Chapter 365

Wang Wang Changqing then continued:

"Mortals like this old man who live on the various islands must either perform labor or pay spirit stones; otherwise, they are not allowed to live on the islands. Because these islands have all been imbued with immortal arts by the Immortal Masters, there is no need to fear attacks from demonic beasts or Heavenly Winds, allowing us mortals to live in peace. Moreover, the Immortal Masters have vast supernatural powers; when we mortals travel far by sea, most of us will try our best to hire one or two to accompany the ship. In this way, if we happen to encounter demonic beasts in the sea, we will have a chance to survive. Of course, these Immortal Masters who are willing to be hired are the group with relatively more freedom in their status."

"Heavenly Winds?" Upon hearing this term, a look of confusion flashed across Han Li's face.

He knew about demonic beasts! But he had truly never heard of what this "Heavenly Wind" was.

"Has the place where the Immortal Master stayed before never been attacked by Heavenly Winds?" The old man revealed a look of surprise.

"The place where I cultivated before indeed never saw Heavenly Winds! What exactly is a Heavenly Wind that it can be mentioned in the same breath as demonic beasts?" Han Li said frankly, looking completely unconcerned.

Hearing Han Li say this, although Wang Wang Changqing was somewhat suspicious in his heart, he still explained honestly:

"Heavenly Winds, demonic beasts, and Ghost Mist are known as the three great natural disasters of our Chaotic Star Sea. There is no need to mention demonic beasts; the Immortal Master surely knows more about them than I do. Most of the demonic beasts in the sea have incomparably huge bodies and are also proficient in water-attribute demonic arts. We mortals certainly have no way to deal with them. Only the Immortal Masters can possibly kill them."

"As for the Heavenly Wind, it is a hurricane that appears twice a year from one end of the Chaotic Star Sea and blows toward the other end at regular intervals. Everywhere it passes, waves tower into the sky, houses are destroyed, and people die. If we live on an island protected by immortal arts, we mortals are certainly in grave danger. Moreover, it is said that even for Immortal Masters, once caught in a Heavenly Wind, it is extremely difficult to escape, and it is even possible to be buried within it." When Wang Wang Changqing said this, a look of fear appeared on his face.

"Then what is the Ghost Mist natural disaster?" Han Li continued to ask, keeping his expression unchanged.

It was better to understand these three great natural disasters clearly; in case he encountered them, he would be prepared!

But upon hearing Han Li ask this, the old man finally confirmed that the Immortal Master before him truly knew nothing about matters on the sea, not even knowing a bit about the most mysterious Ghost Mist among the three great natural disasters. He really wondered where this Immortal Master had always cultivated? Could it be that he came from the mainland? But this was the Chaotic Star Sea; besides other sea areas, where would there be any continent?

Suppressing the surprise in his heart, Wang Wang Changqing did not dare to delay and continued to explain to Han Li:

"Ghost Mist is the most terrifying and mysterious of the three great natural disasters of the Chaotic Star Sea. It is said to be black mist that often drifts unpredictably on the sea surface. Not only is it certain death for us mortals if we see it, but even for the Immortal Master lords, it is something to be avoided at all costs. Because any living creature covered by this mist has never come out again. The Immortal Master lords are no exception! However, although this mist is powerful, it appears at most in one place and never approaches larger islands. As long as one avoids it in time, one can preserve one's life. So, although it is terrifying, it is actually the one that kills the fewest people among the three great natural disasters." As the old man spoke, a look of relief appeared on his face.

Upon hearing this, Han Li began to ponder.

"What kind of hellish place is this? According to this, my plan to just find a small island with spiritual energy and cultivate alone is going to fall through. Otherwise, if I were to encounter those Heavenly Winds and Ghost Mists, wouldn't it be too unjust to die?"

Han Li felt somewhat depressed!

Seeing that Han Li's expression was somewhat unhappy after hearing his words, the old man became restless.

"Could it be that he said something that offended the Immortal Master lord?"

Just as the old man was muttering to himself, Han Li pondered slightly and began to ask again:

"Why did that Owner Gu just now want me to go to Kui Star Island to reside so much? And is this ship currently heading toward that island?"

Han Li stared at the old man's face, unable to see any sign of joy or anger.

Seeing Han Li's expression, the old man's heart skipped a beat, and he could not help but reveal a look of hesitation.

