Free Web NovelChapter 1886: Chapter 1889: Silent Sea City
In the Cang Hai Star Domain, most of the cities are under the control of several powerful factions.
The Silent Sea City, for instance, is ruled by the Sea Sword Sect. frёewebnoѵēl.com
Despite being an underwater city, Silent Sea City is devoid of seawater, resembling land. A massive array envelops Silent Sea City, isolating it from the surrounding sea.
On the streets of Silent Sea City, Chu Fengmian sees many ancient sea creatures whose descriptions in the ancient records of the Nine Domains suggest they have been extinct.
Yet here in Silent Sea City, they are commonplace, which is an enlightening experience for Chu Fengmian.
Chu Fengmian is filled with wonder as he walks and observes.
Beside him, the Sea Princess is caught up in reminiscences, recalling the past while guiding Chu Fengmian.
She was young when she left the Cang Hai Star Domain, and upon returning now, she must carefully recollect her memories.
"Luckily, Silent Sea City hasn’t changed much,"
the Sea Princess remarked, glancing around.
She’s been away from Silent Sea City for a century, which is not a long time for such an ancient city.
Martial artists who reach the Imperial Sovereign Realm can live for tens of thousands of years, and those who are half-step into the Heavenly Human Realm live even longer.
A hundred years is indeed brief, and the scenes from the Sea Princess’s memories still persist.
"Young Master, I intend to visit some old acquaintances."
The Sea Princess turns to Chu Fengmian and says.
"Will you wait, or..."
"No problem, I’ll accompany you."
Chu Fengmian says casually.
His understanding of Cang Hai Star Domain is limited; it’s better to follow the Sea Princess.
The Sea Princess nods and leads Chu Fengmian to Silent Sea City, where numerous merchant associations line the streets.
She guides Chu Fengmian to the doorstep of a particular merchant association before pausing.
The name of this merchant association is Qi Gu. The signboard of Qi Gu Merchant Association is extremely worn; it hasn’t been repaired for some time.
Unlike other bustling merchant associations, Qi Gu Merchant Association is eerily deserted, with hardly anyone entering.
"Those two dare to approach Qi Gu Merchant Association?"
"They must have a death wish, even ignoring orders from Sea Sword Sect."
Seeing Chu Fengmian and the Sea Princess standing before the Qi Gu Merchant Association, some surrounding martial artists and demon gods begin to whisper.
"What’s happening?"
The Sea Princess listens to the murmurs, feeling puzzled.
"Let’s go inside first,"
Chu Fengmian glances at the surrounding martial artists and demon gods, suggesting they enter casually.
The Sea Princess nods and enters Qi Gu Merchant Association, with Chu Fengmian following.
Inside Qi Gu Merchant Association, there’s no staff to greet them—only an old shopkeeper, leaning over the counter. He doesn’t look up when people enter and speaks feebly.
"Our Qi Gu Merchant Association doesn’t conduct business; please leave."
"Really? Broad daylight with an open door, and you’re not trading?"
Chu Fengmian hears the old shopkeeper’s words and chuckles.
At the same time, his gaze falls on the items displayed on Qi Gu Merchant Association’s counter.
The quality of the items displayed at Qi Gu Merchant Association is exceptionally high; many of them are highly valuable even to martial artists and demon gods close to the Heavenly Human Realm.
While not treasures, these items are sought after.
With such goods, Qi Gu Merchant Association shouldn’t lack customers, yet it’s eerily quiet, which is strange.
"No business means no business. Kid, you’re clearly not from the sea tribe but an outsider. Let me give you a piece of advice: leave quickly, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."
The old shopkeeper lifts his head to look at Chu Fengmian, speaking helplessly. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
"Old man, we’re not here to buy anything; we’re looking for someone named Master Qi Yang."
The Sea Princess approaches and addresses the shopkeeper.
"You must be the owner of Qi Gu Merchant Association."
"Correct."
The old shopkeeper rises from behind the counter, curiously looking at the Sea Princess.
"Who are you?"
"Tell him we’re from the Lan Hai family."
The Sea Princess doesn’t explain further and directly states.
"Lan Hai?"
Hearing this, the old shopkeeper ponders for a moment and then says.
"Please wait a moment."
With that, the old shopkeeper heads towards the back office of the Merchant Association.
Chu Fengmian and the Sea Princess casually find a seat and sit down to rest.
"Are you Hai Xuan or Lan Ling?"
Chu Fengmian asks the Sea Princess suddenly.
In the Da Luo Tian Star Domain, people generally refer to the Sea Princess as Hai Xuan, and this is the same in Cang Hai City.
However, when the Sea Princess initially told Chu Fengmian her name, she said it was Lan Ling.
The recent conversation between the Sea Princess and the shopkeeper piqued Chu Fengmian’s curiosity.
"Both names belong to me. When I was in Cang Hai Star Domain, I was part of the Lan family, and my name was Lan Ling. Later, due to certain circumstances, I had to leave Cang Hai Star Domain and went to Da Luo Tian Star Domain. To remain undiscovered, I changed my name to Hai Xuan."
The Sea Princess thinks for a moment before adding.
"The owner here used to be from the Lan family too; he’s considered a senior of mine."
"So back then, it was because of Lan Ming that you were forced to leave Cang Hai Star Domain?"
Chu Fengmian asks.
Considering the Sea Princess’s enmity towards Lan Ming, it’s likely that Lan Ming was the reason she and others left Cang Hai Star Domain.
"Yes."
The Sea Princess nods, just about to continue speaking.
An old man suddenly emerges from the Merchant Association, looking severely ill, and coughs several times as he steps out.
Upon seeing the Sea Princess, he examines her closely before expressing excitement.
"Miss, is it Miss Ling?"
"Yes, it’s me, Uncle Qi."
Seeing the old man, the Sea Princess is visibly emotional. She glances at the elder named Qi Yang, her face showing concern.
"What’s happened? Uncle Qi, why are you so severely injured?"
"It’s a long story."
Master Qi Yang coughs, his eyes looking anxiously at the Sea Princess.
"Miss Ling, you shouldn’t have returned to Cang Hai Star Domain at this time; you must leave, quickly leave. Now is not safe to stay in Cang Hai Star Domain."
"Uncle Qi, what’s going on? Did Lan Ming find you and attack you?"
The Sea Princess asks anxiously, hearing Master Qi Yang’s words.
