Chapter 1399: Warmhearted Person

Just as Chen Fei stood alone on the Absolute Abyss wall, gazing silently at the boundless Demon Sea, a figure approached.

“Young man, here to visit the Demon Sea for the first time, right?” The figure looked around forty or fifty years old, his face etched with the marks of time, holding a jug of wine in one hand. His armor was tattered, yet it exuded a very dangerous aura… Chen Fei sensed it as soon as he got close.

Of course, this dangerous aura was nothing to Chen Fei, posing no threat at all. Moreover, he didn’t sense any malice from the other person.

“Yes, it’s my first time here.” Chen Fei nodded slightly and smiled.

“Gulp gulp~” The middle-aged man tilted the wine jug to his mouth, taking several fierce swigs, and then grinned: “Haha, I knew it. You know, you just reminded me of myself when I was younger. Back then, when I first saw this Demon Sea, I was so amazed that I couldn’t sleep for several days and nights… But now, in the blink of an eye, it’s been over two hundred years.”

“You’ve been coming to the Demon Sea for over two hundred years?” Chen Fei asked.

“Yes.” The middle-aged man took another swig of wine, laughing: “In my youth, I was reckless and ignorant, wanting to explore the Triple Emperor Domain. In the end, I couldn’t even pass the Demon Territory Mountain before waking up to reality. So I found a merchant consortium under the Ten Great Families here in the Demon Territory Mountain to join and work with, and in a flash, it’s been over two hundred years.”

“Uncle Chen, what are you doing here? Everyone is waiting for you.” At this moment, a brave and valiant figure approached, a female cultivator with some attractive looks and short hair that exuded courage.

“Hey, I’m coming, I’m coming.” The middle-aged man waved apologetically to the courageous female cultivator, then looked at Chen Fei and smiled: “Young man, would you care to join us? I assume you’re looking to go to Demon Territory Mountain as well. From here to the Demon Territory Mountain is at least a journey across seven islands, and it’ll cost quite a bit. So, as fate would have it, I could take you along for free, if you don’t mind?”

“How can I accept that…” Chen Fei hesitated, surprised by the man’s enthusiasm, leaving him slightly at a loss.

To be honest, he hadn’t encountered such warm-hearted strangers in the Cultivation World for a long time.

From this point to the Demon Territory Mountain’s central mountain region required a journey across seven islands, a fact he was aware of. What’s more, choosing a Flying Boat of Demon Sea for transport involved considerable expense for an average cultivator.

“Come on, come on, the flying boat ticket from here to Demon Territory Mountain isn’t cheap. You’re still young, even if you have some savings, every bit counts. Save the remaining Spirit Stones to buy some suitable pills when you get to Demon Territory Mountain. You’re at the age to strive and forge ahead, unlike me, already old…”

The middle-aged man shook his head, speaking to Chen Fei with a sigh: “Uncle Chen Ye is my name. Young man, if you don’t mind, just call me Uncle Chen.”

Chen Fei opened his mouth slightly, eventually shaking his head, accepting the other’s kindness, and said with a smile: “Uncle Chen, my name is Chen Fei.”

“Chen Fei?” Chen Ye paused slightly, then laughed heartily, patting Chen Fei’s shoulder: “This is good, after all, two ‘Chen’s cannot be written without one stroke, it turns out we are one of a kind. No wonder you seem to suit my taste. Come, the others from our consortium are waiting for me there, I’ll take you to meet them. Going out into the world, the more friends the more paths…”

Chen Ye warmly hugged Chen Fei’s shoulder, Chen Fei’s eyes flickered, but he did not resist.

Afterwards, Chen Ye led Chen Fei to the place where one purchases flying boat tickets to Demon Sea.

Several cultivators seemed impatiently waiting there.

“Chen Ye you old coot, where the hell did you go? Just stay away, do you not know we’re waiting… huh? Who’s this kid?” said a fierce-face bald head to Chen Ye resentfully, only stopping when he noticed Chen Fei’s presence.

“A young brother I met on the way, he suited my taste, so I brought him along.” Chen Ye disregarded the bald head’s harsh words and calmly raised an eyebrow, speaking.

“Are you intending to have him come along with us?” The fierce-faced bald head furrowed his brows and asked.

“Yes.” Chen Ye nodded.

“Ridiculous!” Nearby, a gaunt old Taoist with powder-like substance on his face sneered, saying sarcastically: “Chen Ye, did you forget what our mission is this time? If this kid turns out to be a spy sent by those people, or has some ulterior motives, and something happens, can you bear that responsibility?”

“What do you mean by spy? Yang Luo, can’t you be more pleasant with your words?!” Chen Ye’s face darkened as he coldly stared at him, saying: “If worst comes to worst, we can split up. I’ll go with the young man on one boat, and you can go on another. How’s that?!”

“Hmph!” The gaunt old Taoist Yang Luo snorted coldly, sneering: “Well, that would be preferred. Isn’t that so?”

“Hey, Uncle Chen, Uncle Yang, let’s not argue, alright? I don’t reckon this person seems bad, so why don’t we bring him along for the journey?” The valiant female cultivator came forward to mediate, somewhat helpless.

