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"Not just that, look at that young man. At such a young age, he has already reached the Gangwu Realm. Such talent is rare even in Linhai County. He will surely become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect sooner or later, and his future is limitless," said Fu Kang, the village chief of New Moon Village, as he praised Ye Feng from a distance.
"You probably don't know this, but during the last Sea Demon Tide, it was Ye Feng who single-handedly repelled it!" Yang Xingye said mysteriously. Although neither Qingfeng Village nor New Moon Village sent anyone to help during the last Sea Demon Tide, they didn't take it to heart, as coming would have been tantamount to seeking death given the scale of that event.
"What? Is that true? You must tell us more about it. The last Sea Demon Tide was quite large; how could he possibly repel it alone?" Fu Kang said, his face changing dramatically.
"Hey, you must not underestimate Ye Shao Xia's strength..." Yang Xingye proudly recounted the events of that Sea Demon Tide to the other two village chiefs.
Meanwhile,
"Feng Er, it seems you have quite a reputation here. There are several young ladies over there who have been sneaking glances at you," joked Ye Honghai, the second uncle.
"Uncle, please don't tease Feng Er," replied Ye Feng with a smile, unembarrassed and calm as ever. "Uncle, do you think there’s anything inappropriate about rebuilding our family here?"
"Not really. This place is relatively remote and far from the influence of major powers, so there shouldn't be any safety issues. However, acquiring resources might pose some minor challenges. But with the small port to the north, it's not a significant problem. Plus, having Sea Demons around provides opportunities for our young members to train and gather some beast resources. Once they grow up, we can send them to nearby Sects for further education."
Ye Honghai quickly responded. As the person in charge of the family, he had assessed the pros and cons of rebuilding on Forgotten River Island within just one day.
At that moment, Ye Zhentian approached and nodded in agreement. "There are timber and stone nearby, and with the help of those enthusiastic villagers, rebuilding the family won't be difficult. Moreover, this place isn't completely isolated from the outside world; if we need anything in the future, we can always return to the Inland to purchase necessities."
"What you say is very true. After tonight passes, we will choose a suitable location to rebuild our family," said Ye Feng, feeling somewhat relieved. The Teleportation Array in the Silver Moon Secret Realm had not disappointed him after all. Once the family was rebuilt, he could temporarily leave this place and head to the Sky Abyss Empire's Heavenly Mechanism Sect, seeking broader opportunities for development.
On the third day, with help from villagers of three nearby villages, they quickly began working on rebuilding their family.
The first step in rebuilding was naturally choosing a suitable living location. After careful consideration, Ye Honghai selected a small clearing behind the mountain.
Ye Feng specifically went to investigate and found that this area was indeed steep and rugged. It was backed by a large mountain and adjacent to a dense forest—easy to defend but hard to attack. Most importantly, it wasn't too far from the three nearby villages, allowing for timely support if needed.
However, this clearing was not flat; it had pits and uneven ground. Additionally, part of the mountain extended into the clearing's center, so before constructing their residence here, they would first need to address that portion of the mountain extending into the area.
For Ye Feng, this was not a difficult task. The Thunder True Essence was unmatched in its power. With a single swing of his sword, the vast True Essence sword energy transformed into countless bolts of lightning, instantly shattering the mountainside. Coupled with Ye Honglin's Gangwu Realm cultivation, the father and son duo quickly flattened the entire area without much effort.
Ye Feng wanted to stay and continue helping, but his father Ye Honglin stopped him.
"The Heavenly Mechanism Sect has opened its doors for disciples. In three months, there will be a Re-examination. If you miss this opportunity, you'll have to wait until next year. You can't really help with the construction of the residence; it's better for you to set off early. The Sky Abyss Empire is different from the Northern Jin Kingdom; the journey is long, and if you arrive late, you might miss out."
"I see you already know," Ye Feng replied.
"The Yang Village Chief specifically came to see me. He seems quite concerned about your joining the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. He means well; you've already missed the initial registration, but fortunately, you have the Cloud Entry Token. You cannot afford to miss the Re-examination again. I've discussed this with your grandfather and second uncle; it must not fail," Ye Honglin's tone was resolute.
Since the elders had already made arrangements, Ye Feng did not linger. After saying goodbye to the clansmen, he headed straight for the small port in the northern part of the island.
In the Sky Abyss Empire, there were numerous small islands like Forgotten River Island. The resources on these islands clearly could not meet everyone's needs, so villagers often left the island for the Inland. Over time, a fixed shipping route gradually formed.
The port of Forgotten River Island saw passenger ships docking once a day. These ships would make a large loop around the islands along the southern coast of the empire before returning to Linyuan City, the largest port city on land.
Half an hour later, Ye Feng boarded a passenger ship at the port, officially beginning his journey in the Eastern Continent.
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Linyuan City, a major stronghold in the southern part of the Sky Abyss Empire, served as a bridge connecting the empire with many islands along the southern coast. Most of the ocean resources that were hard to obtain on land were collected by fishermen from these islands and sent through Linyuan City to various places inland.