Seeing this situation, how could Han Li not know that there was truly some trickery involved? He softened his expression and said again:

"Mr. Wang, please rest assured. I ask this only to clarify the ins and outs of the matter. After all, I cannot just agree to Owner Gu's request without knowing anything, right? If there is truly some small favor I can help with, it is not impossible for me to take a trip to Kui Star Island."

When Wang Wang Changqing heard Han Li say this, he knew he really had to speak; otherwise, he would greatly offend this Immortal Master, and there would certainly be no good outcome for him.

Thus, after a dry cough, he trembled and said with a fawning smile:

"Immortal Master, please do not blame this old man. Actually, there is nothing to hide about this matter; it is just that the Immortal Master had not asked before."

Hearing such evasive words, Han Li rolled his eyes fiercely in his heart.

But the old man immediately and tactfully explained the reason for the matter.

It turned out that this ship had indeed just finished a business trip and was on its way back to Kui Star Island.

This Owner Gu was not a mortal born and raised on Kui Star Island, but someone born on an island subordinate to Kui Star Island. However, after he made his fortune in business, he had just moved to Kui Star Island to live.

Because the truly profitable business was long-distance trade between various large islands. And this kind of trade could only be done by mortals on Kui Star Island, to highlight the difference in status between mortals on the main island and mortals on the subordinate islands.

And Owner Gu originally did resale business between subordinate islands; after moving to this island, he naturally wanted his business to advance a step further.

But after moving his whole family to the main island, this Owner Gu was stunned to discover that the business of long-distance trade between large islands was not something one could just join; it had long been designated by the Immortal Masters on the island with a certain quota. Only ten households on the island could do this business of sudden wealth.

Moreover, these ten households were not fixed; the candidates were decided by a duel competition held every three years.

Those who wanted to participate in this business had to invite an Immortal Master to conduct an immortal art challenge. Only by successfully challenging the Immortal Masters of the households that had previously obtained the qualifications could one obtain the permit for trade between large islands.

When Owner Gu heard this news, he panicked.

Because he had only done short-distance business before, he had never encountered demonic beasts and had never hired any cultivators, so the number of cultivators he knew was pitifully small!

He had originally planned to spend a large sum of money to slowly hire one after the business was in hand.

But now it was too late.

Because when he received the news, the day of the three-year duel was not far off. There was no time for him to slowly contact and search!

One must know that although there were many Immortal Masters on Kui Star Island, cultivators were mostly proud and arrogant. The number of cultivators willing to be hired by mortals was already pitifully small, and most of them had some distant or close relationship with these mortals before they would help.

And the few other cultivators who could have taken action were all hindered by the fact that they knew these ten Immortal Masters to varying degrees, so they were embarrassed to take on the challenge. Therefore, in a short time, Owner Gu simply could not find any cultivator on Kui Star Island willing to take action.

In desperation, he had to take the opportunity of delivering goods to return to the island where he was born, wanting to ask a cultivator on that island with whom he had some distant kinship to help. But he did not expect that this Immortal Master had just gone out on a long journey.

At this point, Owner Gu was truly dumbfounded.

And now, Han Li, an outside cultivator, had plunged into his ship; how could this not make Owner Gu, who was searching everywhere for a cultivator, overjoyed?

Although he did not know what Han Li's cultivation level was, it was still better than giving up the opportunity in vain and waiting another three years!

Therefore, he wanted to pull Han Li to his side as much as possible, wanting Han Li to take action on his behalf to fight for it.

Han Li was completely speechless after hearing these words.

When he first heard that cultivators could be hired by mortals to go to sea, he already felt it was inconceivable. And now, for the sake of some business qualification between large islands for mortals, they would actually duel for no reason; this was truly hard for Han Li to accept for a time.

It seems that although cultivators were still a group high above others in this place, they did not disdain interacting with mortals like in Tiannan; instead, there was a complex relationship between the two.

However, letting him take action to duel and compete with others for Owner Gu's business qualification was something he would rather avoid. He was not that down and out yet!

But he still had a doubt in his heart, so after a light smile, he asked slowly:

"Mr. Wang, my experience is too limited. I have another question I would like to consult you about."

"If the Immortal Master has any confusion, please feel free to ask. This old man will certainly try his best to answer!" The old man said hurriedly and respectfully.

"I don't quite understand! If you are transporting goods to various islands, why must you entrust them to ordinary people like you to do it? Shouldn't every Immortal Master have magic tools like storage bags? Wouldn't it be faster and safer to fly and transport them with these?"

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