After all, whether it was Chen Ye or Uncle Yang, they were both senior members of their merchant consortium team, yet they just did not get along, which was indeed frustrating.

“Who cares to argue with him? Hmph…” Chen Ye snorted coldly, directly turning and saying: “Then let’s separate, reunite at Demon Territory Mountain.”

After speaking, he turned to Chen Fei, saying: “Come on young man, let’s go. Can’t be bothered to stoop to that old guy’s level, hmph!”

Chen Fei hesitated for a bit, and said: “Uncle Chen, maybe let’s forget it. I can go on my own.”

“How could I do that? I’ve given you my word, and now if I went back on it, what of my old face? Don’t worry, we’re just separating, it’s no problem. We’ll opt for the Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat, as I’ve made a fortune this time, and we’ll indulge a bit.”

Chen Ye pouted and directly dragged Chen Fei away. In the Demon Sea, flying ships and warships that can traverse the Demon Sea are divided into three levels: Star-level, Bright Moon-level, and Hao Yang Level.

Among them, the Hao Yang Level Flying Boat of Demon Sea has at least a 95% safety rate, making it the first choice for those afraid of death. However, the price is extremely high; traveling from one island to another one way costs a hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones.

It’s undeniable—this is simply profiteering.

“Hey, Chen Ye, Chen Ye… this old guy gets a stinky temper when he drinks. Forget it, Xin Cai, why don’t you join them together.” An elder from the chamber of commerce shook his head helplessly and spoke to the gallant female cultivator.

“Well, okay then.” The gallant female cultivator hesitated for a moment, then nodded and caught up.

“Uncle Chen, Uncle Chen, wait for me…”

“Why are you following?” Chen Ye, still a bit angry, asked with a pout.

“It’s because I’m worried about you, you know Yang Uncle doesn’t mean it…”

The gallant female cultivator said with a forced smile.

“Stop.” Chen Ye interrupted her and said, “Don’t talk about him, it’s annoying to hear. Alright, Xin Cai, since you’ve caught up, Uncle Chen will indulge both of you today and take you to ride the Hao Yang Level Flying Boat of Demon Sea. That thing is really something…”

As he spoke, a faint excitement flickered in Chen Ye’s slightly tipsy eyes.

“Uncle Chen, isn’t this too extravagant? The Hao Yang Level Flying Boat of Demon Sea costs a hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones for one-way.” The gallant female cultivator whispered with some distress.

“A hundred thousand is a hundred thousand. I’m old, and if I don’t use it now, there might not be a chance later. Live in the moment, glug~”

Chen Ye waved his hand generously and said with a laugh, “Let’s go, we’re buying tickets.”

“Well, okay then.” The gallant female cultivator had no choice but to nod, apologizing to Chen Fei beside her: “I’m sorry, earlier Yang Uncle’s words were a bit harsh, but he didn’t mean it.”

“It’s alright, it’s alright.” Chen Fei smiled and shook his head.

“That’s good.” The gallant female cultivator breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, “My name is Xin Cai, nice to meet you.”

As she spoke, she stretched out her hand to Chen Fei.

“Same here.” Chen Fei smiled, shaking her hand, said: “My name is Chen Fei.”

“Oh, your surname is Chen…” Xin Cai showed a look of sudden realization and said: “No wonder Uncle Chen brought you along.”

“Oh, why?” Chen Fei asked puzzled.

Xin Cai hesitated for a moment and transmitted to Chen Fei privately: “Uncle Chen had a family when he was young, but later, I heard that Chen Family was wiped out, and Uncle Chen became homeless and stayed in Demon Territory Mountain. Since then, he’s had a fondness for people with the surname Chen.”

Chen Fei was taken aback, his gaze falling on Chen Ye’s back, feeling as though he saw a trace of solitude and loneliness on it. So that’s why…

In the outer area of the Demon Sea entrance, there is a dedicated ticket office for flying boats and ships of Demon Sea, which is not hard to find. Anyone knows that only the Ten Great Powers can ‘legally’ do flying boat business in the Demon Sea, with inquiries easily made.

At this time, Chen Ye led Chen Fei and Xin Cai to the ticketing office.

“Star-level of Jun Family flying boat and ship, one thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones for one-way between islands, accommodating a thousand people, departing in ten days; Bright Moon-level flying boat and ship, ten thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones for one-way between islands, accommodating a thousand people, departing in six days; Hao Yang Level flying boat and ship, a hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones for one-way between islands, accommodating a hundred people, departing in two days…”

The ticketing office continuously broadcasted information about the flying boats and ships of Demon Sea through the sound transmission formation.

However, one thing they haven’t disclosed is the safety!

Star-level flying boat and ship can only reach 70% safety, Bright Moon-level is 80%, and Hao Yang Level is 95%.

Although an incident with the flying boats and ships of Demon Sea doesn’t necessarily mean death, once you fall into the Demon Sea, trying to get out alive, everyone knows that’s not an easy task.

To survive from the Desolate Beast-infested Demon Sea, luck and strength are indispensable!