Grinding EXP From a Demon Hunting Ship

Chapter 330: Chapter 326: Wanlong Commerce Association, Zhuhui Demonic Lair

Outside Jade Dew Island.

WHOOSH.

A light shuttle Flying Boat pierced the azure sky, streaking across it like a rainbow.

As it neared Jade Dew Island, a Token shot out from the Flying Boat, revealing a Cyan Jade Lotus Mark.

A moment later.

Ripples spread across the Golden Wind Jade Dew Formation as brilliant golden feathers fluttered and flashed.

A temporary passage appeared.

WHOOSH.

The light shuttle Flying Boat accelerated, flew into the island, and then slowed to a landing.

Two female Crystallization-level cultivators stepped out of the Flying Boat.

"Phew... I’m finally back safely..."

He Muyun, her pink dress fluttering, let out a long breath, a look of relief washing over her pretty face.

Her long journey to the Outer Sea had been fraught with complications, but now that she had returned, she could finally relax.

"Mmm..."

"So this is Jade Dew Island?"

Behind He Muyun, a heroic-looking young woman in a flowing white shirt, holding a folding fan, looked around with curiosity in her eyes.

Although the young woman was dressed in men’s clothes, her beauty was so extraordinary—like a pearl glowing with a soft halo, like fine jade shining with an inner light—that anyone could tell at a glance she was an absolute stunner!

"Not bad at all."

"The air is pure, the spirit is elegant, and the peaks spiral into the sky... An immortal’s blessed land could hardly be better than this!"

The young woman in white said with admiration.

"You’re too kind, Mr. Zhao..."

He Muyun smiled humbly.

Suddenly, her expression changed. She covered her cherry-red lips with a handkerchief and coughed violently.

"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH!"

The pristine white handkerchief was stained with specks of dark red.

Like plum blossoms in the winter cold, it was a startling sight!

"My apologies..."

"Mr. Zhao, my injuries have not yet healed. I must return to my quarters first."

He Muyun gently wiped the corner of her mouth, put away her handkerchief, and gave the young woman in white an apologetic smile.

"You’re being too serious."

"It’s only natural."

The young woman in white nodded in understanding.

After a moment of thought, she added a reminder.

"He."

"The rogue cultivators who attacked us may have concealed their identities."

"But judging by their techniques and the traces they left, they must be connected to the Candle Python Cave."

"The cultivators of this cave practice both demonic arts and evil techniques. Their methods are vicious and deceitful, and often leave behind lingering troubles. Since you were injured by them, please be extremely cautious during your recovery!"

"I will."

He Muyun nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Even though she said that, inwardly, He Muyun wasn’t too concerned. The Cyan Profound Sect had a thousand-year history, with records on healing and exorcism so numerous they could fill carts.

’I lack neither experience nor healing resources. How could I possibly fail to recover?’

Then, He Muyun’s Divine Sense stirred.

She summoned a Cyan Profound cultivator to see to the young woman in white.

"This is Mr. Zhao, a director from the Wanlong Commerce Association. Treat our guest with the utmost respect!"

"As you command!"

The Cyan Profound cultivator bowed respectfully, their attitude reserved.

Crystallization-level Adepts were already considered high-level combatants in the sea region.

A Crystallization-level Adept from a friendly faction would receive preferential treatment, even without a direct order from He Muyun.

After giving her instructions, He Muyun turned and smiled gently at the young woman in white.

"Please, rest for now."

"Our sect’s Cloud Mist Jade Dew Tea is a regional specialty... You must be sure to savor it!"

"As for the matter you entrusted to me, I will do my best. However, it is not something I can decide on my own. It requires a decision from Mr. Su... Therefore, I must ask you to wait a little while."

He Muyun’s bearing was graceful, her words calm and measured.

"Thank you, He."

"In that case, I will await the good news."

The young woman in white snapped her fan shut and, with a smile, headed for the Guest Hall.

...

Xuankong Peak, the main hall.

’Wanlong Commerce Association?’

Su Ye’s eyes flickered as his knuckles tapped lightly on the arm of his chair.

With his Divine Sense, he had easily overheard their entire conversation.

The Wanlong Commerce Association was a Golden Core-level power.

It was one of the governing powers of the Human Race Alliance in the Day Flame Sea Region.

Its influence within the sea region was extremely widespread!

Furthermore, this commerce association was an outside power... It had backing from the Central Sea Region, meaning its origins were significant!

Through this association, the local specialties of the Day Flame Sea Region could be exchanged with the Central Sea Region, allowing for the allocation of resources.

