let them fly on their side.

Wang Lu’s cultivation was Non-Phase Method, with introverted magical power, not showing the mountain and not revealing the water1. Walking through Deep Earth City, he looked calm and composed. Only occasionally would he stop half a step and adjust his breathing.

”According to Master, there is no harm in experiencing more laws while the Golden Core has yet to form. However, to persist in cultivating under the suppression of Western Continent law would give me twice the result with half the effort.”

Upon listening to this, Aya, who walked side by side with Wang Lu ahead of the others, couldn’t help but nod. ”You are indeed much more than what your effort appears to be, no wonder you could have such achievements after cultivating for only more than a dozen years.”

Wang Lu said, ”Genius is ninety-nine percent IQ plus one percent inspiration… hey, there seems to be no hard work in that formula?”

Aya could not help but laugh.

Wang Lu said, ”Looks like you’re in a good condition?”

”Of course. After all, this is the land where I’m most familiar with. Here, I can feel my strength slowly restored.” Aya closed her eyes, clenched her fists, and softly said, ”I’m back.”

Wang Lu was surprised for a moment, and then wrinkled his brows. ”Then you want to eat first, or eat me first?”

”…”

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Led by Aya the local guide, at the Deep Earth City, the team found a small family shop front, but hidden inside was a mysterious shop. According to Aya’s introduction, this was a branch of an extensive secret chamber of commerce in the Eastern part of the Western Continent. Relying on her special official seal, she obtained the trust of the shop owner and saw a special purchase list in the basement. After that, Wang Lu bought a high-end carriage with a large number of gold and other hard currencies that he prepared in the Nine Regions. The carriage was pulled by nightmare beast with several pedals that have amazing speed as if they were flying. In addition, inside the compartment was also transformed by the Western magic spells into a very broad space, which was as equally good as Wang Lu’s custom-made Cloud Wave 2000.

The carriage was purchased to facilitate the travel. On the Western Continent, many magical treasures and magical tools refined on the Nine Regions were difficult to use. Moreover, in order not to attract attention, it was best to play the role of local traveler.

After coming out of the shop, the team boarded the carriage and left the city heading west. According to the plan, they would take a short stay in the next city before directly going straight to Taobao.

…hiding the key facts