The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 348 - 157: Into the Dragon’s Den, Strolling in the Courtyard (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 348: Chapter 157: Into the Dragon’s Den, Strolling in the Courtyard (Please Subscribe)

The ship, far from the Jinghai Guard, crosses the vast sea alone. Above is the celestial sphere; below, surrounding the wooden deck, is the reflection of the stars.

Xu Qing felt an indescribable sense of loneliness sprout within him, diluting the pleasure of sailing with the wind.

Xu Qing thought to himself that if a person ventured into the high seas alone, the stormy waves might be secondary; the sheer loneliness when surrounded by the boundless emptiness could drive one mad over time.

Of course, the difficulty of navigating the high seas is extremely great.

In fact, compasses are virtually useless for navigation in the open sea, as the world is filled with various magnetic fields, a phenomenon especially prominent overseas.

Gao Gongyuan once said that astrology is one of the key factors in maritime navigation.

He got lost in a sea area slightly far from land once, and it was by relying on the Ziwei Star that he was able to reorient himself and find his way back to the familiar nearshore waters.

For Xu Qing, even in foggy weather, he would not lose his sense of the Ziwei Star.

This ability, if used properly, could be even more valuable than a navy of thousands and may even lead to the discovery of new shipping routes.

Finally, Xu Qing neared the East Sea.

It was a huge warship, brightly lit; in the quiet sea, one could faintly hear the noise coming from the ship.

During his approach to the East Sea, Xu Qing could see the patrolling warships with the naked eye under the brilliant starlight.

Xu Qing directly dived into the water, avoiding the warships, and then came alongside the East Sea, climbing up like a gecko scaling a wall.

He came barefoot, with palms and soles like suction cups, adhering to the ship’s body, making very slight noises that were easily masked by the sound of waves slapping against the ship.

Moreover, the noise aboard the East Sea never ceased.

Alone, infiltrating this dragon’s lair and tiger’s den, Xu Qing’s spirit was exceptionally peaceful.

On the other hand, the Qi Fortune Little Snake’s dark air was denser but also quite active, not taking this danger to heart.

With his Martial Arts and Daoist Skills, as long as he wholeheartedly wanted to escape, there were indeed very few places he could not get away from.

The East Sea was certainly not one of them.

He refrained from releasing his Divine Soul to spy because there were Martial Arts Masters on the ship, as well as Fusang Onmyoji.

Taoists and Monks in Central Earth cultivated their Divine Souls, while Onmyoji cultivated Shikigami, nourishing not their own Divine Souls but deities. Naturally, Onmyoji’s main duties were similar to those of a Priest or a Witch; Fusang people consulted them for divinations of good or bad fortune and conducted special rituals that required Onmyoji’s participation and guidance.

Although Xu Qing did not release his Divine Soul to perceive, his own eyesight and hearing could still produce an effect close to clairvoyance and clairaudience. The movements around him, regardless of their magnitude, entered his mind for him to screen and discern.

Especially his Heavenly Repairing Tribulation Hands; as long as he touched the surrounding structures, he could immediately sense many subtle signals, and he could quickly detect any mechanisms.

There’s a reason why the Heavenly Repairing Tribulation Hand ranks as the first Divine Skill in the Xuantian Visualization Method.

He did not act hastily but wanted to find the location of the current leading figure aboard the East Sea first.

Shoot the horse before you shoot the rider, capture the king first when arresting the bandits.

As long as he captured the head of the opposition, then this mission would be largely successful.

And he would also truly be able to come and go as he pleases.

Soon, Xu Qing found a chance to slip inside the ship.

Because most people were reveling and gambling in the great hall, the corridors inside the giant ship were pitifully empty.

He saw two maids carrying bathing supplies, walking inside. Xu Qing knew the opportunity had arrived.

Xu Qing understood that whoever could use these bathing supplies aboard the East Sea and be served by maids was surely of an esteemed identity.

He silently followed behind the two maids, his actions mirroring theirs so perfectly that he did not reveal any unnecessary movements.

Before long, they reached a room filled with fragrance, where the turbid air of the outside corridor was completely swept away.

A stunningly beautiful Madam was soaking in a spacious square tub.

To call it a tub was an understatement; it was more akin to a small pool.

Her arms languidly draped over the rim, the skin exposed outside was smoother than silk, more delicate than white jade.

Through the misty vapors, her eyes shone clear, captivating the heart.

Her rich, black hair, darker than clouds, cascaded down and rested on her peaks that could quicken one’s pulse, her body like ivory, full of youthful vitality and firmness.

On the ship, fresh water is an extremely important resource, but she used it lavishly for her bath.

She was waiting for the maids to serve her as usual.

Yet, moments passed, and the maids remained still as if immobilized.

Just as she was about to scold them, suddenly, her shoulder was gripped by a powerful hand. This hand was like a tiger’s claw and iron hook; once grasped, all Strength Force seeped into her bones and veins, immobilizing her completely.

"Madam, I trust you don’t wish to become a naked corpse," Xu Qing’s soft whisper landed in the Madam’s soul, thundering.

Not far away, the two maids slowly collapsed to the ground, motionless.

After a while, the beautiful Madam, whose limbs had been dislocated and body enshrouded in soft silk, couldn’t help but frown, "Who are you?"

"Remember, you only speak when I ask you to. Tell me, who are you?"

"Dongming Princess." The Madam replied instinctively.

Xu Qing frowned, "Madam, lying is not a good habit."

Since he had resolved to deal with the East Sea Gang, Xu Qing necessarily had to understand the Dongming Princess, the titular leader of the East Sea Gang.

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