Repeatedly, the water in the south of the Yangtze River is covered with silver gravel islands. The misty morning mist shimmers slightly, with a thin layer of polish.
The bamboo on the long wrist is dotted with circles, and the scales and horns are filled with flavor, and the clear sleeves are swaying when you click your tongue.
-----(gorgeous dividing line)-----
After Song Pingcun sat down, the old man did not introduce himself, but asked Yan'er to pour Song Pingcun a cup of tea. The tea is very ordinary, even slightly bitter in the mouth, but the aftertaste is sweet.
"When people get old, they always want to save some trouble, but the more they want to be quiet, the less they can calm down."
The old man seemed to be talking to himself, but Song Pingcun didn't feel the same way at all. Although he had changed quite a lot over the years, at least he felt that he had a choice in many things.
Just like this chart, it doesn't matter if you don't have it, you won't get nothing when you go to sea anyway.
"What is the purpose of collecting sea charts, little brother?" The old man continued to ask without intending to wait for Song Pingcun's answer.
Song Pingcun glanced at Yao Chujie strangely, and seeing that she didn't pay attention, he had to reply: "I want to go to sea to collect soul crystals."
"The realm is well concealed. Even I can't see through my little brother's cultivation." The old man said something incomprehensible.
"Senior, I just need the sea map. If you have other matters, I'm afraid I don't have much time to chat with you." Song Pingcun stood up. No matter who the other party was, a stranger was talking completely to himself, which made him somewhat uncomfortable. He didn't come to ask for help or to beg, but he just wanted to get some charts.
"Young Master Song, you don't have to mind. My master attaches great importance to the open sea, and he doesn't trust anyone who collects sea charts." Seeing that Song Pingcun didn't care at all, Yao Chujie quickly explained.
"The anger is not small, this Lao Yin tea seems to be useful for ordinary people." The old man glanced at Song Pingcun who stood up and said: "The outer sea is the place where our island alliance belongs. If everyone who enters the outer sea has no purpose, they will have to endure a lot of hardships. has no meaning?"
"Senior, I respect you, but that doesn't mean you can be unscrupulous. There are thousands of ways to practice, and it's true that there are more than just soul crystals in the outer sea. I'm just trying to be cheap and save trouble." Song Pingcun's eyes flashed with cold light, and from Yao Chujie's words He could feel that the person in front of him must be a high-ranking member of the Island Alliance. He was so cautious and domineering, and his status must be high, at least not lower than that of the deputy leader of the Island Alliance, Jiang Xinji, whom he knew.
"Our island alliance survives in such a difficult environment in the open sea, but the mainland comes to snatch our resources. Do we not even have the qualifications to ask?" The old man's tone became calmer at this time, but his voice still carried a sense of identity. of majesty.
"In that case, there is nothing more to say. Farewell!" Song Pingcun has no intention of entangled with others. Over the years, he has insisted on making enemies as little as possible, but it is not because others want to take advantage of him, so he must endure it.
As soon as the old man's spiritual energy moved, an invisible spiritual thought came to Song Pingcun's head, but his spiritual thought was blocked before it could touch Song Pingcun.
If it weren't for Nao Ti, Liu Yiyi, Mu Ling and Hua Ling would be more cautious and try to avoid taking any action. At this moment, the old man would probably be lying on the ground.
Song Pingcun didn't seem to be affected at all and still strode out. Liu Yiyi was beside him. Of course it was not her who made the move, but the wood spirit in the bun. This was not considered his move, but just blocking.
However, even so, the old man shook his head after his spiritual thoughts were rebounded.
Seeing that Song Pingcun had already reached the door of the inner courtyard and was about to leave, the old man quickly said: "Little brother, stay here."
Song Pingcun had no interest in talking anymore and kept walking. The old man suddenly appeared in front of him, spread his hands and said, "I offended you just now, but I just wanted to see how capable my little brother is of protecting himself when he goes to sea."
Seeing as if there was a different person in front of him, Song Pingcun looked at the old man and said, "Senior, if you have anything to say, please speak directly. I really can't deal with all these twists and turns."
The old man waved and called Yan'er, who had been beside him, over and said, "The chart you want is in her mind. This time you go to sea, you can rest assured that Yan'er will accompany you."
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"Yes. Little brother, you don't think that a copy of the sea chart will be drawn for you! If I offend you again, even a super sect cannot afford this sea chart. How many generations of our island alliance have to pay for this sea chart? How many people were groping, even risking their lives to get back. A chart of a few hundred miles doesn't matter, but a chart of thousands of miles is the life of our island alliance. If anyone uses it to do something, the island alliance will suffer in the end. Please forgive me." The old man's words also confirmed his identity, he must be a senior member of the Island Alliance. As for the specifics, since the other party did not introduce him, Song Pingcun didn't bother to ask.