And it was precisely because of this that the native human cultivators of the Day Flame Sea Region had been able to revive and rise up over the past few hundred years, establishing their dominance over the Dragonfolk!

’So...’

’A Crystallization-level director from the Wanlong Commerce Association.’

’What is her purpose for coming here?’

Su Ye’s face showed a pensive expression.

’And... the Candle Python Cave?’

’This power... I’ve never heard of it.’

’There doesn’t seem to be any such power in the South Sea of the Archipelago...’

This wasn’t normal.

Su Ye frowned slightly.

With his current intelligence-gathering capabilities, any power he hadn’t heard of was either too weak or too distant.

But to be able to injure He Muyun, the other party undoubtedly possessed Crystallization-level combat power... Such a power could not, by any means, be considered ’too weak.’

’Does that mean... they’re too distant?’

’The Central Sea Region?’

Su Ye muttered to himself, his eyes narrowing with a hint of vigilance.

The visit from the Wanlong Commerce Association, along with the sudden appearance of this Candle Python Cave, made him sense that something was amiss.

’Are things starting to change?’

’Hmm...’

’I don’t like this...’

’Whatever, it’s all just speculation for now.’

Su Ye suppressed the thought and, with a stir of his Divine Sense, summoned He Muyun.

Compared to racking his brains, asking He Muyun would be more efficient.

Besides that.

’The Seven-Colored Profound Flowing Paste, and... healing her.’

As Su Ye’s fourth-order Divine Sense had swept over He Muyun, he had keenly detected a fleeting, yet scorching and malevolent, aura!

...

「A few moments later.」

He Muyun stepped into the hall.

The first thing she did was report on her mission.

"Mr. Su, I have not failed my mission."

"The Seven-Colored Profound Flowing Paste has been successfully acquired!"

A white jade porcelain vial flew out and landed in Su Ye’s hand.

There was no need to open the vial.

Su Ye swept his Divine Sense over it.

He saw the Seven-Colored Spirit Liquid inside—viscous like paste and brimming with life force!

It was indeed the Seven-Colored Profound Flowing Paste!

"Well done."

Su Ye praised.

"By the way."

"Mr. Su, there is one other matter."

"Mr. Zhao, the director from the Wanlong Commerce Association, entrusted me with conveying her desire for a meeting. Will you..."

"That matter can wait."

"Eh?!"

He Muyun froze and looked up.

She saw Su Ye’s figure flicker and appear before her.

Then, his fingertip tapped lightly, touching the spot between He Muyun’s eyebrows.

BUZZ.

The power of his Divine Sense surged, sweeping through He Muyun’s entire body like an electric current.

"Ngh... Eh?!"

He Muyun bit her lip, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed, like a cat with its fur on end.

’For his Divine Sense to probe so deeply... it’s like he’s... seeing every private part of my body...’

’Honestly... we were in the middle of a serious conversation!’

’Why so suddenly... Couldn’t it wait until tonight, Mr. Su...? You’re so impatient!’

’Mmm...’

’Speaking of which, Mr. Su... after not seeing him for two years, has he gotten even more handsome?’

A strange sensation bloomed in He Muyun’s heart.

’Is my body... starting to heat up?’

’Wait, it’s not just a feeling?’

"Wait a minute?!"

He Muyun’s eyelid twitched.

FWOOSH!

A dark green demonic flame, like a will-o’-the-wisp, suddenly surged to life around her!

"Contain."

Su Ye’s expression was calm as he maintained the posture of his finger touching her brow.

His other hand, with fingers held together, VMMMM.

formed a shield of bright, silvery Divine Sense, protecting He Muyun.

At the same time, it compressed the raging demonic flame, drawing it into his hand until it was just a small flicker!

And yet this flicker of flame, seething and scorching, actually tried to lash back at him?!

POW.

A hand as flawless as white jade.

closed gently, and the demonic flame was extinguished!

"There."

"The latent demonic flame in your body has been removed."

Su Ye retracted his Divine Sense.

Dressed in a magnificent black robe, he stood with his hands behind his back and spoke in a gentle voice.

Feeling his Divine Sense withdraw, He Muyun felt as if she were waking from a dream.

"That demonic flame..."

She swallowed, a trace of lingering fear appearing in her eyes.

After being stunned for a long moment, she finally said,

"Thank you..."

"No need to thank me. Sit," Su Ye said with a slight nod.

"I’m very interested in your trip to the Day Flame Sea Region."

"Tell me about it."