[{"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-56":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},1358046,1796,"Chapter 56: I’ll Kill You in 10 Breaths","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>The gun battery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine, ten, twelve... sixteen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye raised his spyglass, carefully counting the fresh, still-dripping human skewers on the docks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, he lowered the spyglass with a hint of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pity... We only killed sixteen before the Shu Family reacted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, if they’d continued their suicidal charge, we could have taken Copper Drum Bay with just the ballistas...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he thought this, Su Ye shook his head and laughed self-deprecatingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What am I thinking? Things are never that good...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Achieving this much is already an unexpected and welcome surprise!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This outcome was only possible because the gun battery had fallen, followed by the fire oil attack, plunging everything into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Add to that the Sea Crocodile breaking into the harbor, threatening the spirit ship fleet that was the Shu Family’s very lifeblood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these factors combined caused the Shu Family cultivators to lose their composure and think unclearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sent their own flesh-and-blood bodies before the ballistas, only to be nailed into human skewers...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, if they had been able to calm down, they would have discovered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was not as dangerous as it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if Su Ye had intended to destroy the spirit ships, the first volley of flaming Crossbow Arrows would have been enough to do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet now, with almost the entire port ablaze,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the five spirit ships moored at the docks were still completely unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was enough to prove that Su Ye’s goal was to ’capture,’ not ’destroy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, a large spirit ship required at least a dozen skilled crew members to operate normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After splitting off men to capture the gun battery, the Sea Crocodile was left with just over thirty crew members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so few people, how could they hope to capture five spirit ships?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would only be possible by spending a great deal of time carefully adjusting the sails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Shu Family cultivators were no longer attacking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Sea Crocodile’s crew still didn’t dare to split up and seize the ships, instead manning the ballistas to maintain a deterrent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the battle at the port had reached a stalemate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gun battery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye stared at the harbor, the raging sea of fire reflected in his ink-black pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the stalemate unfold in the harbor, his expression calm and unflustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as Su Ye was concerned, he already had the upper hand in this battle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the two gun batteries that originally guarded Copper Drum Bay were now under his control!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Copper Drum Bay’s defenses were on the verge of collapse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Su Ye needed to do was fire a signal flare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the Luo Family fleet, drawn by the signal, could surge in and occupy Copper Drum Bay!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, in reality, Su Ye was unwilling to do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The panel’s judgment was very intelligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If a force that I cannot command or control gets involved and plays a major role,’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’then the experience points I gain will be drastically reduced, or even disappear entirely!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye had discovered this back when he was hunting demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the recent northern harbor landing, he had received no experience points at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After planning for so long, Su Ye had no desire for his spoils to be ’tainted.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’However, the Shu Family cultivators don’t know that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye couldn’t help but sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, the Luo Family fleet was rapidly approaching!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, they had to rush to Su Ye’s position at the gun battery closer to the port and retake it, and do so with even greater speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the Shu Family would inevitably lose Copper Drum Bay!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the approaching Shu Family cultivators, Su Ye was full of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Subtract the gun battery defenders we’ve already slaughtered, subtract the human skewers who sent themselves to their deaths on the docks, subtract the old and weak guarding the port...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How many people could they possibly have left?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten? Fifteen? Heh...\" Su Ye chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, the enemy’s numbers couldn’t possibly exceed fifteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the only real threat, the Late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, Shu Fenglin...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to battlefield intelligence, he wasn’t skilled in speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at present, he was suffering from the severe aftereffects of a concussion brought on by a heavy blow to the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Spiritual Sense was weak, and his condition was listless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye didn’t believe that Shu Fenglin, in his current state, could dodge the Whale-Hunting Spear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So... we will take the initiative and bury them!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A confident resolve, born of assured victory, appeared in Su Ye’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t arrogance, but confidence derived from thorough, prior intelligence gathering!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course... while I’m away...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye’s eyes shifted to Zhao Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Li, aim all of the gun battery’s ballistas outward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell the other gun battery to do the same!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s not one of our own spirit ships... then no matter who tries to enter the harbor, blast them to smithereens!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter who it is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye gave a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion at Copper Drum Bay was very likely to attract some unwelcome guests...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friends are greeted with fine wine; unwelcome guests are served fire oil!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Fenglin walked at the very front of the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was tall and imposing. The long saber Magical Artifact in his hands swung left and right, hacking the vines and bushes in his path to pieces!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Fenglin suddenly stopped, his expression twisting as he clutched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piercing headache, so agonizing he wished he were dead, shot through his skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Fenglin slapped the Storage Pouch at his waist, took out a porcelain vial, uncorked it, and shook it fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, nothing came out of the vial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pain Relief Elixir had been completely used up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smashing the vial in frustration, Shu Fenglin pressed his thumbs hard against his temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and asked the few Shu Family cultivators behind him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does anyone have any liquor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GLUG.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few gulps of strong liquor, Shu Fenglin gasped a few times before letting out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt slightly better under the numbing effect of the alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep moving. Retake—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s there?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Fenglin’s gaze sharpened abruptly as he stared into the dark forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Answering him were several ice spikes, shimmering with a ghostly light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHNK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this moment of crisis, Shu Fenglin instinctively threw up an energy shield!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magical Energy Shield, one of the hallmarks of a Late-stage Qi Refining cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be activated in an instant, its Defense Power was considerable, and its Magical Power consumption was low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on their Magical Energy Shield, a Late-stage Qi Refining cultivator could often overpower several mid-stage cultivators in combat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PANG.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reliable Magical Energy Shield blocked a Profound Nether Needle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But two of Shu Fenglin’s men were pierced through the skull by the vicious needles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vicious glint flashed in Shu Fenglin’s eyes. With a flick of his hand, he unleashed more than ten azure Wind Blades that weaved through the trees, seeking to kill the ambusher!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wind Blades, sharp enough to split gold and sever iron, were all deflected by a deep blue shield!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He blocked them... so easily...’ Shu Fenglin’s brow furrowed, his wariness growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TAP. TAP. TAP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of unhurried, rhythmic footsteps echoed through the woods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black robes fluttered, and a silver spear, gleaming like frost, reflected the faint moonlight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Su Ye’s handsome and spirited face emerged from the darkness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exuded an indescribable air of mystery!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a shame, Shu Fenglin, but I’m in a bit of a hurry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...\" Su Ye said softly, drawing out the word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within ten breaths...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A mere fifth-level Qi Refining...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, a grim, murderous aura instantly appeared on Shu Fenglin’s face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arrogant brat, who do you think you are?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ROAR!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes bloodshot, Shu Fenglin let out a savage, bestial roar, radiating pure violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tormented by headaches for days, unable to eat or sleep, his emotions were a powder keg waiting to explode!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, that powder keg had been instantly ignited by Su Ye’s arrogant words!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long saber Magical Artifact in his hand was suddenly enveloped in an azure light as he brought it crashing down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to hell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1402,"2026-06-05T21:02:39.312Z",1,"novelbin.me","6ad815432e9ada433a20f13f226ab0bc56d06da98c5fd128aa0937dc0f77c66e","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-57","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-55",236,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-cover.jpg"]