228: Shangguan Yanran came to the sea area

Ji Mo had three confidantes, and the one before him could only be considered half; she was the clingiest. Elder Mu would often fix him with a playful gaze, leaving him quite speechless.

"Lad Ji Mo, ever since you became a Sacred Body, your entire aura and temperament have completely transformed. In this Plane, you're like a higher-level life form. Coupled with your exaggerated strength, it's normal for these women to flock to you."

"When you go to a Advanced Plane in the future, everything will be different. The life forms nurtured there are naturally superior to those in lower Planes."

Ji Mo didn't know how to respond, finally saying, "It seems there's one more reason to go to a Advanced Plane."

There was still plenty of time, so there was no rush to travel. Enjoying the scenery along the way, sipping tea in the phoenix carriage, and chatting about things Elder Mu had been reluctant to mention, it was quite pleasant.

Along the way, Ji Mo and his companions detected many powerful auras. These people were undoubtedly heading to the auction.

Similarly, many factions were robbed before even reaching their destination. Ji Mo and his group encountered no less than four or five such incidents.

If they hadn't sensed that the aura emanating from Ji Mo's phoenix carriage was unusual, someone would have already tried to prey on them.

"This auction is truly out of the ordinary!" Even Elder Mu's usually lazy demeanor became slightly more restrained.

"Along this path, quite a few Imperial Rank Late Stage powerhouses have appeared."

Ji Mo smiled nonchalantly,

"Opportunity cannot be forced. If I gain it, it's my fortune; if I lose it, it's my destiny."

"But if my enemies get it, then I'm sorry, I'll just have to kill them and seize their treasures."

A cold glint suddenly flashed in his eyes... Just ahead of Ji Mo and his group, a large ship was sailing on the sea. This was originally a transportation faction, escorting goods and slaves.

With such a grand event happening in the Lower Domain of the Endless Sea Region, these people naturally wanted to seize this Opportunity to make a fortune.

Such passenger ships were relatively much safer. Generally, no one would cause trouble there. Firstly, the people on these passenger ships were of low strength and had no valuable treasures.

Secondly, who knew if there might be a hidden old monster on such a passenger ship? Such things had happened before.

Therefore, no one bothered with such low-reward, high-risk endeavors anymore.

Inside a private room on the passenger ship.

"City Lord Shangguan, you've been in Xuanling Continent for a long time and have never been out to sea. I presume you're still unfamiliar with many things in the Endless Sea Region!"

The speaker was a fair-faced young man, calling himself Young Master Xiaoyao. Holding a folding fan, he indeed had the demeanor of a refined Young Master.

"A few years ago, a madman suddenly appeared in the Endless Sea Region. From the moment he entered the sea, he began a relentless slaughter, killing countless major faction leaders and annihilating numerous Sea Beast races. A year ago, with cultivation below the Saint Realm, he single-handedly killed eight Saint Rank experts, thereby establishing his name as the Madman."

"Half a year ago, he returned to Xuanling Continent and single-handedly destroyed the Peerless Sect of the Heavenly Dragon Empire, killing two Emperors, dozens to hundreds of Saint Rank experts, and it's even said that a wisp of an Imperial Rank consciousness was also annihilated by him!"

"The top echelon of the Endless Sea Region has issued a bounty for him. Tsk tsk, that madman is indeed fierce; he's still at large."

The more Young Master Xiaoyao spoke, the lower his voice became, as if the madman might appear in the private room at any moment.

"What is that madman's name?" At this moment, Shangguan Yanran suddenly interjected. She remembered that Ji Mo was from the Peerless Sect.

"His name is Ji Mo." As he spoke these five words, his expression was tense and cautious, as if he feared something.

"Ji Mo!" Two exclamations rang out simultaneously.

"Keep your voices down. That name is taboo and can easily get you into trouble. Countless people are looking for him."

This startled Young Master Xiaoyao before them.

Ignoring Young Master Xiaoyao, the father and daughter exchanged glances, both seeing their own thoughts reflected in the other's eyes.

Shangguan Batian's departure from the City of Chaos to enter the Endless Sea Region this time was partly to relax and partly to search for Ji Mo.

In Xuanling Continent, after much inquiry, he heard that Ji Mo had gone out to sea nearly four years ago, three years ago, and had never returned.

Yanran's longing for him grew, showing signs of lovesickness, which naturally worried him as a father. He could only accompany his daughter out to sea.

He thought that with his cultivation, he could at least navigate the first two Domains without issue, but then he encountered this major event that shocked the entire Plane.

Young Master Xiaoyao, whom they met by chance on the ship, was so struck by Shangguan Yanran's beauty that he proactively approached them.

Shangguan Batian was also unfamiliar with the Endless Sea Region, so having a guide, he naturally engaged in conversation.

Next, the three conversed again, mainly asking about Ji Mo.

After some discussion, Young Master Xiaoyao tactfully withdrew, leaving only the father and daughter in the private room.

"Daughter, do you think this Ji Mo is him?" Shangguan Batian asked with some uncertainty.

"Daughter has a hunch it's definitely him, but this person's strength is too great. I wonder if it's just a coincidence of names."

Initially, Shangguan Yanran was certain when she heard Ji Mo's name, but now she was a little unsure again.

"Hmm, I think so too. The Plane is so vast; there are many people with the same name. We'll only know for sure when we meet him."

In another private room, Young Master Xiaoyao sat with a few others.

"Oh, our Young Master Xiaoyao is really back! We brothers thought you were captivated by that woman."

The speaker was a frivolous young man.

"She's not a beauty from the Peerless Beauties List, so how could she captivate me? I just saw she was pure and wanted to have some fun," Young Master Xiaoyao sneered disdainfully.

"You can have fun, but don't provoke people you shouldn't," one of them reminded.

"Brother Li, there's no need to worry. Those two are just Loose Cultivators from Xuanling Continent. Perhaps his cultivation can be considered formidable in that backwater, but in the Endless Sea Region, it's nothing. They can be easily manipulated."

"If that's the case, then there's no need to worry." The others also relaxed.

"Brothers, I think that girl is a bit cold towards me. Perhaps I need you brothers to add some fuel to the fire."

"Brother Xiaoyao, what do you mean?" One who didn't understand directly asked.

Young Master Xiaoyao gave a lewd smile. "Naturally, we'll use force. If we brothers work together, we can subdue them instantly. Won't that beauty be ours to enjoy?"

"But this is a passenger ship heading to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion. If we cause too much of a commotion, we might not be able to clean up the mess!"

A more rational person voiced his concerns.

"Don't worry, even if we all act together, it's fine. If someone truly dares to step out, we'll impersonate people from the Upper Domain. Even Saint Rank experts wouldn't dare to directly interfere."

"Hahaha, Brother Xiaoyao is still the smartest! Let's do it this way. Everyone, conserve your energy, and we'll have a good time tonight."

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