Vast Sea City, as a coastal city, was vastly different from inland cities, especially given its thriving prosperity.
Upon arriving, the first thing Chen Yuan did was purchase a nautical chart. The ocean, as a unique gathering place for soul beasts, was home to even more ferocious creatures than the Star Dou Forest.
Once they set sail, Chen Yuan needed to know where they could and couldn't go. Even with his extraordinary strength, he didn't want to encounter unexpected dangers.
Moreover, since they were heading to Sea God Island, they needed to know its location. Otherwise, searching for it in the vast ocean would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
At a general store, Chen Yuan spent 500 gold soul coins on what was supposedly the most detailed nautical chart of the coastal city. However, after examining it, he couldn't find Sea God Island marked anywhere.
"This can't be the most detailed chart," Chen Yuan said, frowning. "I've heard there's a Sea God Island in the ocean. Why isn't it marked on this map?"
The shopkeeper's expression changed immediately upon hearing the words "Sea God Island." He spoke with a mix of reverence and fervor, "Young man, that's not my fault. Sea God Island is the holy land for all sea soul masters, but it's also a forbidden zone. Such a place can't be marked on a map. Legend has it that only the most devout followers of the Sea God can brave the storms and waves to reach Sea God Island and undergo the Sea God's trials, becoming his people."
"When I was young, I also sailed the seas. This map is the result of my hard work. If you want to find Sea God Island, go to the docks and ask around. Some experienced captains who have been guided by the Sea God might be willing to take you there."
"Since you bought a map from me, I'll give you some advice. If you claim to be a follower of the Sea God, some captains who are also believers might be willing to take you. But if you offer money to someone to take you to Sea God Island, nine times out of ten, they're pirates. Only those heartless, faithless pirates would use the Sea God's name to make dirty money."
Chen Yuan nodded, appreciating the shopkeeper's honesty. The 500 gold soul coins weren't wasted, as he had received some valuable information.
After leaving the general store, Chen Yuan wasn't in a hurry to go to the docks. Instead, he took the four girls around Vast Sea City, shopping and exploring.
The coastal city was vastly different from inland areas, especially in terms of clothing and food. The clothing here was much more revealing, with some outfits barely covering the essentials, exposing large areas of skin—almost like bikinis.
Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, and Zhu Qing, though visibly blushing, bought these outfits without hesitation, spending money like water.
As for food, unlike the meat-heavy diets inland, Vast Sea City was abundant in seafood. Various types of seafood were quite affordable, though deep-sea delicacies were still expensive. Ships that could safely return from the deep sea were usually protected by powerful soul masters, keeping their prices high.
Chen Yuan and the four girls indulged in a feast of coastal delicacies. As they ate and shopped, the day passed quickly.
At night, Vast Sea City was even more vibrant than during the day. The Vast Sea Grand Spirit Arena was bustling with activity. It was a comprehensive entertainment venue that hosted spirit battles, auctions, and more.
Chen Yuan and his group joined the crowd, not to participate in the battles but to watch the thrilling matches between sea soul masters. The arena was a massive pool, and the battles took place on the water, showcasing a variety of unique spirit skills that left Chen Yuan and the others in awe.
Later, the arena hosted an auction, featuring treasures from the sea, such as colorful corals and large pearls. Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled as she eagerly bid on the shiny treasures, outbidding everyone else and becoming the star of the auction.
Soon, a new item was brought to the stage. The host unveiled it with a flourish—a small, palm-sized ship. He enthusiastically introduced it, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Dragon Abyss Boat, a relic from at least ten thousand years ago, discovered by chance. It's a spirit tool that can be restored to its original size by infusing it with soul power. When fully expanded, it measures twelve meters in length and two meters at its widest point."
"It can sail on water and dive underwater, capable of withstanding attacks from hundred-year soul beasts. When infused with soul power, it can even become transparent, allowing you to enjoy the underwater scenery. This is a rare treasure, starting at just 30,000 gold soul coins."
Chen Yuan's interest was piqued. This was the infamous "useless" Dragon Abyss Boat. As a ship, it was ill-suited for ocean travel, as it couldn't withstand the dangers of the sea. As a sightseeing vessel, 30,000 gold soul coins was exorbitant. In the original story, it had been repeatedly auctioned off without success, and its price had dropped to 10,000 gold soul coins by the time Tang San and the Shrek Seven Devils arrived a few years later.
After some thought, Chen Yuan signaled Ning Rongrong to bid on the Dragon Abyss Boat. Thirty thousand gold soul coins wasn't too expensive, and they would need a boat for their journey. Besides, with his void-shifting ability, he could protect the boat from sea soul beast attacks if necessary.
Noticing Chen Yuan's signal, Ning Rongrong immediately raised her bid. Since no one else was interested in the Dragon Abyss Boat, she secured it for the starting price of 30,000 gold soul coins.
After the auction ended, a manager from the Vast Sea Grand Spirit Arena personally delivered the items Ning Rongrong had purchased. Once the transaction was complete, they left the arena and checked into a hotel for the night.
The next morning, after breakfast, Chen Yuan finally took the group to the docks. Instead of asking around individually, he posted a bounty notice:
"Devout followers of the Sea God seek passage to Sea God Island. Any captain willing to take us will be richly rewarded, whether in gold soul coins or other treasures!"
After posting the notice, Chen Yuan didn't wait around. Instead, he took out the Dragon Abyss Boat they had purchased and infused it with soul power. The boat quickly expanded to its full size of twelve meters.
As it splashed into the water, Chen Yuan turned to the girls with a smile. "Let's board. We're not in a hurry to set sail yet. Let's get used to life on the boat and enjoy the underwater scenery first."
The girls eagerly agreed and followed Chen Yuan onto the Dragon Abyss Boat.
Once inside, Chen Yuan placed his hand on a crystal ball and infused it with soul power. The boat shuddered slightly before smoothly sailing out to sea.
Soon, they were far from the docks. At that moment, Chen Yuan turned and was greeted by a breathtaking sight.
Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Qing had changed into the revealing coastal outfits they had bought in Vast Sea City. The scant fabric barely covered them, and their bare feet padded across the deck. Chen Yuan's eyes darted between them, and he couldn't help but think to himself:
'This must be the charm of yacht models...'
(End of Chapter)
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