Song Pingcun had indeed never thought of the concerns mentioned by the other party before, but thinking about what the other party said was correct. However, he was a little confused as to what the other party was talking about about his ability to protect himself. He opened his mouth and asked: "Then what did senior mean by self-protection just now?"
The old man stretched out his hand to signal Song Pingcun to return and wait for them to sit down. Yan'er walked up behind the old man and helped him sit down. She looked like a younger generation who was filial and respectful to their elders, which was completely different from the aggressive behavior just now.
"There are places in the outer sea where beast souls and sea beasts are infested. The danger is very great. Although you are an alchemist, dealing with danger is not an alchemist's strength. Even my old man may not be able to deal with many dangers. I don't know how many little brothers there are. Let's go to sea together?" the old man said frankly.
"Not many, just me and a few attendants." Song Pingcun didn't hide anything, and of course he wasn't telling the truth.
"If there is insufficient manpower, the Island Alliance can arrange some more people to accompany the little brother." The old man showed great kindness.
However, Song Pingcun would definitely not agree. "Thank you for your kindness, senior. I should be able to do what I can, and I am used to traveling alone. If it weren't for the importance of the sea chart, I might not even bring this girl with me."
The old man looked at Song Pingcun's confident look, remained silent for a moment and said, "In that case, I'm worrying too much. I'll leave my granddaughter to you. If there is a lack of human sophistication, I hope you don't mind, little brother. People who survive in the sea are rough. Some of it is also due to the environment.”
Song Pingcun was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Senior, don't worry, if nothing happens to me, nothing will happen to her."
The old man hummed and seemed quite satisfied with Song Pingcun's answer. He added: "This matter of the Ten Thousand Miles Sea Chart has been settled. It's just that the little old man is a little strange. The little brother has a very strong cultivation level, is also good at refining weapons, and is good at refining elixirs. It really puts the old man to shame. Can you tell me something? .”
"It's all just chance, and it's because this junior is focused on nothing else." Song Pingcun himself couldn't explain it clearly, so he could only make this excuse. Moreover, there is something in the old man's words, and he doesn't know what the other person wants to express. He can say as little as possible and never say too much.
The old man saw that Song Pingcun was in perfect condition, so he could only tell the truth: "My granddaughter also knows a little about alchemy. I wonder if my little brother can give me some advice on the way? Of course, I will never be embarrassed, and my kindness will not be in vain."
There was a pause at this point, as if to give Song Pingcun some time to digest the information. Then he continued: "If little brother can allow Yan'er to refine soul pills, then our island alliance will definitely treat you as our guest from now on."
Come again! Song Pingcun scratched his head, this island alliance is "thief-minded"! After rejecting it once, I wanted to try again to involve the master. Moreover, this girl Yan'er seems to have just achieved a small level of enlightenment at the beginning, but after a few years, she is close to a great level of enlightenment, which is similar to Feng Wulian's level of cultivation.
However, refining the soul elixir requires at least the completion of the body-penetration realm. His cultivation speed is completely different from others. It will take at least a hundred years or even more for Yan'er to reach the body-penetration realm. This calculation is simply clinking.
"Senior, I went to sea for the Beast Soul Crystal. I'm afraid I don't have much free time. Miss Yan'er's qualifications are good, but her level..." Song Pingcun said very directly.
"Don't worry, little brother, it won't be a problem for Yan'er to reach the full body realm within a hundred years." The old man still didn't seem to understand what Song Pingcun meant, and said very proudly.
"Senior, what I mean is that there is a high probability that I will return from the sea in less than a hundred years." Song Pingcun simply made it clear.
"What?" The old man looked at Song Pingcun in disbelief.
Yao Chujie next to him saw this situation and knew where the cause was. He quickly stepped forward and whispered a few words in the old man's ear. The more he talked about the old man, the bigger his eyes became.
Originally, a beast soul pill had a ten-year soul-raising period. The old man estimated that Song Pingcun would have to stay at sea for hundreds of years if he continued like this. Otherwise, he could collect a dozen beast souls without going to sea. But before coming, Yao Chujie confirmed that Song Pingcun could refine soul pills that did not require a soul-raising period. How could he not be shocked by this.
According to this calculation, if you are lucky, you will probably return to the land in ten years. If Yan'er's cultivation can stabilize the Acupoint Realm and reach the peak, then you will be considered lucky.
"This... little old man is disrespectful!" The old man stood up and actually cupped his hands in a serious manner.
This makes Song Pingcun feel embarrassed. Elder, senior, status, oh! Elders and seniors can make sense, but his status seems to be that he is also an ancestor of a first-class sect. Why! What a mess! Song Pingcun quickly returned the greeting and said, "Senior, this is a joke."
