[{"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-4":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},1357994,1796,"Chapter 4: Long-beaked Swordfish","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>As a newcomer, Su Ye quickly adapted to life aboard the Flying Serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Work, eat, cultivate—it was a routine, fulfilling life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The work of a seaman was incredibly hard, but whenever exhaustion set in, Su Ye would look at the experience points increasing on his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His desire for the extraordinary and for long life gave him the strength to persevere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「A month passed quickly.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Early morning.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On deck, Su Ye was scrubbing away grime and seawater alongside the other crewmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Serpent was a wooden ship that required daily cleaning and maintenance. Otherwise, the deck’s surface would easily corrode and grow damp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tedious, arduous, repetitive work often drove the ordinary crewmen to their wits’ end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Su Ye remained emotionally stable, neither arrogant nor impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But hey, it gives me experience points,’ Su Ye thought, glancing at the panel’s information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Scrubbing the deck, [Seaman] EXP +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the corners of Su Ye’s mouth lifted slightly, revealing a hint of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought a command, and a pale blue virtual panel materialized before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Su Ye]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Realm: Qi Refining, Second Level]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Class: Seaman Lv. 1 (100\u002F100)+]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Class Attribute Bonus: Damage +1, Protection +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation Technique: Ghost Water Skill]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s finally full!’ Su Ye’s spirits lifted as he looked at the familiar \"+\" sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one month, Su Ye had finally maxed out the experience for [Seaman Lv. 1]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a little slower than he had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was nothing to be done about it. The opportunity to handle demon fish didn’t come every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that one month, the Flying Serpent had only captured a single demon fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And we lost a crewman because of it...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hadn’t participated in that demon hunt, Su Ye still felt a lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the incident the original owner of his body had experienced, the Flying Serpent had already lost five crewmen in the four months since setting sail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The perils of demon hunting were plain to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that perspective, the low frequency of dealing with demon fish wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If we had to hunt demons every day, even doubling the crew wouldn’t be enough to cover the losses...’ Su Ye grumbled inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And aside from handling demon fish, a seaman’s daily chores, like scrubbing the deck, also provided experience points, but the amount was very small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Su Ye’s observations and calculations, these daily tasks only gave him 1 to 3 experience points per day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s a small amount, but at least it’s steady and safe,’ Su Ye comforted himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Flying Serpent didn’t sink, daily maintenance was mandatory, which guaranteed a steady stream of experience points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand thoughts raced through his mind in a single instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye focused his mind and pressed the \"+\" sign after [Seaman Lv. 1].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BUZZ!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar, cool energy surged into his body, strengthening his physical form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The text on the virtual panel blurred for a moment before sharpening again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Class: Seaman Lv. 2 (0\u002F300)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Class Attribute Bonus: Damage +2, Protection +2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Damage and Protection both increased by one point.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye stretched his limbs, feeling his physique grow a level stronger under the panel’s enhancement. He was quite satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was currently only at the second level of Qi Refining, a small fry at the bottom of the Cultivation Realm, and was engaged in the treacherously dangerous work of demon hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boons from his attribute panel were the only thing that gave him a sense of security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the panel, Su Ye’s expression returned to normal as he continued to diligently scrub the deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he scrubbed, he wondered what he would have for lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RING RING RING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp sound of the ship’s bell rang out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye’s expression instantly tensed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sound was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demon fish spotted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All hands on deck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lookout’s voice echoed across the deck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, a middle-aged man with a stern face, dressed in black, emerged from an upper-deck cabin and strode quickly to the ship’s railing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye recognized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s name was Luo Jing, a cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refining. He was the first mate of the Flying Serpent, a man whose authority was second only to the captain’s!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a Long-beaked Swordfish! Its beak is a valuable prize!\" Luo Jing said, gazing into the distance with a glint in his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lower the Spiritual Boats! Crew, prepare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four small, canoe-like Spiritual Boats were hung by ropes from the edge of the Flying Serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to what most people would think, the massive Flying Serpent actually played more of a support role during a demon hunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These small Spiritual Boats were the true source of damage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a pack of wolves, they would encircle and hunt the enormous sea beast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Spiritual Boat could carry six people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Luo Jing quickly called out twenty-four names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Su Ye... Zhao Li...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Luo Jing was the first to board a Spiritual Boat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The hunt is on, lads! All aboard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Su...\" An uneasy look appeared on Zhao Li’s dark-skinned face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t panic!\" Su Ye took a deep breath and clapped him on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Zhao Li wasn’t the only one panicking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been born in an era of peace, even with the memories of his body’s original owner, Su Ye couldn’t help but feel a certain dread about hunting demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Once you’re on a Demon Hunting Ship, you have to face this sooner or later. My luck couldn’t hold out forever; I was bound to be called eventually...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, in Su Ye’s view, being exempt from the roster the last two times wasn’t entirely due to luck. It was compensation for the original owner’s near-death experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But clearly, that compensation couldn’t last forever...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Then bring it on!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Besides, it’s not like I don’t have an ace up my sleeve!’ Su Ye narrowed his eyes and glanced at his virtual panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Class Attribute Bonus: Damage +2, Protection +2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLASH.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, everyone was on board, and the four small Spiritual Boats were lowered by ropes onto the surface of the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men rowed their oars, heading toward the silhouette of the demon fish in the distance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Long-beaked Swordfish was over ten meters long and purple all over. Its sharp, spear-like beak glinted with a menacing cold light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Spiritual Boats approach, it didn’t flee. Instead, it raised its beak, revealing its vicious intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vicious beast!\" Luo Jing sneered, hurling the spear gun in his hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HISS!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spray of blood erupted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Long-beaked Swordfish cried out in pain and immediately prepared to dive to escape the danger—a fish’s natural instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was the demon hunters’ trade, and they were well-prepared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Activate the Reversing Confusion Array!\" Luo Jing waved a flag, signaling the Flying Serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BUZZ!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aboard the Flying Serpent, a dazzling magical glow appeared and locked onto the Long-beaked Swordfish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Reversing Confusion Array, a first-tier Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its only function was to affect a target’s perception of a specific direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, by reversing ’up’ and ’down’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a human cultivator, this simple directional reversal would be quickly noticed, allowing them to break free or even reverse the effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a stupid demon fish possessed no such intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Long-beaked Swordfish desperately tried to dive, but instead, it surfaced!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attack!\" Luo Jing ordered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye raised his harpoon and threw it, accurately striking the Long-beaked Swordfish’s body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the crew did the same. In an instant, crimson blood flowed out, staining the surface of the sea red!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a demon fish of its immense size, the wounds were grievous but not immediately fatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the searing pain from its injuries only made it more dangerous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grievously wounded, the Long-beaked Swordfish’s ferocity was fully unleashed. It gave up trying to dive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its spear-like beak aimed at one of the Spiritual Boats, and it charged forward at full speed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that Spiritual Boat happened to be the one carrying Su Ye and Zhao Li!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1354,"2026-06-05T21:02:39.035Z",1,"novelbin.me","9ffd7eb50799671036f279c1f9a4d69431cbf3009a9abcc6227405df0d650c83","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-5","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-3",236,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-cover.jpg"]