[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship":3,"chapter-grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-34":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Grinding EXP From a Demon Hunting Ship",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1358024,1796,"Chapter 34: Acting Captain","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>With Shamok slain and Shu Liu captured, the pirates’ morale completely collapsed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within half an hour, the crew of the Flying Serpent had taken control of the entire Pirate Ship!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle was won!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Enemy ship captured. [Tide Hunter] EXP +100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Naval battle won. [Tide Hunter] EXP +246]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The victory EXP notifications popped up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the deck of the Pirate Ship, Su Ye set down the Blood-Drinking Spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a hand and brushed away the flecks of scarlet staining his handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this naval battle, Su Ye had personally slain seven men, not even counting Shamok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captured pirates on the deck all looked at Su Ye with fear in their eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been thoroughly cowed by Su Ye’s slaughter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huuuh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a large volume of air rushed in, a searing pain flared up in his lungs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Even with the stat boosts, my stamina and Magical Power are ultimately limited...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye lamented inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Magical Power was fine; the Blood-Drinking Spear was not a high-grade weapon and consumed very little Magical Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stamina, however, was stretched thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the stat boosts, his close-combat lethality could briefly reach the level of a Body Cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t possess the same astonishing stamina as a Body Cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the battle was over, the adrenaline was fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye could only feel waves of exhaustion washing over his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Huuuh... I’ll have to find a way to make up for this shortcoming later.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were plenty of methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The methods of the Cultivation Realm were strange and varied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were orthodox talismans, pills, and Magical Artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As well as Gu worms, Curse Skills, totems...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even bloodline modifications, cybernetic enhancements...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t be hard to compensate for this weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Of course... the best way to solve the root of the problem is still to find a good Body Cultivation Skill and practice it concurrently...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought flashed through Su Ye’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Luo Qingjun stepped onto the deck of the Pirate Ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ripped off Shu Liu’s bamboo hat, studied his face carefully, and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know this person, Captain?\" Su Ye asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already told Luo Qingjun his suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This man...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know him,\" Luo Qingjun said, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... this is definitely related to the Shu Family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingjun’s expression immediately turned savage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the four repeating crossbows offered no clues and Shu Liu’s face was unfamiliar...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Cultivation Realm, you didn’t need evidence to investigate a case!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Flying Serpent were to be hijacked, the Luo Family would suffer another heavy blow financially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something the Shu Family would be delighted to see happen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the native pirates could never have obtained four repeating crossbows on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There had to be someone backing them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in terms of motive or capability, the Shu Family was clearly the prime suspect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph... The Shu Family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingjun gritted his teeth and shot a cold glance at the unconscious Shu Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this man below and keep him under heavy guard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After we return, I will ask the Ancestor to personally perform a Soul Search on him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Soul Search!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Foundation Establishment cultivator using their Divine Sense to forcibly explore another’s sea of consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one subjected to the Soul Search, even if they didn’t die, would suffer severe damage to their soul and be reduced to a drooling imbecile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye’s heart stirred, and he glanced at Shu Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This man is finished.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After deciding Shu Liu’s fate, the next task was to tally their losses and gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two busy hours, the general inventory was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the deck of the Pirate Ship, Su Ye was reporting to Luo Qingjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reporting duty should have been the first mate’s responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the first mate, Luoguang River, had just unfortunately lost his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Su Ye could only fill in for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are over three hundred Spirit Stones stored in the cargo hold, as well as goods worth about six hundred Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The goods are a mess and stained with blood. It looks like loot this band of pirates picked up along the way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear these native pirates were very dedicated to their work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had set out for an assassination but still took on another job on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides these valuables, we also seized three repeating crossbows and the wreckage of a fourth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to our technicians’ appraisal, they are relatively old, likely refurbished goods from the black market, valued at about five hundred Spirit Stones each.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, there’s the Pirate Ship we captured!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatest prize in a naval battle was not the loot on the enemy ship, but the enemy ship itself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve taken the liberty of naming this Pirate Ship the [Sea Crocodile].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The [Sea Crocodile] is a Tier-1, Mid-grade Spirit Ship. Apart from the basic array patterns of a spirit ship, it has no additional Arrays attached. Its estimated value is about two thousand Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the total haul came to four thousand four hundred Spirit Stones!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This profit was even greater than the total earnings of a Demon Hunting Ship from a single voyage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that the spoils of this victory were quite substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the casualties, any amount of profit paled in comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye’s expression was grim as he said solemnly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this battle, our side suffered 18 deaths. Another 9 are disabled, critically injured, or otherwise incapacitated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of able-bodied crewmen on the Flying Serpent was now down to just 33.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had lost 27 people in one go!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And among them was a key figure, First Mate Luoguang River!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the casualty report, Luo Qingjun’s eyelid twitched. His expression turned ugly, and he remained silent for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, Luoguang River wasn’t just a first mate; he was also a beloved elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had watched him grow up since he was a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, on a single voyage, the man had met such an untimely end...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Shu Family... I will have vengeance for this!\" Luo Qingjun clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye looked at Luo Qingjun, his mouth twitching slightly, a hint of pity in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this captain so unlucky every time he set sail?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Could it be my fault?’ Su Ye wondered, stroking his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’No, no, no... What does it have to do with me!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’m not some chosen protagonist who brings disaster wherever he goes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time they set sail, the root cause was Luo Qingjun’s own poor decision-making.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was due to the deep-seated grudges and escalating conflict between the Luo and Shu Families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Right, it has nothing to do with me!’ Su Ye nodded to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’m just an innocent victim caught in the middle...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, Su Ye, am definitely not some kind of jinx!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Luo Qingjun regained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked for Su Ye’s opinion, discussing where the Flying Serpent should head next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, we should just head straight back,\" Su Ye said after a moment of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this naval battle, they had gained over four thousand four hundred Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding the Flying Serpent’s previous earnings from demon hunting, their total profit was already close to six thousand Spirit Stones!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, it had only taken four months!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that they had already exceeded the goal for this voyage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Most importantly... returning now is the safe and sound option!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye said to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew how many Pirate Ships the Shu Family had actually dispatched?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they ran into another one, given the Flying Serpent’s current condition and crew numbers, Su Ye wasn’t confident of victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Whale-Hunting Spear was powerful,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but if they encountered an opponent skilled in Illusion Techniques, or multiple Mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators, Su Ye’s own life would be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Return... That works too!\" Luo Qingjun said with a nod after listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, Su Ye, I order you to act as the temporary captain of the [Sea Crocodile] and take command of this vessel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Luo Qingjun spoke, Su Ye was pleasantly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because right at that moment, a virtual screen popped up before his eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ship Panel]\u003C\u002Fp>",1410,"2026-06-05T21:02:39.035Z",1,"novelbin.me","fc8ec80e8ce370e597acd3302018e144d83a8dbeea540b087f977182add86988","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-35","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-33",236,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-cover.jpg"]