Ships came and went endlessly; white sails filled the port, fluttering in the wind while fishermen shouted and oars splashed against the waves, creating a lively and spectacular scene.
Most passengers on the ship were island fishermen carrying large bundles filled with their day's bountiful catch, ready to sell at good prices in Linyuan City while also purchasing urgently needed supplies for their islands. After spending a night in town, they would return to their islands the next day.
As soon as these fishermen disembarked, they would be surrounded by merchants eager to buy seafood, all competing to make offers.
The seafood from the islands, after several transfers, can be sold at several times, even dozens of times the price once it enters the Inland or other empires. The profits are enough to drive most merchants crazy.
Ye Feng did not carry any packages, and from his appearance, he did not look like a fisherman from the islands. Therefore, not many people were entangled with him. However, someone still caught a whiff of business opportunity from him and approached while Ye Feng was exploring around, feeling quite curious and entertained.
"Is this your first time in Linyuan City, young master?" The person who approached was a middle-aged man with a somewhat honest face. His gaze towards Ye Feng was sincere, making it easy to win over the favor of strangers.
Ye Feng withdrew his gaze and replied lightly with a smile, "How did you figure that out?"
"Hehe, let's not talk about anything else. Old Zhu has a good eye for people. Just looking at your attire, you don't seem like a local. Moreover, after disembarking, you didn't mind the fishy smell of the port. You seem quite interested in the local customs and culture, which shows that you are indeed visiting this kind of port city for the first time," said the middle-aged man who introduced himself as Old Zhu confidently.
"Interesting," Ye Feng smiled but did not respond further. His Soul Thought scanned through; despite Old Zhu concealing his aura, his Eighth Level of Strength Realm cultivation was still fully exposed.
This level of cultivation posed no threat to him. Ye Feng guessed Old Zhu's identity; he was likely a local thug who relied on his knowledge of the city to guide and assist out-of-town guests for some tips.
Of course, such individuals are generally not benign. After interacting with out-of-town guests and understanding some general situations, they would typically seek easier targets or those who seemed less formidable after taking a small tip. For those inexperienced in the ways of the world or with average strength but some money to spare, these thugs would not hold back and might lead them into an alley where they could be ambushed by a group of accomplices.
In such situations, most out-of-town guests would pay off their troubles. Even those with considerable strength would hesitate to offend local bullies over trivial possessions. After all, even if they suffered losses at that moment, they could always find someone stronger later to teach them a harsh lesson. By then, it would not be a matter that could be resolved with just a little money.
Such incidents are not uncommon in most parts of the Eastern Continent. Towns there tend to be quite large; if everyone were to offer directions, it would be easy to get lost in the city.
"You are new here and unfamiliar with the place. If you need anything, feel free to come find Old Zhu directly; just give me a couple of small tips afterward," the middle-aged man said as he noticed Ye Feng's hesitation to agree. He appeared somewhat anxious and frequently looked around as if worried about being spotted by someone.
With a probe from his Soul Thought, Ye Feng could see through Old Zhu's little movements. However, he sensed that this person did not seem like a deceitful character. Although Soul Thought could not reveal someone's personality directly, it could discern some details based on fluctuations in their soul power.
"This person's gaze is clear; there is an aura of righteousness in his soul fluctuations that does not resemble that of a villain." After hesitating for a moment, Ye Feng concluded that there was nothing wrong with this middle-aged man and simply took out a gold ingot from his sleeve and tossed it to him.
"Alright, you can be my guide for a day. This is an advance payment; if your work is excellent, I won't mind giving you a little extra."
The middle-aged man became extremely nervous after receiving the gold ingot. "Young master, this is too valuable. Even for a month's worth of guiding, it isn't worth this price."
Ye Feng waved his hand dismissively. He sensed that the man had some unspoken difficulties, which forced him to take on such a lowly job. After all, he was a martial artist at the Peak of Ninth Level of Strength Martial Realm; even guarding a place for some forces would be much better than this job.
Ye Feng had seen too many martial artists bowing down for a mere handful of rice. Since they had crossed paths, helping him out wasn't a big deal. At his level of cultivation, money held no value for him.
The middle-aged man appeared increasingly anxious, yet he still tucked the gold ingot into his pocket. He instinctively glanced around and cautiously moved closer to Ye Feng, lowering his voice to say, "Young master, as the saying goes, wealth should not be flaunted. This is not a safe place; if those thugs find out, it could spell trouble for you."
In the man's eyes, Ye Feng had become a young master who had just left home and lacked any social experience.
"You need to be careful next time. Fortunately, no one seems to be watching us. Let's leave quickly; I'll take you to the best inn in town, where quality meets affordability," the middle-aged man urged as he tried to pull Ye Feng away. However, Ye Feng stood rooted to the spot as if his feet were glued.
"It seems someone is already watching us," Ye Feng said calmly, his gaze directed toward a small alley in the west.
The middle-aged man was taken aback and followed Ye Feng's line of sight. Upon seeing several figures in the alley, his face turned pale.
"It appears that gold really isn't a good thing; it attracts flies too easily!" Ye Feng said with a smirk, unfazed by the situation.
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