Chapter 672: Deep Sea Giant Shadow, Postnatal Secret Realm!

Chapter 672: Chapter 363: Deep Sea Giant Shadow, Postnatal Secret Realm!

Donglai County is abundant with rivers, and aside from the major ports with advantageous geographic positions which are firmly controlled by several major forces of Donglai, there are countless small ports scattered around.

Since the plan is to delve deep into Penghai to attend the auction held by the sea pirates, naturally, using ports controlled by the Cyan Fish Gang or other major forces is out of the question, something that second sister Baili Hongtang had already arranged meticulously for Su Mu.

To the east of Donglai County, traversing through several dense forests and hills, the sound of flowing water wafts into the ears. Fifty miles away from the Commandery City, the once flourishing reed marsh of the Black Water Region is now desolate, with only the snow on the cold river remaining.

As a rhythm from the river’s heart reaches, luminescent fish from the lake bottom surface periodically from the depths, guiding the way. Before long, a large familiar ship appears, reminiscent of the Black Whale from the black market.

“Black Whale… must be part of second sister’s business.”

Su Mu realized in his heart.

“Five hundred taels per person for the boarding fee.”

A man in a cyan robe wearing a Red Demon Mask silently took out several silver notes, then the boatman on a solitary skiff welcomed the cyan-robed man aboard and handed over a simple wooden plaque.

This particular Black Whale was specially heading deep into Penghai, and it was clear that everyone on the ship today was likely there for the auction.

Information wasn’t solely accessible to the Cyan Fish Gang, nor was it exclusively Su Mu who obtained the Blood Jiao notice; perhaps this news was intentionally released by the pirates themselves.

Though notorious for ruthless pillaging at sea, no one doubts the treasure accumulated by these malign entities who’ve long dominated the oceans.

Moreover, the seas hold perilous ancient ruins avoided even by Great Cultivators, yet these bloodthirsty pirates dare to venture into them for enough profit.

Rumor has it that the Li Family’s wine sword scholar, Li Heng, acquired his Half-Step Second Grade Spirit Treasure level White Flood Dragon Ancient Sword from some ancient ruins within the inner sea, which perhaps contributes to why the pirates around Donglai across several counties are not entirely eradicated by the Great Cultivators.

Consequently, the pirate-held auctions are not a new occurrence; they are held every few years, and major forces in Donglai turn a blind eye to them. These pirates tacitly agree not to attack or loot the attendees en route, deriving mutual benefits.

However, ordinary people do not have the qualifications to access such high-level auctions, which circulate only among the core high-level circles of major forces, hence remain little known.

This pirate collaborative auction has attracted considerable attention, with secret participation from various forces in Donglai, for instance, the aura around that cyan-robed man bears some resemblance to Song Jingyuan but is not him personally.

“Officials from the County Mansion, perhaps.”

Su Mu observed everything keenly, with a flicker of spiritual light in his hand, a stack of silver notes casually pierced through the wind and snow, landing lightly on the boatman’s hand. The boatman, surprised under his ghost mask, respectfully ushered Su Mu aboard.

“Honored guest, please board the ship; here is your cabin room.”

After a simple display of skill, boarding the ship became exceedingly smooth. Once aboard, Su Mu headed straight to his designated cabin room Thirteen on the first deck.

Upon entering, the cabin room was sparse, with just a bed, a table, and a chair.

“The auction this time is set near the inner sea on Profound Turtle Island, eighty miles from the Blood Jiao Gang’s lair, requiring three to five days of travel.”

This journey took place without the eldest brother Baili Feng’s escape from his closed cultivation, as Su Mu recalled his second sister’s reminders before departure.

“Begin cultivation first.”

Su Mu murmured to himself, took a deep breath, casting aside stray thoughts, then with a reversed hand, procured a bottle of Profound Pattern Pills and swallowed one.

But soon, as Su Mu barely entered the cultivation state, he reopened his eyes, puzzled.

“Hmm, why is the medicinal effect so weak… Could it be an issue with the Profound Pattern Pill?”

Initially suspecting a problem with its refinement, he meticulously inspected the recently completed batch of Profound Pattern Pills, and upon checking each one, confusion surfaced in his eyes.

“There’s no issue with the Profound Pattern Pills; their quality has only improved compared to before…”

Su Mu, full of bewilderment, entered introspection, and after thorough probing, bore a strange expression, realizing the pills were fine, with the new ones surpassing previous medicinal power by nearly twenty percent.

Yet…

The pill’s quality enhanced, yet Su Mu’s physique strengthened too, particularly the latter progressed far beyond the pill’s enhancement during this period, thus causing Su Mu’s sensory misconceptions.

“If that’s the case, then enhance the medicinal power directly.”

Su Mu promptly swallowed a second Profound Pattern Pill, discerned slightly, then consumed a third, finally, feeling needle-like pain as hundreds of burning red-hot needles repetitively pierce through his flesh.

Though merely surface-level pain, the medicinal power of three Profound Pattern Pills faced significant resistance when reaching the tri-color glazed bone and ten shed dragon tendons.

Not only was it challenging for the power to permeate the innermost bones and meridians, but also the tri-color glazed bone and ten shed dragon tendons, upon sensing the pill’s power, didn’t hesitate much before beginning to devour it greedily, leaving even Su Mu’s Immortal Body cultivation technique, pushed to the utmost, absorbing over half of the medicinal power.

This realization startled Su Mu briefly before leaving him with a helpless smile; sometimes excessively strong muscles and bones are not entirely beneficial without drawbacks.

“Before completely satiating the glazed bone and dragon tendons, they truly are two energy black holes; is this the path ancient martial artists genuinely pursue?”